Best Eric Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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Lucrezia Bastoni – Where the Light Learns to Listen: Photography, Presence, and the Courage to Care | Episode #258 1:27:36

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Over the Edge: Tyler’s Fall, Fight, and Comeback 1:29:59

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tyler Keller, whose journey is rooted in grit, faith, and resilience. Tyler grew up on a small farm in Michigan, surrounded by rodeo culture—both of his parents were professional rodeo athletes, as were his older sisters. Following in their footsteps, Tyler competed at a national level, earning rodeo schol…

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Brittany DeMaio – A Light That Lasts: Photographing Generations of Families and Growing a Legacy | Episode #257 1:06:30

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Jay Watson – Photographing the Unscripted: Finding Poetry in Subcultures and the Spirit of California | Episode #256 1:22:57

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Movement, Mastery, and Meaning: The Fran Estevis Story 1:14:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Frances “Fran” Esteves, an Occupational Therapist with nearly 19 years of experience serving students across the Rio Grande Valley. Fran shares how her lifelong connection to movement — from dancing with a semi-professional ballet company to teaching classical ballet in North Dakota and coaching rhythmic gymnastics…

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Gabriel Ramirez Junco – Wings, Scales, and Singing Forests: Photographing the Fragile Beauty That Holds a Nation Together | Episode #255 1:16:04

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Eric Wittman – Leading VSCO Into a New Era of Creative Tools, Authentic Community, and Human-Centered AI | Episode #254 1:16:13

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Kristeen Waddell – Chasing Light and Little Feet: The Art of Family Photography in Its Wildest Moments | Episode #253 39:28

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Episode 16: Season 1 Finale, The First 15. 57:36

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Episode Description — Season 1 Finale: “The First 15” In this special season finale, we hit pause and look back at the journey that brought us here. From powerful comeback stories to raw, unfiltered conversations about resilience, purpose, and real-life struggles, we revisit the first 15 episodes that shaped Season 1. Join us as we reflect on the l…

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Peter Istvan - When the Mirror Smiles Back: Headshots, Humility, and the Art of Letting People Be | Episode #252 56:12

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Episode 15: Semper Fi: The Unbreakable Spirit of Charlie Merritt 1:21:50

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At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title of United States Marine at Parris Island, beginning a journey defined by grit, discipline, and heart. After eight years on active duty and four in the reserves, Charlie carried that same intensit…

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Episode 783: Eric Rath - Kanpai: The History of Sake 49:20

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Lift a glass to the story of sake—from Japanese homebrew to global phenomenon. Sake, Japan’s iconic rice-based alcoholic drink, has been central to Japanese culture for over 1,300 years. Traditionally made with rice, water, and koji mold, it was consumed in early brewpubs and was vital to samurai rituals and festivals. Sake’s story includes homebre…

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Episode 782: Steve Ramirez - How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist's Quest To Alter The Past 52:53

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A disarmingly personal account of the new science of memory manipulation by one of today's leading pioneers in the field As a graduate student at MIT, Steve Ramirez successfully created false memories in the lab. Now, as a neuroscientist working at the frontiers of brain science, he foresees a future where we can replace our negative memories with …

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Nico Trinkhaus – Seeing Without Seeing: A Travel Photographer’s Story of Capturing Europe Through Presence, Not Imagination 56:08

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Episode 14: Full Throttle: How Mario Built His Own Way Back 1:15:25

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For as long as he can remember, Mario Bonfante has lived for speed — from BMX tracks and motocross jumps to the smooth pavement of road racing. By the time he was sixteen, he had earned his pro card, chasing the dream of becoming one of the best. But in September of 2006, a BMX crash changed everything. The accident left him paralyzed — but not pow…

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Episode 13: The Rise of Armando Ramirez 1:05:11

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At just 18 years old, Armando Ramirez’s life changed in an instant. What began as an ordinary night ended in tragedy when a drive-by shooting left him fighting for his life. His heart stopped for 12 minutes. Doctors said the odds were slim — but Armando had other plans. Now living with a T9–T10 spinal cord injury, Armando has defied every expectati…

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Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove – When the Earth Cracks Open: A Photographer’s Dialogue with a Volcanic World | Episode #250 57:00

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Ratish Nair – In the Company of Kings: Documenting the Spirit of Nature’s Fiercest Souls | Episode #249 1:08:50

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Jonathan Knowles – Visual Alchemy in Advertising: Creating Iconic Art for the World’s Biggest Brands | Episode #248 1:06:58

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Erik Johansson - Ladders to Nowhere, Shadows to Somewhere: Photographing the Impossible | Episode #247 56:03

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Episode 781: William O. Stephens - Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King 55:11

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The moving life and legacy of Rome’s great emperor philosopher. This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus’s reluctant rise to power, his marriage, and his efforts to mold his son into a just successor. He examines Marcus’s St…

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Johnny Martyr – A Photographer and His Film: A Monochrome Ode to Truth | Episode #246 1:26:44

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Episode 12: Corey Lee: A Veteran’s Courage to Begin Again 1:44:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Corey Lee — better known as Pheez. At just 18 years old, Corey joined the Navy on September 6, 2001, only five days before 9/11 changed the world. What he thought would be a four-year enlistment turned into deployments, life-altering experiences, and a path he never expected. Corey opens up about his time serving a…

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Episode 780: James Barrat - The Intelligence Explosion: When AI Beats Humans At Everything 1:07:24

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With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, both existential fears and uncritical enthusiasm for AI systems have surged. In this era of unprecedented technological growth, understanding the profound impacts of AI — both positive and negative — is more crucial than ever. In The Intelligence Explosion, James Barrat, a leading technolog…

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Episode 11: Eric's Straight Talk About Rehab, Sex & Survival After SCI Mature themes 2:01:44

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Listener discretion is advised. Eric’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable. After surviving two major crashes that left him with spinal cord injuries, he takes us inside the highs and lows of rehab—sharing how medication-induced hallucinations tested his mind, and how humor became his tool to calm others and himself. He recalls the unlikely momen…

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Episode 779: Michaela Vieser & Isaac Yuen - The Sound Atlas: A Guide to Strange Sounds across Landscapes and Imagination 1:13:15

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Mapping the acoustic onto the human soul, moving meditations on the power and meaning of sound. Nature writers Michaela Vieser and Isaac Yuen set out in search of sounds beautiful and loathsome, melodious and disturbing, healing, strange, and intimate. The phenomena of sound may be fleeting and evanescent, but the memory of it can open a window int…

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Daniel Forster - Fifty Years on Deck: Capturing the Spirit and Speed of Competitive Sailing | Episode #245 1:12:09

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Episode 778: Mary Roach - Replaceable You: Adventures In Human Anatomy 1:03:35

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From the New York Times best-selling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy. The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what’s availabl…

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Episode 777: Svend Brinkmann - The Experience Society: Life Beyoned Subjectivity 54:43

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An enlightening look at how our elevation of the sensorial and the subjective has impaired our ability to connect—and how we might build that connection back. In today’s so-called experience society, everything is judged by personal experience, from online shopping to funerals. Value is measured by how satisfying an individual finds their experienc…

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Laura Zalenga – From Silent Chaos to Striking Clarity: The Art of Self-Portraiture | Episode #244 1:05:40

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Episode 10: Fighting Spirit: Jody’s Journey from Survivor to Champion” 1:22:41

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Jody’s story is one of resilience, faith, and fighting spirit. He shares how a life-changing accident deepened his spiritual connection and set him on a journey of recovery at Craig Hospital. Through the ups and downs, he battled depression and discovered purpose and joy in adaptive sports. Today, Jody is not only the reigning Wheelchair Boxing Hea…

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Hannah Bjorndal - Wedding Photography with Purpose: Shaping a Team That Leads by Seizing the Moment | Episode #243 1:07:06

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Episode 9: Julia Bramwell MD: The Doctor Who Asked Why 1:10:10

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Episode Description (Dr. Julia Bramwell) In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Julia Bramwell, a board-certified pediatrician who has dedicated over two decades to medicine before making a bold shift to launch Invest in My Health Corp. Julia opens up about her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal experiences that res…

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Matt Payne – Hiking, Healing, and Honesty: Building a Book of Purpose Through Photography | Episode #242 46:09

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