Best Daniel Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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The 'Dark Night of The Soul' Was Just Ego Withdrawal | The Reckoning Part 14 21:51

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Ever felt the bottom drop out and been told you’re “in a dark night of the soul”? We take a scalpel to that comforting story and get down to the bone-level truth: much of what gets framed as a mystical crisis is ego withdrawal. Identity scaffolding is collapsing under its own weight. We begin by tracing the phrase back to St. John of the Cross, the…

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From gang fights and gun running to Buddhist mindfulness and teaching self-awareness — Cesar Cardona’s story is a masterclass in transformation. 1:16:21

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Send us a text Cesar Cardona grew up torn between two worlds — New York and Jacksonville, Black and Spanish, intellect and street life. Rejected by both sides of his family, he found belonging in violence, drugs, and gangs. By 15 he was running guns and robbing people; by 20 he owned a house and was selling sex to survive. But after nearly losing h…

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VOYAGE 010 | Knowledge Incarnate Beyond the Delusion 1:13:39

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The path to becoming a master of something might be closer to your next steps than you think. We examine if mastery of the paranormal or other things is even possible and if not, why? The embodiment and incarnation of mastery is what becomes the real mystery to so many in what we here in the US call the western world. Gurdjieff had some ideas about…

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Making ‘The Safe Choice’ the Easy One, with Chris Daniels 29:50

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"We have to get to the point in safety in general across the construction industry, where the safe choice is always the easy choice. And, I mean, I hate to say it, we're not there yet." - Chris Daniels, Senior Safety Director at Mortenson. Safety excellence requires making the safe choice the easy choice, especially in a high-risk construction envi…

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They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (w/ Shannon Amabile) 1:39:10

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This week, Frank is joined by returning guest — psychotherapist and cinephile Shannon Amabile — to discuss the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? starring Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin. Set during the Great Depression, the film follows a group of desperate contestants competing in a grueling, dehumanizing dance marathon run by a sociopathic…

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Colts win again, but "freak accident" lands Anthony Richardson on IR 33:05

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' wild weekend that included a come-from-behind win and a bizarre injury to Anthony Richardson Sr. Indianapolis' backup QB had a "freak accident" during pregame warmups that resulted in him sustaining an orbital fracture. Richardson was placed on injure…

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God Isn't Coming. Be The Fire. | The Reckoning Part 13 14:09

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What if the warmth you’ve been waiting for has been in your hands the whole time? We walk straight into the space that opens after deconstruction. Where the old stories fall away, certainty dissolves, and the ache for meaning gets loud...and offer a way to live sacredly without borrowing belief from somewhere else. No sermons. No rescue myths. Just…

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Myrna shares her journey from chaos to connection, and how faith, service, and community helped her rebuild a life worth living. 1:03:18

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Send us a text Growing up surrounded by addiction, Myrna knew recovery long before she ever needed it. Born into a family of AA members but raised amid chaos, violence, and neglect, she found herself repeating the same cycles she swore she’d escape. From losing everything in addiction, including her children, to fighting through family court and fi…

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Cultural Matchmaking in Safety: Lessons from Ecudemio Gutierrez 48:44

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"Safety should be about getting people home, and it should be about the people, not about meeting the bare minimum because the law says we have to." Ecudemio Gutierrez, Director of Safety at DC Water. OK, everyone, if you really care about the people who work for you and getting them home safe every day, this episode is for you. In this episode of …

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VOYAGE 009 | Wild Ones & The Mighty Loosh 1:02:56

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The origin of more than a few misguided conspiracy theories spread by people warning you of evil entities and/or aliens is uncovered. You could be a Dreamer, Locked-In or a Wild One, but I'm not sure you want to be any of them. Let's dive in and see what Robert Monroe was even talking about and figure out if we should be worried about leaving our b…

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Colts win again; Are they for real? Does strength of schedule matter? 36:37

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Rewriting Gaslighting: Brain Science, Boundaries, and Staying Sane 19:25

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Ever had someone you trust tell a story about your life that feels smoother than the truth...and somehow you end up doubting yourself? We unpack fresh research that reframes gaslighting as a brain-based learning process, driven by prediction errors and the shortcuts our minds use to make sense of trusted relationships. Instead of treating gaslighti…

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Falsely accused. 600 lbs. Addicted. Ready to die. Adam Boyd opens up about addiction, fatherhood, and learning how to live again. 52:15

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Send us a text Adam Boyd grew up in chaos — the child of an alcoholic, bullied and angry, pulled into street life early. By adulthood, he’d been falsely imprisoned, lost contact with his children, and was drowning in alcohol and gambling. At his lowest, he weighed 600 pounds, couldn’t walk, and was drinking himself to death. But then something shif…

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From Compliance to Culture: Strategic Safety with Jo Pina 39:41

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"Creating an environment where people feel comfortable to report said near misses is critical." - Jo Pina Hello and welcome everyone. For a start, this one’s packed with rich insights you can use and apply right away, and on a personal level, I’ve waited a long time and looked forward to meeting Jo Pina on this week's episode of The Canary Report: …

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VOYAGE 008 | Meta Data as the New God with Gilbert Lawand 1:18:53

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Could Meta Data be the one, true word of god? In a world that seemingly gets less real by the day, we examine the ways to ensure and more importantly, remember what is real and how to feel a part of it all. Has Ryan ever been wrong about this one thing: connection? Or has he ever been right about anything? Stand-up comedian Gilbert Lawand joins the…

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Jurassic Park (w/ Ben Bonnema) 1:34:36

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This week, Rivka and Frank are joined by musical theater writer, playwright, and organizer Ben Bonnema to discuss Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park. The trio digs into the film’s politics: what it suggests about de-extinction, how the park embodies capitalism’s knack for turning scientific wonder into a luxury good, and whether there’s even a …

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Colts lose first game; What's next for AD Mitchell, Xavien Howard? 39:45

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' first loss of the season. Indianapolis made a number of self-inflicted mistakes against the Los Angeles Rams, none bigger than wide receiver AD Mitchell celebrating too early on a would-be touchdown and instead fumbling through the end zone. Veteran c…

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Everyone's a Narcissist When They're Losing Control | The Reckoning Part 12 10:58

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Everyone becomes a narcissist when they're losing control. This realization might be uncomfortable, but it's one of the most important psychological insights we can embrace for healthier relationships. When someone stops validating us, stops choosing us, or sets boundaries we don't like, few of us respond with immediate grace. Instead, we tighten o…

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Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power. 34:45

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Send us a text Trish's story is one of deep trauma, family violence, addiction, and survival. From hiding in closets during violent outbursts as a child, to discovering her biological father through a birth certificate, to losing her cousin Neil Stonechild in the notorious “Starlight Tour,” her pain ran deep. She survived brutal domestic abuse, was…

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Nate Atkins stops by to talk Colts-Rams; Can Indianapolis go 4-0? 36:37

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and The Athletic's Los Angeles Rams reporter Nate Atkins preview their teams' Week 4 matchup. Can Indianapolis stay undefeated against a Super Bowl champion head coach and quarterback? Atkins, a former Colts reporter for IndyStar, also shares an update on his life since moving from the Midwest t…

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From Family Values to Safety Culture with Jeanne Boyd Curtis 37:21

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"Safety doesn't start on the ground. It doesn't start on the roof. It starts right here, and to me, safety starts with mental health.” Jeanne Boyd Curtis OK, everyone, this one is packed with wisdom and heart. In this episode of The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management, I sit down with Jeanne Boyd Curtis, COO of Boyd Bone Dry, to explore what it…

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Voyage 007 | Escaping the Siloh to Shared Reality with Ron Meyer & Mark Reeder 1:10:19

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Sometimes it take something shocking, something unbelievable to shake us loose or jolt us from the comfortable surroundings of the siloh of our reality we have created. And sometimes that thing is Bigfoot. Authors and filmmakers Ron Meyer and Mark Reeder join me to discuss that very thing and how the spoken word has led the human creature on a jour…

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Colts are 3-0; Is Jonathan Taylor the best running back in the NFL? 39:22

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' lopsided victory over the Tennessee Titans. Indianapolis is now 3-0 with QB Daniel Jones playing at an MVP level and Jonathan Taylor making a case for being the best running back in the NFL. Can the Colts keep it rolling in a Week 4 road game against …

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Social Media Is a Simulation. You’re Not Influencing Anyone. | The Reckoning Part 11 13:34

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We think we’re shaping minds online. We’re mostly feeding an algorithm. This episode cuts through the illusion of “influence” and names the loop for what it is: a self-licking ice cream cone that rewards repetition, not truth. We break down how the engagement economy hijacks attention, why viral rarely equals vital, and what real impact looks like …

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Riley went from Dark Web drug trafficking and paranoia to recovery, rebuilding family connections, and working in treatment. 57:44

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Send us a text Riley’s story takes us deep into the world of addiction, drug trafficking, paranoia, and ultimately recovery. From selling weed as a teenager to moving pounds of drugs through the Dark Web, Riley lived like his life was a movie—until the money, power, and paranoia consumed him. After near misses with law enforcement, psychosis, and l…

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Kennedy Yanko: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu 23:29

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On this episode I’m joined by Kennedy Yanko as we discuss her recent artistic endeavors, working with paper pulp prints which are on view in her latest exhibition, Without Gravity, at Pace Prints now through Oct 4th. Kennedy shares the joy of returning to immediate, experimental creation, reminiscent of her earlier abstract expressionist paintings.…

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Modernizing Safety Investigations the Human Way with Crystal Blasius 29:33

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"Mind-blowingly so, every three hours, there is a person or vehicle that negatively encounters railroad equipment. Every three hours." Crystal Blasius OK, everyone, this one is powerful. In this episode of The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management, I sit down with Crystal Blasius, Director of Safety Investigations at Amtrak, to unpack her incredi…

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Voyage 006 | The Oral Tradition and Baba Yaga with Mike Patrei 1:09:37

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Life and everything we know about is just a story. And this story and all the others that create our consensus reality originated with the nonverbal and verbal passing on of information through grand tales of adventure, danger and intrigue. And within those stories, are so many vivid and often frightening characters. Puppeteer Mike Patrei has been …

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Spy Game (w/ Assad Shalhoub) 1:37:00

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This week, Rivka and Frank are joined by Assad Shalhoub, co-host of the Habibi House Podcast, for a deep dive into the 2001 thriller Spy Game, starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. Together they unpack the film’s overt racism, its relentless Islamophobia, and its unmistakable role as propaganda for the CIA. For next week’s movie, we’ll be watching…

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Colts are 2-0 after wild finish; Daniel Jones playing at MVP level 48:20

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Indianapolis' wild win over the Denver Broncos. The Colts are now 2-0 for the first time since 2009 with Daniel Jones playing at an MVP level. Jonathan Taylor and Cam Bynum deserve their flowers as well after making bit-time plays in the fourth quarter against D…

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Performative Virtue, Outrage Culture & the Price of Authenticity | The Reckoning Part 10 12:45

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When does morality become theater? In this episode of The Reckoning, we cut through outrage culture and expose the truth behind performative virtue and moral grandstanding. From viral hot takes to public call-outs, we explore why so much of modern “justice” is really just status anxiety in disguise. 🔥 What you’ll learn: Why performative morality th…

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Kaliegh River survived years of abuse, reclaimed her voice through poetry, and now raises her daughter in sobriety. 1:06:39

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Send us a text Kaliegh River shares her journey of survival, resilience, and healing after years of intimate partner violence, addiction, and intergenerational trauma. From escaping a life-threatening relationship to finding her voice through poetry, Kaliegh speaks on breaking cycles, reclaiming culture, and raising her daughter in sobriety. Her st…

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Voyage 005 | Submissive Demon in a Nomad Town with Becca Steinhoff 1:18:59

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Demons not only possess, but they can be possessive too. Comedian and Writer Becca Steinhoff joins me to tell an unbelievable tale that involves the very adult dynamics of BDSM and attachments of a dark kind. Don't worry, it doesn't get graphic, but we do have photos that show what could possibly be the entity that is discussed. The conversation tr…

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Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in Construction with Josh Vitale 47:03

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"What we know about suicidality is that it's almost always a combination of a lack of hope and a lack of connection." - Josh Vitale We are celebrating Construction Suicide Prevention Week, and this episode of The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management podcast is dedicated to everyone undergoing mental trauma with the plea to please reach out for h…

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Daniel Jones shines in Colts debut; Indy wins first opener since 2013 43:38

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Daniel Jones' stellar Colts debut and the team's overall beat down of the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Indianapolis' lopsided victory -- on the day former team owner Jim Irsay entered the Ring of Honor -- marked its first season-opening win since 2013. Hosted by Si…

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The Mirror’s Burden: Emotional Fluency & Support | The Reckoning Part 9 16:17

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Are you the one who translates everyone else’s emotions but hides your own? Dan unpacks the mirror archetype: Those who transform tension into understanding yet feel unseen. Emotional fluency can become armor; your neutrality camouflages needs. This episode explores the grief of being invisible, the courage to be witnessed and the challenge of allo…

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Thomas was tortured by bikers, led a Nazi group, and survived suicide. Now he leads a clean and sober biker club across Europe. 56:01

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Send us a text Thomas grew up surrounded by guns, drugs, and violent men. At 14, he was raped. At 16, he was tortured with bats and boiling water by a biker gang. At 24, he was second in command of a violent Nazi movement. But a suicide attempt, a spiritual shift, and a raw surrender to recovery changed everything. Today, Thomas leads one of Europe…

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Colts 2025 bold predictions: How many games will Daniel Jones start? 56:59

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, share their bold predictions for the 2025 campaign as the Colts prepare to host the Dolphins in their season opener. Among their debates: Will Daniel Jones start every game? And if not, how many games will Anthony Richardson start in his place? Hosted by Simplecast, a…

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Matewan (w/ Harvey Kaye & Jon Shelton) 1:41:22

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This week Frank is joined by returning guests Harvey Kaye (award-winning author and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay) and Jon Shelton (professor and chair of Democracy and Justice Studies). In honor of Labor Day they discuss the John Sayles union drama Matewan and dive into labor issues, with insights on workers’ rights a…

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Engineering Out Risk: Smart Safety Systems with Blake Baldwin 42:38

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"A bad process will beat a good person every time, and about 85% of the variability that we have is due to the processes and not the people." Blake Baldwin That’s how strongly Blake Baldwin feels about the urgent need to update safety processes and de-risk the working environment. This week on The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management, host Micha…

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Voyage 004 | Spontaneous Psychism & Fate or Free Will with Karen Rontowski 1:23:43

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Karen Rontowski shares a story about what it was like to have a direct line to god and ask them about the nature of reality. What was the answer they gave? We also get into her ideas about what Spontaneous Psychism is and why more people should know how to identify it. One of my favorite, Karen and I have a sprawling discussion about all things fea…

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Healing Alone: Breaking the Mutual Growth Myth | The Reckoning Part 8 37:07

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Can two people truly heal together? Dan argues that the romanticized “grow together” narrative is mostly a fantasy. When one partner refuses to evolve, the relationship becomes a hostage situation, not a spiritual partnership. This episode empowers you to choose growth (even if it means walking alone) and shows why mutual growth requires individual…

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From heroin to a holy diner moment: Adam Vibe Gunton’s road to recovery and redemption. 56:30

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Send us a text From a near-death overdose to an encounter with Jesus in a diner, Adam Vibe Gunton's story isn’t just intense—it’s transformational. In this episode, Adam shares how the tragic loss of a friend led to years of addiction, and how surrender, spiritual awakening, and rapid action in recovery finally brought lasting change. Now the found…