Best Flat Sharp Podcasts (2026)

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Can't Do What You Used To Do? 21:51

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Had a health scare? Terrified you’ll lose your independence? In this podcast, you’ll discover what you can do when your body tells you you’re getting old. So you can be capable, sharp, and vital when fitness alone isn’t enough. After waking up unable to walk from painful disc bulges at 67, I discovered fitness alone wasn't enough. This podcast shar…

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Are We in a Simulation? What Is Reality? | Thoughts Off The Stem 22:08

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If you’ve ever been just high enough to question your entire existence, this episode is your new spiritual home. We’re diving headfirst into the trippy, hilarious, mind-warping question: “What even is reality?” In this episode, we explore: Why your brain suddenly feels like it has four tabs open and all of them froze The strange moment when you loo…

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Life Updates, Real Talk & Words for 2026 (The Edge) 45:33

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Kelly and Chip jump back in with a Friday catch-up, sharing what unfolded over the holidays, a health update from Chip about his mom, and a little life banter along the way. They reflect on the words that defined 2025 and talk through the words they’re bringing into 2026. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: [email protected] Tik…

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Ep. 118: How to Practice! (+ Advice for Teens) 29:55

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Let’s get our good new habits in early in the year! In this episode, I read practical advice from three organists/organ method books. The organ method books are in a class of their own— highly entertaining reading. We begin with Francis Routh’s Teach Yourself The Organ (1958.) His asterisk marking the complete works of Buxtehude as ‘fairly easy’ is…

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Closing the Chapter You’ve Outgrown (The Velvet) 40:18

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There’s a moment when something quietly but firmly ends. Not because it’s resolved — but because you’re done carrying it. In this episode, Kelly and master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson talk about the energetic themes shaping January — a turning point that marks the end of a long emotional and spiritual chapter, and the beginning of a more self-direc…

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We Made A Yellow Jersey For A Guessing Game, Because Why Not 37:26

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Send us a text What if calling a week-long ride’s overnight towns could win you a jersey no one else will ever own? We turned our BRAG 2026 route fever into a community contest and crowned a winner who came astonishingly close to a perfect map. Along the way, we unpacked why state rides like Bragg are such a powerful gateway into bike touring: appr…

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Aerodynamic Bikes Won’t Fix My Short Game 55:46

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Send us a text New Year energy, winter grit, and a community that refuses to thin out—this one hits all three. We open with holiday contrasts that say everything about the ride right now: one of us hiking on ice with crampons and a Starbucks in hand, the other stepping out in shorts on a 70-degree Christmas. That contrast becomes a theme as we talk…

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243 - The 2025 Slacky Awards 1:10:51

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The Weirdest Things People Do | Thoughts Off The Stem 24:33

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Get ready for an episode dedicated to the strange, the awkward, and the downright WTF things people do every single day—usually without realizing how bizarre they actually are. In this episode, we break down the weirdest human behavior you definitely notice but never talk about, including: People who fake-laugh just a little too hard at unfunny jok…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Finding Balance in a Digital World (The Edge) 28:07

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Kelly and Chip open their settings and reveal the results of how much time they spend on their phones and doing what. They also reveal astonishing stats about how time spent changes as we age and bring some options on doing things differently to live your actual most connected life. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetse…

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Happy Trails Across Georgia with BRAG and Cycling Men Of Leisure 1:08:54

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Send us a text Ready for a ride that blends rail-trails, river views, and real small-town hospitality? We’re unveiling BRAG’s “Happy Trails” route and bringing you along for a southbound journey that starts at LaFette’s Honeybee Festival, rolls past a winery rest stop, settles into a two-night layover in Carrollton, and detours into a behind-the-sc…

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“Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026” (Bonus New Year’s Eve Episode) 10:45

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A quick end-of-year episode to settle the debate one last time. Die Hard is a Christmas movie. So are Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. If it’s set at Christmas and ends with emotional closure and gunfire, it counts. Happy New Year! ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leavin…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Small Daily Rituals, Big Health Changes: Insights from Dr. Chiti Parikh (The Velvet) 50:05

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Kelly welcomes Dr. Chiti Parikh, one of the leading integrative medicine physicians in the country and the founder of Integrative Health & Wellbeing at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Parikh's first book, Intentional Health: Detoxify, Nourish and Rejuvenate Your Body into Balance is a comprehensive roadmap that empowers …

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Ep. 117: I Forgot C Minor! BWV 847 52:32

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This famous piece: saw quite a few revisions between its conception and the version we know. For starters, note the earliest version’s key signature, and the E-flat in bar 2: The most striking feature of the early version is the abrupt end: No presto? No adagio? No allegro? The fugue (in 3 voices) is a fugue with two countersubjects. See them here,…

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Pet Peeves Everyone Hates | Thoughts Off The Stem 33:52

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Get ready for a full-on comedy vent session, because this episode is all about the pet peeves that drive EVERYONE insane—the tiny things people do that make you question humanity, your sanity, and whether society is actually okay. This episode dives into the funniest, most infuriating, most universally hated everyday annoyances, including: People w…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Ozempic Unfiltered: Chip’s Journey, Stigma, and the Emotional Side of Weight Loss (The Edge) 36:37

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In this follow-up to Kelly’s conversation with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, Chip shares his personal experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From the unexpected challenges to the ways it’s impacted his life, Chip offers an honest look at what being on this medication is really like. Kelly and Chip also dive into the…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: The Truth About Ozempic: A Conversation on GLP-1s, Obesity, and Prevention with Dr. Alexandra Sowa (The Velvet) 29:57

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Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, joins to dive into the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their impact on health and culture. While Dr. Sowa shares why she believes in the benefits of these medications, she also raises concerns about the way our society is using them as a "quick fix." Her book offers a strategy for use…

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“Die Hard: Yippee-Ki-Yule” (Christmas Re-Release) 58:06

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Brace yourself for a holly-jolly hostage situation! This special Christmas bonus re-release of Reading Between the Reels is decking the halls… and the villains. From John McClane’s barefoot antics to explosive corporate holiday parties, we reveal why Die Hard is the ultimate Christmas movie you secretly love (or pretend to hate). Originally release…

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Cycling, Community, Counterfeits: From Podfest To Disney 1:10:04

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Send us a text A Bigfoot sweater, a heavy backpack full of mics, and a plane to Orlando—our year closes with the perfect mix of ride stories, travel plans, and one serious warning every cyclist needs to hear. We’re gearing up for Podfest, turning a living room into a studio, and cashing in on a DVC Moonlight Magic night that lets us skip the crowds…

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How Long THC Stays in Your Body | Thoughts Off The Stem 23:53

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If you’ve ever taken a hit and then immediately thought, “Wait… how long is THIS gonna stay in me?”, this episode is about to become your new favorite panic-relief comedy session. We’re breaking down the real science, the myths, and the ridiculous things people do when they realize they might—just maybe—have a drug test coming up. You’ll hear: How …

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: How to Revive Stale Relationships and Reconnect (The Edge) 35:10

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When your relationship feels off, how do you reset? Chip and Kelly dive into the relatable realities of stale relationships, from petty fights (that are never really about the toothpaste) to quirky habits that can either annoy or bring you closer. We’ll share tips for breaking out of a rut, why laughter is key, and how small moments of connection c…

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Ep. 116: Chromatic Finale Of The First Half, BWV 857 58:05

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We’ve traveled halfway through the chromatic scale and Bach celebrates this victory with one of the more complex fugues in the collection. The subject is somber, full of half-steps and even a cross. It foreshadows the true finale at the close of all 24 pieces: This is one of the only fugues to make strict use of the countersubject, occurring in all…

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#171: Why Agile Teams Succeed—or Don’t with Colin Fisher 34:02

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Most teams aren’t broken because of individual incompetence. They’re struggling because the group itself isn’t set up to thrive. In this episode, author and researcher Colin Fisher joins Brian to reframe how we think about team performance, conflict, and psychological safety through the lens of real science, real practice, and a little jazz. Overvi…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reignite Intimacy with Carolyn Sharp (The Velvet) 49:24

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This week, couples therapist, coach, and author Carolyn Sharp joins Kelly to discuss her new book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationships. Carolyn dives into why relationships get stale and shares her transformative four-step process to bring back love, connection, and vitality. From understanding how relation…

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(5 Min. Rant) How To Twist A Shirt 4:56

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This One's For The Overthinkers | Thoughts Off The Stem 24:49

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If your brain loves to hit you with deep thoughts at the worst possible times, this episode of Thoughts Off The Stem is going to feel uncomfortably accurate… and absolutely hilarious. We’re diving into the chaotic world of overthinking, where your mind becomes a 24/7 conspiracy theorist, motivational speaker, and doom predictor—all at once. You’ll …

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What This Year Taught Us (Whether We Wanted It To or Not) (The Edge) 45:04

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December always brings that strange mix of exhaustion and clarity, so Kelly and Chip sat down to take an honest look at the year—what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and what stretched them in ways they didn’t expect. They reflect on the wins, the messier moments, the relationships that shaped them, and the habits and patterns they’re rea…

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#170: Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps with Tanner Wortham 30:11

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What can Agile leaders learn from the Marines? In this episode, Tanner Wortham joins Brian to share how principles of military leadership—like building authority into the trenches, experimenting under pressure, and prioritizing shared mission over ego—map surprisingly well to modern Agile teams. Overview In this conversation, Brian sits down with M…

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RBR #134: “Dunkirk: Nolan’s 3 Timelines, Zero Chill” 1:03:25

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In this episode, we dive into Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk—the movie that weaponizes sound design, disorientation, and narrative chaos to make you feel like you’re drowning in tension even when the characters aren’t in the water (yet). We break down the film’s infamous three timelines, why Nolan thinks clocks are a personality trait, and how the mov…

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Kelly's Favorite Conversations: Abandon: Let Go Of Old Narratives & Step Into Your Innate Power with Monica Berg (The Velvet) 24:09

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Kelly is joined by Monica Berg, international speaker, spiritual thought leader, author and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. Monica’s mission is to show individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wa…

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Where Leisure Meets Grit: Community, Contests, And The Joy Of The Journey 49:12

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Send us a text The ride is more than the route, and this week we prove it—from a hilariously stubborn bathroom repaint to launching our biggest community challenge yet. We kick things off with the small stuff that somehow becomes big stuff, then shift gears into a listener spotlight reveal that lands in Tucker, Georgia, complete with military roots…

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242 - Petr Yan proves Body Shots are REAL... if you just BELIEVE 44:11

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Ep. 115: F Major Prelude & Fugue, BWV 856 39:32

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Anyone else feel like we don’t have enough fugues in F major? In the last of Bach’s four layerings to the fair copy of The Well-Tempered Clavier, we see some beautiful details that would have been lost had Bach not made this last series of revisions in the 1740s. It makes you wonder if Bach would have made even more, should he have lived as long as…

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Episode 10: Dragon Biannual 1:22:35

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After a very long intermission, we finally covered Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter. We talked a bunch about why it took us so long to play this very short game that overall we feel very positively about, and along the way we talked about a bunch of other games this one might have influenced or been influenced by, and at one point a still-slightly-il…

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Creator Used To Mean Being Creative | Thoughts Off The Stem 23:16

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Copycat Creators Are Ruining the Internet | Thoughts Off The Stem The internet used to feel creative… now it feels like the group project where everyone copies the one kid who actually did the work. Today we’re breaking down how copycat creators, stolen ideas, and recycled trends have turned social media into the world’s most chaotic copy machine —…

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The Burnout You Didn’t See Coming: Invisible Labor, Tolerations & Why You’re Drained (The Edge) 42:26

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As this long, energetically heavy year winds down, Kelly opens the episode with a few life updates before diving into a conversation that hits especially hard right now. She and Chip explore the kind of burnout that doesn’t always look like burnout—the invisible labor people carry, the quiet “tolerations” that drain energy, and the subtle emotional…

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The Truth-Telling Energies of December (The Velvet) 32:47

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December is a month of truth rising, emotional release, and the collapse of old stories. Master astrologer Marvin Wilkerson breaks down the energetic turning point that pushes clarity, exposes outdated beliefs, sharpens intuition, and marks the beginning of a new spiritually aligned chapter as 2025 comes to a close. Book a personal chart reading wi…