Best Jason T Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, And The Culture Fight :: Ep 78 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:16:40

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We get started talking coffee. Then a simple road-life chat about interstate numbers flipped into a full-on culture rumble: Taylor Swift as role model or red flag, Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl halftime backlash, and why every big stage now doubles as a battlefield. We don’t tiptoe. We pull apart what “pushing boundaries” means for mainstream pop, w…

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Feeling YOUR Grief from THEIR Pregnancy Joy 38:16

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When a friend gets pregnant, we’re expected to be nothing but happy for them. And while we are happy, what’s rarely acknowledged is the grief that bubbles underneath: the fear of being left behind, the pain of losing the friendship as it once was, and the silence childfree women carry as we quietly mourn what we didn’t choose to lose. In this episo…

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Tales to Terrify 716 Bret Chandler, Nelson Allister & Jonathan Agar 40:07

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Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales for you this week, about an ominous voice calling from the woods, a dangerous bargain to break a curse, and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock. COMING UP Good Evening: new release from Frank Oreto: 00:01:06 Bret Chandler’s The Voice Past the Tall Jack Pines as read by Michelle Kane: …

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Backstage to Halftime: Country, Controversy, and Kids in a Digital Storm :: Ep 77 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:16:19

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The week’s conversation jumps from living rooms to locker rooms to writing rooms—and the connective tissue is culture moving faster than conscience. We start with the tough part: raising kids in a world where a phone can outtalk a parent, where algorithms dress up confusion as entertainment, and where being “plugged in” feels like the tax for belon…

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The Queer Gym with Nathalie Huerta 53:16

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In this episode, we sit down with Nathalie Huerta, founder of The Queer Gym—the first first nationally recognized LGBTQ-friendly fitness haven in Oakland, CA, built to heal what traditional gyms broke. Nathalie shares her candid story of exclusion, empowerment, and the radical choices that turned a healing space into a revolution in fitness culture…

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Tales to Terrify 715 Erica Waters 44:40

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Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Erica Waters’ (Un)canny: A Study in Canine Folklore as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:02:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Krystal Hammond Krystal Hammon…

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How a Banned Account, a Mullet, and Sheer Grit Built a Social Media Empire w/Justin "Danger" Nunley :: Ep 76 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:25:16

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A stranger clowns you on live after your account gets banned—do you spiral or go nuclear on the grind? Justin “Danger” Nunley chose the latter, changing shirts in his driveway and launching a 30-day sprint from 3,000 followers to 3 million. We sit down with the Air Force veteran turned creator-entrepreneur to unpack the mindset, habits, and guardra…

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Hype Tip ➡️ Don't Blame the Kid, Use a Flow Chart 11:56

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If a kid sneezes in your face, don't blame the kid or even the parent. Rather, get yourself a flow chart to decide if you should even be there in the first place. If you are going to hang out with mom friends and their kids, there is a level of discernment that you use so that you are resolute in your boundaries. It is important to have as much inf…

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Tales to Terrify 714 Laila Amado & Akis Linardos 44:37

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Welcome to episode 714. We have two tales for you this week, about guardian eldritch horrors and the risks of messing with time. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest and Thank-yous: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Laila Amado’s Heaven is Experiencing Staffing Shortages and Somehow This is My Problem as read by James Barnett: 00:04:00 Akis Linardos’ R…

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Value-Based Oncology at Scale: Inside Thyme Care 41:16

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Cancer care in the U.S. costs over $250 billion each year, and nearly 2 million Americans receive a new diagnosis annually, yet too often the journey begins with silence: no call, no plan, no guide. In this episode, a16z’s Vineeta Agarwala and Jay Rughani talk with Thyme Care leaders Robin Shah (cofounder and CEO), Bobby Green, MD (president and CM…

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Remembering Brett James: Nashville's Songwriting Legend :: Ep 75 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:05:59

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Loss has a way of reordering priorities and bringing perspective like nothing else can. When Nashville songwriting legend Brett James died in a plane crash, our podcast world was rocked to its core – and it came just weeks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This special episode captures our raw, unfiltered processing of grief in real-time. Br…

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Being fully ALIVE w/ Kate Manser 1:09:16

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We deserve to feel alive and experience more joy, every day. From navigating grief, addiction, and death anxiety to embracing her calling as an “INSPIRER,” Kate shares how the darkest moments became catalysts for joy and presence. Together, we explore what it means to go beyond the ordinary, make bold choices, and infuse everyday life with courage …

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Tales to Terrify 713 R. S. Nelson & QED 32:23

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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbath in My Ba…

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Unfiltered Truth: Chad Prather on Faith, Comedy, and Cultural Battles :: Ep 74 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:41:54

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Chad Prather isn't just the fast-talking guy from viral videos—he's lived enough adventures for three lifetimes. In this captivating conversation, Chad takes us through his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to becoming a multifaceted entertainer, political voice, and man of faith. With his trademark rapid-fire delivery and …

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My Last One Night Stand 47:45

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For years, I’ve had fun, sometimes wild but mostly unremarkable, one-night stands—from the pedicab driver who left a bike in my bedroom to the man in Hawaii who accidentally threw away my contacts. My trip to Mallorca, Spain this summer was incredible for so many reasons: from the people I met to the man who unlocked something in me and ended my sa…

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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti 50:59

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Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…

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From Super Bowl Dynasty to Micah Parsons Trade: Ed Werder Tells All :: Ep 73 Try That In a Small Town 55:20

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Ed Werder's authoritative voice on all things Dallas Cowboys brings three decades of perspective to our deep dive into the franchise's most pressing issues. The veteran reporter, who began covering America's Team in 1989, doesn't mince words about the controversial Micah Parsons trade: "Almost nothing the Cowboys can do can justify trading Micah Pa…

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Building Childfree Wealth with Dr. Jay Zigmont 56:58

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What does financial planning look like when you’re single and child-free? How do you prepare for your future, make smart money decisions, and design a life of freedom when you’re not following the traditional path? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Childfree Wealth, who specializes in help…

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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell 1:01:47

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Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…

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Dude, You Shot Osama: How One SEAL Changed History w/The Operator, Rob O'Neill :: Ep 72 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:20:27

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What drives someone to board a helicopter on what might be a one-way mission to take down the world's most wanted terrorist? In this gripping conversation with Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, we dive deep into the mind of the man who killed Osama bin Laden and explore the extraordinary journey that led him there. Rob's story begins unexpectedly in Butte, Mo…

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Welcome Season 4: Goodbye Sad Girl Era, Hello Joy 19:00

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Empowered Millennials Podcast! I’m so excited to kick off this new season, a season of joy, boldness, and unapologetic celebration. I’ll share how I moved from being broke, burnt out, and keeping my head down to embracing my story and stepping fully into the life I want. I’ve been leaning into my Human Design and realizin…

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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele 47:26

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Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…

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From One Tree Hill to Nashville: Jana Kramer's Journey :: Ep 71 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:06:46

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Jana Kramer, the actress, singer, podcast host, and mother joins us to pull back the curtain on the entertainment industry's less glamorous realities and share how she's found her authentic voice through it all. Jana's story begins with remarkable determination – handing her headshot to a soap opera actor while waitressing in Detroit, then convinci…

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Tales to Terrify 709 Obiwulu Chisom Peace, J. V. Gachs & Blaize M. Kaye 40:19

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Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Obiwulu Chisom Peace’s The Whispering Groves as read by Anne Marie Lewis: 00:03:28 J. V. Gachs’ An Hou…

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The Evolution of a Band With Nothing Left to Prove :: Ep 70 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:05:42

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Twenty years into their musical journey, Kurt and Tully experience a profound moment of clarity during their Nashville show. What makes this performance different? There's a palpable sense of arrival—no longer needing to prove themselves to industry insiders, but simply connecting with fans who appreciate their extensive catalog of hits. Against th…

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Tales to Terrify 708 Anne Wilkins 51:42

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Welcome to episode 708. We have one tale for you this week, about a grieving mother desperate for relief from her parental responsibilities who seeks sanctuary at a play centre built on buried secrets. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions and Patreon Interview Series: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Anne Wilkins’ Hidden Treasure as read by AJ Fitzwater: 00:04:28…

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Bourbon, Ballads and Big Tech's Threat to Songwriting :: Ep 69 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:22:33

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In this episode-with-a-twist, Neil, Kurt, Tully and KLo sit down with 20-year-old podcaster Christian Hodges for a raw, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. The conversation takes unexpected turns as they explore how country music has captured the hearts of younger generations, with 50% of young people now gravitating toward …

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Tales to Terrify 707 Sabine Baring-Gould 1:00:42

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Welcome to episode 707. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about a preserved finger with a personality all its own. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sabine Baring-Gould’s A Dead Finger as read by Brian Rollins: 00:02:45 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Brian Rollins Brian Rollins on X Br…

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RaeLynn - Finding Your Way When Nashville Says "No" :: Ep 68 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:49:14

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When authenticity meets raw talent, something magical happens. RaeLynn's journey through the country music landscape reads like a novel of perseverance, faith, and unwavering dedication to her craft. From her early days as a contestant on The Voice to navigating the challenging waters of Nashville as a female artist, RaeLynn has carved out her own …

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Tales to Terrify 706 Derek Alan Jones & Damir Salkovic 43:52

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Welcome to episode 706. We have two tales for you this week. First, a passenger learns things work a little different at the airport. Then, a Soviet scientific expedition sent to investigate a meteor impact site discover they may be the subjects rather than the observers. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Everything That Was All of…

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The Consumer Becomes the Payor: How ICHRA Unlocks a New Era in Healthcare 28:05

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In this episode, Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani are joined by Thatch cofounders Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson to explore why ICHRA—a more recent policy innovation—might quietly revolutionize employer-sponsored health benefits. Unpacking the surprising history of how U.S. healthcare became entangled with employment, they make the case for a defined-cont…

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Bison Heads and Spy Accusations - A Chat with Alexis Wilkins :: Ep 67 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:12:20

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What happens when passion for country music collides with unwavering values? Alexis Wilkins, singer-songwriter and political commentator, takes us on her extraordinary journey from writing songs at age six to navigating the complex landscape of today's music industry. Alexis shares the fascinating story of how reading a Smithsonian article about co…

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Tales to Terrify 705 Edd Vick & Donovan Douglas Thiesson 50:52

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Welcome to episode 705. We have two tales for you this week. First, we learn that immortality isn’t everything it’s chalked up to be. Then, she waits in the deep, listening for the voice that will call her home. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Edd Vick’s Dead by Night as read by Rish Outfield: 00:02:34 Donovan Douglas Thiesson’s Janelle is Still J…

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From WNBA Entitlement to Studio Confessions :: Ep 66 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:18:52

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In this captivating episode of Try That in a Small Town, the guys settle into their new studio space powered by e-Spaces to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations that swing between hilarious and profound. The conversation kicks off with a spirited debate about entitlement in the WNBA, questioning players wearing "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts desp…

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Tales to Terrify 704 F. Marion Crawford 49:55

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Welcome to episode 704. We have a classic tale for you this week, about an ancient tower, a mysterious grave, and the two men who stumble across its nightly inhabitant. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s For the Blood is the Life as read by Charles Conover: 00:02:49 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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The AI Revolution: Caution and Hope with Larry Ward :: Ep 65 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:12:22

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The battle for AI's soul is happening now, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Larry Ward, a digital marketing pioneer with three decades of experience, pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley's longstanding bias against conservative voices and the existential threat posed by unregulated artificial intelligence. Ward's journey began in the mid-90s …

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Tales to Terrify 703 Chris Riley & Rob Gillham 45:34

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Welcome to episode 703. We have two tales for you. First, we learn that even villains can fall in love. Then, a man clearing out his childhood home uncovers dark truths about a childhood friend. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: 00:01:06 Chris Riley’s Hatchet Man as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:18 [Trigger] Rob Gillham’s The H…

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Beyond the Scoreboard with Kirk Herbstreit - The Real Value in Athletics and Life :: Ep 64 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:09:22

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Kirk Herbstreet takes us from the broadcast booth into the heart of what makes sports truly meaningful in this candid, compelling conversation. The voice of college football doesn't just break down X's and O's – he reveals the human stories behind the games we love. With remarkable vulnerability, Herbstreet shares how going through "hell" as a stru…

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Tales to Terrify 702 F. W. Weatherstone 52:04

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Welcome to episode 702. This week , we meet a young Scottish woman who inherits the duty of tending to an old stone shelter… and the ancient thing that dwells within. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] F. W. Weatherstone’s The Bothy in the Field as read by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker: 00:02:48 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Bothy in the Field contains sc…

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MTV's TRL PREMIERE - September '98 1:32:46

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Dan and Bob are BACK, in separate garages, looking at the very first top ten countdown for MTV's Total Request Live. Video Pod -- and all new episodes of The Throwback Podcast -- available at Patreon.com/HeedTheCallBy Dan Hanzus and Bob Castrone

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From Hunger Games to Country Music: Alexander Ludwig's Creative Journey 1:07:29

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Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood meets Nashville? Actor Alexander Ludwig joins us for a fascinating conversation about navigating two of entertainment's most challenging industries with genuine passion and remarkable humility. The star of blockbuster franchises like Hunger Games and Bad Boys, whose films have collectively grossed over $2 b…

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Tales to Terrify 701 Derek Alan Jones, Nick Badot & Victoria Brun 56:50

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Welcome to episode 701. We have three tales for you this week. First, a boy learns the importance of respecting old traditions. Then, we sample an exclusive menu with the most exotic of flavours. And finally, a woman chosen for ritual sacrifice holds her people’s future in her hands. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ A…

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The Women of Country Music, A Titans Father's Day and GOAT QBs 56:39

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The stark reality of women's declining presence on country radio sparks a passionate debate among Nashville veterans in this candid conversation about the state of modern country music. When confronted with the statistic that female artists now make up only 8.39% of country radio play—down from 29% in 2000—the hosts don't hold back their theories o…

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Tales to Terrify 700 Philip Madden & Mary Elizabeth Braddon 39:27

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Welcome to episode 700. We have two tales for you this week. First, a pastor seeks to avenge his murdered family with the help of an unlikely ally. Then, a young artist learns the deadly cost of heartbreak. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Philip Madden’s The Pastor as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:03:01 [TRIGGER] Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s The …

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Viral Guitar Riffs and Prison Gigs w/Ben Gallaher :: Ep 61 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:19:03

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What happens when raw talent meets unwavering authenticity in a music industry that often values trends over substance? Ben Gallaher's story provides a refreshing answer. From his early days beating on soup cans with pencils in Pennsylvania to becoming a guitar virtuoso whose viral riff captured 35 million views across social media, Ben's journey e…

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Streamlining the Patient Referrals Chain with Trey Holterman 19:53

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In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z’s David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare’s most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving …

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Tales to Terrify 699 Tabitha Lord, Bryan Carrigan & Avra Margariti 48:22

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Welcome to episode 699 We have three tales for you, about a modern-day Frankenstein’s monster, a horny teen who gets more than just a hookup, and a young woman trapped inside her house by a mysterious guest. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions are open: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Tabitha Lord’s Monster as read by Amanda Stribling: 00:03:37 Bryan Carrigan’s…

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Mustache and Music: The Rise of John Morgan :: Ep 60 Try That in a Small Town Podcast 1:14:19

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A mustache, a North Carolina accent, and an impossibly high vocal range walk into a podcast studio – or more specifically, John Morgan walks in, bringing all three plus two recent #1 country hits to the conversation. Morgan's journey reads like a Nashville fairy tale with an unexpected beginning. A chance meeting with songwriter John Edwards during…

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Tales to Terrify 698 Daniel Stride & Rachel Bolton (Stoker) 55:12

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Welcome to episode 698 and happy StokerCon! We have two tales for you this week. First, a strange child develops a special bond with the hermit in his garden. Then, a woman goes to extreme lengths to leave her abusive husband. COMING UP Good Evening: StokerCon 2025: 00:01:06 Daniel Stride’s The One Who Saw Too Much as read by Jesse Holt: 00:04:09 […