Best Danny Klein Podcasts (2025)

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David Nott on working in war zones 4:16

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The surgeon David Nott was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016 shortly after returning from war-torn Syria. He spoke to Kirsty about his experiences of working in a warzone for the first time back in the early 90s. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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The Necklace Caper That Sparked a Revolution w/ Vic Michaelis 1:03:10

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Laci welcomes world-class improviser Vic Michaelis (Dropout: Very Important People) to explore history’s most glittering con job carried out by Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy, the self-proclaimed "Comtesse de la Motte." She orchestrated the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that discredited the French monarchy and may have helped spark the French…

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Judi Dench on her childhood days in amateur dramatics 3:46

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The actor Dame Judi Dench has been cast away to the desert island three times, most recently in 2015. She spoke to Kirsty Young about her first performances in an amateur dramatic group which included her parents as members. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Conflict with Danny Gal 51:25

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In a world fractured by tribalism and conflict, can the lessons learned from the frontlines of the Israeli-Palestinian divide transform how we lead? This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a raw, powerful, and profoundly human exploration of connection in the face of unimaginable division. Andy Lopata is joined by Danny Gal; Danny Gal is the a…

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Adele on her first record deal 2:19

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The singer Adele was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022. In 2008, she released her debut album, 19, and the following year she won the first of many Grammys. Her next three albums, 21, 25 and 30, consolidated her superstar status. She told Lauren about the day she signed her first record deal. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Fraud Friday: Welcome to Boo Boo City w/ Brittani Warrick 57:42

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Laci welcomes Brittani Warrick (28 Days) to discuss how a 19th-century Scottish man convinced people to establish the new country of Poyais; however, it didn’t actually exist. Plus, one antique store goes viral after a TikToker exposes the real cost of antique swans. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/14/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show…

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West Virginia Wheels with Jack Sloan on Episode 289 1:08:34

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Send us a text Big Rich sits down with West Virginia history buff, Ford fanatic, and long-time off-roader Jack Sloan. From learning to drive in a ‘73 Wagoneer to 22 years with his beloved Ford Explorer “The Raisin,” Jack shares how small-town roots, family campouts, and a love for the hills shaped a life behind the wheel. - Growing up in Fairmont, …

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Professor Sue Black on the mysteries of the human body 3:27

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In 2015, the forensic anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, was cast away by Kirsty Young. Brought up on the west coast of Scotland and in Inverness, she fell in love with biology at secondary school and read Human Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen. After graduation, she worked at London's St Thomas' Hospital as an anatomist, and police beg…

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Lemn Sissay on his foster family 3:48

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Jill Scott on her start in football 5:04

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SCAMTRAK w/ Loren Lorosa 1:08:44

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By Earwolf

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Adrian Edmondson on working with Rik Mayall 6:07

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In 2023, the comedian and writer Adrian Edmondson was cast away by Lauren Laverne. Adrian met his comedy partner, the late Rik Mayall, at university. They bonded over their shared interests in double acts, violent slapstick and the plays of Samuel Beckett. It was the start of a long performing partnership and friendship. Adrian spoke to Lauren abou…

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Mentoring the CEO with Patrice Gordon 51:56

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Ready to flip the entire leadership hierarchy on its head? In this powerful episode, Andy sits down with Patrice Gordon, thetrailblazer who became Virgin Atlantic's first-ever reverse mentor, ultimately mentoring the CEO and starting an organisational movement. If you think leadership wisdom only flows from the top down, this conversation will make…

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Dr Nicola Fox on the tragedy that changed her life 5:06

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After completing her PhD, Dr Fox took up a post-doctoral fellowship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland. In 2010, she became the project scientist for the Parker Solar Probe, humanity’s first mission to a star. Shortly after she began working on the Parker Solar Probe project, she was away on work business when her husband died sudden…

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Fraud Friday: Return of the Deacon, Jacquis Neal 1:07:06

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It's Fraud Friday, and we're feeling good because the deacon has returned. Jacquis Neal (Grand Crew) joins Laci to discuss the story of Juan Carlos Guzman Betancur. He was a teenage stowaway found frozen like a cube on an airplane who grew up to become one of the world’s most talented and good-looking criminals. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released …

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Speeding ticket to Slow Jeep to Fast Racecar, Matthew Slyngstad on Episode 288 1:18:29

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Send us a text This week, Big Rich sits down with rising Ultra4 racer Matthew Slyngstad. Born and raised in San Jose, Matthew shares how a teenage speeding ticket steered him into a slow Jeep—and a fast off-road life. From cello and wrestling in high school to wrenching summers in the family construction business, he built the fabrication chops tha…

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George Michael on his accidental start in music 3:29

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As a singer and songwriter, George sold more than 100 million records, won two Grammy awards and notched up countless number one hits. He told Kirsty about how an accident played a pivotal role in his love for music. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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Davina McCall on addiction 3:53

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Davina is best known as the host of popular TV shows such as Big Brother, Long Lost Family and Streetmate. She spoke to Kirsty about how she struggled with drugs in her teenage years. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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Ade Adepitan on his first day at school 2:58

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Before his career in broadcasting, Ade was an international wheelchair basketball player who won a gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup. He spoke to Kirsty about a fashion faux pas he made on his first day at school. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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TV Anchor turns PPP Mafiosa w/ Mandii B & Weezy WTF 1:20:18

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This week, Laci welcomes Mandii B and Weezy WTF (Decisions, Decisions Podcast) to dig into Stephanie Hockridge, a former Emmy-nominated TV news anchor convicted in a billion-dollar COVID fraud scheme. She went from breaking the news to breaking the law! Plus, Weezy's mom calls into the show and scams on her behalf in real-time. Stay schemin’! CON-g…

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Ruth Jones on her start in acting 3:37

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Ruth is perhaps best known as Nessa from Gavin and Stacey, the show she co-created with James Corden. She told Lauren about her early career struggles and how she got her foot on the acting ladder. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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3 From 300 44:59

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In this landmark celebration of the 300th episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata reflects on his original aim to explore the power of professional relationships and executive success. 300extraordinary conversations; unforgettable stories of resilience, achievements and humanity, all linked to relationships. It has been humbling, i…

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Tom Hanks on loneliness 5:35

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The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. Tom’s parents split up when he was five, and he went to live with his father. By the age of 10 he'd lived in 10 different houses in five different cities.Tom spoke to Kirsty about his complicated childhood, his parents’ divorce and how he managed his overwhelming feelings of l…

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Fraud Friday: Saints & Scammers: The Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker Story w/ Sarah Marshall 58:24

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast) to discuss the scams of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker from their start with a puppet ministry to a full-blown waterpark, Heritage USA, and so much more. Additionally, the discovery of money inside a bathroom wall at Joel Osteen’s megachurch …

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Lance Gilbert on Tribe 16, Racing, and Community on Episode 287 54:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Texas native Lance Gilbert traces his winding path from small-town Keller and church-band guitars to VW shops, GM dealerships, architecture school, homebuilding—and a post-9/11 pivot back to off-road. Lance shares formative years at Sunray Engineering with the late Tom Ellison, a decade…

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 4:00

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In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young. Crime fiction is Val's chosen genre, and the millions of novels she sells examine and dissect the darkest recesses of human behaviour. Val spoke to Kirsty about her childhood love of libraries. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…

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Historical Pretendians w/ Franchesca Ramsey 1:01:35

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This week, Laci welcomes Franchesca Ramsey (Superstore) to break down the unbelievable apology from Elizabeth Hoover, a UC Berkeley professor who falsely claimed to be Native American for decades, only to reveal later that she is actually white. Plus, Laci opens up the Lizzie Scammer of Fame vault and adds Elizabeth Hoover to the ever-growing list …

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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 5:54

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The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian sp…

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The Olympian's Playbook for Leading High-Performing Teams with Goldie Sayers 15:15

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In this edition of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata returns to the archives for a classic conversation with Goldie Sayers, Olympic bronze medalist and former Team GB Captain. Goldie draws powerful parallels between the high-stakes world of elite sport and the challenges of corporate leadership. She explains the necessity of creating a suppor…

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Fraud Friday: The Club Hopping Con Artist W/ Patrick Hinds & Gillian Pensavalle 57:48

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Patrick Hinds (True Crime Obsessed Network) & Gillian Pensavalle (The Hamilcast) to discuss Sean Kirkham, a lifelong hustler who took advantage of U.S. nightclubs and the families of murdered and missing women in Canada. Plus, an ex-con uses identity theft to raise money for his boyfriend's bail bond. …

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Chris Holloway has always thrown parties, listen to the progression in Episode 286 1:08:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Rich sits down with Chris Holloway, the founder of the Midwest Overland & Off-Road Expo (MOORE) in Springfield, Missouri. Chris shares his unlikely path from ice cream truck entrepreneur and diesel tech to building one of the Midwest’s premier overland and off-road trade shows. Highlights - From Massachusetts to Miss…

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Cruisin’ for a Bruisin' w/ Luenell 49:10

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This week, Laci welcomes the Original Bad Girl of Comedy, Luenell (Hacks), to discuss Miray Cruises’ “Life at Sea” project, a three-year dream cruise sold to paying passengers, only for the company to later admit they didn’t even have a ship. Stay schemin’! Catch Luenell's residency at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas! CON-gregation, catch L…

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The 15-Minute Social Leader with Phil Jones and Sam Rathling 22:05

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In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits a gem-filled conversation from the archives with Phil Jones, Managing Director of Brother UK, and Sam Rathling, founder of Pipeline 44. They discuss why it is crucial for modern leaders to actively engage on social media, particularly LinkedIn. Phil Jones shares his personal journe…

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Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 49:21

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Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she’d won 74 caps for her country. Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local…

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Fraud Friday: SiliCON Valley Theft Bro w/ Amanda Seales 1:03:25

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Amanda Seales (Insecure) to discuss Kyle Sandler, a man who posed as a rich Google executive, opening up a business incubator called the Round House in Opelika, Alabama, ultimately scamming investors out of $1.9 million. Plus, a fortune teller was arrested for fraud and scamming one victim out of $50,0…

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Special Land Use Edition: Johnson Valley Airspace Threat in Episode 285 46:44

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Send us a text CALL TO ACTION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025 www.blueribboncoalition.org/hammers Host Big Rich Klein sits down with BlueRibbon Coalition’s Ben Burr and longtime Johnson Valley advocate Shannon Welch to unpack a fast-moving proposal that could reshape recreation at the Hammers. The U.S. Marine Corps has requested permanent Special Use …

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America's Slickest Pavement Hustler w/ The Smith Sisters 1:07:18

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Laci welcomes Lauren, Rachel, and Mariah Smith (The Smith Sisters) to discuss their individual relationships with scams, and they do not disappoint. Then, they dive into the story of a mysterious New Hampshire man who’s been traveling the country for years, running a “classic pavement scam” that no one seems able to stop. He might knock on your doo…

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Why Your Mindset is Your Greatest Networking Asset with Alisa Cohn 24:19

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In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with Alisa Cohn, executive coach and author of From Startup to Grown Up. Alisa Cohn, named the Top Startup Coach in the World, shares her insights on the crucial role of professional relationships at various stages of a leader's journey. Andy and Alisa discuss the …

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 50:20

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson is a scientist who was the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. She has been awarded scientific prizes from all over the world for her pioneering work studying complex macromolecules using an instrument called the mass spectrometer. Carol was drawn to science as a child growing…

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SEP07.25 Jesus Lord of Our Prayers 32:15

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Fraud Friday: Friday Night Frauds w/ Dave Schilling 1:11:52

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Dave Schilling (Galaxy Brains) to discuss how a fake high school named Bishop Sycamore ended up playing against an elite football team on ESPN to their own dismay. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/08/2021) CONgregation, ca…

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Racing Legacy and Land Speed Records with Danny Thompson in Episode 284 1:06:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, we dive into the fascinating world of motorsports with Danny Thompson, son of the legendary Mickey Thompson. Danny shares his storied journey from racing quarter midgets at the age of nine to breaking land speed records at Bonneville. As a pillar of the off-road racing community, Danny …

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Who Framed Woman-Ochre? w/ Sabrina Wu 1:02:24

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Laci welcomes writer, comedian, and actor Sabrina Wu (Murderbot, Joy Ride) to grab their monocle and magnifying glass and dive into the strange story of Jerry and Rita Alter, a sweet couple from New Mexico who passed away, and may have stolen a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting just to hang it behind their bedroom door. Plus, in Scammer of th…

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Special Episode: The Prairie City Solar Project Controversy 49:21

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Send us a text The Coyote Creek/Prairie City Solar Project Controversy Guests: - Rose Winn, Natural Resources Consultant, Cal Four Wheel Drive Association - Don Amador, President of Quiet Warrior Racing and Consulting, Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Episode Summary: In this special edition of Conversations with Big Rich, host Big Rich K…

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Neurodiversity, Core Drivers, and the Recipe for True Teamwork with Michelle Mills-Porter 48:35

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What if a single, catastrophic event could completely reshape your understanding of human connection? For Michelle Mills-Porter, surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami did just that, turning personal tragedy into a profound mission to understand the core of effective collaboration. In this wide ranging episode, Andy Lopata is joined by Michelle Mill…

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Harry Hill, comedian 50:48

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Harry Hill is a comedian, writer and broadcaster best known for presenting popular television shows including You’ve Been Framed, Junior Bake Off and the multi award-winning TV Burp. He was born Matthew Hall in Surrey and brought up in Kent. He became a Cub Scout and got a taste for performing when he was nine after playing Widow Twankey in the Chr…

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AUG31.25 Lord of our Priorities 29:20

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Fraud Friday: The Fake Fossil Finder w/ Adam Conover 56:59

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss amateur British archeologist Charles Dawson, who committed one of the greatest frauds in all of archaeological history. Plus, “Yellowstone” actress Q’orianka Kilcher has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Stay Schemin’! (O…