About Hostile Dysfunction Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction dives into this and other pressing issues, delivering unfiltered insights with a dose of humor. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they unpack current events and share compelling perspectives through dynamic discussions and interviews. Joe Edgar Joe, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, is a serial entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. As CEO and founder of ...
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Just me venting, ranting, and expressing my pov!
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Sometimes you just want to grab some friends you've been dying to hang out with, pick up a new RPG system and play a few games of it. That's what The Game Garage is! Watch as we clear out the garage of games new and old to create characters and jump right into the game with some of the best performers in tabletop today. Spending more than one or two episodes on these games allows players and audiences alike to explore new systems and new stories in an exciting fast paced format. The Game Gar ...
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Trailers from Hell showcases classic previews of past movie attractions punctuated with humorous commentary by iconic filmmakers. The series includes Joe Dante (Gremlins) on horror movie The Terror and Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) praising one of his seminal influences Danger: Diabolik.
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life. Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building ...
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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conversations With The Top Film & TV Creators Of Today. Catch new episodes each week wherever you listen to podcasts
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Former UFC welterweight champion, Matt Serra is known for his passion. Not only from his days competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but for his love of all things Geek. Matt is a big TV and Movie fan and wants to expand his Matt's Movie into a full on hour long show. Each and every week Matt will be joined by a guest covering the things that he wants to discuss. Join him on this journey!
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Welcome to the Small Business Chronicles, a podcast hosted by Ryan Sherrer. We dive deep into the heart of American entrepreneurship, spotlighting the triumphs and challenges of small businesses. From interviews with proprietors to sharing business growth strategies and resilience tales, we offer an inspiring glimpse into the vibrant world of small-scale commerce. Join us as we explore how these businesses are shaping our lives and communities.
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Defunding higher education and can AI solve it's own problem
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56:33We dive into the White Houses attack on Harvard and pulling funding from higher education and will the US have enough electricity to support an AI boom.By Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Lisa Willey Knierim—Mayor of Cranbury Township, NJ, President of 1880 Hospitality, and high school pal. Lisa shares powerful insights into the realities of small-town governance, the impact of state housing mandates, and the ripple effects of national political discourse. From boardrooms to townshi…
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Matt Serra talks Smashing Machine, Mobland, Andor, Thunderbolts and hopes Superman doesn't stink!
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48:35On this episode of Matt Serra's Geeking out show, we discuss a whole slew of pop culture topics. We discuss Mobland which Matt is loving, Havoc, Andor, Thunderbolts and more. Matt watches The Smashing Machine trailer and gives his thoughts on the upcoming movie with Dwayne Johnson. We also talk about Superman and Matt's fears about the movie he is …
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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Jake Claver, author of Wealth in Numbers: How to Syndicate Private Investment Deals for Passive Income and Financial Freedom. Jake is a distinguished leader in the family office space, a keynote speaker, and a performance expert. As Managing Dire…
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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD
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42:11Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…
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Beyond Outrage and Misperceptions: Building the Muscles for Democracy (with More In Common's Kate Carney)
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1:04:54In this episode, Corey Nathan sits down with Kate Carney, Deputy Director at More in Common. Kate shares her fascinating journey—from working in Congress to boating 6,000 miles around the U.S.—and how those experiences shape her work today. The conversation centers on More in Common’s new report, The Connection Opportunity, and explores how we can …
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Ep. 209: d4vd | The Kid Hacking Pop Music From His Phone
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45:26Today’s guest is a genre-shifting phenomenon who’s redefining what it means to break through in music today. With a sound that fuses indie, alt-pop, R&B, and emo influences, he’s crafted a raw, emotionally charged catalog that’s connected with a generation—and he did it all from his sister’s closet on a phone. In just a few years, his music has rac…
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Trump's Attack on Decency and Your Constitutional Rights: Why It's NOT Normal
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40:54In this episode, host Corey Nathan reflects on where we stand as a country several months into the current administration. With candor and conviction, Corey explores the themes of democracy, decency, and due process. Drawing from scripture, the Constitution, and commentary by thought leaders like David Brooks and Mike Madrid, this episode delivers …
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Millennial Truth Bombs: No Excuses Allowed
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1:01:18Tech entrepreneur Alex Harmsen (a millennial himself!) lays down the hard truths about ambition, family planning, and why he believes the past is no excuse for the present. Buckle up for a no-holds-barred conversation.By Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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Editors on Editing w/ “ The Day of the Jackal” Editors: Luke Dunkley, Adam Green, Sam Hodge, Elen Pierce Lewis & Ben Whitehead
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53:48In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews five Editors from the amazing series, The Day of the Jackal. Luke Dunkley, who is nominated for a BAFTA for The Day of the Jackal, also worked as an editor on The Crimson Pedal and the White and, National Treasure, both for which he was nominated for the BAFTA, The Crown, American Anim…
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239. Derick Sebastian | Daydreaming With Purpose
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38:38The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Derick Sebastian, author of Daydreaming With Purpose: Self-Leadership Strategies to Manifest Your Passion Into Your Profession. Derick is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, life coach, and internationally acclaimed ukulele artist from Maui. …
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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD
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39:43The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…
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The Alan Smithee Round Table (“NAB 2025”)
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55:55Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode the gang reflect on their experiences at NAB. Key observations revolve around the show’s evolving landscape, attendance figures and the technologic…
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E.J. Dionne: "Come, Let Us Reason Together" | Resisting Extremism and the Path to National Healing
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1:19:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan talks with renowned journalist, scholar, and public intellectual E.J. Dionne Jr. E.J. is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, a professor at Georgetown University, and a prolific author. Together, they discuss democracy, faith, political polarization, and th…
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Ep. 208: Edgar Barrera | The Max Martin of Latin Music
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1:19:37Today’s guest is a Latin music powerhouse whose pen has changed the game globally. With a genre-defying catalog that spans regional Mexican, reggaeton, pop, and bachata, he’s crafted chart-topping hits that cross borders and break records. His work has earned him 26 Grammy wins, making him one of the most decorated writers in the industry today. Bu…
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Sibling rivalry and birth-order - does it matter.
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57:17We interview Dr. Hurst about birth order and how it impacts us all including when a whole society is made up of "the only child" in each family.By Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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GAVIN O'CONNOR talks THE ACCOUNTANT 2, MIRACLE, WARRIOR TV SHOW AND HOW HE PISSED OFF DENIRO
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1:21:11In todays episode Matt Serra sits down with the amazing director Gavin O'Connor. Gavin has a sequel coming out to his hit movie The Acoountant with Ben Affleck. Matt and Gavin discuss his relationship with Affleck, working on various movies with him. They dive into how Gavin got started, Suicide Squad, Miracle and Gavin tells a great story about al…
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The Unflinching Eye: McKay Coppins on Journalism, the Threats to Our Freedoms and the Power of Inquiry
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1:12:18🎙️Award-winning journalist and Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins us to explore the delicate intersections of politics, faith, and journalism. From shadowing Donald Trump to chronicling the political journey of Mitt Romney, McKay shares what it takes to pursue truth in turbulent times. What We Discuss: What it’s like getting rare access to T…
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238. Casey Jacox | WIN the RELATIONSHIP, not the DEAL
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53:32The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Casey Jacox, author of WIN the RELATIONSHIP, Not the DEAL: Six Common Sense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business. Casey is a business leader, keynote speaker, executive coach, podcaster, and former top-performing sales executive with over 20 …
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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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I Was Right About the Law, But My Delivery Was WRONG: How to Discuss Threats to Our Rights Without Being a Jerk
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26:18In this episode, host Corey Nathan shares a candid reflection about a recent encounter where he was right on the facts and the law—but completely wrong in how he presented them. Yet if we're honest with ourselves about when we make mistakes, it's a good opportunity to learn, reminding us that how we communicate is just as important as what we commu…
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Ep. 207: D'Mile | From a Crammed Apartment to The Sound of a Generation, Silk Sonic, and more
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1:03:00Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the most captivating sounds in modern R&B and pop. With an ear for creating melodies that feel as intimate as they do expansive, he’s responsible for shaping hits that make you feel everything from joy to heartbreak. Whether he's behind the boards or penning the perfect lyrics, his ability to blend vul…
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Garcia's "clerical error" imprisonment and rigged elections
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55:14We cover Abrego Garcia's deportation to an El Salvadorian prison and how it related to past time of Covid and the woke movement around the world.By Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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Untangling the Partisan Knot: A Balanced Look at Political News with Isaac Saul of Tangle
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1:13:36In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a widely respected, nonpartisan political newsletter. Isaac and his team bring a fresh approach to political journalism by curating multiple perspectives—right, left, and independent—on major stories of the day. Corey, a fan and avid reader of Tangle, dives deep into Isaac’s upbringin…
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237. Michael López | Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Transform Your Brain, Body, and Behavior.
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46:33The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Michael Lopez, author of Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Transform Your Brain, Body, and Behavior. Michael is a leading expert in behavior change, a consultant, speaker, and former intelligence officer. With a background in business, civ…
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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD
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37:39Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and ho…
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YVES EDWARDS talks fight with Serra, great finishes, favorite superheroes and fatherhood.
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1:06:27Matt Serra sits down with his pal and former opponent Yves Edwards. The two discuss everything from thier first fight, how they met, favorite superheroes and more We get a special guest in the episode and an ab showdown. Enjoy!
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(ICYMI) Beyond Right and Left: Rabbi Sharon Brous and the Courage to Ask 'What Do You See?' After October 7th
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1:08:54In this deeply moving episode, Corey Nathan welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a groundbreaking Jewish community based in Los Angeles. Rabbi Brous is also the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. Together, they explore ancient traditions, mental health, spiritual le…
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From Bible School to 'Trump Grumpies': Gen Z Asks, What Would Jesus Really Do? with Emerson Riley Nathan
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1:19:36In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with a very special guest — his own son, Emerson Riley Nathan. Together, they dive into Gen Z’s unique perspective on faith, politics, and culture. As a young adult navigating the complexities of belief, identity, and creativity, Emerson offers refreshing candor about his spiri…
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Discussion with Rodger Friedman on US Immigration
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54:21We discuss if immigration is a good thing, needed, birthright citizenship and xenophobia.By Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok
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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Sara Raymond is author of You Are Not Broken: A Compassionate Guide to Uncovering Inner Wisdom and Transforming Your Life with Hypnotherapy Sara is a certified hypnotherapist, transformational coach, and instructor in yoga, Pilates, and meditation. Since co-founding The Mindful Movement in 2016, she…
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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD
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33:18What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain…
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BAS RUTTEN on working with The Rock on The Smashing Machine, Pride and more! MATT SERRA 19.3K subscribers Subscribed Share
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1:06:36Matt Serra sits down with the legend, Bas Rutten. They talk everything from Pride to UFC to announcing and more in the world of MMA. They talk about the new A24 moie that Bas is in with The Rock called The Smashing Machine. Bas talks about the experience and shares some stories from the set. It is a GREAT conversation between the two friends. Enjoy…
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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Davina Stanley, author of several books including The So-What Strategy, Engage, and Elevate: Davina is a globally recognized expert in business communication. With over 25 years of experience helping leaders clarify and convey complex ideas, she …
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Will Saletan: Navigating Toxic Partisanship and Challenging Extremist Absurdity
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1:28:38In this episode, we welcome back political journalist and author Will Saletan. Will, formerly of Slate and now a writer for The Bulwark, is known for his sharp insights on American democracy, political corruption, and authoritarianism. Will reflects on the pivotal events leading up to and following the 2024 election, including Joe Biden’s withdrawa…
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Ep. 206: Teddy Swims | The Power of Self Belief, and Everything I Learned The Hard Way
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1:14:45Today’s guest is a genre-defying vocal powerhouse who’s been taking the music world by storm. Raised in the South with a love for soul, country, R&B, and rock, he blended these influences into an unmistakable style that’s all his own. With a voice that’s as powerful as it is emotive, he doesn’t just sing—he connects, turning raw, soulful covers int…
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