Best Dr Chase A Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Malala Yousafzai Is Finding Her Way 1:49:57

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Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, education activist, and survivor of a Taliban assassination attempt at age fifteen. This conversation explores the gulf between icon and identity—what happens when you're trying to figure out who you are while everybody has already decided for you. We discuss PTSD that surfaced years late…

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Chasing Storms and Stories: Ross Janssen's Meteorological Journey | Forecasting Kansas 59:30

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What is it like to be the person everyone turns to when the sky turns dark and the sirens start to wail? This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of broadcast meteorology, storm chasing, and the unique Kansas weather community, featuring Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist at KWCH, and a few surprise guests (both human and canine). Highlights…

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Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working 2:37:34

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Andy Galpin is a PhD in exercise bioenergetics, professor at Parker University, and elite performance coach to professional and Olympic athletes. This conversation explores his framework of nine fitness adaptations and why many people plateau in what could be called the "gray zone"—working hard enough to feel exhausted but not specifically enough t…

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The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI 2:15:37

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Nick Thompson is CEO of The Atlantic, an elite marathoner, and author of the memoir The Running Ground. This conversation explores how running reveals our deepest inherited patterns. We discuss Nick's journey from getting fired from CBS in under an hour to running The Atlantic, reconciling with his brilliant father's tragic collapse, setting age-gr…

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The Legacy of Dr. Frank Tracz: A Career in Kansas State Marching Band | Directing Kansas 51:14

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What does it take to build a legacy that inspires thousands, and how do you know when it’s time to hand over the keys? From humble beginnings in Cleveland to leading one of the most celebrated college marching bands in the country, Dr. Frank Tracz’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, grit, and the power of community. Whether you’re a band kid,…

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How Joanne Molinaro Found Herself Through Food 2:09:37

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Joanne Molinaro, aka The Korean Vegan, is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author who has redefined food storytelling through viral videos. This conversation explores her journey from the facile safety of corporate law to creative uncertainty, using food to reconcile generational trauma, and navigating the liminal space between Korean tradition…

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Steps of Tradition: Greg Victors' Journey as a Wichita War Dancer 1:23:56

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What does it mean to truly connect with the land, its people, and the stories that shaped them? Join our conversation with Greg Victors, the Wichita War Dancer, as we explore Native American heritage, resilience, and the ongoing journey of cultural preservation in Kansas and beyond. Discover the power of tradition, the importance of representation,…

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ROLL ON: American Tiger, Adventures Abroad, & The Art of Showing Up 1:40:49

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Roll On is here! Adam Skolnick and I catch up after a month of nonstop travel. Tokyo for the Track & Field World Championships, New York, and DC multiple times. Big news: Adam announces his debut novel American Tiger—20 years in the making, with the audiobook recorded right here in our studio. Also on tap: my family crisis that required an Ocean's …

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How Emily Harrington Became The First Woman To Free Climb El Cap’s Golden Gate In Under 24 Hours 2:02:07

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Emily Harrington is a professional climber who became the first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate route in under 24 hours, captured in the documentary Girl Climber. This conversation explores her 50-foot fall that nearly ended everything, the eating disorder that almost destroyed her career, and how crying while climbing became her stren…

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Community Building at Kansas Wesleyan with Matt Thompson | Kansan by Choice 57:35

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Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing 2:48:27

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Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences. This conversation explores why men have 50% fewer friends than twenty years ago, the crisis of modern masculinity, shadow work, and John's concept of "sacred refusal" —honoring the adaptations that once saved us but now destroy us. We discuss why suf…

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Service and Passion: Abel Frederic on Strengthening Kansas | Giving Kansas 1:16:36

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What does it take to turn a personal journey into a force for community change? Today’s conversation explores the inspiring story of Abel Frederic, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of the Plains. From his roots as the son of Haitian immigrants to his leadership in Kansas, Abel shares how service, collaboration, and innovation can tr…

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Women's Health Compilation: Leading Experts On All Things Estrogen, Menopause, Fertility, & The Diet That Changes Everything 1:03:21

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This Women's Health and Hormones Compilation explores how estrogen regulates brain function, why 86% of mothers lose core strength with no recovery protocol, and the critical timing window for hormone therapy. Featured experts include Dr. Lisa Mosconi (ep. 819), Dr. Robin Berzin (ep. 873), Dr. Neal Barnard (ep. 492), Dr. Gemma Newman (ep. 678), and…

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Shaping SPED in Central Kansas with Jeff Hayes - Accessible Kansas 1:06:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Hayes, Executive Director of the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE), to unpack how special education works across partnering districts. Jeff explains how CKCIE helps shape and interpret school policies, coordinates services across rural and urban districts, and supports students, families, and edu…

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Anatoli Bugorski and the Splitting Headache. (Hit in the Face with a Particle Accelerator) 33:29

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Episode 9: Anatoli Bugorski. Anatoli and the Splitting Headache. One more story to tell today in our mini series of scientific heroes who work in dangerous mediums and, like the last couple of episodes, today's story is also a cautionary tale of sorts, but it's a story of a mistake most of us won't even have a chance to duplicate even if we wanted …

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Olympic Legend Dara Torres: Age-Defying Fitness, Eating Disorders & Protecting The Next Generation of Gold Medal Talent 1:37:25

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Dara Torres is a 5-time Olympian, 12-time Olympic medalist, and the oldest swimmer to ever win an Olympic medal at age 41. We explore how she broke American records two years after giving birth, trained only five days a week while beating teenagers, and missed her sixth Olympics by nine-hundredths of a second. We discuss her revolutionary recovery-…

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Quicksilver: The Life and Loss of Karen Wetterhahn 34:14

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Quicksilver: The Life and Loss of Karen Wetterhahn Hello friends, and welcome to episode #8. Today we have another riveting but tragic story for you. If you haven't listened to episode 7 yet, it isn't absolutely necessary, but it would do you well to hear the stories of early nuclear pioneers like Louis Sloten, Cecil Kelly, and Harry Daghlian, and …

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Interview Rapper, DJ, and Arts Activist Cash Hollistah - Beats Kansas 57:53

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In this episode, we sit down with Cash Hollistah, a local Kansan and creative force in the Salina arts community. Known for his music, storytelling, and leadership, Cash shares what inspires his artistry and how he uses his voice to spark connection and conversation. We talk about the power of music in Kansas, how creativity can transform communiti…

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The Nefarious Demon Core and the Physicists it Killed in the Pursuit of Nuclear Dominance. (Dangers in the workplace #1) 54:48

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Psychologist Marc Brackett On Why You Can't Name Your Emotions, Cognitive Strategies For Emotional Regulation, & Giving Yourself Permission To Feel 2:28:47

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Dr. Marc Brackett is a Yale professor, founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and creator of the RULER program implemented in 5,000 schools worldwide. This conversation explores Marc's journey from childhood trauma to emotion expert, his RULER framework for emotional intelligence, and why dealing with feelings is a crucial skill mos…

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Beyond Eat, Pray, Love: Elizabeth Gilbert's Raw Truth About Addiction, Codependency & The Awakening That Saved Her Life 2:25:31

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Elizabeth Gilbert is the bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" and her new memoir "All the Way to the River." This conversation explores sex and love addiction, her partner's death during relapse, and finding recovery through radical honesty. We discuss hitting rock bottom while buying drugs for her dying partner, six years of celibacy as self-ca…

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Resilient Kansan - Trisha Smith 1:09:49

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In this episode of Ask A Kansan, we sit down with Trisha Smith, Director of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge (Friends of Maxwell) in Canton, KS. Trisha shares how a winding, resilient life journey led her to steward one of Kansas’s most remarkable prairie preserves. We talk about the refuge’s mission, the impact of bison and elk on native grasslands, and th…

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Rhett & Link On Building A (Mythical) Media Empire, The Price of Public Friendship, & Leaving The Evangelical Church 2:11:06

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Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal are the creators of Good Mythical Morning, one of YouTube's most-watched daily shows with over 19 million subscribers and 8 billion views. This conversation explores their 40-year friendship, spiritual deconstruction from evangelical Christianity, the soul cost of YouTube's algorithm, their self-funded series Wonderho…

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Balloon Boy and Jetpack Guy Take to the Skies! Wacky History of Flight #4. 33:36

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EPISODE 6: Balloon Boy and Jetpack Guy Take to the Skies! Wacky History of Flight #4. Well, we finally made it! This is the final episode of our look at the lesser known facets of the history of flight. I thought this would be a short task, but each week's research unearthed more and more fascinating stories and interesting characters to the point …

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Lawnchair Larry, the Floating Hero-Priest and Backyard Aeronauts Take Flight. (History of Flight #3) 45:55

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Interesting Pod #5 - LawnChair Larry and Backyard Aeronauts Take Flight. Today we finally get to the inspiration for this set of episodes: Lawnchair Larry himself - the man who tied a bunch of balloons to his lawnchair and flew off into history. A great, great story - and a cautionary tale. But before we get to that, let me do the typical podcast h…

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Picturing Kansas - Jim Richardson 1:18:18

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In this week’s Ask A Kansan, we’re honored to sit down with Jim Richardson, acclaimed photographer for National Geographic and contributing editor for TRAVELER Magazine. Over the course of his career, Jim has photographed more than fifty stories for National Geographic, traveling from volcanic peaks to the depths of the soil beneath our feet, from …

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Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner On The Art of Creative Rebellion 2:31:23

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Jay Duplass is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and co-architect of the mumblecore movement. Michael Strassner is a comedian, actor, and the protagonist of Jay's new film "The Baltimorons." This conversation explores Jay's first solo directing effort in 14 years, Michael's journey from rock bottom to seven years of sobriety, and how they created …

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The Human Brain: Leading Experts On Preventing Cognitive Decline, Understanding Addiction, The Neurochemistry of Spirituality & The Mind-Body Connection 1:16:43

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Dr. Andrew Huberman, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai, Dr. Anna Lembke, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. David Spiegel are researchers exploring the mysteries of our most enigmatic organ. This compilation reveals how three pounds of tissue controls everything—from the vascular networks that determine cognitive destiny to the neurochemistry that drives addictio…

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Uncovering Kansas - Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover 1:02:42

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas, and Curator at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum. A proud member of the Pawnee Nation, Carlton shares his expertise on Kansas archaeology, Native history, and cultural preservation. Our conversation ex…

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Me, But Better: Olga Khazan On The Science of Personality Change, Challenging Fixed Mindsets, & The Big Five Traits That Shape Your Life 2:12:04

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Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." This conversation explores personality mutability and Olga's experiment to transform from anxious introvert to someone freed from her own patterns. We discuss the Big Five traits, her Miami breakdown that sparked everything, and why anxiety isn't actually your superpower…

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The Space Race Begins: The Real Wonder Twins, First Female in Space, First Female Astronaut, and other Flight Adventures. 45:36

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Interesting Pod #4 - The Space Race Begins: The Real Wonder Twins, First Female in Space, First Female Astronaut, and other Flight Adventures. Last week we put on our wingsuit, or aired up our balloon, which is probably safer, and took a look at the history of humans engaging in flight, and a few early aeronautical pioneers like the Montgolfier Bro…

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Sampling Kansas - Marci Penner 59:18

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In this episode of Ask A Kansan, we sit down with Marci Penner, co-founder of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Alongside her father, Marci has dedicated her work to showcasing the heart of Rural Kansas, enhancing tourism outreach, and strengthening small-town communities. As a leading expert on what Rural Kansas has to offer, she shares her insights,…

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Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute 2:34:13

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James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery. This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of "prowling with the panther." We discuss the intersection of creativit…

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Oh, the Humanity! - Lawnchair Larry, The French Superman, The Magnificent Montgolfiers, and the Pursuit of Human Flight! 54:15

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Who doesn't want to fly?? From ancient times, humans have looked to the Heavens and imagined what it might be like to glide among the clouds. 1000 years before the birth of Christ, the Psalmist looked in wonder to the skies and imagined flying through them, writing, "If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9 I…