Best David Tian Podcasts (2025)

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#65: The Inner Game of Leadership: 7 Phases to Upgrade Your Internal OS 22:24

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Most people who listen to this show don't think of themselves as "high achievers." They think of themselves as people who should be further ahead by now. They've lived with low-grade panic for so long, they don't notice it anymore. But that pressure isn't proof that you're failing. It's a signal: your Internal Operating System is overdue for an upg…

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MacroVoices #509 Marko Papic: Geo-macro Outlook for 2026 1:12:05

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Marko Papic. We’ll discuss the deteriorating situation in Venezuela, the impacts of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal on markets, the spat between Japan and China, and the U.S. mid-term election cycle, considering the market impacts of all these developments. https://bit.ly/442T5gw Register f…

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Sticky Jazz Interview John Ashton (Psychedelic Furs) 10-19-2025 1:44:34

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The FIRST all format episode on Spotify, Youtube, etc. The Psychedelic Furs have been a staple in my musical diet for close to 40 years. I first met the guitarist John Ashton in 1992, then over the years at more gigs than I can count (*Really, it was all a blur). John is one of those guitar gods, who has written some of the best musical composition…

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#64: The Paradox of True Growth: Why Self-Acceptance Changes Everything 27:55

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Most people try to grow by adding more tactics. New habits. New hacks. New systems. But if you're like many professionals, you've already done all that. You've pushed. You've optimized. You've carried the weight. But at a certain point in your career, all that effort stops working. Not because you've failed — but because growth at the higher levels…

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MacroVoices #508 Laskhman Achuthan: Inflation Cycles Amid Regime Change 1:04:36

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Lakshman Achuthan. They’ll discuss all things cycles, from the current outlook on growth and inflation cycles to how cycles in general perform in times like these when big political and geopolitical headlines are driving markets. https://bit.ly/4iGSes1 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: …

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#63: Why Success Can't Heal Emotional Wounds (& What Actually Does) 31:34

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Some children grow up in war zones, sleeping in shelters, surrounded by danger. Others grow up in mansions with trust funds. Yet the research is clear: The first group often becomes more grounded, courageous, and emotionally stable… while the second group can grow into anxious, brittle adults who look successful but feel empty inside. The differenc…

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MacroVoices #507 Michael Howell: Is This The end of the Everything Bubble 1:12:18

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Howell. They’ll discuss the global liquidity cycle, why it has a 65-month periodicity, and where we stand in that cycle right now. https://bit.ly/3X7ZN0J 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4pkiqdI ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit…

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#62: Why Evil Seems To Win (And What To Do About It) 27:12

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It's easy to look at some of the biggest villains in history (both real and fictional) and assume that they were evil incarnate. It's easy because it frees you from the burden that you could become just like them. But pure evil doesn't exist. In fact, so much of the evil you see in the world is just pain that's been unexamined and unhealed, and the…

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MacroVoices #506 Mike Green: Volatility, High-Yield, Precious Metals & More 57:44

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Mike Green. They’ll discuss everything from the reopening rally to precious metals to energy markets. https://bit.ly/49SQx89 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4o064GN ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s …

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Sticky Jazz Interview Azam Ali 1:29:36

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Translated from the Fremen language in the Dune books "She Is Eternal" , "Inama Nushif" was the song I first heard and fell in love with the voice and music of Azam Ali. Azam Ali is a Persian (Iranian) born singer who migrated to the United States, bringing with her an amazing voice, and an "Other worldly" spirt to her singing. She has had projects…

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#61: Why Sexual Freedom Isn't Immorality — It's Integrity 34:39

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Most people say they support sexual freedom. But when a woman—or man—actually lives it… they turn on them. Judgment. Outrage. Moral panic. So here's the real question: "Can you be sexually free and morally good?" And if you can, why does it trigger so much shame in others? In this episode, I trace the ancient roots of sexual repression—from the kin…

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MacroVoices #505 Michael Every: Does Anyone Remember PMIs? 1:07:03

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Every. They’ll discuss the geopolitical situation and talk about what it means for markets. https://bit.ly/49AFRuQ 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4973pY2 ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Yo…

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Sticky Jazz Interview The Hallelujah Ward 1:32:46

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Hailing from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Mark Waldoch of The Hallelujah Ward have this ability to release music that takes so many pieces of what we all grew up listening to. I mentioned one of his songs had "a great deal of "The Wedding Present " in it, " and Mark's response was "Yeah, but Dave Gedge isn't coming to me for any money." We talked about the…

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#60: The Truth About Connection: Why Success Feels Empty Without It 24:48

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Ambitious people fall into a trap: You've learned from a young age that achievement means love, and so, you chase achievement and other external markers of success only to realize the gnawing void is still there. Most think their childhood patterns will get dissolved by father time. But the truth is, these patterns adapt to your knowledge, and beco…

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MacroVoices #504 Brent Johnson: The Genius of Stablecoins 1:04:56

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Brent Johnson. They discuss why Brent says Stablecoin is going to be a game changer, even for those who aren’t interested in crypto assets. https://bit.ly/4oMi7IB 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3X396yV ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bi…

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#59: Why Being Yourself Feels Unsafe (But Why It's Necessary for Happiness) 29:12

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Most people spend their lives performing. Pretending to be who they think they should be — polished, composed, and never too much. But underneath, they feel like frauds. Because the parts of themselves they've hidden — the anger, the neediness, the shame — are still alive, whispering, "If they really knew you, they'd leave." That's why being yourse…

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MacroVoices #503 Adam Rozencwajg: Gold, Oil & Uranium 1:22:24

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Adam Rozencwajg. They discuss all things commodities from gold to oil to uranium. https://bit.ly/4oFcfAZ 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3L28R4t ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: htt…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Lily DeTaeye 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

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A very deep, and enigmatic singer, Lily DeTaeye has been carving out her piece of the music industry with some very distinctive folkish sound songs, then turned "Dream Pop" as of late. A transplant from Des Moines Iowa to New York City, she is still an ambassador for the music scene in the midwest. She has just released a few singles prepping for t…

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#58: Why Manipulation Always Backfires (& Authenticity Wins In The End) 26:59

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There is a seductive and destructive lie many people fall into: Learn the best tricks and gimmicks and you can have complete control over your relationships - romantic and business. It's so seductive because it promises control and success, but it's even more destructive because it delivers fear instead of control and breeds insecurity instead of s…

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MacroVoices #502 Tian Yang: A Whiff of Reflation? 52:52

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Tian Yang. They’ll discuss the leading indicators Variant Perception uses to guide their macro strategy, what they say about growth and inflation, and how that translates to trading opportunities. https://bit.ly/3KUt5Np Variant Perception: https://variantperception.com/macro-pack/ 🔻Download Big P…

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#57: How Deep-Rooted Sexual Shame Cripples Connection & Creates Conflict 26:50

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In pickup artist culture, men see women's natural defenses as tests and shields. Pass these "shit tests" and break through her "bitch shields," and you win her love and affection. But women aren't sitting around scheming elaborate tests or plotting shields. They're responding to lived experiences, not imagined battle plans. That's why these pickup …

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Sticy Jazz Interview Josh Hight (P.I.N.E.S) 1:14:29

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P.I.N.E.S. is the new project of Josh Hight, a motorcity born musician, who conducted this interview late night from his home near Brighton England. He was previously in the early 2000's post punk band "The Detachment Project", which showcased his musical prowess, just impressive there. They have just released a very moving ethereal EP called "In H…

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MacroVoices #501 Matt Barrie: AI Caramba? 1:09:02

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Matt Barrie. They discuss all things AI in this week’s feature interview. Is it a bubble about to burst, or a new secular trend that will soon be bigger than the Internet itself? https://bit.ly/4h3y1f3 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: http://bit.ly/435x6ot ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day tr…

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#56: The Moral Case for Ethical Seduction & Why It's Necessary for Connection 34:19

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There are two strategies men deploy when they're dating, but insecure. Either they try the "Nice Guy" approach or its opposite, the pickup artist approach. But even though these strategies are polar opposites, they suffer the same moral flaw of concealment. Whenever you put on a mask over yourself, you sever the possibility of authentic connection.…

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MacroVoices #500 Lyn Alden: What Will Stop This Train? 1:15:44

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Lyn Alden. Lyn picks up where Luke Gromen left off last week, sharing her views on what it would take to actually stop this train. http://bit.ly/48djn2y 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4pSOuGU ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fc…

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#55: Stop Hiding: How to Turn Guilt Into Growth (Without Shame Dragging You Down) 26:24

2M ago26:24

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What do you do after you fall short of your values? If you're like most of us, you deflect, you hide, and you collapse into toxic shame that severs your self-trust and self-respect. But there's another way to deal with your failures that can actually improve your relationship with yourself and others. This other way? Acknowledging healthy guilt wit…

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MacroVoices #499 Has The Luke Gromen Moment Arrived? 1:32:18

2M ago1:32:18

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Luke Gromen. They’ll discuss gold to bitcoin to stocks. And of course no Luke Gromen interview would be complete without an update on Luke’s outlook for the U.S. Dollar. https://bit.ly/4nn8U9t 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/46B94Tk ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at B…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Jah Wobble 1:17:15

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Jah Wobble is the original bassist for P.I.L. and has played in so many projects since then, you have probably heard him on some album on bass, not knowing it was him. He was given his name by Sid Vicious, and it stuck. One of the longest lasting punk artists who has gone into the world music genre, he has such trademark bass lines you can tell any…

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#54: Why Your Dark Side Isn't the Enemy—It's What Can Save You 33:46

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Most people walk around fighting an invisible war inside themselves. On the outside, they play the part of the "good person." But behind the mask lurk the emotions they've been told are unacceptable—envy, lust, anger, cruelty, shame. In families, in religions, in schools, the lesson was drilled in: don't show that side of yourself. So those parts g…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Rock Camp's David Fischof 57:05

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Alice Cooper, Slash, Gene Simmons, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Anne Wilson, Stephen Tyler, Roger Daltrey, .... Imagine being in a band with any of them, now that is actually a reality. David Fishof is the mastermind of making these dreams come true. "Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp" , or just "Rock Camp" is the opportunity for people to go and engage in a…

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MacroVoices #498 Louis-Vincent Gave: Which Megatrend Will Reshape The World? 1:04:57

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Louis-Vincent Gave. They discuss deflation, precious metals, equities, China, energy markets, and much more. https://bit.ly/3VqJY4t 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3KsOX25 ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Pat…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Tian Qyiy 1:16:07

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I have been a sucker for weird "World Music" the clashing of cultural sounds, and finding ways to weave the spirited folk music of people into completely different culture's music. When it is done right, there is something absolutely wonderful that comes from it, where the music takes you where it want's to go. I got to interview Charlie and John o…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Marc Shapiro/beatle wives 1:11:26

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Veteran rock journalist, and biopic author Marc Shaprio has written 90+ books about musicans, actors, and even a couple sci fi comic books with Julie Newmar.I have read plenty about The Beatles, I know people who were there, and told me stories I had never heard from any other source. Well, this time Marc Shapiro lays out with incredible detail a c…

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#53: Breaking Free from Sexual Shame: The Hidden Weight You Don't Have to Carry 33:32

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Most people, thanks to religious, cultural, or family baggage, carry around the unnecessary burden of toxic sexual shame. Sometimes this isn't even your own shame, it's been passed down through generations under the guise of virtue. Here's the problem: Unchecked sexual shame seeps into your relationships, your leadership, and threatens your very fu…

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MacroVoices #497 Dr. Anas Alhajji: The Impact of Trump Polices on Russia, China, India & OPEX+ 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Dr. Anas Alhajji. They discuss all things energy, from this past Sunday’s Group of 8 meeting to secondary sanctions strategy on India to the reincarnated Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project. https://bit.ly/4gkBeGI Trade Dr. Anas Alhajji's Oil View Live! (Members-Only Guest Pass) Register For A Fr…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Ty Herndon (round 3?) 1:16:45

3M ago1:16:45

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Ty Herndon is the first openly gay country music singer. I met him at Loveloud in 2019, and we have been friends ever since. He just sunsetted his passion project "Love and Acceptance" which was a music festival in Nashville celebrating the LGBTQ community in a city that is not as friendly to the cause as others. He explains why in this interview, …

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#52: Why Compassion is the Secret to Trust, Love, & Fulfillment 29:38

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There's one ingredient missing from many high achievers' lives that drains all the fulfillment from their success, turns small failures into a life-or-death scenario, and slowly poisons your relationships at home and at work. Worst part? Most high achievers have conditioned themselves into believing that this missing ingredient is a weakness to be …

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MacroVoices #496 Jim Bianco: The Post Covid Economy 1:08:04

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Jim Bianco. They discuss, whether a fed rate cut is even a good idea, inflation risks, the unobvious relationship between the jobs report and the southern border, why cutting short term rates could actually shock long-term yields higher, and much much more. https://bit.ly/3Vwtnfp Trade Bianco’s B…

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#51: Why Courage Is Key to the Life You've Been Chasing 25:31

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Most people treat fear as the enemy. They avoid it, numb it, or try to silence it. But here's the truth: fear isn't the problem. Fear is the forge where courage is born. Every meaningful step in life requires it. Asking for the promotion. Saying what you actually want in a relationship. Telling the truth when it risks your reputation. Without coura…

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MacroVoices #495 Louis-Vincent Gave: Understanding China's Structural Growth Drivers 1:02:00

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Louis-Vincent Gave. They'll discuss his long-term perspective on China’s role in the global economy, highlighting both its extraordinary infrastructure ambitions and the challenges of securing foreign capital amid shifting geopolitical realities. https://bit.ly/4mBZRAV ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day …

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#50: Integrity: Why It's Required for Happiness & How to Cultivate It 31:45

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If you constantly feel on edge, like a wave of anxiety is always crashing directly into your nervous system, then I have some tough news for you: The root of anxiety is almost always a lack of integrity in some aspect of your life. When you tell yourself one thing, but then do another thing, your body keeps score. It knows you're lying to yourself …

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MacroVoices #494 Micheal Every: Markets, Policy, Russia & More 1:04:49

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Michael Every. They'll discuss Markets, policy, Russia-US summit and much more. https://bit.ly/3JpAnYU 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/3UBs7aD ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https…

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25 Minute Banter with Dagger Polyester 30:39

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Dagger Polyester (they / them) is a non binary performance artist from Los Angeles, that covers subject matter to make you think. Having just finished an album "Perversion for Profit" we covered the subjects of shooting on film, the aesthetic of it, and how so much DIY can make the video something spectacular, then the subject is even much darker, …

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#49: The Surprising Power of Moral Character in a Cutthroat World 30:15

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There's a deep irony that happens to people who chase validation and power at all costs: They're the ones who end up exhausted, paranoid, alone, burnt out, bitter, and resentful in the long-term. If it hasn't happened yet, it's only a matter of time. The trouble is, many high achievers fall into this insidious trap of self-sabotage. You may have ev…

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MacroVoices #493 Ole Hansen: Commodities Are Heating Up! 1:02:34

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Ole Hansen. They’ll discuss all things commodities from tariffs to energy to precious metals and much more. https://bit.ly/3Uu4vog 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/47rWXKf ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patr…

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#48: Why the Sage's Journey Fulfills You When the Hero's Journey Stops Making Sense 27:20

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There's an ancient Western myth that's been adopted by the masses and often without their consent. It can be found in movies like Star Wars and Finding Nemo. It's in books like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. It's the secret theme included in your favorite TEDx Talk. And it's something that's taken for granted in almost every business podca…

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MacroVoices #492 Daniel Lacalle: The End of American Exceptionalism? 1:07:48

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Daniel Lacalle. They’ll discuss tariffs, recession risks, the European perspective on U.S. geopolitics and markets, the future of the EU’s relationship with the United States, precious metals, energy, and much more. https://bit.ly/4llKZ8z 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly…

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Sticky Jazz Interview Ariana And The Rose 1:09:54

4M ago1:09:54

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How do you manage and co ordinate a breakup? Well, maybe while dancing on top of a vintage car, or setting up a moment to drop the news. Either way Ariana DeLorenzo has you covered with the plan. Contained in her new album called "The Breakup Variety Hour". A veteran performer from Brooklyn has performed an interactive cabaret at "The House of Yes"…

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#47: Why Self-Help Isn't Working (& The Mirror Method That Finally Does) 20:18

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Most people I've coached have a similar story: They inherited the "Silent Blueprint" lie as a child that told them they must perform, impress, and achieve to feel like they're enough. And yet, at a certain point, their wins feel like losses. No matter how much they achieve, they go to bed with a dull emptiness in their chest that they can't explain…

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MacroVoices #491 Rick Rule: Oil, Uranium & Precious Metals 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

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MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Rick Rule. They’ll discuss oil, uranium, gold and silver, and much more. https://bit.ly/40McC34 🔻Download Big Picture Trading Chartbook 📈📉: https://bit.ly/4lUZ7qj ✅Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://bit.ly/4d1fcag 🔴 Subscribe to Patrick’s Youtube Channel: https://www.…