Best Jon Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Jon Hansen in for Dean | September 21

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Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the upcoming Blackhawks season, the Chicago River Swim and get set of a battle with listeners over presidential trivia. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon…

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#59 - Stardew Valley 1:12:39

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Grab your Nintendo Switch because we're taking a trip to Stardew Valley and Liz Esten is at the wheel. You get ready for some fun, because we ramble about a video game for a long time! Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadw…

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Fiasco 2025 - Part 1 1:04:59

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Cody and Dave are joined by Casey and Mike to play a round of Fiasco!By Drowning Man Productions

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The Force Continuum of Believing In Yourself w/ Texas A&M Prof Wendi Zimmer 1:13:03

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I feel we are experiencing a schizophrenic time in our culture where we adamantly believe in our opinions and perspectives, but we have very little true belief in ourselves. We are increasingly insecure and fragile and thus offended and threatened by everything. People seem scared of other people and I’m concerned it belies an innate fear of themse…

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ADCC Veteran and BJJ Black Belt John Hansen (Episode 382) 1:43:13

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen. John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when his life started to change into a more positive directions, 5 things all grappling is based around, how his training has changed as he has gotten older, …

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Can you trust AI with your health?

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Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss the use of AI in healthcare and concerns about reliability, the best time to get a flu shot, as well as field listener questions. https://serve.…

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How You Act Trumps All - At Least At First w/ Andy Andrews 1:05:45

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As you know I seldom talk about current events on this podcast. But a few years ago I did address one. It was the 2022 Oscars where actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. I did not see it and didn’t pay much attention, but then I saw a public statement made by Andy Andrews that caught my attention. I’ve known Andy for some time and had him o…

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#58 - The Music Man (feat. Jon Matteson) 1:18:55

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This week, join us for a harrowing trip into the dark world of The Music Man, a terrifying tale of a supernatural being (Harold Hill) and his attempt to bring an entire town under his control using his arcane powers. At least that's the version our guest, Jon Matteson, is going to make! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Monoscene - Yard Sale 38:51

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In this special monoscene, listen along as Jes and Dave prepare for a yard sale.By Drowning Man Productions

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From the archives: Dean Richards talking with Robert Redford

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Robert Redford, the Hollywood superstar actor turned Oscar-winning director and environmental activist, has died at age 89. Over the years, he spoke several times with WGN’s Dean Richards. Here are a couple of those visits: April 2011: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7712205/Robert_Redford_-_April_2011_2025-09-16-132705.64kmono.mp3 August 2016: ht…

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Just Breathe - Can We Really Alter Our Physical & Mental States By Doing Breathwork w/ Francesca Sipma 1:10:45

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I breathe just to live. I walk to live. I eat, drink, and sleep to live. Is there a benefit to breathing more or differently than necessary? I walk more than necessary for my health and fitness and go so far as to run quite a bit. I don’t eat and drink more for my health but I eat better and drink better. I definitely sleep more than necessary for …

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BJJ Black Belt and Founder of “Tap Cancer Out” Jon Thomas (Episode 381) 1:33:31

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the non-profit organization “Tap Cancer Out.” Jon discusses starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2008, why earning a blue belt had significant meaning, dealing with “imposter syndrome” in BJJ, how “Tap Cancer Out” started and the process of running a tournament, the challenges of runni…

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 14

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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start the show talking about the Bears week two game against the Lions and the Mexican Independence Day Parade. The cast of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) and Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) join Dean to talk about the film’s release and the end of the Downton Abbey franchise. F…

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Staying healthy when everyone’s sniffling

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Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the incoming cold and flu season and the best practices to stay healthy and updated on vaccines throughout the fall. They also talk COVID vaccine follow-ups and tak…

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#57 - The Shape of Water (feat. Musical Hell) 1:08:49

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A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of Musical Hell to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del Toro's fish (technically amphibian) romance masterpiece, how we felt when it came out, and how it's become more relevant in the years since. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten …

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The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It w/ Professor Ethan Kross 1:08:51

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We all know we have an inner voice, whether it speaks out loud, you write letters in your head like I do, or it’s just the constant stream of thoughts and feelings running amok at all times. A frequent directive is to shut the voice up or ignore it. One this is impossible, and two, that voice is there for a reason and the opportunity we all have is…

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Full-Blown Illegal 48:23

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This week Jes lost her eyebrows, Jon has been polishing whale bones, Cody is attacked by wolves, and Dave asks for directions. Also, it's a do-over! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:33 - Style It!: Jewelry 11:12 - Jon's Segment: 911, What's Your Emergency? 27:53 - Cody's Segment: Directorial Styles 40:13 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 45…

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# 275: STEVE BROWN and his iconic voice that doesn't shy away from controversy or radical grace! 40:02

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Pastor, author, and legendary storyteller Steve Brown joins nine-time Emmy winner David Sams for a powerful conversation about faith, grace, and the art of sharing your story. From his early days in commercial radio to miraculous moments of healing, Steve reflects on the experiences that shaped his life and ministry. As founder of Key Life Network …

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Fawning: Our Appeasing & “Protecting” Others Is Hurting Us All w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton 1:15:22

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We all have a primary pattern of dealing with relational conflict. There are a scant few, in my experience, who do it with health and peace. The rest tend to fall into what psychologists have labeled, Fight, Flight, or Freeze tendencies. I’m not a fighter, and viewed myself as generally freezing in the moment of conflict, masked by thinking I was j…

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Surviving "The Pyjama Game" (Episode 380) 57:25

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss a book Chewy has been reading titled “The Pyjama Game” and discuss an idea from the book on the unique take Japanese Judokas take to martial arts. We discuss how the Japanese Judokas had a great ability to relax while being thrown which allowed them to commit to throws and takedowns with less…

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 7

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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show talking about the two Powerball winners and the choice between taking the lump sum or an annuitized option. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Accident, Maryland. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hosp…

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The bitter truth: Artificial sweetener concerns

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Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the health risks surrounding artificial sweeteners and the impact of vitamin supplements versus obtaining vitamins from food. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwest…

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Getting What We Expect From Ourselves & How To Expect More w/ Anthony Trucks 1:08:38

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The self-help and personal development world gives primary focus to increasing our performance so we can achieve greater successes in our lives. And it’s true we all are capable of more. Nobody is performing at their max capacity. But we won’t outperform the level of ability we believe about ourselves and all we have to go on is the proof of what w…

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#56 - Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (feat. ThereWillBeFudd) 54:23

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This week, we're joined by Kevin from the incredible YouTube channel "ThereWillBeFudd" to discuss the COVID-era indie masterpiece, Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. What would you do if you could see two minutes into the future? We're betting you'd come up with something pretty amazing. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podc…

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Amusement Park - A Quarter Isn't Bad 33:05

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In this episode Coral learns about her benefits, Randy just liked the name, Clayton brings in a ticket, and Barney apologizes a lot. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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# 274: NICOLE C. MULLEN from overcoming abuse to finding redemption and choosing what’s right 34:39

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You’ve faced the kind of pain that should have destroyed you—abuse, betrayal, shattered relationships. But with faith, even the darkest nights can lead to songs of redemption. In this episode of Contagious Influencers of America, you’ll hear the powerful journey of Nicole C. Mullen—the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter behind t…

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Considering We Are The Matrix & It Is All A Mind Game To Generate A Feeling 40:17

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A few nights ago I watched The Matrix with four of my younger kids after one said she didn’t remember ever seeing it. A group of my older kids had gotten together to watch it recently as well. I’m talking the 1999 movie starring Keanu Reeves. It depicts a concept where most humans are inert and simply plugged into a computer program living pretend …

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CJI 2 Reaction: The Good, The Band, And The Ugly (Episode 379) 1:08:19

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene give their thoughts and reactions to the recent Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss our experience at the event, our thoughts on the ruleset, why there was more passivity in the matches, why a "Wrestling Duals" format may be a better ruleset, the controversy of whether Giancarlo Bodoni tapped out, t…

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 31

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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Jack Heinrich, in for Andy Masur, start the show talking about the Bike the Drive event in Chicago and recap Dave’s recent travels. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us all the way out to Gdańsk, Poland. Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dea…

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Doctor’s orders: Prostate health

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Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer awareness, the necessity for screening, and take listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7687808/7687808_2025-08-31-154208.128.mp3…

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Rejecting “No Regrets” & Embracing Life Lessons w/ Dan Pink 50:09

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“No regrets” is an American slogan along with “No Fear” and “Just Do It.” Yet more often than not we don’t “just do it,” having no fear is psychopathic, and having no regrets means you have no sorrow for ever hurting anyone or making a mistake. Regret is simply recognizing sadness or disappointment about something we did we wish we hadn’t, or we di…

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#55 - Oh, Mary! 57:44

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Oh, Jesse! He had strong thoughts about this one! Join us for a great discussion of the popular play, Oh, Mary!, created by and staring Cole Escola. Our hosts had very different opinions on this one, though it seems there might be a common enemy - the price of Broadway tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ocean 40:56

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This week Dave doesn't like the metaphor, Casey wanted peppers, Jon calls out the trap, and Cody mentioned something about rum. Also, apiary! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:14 - Science Time with Dave: The Origin of Stars 10:33 - Casey's Segment: New Choice 17:27 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 30:48 - Cody's Segment: Sex With Me I…

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Can You Sell Happiness, Peace & Purpose If People Really Do Not Want It 35:18

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I’ve spent a lifetime doing. Achieving and building and creating and adding. And now I find that what I most want is peace. I’m 54 and I’m tired. Not physically tired. But emotionally. The past four years have been a time of deconstructing and dismantling and letting go of most everything I held dear. I have encountered the most difficult time of m…

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CJI 2 Preview (Episode 378) 51:41

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene preview the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2). We discuss the new Quintet team format, how the wrestling and takedowns will change when competing in a pit, what made the CJI a unique tournament, what Chewy would focus on if prepping for an event like CJI, and potential strategies for the team…

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BONUS: The Final Destination Films RANKED 39:01

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Hey kinfolk. Hope you haven't seen your own death recently because this week Jess and Liz dive into the WHOLE FINAL DESTINATION SERIES to review and rank them. We disagree pretty heavily so it is a fun discussion. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This…

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 24

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Dean Richards, Rob LaFrentz, in for Dave Schwan, and Jack Heinrich, in for Andy Masur start the show talking about the Chicago Triathlon and alternative races they would rather run on a Sunday morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dean takes us out across the pond to Monmouth, Wales. Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern M…

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West Nile watch: Mosquito safety in Chicago

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Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the confirmed cases of West Nile Virus found in the Chicago area, methods to stay safe from the disease-carrying mosquitos, and take listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwe…

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54. Too Many Cooks 48:26

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It takes a lot to make a stew! Yes we're diving into the Adult Swim fake informercial about a serial killer who stalks an 1980's Television intro. This took the world by storm in 2014, ya had to be there. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is …

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Your Calling Is Not One Role & What Is A Calling w/ Career Expert Dan Miller 58:34

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I have done a number of podcasts on calling, but as I don’t believe anyone has the definitive definition of what a calling is and what your’s might be, I am a fan of a continued discussion with various experts. I spent many years talking about calling and purpose as some holy grail discovery. Even as I did so many different things vocationally and …

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Amusement Park - Thermal Bond Epoxy 32:30

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In this episode, Barney is perturbed, Coral questions the bugs, Randy takes in a temp, Clayton was waiting, and Jerry is new. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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BONUS: "Gypsy" starring Audra McDonald 36:50

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Curtain up! Light the lights! Fresh from the theatre, Jess and his partner Miranda Moffat bring you raw, immediate reactions to the recently closed production of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein. Recorded live from a hotel room, this is an unfiltered, energetic deep-dive into a legendary show. Grab your chow mein and join the fun! …