Best David Gillette Podcasts (2025)

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God's Uncontainable Presence 4:41

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Description: In this devotional, we explore Stephen's powerful reminder to the Sanhedrin that the God of all creation cannot be confined to a man-made building. We'll see how a misplaced focus on the 'where' of worship can cause us to miss the 'Who' we are meant to worship. Scripture: Acts 7:44-50 Explanation: In these verses, Stephen confronts the…

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When Grace Makes Waves 5:41

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Description: Stephen's powerful, Spirit-filled ministry did not lead to universal praise, but to fierce opposition. This devotional examines the reality that a life lived boldly for Christ will often provoke hostility from a world that hates the truth. Scripture: Acts 6:8-15. Explanation: This passage shifts our focus to one of the chosen deacons, …

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The Resume of a Servant 4:47

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Description: What qualifications matter most to God? We examine the biblical criteria for the first deacons, revealing that God's 'resume' for service prioritizes spiritual maturity and godly character over worldly skills and accomplishments. Scripture: Acts 6:3, 5 Explanation: From these powerful verses, we learn God's criteria for those who serve…

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The Priority of the Pulpit and the Pew 5:40

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Description: Discover how the early church solved a growing pain by structuring its ministry. This devotional explores the wisdom of delegating practical service to protect the essential work of prayer and preaching the Word, revealing a divine blueprint for a healthy, growing church. Scripture: Acts 6:1-7. Explanation: In this passage, we see the …

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The Verdict Is In: Obey God 5:21

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Description: Based on Acts 5:27-42, we confront the ultimate question of allegiance. When the world demands compromise, Peter's declaration, 'We must obey God rather than men,' becomes our own. This devotional explores the cost and the joy of radical obedience. Scripture: Acts 5:27-32 and 40-42. Explanation: Here we witness a foundational moment of…

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The Shadow of His Presence 4:31

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Description: A look at Acts 5:12-16, where the power of God flowed so mightily through the apostles that even Peter's shadow was sought for healing. What does this teach us about the source of the church's power and its purpose? Scripture: Acts 5:12-16. Explanation: What a remarkable scene this passage paints for us. The power of the risen Christ w…

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The Price of a Polished Façade 5:34

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Description: An exploration of Acts 5:1-11. We examine the story of Ananias and Sapphira to understand the gravity of sin, the holiness of God, and why integrity before the Lord is more valuable than reputation before men. Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 Explanation: This sobering account in the life of the early church reveals a foundational truth: God can…

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One Heart, One Soul 4:27

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Description: The early church presented a radical and compelling picture of community. We examine their model of selfless generosity and spiritual unity in Acts 4, asking how it can challenge and transform our own church families today. Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Explanation: This passage paints a beautiful picture of the supernatural community create…

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The Only Name That Saves 4:08

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Description: In a culture that embraces many spiritual paths, the Bible makes a singular, exclusive claim: salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. We delve into this foundational truth from Acts 4 and what it means for our faith and witness. Scripture: Acts 4:12 Explanation: This single verse is one of the most direct and crucial statements in al…

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The Unshakeable Witness 4:53

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Description: In a world that increasingly demands our silence, where does true spiritual courage come from? We explore Acts 4 to discover the source of Peter and John's boldness before the authorities and how we, too, can be filled with that same Spirit-led conviction. Scripture: Acts 4:8-13 Explanation: In this powerful account, we see a remarkabl…

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Listen to Him 5:36

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Scripture: Acts 3:22-26 Explanation In the powerful conclusion of his temple sermon, Peter anchors his claims about Jesus firmly in the bedrock of the Hebrew Scriptures. He is not presenting some new religion that started a few weeks prior; he is demonstrating the fulfillment of God's age-old promises to Israel. He quotes directly from Deuteronomy,…

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Seasons of Refreshing 5:00

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Description In this devotional, we examine Peter's powerful sermon in Acts 3. Learn how genuine repentance isn't just about sorrow for sin, but about turning to God to receive forgiveness and experience the promised 'seasons of refreshing' that only He can provide. Scripture: Acts 3:17-21 Explanation Following the astonishing healing of the lame ma…

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What I Have, I Give You 5:42

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Description: Pastor, Dr. Alistair Finch, explores the miracle at the Beautiful Gate from Acts 3, showing how the true power we have to offer others is not in worldly wealth but in the life-changing name of Jesus Christ. Discover the value of what you possess in faith. Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 Explanation: In this powerful account, we see Peter and Jo…

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The Blueprint for Community 4:27

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Description After 3,000 people are saved, what happens next? Acts 2 gives us a beautiful blueprint of the very first church community. They didn't just attend a service; they did life together. Today we'll examine the four pillars of the early church teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer and see how this ancient model is the key to a …

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From Fear to Fearless 4:40

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Description Peter, the man who publicly denied Jesus out of fear, stands up on the day of Pentecost and preaches one of the most powerful sermons ever recorded. What changed? Today, we'll look at Peter's transformation as a model for how the Holy Spirit can replace our fear with a holy boldness to proclaim the truth of the Gospel, no matter the aud…

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The Power Source 4:02

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Description On this episode, we explore the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. We'll see that this incredible event wasn't just for spectacle, but was the moment God turned on the 'power' for the church to fulfill its mission. We'll discuss how that same empowering presence is available to believers today to be bold witnes…

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Don't Just Stare at the Sky 4:18

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Minding the Gaps 5:14

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Description In the time between Jesus's ascension and Pentecost, the disciples weren't idle. A serious gap was left in their leadership by the betrayal of Judas. Led by Peter, they prayerfully and biblically sought to fill that vacancy. This devotional, with a parable about a dedicated orchestra conductor, teaches us the importance of faithful stew…

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Power for a Purpose 4:28

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Description In our first devotional on Acts chapter 1, we explore Jesus' final instructions to His disciples. He commands them not to rush ahead, but to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Through a modern parable about a visionary entrepreneur, we'll discover that God's power isn't just for our personal experience, but is the essential fuel for His…

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S4E7 - The (Express)Way to Segregation: Evidence from Chicago (Sara Bagagli) 56:05

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The (Express)Way to Segregation: Evidence from Chicago (Sara Bagagli) Sara Bagagli is an Assistant Professor of Real Estate Economics and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research contributes to our understanding of what drives the (unequal) distribution of people and economic activity across space, focusing on the r…

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S4E6 - Procurement and Infrastructure Costs (Zach Liscow) 57:02

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Procurement and Infrastructure Costs (Zach Liscow) Zach Liscow is Professor of Law at Yale Law School. From 2022-23, he was the Chief Economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget. We discuss his recent article, Procurement and Infrastructure Costs (with William Nober and Cailin Slattery), which collects new project-level data and su…

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S4E5 - How Much Road Does America Have? (Erick Guerra) 58:01

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How Much Road Does America Have? (Erick Guerra) Professor Erick Guerra is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. We discuss his recent article,Urban Roadway in America: The Amount, Extent, and Value (with Gilles Duranton & Xinyu Ma), which provides the first comprehensive estimate of…

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S4E4 - In a Bad State: State & Local Budget Crises (David Schleicher) 1:04:57

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In a Bad State: Responding to State and Local Budget Crises (David Schleicher) David Schleicher is the Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law at Yale Law School. He is the author of In a Bad State: Responding to State and Local Budget Crises. He also co-hosts the podcast Digging a Hole with YLS colleague Samuel Moyn. Appendices:David S…

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S4E3 - Neighborhood Formation and Neighborhood Effects (Dionissi Aliprantis) 51:42

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Neighborhood Formation and Neighborhood Effects (Dionissi Aliprantis) Dionisi Aliprantis is an assistant vice president and a senior research economist in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the director of the Bank’s Program on Economic Inclusion, and the founding director of the Math Movement. He is the author of “Ma…

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S4E2 - Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in Building Wealth through Housing (Jonathan Rose) 47:18

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Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in Building Wealth through Housing in the Postwar US (Jonathan Rose) Jonathan Rose is the Historian of the Federal Reserve System and senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is the co-author of Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in …

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S4E1 - The National Zoning Atlas (Sara Bronin and Scott Markley) 40:16

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The National Zoning Atlas (Sara Bronin and Scott Markley) Densely Speaking programming note: this is the first episode of our new season. Sara Bronin, Professor at the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is the Director of the National Zoning Atlas. Scott Markley …

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S3E6 - Remote Work and City Decline: Lessons From NYC's Garment District (Clay Gillette) 52:45

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Remote Work and City Decline: Lessons From the Garment District (Clay Gillette) Clay Gillette is the Max E. Greenberg Professor of Contract Law at New York University School of Law. He is the author of Remote Work and City Decline: Lessons from the Garment District, 15 Journal of Legal Analysis 201 (2023). Appendices: Clay Gillette: the book In a B…

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S3E5 - Firms, Fires & Firebreaks: The Impact of the 1906 San Francisco Disaster on Business Agglomeration (James Siodla) 53:31

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Firms, Fires, and Firebreaks: The Impact of the 1906 San Francisco Disaster on Business Agglomeration James Siodla is an Associate Professor of Economics at Colby College. He is the author of Firms, fires, and firebreaks: The impact of the 1906 San Francisco disaster on business agglomeration. We also discuss related work by him: Clean slate: Land-…

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S3E4 - The Role of Private Law in Land Use Regulation (Molly Brady) 52:53

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The Role of Private Law in Land Use Regulation (Molly Brady) Molly Brady is the Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. She is the author of Turning Neighbors into Nuisances. Appendices:Molly Brady: Magic Mike’s Last Dance and This $5,750-a-Month Brooklyn Apartment Has a Smell Test. Greg Shill: the Culdesac development and its rep…

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S3E3 - The Impact of WFH on Brick-and-Mortar Retail (Lindsay Relihan) 49:56

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The Impact of WFH on Brick-and-Mortar Retail (Lindsay Relihan) Lindsay Relihan is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business at Purdue University. She is the author of The Impact of Work-from-Home on Brick-and-Mortar Retail Establishments: Evidence from Card Transactions, with James Duguid, Bryan Kim, and…

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S3E2 - The Work-from-Home Technology Boon and Its Consequences (Andra Ghent) 49:49

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The Work-from-Home Technology Boon and Its Consequences (Andra Ghent) Andra Ghent is Professor of Finance at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. She is the author of The Work-from-Home Technology Boon and Its Consequences, with Morris A. Davis and Jesse Gregory. Appendices:Andra Ghent: the miniseries Show Me a Hero and the book …

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S3E1 - Work From Home and the Office Real Estate Apocalypse (Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh) 49:36

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Work From Home and the Office Real Estate Apocalypse (Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh) Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh is the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. He is the author of Work From Home and the Office Real Estate Apocalypse (joint with Arpit Gupta and Vr…

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Dr. Kyle Gillett - Concerning Health Trends & Full Spectrum Medicine 1:03:03

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Our guest this week is Dr. Kyle Gillett. In today’s conversation, Dr. Gillett and I talk about the concerning health trends he sees in men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 as well as the health trends that those over 50 should be aware of. We talk about the continuum of diet, exercise and pharmaceutical interventions in addressing obesity an…

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Frank Benedetto - How to Avoid Burnout & Design a Life You Love 1:15:06

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Our guest this week is Frank Benedetto. On today’s episode, Frank and I talk about why so many healthcare professionals are finding themselves burned out but scared to leave their jobs, when and how to find your niche as a practitioner and I ask Frank if it is ever too early or too late to start a side hustle. Frank is also gracious enough to offer…

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S2E11 - Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part III 1:06:01

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Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part III This episode is the third and final in a series based on a new special issue on Urban Economics and History in Regional Science and Urban Economics. It contains a series of short conversations with authors and concludes Season 2 of the show. Today’s Guests: Ed Glaeser is the Fred and Eleanor …

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Dr. Kristin Phillips - Women's Health, Pelvic Floors & Better Sex for All 1:03:36

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Our guest this week is Dr. Kristin Phillips, DPT & a Re-Release of the fifth most popular episode in Essential Strength History! Check out our partner on today's episode - Barbell Rehab - and use the code "stronger25" to save $25 off any online continuing education course! Remember - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and …

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Saad Alam - Building a Better System for Supporting Men's Health 1:01:22

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Our guest this week is Saad Alam. Saad Alam is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hone Health (formerly known as Peak), an online clinic that treats men’s hormonal imbalances and low testosterone. Saad is a lifelong health advocate dedicated to researching new and innovative ways to improve overall well-being. Saad set out on his journey…

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S2E10 - Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part II 1:09:04

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Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part II This episode is the second in a series based on a forthcoming special issue on Urban Economics and History, to be published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics. It contains a series of short conversations with multiple authors. Guests: Brian Beach is Assistant Professor of Econ…

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Danny Matranga - The Myth of Motivation & Other Common Fitness Mistakes to Avoid 1:02:30

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Our guest this week is Danny Matranga. In today’s conversation, Danny and I talk about the key elements he wants every client to understand about training, the difference between the idea of a “best diet” vs. “best dietary practices”, what Danny sees as the biggest scam in the fitness industry and the potentially bleak inevitability that we will al…

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Shanté Cofield - Cutting Through the Noise to Make Your Online Business Stand Out 56:47

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Our guest this week is Shanté Cofield. Shanté is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and the creator of The Movement Maestro, a website and social-media based platform devoted to all things human movement and mobility and a business coach who helps people discover their unique stories so they can stand out in the crowded online business landscape. I…

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S2E9 - Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part I 52:16

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Special Series on History and Urban Economics - Part I This episode is the first in a series based on a forthcoming special issue focused on Urban Economics and History, to be published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics. It contains a series of short conversations with multiple authors. Guests: Walker Hanlon is Associate Professor…

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Mark Breedon - Strength Training for Women & Breaking Fitness Barriers 59:03

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Our Guest this week is Mark Breedon. Mark is an online strength coach for women who uses strength training to build their confidence in and out of the gym, and make them feel like a confident badass lifter. Mark is passionate about helping those who don't fit the typical mold of someone who is strong and wants to show you that strength training is …

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Ebenezer Samuel - How Technology is Lowering the Barriers to Fitness 1:06:23

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Our guest this week is Ebenezer Samuel. Ebenezer is the fitness director for Men’s Health, the largest men’s media brand in the world, and a personal trainer for a wide range of clients from NFL players to working mothers and from broadcast personalities to firefighters. He's also the head of training innovation at the virtual training platform Fle…

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Reed Davis - Metabolic Chaos, Functional Nutrition & Taking Responsibility for Your Health 1:07:20

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Our guest this week is Reed Davis. Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT). He is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. Reed is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries…

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S2E8 - Evan Mast, Does Building New Apartments in Low-Income Areas Cause Displacement? 51:07

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Evan Mast, Does Building New Apartments in Low-Income Areas Cause Displacement? Evan Mast, Assistant Professor of Economics at Notre Dame, is our guest. The focus of the conversation is Evan's paper Local Effects of Large New Apartment Buildings in Low Income Areas (with Brian J. Asquith and Davin Reed). Kate Pennington, Economist at the U.S. Censu…

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Ali Gilbert - Testosterone: Why It's Low & What To Do About It 1:04:19

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Our guest this week is Ali Gilbert. Ali has 20 years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing in Men’s Health and Hormone Optimization and has presented on these topics nationwide. Our Parter on today's episode is Testosterone School - Use this special enrollment link to sign up and learn everything you need to know about testo…

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Roman Rodriguez - The Social Psychology of Coaching & Democratizing Fitness Education 1:15:50

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Our guest this week is Roman Rodriguez. Roman is the founder of The Coaching Marketplace, Director of Training at Moxy, PPSC Lead instructor and has been coaching and educating in the fitness industry for over a decade. Our Parter on today's episode is Pain Free Performance - Use the code "ESSENTIAL" to save 15% on the BEST weekend certification in…

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Kenny Santucci - Healing the World Through Fitness 58:40

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Our Guest this week is Kenny Santucci. Kenny is the owner of Strong New York and The Strength Club NYC. Kenny has established himself as a top trainer and thought leader in the New York City Fitness Landscape Our Partner on today's episode is the STRONG Coffee - save 15% with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout! Remember - If you are enjoying this podca…

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Kevin Mullins - Men's Mental Health in the Fitness Industry 1:04:18

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Our guest this week is Kevin Mullins. Kevin is a Miami-based personal trainer, Pain Free Performance Lead Instructor, and published author. Kevin and I share many of the same interests and passions in the realm of health & fitness and we are both part of the Pain Free Performance Education team. Our Partner on today's episode is the Pain Free Perfo…

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Chris Swart - Practical Advice for the Next Generation of Fitness Professionals 1:09:27

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Our guest this week is Doctor Chris Swart. Doctor Swart is an Exercise Science Professor with a PhD in Exercise Physiology. While this conversation is built on our shared experiences in the field of Exercise Science, there are a lot of universally applicable lessons that can be applied to the pursuit of any career or any stage of life - including t…