Best Jacob Bennett Podcasts (2025)

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“Relationships That Multiply” with Rev. Stacey Piyakhun and Rev. Armando Alvarado 41:35

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This episode kicks off a new series tied to the Horizon Texas Conference’s Multiplication Masterclass, From Visit to Belonging. Host Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Stacey Piyakhun and Rev. Armando Alvarado from the conference’s Multiplication Team for a conversation about what really helps guests become part of a church community. With real …

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Eloquent builders, manipulating images, and translating apps 38:02

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Laravel 12.19 Adds a useEloquentBuilder Attribute, a FailOnException Queue Middleware, and More Larallow is a Permissions Package With Support for Scopes Manipulate Image URLs in Laravel with the Image Transform Package Lightning Fast Sc…

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SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT with Derrick Jefferson! 1:16:01

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"If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention." We do, Whoopi, we promise! We're finally paying attention to SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT. Joining us is writer/librarian/educator: Derrick Nolan Jefferson! (website: www.dnolanjefferson.com) Follow Derrick on twitter and instagram: @geekandahalf Fol…

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0115 with Voice Actor, Puppeteer, Storyteller, and Sound Producer Nate Begle - The Puppet's Heart 1:31:38

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“I grew up with puppetry and voices and weird little characters. I never really let that go — I just found ways to turn it into a life.” - Nate Begle In this episode, we're joined by Nate - He's a voice actor and puppeteer with over two decades of experience in storytelling across stage, screen, and sound. His career has spanned live theme park sho…

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819: Making Great Leaps Studying the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of Tropical Frogs - Dr. Maureen Donnelly 49:41

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Dr. Maureen (Mo) Donnelly is a Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University (FIU). She is also a Research Associate in the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Mo studies amphibians like frogs and toads. These org…

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“Rooted and Resilient” with Dr. Tod Bolsinger 35:04

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Recorded live at the inaugural Annual Conference of the Horizon Texas Conference, this episode features a powerful conversation with keynote speaker Tod Bolsinger. Known for his work on adaptive leadership and church resilience, Tod goes beyond his keynote address to dive deeper into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s church leaders. F…

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Flavours of busy, restrained features, and variable static views 47:07

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the nuance of being “busy”, saying no to features (and why), handling user feedback early, Laravel-powered static views with dynamic data, and building tools that stand the test of time.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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LEAST GAY ICONS with Jeff Hiller & Jimmy Ray Bennett! 1:31:29

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Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the LEAST gayest one of all? This episode we're looking at the LEAST GAY ICONS! Who will make the cut? How is this sausage getting made? Joining us are comedian, actors, and dear friends of the pod, Jeff Hiller & Jimmy Ray Bennett! Follow Jeff on twitter and instagram: @boomboomhiller Follow Jimmy on Twitter and Ins…

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818: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark Saffman 35:07

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Dr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received is B.Sc. with honors in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Mark’s research focuses on quantum computing. He and his colleagues are trying to build a new kind of computer called a quantum computer that can solve …

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“Resilient Leadership” with Bishop Delores Williamston and Bishop Ruben Saenz 37:34

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In this special episode of POD Strangely Warmed, host Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. and Bishop Delores Williamston, Bishop of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Recorded during the first Annual Conference of the Horizon Texas Conference, this conversation explores what it means to lead with resilien…

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Watching the night, essential defaults, and cable broadcasts 41:43

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Encrypt and Decrypt String Helpers in Laravel 12.18 Laravel Nightwatch - Deep monitoring & insights, no matter where you deploy. Nightwatch AMA with Jess Archer Filament v4 Beta - Feature Overview Better defaults for your Laravel applica…

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Episode 94: Sumer is icumen in 25:06

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In this episode, we offer a close reading of "Sumer is icumen in," a Middle English song that anticipates the abundant joys of summer. Thanks to the Pias Group for granting us permission to share the Hilliard Ensemble's rendition of this song. You can find the manuscript that includes the lyrics and music at the British Library.…

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WAITING TO EXHALE with Paige Elson! 1:28:36

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Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it. If that doesn't sound gay to you then maybe skip this episode? You can take off those spanx because we're talking about WAITING TO EXHALE! Get ready to shoop because our guest is actor/comedian/writer Pagie Elson! (podcast: This Is A Moment) Follow Paige on Twitter & Ins…

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817: Creating New Cancer Models and Advancing Regenerative Medicine - Dr. Luiz Bertassoni 43:00

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Dr. Luiz E. Bertassoni is the founding director of the Knight Cancer Precision Biofabrication Hub and Professor in the Division of Oncological Sciences at the Knight Cancer Institute, where he is also co-section head for Discovery and Translational Oncology. He is also faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Cancer Early Detection …

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"The First Horizon Texas Annual Conference 2025" 34:06

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This week marked our very first Annual Conference. In this special episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins brings you conversations from across the connection: youth delegates, newly ordained clergy, and conference leaders—including Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.—all reflect on the spirit and significance of this historic moment. From stories …

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Liquid glass, video thumbnails, and children growing up 45:44

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In this episode, Jake and Michael reflect on parenting, discuss Apple's new Liquid Glass UI, finding smarter ways to use video on the web, plus share thoughts on AI overload, Laracon prep, and why Wistia might be your next favourite video tool. In this episode: - Apple’s Liquid Glass UI - Kit.com and Wistia for video - Reflections on AI, tech bubbl…

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TREMORS with Jacob Wysocki! 1:30:12

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They say there's nothing new under the sun. But under the ground... Watch where you step because we're talking about TREMORS! and our guest is less than six degrees away from our heart. Get ready to buzz and Zzub, it's actor/comedian/ally Jacob Wysocki! ("Unfriended," "Pitch Perfect," "Superstore") Follow Jacob on Twitter & Instagram: @jacobwysocki…

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816: Deciphering Genetic Variations in Bacteria that Lead to Disease - Dr. Shannon Manning 35:55

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Dr. Shannon Manning is a Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The goal of Shannon’s research is to understand how pathogens (bacteria or viruses) cause disease in people. How likely a person is to get sick may be due to the different types of pathogens they are expo…

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Frontend hooks, birthdays, and passkeys 45:37

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Arr::from() Method in Laravel 12.14 "In Array Keys" Validation Rule Added in Laravel 12.16 Cast Model Properties to a Ur…

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The Faces and Places of Annual Conference 2025 21:36

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Welcome back to POD Strangely Warmed! In this special episode, we’re helping you get ready for the first-ever Annual Conference of the Horizon Texas Conference, hosted at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on the campus of SMU. We’re taking you behind the scenes to meet some of the pastors and churches helping host this year’s gathering. Rev. Camille May…

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GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH with Yamara Taylor! 1:38:17

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Mamma mia, here they grow again! The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. This week we're getting wet with actor/writer Yamara Taylor! ("black-ish" "Saved By the Bell") Follow Yamara on Instagram: @yamarataylor Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TwoOldQueens Follow Mark on …

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Gotcha! Feat. Mark Burns & Sydney Duncan 23:35

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On this episode, Mark Burns tells us of his harrowing experience hunting down a yeti in Disney World and Sydney Duncan talks about going over 100 MPH (literally) to book acting roles in Texas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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815: Fascinated by the Effects of Material Properties on the Form and Function of Fishes - Dr. Adam Summers 50:02

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Dr. Adam Summers is a Professor in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and he conducts research in his lab within the Friday Harbor Laboratories there. With a background in engineering and mathematics, Adam works on applying engineering and physics principles to living systems. He …

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FAME with Tami Sagher! 1:31:25

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If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got. Remember my name... We're headed to the high school of the performing arts, and we're going to let you know how gay FAME is! And you'd better remember the name of our guest, because it's actor/writer Tami Sagher! (Shrill, Russian Doll, Orange in the New Black, Search Pa…

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814: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient Creatures By Studying Fossils and the Fossilization Process - Dr. Sarah Gabbott 51:23

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Dr. Sarah Gabbott is a Professor of Palaeontology in the School of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at the University of Leicester. She is also Director of Green Circle Nature Regeneration CIC, a non-profit organization in the UK, and she is co-author of the recently released book Discarded: How Technofossils Will be Our Ultimate Legacy. As …

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Stealth grills, metric takeover, and selecting conference talks 41:11

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss Jake's new stealth grill, his eldest son's takeover of the state finals (and metric's takeover of measurement), and Michael goes through the process of refining over 150 talk submissions down to the final Laracon AU schedule.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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PIRANHA 3-D with Ryan Barton! 1:08:17

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August is officially shark month, so we're celebrating it with a series we're calling "Three Shark Movies and One About Piranhas." We're ending our series with the film that puts the "piranha" in "Three Shark Movies and One About Piranhas." "Don't Scream, Just Swim" because we're finally talking about PIRANHA 3D! Our guest is actor/writer Ryan Bart…

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0114 with Ravinder Taylor - Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Microbiologist, and Author - 'From Chronic Pain To Inner Power' 1:17:07

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Ravinder Taylor is a UK-certified psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, trained at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and has spent over 30 years researching human behavior, subconscious programming, and self-empowerment. She has co-authored more than 200 personal development a…

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813: Investigating the Impacts of the Gut Microbiome on Immunotherapy Cancer Treatments - Dr. Jennifer Wargo 35:18

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Dr. Jennifer Wargo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a Stand Up To Cancer researcher. Jennifer is a physician scientist, and this means she splits her time between providing care to patients and doing research to find better ways of treating disease. Specificall…

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Pirates, Argonauts, and framework reminders 42:14

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Typed Arr Getters Added in Laravel 12.11 Name Queued Closures in Laravel 12.13 All About the Filament v4 Beta Release Ce…

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SHARK TALE with Vic Michaelis! 1:22:49

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August is officially shark month, so we're celebrating it with a series we're calling "Three Shark Movies and One About Piranhas." We keep swimming along, and this week we're talking about "The story of what happens when one little fish tells a great white lie..." That's right, it's time for a SHARK TALE! Our guest is the 100% delightful Vic Michae…

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812: Studying the Evolutionary Diversity of Squishy Sea Creatures - Dr. Joseph Ryan 38:00

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Dr. Joseph Ryan is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida. Joe studies DNA from squishy marine invertebrates like ctenophores (e.g. comb jellies), cnidarians (e.g. jellyfish), tunicates (e.g. sea squirts), and sea cucumbers. His goal is to understand how different types of anim…

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Gotcha! Feat. Marissa Moorhead & Kimberly Dinaro 22:28

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With summer on the horizon, today's guests look back at the summer jobs of their youths! Marissa Moorhead joins us to talk about fending off her Nosferatu-esque manager at an unnamed movie chain (it was probably AMC, though). Then, Kimberly Dinaro tells us how she...*GASP* killed Quiznos??! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Constant interfaces, nested input, and array access 42:12

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss using interfaces as a dictionary of constants, working with and testing inputs passed down multiple layers of the application, and refactoring legacy code with PHP's ArrayAccess interface.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Episode 92: Dorianne Laux, Singer 25:44

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In this episode, we read and discuss "Singer," a narrative poem that celebrates the poetic speaker's mother in all of her complexity. Dorianne Laux is the author of numerous books of poetry, including Life on Earth, which was a finalist for the National Book Award, and Only As the Day is Long: New and Selected Poems which was a finalist for the Pul…

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DEEP BLUE SEA with Ryan Meharry! 1:13:54

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August is officially shark month, so we're celebrating it with a series we're calling "Three Shark Movies and One About Piranhas." We're continuing our series with a movie that bills itself as "Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner." That's right, we're talking DEEP BLUE SEA! Joining us is actor, comedian, and returning guest, Ryan Meharry! You can follo…

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811: Investigating Clams with Photosynthetic Algae, Parasites in Mud Shrimp, and Other Species Interactions that Shape Evolution - Dr. Jingchun Li 42:59

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Dr. Jingchun Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, and she is the Curator of Invertebrates at CU Boulder’s Museum of Natural History. She is also a Packard Foundation Fellow and a National Geographic Explorer. Jingchun studies how different species interact with eac…

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Memoized caches, mobile Laravel, and HTTP fixtures 44:19

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Memoized Cache Driver in Laravel 12.9 Map Eloquent Attributes into an Object Using the Collection Cast in Laravel 12.10 …

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JAWS with Paul F. Tompkins! 1:10:21

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August is officially shark month, so we're celebrating it with a series we're calling "Three Shark Movies and One About Piranhas." We're starting it off with the film that invented the summer blockbuster, JAWS! Our guest is the cold blooded actor/comedian Paul F. Tompkins! (BoJack Horseman, Rutherford Falls, Ducktails, podcasts: "Neighborhood Liste…

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810: Studying Social Behavior, Reproduction, and Health in Female-Dominant Species - Dr. Christine Drea 42:15

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Dr. Christine Drea is the Earl D. McLean Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, as well as Professor in the Department of Biology, the University Program in Ecology, and the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences at Duke University. Research in Christine’s lab examines animal behavior from an integrative perspective. She and her colleagues are investig…

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Gotcha! Feat. Clare Donaher & Tony Ferraro 20:25

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Don't come for Clare Donaher, or she might...spend the next few decades feeling guilty about it? Clare tells us about confronting her childhood bully how she helped shape Clare into the person she is today. Then, Tony Ferraro, tells us about an entire class uniting against their finance professor by cheating on their exam. Also: is Jonah Hill hot? …

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Rachel Wilson - Spycraft and Witchcraft Are Indistinguishable From Magic 1:48:10

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The NEWSPASTE Podcast has returned after a short hiatus. Johnny Vedmore speaks to the infamous Rachel Wilson about occult feminism, Gloria Steinem and their links to intelligence agencies. Rachel Wilson is an author, researcher, and homeschooling advocate. Her book, Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women’s Liberation, details the true origins…

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Clergy Mental Health with Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow and Anna Lee 48:51

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Welcome to Episode 101—truly a masterclass in clergy mental health. In this conversation, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow and Anna Lee for a deeply insightful and practical discussion about the mental health challenges facing pastors and church leaders today. Drawing from their work with the Clergy Health Initiative …

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Laracon AU, queued batches, and leveraging AI 36:45

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the ramp up of Laracon AU planning, touch base on Jake's unorthodox usage of Laravel Horizon, and Michael finally coming around to using AI.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Episode 91: Joanne Diaz, Two Emergencies 24:40

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In this episode, Katy Didden and Abram Van Engen discuss the extraordinary leaps, narrative disjunctions, and temporal frames that fill Diaz's extraordinary ekphrastic poem, a reflection on Bruegel's painting, "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" written in conversation with W.H. Auden's poem "Musée des Beaux Arts." "Two Emergencies," appears in My …

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MAIL BAG! 52:39

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This episode we're opening up the mail bag and answering YOUR questions! No guest on this one! Just the queens themselves! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TwoOldQueens Follow Mark on Letterbox: @markrennie Email us: [email protected] WE'VE GOT MERCH! CAN YOU IMAGINE? Click on this link! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/two-old-queens?ref_…

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809: Bright Researcher Studying Exoplanets and their Stars and Developing New Astrophysics Technology - Dr. Kevin France 33:53

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Dr. Kevin France is an Assistant Professor in the Department for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences as well as an investigator within the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Kevin’s research focuses on improving our understanding of planetary systems outside of our own solar system. His research he…

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Really eager loading, Larabelles, and whispy SSH servers 34:52

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Model Resource Helper Functions in Laravel 12.7 Automatic Relation Loading in Laravel 12.8 NativePHP v1 is finally here!…

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Episode 90: N. Scott Momaday, The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee 20:23

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This episode explores the incantation and mystic union of Momaday's famous delight poem, ending with a recorded recitation in his own rich voice. We explain anaphora and explore its power, and we trace the links and connections from one thought to the next throughout the poem. Special thanks to Universty of California Television (UCTV) for permissi…

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GAYEST BEST SONG OSCAR WINNERS with Jimmy Ray Bennett! 1:22:11

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Since 1934, at the 7th Academy Awards, a Best Song Oscar is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film. Joining us to figure out the Top Ten Gayest Best Song Oscar Winners of all time is returning special guest JIMMY RAY BENNETT! (AJ & the Queen, Hand to God, Red Dead Redemption 1 & 2, Gran…