Best Josh Fletcher Podcasts (2025)

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This is your Journey - Greg Chappell 46:01

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Australian cricket legend Greg Chappell joined Sammy to speak about his love of cricket, his fears for the future of Test cricket, his upbringing in Adelaide, the backyard battles with his brothers Ian and Trevor, the advice he got from Sir Donald Bradman in his early First Class days for South Australia, and his Test century at Lords in 1972. He a…

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Anxious About Feeling ... Calm? (Episode 132) 37:10

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Panicogenic Relaxation: Why You Feel Anxious When Feeling Calm You're finally feeling better. The anxiety has lifted. You're relaxed and calm for the first time in months or even years. So why does that feel so weird? And why are you suddenly anxious about feeling calm? In this episode, Drew and Josh explore "panicogenic relaxation". This is a comm…

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'I like it when people underestimate me': Lib Dem leader Ed Davey 47:39

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Ed Davey warns Starmer against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street' Producer: Daniel KraemerResearch: Chloe DesaveSound: Ged Sudlow and Andrew MillsEditor: Giles EdwardsBy BBC Radio 4

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#175 - Trenton Fletcher 50:07

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Trenton Fletcher is a Red Dirt artist from Oklahoma. He recently released a new album, "Tornado Alley" and has spent time this year touring as support for Josh Meloy and playing headline shows across the country. BUY MERCH + TICKETS https://www.trentonfletcher.com Order your pre-sale for Josh's new book! http://crutchmer.com/…

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In the Presence of the DALAI LAMA - Doc. Director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Highlights 14:08

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“I can change my mind. I can reduce anger, hatred. Nothing to do with religion. All religions carry the message of love, loving kindness, and tolerance. With different views, there is a possibility to synthesize new ideas. If majority of the world leaders become female, world become safer. I feel that. Compassion is the key factor. Non-violence, co…

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WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Heart-to-Heart w/ DALAI LAMA - Conversation w/ Director Barbara Miller 43:34

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“ Everybody wants happiness, joyfulness, peaceful world. Our 21st century will not be easy century. Fear, anger, hatred. In our mind we created distinctions. Different nationality, different color, different religion. Strong concept of “we” and “they”. Brothers and sisters of this small planet, we are same human beings. Meanwhile, global warming is…

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3. Anxious For No Reason? 19:01

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In this episode, we explore why anxiety can seem to appear for no reason at all. We look more closely at the role of the threat response and uncover why it actually makes sense that we feel anxious. There is always a reason, even if it’s not the one we expect.

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2. Why Am I Always Anxious? (The Threat Response) 19:06

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In this episode, we explore why people with anxiety disorders often feel anxious most of the day. To understand this, we need to look at the body’s threat response, the system designed to protect us but which can become overactive and misfiring. I talk about how this response fuels our symptoms, how we interact with it, and what keeps it going. Dra…

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1. Anxious? Start Here... 16:10

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The Panic Pod returns after a four-year break. In this first episode, we go back to where it all began. If you’re anxious, confused, and don’t know where to start, or if you’ve consumed endless self-help content and still don’t feel better, take a breath and join me here. I’ll walk you through how, as both a therapist and a former sufferer, we find…

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This is your Journey - Matt Hill 43:42

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Leading sports commentator Matt Hill joined Sammy to speak about his love of commentary, the variety of sports he’s broadcasted, how he prepares for commentary, the challenge of calling the Melbourne Cup, his upbringing in Altona Meadows, why he wanted to be a broadcaster and the influence of his mum on his career. He then spoke about the challenge…

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Anxiety Recovery - Learning To Believe In Yourself Again (Episode 131) 36:53

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When anxiety and its relentless inner critic take hold, one of the most profound losses is the belief and trust in your own capability. In this episode, Drew and Josh explore how to rebuild self-trust after anxiety disorders erode your confidence in handling life's challenges. The conversation centers on stories from listeners who confronted their …

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Life after Labour: Zarah Sultana on Palestine, Farage and 'Your Party' 47:57

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How a trip to the West Bank in her teens set the Coventry MP on a path into politics. Zarah Sultana joins Nick in the studio a few weeks before the launch of her new party with Jeremy Corbyn. In the interview, they discuss her positions on NATO, the state of Israel, seeking power, and why she likened her relationship with Corbyn to the Gallagher br…

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#174 - Taylor Hunnicutt 50:37

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Taylor Hunnicutt is a country music artist from Alabama. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://taylorhunnicutt.com SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/c/hippiesandcowboys

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This is your Journey - Ben Brown 45:18

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Melbourne premiership forward Ben Brown joined Sammy to speak about his current coaching gig with Essendon's AFLW team, his upbringing in Tasmania, the resilient path he took to the AFL and the success he had at North Melbourne before moving to the Demons. He also spoke about the 2021 Grand Final win in Perth, the years following their triumph, the…

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Gaza, Trump and me: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher 48:43

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Driving through Gaza is like "driving through the ruins of Hiroshima, or Stalingrad, or Dresden" Tom Fletcher has been the United Nations humanitarian chief for almost a year and speaks to Nick two weeks into his organisation's efforts to get as much aid as possible into the Gaza Strip. He gives a behind-the-scenes account of how he works with the …

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#173 - Blaine Bailey 1:03:30

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Blaine Bailey is a Red Dirt Country artist from the Cherokee nation of Oklahoma. Blaine recently released a new studio album, "Indian Country", which is available NOW. Josh and Garrett get into the depths of early 2010s country music Twitter, U2, new music this week, and more! TICKETS, MERCH, MUSIC https://www.blainebailey.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON…

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…

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This is your Journey - Brodie Smith 43:57

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Former Adelaide star Brodie Smith joined Sammy to speak about his decison to retire this year, his upbringing in Adelaide, his family’s passion for the Crows, his desire to be a one club player, his pathway to the AFL, his early years at West Lakes, making a preliminary final under Brenton Sanderson, and the shattering death of Phil Walsh. He then …

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Craig The Critic (Episode 130) 38:44

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In this episode, Drew and Josh explore the powerful role of the internal critic—affectionately named "Craig"—in maintaining anxiety disorders and interfering with recovery. They discuss how this nagging inner voice criticizes, questions, and doubts us, often telling us we're doing things wrong or that we'll never be who we hope to be. Let's examine…

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Net Zero has become a religion: Claire Coutinho on climate, identity and cooking 42:05

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The Shadow Energy Minister has transformed her party's approach to climate policy. In this extended conversation, Claire Coutinho sets out what changed her mind on net zero, a shift that has brought her into fierce debates with her opposite number, Ed Miliband. She also shares her feelings about what she calls a rising "ethno-nationalism" on the ri…

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Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, Maryland’s Technology Development Corporation 41:06

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Host Anne Khademian is joined by Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO—Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies—LeMaile-Stovall leads the organization’s mission to support economic empowerment through the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.

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This is your Journey - Adrian Fletcher 41:52

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Star journeyman Adrian Fletcher joined Sammy to speak about the recent success of his son Jaspa, the involvement he's had in Jaspa's development, his upbringing in Glenorchy, his path to Geelong in the AFL, his move to St Kilda for the 1992 season and why his time at the Saints was short-lived. He then spoke about playing under Robert Walls at the …

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Anxiety Symptoms - AIR HUNGER (Episode 129) 37:25

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In this episode of Disordered, Drew and Josh tackle one of the most frightening anxiety symptoms: air hunger - that terrifying feeling that you can't get a deep enough breath or fully fill your lungs. Drew and Josh draw from both their clinical expertise and personal recovery experiences to explain why this sensation happens, why trying to "fix" yo…

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Free Speech Tsar: Arif Ahmed on how to avoid the 'abyss' of political violence 44:57

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How do you protect and police freedom of speech on campus and in society? Arif Ahmed is a Cambridge Philosopher who is now responsible for enforcing new freedom of speech rules on universities, colleges and students. He took office at a time when there is particular focus on a vexed question: where the boundary should lie between free speech - whic…

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#172 - Evan Honer 1:11:29

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Evan Honer is an indie folk artist from Arizona. Evan recently released his new full-length record, "Everything I Wanted". We chat with Evan about the new album, creating and running his own independent record label, Cloverdale Records, and much more! https://www.evanhoner.com

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This is your Journey - Shaun Hart 43:13

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Brisbane triple premiership star Shaun Hart joined Sammy to speak about the Lions' recent success, what life looks like for him now, his interesting journey to the Brisbane Bears, and the start to his AFL career. He then spoke about the success of the team under Leigh Matthews after merging with Fitzroy, his Norm Smith medal win in 2001, their cont…

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How Long Does De-Sensitization Take? (Episode 128) 37:11

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One of the most common questions we hear from people working through anxiety disorders and OCD is: "How long is this going to take?" In this episode, Drew and Josh tackle the timeline question head-on—but probably not in the way you're expecting. We explore why asking "how long until I recover?" might be the wrong question, and why shifting to "how…

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#171 - Kade Hoffman 52:23

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Kade Hoffman is a country music artist from the plains of Colorado. Kade has steadily released music on La Honda Records over the past few years, including his debut EP in 2024, "Relics and Remnants", as well as four new singles this year in 2025. The most recent of those four singles, "Echoes" releases TOMORROW on October 3, 2025. https://www.kade…

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Bridget Phillipson on life as education secretary 43:47

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One of the two candidates to be deputy leader of Labour joins Nick at the end of party's conference in Liverpool. Bridget Phillipson opens up about how her own experience of poverty informs her political views on childcare, schools and universities. She also reveals her DJ set-list Producer: Daniel KraemerResearch: Chloe DesaveEditor: Giles Edwards…

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This is your Journey - Lewis Roberts-Thomson 38:53

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Sydney dual premiership star Lewis Roberts-Thomson joined Sammy for a chat about what he's doing in life now, his upbringing in New South Wales, his path to Swans, their drought-breaking premiership in 2005, and the second triumph in 2012. He also spoke about what it was like to play under Paul Roos and John Longmire, his decision to retire in 2014…

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Preparing Farage for Power: Danny Kruger on defecting to Reform UK 43:29

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Danny Kruger had been at the heart of the Conservative Party since it was led by David Cameron, until he decided that party was "over". He is now a Reform UK MP and has been tasked with preparing the party for government. He sits down with Nick to explain why we need a "revival" of Christian conservatism. Producer: Daniel KraemerReserach: Chloe Des…

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#170 - Josh Meloy 1:11:04

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Josh Meloy is a country artist from Oklahoma. Josh has seen huge success in the past few years, led by his single, "Porch Light", which has amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify alone. Garrett and Josh dive into the Two Step Inn and Stagecoach lineup announcements, Americanafest 2025, Australia, and much more! https://joshmeloy.com SUPPORT US…

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"Anxiety Recovery OCD?" (Episode 127) 44:41

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Can your focus on getting better actually make things worse? In this episode, we explore what happens when the recovery process itself becomes an obsession - coining the term "Recovery OCD" to describe the fixation many people develop around their anxiety recovery journey. We dig into the counterintuitive reality that constantly checking "Am I reco…

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This is your Journey - Michael Firrito 40:43

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Former North Melbourne stalwart Michael Firrito joins Sammy to speak about his upbringing and what he's up to now, his unique path to North Melbourne, his early years at the club and the legends he played alongside. He then spoke about the periods of success at the Kangaroos, their consecutive preliminary final appearances, the club's decision not …

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When The News Triggers Anxiety (Episode 126) 41:25

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How do you handle anxiety when the news feels overwhelming? With constant exposure to current events, political tensions, and global crises through social media and traditional news sources, it's no wonder many people with anxiety disorders find themselves struggling. This week on Disordered we're talking about the complex relationship between news…

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Lucy Powell: People have lost sense of Labour's values 42:22

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Lucy Powell on why and how she was sacked by Keir Starmer, and why she now wants to be his Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Producer: Daniel KraemerEditor: Giles EdwardsBy BBC Radio 4

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This is your Journey - Carlton 1995 Premiership Special 46:22

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Carlton legends Stephen Kernahan and Greg Williams join Sam Edmund in the studio to re-live the Blues' 1995 premiership, 30 years on. For Tobin Brothers Funerals - Celebrating Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Did It Anyway - Volume 4 (Episode 125) 46:38

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Welcome to another inspiring round of "Did It Anyway" stories, where we celebrate real wins from our community members who chose to move forward despite their anxiety. In this episode, Drew and Josh share powerful listener stories that illustrate a fundamental truth about anxiety recovery: you can take meaningful action even when you feel scared, u…

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'Build Baby Build': The new housing secretary, Steve Reed 36:55

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Steve Reed was given the job of Housing Secretary as the result of crisis, after the resignation of his close friend Angela Rayner. But he has been part of the inner circle preparing Keir Starmer's rise to power from the beginning, having recruited the man who ended up as the prime minister's Chief of Staff. In this interview, he gives Nick a behin…

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#169 - Leon Majcen 1:20:40

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On episode 169 (nice) we have Leon Majcen. Leon is an artist born in the Czech Republic, of Bosnian descent, and raised in Florida. Leon has released two full length records in the past two years, with plans to release 2-3 per year for the next five years. We get into the weeds on the start to his career, and Garrett and Josh dive into Americanafes…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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Dr. Thomas W. Taylor - Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland 34:45

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Dr. Thomas W. Taylor is superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, where he oversees 211 schools with more than 160,000 students and 25,000 staff, in the 15th largest school system in the nation. He began his tenure on July 1, 2024. Dr. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, with more than 12 years in district level le…