Best Joshua Cooper Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Hanks on loneliness 5:35

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The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. Tom’s parents split up when he was five, and he went to live with his father. By the age of 10 he'd lived in 10 different houses in five different cities.Tom spoke to Kirsty about his complicated childhood, his parents’ divorce and how he managed his overwhelming feelings of l…

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 4:00

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In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young. Crime fiction is Val's chosen genre, and the millions of novels she sells examine and dissect the darkest recesses of human behaviour. Val spoke to Kirsty about her childhood love of libraries. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Brian Fehrle of Command Prompt 11:17

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Welcome to Episode 6 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions Command Prompt Founder Joshua “JD” Drake sits down with his colleague Brian Fehrle, DBA at Command Prompt, to dive into one of the toughest challenges for fast-growing applications: scaling your database without breaking the bank. Brian shares real-world lessons on what happens when…

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…

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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 5:54

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The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian sp…

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The Power of Cooperation (Audio Only) 32:09

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The Power of Cooperation Matthew 18:19 Luke 5:4–7 Brother Randy RigneyBy Randy Rigney

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Learning to Seek God's Guidance (Audio Only) 40:59

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Learning to Seek God's Guidance With Donnie DentonBy Donnie Denton

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Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper 59:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself. ⁠G…

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#263 Joshua Frye 1:12:35

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Send us a text On this episode, Thomas’ guest shares his journey from a traditional martial arts background to running a successful Jiu-Jitsu academy. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making, calmness, and logic in martial arts, as well as the differences between teaching and practicing. He discusses the significance of creating a positive …

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#264 Rose MIller 1:11:24

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Send us a text On this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares her journey to recently achieving her black belt, reflecting on the emotional weight of the rank, the perception and responsibility that comes with it, and the importance of consistency and mastery in her practice. She discusses the role of her environment in shaping her experience, the sign…

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The Power of Cooperatives 51:17

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Benny Overton and Rosemary Henkel-Rieger share their journey building the Southeast Center for Cooperative Development and explain how cooperative businesses create a democratic alternative to traditional capitalism. • Origins in labor organizing and union work with UAW and AFL-CIO • Different types of cooperatives including worker-owned, consumer,…

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Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy: Melanoma Care with Associate Professor Rachel Roberts-Thomson 29:32

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In this episode of the Spot On Podcast, host Peter Birch speaks with Associate Professor Rachel Roberts-Thomson who is a Medical Oncologist from Adelaide, about adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies in melanoma care. Discussing what each therapy involves, adjuvant therapy given after surgery to lower the risk of recurrence, and neoadjuvant therapy giv…

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Victory and Defeat 39:53

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Victory and Defeat With Brother Donnie DentonBy Donnie Denton

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Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 49:21

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Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she’d won 74 caps for her country. Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local…

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MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Alan Chavez of Torta Studios 11:39

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Welcome to Episode 5 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions Command Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Alan Chavez — Product Engineer specialized in Growth, and Chief Technology Officer at Torta Studios — about the practice of growth engineering and how data-driven decisions shape the success of new products. Alan shares how retenti…

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#262 Steve Hordinski 1:29:09

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Send us a text On this episode, Thomas’ guest discusses the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's life and experiences. He emphasizes that individuals are creators of their own experiences and must confront their own truths to achieve personal growth. He also reflects on the impact of his father's influence in his life and the jour…

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Under the Influence (Audio Only) 34:30

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Under the Influence Judges 18:7 & 28 Brother Jacob RigneyBy Jacob Rigney

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Joshua Begins Leading God's People (Audio Only) 39:22

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Joshua Begins Leading God's People With Brother Donnie DentonBy Donnie Denton

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 50:20

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson is a scientist who was the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. She has been awarded scientific prizes from all over the world for her pioneering work studying complex macromolecules using an instrument called the mass spectrometer. Carol was drawn to science as a child growing…

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MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Greg Dostatni of Command Prompt 12:09

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Welcome to Episode 4 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D Sessions Command Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Greg Dostatni, DBA at Command Prompt, about the Kubernetes mantra “cattle, not pets” — and why that doesn’t always hold true when it comes to PostgreSQL databases. They explore why stateless services scale easily in Kubernetes, but…

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#261 Chris Crawford 1:04:11

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, discussing his love for coffee, the pride he takes in his accomplishments, and the challenges he has faced along the way. He reflects on his training experiences with Eddie Bravo and the 10th Planet system, the dynamics of grappling with d…

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Young Guns II with Josh from The Wild West Extravaganza 1:27:15

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 374) — Today we'll rejoin Billy the Kid's outlaw gang as they continue their attempts to escape the law following the events in Young Guns (BOATS EP. 146). Was Brushy Bill Roberts a real person? Was he Billy the Kid? What other creative liberties did the filmmakers take in telling the true story of Billy the Kid? Wh…

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Harry Hill, comedian 50:48

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Harry Hill is a comedian, writer and broadcaster best known for presenting popular television shows including You’ve Been Framed, Junior Bake Off and the multi award-winning TV Burp. He was born Matthew Hall in Surrey and brought up in Kent. He became a Cub Scout and got a taste for performing when he was nine after playing Widow Twankey in the Chr…

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#260 Kyle Sleeman 1:26:39

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Send us a text In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his insights on the mindset required for success in Jiu Jitsu, the importance of separating competition from personal relationships, and the ongoing journey of a martial artist. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the evolution of Jiu Jitsu, and the significance of performance over resu…

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Exhort, Comfort, and Charge 24:43

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Exhort, Comfort, and Charge 1 Thessalonians 2:11–13 With Brother Randy RigneyBy Randy Rigney

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Be Informed on Christ's Return (Audio Only) 37:42

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Be Informed on Christ's Return With Donnie DentonBy Donnie Denton

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Monica Dolan, actor 50:58

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Monica Dolan is a BAFTA and Olivier award winning actor. She is equally at home playing a wrongfully accused postmistress in Mr Bates Vs the Post Office as she is playing the serial killer Rosemary West. Alongside her many roles in TV, stage and screen, Monica has also written and performed in her award winning one woman play B*easts. Born in 1969,…

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#259 Gabe Tuttle 1:17:03

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Send us a text In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the importance of sleep, recovery, and fitness in maintaining performance. He emphasizes the mental aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, the complexity of the art, and the significance of community. He also reflects on his experiences with hunting as a way to conne…

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Amelia with Chris Williamson 1:11:31

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 373) — Learn about legendary aviator Amelia Earhart as she was portrayed onscreen by Hilary Swank in the 2009 biopic. To uncover the true story, today we'll talk with author, documentarian, and host of Chasing Earhart , the only podcast dedicated entirely to Amelia Earhart: Chris Williamson. Where to watch Amelia Ge…

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The Just Rise Up Again 40:10

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The Just Rise Up Again Proverbs 24:16 Hebrews 10:38–39

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Live in Light of Coming Judgement 24:20

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Live in Light of Coming Judgement With Jacob RigneyBy Jacob Rigney

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Gustavo Dudamel, conductor 51:19

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Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor, violinist and composer. He is known for bringing humour and joy to the podium. He is currently director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra and in 2026 will take up the post of music director of the New York Philharmonic, following in the footsteps of Gustav Mahler and …

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#258 Bill "The Grill" Cooper 1:09:58

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of the sport, and the importance of confidence in training. He discusses his most memorable matches, the underdog mentality, and the significance of safety in training. He also delves into his ph…

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MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Dr. Aaron N. Cutshall of SQLRV, LLC 12:28

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Welcome to Episode 3 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake sits down with Dr. Aaron N. Cutshall, Principal Data Architect at SQLRV, LLC., to discuss the power and performance benefits of set-based processing in relational databases like PostgreSQL.With database experience dating back to the 1980s, Aar…

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#18 - Joshua Shea - Are You Addicted To Porn? 1:17:44

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Joshua Shea went from being a former alcoholic and porn addict to becoming a leading coach in the field of porn addiction recovery. He is the author of several books and has helped countless people take back control of their lives. In this episode, we talk about the power of his personal story, what exactly his coaching entails, and why using incog…

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Ash Atalla, producer 50:03

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Ash Atalla is a television producer whose first hit was the BBC sitcom The Office, starring Ricky Gervais. He followed it up with the IT Crowd, People Just Do Nothing, Big Boys and Stath Lets Flats. His haul of awards from these programmes include six BAFTAs, four Royal Television Society awards, a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Ash was born in Cairo an…

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#257 Miha Perhavec 1:20:13

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Send us a text In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his extensive journey through martial arts, highlighting the importance of travel, grit, and community in shaping his experiences in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses the evolution of training methods, the significance of identity transformation, and the role of environment in achieving succe…

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MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Victor Olex of SlashDB 10:25

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Welcome to Episode 2 of More Than a Refresh Presents: T3D SessionsCommand Prompt Founder Joshua "JD" Drake chats with Victor Olex, Founder and CEO of SlashDB — a platform that instantly turns databases into RESTful APIs with support for JSON, XML, CSV, and even a full HTML-based UI for exploring and querying data.They explore how SlashDB stands out…

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Trail of Vengeance with Rob Hilliard 1:33:51

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 372) — Travel back to the Old West for a tale of revenge, Pinkerton agents, and frontier justice in the wake of the Civil War. One of those former Pinkerton agents in the movie is John Scobell (Gbenga Akinnagbe), making 2025's Trail of Vengeance the first movie to feature John Scobell as one of its main characters. …

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Holy Troublemaker: The Jesuit Pope Who Challenged the Status Quo with Fr. Bruce Morrill 1:56:34

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This episode was recorded in May 2025. We'll have Fr. Bruce back on the pod to discuss our new pope in the coming months! What makes a pope "Marxist"? Is challenging capitalism equivalent to embracing communism? Father Bruce Morrill, Jesuit priest and theological scholar, joins us for a fascinating exploration of Pope Francis's complex legacy and t…