Best DRY ERASE Podcasts (2025)

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Deep-sea mining: The next frontier for critical minerals 17:42

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Rare-earth elements help power our everyday electrical devices, and that’s because most batteries are made with minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite. As of now, China has the largest reserve of these minerals. But some mining companies are eyeing the deep sea’s floor, says Marketplace contributor Dan Ackerman, because such rare earths…

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Chef Culture, Awards, Opening Restaurants with Joël Watanabe, Ron McKinlay and James Iranzad 1:27:02

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Recently, I sat down for a discussion with my good friend James Iranzad (co-owner and operator of Gooseneck Hospitality), along with two of the city's most respected chefs, Joël Watanabe (Kissa Tanto, Bao Bei, Meo) and Ron McKinlay. McKinlay is a Vancouver-born chef who has spent the past nine years in Toronto as the Executive Chef at Canoe in Toro…

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#162 - Useless Friends 29:41

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Have we become so transactional that we've forgotten the value of Useless friends? We kid. Everyone has some "use." But this week is about praising the friends whose company we keep just...because. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagra…

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Where to buy your vintage tech in Japan! 26:33

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...and why middle aged man aren't having the best time in Japan. Those lads need to up their Coolish levels, FYI. [email protected] for all your messages and commentary! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shopping through a K-shaped holiday season 27:42

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As another holiday season kicked off on Black Friday, finding the perfect gift is top of mind for many. But how much will weary American consumers be willing to spend this year? Based on early data … it’s a lot! Marketplace’s Kristin Schwab joins Kimberly to explain why the K-shaped economy may explain the contradiction and why AI is making its way…

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Is the U.S. a gerontocracy? 19:00

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The average age of Congress' members has gotten older compared to the Americans it represents. This 119th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. On today’s show, Princeton economist Owen Zidar joins Kimberly to explain how decades of public policy have fueled a generational wealth gap and what our so-called gerontocracy has to do with it. Plus, w…

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Same Sex Marriage Rulings in Japan and the EU, Rockettes and the American Girl Doll Store with Guest Host Naomi Ekperigin! 54:52

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While Erin is out of town Bryan is joined by friend of the show Naomi Ekperigin this week! We discuss what we did for Thanksgiving, and how Bryan spent last week with his family doing a tour of NYC including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and an investigative report on how the American Girl Doll Store is one big scam. Bryan covers a recent ru…

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Why Not To Drink Alcohol On A Japanese Ferry 32:14

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Get it down ya, and get funky (on a ferry.) [email protected] is our email address, please use it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unhinged Holiday Diaries: Dating Era, Hair By Chrissy Chaos, Y2K Christmas Bday Plans & Spiritual Signs 48:40

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This week on The Dry Diaries, your two most unhinged girls in LA are officially back. Rachel and I just signed a year-long lease together, and since it’s been a minute since she’s been on the pod, we had to sit down and catch you up on everything. We get into our dating eras- how we’re actually going on dates (growth), why movie dates are a cop-out…

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The human story behind a digital time capsule 21:18

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If you could send a message to yourself, 20 years into the future, what would you say? On today’s show, Scientific American’s editor-in-chief David Ewalt joins Kimberly to share how he built an e-mail time capsule two decades ago and how human relationships kept the project alive despite the challenges of a rapidly changing technology and media lan…

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#161 - Friendship FOMO 31:36

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When your friends hang out without you, the sting of FOMO hits hard. Karo and Matt dig into why it feels so personal and what it really says about your relationships. And when you’re the one who plans something and has to leave people out, we unpack the guilt and how to handle both sides with clarity and kindness. Check out our new Audible Original…

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Japan’s Worst Fire in 50 Years Destroys 170 Buildings 30:47

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More import/export tips next time round, people! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 105: Final Girl Killer from Tomorrow vs. Madness in the Dark 52:00

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Getting cool stuff from real people in the mail is the new Bitcoin. See what might be in your Breakup Gaming Society swag envelope. Game of the Week (3:17)Final Girl: Madness in the Dark is back on the table. I showed it to a non-tabletop buddy and he got so excited, he got his own base game and the Killer from Tomorrow movie. Hear what happens as …

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Dr. Nachi Felt: Always Becoming 52:08

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Sometimes at fifteen, sometimes much later, we finally stop running from ourselves. We sit down and ask the quiet but impossible question: Who do I want to be? This conversation begins with a name. I first knew him as Michael — the professional veneer that felt safe, pronounceable, uncontroversial. But today he is Nachi, reclaiming the Hebrew name …

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From "Million Bazillion": What is Black Friday? 32:03

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Each year on Black Friday, millions of Americans go out in search of the best holiday season shopping deals. But have you ever wondered about the origins of the holiday? The little ones in your life may be wondering about that too. Today, we’re sharing a special crossover episode from Marketplace kids podcast “Million Bazillion.” Bridget and Ryan t…

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From "How We Survive": The Dry Line 33:45

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Hey Smarties! Happy Thanksgiving. Today we’re sharing an episode from the latest season of Marketplace’s climate podcast, “How We Survive,” that has to do with the future of what’s on your dinner table. As the planet heats up, the climate of the Midwest is changing. It’s pushing the invisible line separating the humid East and arid West eastward wh…

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Why This Japanese Icon Is Being Retired 23:27

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Poor Chris, he had so much to live for! [email protected] for all your messages - get them in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dateline Recap: The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire 52:06

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're off this week but we wanted to share one of our recent favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Palm Springs, big hair, adult film stars, celebrities, and an iconic local journalist who we'd marry in a heartbeat. The gayest Dateline we've ever covered. Dateline Season 34, Episode 3. A group of conspirators, includ…

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Thanksgiving Therapy: Boundaries, Boys, Family Drama & Hometown Chaos 36:11

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Happy Holidays Dearests! This weeks entry i’m with my good friend, Gabriella Gomez, and today we’re talking all things Thanksgiving. We’re breaking down the traditions we grew up with, the random questions that come out of nowhere, and the holiday drama you swear you’re too old for… until it happens again. We get into what it’s actually like going …

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How prediction markets are transforming sports betting 18:42

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Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today’s show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to explain how prediction markets are disrupting sports betting and the legal questions surrounding it. Plus, we’ll get into what it means to live in a world…

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#160 - 22nd Annual Man of the Year Dinner 29:52

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Matt and Karo head home to celebrate the 22nd year of the greatest friendship ritual on Earth: the Man of the Year dinner at Peter Luger Steakhouse. A crew of friends from second grade, one annual winner, and a trophy etched with names for life. At its core, it’s about how tradition anchors friendship and removes the guesswork. That’s why we’re suc…

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China Warns Citizens Not to Travel to Japan! 28:30

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Command, conquer and get emailin'! [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cheers to hosting better parties this holiday season 23:17

18d ago23:17

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The holidays are just around the corner. And for many, it might mean being a guest at, or hosting, a friendsgiving get-together or other holiday party. Regardless of which side of the gathering you’re on, it can be stressful. But fret not! Casey Elsass, author of the book “What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life,” joins Kimberly …

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The COP without the U.S. 15:34

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The United Nations’ climate summit, COP30, is underway in Brazil. But one country is notably absent: the United States. On today’s show, climate law expert Jennifer Haverkamp joins Kimberly to share her takeaways from COP30 so far and what the United States’ absence means for the future of global climate progress. Plus, the growing debate over whet…

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Gay Marriage Support in Decline, Menopause Treatment Changes, Cigarettes and Books from the 1930s 1:06:21

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This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now inc…

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Japan’s Sleep-Deprived Leader Works on 2 Hours Sleep! 30:18

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That's quite simply not enough sleep. [email protected] if you'd like to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are we on the cusp of another big health care debate? 21:16

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For the Affordable Care Act, it’s been one battle after another. The ongoing fight over the ACA subsidies at the center of the government shutdown are just the latest flash point in the law’s 15-year history. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner joins Kimberly to break down where things stand with the ACA and whether we’re on the cusp of another national …

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#159 - Finding Fringe Friends 30:27

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Instead of trying to turn complete strangers into friends, we recommend starting with “fringe friends” – acquaintances you already kinda know. Karo and Matt discuss where to find fringe friends and how to turn them into binge friends – buddies you see all the time. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! G…

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Why NOT to Eat Family Mart Fried Chicken 29:22

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Unbelievable, we know - but Chris was actually the one to title this episode. The boy's changed. [email protected] for your complaints! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 104: Lichoma TTRPG Deep-Dive Interview + SETI Preview 54:01

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Was happy to learn that Fake Minotaur Buttholes, a game for the whole family, is now available at Target. Games of the Week (2:29) • SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is set up and previewed. It’s going to be a very Euro winter. • A deep-dive with Walt into the rancid alleys and bleak implications of Lichoma, an impressive indie meatpu…

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What’s happening in Vegas? 28:36

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The Latin Grammys threw a party in Las Vegas last night. But this year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has had a chilling effect on the Latin entertainment industry. Mountain West News Bureau reporter Yvette Fernandez joins Kimberly from Las Vegas to share her reporting, including how the city is handling a lengthy tourism slump. …

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On the Eater 38, Opening a Restaurant in NYC, and the Rise of Food Content Creators 1:27:51

21d ago1:27:51

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Once again, I'm joined by James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus), as we dig into a few topics that have been top of mind lately... We kick things off by unpacking what the BCGEU strike has meant for the hospitality industry, and how we can better protect ourselves during future labour negotiations. From th…

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An unbalancing of power 21:10

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Congress may have ended the shutdown (finally), but it’s still entangled in a power struggle with the Executive Branch. Kai Ryssdal has thoughts. On the show today, Kai and Kimberly get into what comes next in the shutdown’s wake, how the Trump administration’s tariff arguments went over at the Supreme Court and what the sliding balance of power in…

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New York Times Blaming Women in the Workplace, Kim Davis’ Supreme Court Defeat, Austin, Erewhon Smoothies and Digi-Annie 1:13:55

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Erin is dehydrated after her visit to Austin, Bryan befriends his Erewhon-going seatmates on a flight to New York, plus some balm/SPF talk and a celebration of the results from last week’s elections. Erin discusses the NYT Opinion interview with three feminist conservative bootlickers titled “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace”. Bryan brings u…

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Japan Deploys Army to Tackle Rising Bear Threat! 34:21

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These bears don't care! We have been misinformed. [email protected] for your stories of derring do, or bear encounters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Main Character Energy 101: Saying No, Setting Boundaries, and Manifesting Your Dream Life with Alyssa Herrmann 54:41

27d ago54:41

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This week on The Dry Diaries, I sat down with life coach and mindfulness mentor Alyssa Herrmann, and honestly… this one hit deep. We talked about saying no without guilt, how to manifest through journaling, and why creating healthy habits doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Alyssa walked me through her morning presence practice, her journey building…

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The rise of the "solo economy" 22:49

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It’s Singles Day in China: a retail holiday that runs circles around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. By comparison, single Americans are an untapped market according to Peter McGraw, behavioral economist and host of the podcast “Solo: The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life.” But as the single population grows in the United States, will that …

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#158 - Making Friends When You're Older 30:16

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We all have it easy when there are friends everywhere: in school, in the dorms, in your first apartment, at your office. But what happens as you get older and that surface area dwindles? Matt and Karo discuss how to handle it and make sure you have friends at all phases of life. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode…

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The Unsettling Reality of of Japanese Cults! 31:27

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Think of your carbon footprint, cultists. Surely there's an easier way? [email protected] is the way to get involved... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How rising energy costs factored into Virginia's elections 26:18

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On today’s edition of Economics on Tap, we’re heading to Virginia! The state held major elections this week, and affordability was top of mind for voters. VPM News reporter Patrick Larsen joins Kimberly to debrief the election results and explain why rising energy costs were a key campaign issue—and what data centers have to do with it. Plus, we’ll…

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Quantum computing: What's all the hype about? 18:34

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Quantum computing is still in an experimental phase, but tech companies say it could eventually have an enormous impact on the global economy. How long is that going to take? On today’s show, science journalist Dan Garisto joins Kimberly to break down the basics of quantum computing and why it could take many years for the technology to move out of…

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Javier Milei, Gender Pay Gap Widening, Slow Horses and Great Aunt Tiny 54:37

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This week Erin goes horseback riding which causes Bryan's childhood equine trauma to resurface. Bryan discusses Argentinian President Javier Milei's Trump-style crusade against "LGBTQ+ ideology" and his ban on gender affirming care. Erin covers the gender pay gap which has widened for a second year in a row due to women being forced back into the o…

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Police Catch Japanese Man Who Stole 2,000 Bikes 22:32

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What on EARTH does one do with so many bikes? [email protected] if you know... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Football To Life Lessons: Turning Grief, Pressure, And Purpose Into A Playbook 37:20

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Welcome to another entry of The Dry Diaries! This week I sat down with Foster Sawyer- former Division I quarterback at TCU and Stephen F. Austin, now Director of Football at AP Ranch, a nonprofit that works with elite athletes like Travis Hunter and many more. Foster opens up about his journey as a college athlete: the highs, the heartbreaks, the t…

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Friends, foes, and tariffs 20:15

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have rattled the global economy this year. That goes for both allies and adversaries of the United States. But the future of some of these tariffs hinge on the outcome of a Supreme Court case challenging their legality. On today’s show, Asma Khalid, co-host of “The Global Story” podcast from the BBC, joins Kimberly …

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#157 - Friendship Myths, Part II 31:08

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In the second installment of their Friendship Myths series, Karo and Matt tackle whether friends should always take your side no matter what, if it’s possible to reconnect once you drift apart, and whether your friends should like all the same people you do. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY…

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This Hidden Region in Japan Won Best Global Location 2026 27:55

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The Abroad In Japan podcast: Japan's best kept secret. [email protected] for all your messages - and if you fancy a bit more Yamagata: A Day at Yamadera Mountain Temple (Sharla) and I Survived Japan's Snowiest Town ⛩️ Winter Road Trip (Chris) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ENLxO4wNE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDUVG1gR6rI Ho…

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Episode 103 - Cave Evil Reprint: The Resurrection of the Pedal-to-the-Metal Cult Hit 46:08

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Ah, Halloween, when I turn out every light in my house except for a floodlight trained on a pile of cursed items in my driveway. Game of the Week (4:04) I chat up fellow Coloradan (and fellow Nate) Nate Hayden, one of the three cats who designed the wild demonic underground wargame, Cave Evil, which became a nigh-unobtainable cult hit in the years …

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James Ochoa: The Storm Chaser 1:06:20

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Some people study chaos because they have to. Others because they can’t look away. James Ochoa has spent his life inside both camps—born into a noisy, loving, impossibly crowded family, raised amid the unpredictable rhythms of mental illness and grace, and shaped by a series of accidents and near misses that could have ended him. Instead, they gave…

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How to face your financial fears 28:30

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On today’s show, we’re talking about facing your financial fears, because it’s a scary time for many in this economy! Reema Khrais, host of “This Is Uncomfortable,” joins Kimberly to unpack the financial anxieties some of our listeners shared with us, from feeling behind on retirement savings to feeling uncertain about the economy future generation…