Best Daniel Esche Podcasts (2025)

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“Where You Go, I Will Go” with Brenda Esch 36:18

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1d ago36:18

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This week, we take you to New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina where pastor Brenda Esch delivers a deeply personal message about the fear and promise of new beginnings. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.By Brenda Esch, Zack Jackson

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1,000 Ways to Fly #28 "The Year That Happens" 53:38

7d ago53:38

53:38

Papa and Dan return to talk our expectations for the season, Fedotov trade, the Hart situation, playing prospects, more!

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Why 300 Quakers Walked to Washington DC 28:00

8d ago28:00

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A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. Their journey, inspired by a nearly 400-year-old act of solidarity, is unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight when their quiet walk goes viral. This is a story about exhaustion, …

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Noahly Pod #36 "Better Guys" 1:05:28

14d ago1:05:28

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Noah and Dan return for the first episode of season 8 by recapping the offseason, will the goaltending hold, Carter Hart verdict, Foerster's positive health update, Ryan Johansen, standings predictions, NCAA vs CHL, more!

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The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release) 37:36

16d ago37:36

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Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely bee…

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Frequent Flyer #283 "Distressed Assets" 22:10

17d ago22:10

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Travis Konecny and the many players with trade protection on the roster, moving on from Tippett before the start of 2026, more!

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Brotherly Pod #251 "Old Coot Age" 27:45

21d ago27:45

27:45

Nick and Dan return to talk the goaltending, maneuvering cap space, Michael Leighton, Seattle's expansion draft, Rick Tocchet, more!

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Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission 38:34

22d ago38:34

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Todd Drake is a Quaker graffiti artist and printmaker who uses the street name "Quaker pirate". In this episode, Todd teaches the finer points of graffiti etiquette, explains the provocative inspiration for his new portrait of Benjamin Lay, and shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission. See his work here: https://quakerpirate.fo…

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Frequent Flyer #282 "Six Degrees of Quinn Hughes" 18:22

24d ago18:22

18:22

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver and if the Rick Tocchet factor will be enough for the Flyers to potentially trade for him!

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Noahly Pod #35 "Iowa" 37:01

28d ago37:01

37:01

Noah and Dan return to talk the goaltending depth, contract tampering, JF Berube, Iowa and Oklahoma, more!

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Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot 36:41

29d ago36:41

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Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return. Marcus Rediker's Books: https://www.marcusrediker.com/books/ Abington Monthly Meeting's Efforts Towards Reconciliation: https://www.abingtonquakers.o…

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Frequent Flyer #281 "King of the North" 18:15

1M ago18:15

18:15

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk where Luchanko will start the 2025-26 season, Kolosov's future, the hiring of John Snowden, more!

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Sisterly Pod #41 "Jeff Liberty Bell" 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

Katie and Phyllis return to talk what would've happened had the Flyers not fired Tortorella, other teams doing special warmup jerseys, where does Martone start the season, game worn equipment, more!

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Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery 33:04

1M ago33:04

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Quakers are widely known for being early and outspoken abolitionists, and while that is true, it is not the whole story. Join us as we explore the Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, its delayed impact, and the people who continued to fight the good fight even after many believed that it was already won. High Definition scan of the 1688 Ger…

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Frequent Flyer #280 "CB Yay" 25:34

1M ago25:34

25:34

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the fine details of the new CBA, including the new EBUG rules and more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #27 "Loose and Goose" 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

Papa and Dan return to talk confidence heading into the 2025-26 season, will they develop the prospects differently, different lineups, will the defense succeed without Brad Shaw, more!

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Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth 29:55

1M ago29:55

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Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? Why do some Quakers feel compelled to break the law, make public demonstrations, or disrupt business as usual? In this episode, we explore those questions through the story of Jane McCarthy, a 74-year-old grandmother with incurable cancer who i…

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Frequent Flyer #279 "Fool's Errand" 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk landing a 1C, McDavid vs McKenna, Martone in the NCAA or CHL, more!

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Brotherly Pod #250 "Happy Trails, Cal" 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Nick and Dan return to talk the organization hiring former Flyers, what does the 2026 offseason hold, Bruins and Blues new jerseys, more!

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Frequent Flyer #278 "A David Lynch Movie" 23:19

2M ago23:19

23:19

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk "the plan," is there a chance to land Connor McDavid, what does the 2026 offseason hold, more!

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Noahly Pod #34 "Start the Clock" 31:44

2M ago31:44

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Noah and Dan return to talk the 2025 draft, trading for Zegras, what are they doing in net, the CBA rules, redoing the NHL draft layout, more!

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Welcome to Thee Quaker Podcast, Season 3 13:48

2M ago13:48

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Season 3 of Thee Quaker Podcast is two short weeks away. Co-hosts Jon Watts and Zack Jackson take you on a tour of where the podcast has been and where it is going. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual cour…

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Frequent Flyer #277 "Lost Your Potatoes" 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

Mike, Manny and Dan return for their third installment of the 2025 offseason recap, this time talking Shabanov signing with the Islanders, grading the overall summer, 2024 vs 2025, Zegras' place on the team, more!

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Sisterly Pod #40 "Free Agent Janitor" 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

Katie and Phyllis return to talk the 2025 offseason, RFA contracts, renaming the WFC, new CBA rules, more!

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Frequent Flyer #276 "Prozac in the Water" 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Mike, Manny and Dan return for part two of their offseason recap, this time talking Dvorak and Vladar, what is the plan in net? York, Cates and Foerster extensions, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #26 "Saddest Bowl of Cereal" 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Papa and Dan return to talk the baffling Phantoms coaching situation, Hiring John Snowden, the return of Zayde Wisdom, Silovs trade, more!

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Frequent Flyer #275 "The Shania Twain Principle" 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

Mike, Manny and Dan return for part one of their offseason recap, they talk hiring Rick Tocchet, the Trevor Zegras trade, and a 2025 draft recap!

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Brotherly Pod #249 "Wag Your Pickle" 30:45

3M ago30:45

30:45

Nick and Dan return to talk development camp, re-signing Cam York, Shabanov picks the Islanders, more!

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Brotherly Pod #248 "Light at the End of the Tunnel" 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Dan flies solo to talk a free agency recap, wtf is the plan for the goaltending in the present or future? The potential for a big 2026, more!

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Frequent Flyer #274 "Free Agency 2025" 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Vladar, Dvorak, the depth signings, are they actually better? Foerster's injury, more!

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Sisterly Pod #39 "Burnt Dry Toast" 59:26

3M ago59:26

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Katie and Phyllis return to talk the Flyers 2025 draft, Trevor zegras trade, why didn't they draft a goalie? What's their plan for main roster goaltending? Free agency outlook, more!

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Brotherly Pod #247 "Martone" 4:13:03

3M ago4:13:03

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Papa, Noah and Dan return for the third annual draft watch-along for what was the longest draft of all time. We call a few guests, engage in drunken tomfoolery and react to the Flyers trading up for Jack Nesbitt, more!

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The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit 28:37

3M ago28:37

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When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it funda…

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Brotherly Pod #246 "Public Transit" 53:53

3M ago53:53

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Nick and Dan return to talk the Trevor Zegras trade, does Briere have more up his sleeve? The Flyers relying on catch phrases like "culture" and a "plan." the cap rising, the organization making money by adding Zegras, more!

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Brotherly Pod #245 "Di Marco Talks Zegras" 54:36

3M ago54:36

54:36

Long lost co-host Anthony Di Marco returns the Trevor Zegras trade, addressing the center depth further, the goaltending & Kolosov's future, who is replacing an injured Risto? More!

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Frequent Flyer #273 "Macaroni and Cheese on Wednesdays" 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Lappy's move to the front office, results over gimmicks, "the organization taking care of their own," is Philly a destination city? original Flyers vs today's culture, more!

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Brotherly Pod #244 "Spolier Alert" 33:11

3M ago33:11

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Dan flies solo to talk the lack of excitement around the Flyers offseason, Briere's presser, there's nothing coming in 2026, Does Briere survive the season if he doesn't change the roster, the idiocy of the "negative" moniker, more!

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How Trump Made Me a Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter 38:32

3M ago38:32

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In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker pr…

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Frequent Flyer #272 "Captains and Car Accidents" 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the real reason Sean Couturier was named captain of the Flyers, Michkov's car accident in Dubai, more!

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Frequent Flyer #271 "Leisure Suit Larry" 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Demko rumors, Sabres players wanting out, trading up w/ San Jose, do they big brain the 6th overall pick, the new NHL draft layout, more!

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Frequent Flyer #270 "Pizza Stains" 40:18

3M ago40:18

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Pelletier's future, will they sign Drysdale a year early? Why did they keep Ristolainen, how many prospects make the team in 2025-26, NBCSP sucks, Tortorella's letter to the team, more!

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When Police Raid a Quaker Meeting House 31:48

4M ago31:48

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A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century. When the very act of di…

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1,000 Ways to Fly #25 "Sure Things" 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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Papa and Dan return to talk the Cates extension, the irony of Rossi rumors, Shabanov may or may not be coming, new assistant coaches, Foerster's extension, being "negative," more!

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Frequent Flyer #269 "Keep Walking The Dog" 45:14

4M ago45:14

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk how the team anticipates adding stars, what does "the plan" even mean? looking ahead to 2026, perfect being the enemy of good when it comes to roster upgrades, more!

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Frequent Flyer #268 "Notary in the Offseason" 55:38

4M ago55:38

55:38

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Abols & Eklind re-signing, Cates' arbitration possibility, would York choose arbitration, goaltending and does you know who come back, Tocchet's gambling past, Filppula retires, more!

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Quaker Anger: Trans Rights and Spiritual Activism with Chloe Schwenke 48:12

4M ago48:12

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Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. T…

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Frequent Flyer #267 "Very Different Puzzle Pieces" 30:25

4M ago30:25

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk about the Flyers' plan to add a center, drafting at 6, the Flyers weren't tanking, the draft lottery is dumb, more!

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Frequent Flyer #266 "Avoiding Difficult Decisions" 59:12

4M ago59:12

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Foerster’s extension, Marco Rossi rumors and the absurdity of not wanting him, will the Flyers actually make roster changes? Let the McDavid dream die, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #24 "Learn Your Lesson" 1:07:24

4M ago1:07:24

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Papa and Dan return to talk Demko and Rossi trade rumors, do the Flyers trade Owen Tippett, chances of Marner signing in Philly, McDavid, Raffi Torres at 6th overall, Lappy to the front office, confidence in Briere, more!

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Frequent Flyer #265 "This Ain't Tee Ball" 33:13

4M ago33:13

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk whether or not the Flyers can make it back to relevancy in 2025, do they address the goaltending position, Kolosov's future, burning through too many prospects, Buium vs Luchanko, more!