Best David Dickens Podcasts (2025)

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SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE & BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: Michael Mann and Chuck Collins on Defending Truth and Democracy 58:27

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Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Today, we look at two urgent threats to our world: the assault on science and the concentration of wealth. First, climate scientist Michael E. Mann talks about the book he co-authored with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez, Science Under Siege: How to …

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From Struggle to Self: Jacq Gould on Healing, Motherhood, and Your Inner Babe 55:37

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In this episode, I sit down with Jacq Gould for a deeply honest and moving conversation about her journey—from struggling with an eating disorder to navigating the heartbreak of trying to conceive, and ultimately to building a life rooted in purpose and resilience. Jacq shares how those experiences not only shaped her personally but also fueled the…

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How to Write Like Elmore Leonard 42:15

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Elmore Leonard ‘did more with less than any crime writer I can think of’ J. Robert Lennon wrote in the latest issue of the LRB. Leonard was born in New Orleans in 1925 and by the time he died in 2013 had published over forty novels selling tens of millions of copies, many of which were made into films such as Jackie Brown and Get Shorty. (A few hav…

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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 31 Trailer 31:23

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Alan and Executive Producer Graham Chedd look ahead to next season and some unexpected connections between our first guests. They include best-selling author Steven Pinker, and how you know that I know that you know that I know; psychologist Nicky Clayton and why crows are so smart; Erica Chenoweth and the power of peaceful protest; climate scienti…

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Is There a Limit to Energy Expenditure? And What Happens When We Push It? (SNP44) 14:09

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Energy expenditure is one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood aspects of human physiology. A central question is whether there is a ceiling to how many calories we can burn, and what happens when activity levels approach that limit. Grasping these dynamics is essential for health professionals and researchers, as energy balance directly…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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HOW TO SAVE THE AMAZON & ARCTIC PASSAGES: Andrew Fishman on Dom Phillips’ Legacy & Kieran Mulvaney on Climate and Power in the Far North 1:04:58

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Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Episode Summary This week on Writer’s Voice, two stories from the planet’s frontlines: the Amazon rainforest and the Arctic ice. Two urgent stories from Earth’s frontlines — and why they matter for us all. Journalist Andrew Fishman joins us to talk about compl…

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Mailbag: Setting Your Teen on the Right Financial Foot 19:59

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We’re back with another mailbag edition of the show! This week, we tackle two thoughtful financial planning questions from listeners. First up: a retiree who received a federal tax refund wonders if it’s a smart strategy or a sign to adjust withholdings. David explains the pros and cons of overpaying taxes in retirement, why minimizing refunds ofte…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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In Bed with Davide 53:10

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In this episode Davide and I discuss our trip to NY, laugh about me being an idiot, give some life updates and answer some of your questions regarding sex and traveling without kids. Enjoy! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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On Politics: Labour's Problems 1:07:07

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When Keir Starmer brought Labour back to government last year with a majority of 174, many talked about two or even three terms in power. But over fourteen months the prime minister has run into numerous problems, losing both Angela Rayner as deputy PM and Peter Mandelson as US ambassador (to different scandals), and facing formidable opposition fr…

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#577: Ultra-processed vs. Minimally Processed Diets: UPDATE Trial – Samuel Dicken, PhD 49:38

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Recently a new trial was published in Nature Medicine comparing the effect of ultra-processed versus minimally processed diets. Specifically, the UPDATE trial compared these two diets in the context of a healthy dietary pattern (in line with the UK’s EatWell Guide). This eight-week randomized, crossover trial generated a lot of discussion and was l…

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Leanne Guy: A New Eye on Space 34:55

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Perched on a mountain top in Chile, the new Vera Rubin Observatory’s telescope will view the universe as it’s never been seen before, seeking answers to cosmic mysteries like dark energy and dark matter, but also helping keep Earth safe from potentially dangerous asteroids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati…

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How to Reflect God’s Character in Business (w/ Dr. Michael Cafferky) 38:45

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On this episode, Darren sits down with Dr. Michael Cafferky (former Ruth McKee Chair for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Southern Adventist University) to discuss how to reflect God’s character in business.By Darren Shearer: Christian Business | Entrepreneurship | Faith and Work | Leadership

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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HOLY GROUND & A YEAR OF COMPASSION: Catherine Coleman Flowers and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on Justice, Hope, and Living Kindly 1:07:55

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Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Episode Summary This episode of Writer’s Voice explores two inspiring approaches to building a more just and compassionate world. It’s part of September’s WV programming in honor of Climate Week. Two nationwide mobilizations are happening for Climate Week: Mak…

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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Selling the Manosphere 39:59

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The manosphere, Emily Witt writes in a recent piece for the LRB, is the ‘online network of male supremacist websites, influencers and YouTube channels’ whose popularity has exploded in the last fifteen years. Perceiving themselves as an underclass disenfranchised by feminism, men are increasingly turning to misogynistic content to gain a sense of c…

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Laughing, Learning & Growing with My Bestie Whitney 1:22:53

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This week I’m joined by one of my closest friends, Whitney Davis, and we go from laughing about our wild high school memories to talking about the incredible work she’s doing now as a mindset coach. We get real about grief, personal growth, family, and what it means to live in flow. It’s equal parts silly, heartfelt, and inspiring — basically just …

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Michael Osterholm: Can We Stop The Big One? 39:55

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With lessons learned from the Covid pandemic, he points to how we might better tackle the next, inevitable, global pandemic — at a time when science has been all but discarded from the leading government agencies responsible for public health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…

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#576: The Social Psychology of Health Beliefs and Misinformation – Matthew Facciani, PhD 53:52

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In this episode, Dr. Matthew Facciani explores how social psychology influences health beliefs and the spread of misinformation. The conversation delves into why people adopt certain nutrition or health beliefs so strongly, how identity and group membership shape our interpretation of evidence, and what makes us susceptible to false or misleading h…

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…

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Dickens the Enchanter & Plato and the Tyrant: Peter Conrad and James Romm on Imagination, Power, and Authoritarianism 1:10:26

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Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Episode Summary In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we explore the lives and legacies of two giants—Charles Dickens and Plato—through the eyes of authors who reveal new dimensions of their work. Cultural historian Peter Conrad tells us about his biography, Dick…

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Mailbag: Should You Fund Your Business With IRA Money? 16:57

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Today is a listener question edition of the show and we’re diving into two relatable retirement planning scenarios that may mirror your own concerns. First up: a listener wants to quit his corporate job to start a business. David shares how age, funding source, and risk tolerance play important roles in that decision, and why raiding your IRA might…

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Solo - My Career! 46:31

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Hi! I realized I’ve never really given a full breakdown of my career over the last 15 years- so here it is. From college, to freelance casting, to my time at People’s Revolution, to becoming Creative Director of LPA, and now building Baroncini Import & Co. with Davide, I’m walking you through the journey. This isn’t just a highlight reel- it’s the …

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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles 1:06:20

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Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sa…

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The Debt to David Graeber 59:53

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When David Graeber died in 2020, at the age of 59, he left not only a substantial body of work on economic and social anthropology, and high-profile books including Debt: The First 5000 Years and Bullshit Jobs, but also a legacy as an influential political activist and leading figure in the Occupy movement, credited with contributing the slogan ‘We…

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#575: How Does Dairy Impact Cardiometabolic Health? – Prof. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier 46:12

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Dairy is often treated as a single food group, yet milk, yogurt, cheese, and butter can have very different effects on health. Some evidence links yogurt to favourable outcomes, while butter is known to raise LDL cholesterol. And then there’s the paradox of cheese: high in saturated fat, but not consistently associated with higher heart disease ris…

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Herman Pontzer: Diversity: Humanity’s Superpower 41:08

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Unlike most other land animals, we can live almost anywhere – from deserts, to mountains, rain forests, even the arctic. We are supremely adaptable, and that adaptability has led to our diversity – not only in our biology but also in our cultures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…

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A Biblical Principle That Transformed a Major City (w/ Jeff Williams) 31:55

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On this episode, Darren sits down with former Arlington mayor and renowned civil engineer Jeff Williams to discuss how he leveraged a key biblical principle to transform Arlington, Texas from a pass-through town into the most popular U.S. tourist destination between Orlando and Vegas.By Darren Shearer: Christian Business | Entrepreneurship | Faith and Work | Leadership

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729 Milton the Revolutionary (with Orlando Reade) | My Last Book with Jodi Picoult | More Exciting News 1:07:45

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Since the publication of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost in 1667, readers and critics have noted the relationship between the poem and the author's political and personal struggles. What has been less prominent - at least until now - is how the poem came to haunt various political struggles over the next four centuries. In this episode, Jacke…

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Breaking Barriers in the Wild: Bridget Crocker on RIVER’S DAUGHTER & Cassidy Randall on THIRTY BELOW 58:37

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Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Episode Summary This episode of Writer’s Voice brings you two powerful stories of women adventurers who forged their paths in male-dominated outdoor sports. Bridget Crocker’s memoir River’s Daughter is a story of trauma and healing, rooted in her lifelong conn…

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What’s so great about Formula One? 1:02:08

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Joanne O’Leary, an editor at the LRB, has been following Formula One since she was a child. Thomas Jones wrote recently in the LRB about the life and times of Enzo Ferrari. In this episode, they discuss the ways F1 has changed over the years (not least how it’s become safer), what it’s like to drive a ‘regular’ Ferrari, the extreme demands of handl…

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HOT GIRL SUMMER WITH AMANDA THOMAS 1:05:39

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Amanda is BACK on the pod to share some more of her wildest dating stories and answer some of your questions! Hope you enjoy as much as we did. x Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Stephen Hall: Snakes: Do they Deserve Our Dread? 36:34

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Along with revelations about snake sex, their contributions to medicine, that flickering tongue and why slithering is a secret to their success, Stephen Hall goes at least some way to convincing Alan that snakes – “the ultimate other” – deserve our respect as well as our dread. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor…