Best John Cason Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 289 - Rodeo Hawkins (ft. John Claude Bemis) 45:39

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How do you write the story that only you can tell? How do you remain disciplined when you want to continue to create new and different pieces of art? Or, what if you find yourself on the run from multiversal agents of chaos!? All of these discussion topics and more are shared in the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast! Today's guest, John Claude B…

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Episode 288 - Grandmother Moon (ft. Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason) 47:06

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How much do you think about the land you're living on? Have you taken the time to give your thanks/appreciation for who came before you? Today's guest Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason discusses her latest book "Grandmother Moon", why it was important for her to share this story, and the significance of paying respect to the native land we live on. We chose t…

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Episode 287 - The Stuff of Dreams (ft. Leah Hager Cohen) 57:14

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Have you ever wondered about what goes on at your local community theatre? Or have you, yourself, participated in community theatre and wished someone covered it in a book? Today's guest of the podcast, Leah Hager Cohen, set out to do just that in her 2001 release "The Stuff of Dreams". This book covered a specific performance in a season of plays …

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Episode 286 - The Picasso Curse (ft. Dan Gutman) 39:26

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What would you do if you found out you accidentally bought a priceless work of art? Would you sell it? Would you donate it? Would you get rid of it? Or would you keep it secret? In Dan Gutman's latest book, 'The Picasso Curse', Edwin discovers he's bought a Picasso original piece of art hidden behind a $10 Kobe Bryant poster. Little does he know th…

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Episode 285 - Bear and the Three Goldilocks (ft. Patrick Horne) 59:24

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Do you like fractured fairy tales? You know, when the story you think you know gets flipped turned upside down!? Yeah you do, you know you do and today's guest has got a fun one! On this episode of the podcast author Patrick Horne stops by to share his debut release, "Bear and the Three Goldilocks" and what path he took to get to this point. It's a…

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Episode 284 - The Last Voyage (ft. Brian McLaren) 42:35

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He's back but this time, he's going to Mars! Mars!? That's right, MARS! Good friend and author Brian McLaren returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book and first in the start of a brand-new sci-fi trilogy, The Last Voyage! Brian and I discuss the timeliness of this book and how it compares to his first fiction trilogy, 'A New Kind of Christi…

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Episode 283 - Cults Like Us (ft. Jane Borden) 1:01:26

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Are you in a cult? Are you sure? Are you really sure? According to guest Jane Borden, our entire country was founded by a doomsday cult, the Puritans. Aaaaand if that didn't get your curiousity piqued for this latest episode of the podcast, then I don't know what will! In the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast, Joe and Jane get into a conversatio…

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Episode 282 - Guy talk (ft. Ben Feller) 41:58

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What do guys talk about? How do male friendships work? How can you be vulnerable in an environment where you've been conditioned to "bottle it up" and not share what's really on your mind? That's the topic of this episode of the podcast as we welcome back former guest, Ben Feller, to the show to discuss his latest project, the new podcast "Pour It …

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Episode 281 - Four Mothers (ft. Abigail Leonard) 42:39

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What is your perspective on motherhood? How does it change depending on where in the world you are? What would new mothers in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America have in common vs what would be unique to them? These are some of the talking points in Abigail Leonard's latest book, "Four Mothers" which highlights 4 different women's first year of…

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Episode 280 - The Incorruptibles (ft. Lauren Magaziner) 39:43

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Are you ready for the next YA book series to completely obsess over!? That's what's in store for you when you pick up Lauren Magaziner's latest book, The Incorruptibles! Lauren stopped by the show this week to share her background as an author, working on this (among many other) projects, and some of her favorite memories writing this book. Check i…

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Episode 279 - The Lemonade War (ft. Jacqueline Davies) 1:00:49

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Are you ready for Summer? Are you ready for Lemonade? Are you ready for a Lemonade WAR!? In this latest episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with author Jacqueline Davies to discuss the graphic novel adaptation of her book, 'The Lemonade War'. Joe and Jacqueline get into a fabulous conversation about the book that you won't want to miss! Enjoy! Ab…

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Episode 278 - A Risky Game (ft. Alyson Gerber) 39:09

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Have you always considered yourself a 'storyteller' but don't consider yourself a writer? That was the conundrum Alyson Gerber found herself in when Molly Ringwald (yes, THE Molly Ringwald) convinced her she needed to write! After Alyson wrote several books which her inner self needed to read, she turned her attention to mystery! Alyson, today (no …

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Episode 277 - How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (ft. Ruth Spiro) 39:22

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What do YOU really know about Climate Science? What if your kids could explain it to you in an easy-to-understand way? That's the premise of Ruth Spiro's latest book 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up" and her entire 'how to explain' series! Ruth stops by the show this week to discuss her latest books and how we can empower kids and use …

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Episode 276 - Nat a Chance (ft. Maria Scrivan) 39:17

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We're back and we're kicking off the NINTH season of The DTALKS Podcast with a wonderful conversation about one's own adolescence and the advice we would give ourselves if we could do it again. That's the topic we get into with this week's guest, Maria Scrivan. Maria is the author and illustrator of the fabulous "Nat" book series. This series start…

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Ep 39 - Ghosting Around Haunted Holiday Reunion (California Haunted Highways, Big Bear Lake & Mailbag) 1:21:11

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In this episode, Kathleen and John come back in an all-new episode of Ghosting Around for an Ol' Fashioned Holiday reunion show. Come join us as we ghost around an old episode on California Highways, a new episode about Big Bear Lake and a mailbag from Al. Follow us on Instagram @ghostingaroundpodcast Support us on: Patreon.com/GhostingAroundPodcas…

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Episode 275 - Sometimes you have to ask (ft. Don Richmond) 51:50

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Ok, so you've had a great career in Finance and are ready to start the next chapter of your life. What's the first thing you dive into? Professional Wrestling! At least, that's the story for today's guest: Don Richmond! Don found out the best way to get involved in something he loved was just...to ask! Cut to, now Don is the owner/operatory of an I…

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Episode 274 - Persistence Pays Off (ft. Ralph Strangis) 53:00

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What does an NHL franchise, a defunct wrestling promotion, and a professional Volleyball team have to do with each other? They were ALL stops that today's guest, Ralph Strangis, made on his way to the top! Yes, that's right, THE definitive voice of the Dallas Stars, Ralph Strangis, is on today's episode to share his story about how he navigated all…

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Episode 273 - Heist Royale (ft. Kayvion Lewis) 51:41

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Are you ready to fall in love with a high octane thrill ride that's ALREADY been optioned for a motion picture!? Are you ready to read a book that's been described as a cinematic thriller that combines The Inheritance Games and Ocean's Eleven!? Then look no further, as Kayvion Lewis has the books you need! Kayvion is on the show today to discuss he…

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Episode 272 - Xavier's Voice (ft. Ashley Franklin & Tatiana Gardel) 33:01

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Do you have trouble sharing your voice? Do you want to be heard loud & clear? These are some of the issues facing Xavier in the wonderful children's book 'Xavier's Voice'. This book is beautifully written by Ashley Franklin and wonderfully illustrated by Tatiana Gardel. The two of them are on the show today to discuss this latest project, what exci…

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Episode 271 - Jurassic Bark (ft. Brian Anderson) 44:37

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What do you do when your parents bring home a loud, smelly, bald, brother!? How RUDE! At least, that's what Sophie thinks! Sophie is the protagonist dog in author/illustrator Brian Anderson's latest Sophie graphic novel releases! Brian stops by the show today to discuss his background in writing/illustrating, the origins of the Sophie book, and wha…

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Episode 270 - Unico! (ft. Samuel Sattin) 33:50

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We're back AND we're bringing a magical creature with us! Is that a cat? No, it's a unicorn? WRONG, it's UNICO!!! Yes, we know we took a bit of a summer break but we're back with some new episodes starting with this fabulous interview with author Samuel Sattin discussing his latest book "Unico: Awakening". Joe and Samuel get into a great discussion…

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Episode 269 - My Weird School (ft. Dan Gutman) 44:22

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What do you do if you're tryiong to reverse-engineer a popular children's book? How about, if your goal is to create a series to help reluctant readers? You might follow the path of today's guest, Dan Gutman, when he created the "My Weird School" series over 20 years ago! Dan created the phenomenal book series to help solve for reluctant readers an…

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Episode 268 - Continental Drifter (ft. Kathy MacLeod) 48:34

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What do you do when you feel stuck between two worlds? How do you navigate the spaces you're in, when you're both part of and separate from, two worlds? This is the situation Kathy finds herself in at the beginning of the book 'Continental Drifter'. In this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with author/illustrator Kathy MacLeod to discuss her a…

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Episode 267 - Life After Doom (ft. Brian McLaren) 45:21

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How does one go about navigating a world at odds with each other? Heading into another contentious political cycle, is there hope? What can we do to navigate this feeling of doom in our relationships with each other AND the planet? These are just a few questions asked in the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast! Joe welcomes back good friend of the…

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Hodl Hang #11 w/ Cason, Breedlove, Hodl & Vallis 2:31:34

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We back. Enjoy! -- More from the boys: TWITTER (Rob): ⁠⁠⁠@Breedlove22⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER (Erik): ⁠⁠⁠@Erikcason⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER (HODL): ⁠⁠⁠@americanhodl8⁠ More from me: TWITTER / X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MEDIUM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 266 - Duck and Moose (ft. Kirk Reedstrom) 50:51

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What would you do if you suddenly had a new best friends who moved in...on your head!? That is the situation Moose is in when Duck moves in right on top of his head in 'Duck and Moose (Duck moves in)' by Kirk Reedstrom. Kirk comes on the show to share all about how he was able to go from dreaming of having painting hanging in galleries to getting b…

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Episode 265 - ABCs of History (ft. Dr. Seema Yasmin) 43:36

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Do you know your history? How much do you see yourself represented in the history books today? Dr. Seema Yasmin set out to provide education for both kids and adults with her latest book "The ABCs of Queer History". In this episode of the podcast Joe and Dr. Yasmin get into a great conversation around representation and the importance of knowing al…

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Episode 264 - Force of Nature (ft. Kate T. Parker) 54:49

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Have you ever used your voice to stand up and speak out? Are you a 'force of nature?' In this episode of the podcast, fabulous author and photographer Kate T. Parker stops by the show to promote her latest book 'Force of Nature.' It's an incredible book about the power of Women and Girls. The conversation between Kate & Joe covers all manner of ind…

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Episode 263 - The Icon (ft. Dashaun Wesley) 40:42

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"Said you wanna be a legend Or a statement, or a star Said you wanna be a legend said you wanna Be a statement, said you wanna be a star No, we're legendary!" On the episode today is THE ICON Dashaun Wesley! I've been a fan of Dashaun ever since I first saw him on Max's 'Legendary' ballroom competition show! I then went back and watched him on Pose…

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Episode 262 - Unicorn Boy (ft. Dave Roman) 56:10

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Have YOU ever had a unicorn horn sprout suddenly form your forehead!? What about having to go into the underworld to retrieve your BFF!? Did I mention the horn sings!? All this and more is covered in Dave Roman's FABULOUS graphic novel 'Unicorn Boy'! Dave is on the show today to discuss all things unicorn, how they got started writing and illustrat…

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Episode 261 - Louder Than Hunger (ft. John Schu) 53:18

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Do you ever find yourself consumed with the 'voice inside your head'? How do you separate out what is helpful vs what is harmful? When do you speak up to obtain the necessary tools and resources to come out of a difficult situation? These are some of the topics discussed in the latest episode of the podcast! Author John Schu stops by the podcast to…

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Episode 260 - Shiny Misfits (ft. Maysoon Zayid) 44:17

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What would you do if your historic talent show performance was upstaged by GASP your crush!? And further what would you do if your "crush" then started telling people he saved you because of your disability!? This is the premise for the fantastic book 'Shiny Misfits' writen by Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon joins the podcast today to share the background o…

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Episode 259 - DnDoggos (ft. Scout Underhill) 53:10

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Ooooh Natural 20! oh nooooo crit miss! Roll your initiative! Which dice? Your d20! ..... What am I reading? Oh, no big deal, it's just dogs playing a roleplaying game. Oh, ok. Wait, whut? ..... Yes, this week's wonderful author/illustrator, Scout Underhill, created a wonderful book "DnDoggos" based on their wonderful webcomic which has been in exis…

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Episode 258 - Unstuck (ft. Barbara Dee) 45:08

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Have you ever felt stuck? How about feeling like you've hit a wall? What did you do to overcome it? How did you push through? These questions and more are covered in the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast! About Barbara Dee Barbara Dee is the award-winning author of fourteen middle grade novels, all published by Simon & Schuster. Her books have e…

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Episode 257 - The One with the Mayor (ft. Dan Cogan) 51:46

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How much do YOU know about local politics? What would you do if you didn't like the way your city was being run? Would you decide to step off the sidelines and throw your hat into the ring? that's the situation Dan Cogan found himself in 6 years ago when he decided to help create a better town and community by running for Bedford City Council. Situ…

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Episode 256 - The Fifth Hero (ft. Bill Doyle) 51:46

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Are YOU ready to be the hero? Do YOU think you can choose the correct path? Will YOU be the Fifth hero? All valid questions to ask yourself as you're getting ready to read the latest book from today's guest, author Bill Doyle! Bill stops by the podcast to discuss his latest book, what brought him to writing in the first place, and how he hopes he c…

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Episode 255 - Do life, not drugs (ft. Bo Johnson) 45:54

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Happy new year! I hope you finished off 2023 in style and what better way to kickoff 2024 than with a FABULOUS guest, the one, the only, the hilarious Bo Johnson! Joe caught some of Bo's stand-up online a few years ago, had the pleasure of seeing him live last year, and HAD to get him on the show to discuss his story. Bo and Joe get into a conversa…

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Episode 254 - The Reckoning (ft. Wade Hudson) 54:12

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In this latest episode of the podcast Joe takes some time here towards the end of the year to hone in on the core topic which always drives the podcast, how to raise inclusive kids who will make the world a better place. Wade Hudson stops by the podcast to talk about his latest book The Reckoning. Joe and Wade get into a discussion about why Wade d…

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Episode 253 - Small Places, Close to Home (ft. Kate Gardiner) 43:59

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After interviewing Deborah Hopkinson a few months ago she mentioned the incredible illustrator Kate Gardiner who worked on the book 'Small Places, Close to Home'. She told me how amazingly talented she is, and after checking out the art myself I wholeheartedly agreed and KNEW I had to get her on the podcast. I'm honored that Kate stopped by the sho…

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Hodl Hang #10 w/ Cason, Breedlove & American Hodl 2:55:10

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The Hodl Hang crew is back together for another session. Enjoy! -- More from the boys: TWITTER (Rob): ⁠⁠@Breedlove22⁠⁠ TWITTER (Erik): ⁠⁠@Erikcason⁠⁠ TWITTER (HODL): ⁠⁠@americanhodl8 More from me: TWITTER / X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Moving To Madeira, Bitcoin Atlantis & Building on Nostr 1:59:25

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In this show, I sit down with three of my friends to get an update on the emerging bitcoin 'circular economy' in Madeira, Portugal (where they are all now living), as well as to discuss the upcoming 'Bitcoin Atlantis' conference happening there in March 2024.But first, we get the discussion started talking about recent developments on the Nostr pro…

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Bitcoin & Macro Hang #6 w/ Pysh, Booth, Foss & Gromen 2:13:56

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Every now and then, this crew gets together to discuss the current macroeconomic situation, and of course, the role that bitcoin is playing within it. Given all the crazy shit that's currently going on, I figured it was time for another one. Luke Gromen popped in for the first time during the second half, to share his valuable perspective. Great to…

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Episode 252 - Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred (ft. Deborah Hopkinson) 47:19

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https://deborahhopkinson.com/books/plot-to-kill-a-queen/Do you like books about "An well-crafted mystery about an intrepid young girl's quest to foil a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I."? Or how about "One small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human"? Or perhaps, this might sound th…

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Bitcoin Health Hang #1 w/ 'NobodyCaribou' 1:45:53

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Health has been central to my life for more than 20 years, so it's been fascinating (and surprising) to observe the impact which learning about and adopting bitcoin seems to be having on how people approach their diet, fitness, and many other aspects of well-being.What is inspiring this? Is it a 'lower time preference'? More hope and optimism about…

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Episode 251 - Caterpillar Cocoons and Computers (ft. Rachel Ignotofsky) 38:21

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Ok, but what IS in a caterpillar's cocoon? And HOW is a butterfly different from a moth? If you're asking yourself these questions, fear not for the guest on the latest #DTALKSPodcast episode, Rachel Ignotofsky has you covered! Rachel covers, in great visual detail, everything you've ever wanted to know about cocoons, moths, and even a butterfly in…

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Being A Doctor During 'The Hysteria' & The Future Of Medicine w/ Remnant MD 2:00:17

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The future of the bitcoin economy will not only be people transacting in bitcoin, but people of all backgrounds, educations, and experiences re-interpreting their professions (and much else), through a 'bitcoin lens'. In keeping with the 'quest for truth' which bitcoin seems to inspire, many people who have gone down the 'bitcoin rabbit hole' have …

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Episode 250 - Stories from the San Diego Zoo (ft. Georgeanne Irvine) 51:35

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How interested were you in animals growing up? Ok, but do you EVEN KNOW a sloth!? Where is your San Diego Zoo CD-ROM? Animals always leave an impression on us. Whether through our pets, or through engaging with animals at a zoo, we all form opinions on animals early on. In this episode, Joe gets to talk all about animals, the zoo, and the journey c…

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Critiquing Jordan Peterson's Views On Anonymity Online 1:55:09

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Over the last year or so, Jordan Peterson has been very critical of the quality of online discourse, attributing much of the problem to anonymous/pseudonymous accounts.He refers to such accounts as 'troll demons' or 'dark tetrad types', and has expressed his desire to see them separated from 'verified' users.While his complaints are not unwarranted…

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The Launch of 'Dare to Dream: A Story From El Salvador' 1:48:24

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In November of 2021, I was fortunate enough to be involved in the filming of a documentary about Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. Over the last two years, the director and producer have turned it into a beautiful feature-length documentary, which highlights the incredible people and motivations behind this fascinating story / phenomenon. It was releas…

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Episode 249 - Ruby and Lonely (ft. Patrice Karst) 44:20

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In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to noted author Patrice Karst about her latest book "Ruby and Lonely". However, the conversations spans to include Patrice's original book "The Invisible String" and even touches on her book "The Invisible Leash" and the unique connection Joe has to the book. Enjoy! About Patrice Karst Patrice Karst is the a…