Best Eric Castillo Podcasts (2025)

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Alejandro Varela's "Middle Spoon" 54:45

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3d ago54:45

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Eric Newman speaks to Alejandro Varela about his latest novel, Middle Spoon. Told in epistolary form through the narrator's unsent emails, the novel opens in the immediate aftermath of a devastating breakup. The breakup, like the relationship, was complicated. It was the narrator's first experience with polyamory, and his now ex-boyfriend ended thi…

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D4VD Case Part 3, Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, & Justice For Celeste Coverage 47:21

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On this episode, I talk about the Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence and updates on the Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case. Please share this episode with people in your community to spread Domestic Violence awareness and resources. You might save a life! Thank you for sharing the episodes! Remember, we are not a brand, we are a frequency. All prais…

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D4VD Case Part 2 - More Updates! 33:39

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On this episode, I talk about all the updates and react to the videos sharing this information. Prayers and justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We are not a brand. We are a Frequency. Jesus is our lord and savior!

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D4VD CASE INVESTIGATION - COST OF LIVING 1:14:50

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On this episode, I talk about the sad case of the death and murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the scary connections to upcoming artist D4VD. I also talk about the cost of living going up more than 50% and how income has not increased for the people. We pray for Celeste Rivas Hernandez an her family and may God bless them with healing. Remember,…

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Sally Mann's "Art Work: On the Creative Life" 46:58

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Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf speak to the photographer and writer Sally Mann about her new book, Art Work: On the Creative Life. In describing her path to becoming an artist, Mann provides prospective artists with insights on how to weather everything from rejection and poverty, to failure, fallow periods, and the millions of things that can come bet…

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Where Have All the Cowboys Gone: Are Literary Men in Crisis? 1:05:01

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In this special episode, hosts Medaya Ocher, Kate Wolf, and Eric Newman discuss the "crisis" du jour in American publishing: the erosion of male literary stars and their readers across the landscape of contemporary fiction. Is this even happening—and if so, why? Tackling cultural anxieties about the waning centrality of the straight, white male aut…

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Charlie Kirk Episode 30:07

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On this episode I talk about the death of Charlie Kirk and all the sadness. Remember, We are not a brand, We are a Frequency!

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Project Pat Prays for 10,000 People, Gratitude vs Anxiety, and Conscious Travel 36:28

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Thanks for coming back to the frequency. On today's episode I talk about how Jesus Christ is trending on my algorithm and how Project Pat prayed for 10,000 people at a concert. I also talk about Gratitude over Anxiety and Conscious Travel! Thanks for tuning in and share & rate the frequency! We are not a Brand, We are a Frequency!…

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Fara Dabhoiwala's "What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea" 1:06:41

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Kate Wolf speaks with historian Fara Dabhoiwala about his new book, What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea. A foundational aspect of the U.S. Constitution, free speech is a relatively recent invention and one rooted less in democratic ideals than first may be clear. Tracking its evolution from the pre-modern age through the Enlightenm…

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Mosab Abu Toha's "Forest of Noise" 52:15

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This week we're listening back to Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher's interview with the Palestinian poet, short-story writer, and essayist Mosab Abu Toha. Abu Toha is the author of the award-winning collection of poetry, Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear, as well as the founder of the Edward Said Library in Gaza, which he hopes to one day rebuild. I…

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Beats by Max Da Drummer, Lil Tony Shapeshifting Encounter, Neuroscience and Mindset Stories 47:30

1M ago47:30

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On today's frequency, I talk about a few stories that I thought were interesting and impactful. Today's frequency was inspired by the following: Max Da Drummer Beats Lil Tony Episode with Bryce Crawford Episode: "From Jail to Jesus" https://youtu.be/TFZbZdYnNII?si=IwHah1Ol5puFTpoD Neuroscience and Mindset by Emonthebrain (IG) _Ron_G_ on Instagram T…

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#37 - The Female Financial Blueprint: Insights from a Statistical Unicorn with Maria Castillo Dominguez 43:56

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In this compelling episode, I sit down with the incredible Maria Castillo Dominguez, a "statistical unicorn" who has mastered navigating finances, particularly as a woman. We dive deep into breaking free from childhood money beliefs, the vital role of communication in financial partnerships, and how you can achieve not just wealth, but true financi…

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Frequency Episode: Los Digitals, Jumpers Jump, Brain Health, and Missing Children in Virginia Story 32:42

1M ago32:42

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On this episode, I talk about a new podcasts, Los Digitals Podcast, I talk about a new supplement, Pterostilbene, which is great for brain health and super antioxidant. I also talk about conspiracy theory story, "Mass Kidnapping in Virginia" and how it's very hard to tell what's real with the use of A.I. www.youtube.com/@LosDigitals Joined Jun 10, …

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Nicholas Boggs's "James Baldwin: A Love Story" 52:53

1M ago52:53

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Eric Newman speaks with Nicholas Boggs about his monumental new biography, James Baldwin: A Love Story. Drawing on fresh archival research and interviews, Boggs offers an intimate portrait of the literary legend anchored by the romances that shaped his life, writing, and political vision. Spanning Baldwin’s formative mentorship under artist Beaufor…

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Breaking Ground & Future Generations 15:00

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On this frequency, I talk about breaking ground as I try to fix my backyard and how we plant seeds to make this grass grow, but I go into my metaphoric phase and I talk about how it applies in life and I talk about as synchronicity in which the Bible and myself Talked about future generations. I think it’s a miracle..…

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Nathan Kernan's "Day Like Any Other: The Life of James Schuyler" 41:09

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Kate Wolf speaks with Nathan Kernan about his new biography, A Day Like Any Other: The Life of James Schuyler. It’s an intimate look at the great poet who was born in 1923 and would become one of the original members of the so-called New York School along with John Ashbery, Frank O’Hara, Kenneth Koch and Barbra Guest. With the restraint, precision …

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#36 - Graduate Into the Money Life You Want with Eric Brotman 41:45

2M ago41:45

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In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with seasoned financial advisor and author Eric Brotman to rethink the traditional path to retirement. With over three decades of experience, Eric shares how financial planning has evolved, why retirement is an outdated goal, and how you can build a more fulfilling and financially independent life—on yo…

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Ivan Bautista- South Texas Comedian Episode 1:32:44

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On this episode, I talked with one of the best and funniest comedians in South Texas, Ivan “el bichote” Bautista! We talk about his comedic journey from his early childhood inspirations to his current success in his hometown city of Laredo, TX and all over the South Texas Coast! Please listen , share, and subscribe to his episode and special shouto…

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Talking 'Heightened Scrutiny' with Sam Feder and Amy Scholder 38:59

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Eric Newman speaks with director Sam Feder and producer Amy Scholder about their new documentary Heightened Scrutiny. The film follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio’s journey to the Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti, which sought to overturn Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. Alongside Strangio's work on the case, int…

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Thrawn: Alliances (with Kregg Castillo) 1:49:43

2M ago1:49:43

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Indiana Jones' further adventures may have stopped (for now), but Brian and Sam are still at it! And they've brought along a Star Friend from A Long Time Ago, Kregg Castillo, to dive into a Thrawn storyline published over a year and a half ago! In addition to our bafflement regarding the insane way Marvel has chosen to present this storyline, Sam i…

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Trail of Hope 5K Challenge 49:44

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The Trail of Hope Challenge Episode! It’s a race to battle for mental health and bring awareness to suicide in our military and local communities. Everyday 17 military veterans die by suicide and many of our citizens also die by suicide on a daily basis. I say down and talked to Mr. Randy “Rousky” Villanueva about his mission to bring awareness and…

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Michael Clune's "Pan" 54:22

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Writer and scholar Michael Clune joins Kate Wolf and Medaya Ocher to discuss his debut novel, Pan. It captures the frenetic mind of a 15-year old boy named Nicholas as he undergoes his first panic attacks. Trapped in suburban Illinois in a time before the internet, Nicholas has little basis to understand what is happening to him. His search to unde…

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#35 - Why Your Employees Really Stay (and Leave): The Meaning Equation with Steph Tuss 52:46

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Ever felt like your work was missing something, even if the pay was good? Or, as a leader, are you struggling to truly inspire and retain your best talent? In this insightful episode, I sit down with the brilliant Steph Tuss, a master of organizational dynamics, to explore the surprising truth about what truly drives people in the workplace. We go …

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LARB Book Club: Sebastian Castillo 51:56

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Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher are joined by writer and professor Sebastian Castillo whose new novel Fresh, Green Life is the LARB Book Club pick for the summer. Fresh, Green Life follows a narrator, also named Sebastian Castillo, who has resolved to spend a year alone, exercising, watching self-improvement videos and thinking about how he has arrive…

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Catherine Lacey's "The Möbius Book" 50:10

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Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf speak with writer Catherine Lacey, author of the novels Biography of X, Pew, The Answers, and a short story collection, Certain American States. Her most recent work is The Möbius Book, which is split in two — one half is fiction and the other memoir. The novel tells the story of two friends, catching up on a grim Christm…

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#34 - 3 Hard Truths it's Time to Face 22:42

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Ready for a perspective shift that will forever change how you see your finances? Join Chelsea, the Money Whisperer, as she dives deep into the surprising truths that often go unacknowledged in our relationship with money. This isn't your typical dry financial advice – we're exploring the vibrant connection between your inner world, your habits, an…

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LARB x The Stacks Podcast: Books on the Internet 53:41

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Medaya Ocher and Eric Newman speak with Traci Thomas, host of the "The Stacks” podcast. They discuss the impact of social media on publishing, the content creator life, and the way readers discover books today. At the end of the episode, Medaya, Eric, and Traci offer readers a rundown of recommendations for the books getting us through 2025.…

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Nostalgia Episode 12:39

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The feeling of nostalgia while visiting Chicago and a picture my cousin Edgar sent me.

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Ruth Wilson Gilmore’s “Abolition Geography: Essays Toward Liberation” 59:01

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For Independence Day, we dive into the archives to bring you an episode that still feels timely. Ruth Wilson Gilmore joins Kate Wolf and Eric Newman to talk about her collection, Abolition Geography: Essays Toward Liberation, which covers three decades of her thinking about abolition, activism, scholarship, the carceral system, the political econom…

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Indy 22 - The Further Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (with Jack Stovold) 2:57:40

3M ago2:57:40

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As Sam and Brian mop up the last scraps of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Jack returns to the podcast to offer some final thoughts on our Bud-Arc adventure. We're also getting stumped by Star Wars Dad Jokes, talking about some Indy adventures that could've been, and handing out our Indy Awards!By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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#33 - 5 Laws That Secretly Rule Your Wallet (and How to Flip the Script) 17:28

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Ever feel like your money has a mind of its own? In this eye-opening episode, I'm exposing the "secret laws" that might be unconsciously dictating your financial decisions. You'll learn why simply having enough money isn't the whole answer, and how your deeper beliefs, habits, and even societal influences are silently shaping your financial reality…

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Susan Choi's "Flashlight" 57:29

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Susan Choi joins Kate Wolf and Medaya Ocher to speak about her new novel, Flashlight. An epic story that spans multiple generations of a single family, the book is an astute exploration of identity, migration, memory, kinship and the irrepressibility of the past. It begins in the wake of the mysterious disappearance of a young academic named Serk. …

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PRIDE SHOW: Featuring Milo Todd and Vince Aletti 54:35

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In this double episode celebrating pride month, Kate Wolf speaks with the critic Vince Aletti about his new book, Physique, an assortment of hundreds of physique photos from Aletti’s own personal collection. The images in the book represent a time when homosexual life in the US was illegal, existed mostly underground, and was by necessity furtive a…

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#32 - Time Travelers: Living for the Moment and Your 10-Year Future 24:04

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Do you ever feel caught between savoring today and planning for tomorrow? In this episode, we're becoming "time travelers" to explore the delicate balance between living fully in the present and intentionally building the life your future self will thank you for. I share a personal story that dramatically shifted my perspective and offer actionable…

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Alison Bechdel's "Spent" 50:11

4M ago50:11

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Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher speak with Alison Bechdel about her new graphic novel, Spent. Bechdel is the author of "Essential Dykes to Watch Out For," "Fun Home," and "Are You My Mother?" Spent fictionalizes Bechdel’s life with her wife Holly on their pygmy goat sanctuary in Vermont. The comic chronicles political and local dramas, generational sh…