Best DWAYNE YOUNG Podcasts (2026)

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The Best Nerd Stuff of 2025 1:32:09

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We ring in the new year by immediately reflecting on the old year. What were the best games, movies, comics, shows, and songs of 2025? We'll tell you and even read some of your picks. Then the boys reflect on the first year of the podcast's big new change and their favorite moments. THIS IS NOT A CLIP SHOW, WE RECORDED ALL NEW STUFF! BUT YES APRIL …

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Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine. 19:48

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Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself fighting tooth and nail to keep up with life's demands every winter? You may be dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Brittany has developed her own morning routine to combat this type of depression. Today, she's joined by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, p…

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Why Fatherhood Research Matters: Data, Dads, and the “So What?” Question with Dr. Matthew Shepherd 56:05

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Five seasons in, the I Am Dad Podcast continues to examine the foundations of responsible fatherhood—and this episode goes straight to the core question too few ask: So what? Host Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated, welcomes national thought leader Matthew Shepherd, founder of Midwest Evaluation and Research, for a wide-ranging and deepl…

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2026 Predictions: Beyoncé retires, AI busts, Democrats lift weights 22:40

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What's in and what's out in 2026? Let's set the stage for what to watch out for in the new year. As you fill out your own bingo card for what will or will not happen in 2026, join Brittany, NPR's tech correspondent Bobby Allyn, and NPR's political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. They are laying out the puzzle pieces of 2026 - from the politics o…

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Caitlin Clark on New Nike Ad, Signature Shoe & Fantasy Punishments + Week 18 Preview | EP 173 1:29:52

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Nike! On today’s episode, we are welcoming back to the show WNBA Superstar, Caitlin Clark! Caitlin and the guys get her thoughts on what went into creating her new Nike commercial, what she’s planning for her first signature shoe, her reaction to Jason dunking, how she’s feeling ge…

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Beware the Wellness Industrial Complex! 18:25

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From CBD leggings to Soulcycle, wellness is reshaping our relationships to our bodies and souls. But what even is "wellness?" Well, for one, it's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars. And it encompasses all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki, to treating wellness itself li…

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What Makes a Great Christmas Movie 1:29:00

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Yes, we're a little late for Christmas but that's because we were busy watching Michael Caine act his ass off in front of a bunch of Muppets. Jake, Holden, and Mike talk about their favorite Christmas movies and TV specials, and unlike the Chanukah episode there isn't time to list them all. And yes Die Hard gets it due because we're not having that…

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The privilege of being "skinny" 15:19

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If society privileges "thin" people, should you aspire to conform? And at what cost? Last year, online influencer Slim Kim went viral for a TikTok where she said she loves "being skinny." It sparked a debate that continued throughout 2025: how do we talk about bodies without falling into "body fascism." And with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy floodi…

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Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review: Building Fatherhood Infrastructure That Changes Families 10:42

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2025 was not a year of isolated wins — it was a year of alignment. In this Fathers Incorporated 2025 Year in Review, we reflect on how fatherhood moved beyond conversation and into infrastructure, systems change, and national influence. Across programs, policy, media, and community engagement, Fathers Incorporated strengthened its role as a trusted…

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How to manifest your best year yet 20:54

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If you want something badly enough, should you have it? Today, Brittany is investigating so-called "manifestation." It's this popular belief that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. But here's the thing: our relationship to the internet and algorithms is creating a feedback loop that actually makes our own dreams seem more...poss…

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Kylie Kelce on Kid Meltdowns, Dude Gift Advice, Japanese Maples & New Heights Secret Santa | EP 172 1:30:21

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Nike. Today, we are joined by the only 4x guest in the history of New Heights, Kylie Kelce! For our holiday spectacular episode, the New Heights team exchanges their Secret Santa gifts, Kylie joins us to recap what she’s been up to since being dethroned as our most viewed episode, …

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How Christianity got popular again 19:24

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Christianity showed up in the mainstream in unexpected ways this year. Are we in a revival? Take a look at this year's Billboard charts. For the first time, multiple Christian musicians charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and stayed there for weeks. And some of the biggest hits of the year - like Alex Warren's "Ordinary" - pull from…

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Our Chanukah and or Hanukkah Episode 1:21:45

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Get ready for the festival of lights that lasts eight nights with about half a dozen TV specials and movies that you can enjoy gelt free every Chanukah! Jake talks about growing up Jewish and celebrating a traditional Chanukah, Mike explains what it's like only be half Jewish and never more than half interested in Chanukah and Holden keeps talking …

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Paul Rudd on Why Jack Black is The Best, Worst Auditions, Chiefs Fandom & Naming Your Nuts | EP 171 48:39

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92%ers, welcome to another guest episode of New Heights! Today we are joined by actor, Chiefs Fan, and the first guest we ever had on the show, Paul Rudd! Paul and the guys discuss everything from why Jack Black is the absolute best, our new favorite phrase ‘Buffalo Sober,’ Kelce home movies, if Paul knows ball, why he still has joy for the Chiefs,…

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The not-so-secret lives of Mormon women 19:35

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Why are Mormons so popular, you ask? Because it's part of their faith. From Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to your favorite homemaking TikTok influencers, the women of the Church of Latter Day Saints have been gaining massive audiences for over a decade. Brittany is joined by Jana Riess, senior columnist at Religious News Service and autho…

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Is Home Alone a Top 5 Christmas Movie? ft. Kylie Kelce | New Heights Film Club 37:47

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On this edition of New Heights Film Club, we are joined by Kylie Kelce to review the 1990 Christmas classing "Home Alone." The Kelces debate if this is a top 5 Christmas movie of all time, if Peter McCallister is the worst movie dad of all time, and who is the "Kevin" of the Kelce family. New Heights airs every Wednesday during the NFL Season so ma…

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The embarrassing truth of dating men 15:22

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What's it like to date a man? Ask pop stars or your friends, and you might hear it's a struggle. From Sabrina Carpenter to Summer Walker, some of the biggest female artists on the charts today…are absolutely through with men. It’s a sentiment that has a name: heteropessimism. Coined in 2019 by the writer Asa Seresin, the term encapsulates the embar…

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Chiefs' Streak Ends, Mahomes Injury, Rivers Reactions, Eagles Blowout & Playoff Predictions | EP 170 55:13

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Allstate! On today’s episode, Travis gets candid about the end of the Chiefs playoff hopes, the Mahomes injury, and how he’s approaching the last three games of the season. We also react to the Eagles blowing out the Raiders, Grandpa Rivers making his first start since 2020, break …

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The real meaning of "6 7" 20:37

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There’s been a lot of discourse about what “6 7” means, but what actually makes it meaningful? The “6 7" meme was everywhere this year, online and off. Scrolling through TikTok? You probably encountered it. Sitting in math class? Your teacher probably dreaded everyone shouting out the numbers when they came up in class. NPR intern Sanidhya Sharma i…

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The Rocky Road of Dwayne Johnson 1:30:45

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The Rock was on top of the world for years but now he's making moves that have raised everyone else's eyebrows but his own. In the past few years he's tried to lay the smackdown on Vin Diesel, the DC universe, and...Christmas? What happens when a manly man becomes more of a brandy brand? And is it possible to still call yourself the people's champi…

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The Winners & Losers of 2025 29:03

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Welcome to the third annual IBAMMYs Culture Awards Show, where we reflect and honor the best and worst cultural moments of the year. Brittany is joined by Sam Sanders, host of KCRW's The Sam Sanders Show, and Tre'vell Anderson, host of The Seated podcast. All three nominated a person or moment for each of the four categories. NPR's Culture Committe…

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The Quiet Work Every Father Must Do: You Can’t Father with Noise in Your Soul with Wayne Dawson 1:02:09

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In this powerful and reflective episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Coach Wayne Dawson—certified life and mindset coach, father of seven, and a man whose journey through family, faith, and leadership exemplifies what it means to live with legacy in mind. Wayne shares a deeply personal story about growing up with a strong…

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The secret to Heated Rivarly's success 20:11

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Heated Rivalry - the hit HBO Max series - has it all: scintillating romance, hot guys, sports (kind of), and, most importantly, portrayals of gay love and sex that don’t hold back. Steamy, sensual TV shows aren’t new, but the Canadian series has captured the public's attention in a way that a show hasn’t in a while. So, what’s behind its cultural r…

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Chiefs and Eagles Frustrations, Philip Rivers Returns and Kelce Hygiene | EP 169 48:03

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by YETI! On today’s episode, we recap a frustrating week of football for the Chiefs and Eagles. Travis shares his candid thoughts on the loss to the Texans, and Jason lets us know why the Eagles had him saying “FML.” We also react to the breaking news about Phillip Rivers, watch a chi…

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That friend's wedding is too dang expensive… 19:25

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Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings? Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So what’s driving up the cost of weddings for guests? And what makes it…

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The Trial of Nintendo 1:24:53

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Nintendo, the company we grew up with and loved for it's cute characters and intuitive gameplay will now tell you "Hey Nintendon't mod your system or we'll brick the damn thing". Has Nintendo gotten more litigious or is it baked into their DNA like mute protagonists and Italian Stereotypes? Holden is the prosecutor, Jake the defender (it is a Japan…

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Do kids need a dad? Ask single moms. 21:08

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More women than ever are choosing to raise their children by their self. Is it time to hit reset on what we mean by "family" in America? America has some deeply held prejudices toward single moms, but some studies show that 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. In this episode Brittany looks into the joy and challenges these women …

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Why Men Suffer in Silence: Breaking the Global Mental Health Stigma of Abused Men 50:54

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In this eye-opening episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Tom Garber, the Berlin-based founder of Hope for Men—a global platform dedicated to male mental health and the host of the groundbreaking podcast What Happened to Me. Through his own experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and his journey toward healing, …

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Woke is BACK! ...really? 17:59

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Some say we're entering the Woke 2.0 era. Is that real or imagined? From declining Target sales to Mamdani's election, some folks online are feeling a vibe shift. Is that feeling...woke? And if so, does that mean woke is back in style? To answer those questions - and to dissect whether or not woke ever left - Brittany is joined by Constance Grady, …

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Tickling Tonsils, Kiffin Drama & George Clooney on Pranks, Parenting & Jason's Batman | EP 168 1:35:06

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92%ers, welcome to this week’s episode of New Heights brought to you by YETI! Today, we are joined by Hollywood icon George Clooney! But first, we recap Jason’s militia adventures in New England, break down our New Heights Belly Bucking tailgate at the Linc, we try to figure out how the Chiefs will be “tickling your tonsils,” Jason explains why he’…

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The social etiquette of sharing location 19:52

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Is location tracking building relationships? Or ruining them? Four in ten U.S. adults share their locations with at least one person. But while it’s convenient – is it a violation of privacy? And who really needs to know where you are? We're getting into how location sharing became a norm, the pros and cons, and how to turn it off without making th…

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An MCU Villains tier list 1:57:42

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We ranked the MCU Avengers and you seemed to like that enough to fill us with enough delusions of grandeur to rank the colorful (often green or gray) bad guys of the MCU. We're talking everyone from Abomination to Zemo! Every character is beloved by someone which is the only way you can justify Jake sticking up for Kaecilius, Mike rewatching Iron M…

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The myth of modern "adulthood" 17:06

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What does it mean to be an independent adult? More young adults live with their parents than in the past, and are also delaying the traditional markers of independent adulthood like marriage and childbirth. Roughly nine-in-ten parents say it’s extremely or very important to them that their children be financially independent when they are adults, b…

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Redemption, Vision, and Faith: Dwayne Roberts on Helping Men Rebuild After Incarceration 1:01:35

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In this compelling episode of I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Dwayne Roberts, U.S. Army veteran and founder of Men of Vision Colorado, to explore the intersection of faith, failure, and transformation in the lives of men and fathers. From 15 years in the military to serving time in county lockup, Dwayne's path was anything but lin…

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Why some families stop speaking 19:53

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It's an incredibly painful thing to do, so why are some kids cutting their parents out of their lives? 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more o…

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Chiefs Wild Comeback, Fixing the Birds Offense, Jameis the GOAT and Thanksgiving Fast Chaos | EP 167 1:12:37

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Adobe Acrobat Studio! On today’s episode, Jason and Travis break down the Chiefs incredible comeback against the Colts, discuss how Travis is getting ready for the Cowboys on a short week, Jason shares his thoughts on what’s going on with the Eagles run game, react to another week …

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Dreading family conflict? Here's some advice. 18:15

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Fighting with your family doesn’t have to be a holiday tradition. The majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. And while it’s meant to be a time of family togetherness… sometimes, this holiday can make you never want to see your family again. To go or not to go? To fight or not to fight? Well, our friends at NPR’s Life Kit have t…

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ACTION FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING 1:41:49

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With the holiday season upon us it's time to talk about some of the toys that break us! Mike, the one of the three who has not resisted the temptation of plastic crack makes more than a few articulated points on what it's like to be a modern action figure collector, when it feels fun and when it just feels like an episode of My Strange Addiction. W…

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Erin & Charissa on Sideline Mishaps, Best Kelce Convo, Girl Dad Advice & Being a Plus One | EP 166 1:15:55

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92%ers, welcome to another guest episode of New Heights brought to you by KFC! On today’s episode, we’re joined by sports media legends and two of the most requested guests of all time, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson! We talk about everything from their favorite Kelce to interview, why Jerry World might be the best stadium, the struggles of Hol…

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Kids are expensive. Do they have to be? 18:53

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Can you afford to pay two rents? Families across the country are asking that same question when it comes to childcare, as the yearly costs for daycare are becoming comparable to a year's rent in many places. How did childcare become so expensive, and how might everyone benefit if the government provided more support to parents? Professor of Sociolo…

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Grace, Grit, and Grounding Fathers: A Conversation with Michelle Lockhart on Community and Legacy 55:25

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In this deeply moving episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, Michelle Lockhart, a cornerstone of the Fathers Incorporated team, sits down with host Kenneth Braswell for a powerful conversation about family, history, and the fatherhood journey. Sharing her own story of growing up without her father—who was tragically murdered before she was born—Michelle …

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Heights Hotline | The Best Thanksgiving Side Dish, Dry Ass Turkey & Is Halloween the New Christmas? 23:25

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92%ers, it's time for another edition of the Heights Hotline! On today’s episode, Jason and Travis respond to your Holiday Hot Takes. We debate if Halloween has overtaken Christmas as the best holiday, try to figure out why we even eat turkey, and somehow we end up defending the honor of sweet potatoes. Call us at 929-399-7260 to be featured in the…

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Do you want out of The Cult of Homeownership? 19:18

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When the dream of buying a home seems unattainable, is it time to find a new dream? Or is there another option on the table? Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or the FHFA, said the administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50 year mortgage terms for homebuyers. But some Americans have already been working on t…

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Franchise Records, Sanders NFL Debut, Taco Domination and We’re Going “Belly Bucking” | EP 165 50:47

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Adobe Acrobat Studio! On today’s episode, we’Ve got some huge new news about being included in the “Best Pods of 2025” list, a special guest episode announcement, and we are all in on “Belly Bucking” at the Linc. This will make sense, just trust us. We also get into everything from…

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Crime is down. Why don't people feel safe? 23:15

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What’s the difference between feeling unsafe and being unsafe? According to Gallup, about half of Americans see crime as being extremely or very serious. And there are a lot of very real threats out there to people’s safety, but there’s also a lot of fearful rhetoric that’s more unfounded. While immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.…

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Videogame Journalism Part 2: Elegic Boogaloo with Mike Drucker 1:31:13

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Video game magazines came and then the internet delivered a killshot and dropped a giant bomb on video game journalism. Holden walks us through the journey of how it all started pure before the corporate overlords did the thing they do of taking over and firing lots of decent people, and where that leaves us now. Guest Mike Drucker (Author of Good …

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The fear & shame of modern parenting 17:39

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Have you talked to a parent recently? Are they...okay? From textbook bans to health food trends, there’s a whole culture of fear and political propaganda that preys on new parents, convincing them that just buying this or just voting for that will keep their children safe. But how do you know if something is a moral panic or a legitimate concern? B…

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Mentoring for Legacy: Matt Stevens on Building Young Black Male Futures Through Purpose and Perseverance 1:01:42

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On this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Matt Stevens, a nationally recognized mentor, educator, and leader in youth development and fatherhood engagement. A former Army veteran turned mentoring visionary, Matt shares how his life journey—from struggling student to founder of transformative programs—has shaped his pa…

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Have we lost the art of reading? 20:23

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No disrespect, but...when President Trump threw a Great Gatsby-themed party for Halloween, it kind of missed the point of the book. And, it's not just Trump. A quick search online, and you'll see a lot of people increasingly misinterpreting other famous books. Are people just bad at reading? Are we just laying our own biases on top of classic texts…

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Lambeau Tour, Dan Campbell's Glasses & Miles Teller on Eternity, Kobe DMs, & Birds Fans | EP 164 1:24:43

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Audible! On today’s episode, we are joined by friend of the show and star of the upcoming film ‘Eternity,’ Miles Teller! Before we talk to Miles we get into everything from week 11 in the NFL including Jason having a “Freaky Friday” moment with Peyton Manning, what Travis got up to…