Best Josh Hernandez Podcasts (2025)

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The Book That Changes Everything: Gavin Kaysen on Legacy, Collaboration, and Scaling for Impact 36:58

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Most chefs build restaurants. Gavin Kaysen built a legacy. With his Synergy Series book, Gavin captures years of mentorship, collaboration, and lessons from 25 of the country’s top chefs—all while scaling his own hospitality empire. In this episode, we explore how he turned six years of curated dinners into a blueprint for future generations, the p…

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Ep. #3582: UFC Nashville preview, Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez interviews, more 1:15:05

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On Episode 3,582, the guys look ahead to UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville, Tenn., and talk the latest news in MMA, including reaction to Ben Askren speaking for the first time since his double lung transplant. The fellas also welcome Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez to the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Office Hours: Dominate Google without writing a single blog post 8:58

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Dr. Ashish Vaidya - Growing Inland Achievement 17:36

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CEO Dr. Ashish Vaidya discusses Growing Inland Achievement.

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Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting Świątek’s Strawberry Pasta 46:30

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Wimbledon’s serving more than just tennis. Celebs donned their Wimbledon whites while several top-seeded players bid us a “pip-pip cheerio” in early exits. Only three Americans remain, including Ben Shelton, who’s racking up wins and admirers – just ask Trinity Rodman. In other tennis news, Iga Swiatek shared her favorite post-game meal of strawber…

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Shareen Harding and Jefferson Brooks - Kenai's House 8:44

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Shareen Harding, CEO and Founder of Kenai's House, and Jefferson Brooks, Owner and Lead Trainer of Brooks Family K9, discuss the Paws N Splash fundraiser.

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3KDR: Sports Broadcaster Todd Grisham Joins us To Talk Paul vs Chavez, This Weekend's Ring III Card & More! 40:14

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Mario Lopez and Steve Kim are joined by Sports Broadcaster Todd Grisham To Talk Paul vs Chavez, This Weekend's Ring III Card & More!By Mario Lopez & Steve Kim

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Forget the Hustle: Scott Crawford on Transparency, Boundaries, and Building a Healthier Restaurant Culture 34:43

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Most chefs wear burnout as a badge of honor. Scott Crawford wears balance and transparency. After years of struggling with addiction, Scott made a radical shift—not just in his own life, but in how he runs his restaurants. From zero-tolerance harassment policies to no-shift-drinks rules, Scott’s approach flips the industry’s toxic culture on its he…

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Jose Hernandez and Meredith Yeoman - Metrolink 13:31

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Jose Hernandez, Metrolink’s Senior Manager of Marketing and Digital Programs, and Public Relations Manager Meredith Yeoman, discuss Metrolink's new fare pilot program.

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Ep. #3581: Jon Jones is back in the testing pool, possibility of White House hosting UFC fights, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen interviews, more 1:15:53

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On Episode 3,581, the guys had two guests, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. No UFC this past week so they took a stab at the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Re-Release: Donkey Crotch (w/ Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson) 38:05

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Happy 4th of July! On a Re-Release episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Sean Patton, Chelsea Devantez, and Scott Thompson to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Sean asks her out for the bit but he’s the one who gets nibbled, Chelsea becomes a prisoner of the bit with the wrong kind of artist, and Scott’s failed Fort…

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Forget Loyalty—Build Fandom: Chris Smith on Growing Zunzibar with Simplicity, Purpose, and Relationships 34:43

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Forget the loyalty programs and outdated marketing tricks. Chris Smith, CEO of Zunzibar, has a different approach—one that turns customers into fans, simplifies operations, and scales with soul. From flipping burgers in college to building a franchise model with a clear mission, Chris shares how focusing on simplicity, relationships, and purpose ha…

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Ep. #3580: Topuria wants to embarrass Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker & Joe Pyfer interviews, more 1:09:35

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On Episode 3,580, the guys had two interviews, Joe Pyfer and Dan Hooker. They hit all the news as well.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Office Hours: Serving This Guest Will Scale Your Restaurant 8:12

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Heidi Mayer - YouthHope Foundation 33:04

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Executive Director Heidi Mayer discusses YouthHope Foundation.

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LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands 57:15

11d ago57:15

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This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blake begs the very important question — can Tom Brady even flirt? Back home, Tight End University kicked off, where players came for the football and stayed for an impromptu Taylor Swift concert. Thanks, …

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Why Most Training Fails: Cassie Miller on Building 19 Brands That Retain Top Talent 37:07

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Most restaurants throw new hires into the fire and hope they stick. Cassie Miller, VP of Training at Craveworthy Brands, has built a system that keeps them thriving. In this episode, she reveals why generic training is a recipe for churn, how to build real accountability into your culture, and the simple systems that scaled Craveworthy to 19 brands…

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Ep. #3579: UFC 317 review, Brandon Moreno & Paddy Pimblett Interviews, more 59:12

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On Episode 3,579, the guys had a huge card to recap from this past weekend and had two guests join the show, Paddy Pimblett and Brandon Moreno.By MMA Junkie Radio

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I Believe Fives! (w/ Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom) 43:15

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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Danielle Perez, Bonnie McFarlane, and James Tom to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Danielle has two tales, one about a man in too close proximity and another about a guy who went full Shark Week, Bonnie takes a famous date to a different date she didn’t know was a dat…

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Josh Turner - A Capitol Fourth 4:12

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Josh Turner discusses performing on PBS's "A Capitol Fourth."

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Why Certainty is DESTROYING Your Faith: A Catholic Therapist's Guide to Scrupulosity 10:13

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Many Catholics struggle with endless doubt and checking—not because they lack faith, but because they carry deep confusion and fear about certainty. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross explores how scrupulosity distorts our understanding of knowledge, sin, and spiritual peace, often turning natural questions into sources of overwhelming …

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The Hidden Gold in Your Restaurant: Kirk Grogan on Using Tips to Drive Culture, Retention, and Profit 40:07

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Most restaurant operators treat tips like a liability—or worse, an afterthought. But Kirk Grogan sees them for what they really are: one of the most powerful tools in your business. As co-founder of TipHaus, Kirk has helped thousands of restaurants transform tip management from a source of stress and legal risk into a lever for culture, retention, …

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Ep. #3578: UFC 317 preview, Jon Jones is his own worst enemy, more 57:11

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On Episode 3,578, the guys previewed international fight week, covered all the bases, and gave a few updates on Jon Jones.By MMA Junkie Radio

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John Haraburda - Transaction Network Services 12:54

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John Haraburda, a robocall and robotext expert at Transaction Network Services, discusses how to protect ourselves from travel scams.

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Office Hours: How to Get Your Guest's Attention (and get them back in) 9:01

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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3KDR: Rising Star Boxing Trainer Julian Chua Joins us in Studio to Talk About All His Fighters, His Story & Much More! 56:54

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Mario Lopez and Steve Kim are joined by rising star Boxing Trainer Julian Chua in Studio to Talk About All His Fighters, His Story & Much More!By Mario Lopez & Steve Kim

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Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage 48:55

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It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they’re basically 22. Their post-win celebration? L…

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Jack McGarry on Becoming The Best and The Aftermath of Excellence 39:01

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Jack McGarry has achieved the accolades most of us dream about. He’s been awarded the best bartender in the world and his NY bar, The Dead Rabbit, was awarded the distinction of Best Bar in the World, a few years after that. But that’s not the end of Jack’s story. Since hitting the top, Jack has redefined excellence through the lens of bar ownershi…

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Ep. #3577: Jon Jones retires, UFC & PFL results, Fabian Edwards Interview, more 1:22:40

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On Episode 3,577, the guys had two cards to unpack, huge breaking news to go over, and an interview with Fabian Edwards.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Riverside County Department of Animal Services offers tips for getting pets ready for the Fourth of July 13:10

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Veronica Perez, Public Information Officer for Riverside County Department of Animal Services, Kim Youngberg, Assistant Director for RCDAS, discuss how to get our pets ready for the Fourth of July.

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Speed Dates: You Are The Stones In My Pocket (w/ Tony Hale) 21:25

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On this Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes actor/comedian extraordinaire Tony Hale to discuss his new podcast about unusual achievements, The Extraordinarians (with Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg), then they talk about how Tony proposed to his wife, how love can give you superhuman strength, and the work of staying in love as you bo…

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Amy Fass - Shoes That Fit 6:57

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Executive Director and CEO Amy Fass discusses Shoes That Fit.

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Miguel Hernandez on How To Dominate Our Industry 37:16

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Miguel Hernandez is a genius. You have never heard me begin a show this way before, but I was absolutely blown away by the fresh perspective Miguel is bringing to restaurant ownership and operations. This is a guy who’s scaled to 4 locations in just a couple of years and has financed his growth exclusively through the profits from his active restau…

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Ep. #3576: Conor McGregor punches another person, UFC & PFL preview, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:11:49

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On Episode 3,576, the guys had two cards to go over with PFL and UFC. They spoke to Phil Davis, who has his next match up and has also filed a lawsuit against the UFC.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Is Pleasure a Sin? Catholic Therapy on Sexual Shame & Scrupulosity. 8:17

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Many Catholics struggle with sexual shame—not because they lack faith, but because they carry deep confusion and fear about desire. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross explores how scrupulosity distorts our understanding of sexuality, pleasure, and morality, often turning natural human experience into a source of guilt and anxiety. Drawi…

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Office Hours: The Secret Hack to Product/Market Fit 9:12

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Shayleena and Ronica Wijerathna - Difference Is Beautiful 14:17

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Shayleena and Ronica Wijerathna discuss how Difference Is Beautiful is providing autism awareness.

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Charlie Sampson - Charlie Sampson Rodeo 14:26

24d ago14:26

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Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Charlie Sampson discusses the Charlie Sampson Rodeo.

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BAD DATES LIVE! COMING SOON! 18:16

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In this special bulletin from Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster wants to let you know about our next live show, at Dynasty Typewriter in LA and streaming everywhere else on June 24th! If you’re in LA, grab tickets to see the show HERE, and if you’re everywhere else, you can stream the show as it happens on Dynasty.TV, tickets HERE! We’d love to have…

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Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes 44:22

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Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his…

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3KDR: Boxing Trainer Rudy Hernandez Talks Junto Nakatani, Canelo vs Crawford, Manny Pacquiao Comeback & More! 58:47

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Mario Lopez and Steve Kim sit down with Boxing Trainer Rudy Hernandez to talk Junto Nakatani, Canelo vs Crawford, Manny Pacquiao Comeback, new gym, training philosophy & More!By Mario Lopez & Steve Kim

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Natasha McIrvin on Mastering Surprise and Delight 37:26

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Our guests, even our most loyal guests, can cook at home. They don’t come to us for nourishment, they come to us for entertainment. Food and beverage done well is performance art and few have done it better than Eleven Madison Park. Today we chat with Natasha McIrvin, former head of the dreamweaver program at EMP. Her job was to build a system that…

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Dirk Rinker and Nathan Hazard - Crestline Chamber of Commerce 8:24

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Crestline Chamber of Commerce Board Members Dirk Rinker and Nathan Hazard discuss Jamboree Days and the Corks n Hops Festival.

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Ep. #3575: UFC Atlanta recap, Kevin Lee & Marcus McGhee interviews, more 1:24:32

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On Episode 3,575, the guys interview Kevin Lee, who headlines PFL World Tournament 6. Also, Marcus McGhee joins the show to talk about his recently booked UFC fight against Petr Yan. The fellas also recap what went down at UFC on ESPN 69 over the weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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ChatGHB (w/ Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle) 39:25

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On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes Gottmik, Katherine Blanford, and Courtney Michelle to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Gottmik finds himself in a Bad Dates trifecta: a liar, way too many cats, and The Substance bathroom, Katherine’s date teaches her a few lessons then hits her up for a referral, and Courtney m…

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Keith Benjamin on Crafting the Vision for a Restaurant Empire 33:06

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The numbers tell the story. Statistically, it’s nearly impossible to scale massively within our industry which is why so few do so. Keith Benjamin is the exception. With over 15 locations under his belt, Keith has broken the mold by systematizing that “it factor” we’re all looking to achieve. In today’s conversation, we discuss how to build with in…

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Ep. #3574: UFC & PFL preview, Joshua Van, Mario Bautista and Jeremy Lukau join the show, more 1:26:32

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On Episode 3,574, the guys talked about this weekend’s fight card. They also talked to Mario Bautista, who had a big win over Patchy Mix. Joshua Van is stepping in for Manel Kape, he talked to the guys as well. Lastly, they spoke to Jeremy Luchau, who is promoting his 100th show and they also asked him about some of his fighters that are on the iri…

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Live Interview – Getting Our Hands Dirty in Healing Our Suffering 57:32

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Many people long for healing, but few realise how deep the journey must go. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross is joined by Kolbe Young and Joshua Hernandez for a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to move from suffering to healing. Drawing from personal experience, Catholic spirituality, and clinical insight, they disc…

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Office Hours: Mass Marketing is Killing Your Restaurant--Do This Instead 8:14

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio 55:07

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Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper’s new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Carlos…