Best Eric Welch Podcasts (2025)

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Fraud Friday: The Faith Peddler w/ Jean Elie 1:01:57

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On this week's Fraud Friday, Laci welcomes Jean Elie (HBO’s Insecure) to the show to discuss Fred Brito, a con artist of many faces including the faces of priests. Plus, John Oliver recently tipped his hat to Kim Kardashian for her role in helping solve an art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/01/2022) Also, catch Laci's TV Show …

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Season 4 Episode 13: 2025 Year Recap - Travis Watson, Eric Stewart, Gordon West, Michael Bodine, and Floyd Ogle 59:44

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In this special year‑end episode, hosts Travis Watson, Eric Stewart, Gordon West, Michael Bodine, and Floyd Ogle look back on a powerful 2025—a year marked by growth, grit, and genuine brotherhood. From expanding the podcast with deeper, more honest conversations to showing up every week on social media with content that challenges men to live with…

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves by Simon Green 2:03:34

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Joy to you and yours

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The Parents Who Home-Alone’d Their Kids for the Holidays w/ Kal Penn 1:05:05

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Laci welcomes actor, podcaster, comedian, and author Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Here We Go Again Podcast) to the show! Kal dishes on his personal connection to scams, his acting journey, and a jaw-dropping story that may have been inspired by Home Alone. Reckless parents David and Sharon Shoo left their 9- and 4-year-old daughters alone while vacati…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Jurassic Park 3 by Scott Ciencin 2:07:28

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6/10/2022 In celebration of Jurassic World: Dominion, we're reading another Jurassic Park 3: Jurassic Park 3! Join us as we discuss feather placement on raptors and basically write slash fanfic for Alan Grant and Billy. Also, Marco and Overbye read Jurassic Park: Survivor, a book detailing how Eric Kirby survived his eight weeks on…

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Fraud Friday: The Airbnb Bamboozler w/ Lamar Woods 1:00:46

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci throws it back to Episode 7 and kicks it with writer, comedian, and actor Lamar Woods (Single Parents, New Girl) to talk about personal Airbnb scams and Airbnb scams on a larger scale. Stay schemin’! (Originally released 11/11/2019) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Keep th…

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Season 4 Episode 12: Building Authentic Brotherhood - Travis Watson and Brent Taylor 55:35

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Season 4, Episode 12 of the podcast takes men straight into the gritty heart of what it means to build authentic brotherhood. Host Travis Watson sits down with guest Brent Taylor to strip away the clichés and talk real—because true brotherhood isn’t forged in surface-level handshakes, it’s built through trust earned over time. This episode doesn’t …

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Indiana Jones and the Knights of the Arctic Circle (w/ Patrick Willems, Mark Stay, Sarah Welch-Larson, and Danny Cohen) 2:30:20

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Play the game here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQPT_59cEZDAMvXdPbdvy1aieceRLQyOKU8IXm9L8H7_BumC9xRX2OX3Aw2R0KADTjL1VDTuRA_2hrR/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 I brought a murderer’s row of guests together to play a game that no one knew was coming. Happy Holidays! Check out Patrick Willems’ new movie The Dinner Plan! : …

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Dungeons, Dragons, and Demonic Delu-lu w/ Sarah Marshall 1:02:33

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Laci welcomes back journalist, writer, and podcaster Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About, The Devil You Know). They unpack one of the wildest hoaxes of the Satanic Panic era— the claim that Dungeons & Dragons was a literal gateway to hell. CON-gregation, stay blessed — not possessed! Also, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!…

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Fraud Friday: The Fruitcake Funneler w/ the Florida Girls 1:04:24

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Laci welcomes the WHOLE cast of Florida Girls, Laura Chinn, Patty Guggenheim, and Melanie Field! Honey, they gossip about the lavish embezzlement carried out by Texan fruitcake mogul Sandy Jenkins in this OG episode. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/20/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Keep the …

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Season 4 Episode 11: Moving Beyond Surface Accountability - Floyd Ogle and Howie Piper 1:05:23

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In this 11th episode of season 4, the MOV Podcast continues to tackle relevant issues. Host Floyd Ogle sits down with Howie Piper to tackle the hard truth about accountability—moving beyond the surface-level check-ins that often leave men stuck in cycles of shame and silence. Together, they confront how traditional recovery spaces sometimes fail to…

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Star Trek: Generations by J.M. Dillard (w/ Gavin Zalinger) 2:26:12

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Gavin Zalinger returns, and so does Star Trek: Generations! That's right, we are covering a second novelization of a movie we just covered. Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authorized-novelizations-podcast/id1581002450…

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The Hustlin’ Wig Snatchers Saga w/ Adam Rippon 52:51

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Every era has thieves, but only some have taste! Laci welcomes Olympic medalist and podcaster Adam Rippon (Intrusive Thoughts) to break down today’s loudest wig heists, from ripping your own wig off and offering it to Beyoncé, to stealing them from boutiques, to snatching them right off people’s heads. Plus wig thieves may be shocked to discover th…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Friday the 13th - The Carnival by Eric Morse 1:56:24

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6/9/2022 The Carnival has come to Crystal Lake, and unsurprisingly, it's not very chill. We're joined by returning guest John Goodman of Exit Interview to discuss possessed Jason dogs, evil wax figures, and way too much inexplicable predatory behavior towards minors. Our third outing at Camp Crystal Lake is the most divisive yet- I…

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Fraud Fridays: The Multilevel Marketing Mom with Lizz Adams 1:06:07

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In this week's Fraud Friday, actress Lizz Adams (Netflix’s Dead To Me) joins Laci to break down the nightmare that is multilevel marketing schemes. Watch your back! Plus, on scammer of the week, meet the bank robber who’s all bark and no bite. (Originally Released 4/21/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu…

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Season 4 Episode 10: Band of Brothers - Michael Bodine and Trent Menold 59:31

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Thank you for joining us as for Season 4 Episode 10. In this episode host Michael Bodine sits down with Trent Menold to explore what it really means to forge lasting friendships and strengthen group bonds in a world that often pushes men toward isolation. This isn’t polished or plastic—it’s raw, honest conversation about loyalty, courage, and the k…

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Five Nights at Freddy's by Andrea Waggener 2:01:43

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Today on Authorized, we celebrate (???) the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 by reading the first movie’s novelization. This author definitely has some quirks we haven’t encountered before. Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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Potomac’s Most Dramatic Break-In…Allegedly w/ Phoebe Robinson 1:05:05

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Laci welcomes best-selling author and comedian Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) to bring you even more bad news from Washington, D.C. this time about Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, who were arrested for allegedly faking a burglary at their own home. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, no…

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BONUS: Speed Zone (w/ John Cribbs) 1:07:14

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**Bill O'Reilly voice** : F**king thing sucks

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Recommoning Land with Obuntu - Abdul Semakula (Nalubaaga Valley Community) 50:26

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Abdul Semakula is a regenerative systems innovator from Kampala, Uganda. https://nalubaaga.eco/

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Fraud Family Values w/ Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual-Pena & Yasmine Hamady 1:09:09

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by actresses Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual-Pena & Yasmine Hamady (Dare We Say Podcast) to discuss Richard Ayvazyan and Marietta Terabelian, the leaders of a family fraud ring that collected $18 million in pandemic relief for 151 sham businesses. Plus, a load of jewelry and gems were stolen from a Brink’s tr…

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Season 4 Episode 9: Masculinity and Meekness - Floyd Ogle with Travis Watson and Michael Bodine 1:06:12

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Thank you for joining us as for Season 4 Episode 9. Most of us live in the extremes. We’re either all strength with no restraint, or we’re all humility with no backbone. And the real problem isn’t whether a man is strong or humble… it’s when he becomes the unhealthy version of either. Somewhere in the tension between the two — that’s where the best…

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Scrounging: The A24 Cookbook (w/ Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson) 1:54:32

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Happy Thanksgiving! Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson return to whip up some atrocities from Scrounging: The Cookbook by A24. This stuff is nasty. Check out Sarah’s Writing: https://www.dodgyboffin.com/ Check Out Patrick’s videos on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Fle…

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The Fake Invoice Scam That Outsmarted Silicon Valley w/ Kiran Deol 1:21:11

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Laci welcomes Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kiran Deol (Kiran Deol: Joysuck, Advanced Chemistry) to the show! Together, they discuss how a scammer from Lithuania stole over $120 million from tech giants using a taste of their own medicine: phishing emails. Evaldas Rimasauskas created fake invoices that Silicon Valley paid willy-nilly. Plus, in …

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BONUS: Death Race 2 (w/ Danny Cohen) 1:15:04

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The deaths keep on racing. Our new social media Czar Danny Cohen joins to talk things going crash and kablam. Check out Danny’s Music! : https://mremotion.bandcamp.com/music Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Flesh! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-running-man-2025/id1050862266?i=1000738067957 Contribute t…

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The Global Movement for Nature Restoration - Thomas Elliott (Restor) 34:39

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Tom Elliott is the CEO of Restor. https://restor.eco

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Fraud Friday: The Flying Teenage Fraud with Tracy Clayton & Josh Gwynn 1:00:09

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Laci welcomes Tracy Clayton and Josh Gywnn (Back Issue) to discuss a teenager who led authorities on a wild goose chase across the nation by stealing planes, all the while not wearing shoes. Plus, a 62-year-old artist turns being catfished into a friendship. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 10/11/2021) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Go…

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Season 4 Episode 8: Authenticity Over Image with Travis Watson and Darren Dunavan and Eric Brown 1:08:33

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Thank you for joining us as for Season 4 Episode 8. It is always refreshing to have authentic conversations with guys who value that characteristic over the image the world tells us we are supposed to have. In this episode we will hear from our executive team member Travis Watson as he has a conversation with two great friends and leaders of our MO…

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U.N.C.L.E. #3: The Copenhagen Affair by John Oram (w/ Sarah Kurchak) 1:37:08

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Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership Sarah Kurchak (I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder) joins to discuss the most disappointing U.N.C.L.E book yet! The agents are downright lazy in this. Realistic? Sure! Entertaining? No! Buy Sarah’s book! : https://douglas-mcinty…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Friday the 13th - Jason's Curse by Eric Morse 2:06:22

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6 - 1 - 22 Ponds...they're not great at keeping things locked up. Join us this week as we discuss the story of Big Red, a fisherman who snares the mask of Jason Voorhees and turns pretty mean! We're joined by Matt Dartnell, who, like everybody else on this show, knows way more about this series than Overbye and actually gets what's…

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From Cartels to Escobar Phone Fails w/ La'Ron Hines 1:17:32

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Laci welcomes back her great friend, actor and influencer La'Ron Hines (from the Snapchat Original Series: La’Ron In A Million) to the show! Together, Laci and La'Ron dive into the Escobar Phone, one of Roberto Escobar, the late Pablo Escobar’s brother’s, many serial entrepreneurial ventures. They also unpack Delta AI pricing tools, flamethrowers, …

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Cultivating Trust in Philanthropy - Faith Flanigan & Ruth Andrade (Regenerosity) 56:32

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Faith Flanigan is the Executive Director of Regenerosity, and Ruth Andrade is the chair of Regenerosity and environmental partner at Lush Cosmetics. https://regenerosity.world/

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Enabling Impact Funding Networks - Holke Brammer (Hypercerts) 1:12:53

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Holke Brammer is the founder and director of the Hypercerts Foundation. https://hypercerts.org

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Fraud Friday: The 90’s Bank Bamboozlers w/ Jojo T. Gibbs 55:51

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Laci welcomes Jojo T. Gibbs (Fresh, Twenties) for the 100th episode of Scam Goddess, and they discuss one of the biggest bank fraud schemes in history. Plus, someone posing as actor Colin Firth scams three Italian women out of thousands of pounds. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 08/23/2021) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now …

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Season 4 Episode 7: Confession and Renewal with Eric Stewart and Kevin Holtzclaw 56:19

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Thank you for joining us as for Season 4 Episode 7. This could be one of our most powerful of all the podcasts we've recorded to date. Today we will hear from our executive team member Eric Stewart as he has a conversation with his best friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Holtzclaw. This is a moving conversation by two men who clearly understand th…

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Star Trek: Generations by John Vornholt (w/ Andrew Jupin) 2:16:12

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Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership We Hate Movies’ Andrew Jupin returns to discuss the YA novelization of Star Trek: Generations. We think maybe it’s time for a reclamation of this movie. It’s great! Check out We Hate Movies: https://www.whmpodcast.com/ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! :…

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Another Heist at the Louvre w/ Yvette Nicole Brown 1:13:21

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Laci welcomes her mentor and great friend, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Squeezed Podcast), to look through her binoculars and examine last month’s heist at the Louvre, which took place on October 19th at approximately 9:30 a.m. Please note that, at the time of this recording, only two suspects had been apprehended. Plus, they discuss the other r…

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Fraud Friday: The Bamboozling Beau with Tracie Morrissey 50:41

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Laci welcomes Tracie Morrissey (Pot Psychology Podcast)to dig into a man who was caught defrauding 35 of his “girlfriends” in Japan, his maybe wig, and his love of cake. Plus, a former senior advisor in the federal government was accused of stealing from New York City public schools. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/31/2021) CONgregation, cat…

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Season 4 Episode 6: Identity - Gordon West with guests Brent Taylor, Casey Welch, Aaron Kirchoff, and Joey Medina 1:20:21

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Join us as for the Season 4, powerhouse Episode 6 as we continue to take a look at what it takes for us as men to finish 2025 with a very special podcast. Today we will hear from our executive team member Gordon West as he has a conversation with a powerful lineup of men who each have a dynamic story and perspective to share. This is a moving conve…

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U.N.C.LE. #2 : The Doomsday Affair by Harry Whittington ( w/ Morgan Richter ) 2:12:16

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More UNCLE! We love it. Author Morgan Richter joins. Buy Morgan's new thriller The Understudy! : https://morganrichter.net/blog/the-understudy/ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authorized-novelizations-podcast/id1581002450⁠⁠…

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Minding the Gaps in Climate Finance - Justin Winters (One Earth) & Eric Berlow 1:01:01

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Justin Winters is the Executive Director of One Earth and Eric Berlow is the CEO of Vibrant Data Labs.

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Scaling Finance for Regen Ag - Brandon Welch (Mad Capital) 1:00:59

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Brandon Welch is the co-founder and CEO of Mad Capital. https://madcapital.com/

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Land That Owns Itself - Jennifer Menke (Sacred Contract) 58:39

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Jennifer Menke is the founder and Executive Director of Regenerative Earth and co-founder of Sacred Contract. https://www.sacredcontract.earth/

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The Dark Knight of Brentwood w/ Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, & Max Silvestri 1:06:06

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Laci welcomes comedians, writers, and actor besties Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman (I Need You Guys' podcast) to catch up on her adventures in Ireland, learning about Berlin’s KitKatClub, and getting help at the airport at any cost. They also discuss Steve Farzam, the “fake firefighter” who was arrested without bail for impersonating …

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BONUS: Cannonball Run II (w/ John Cribbs) 1:35:33

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The cannonballs keep on rolling

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Fraud Friday: The Poisonous Beauty Product Peddler w/ Alaska Thunderfuck 48:45

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Laci welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2) to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products and was a full-time criminal. Plus, a bride and groom planned a wedding at a venue they didn't own or rent because the Lord told them so. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/17/2021) CONgregatio…

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Season 4 Episode 5: Legacy and Leadership- Floyd Ogle with guest JJ Doerksen 50:58

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Join us as for the Season 4, Episode 5 as we continue to take a look at what it takes for us as men to finish 2025 with a very special podcast. Today we will hear from our executive team member Floyd Ogle as he has a conversation with a very dear friend and a minister of the Gospel, JJ Doerksen. This is a dynamic conversation by two men clearly cal…

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Halloween Kills by Tim Waggoner ( w/ Jesse Hassenger ) 2:07:24

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Our yearly tradition continues! This time: Jesse Hassenger actually DEFENDS Halloween Kills. Check out Sportsalcohol.com! Check out The New Flesh podcast! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-flesh-horror-movies-horror-news-scary-movie/id1050862266 Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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The Criminally Morbid Mortician w/ Harvey Guillén 1:01:14

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In the spookiest of scam stories yet, Laci welcomes actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows, Companion) to dig into David Sconce, a mortician who found new and gruesome ways to cut corners in the cremation business, turning his family’s funeral home into a money machine. Stay schemin’! CW: Mention of death‑care industry misconduct. CON-greg…

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BONUS: Death Race 1:14:56

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2008's Death Race! Jason Statham! Paul WS what were you thinking