Best David Mendes Podcasts (2025)

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349. Jeffrey Wright (Replay). Westworld and COVID19. Fighting the Virus in Brooklyn. Rallying for Restaurants. Ebola in Sierra Leone. The Slave Behind Jack Daniels Whiskey. 1:26:04

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Our summer break continues as we knock out our housekeeping and get things ready for a busy fall. And before we get back to all new episodes we’ve got another great look back at a favorite with the great actor Jeffrey Wright. He digs into his role on WestWorld, his time in Hollywood and the roles he loves to take on, and he shares the story of Near…

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Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland 40:22

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Geneviève Rolland, déléguée générale du Québec à Munich, pour mieux comprendre le rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein des délégations du Québec à l’étranger. Au fil de l’entretien, Geneviève partage son expérience au sein du programme, explique …

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Season 7 Trailer - Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD 1:28

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🎓 Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD is the podcast that helps researchers, graduate students, and PhDs explore career possibilities beyond academia. Hosted by David Mendes, each episode shares real stories of PhDs who have successfully transitioned into diverse roles across industry, government, communication, and entrepreneurship. With over 300 inte…

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Brent Henry | How to Build an Appraisal Business That Doesn’t Rely on Marketing 49:32

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Brent doesn’t chase clients anymore, he outlasted the collapse, and now they chase him.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” expert appraiser Brent Henry shares how a career he never planned for became a path to leadership, credibility, and legacy in the valuation world.Brought into the profession by family tradition, Brent started by holding…

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Soulfulness of IFS informed EMDR with Stacy Ruse 57:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Ruse, LPC, a visionary therapist and consultant who beautifully integrates EMDR with Internal Family Systems (IFS), weaving in somatic and spiritual practices. Stacy describes how the structured brilliance of EMDR provides a foundation for trauma healing, while the soulful depth of IFS brings creativity, compa…

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348. Aaron Mankin (Replay). Losing Your Face in Combat. Debating Sara Huckabee Sanders in High School. How to Survive 70 Surgeries. Aaron’s Playboy Mansion Story. Scars Are Not Forever. Operation Mend ... 1:14:50

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Our August break continues and we’re throwing it way back to Episode 34 with Aaron Mankin. A true American hero, Aaron Mankin joined Paul Rieckhoff at the Classic Car Club in New York for an incredibly powerful conversation. Having survived a catastrophic IED explosion in Iraq that left him with severe burns and countless injuries shares the story …

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Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School 59:19

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe…

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David Ziccardi | From Trainee to Trailblazer: Building a Modern Appraisal Business 45:54

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Appraisals pay the bills. Vision builds the business. In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, David Ziccardi shares how an ill-timed investment during the 2008 crash sparked a bigger journey, one that led from doing reports to running a real business. David doesn’t just talk about appraisals—he talks about building a career that scales. From work…

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Deep Dive: Secret of the Forest

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In this third installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They thoroughly explore one of the most gorgeous VGM tracks, Chrono Trigger’s “Secret of the Forest". Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Deep Dive: Secret of the Forest

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In this third installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They thoroughly explore one of the most gorgeous VGM tracks, Chrono Trigger’s “Secret of the Forest". Enjoy! Chrono Trigger - Yasunori Mitsuda - Square - SNES - 1995 -Secret of the Forest…

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347. David Bellavia (Replay). The Sole Living Medal of Honor Recipient of the Iraq War. Combat is Not Like The Movies. Who’s A Bigger Threat - Libertarians or Liberals? Time Does Not Heal All Wounds. Live ... 1:26:01

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Our throwback August continues as we go way back to Episode 33 with Paul’s fascinating conversation with the sole living Medal of Honor Recipient from the Iraq War. It’s a hell of a distinction–and a hell of a conversation. Take some time and listen to this timeless talk about war, humanity and the drive to push forward, even after horrific loss. F…

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From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs 1:12:40

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this week’s episode, host David Mendes is joined by Al Zdenek—a seasoned entrepreneur in the wealth management industry, acclaimed author, and passionate advocate for financial literacy. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, personal financial specialist, and now co-founder of K Club, Al brin…

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Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado 51:32

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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Karina do Santos Machado, a trailblazing young scientist from Brazil whose journey exemplifies the power of collaboration and open science in the global South. Karina shares her path from a childhood fascination with computers to becoming a principal investigat…

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346. Sam Bee (Replay). The Kurds are Being Slaughtered. Democrats Debate Again. The Middle East Jenga Game. Sam Bee at The DMV. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back with Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde ... 1:07:48

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Our August break is continuing with a replay of one of our favorite chats we’ve ever recorded. This one is really fun. Over the next few weeks we’ll be re-sharing conversations with some of our favorite guests as they share their stories of independence, integrity, information, inspiration and definitely impact. We’re kicking the series off with a …

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Bwembya Chikolwa | The Appraiser Behind Railroads, Pipelines, and Power Lines 49:52

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What if the most important kind of appraisal is the one you’ve never heard of? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Bwembya Chikolwa shines a light on one of the appraisal world’s best-kept secrets: unitary appraisal—the valuation of sprawling, network-heavy assets like railroads, pipelines, and telecom infrastructure.Far from obscure, this …

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Authenticity Invites Connection 1:07:32

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In this heartful and energizing conversation, we sit down with the incredible Natalie Deering—therapist, podcast host, IFS practitioner, and authenticity advocate—to explore the beautiful intersections between healing, creativity, and connection. Natalie shares the story of how she first discovered Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and how it’s…

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Rebroadcast: First Person Shooters

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "First Person Shooters (#117)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys presented a diverse selection of awesome music from FPS games! Quake II – Sonic Mayhem – id Software – PC – 1997 -Quad Machine Black – Chris Tilton, Michael Giacchino – …

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Rebroadcast: First Person Shooters

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "First Person Shooters (#117)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys presented a diverse selection of awesome music from FPS games!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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345. Stephen Colbert. Replay with the American Icon. Taking on Trump, The Supreme Court Battle, Breonna Taylor, Leadership After Loss, Stephen’s Dog Eating Ai Weiwei’s Art, Joking in the Face of Fear ... 1:03:58

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Producers note: Folks, if you’ve been following this show for a while now, you know we go hard. All of the time. From last week’s event in Washington DC to upcoming events later this year, to the non-stop news appearances (not to mention I make Paul walk around New York filming himself talking into a camera), to the multiple organizations he’s help…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette 10:22

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Dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance…

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Chris Williams | Building Tax-Free Wealth with Sweat Equity and Appraisal Skills 1:03:20

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Can appraisers shape the future or are they stuck reacting to it? Chris Williams has an answer.In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” tech-savvy appraiser and valuation innovator Chris Williams flips the script on what it means to be an appraiser in today’s world of rapid transformation.Chris doesn’t see AI, MISMO, or modernization as threats.…

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Episode 29: Married To Shame 34:12

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Send us a text This is episode number 29 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that took me a while to develop due to how complex it is. Actually, it has been a revolving theme of many of my sessions for the last few months. Usually, when there is a constant theme that comes up, I lean into it to see what else is there. In doing so, …

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Awaken the Spirit of a Relationship: EMDR with Couples 48:40

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In this episode of Empowered through Compassion, we dive into the heart of relational healing with Maureen Bethea and Christina Frank—two dynamic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who specialize in EMDR intensives for couples. With decades of experience, they offer a trauma-informed, attachment-centered approach that helps partners not only h…

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344. Live From DC. The Independent Center’s Independent Voice Conference. Hear From Independent Candidates for Office From Around the Country Featuring: Idaho’s Todd Achilles, California’s Ethan Penner ... 33:26

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What’s it like behind the scenes of the independent movement? What does the future look like and who will be the candidates that emerge as leaders of the movement? They’re important questions we’ve explored now for years and this week we’ve got a rare opportunity to share with you, the true independent Americans.This week, our host Paul Rieckhoff (…

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Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts - Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey 11:20

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors li…

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Matt Cowan | Why Bad Appraisals Made Me a Better Appraiser 52:30

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Want to write better reports? Start by reading the worst ones.In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Matt Cowan shares an unexpected truth: the path to becoming a better appraiser often starts with reviewing the worst of our industry.Matt’s journey spanning hurricane zones, forensic reviews, and modernization pilots proves that chaos isn’t somet…

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Rebroadcast: David Wise

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in December of 2013- "David Wise (#90)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys celebrate and interview (for the first time) the legendary David Wise! Who Framed Roger Rabbit - LJN - NES - 1989 -Country Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - Nintendo -…

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Rebroadcast: David Wise

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in December of 2013- "David Wise (#90)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys celebrate and interview (for the first time) the legendary David Wise!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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The Medicine of Empathy to Mend Our Trauma Injury 44:27

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What if healing doesn’t come from expertise, but from empathy? In this transformative conversation, David Polidi sits down with internationally renowned Motivational Interviewing trainer Stephen Andrew to explore what it really means to be present with someone in their pain. Stephen challenges the dominant medical model of mental health—assess, dia…

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343. Dan Osborn. The Independent Vet Is Running Again In Nebraska. The Mechanic vs The Billionaire. Agreeing With Tucker Carlson. Ukraine’s Support Grows. Who’s Your Favorite Ninja Turtle? Coach Youman ... 42:36

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The summer of 2025 has been a time of chaos. A time of confusion. And a time of distress for many Americans. But for independent Americans it’s been a little bit different. In between all of the moments of turmoil have been glimmers of hope, a chance at a better future. And that better future is being driven by independents. From Jim Walden’s upsta…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard 7:25

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Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre la paro…

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Darren Mende | How 1,000+ Appraisals and a Floppy Disk Built a Valuation Leader 1:01:26

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What do Fannie Mae, a rock band, and the 2008 crash have in common?

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Trauma, Colonization, and Collective Healing: A Revolution in Mental Health 59:50

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🎙️ New Episode: Healing Trauma, Dismantling Whiteness, and Building Community with David Archer Welcome back to Empowered Through Compassion. You won’t want to miss this powerful and deeply inspiring episode. Today, I sit down with David Archer, Today, I sit down with David Archer, the author of Anti-Racist Psychotherapy, an EMDR therapy trainer an…

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342. Todd Achilles. Independent Veteran for Senate in Idaho. National Parks Under Attack. Dan Osborn is Running Again. Trump Threatens to Bomb Moscow. Russia Sanctions Bill Finally Coming. VA’s Cutting ... 43:04

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Things are hot in America this summer. And they’re only getting hotter. The VA is cutting 30,000 jobs, Trump is threatening to bomb Moscow and Beijing, Hegseth is doing Hegseth things at the Pentagon, and New York City is hovering around one hundred degrees while a socialist is leading in the polls for Mayor. Shit is toasty and it’s only gonna get …

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Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens 9:07

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Welcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If you approach editors, fund…

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Greg Ritter | Why Appraisers Who Embrace Technology Will Thrive in the Next 5 Years 56:40

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Technology won’t replace appraisers, but appraisers who use tech will. In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime industry insider Greg Ritter pulls back the curtain on a powerful truth: appraisers don’t have to stay in the field to make an impact they can help shape the future of the industry itself. Greg shares how his journey from resi…

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Back in Town!

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In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up, Will shares an exciting life update, and the guys play and discuss a couple of killer tracks from Mario Kart World! Enjoy! Mario Kart World - Nintendo - Switch 2 - 2025 -Main Theme -Please Select Player (SMB2)By Super Marcato Bros.

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Back in Town!

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In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up, Will shares an exciting life update, and the guys play and discuss a couple of killer tracks from Mario Kart World! Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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341. Congressman Mike Lawler. Independents Day 2025. What Mamdani Means. The Weakness of the GOP in NY. Will He Run For Governor? The AUMF Must Go. Ukraine Sanctions Bill Update. Vets Need Bi-Partisan ... 44:44

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It’s the Fourth of July, and she might be a little dinged up, but after 249 years, America is still standing. And she will keep standing as long as there are independent Americans out there to stay vigilant and ensure that the torch that Lady Liberty holds high above her head as a beacon for all stays lit. And this show will always stay vigilant. E…

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Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina 50:52

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to over…

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Susan Alley | Why Most Appraisers Are Flying Solo and What We Can Do About It 51:29

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When’s the last time someone reviewed yourwork? In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” longtime reviewer and appraiser Susan Alley challenges the traditional path into the profession and offers a surprising alternative. Having reviewed thousands of reports from appraisers across the country, Susan believes that most appraisers are flying solo …