Best John Sampson Podcasts (2025)

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Józef Tischner, "The Philosophy of Drama" (U Notre Dame Press, 2024) 1:41:26

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The Philosophy of Drama (U Notre Dame Press, 2024), by the Catholic philosopher Józef Tischner (translated by Artur Rosman, University of Notre Dame Press, 2024), explores human existence as dramatic existence—shaped by encounter, dialogue, temptation, and the hope for justification or salvation. In this conversation, Rosman reflects on the challen…

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How To DESTROY A Franchise in 9 Months: Gilbert Arenas & Matt Barnes React to Nico Harrison Firing 1:06:58

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Gilbert Arenas joins Matt Barnes on ALL THE SMOKE: Unplugged to react to the shake-up in Dallas as the Mavericks part ways with GM Nico Harrison after a turbulent start to the season. Is Nico the scapegoat for deeper issues inside the organization? What role did ownership and front office politics play in this move? And how does Luka Doncic's early…

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Instant Analysis: Notre Dame Shifts Focus From Navy To No. 22 Pitt 9:26

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419 Riding the Tsunami of Change: How Leaders Can Thrive in an Exponential World with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam 41:23

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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with futurist and strategist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to explore how leaders can thrive in an era defined by exponential change. Known for his sharp insights into emerging technologies and their impact on society, van Rijmenam shares a grounded yet urgent view of the …

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Heads to Pittsburgh and Playoff Poll Position 54:49

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You are how you communicate. The ART of TALKING. With a Harvard PhD and Mel Robbins 1:19:34

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The biggest problem in conversations as being EGOCENTRIC. Focused on you. Have you ever thought of doing a little TOPIC PREP before conversations. How about having some great and unusual "Go To" questions when you're talking to someone. Learn how to END CONVERSATIONS.

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Overtime: Notre Dame Overwhelms Navy, Improves to 7-2 31:02

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Want more Notre Dame coverage? Check us out on our main website: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ Irish Illustrated Insider: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Txd706SjsgvM0cm0UXuM Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/irishillustratd Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/irishillustrated Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.…

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Naomi Baker, "Voices of Thunder: Radical Religious Women of the Seventeenth Century" (Reaktion Books, 2025) 50:34

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Naomi Bakes joins Jana Byars to talk about Voices of Thunder: Radical Religious Women of the Seventeenth Century (Reaktion Books, 2025), a book that explores the stories of early modern Protestant women, including Rose Thurgood, Anna Trapnel, and Jane Lead, who defied the religious authority of their age. Voices of Thunder illuminates the stories a…

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Stephen Yuille ed., "The Works of John Cotton, Volumes 1-5" (Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, 2025) 45:00

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This episode features Dr. J. Stephen Yuille, Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Director of Puritan Publishing at Reformation Heritage Books. Yuille shares with the NBN about his new five-volume edition of The Works of John Cotton (Soli Deo Gloria, 2025). John Cotton (1585–1652) was …

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Matt Wilson on Building a Travel Business Empire While Roaming the Globe 31:55

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If you travel when you're young and fall in love with the thrill and freedom of the road, a choice eventually arises. Do you abandon the traditional milestones of success and accomplishment and let the road be your life? Or do you do the 'grown-up' thing, move home, get a good corporate job, climb the ladder, and 'achieve'?Matt Wilson looked this c…

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Future Schedules and the Four Crucial Saturdays on Tap 1:14:15

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418 Thursday Refresh: Lior Arussy on Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation 52:28

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a powerful conversation with Lior Arussy, renowned author, speaker, and expert in organizational transformation and customer experience. Lior is the author of the thought-provoking book Dare to Author: Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life. In this episode, he brings his compel…

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Charlie Sheen Reunites with Mad Max, Steroid Use for Major League, MJ’s Trash Talk 1:16:23

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Charlie Sheen has lived a life unlike anyone else, filled with wild highs, public lows, and a comeback story that’s still being written. That’s exactly why he’s the perfect guest for ALL THE SMOKE. After Matt ran into Charlie at the Crawford vs. Canelo fight, he shot his shot and landed one of America’s most iconic and unpredictable actors for one …

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Instant Analysis: Will Notre Dame’s Thriving Defense Be Ready for Navy’s Hybrid Offensive System? 13:12

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Want more Notre Dame coverage? Check us out on our main website: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ Irish Illustrated Insider: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Txd706SjsgvM0cm0UXuM Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/irishillustratd Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/irishillustrated Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.…

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417 From Silos to Shared Strength: Relationships That Multiply Result with Jim Ferrell 48:56

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What if the greatest leadership blind spot isn’t about people at all, but about the space between them? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Ferrell, renowned leadership thinker and author of You and We: The Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Known for co-authoring the international bestseller L…

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Hugo Méndez, "The Gospel of John: A New History" (Oxford UP, 2025) 1:31:09

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Throughout the centuries and into the present day, the Gospel of John has indelibly shaped Christian theology and thinkers in significant ways, but major new questions are being raised about the genesis of that gospel, its relationship to other Christian writings and influences, and especially the masked identity of its author. In The Gospel of Joh…

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Cody Rhodes Best Stories: John Cena, Logan Paul & Leaving WWE 1:41:10

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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes pulls up to ALL THE SMOKE and delivers a moment. The American Nightmare looks back on his decades-long journey, from growing up with Dusty’s wrestling legacy, carving his own path, and competing on the biggest stage in WWE. Cody talks locker-room culture, the lessons he learned from John Cena, Logan Paul’s impact…

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Kicks Boston College to the Curb; Navy Awaits 1:01:48

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Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com! Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today. What's on your mind? Talk about it at the Four Horseman Lounge Sign up for our FREE Notre Dame Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an A…

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It's basketball season. Legendary University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson shares his wisdom.. 39:57

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You need a SYSTEM to play great defense. In teaching players, you have to support what you're teaching with ANALYTICS. You also have to have players who can deal with LOSING.

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Notre Dame Outlasts Boston College in an Ugly Affair, Wins 25-10 29:38

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Want more Notre Dame coverage? Check us out on our main website: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ Irish Illustrated Insider: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Txd706SjsgvM0cm0UXuM Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/irishillustratd Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/irishillustrated Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See …

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Irish Illustrated Interviews Podcast: Jaylon Smith 25:31

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Episode No. 8 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features linebacker Jaylon Smith, a high school and collegiate Butkus Award winner, a two-time All-American at Notre Dame, and a 10-year NFL veteran.He played for the Fighting Irish from 2013 to 2015, leading Notre Dame in tackles and havoc plays in his final season as a junior, a cam…

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame/Boston College - Still a Rivalry? 57:11

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George Gervin: The Coolest Man to Ever Play the Game 45:44

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When it comes to cool, few ever matched George “Iceman” Gervin. The Hall of Famer pulled up to ALL THE SMOKE for a sit-down with Matt to talk through every era of his basketball journey, from the ABA to today’s game. Ice reflects on his early days teaming up with Dr. J on the Virginia Squires, the punch that ended his college career, and the lesson…

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65 Years of Travel Writing History with Daniel James Clarke from the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) 32:17

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Sixty-five years ago, overseas travel was a rare thing even for relatively well-off people in Britain. Currency controls meant it was illegal to take more than £50 abroad. Strict pricing controls on European airlines kept fares stubbornly high. The role of a travel writer was to persuade people to overcome these obstacles, brave the “metal tubes in…

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Chris Coy 2:18:42

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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Chris Coy as they discuss his experience growing up in Florida, deciding between going to college or relocating to Los Angeles, moving to Los Angeles and trying to break into the industry to get representation and auditions, getting sober and dealing with constant rejection, and working on projects such as "Tr…

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Instant Analysis: Discussing CJ Carr’s First So-So Notre Dame Performance, Max Bullough’s Thriving Linebackers 13:38

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Want more Notre Dame coverage? Check us out on our main website: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ Irish Illustrated Insider: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Txd706SjsgvM0cm0UXuM Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/irishillustratd Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/irishillustrated Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.…

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The Biggest Chapter Yet in NBA's Gambling Scandal 42:38

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The NBA’s latest gambling scandal has the league on notice 😳 Matt Barnes sits down with Keyon Dooling, former player, coach, and someone who’s been through his own battle with controversy, to unpack the shocking allegations surrounding Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and the crime family connections rocking the basketball world. Plus, the guys soun…

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416 Beyond the Hype: How Data, Skills, and Humanity Drive AI’s Real Impact with Benjamin Tasker 29:15

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Benjamin Tasker, an AI learning strategist who has applied artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in healthcare and education. From predicting cancer risks in rural communities to improving student success rates through early intervention, Tasker has firsthand exp…

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Irish Illustrated Insider: No Off Weeks for Notre Dame 59:08

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Being a best friend: There is an ART to it. According to Simon Simon. 35:08

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It starts with making the TIME for your close friends. Then it comes down to being a great listener. To do ACTIVE LISTENING . Repeating back what you hear. And lastly, if your friend says they went to Greece, don't tell them about your Grecian experience. Let them share theirs.

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Kenneth G. Appold, "Luther and the Peasants: Religion, Ritual, and the Revolt Of 1525" (Oxford UP, 2025) 49:22

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Kenneth G. Appold joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Luther and the Peasants: Religion, Ritual, and the Revolt of 1525 (Oxford UP, 2025). The German Peasants' Revolts of 1525 were a defining moment both for the Protestant Reformation and the history of European culture. But while the conflicts are well-studied, they are typically analyzed…

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Jennifer Barry, "Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination" (U California Press, 2025) 32:14

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Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination (University of California Press, 2025) by Dr. Jennifer Barry confronts the violent ideological frameworks underpinning the early Christian imagination, arguing that gender-based violence is not peripheral but is fundamental to understanding early Christian history. By a…

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Gavin Newsom Wants ALL THE SMOKE With Donald Trump, MAGA Knee Pads & $400 Million Dollar Bribes 1:15:22

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Gavin Newsom is bringing ALL THE SMOKE. The Governor of California doesn’t hold back: from calling out Donald Trump and warning about America’s direction, to addressing crime in Oakland, NIL in college sports, and the future of the Democratic Party. Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson sit down with Newsom for an unfiltered conversation about leadership…

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"Tourists Go Home!" Daniel Maurer on Overtourism, Traveler's Guilt, and the Future of Travel 34:26

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The three words are scrawled everywhere; on walls, banners, and even on the side of Barcelona's rubbish bins. It's easy to dismiss them as the word of isolated cranks. But it isn't. The message increasingly reflects popular sentiment, and not just in the tourist hotspots in Spain. And with short-term rentals like Airbnb driving locals out of their …

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Bye Week Bonanza 1:03:49

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Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com! Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today. Sign up for our FREE Notre Dame Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c…

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Sammy Sosa on Sharing Chicago with Michael Jordan & Ryan Howard Relives The Phillies Glory Days 1:06:25

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Our two guests today impacted the game of baseball with their hitting prowess in different ways. Sammy Sosa brought baseball back to life with his charisma and home run magic, while Ryan Howard embodied the modern power hitter, leading a new generation of sluggers who could change the game with one swing. Sosa opens up about his journey from the Do…

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2025-26 NBA Season Preview LIVE 🔴 Ft. MAD MAX | MVP, Finals Predictions & Rookie of the Year 1:12:03

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All The Smoke is back and going LIVE for the 2025-26 NBA season preview 🔥 Matt, Stak & Vernon Maxwell break down the biggest offseason moves, team shakeups, and who’s really built for a title run. Tap in and join the convo — it’s about to get real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher 37:27

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What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems…

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Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame on a Roll—What’s Next? 1:03:30

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Irish Illustrated Insider is Sponsored by SeatGeek: Use our code for 10% oﬀ your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/IRISH10 *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Your structured SELF TALK... It REWIRES your brain and alters your biology. 32:03

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This comes from Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. One of the leading authorities on health in the United States today. Your IDENTITY affects your daily actions. You create your identity through focused and deliberate SELF TALK. You do this in your MORNING ROUTINE.

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Overtime: No. 13 Notre Dame Sends No. 20 USC Packing, Wins 34-24 35:31

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Irish Illustrated Interviews Podcast: Aaron Taylor 28:24

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