Best Keith Leonard Podcasts (2025)

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S3E10: INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEONARD, TASHA LAYTON, AND KEITH EVERETTE SMITH 1:05:16

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In this episode, Matt sits down with David Leonard, Tasha Layton, and Keith Everette Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about leading worship and the paths that led each of them to where they are today. They share the early moments that shaped their callings, the lessons learned along the way, and what keeps their hearts anchored in wor…

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Introducing - Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright Pacheco | Season 2 1:52

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Six new, inspiring episodes of Wrongful Conviction, hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco, that celebrate the potential of human connection to empower ordinary people to overcome extraordinary odds and injustices. Real individuals who unexpectedly became one another’s personal heroes by turning tragedy into triumph. Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright…

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S12 Ep. 3 "Bulls 1 Seed, Nets History, Tony Allen Arrested" 39:35

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Some of the hot starts of the NBA season have cooled down, but a few early trends looks like they may last. On this new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss some of these trends and the latest NBA news, including the strong play of Josh Giddey and the Bulls, Russell Westbrookand the arrest of Tony Allen. Join the lis…

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Hoagy Carmichael 21:40

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Songwriter Hoagy Carmichael (born November 22, 1899) is one of the best-loved and most prolific of the Great American Songbook composers. He is responsible for several hundred songs, including fifty that achieved hit record status. His timeless compositions, Stardust, Georgia on my Mind, Skylark, I Get Along Without You Very Well, The Nearness of Y…

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Episode 3: How Your Identity Was Formed 52:10

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Send us a text Before you ever decided who you are, the decision was quietly made for you. In this powerful episode, Keith Leonard takes you beneath the surface of personality into the hidden architecture of identity, the early programming shaped by family, culture, language, and emotion that still influences who you believe yourself to be today. Y…

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#549 Lauren Bright Pacheco with James Soto 48:47

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Wrongful Conviction with Lauren Bright Pacheco is back November 13th with all new episodes. So today, we’re revisiting one of the most memorable episode from her last season, episode #454, James Soto: James “Jimmy” Soto was wrongfully convicted at age 20 for a 1981 double homicide in Chicago’s Little Village despite no physical evidence and multipl…

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S12 Ep. 2 "Integrity of the Game: Special Report" 1:14:57

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss the government's case against Scary Terry Rozier and Mr. Big Shot, and the first week of the NBA regular season. Join the listener slack and get a bonus episode at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBF Try Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, p…

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Phil Woods (Round 2) 23:25

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Saxophonist Phil Woods (born November 2, 1931) was much more than just another alto saxophonist who followed in the footsteps of the great Charlie Parker. Throughout his career, he carved his own path, continuing to develop his own voice on the instrument, as well as his voice as a prolific composer. He delved into the avant-guarde with his group '…

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How AI Hinders Creativity in Education: Matt Worwood on The Convenience Trap 50:57

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Matthew Worwood is a full-time Digital Media Design faculty member at the University of Connecticut. He has research interests in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Co-Creativity using Generative AI tools and Digital Media. Outside of his research, Matthew is an experienced learning experience designer who works closely with K-12 educators on profess…

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Episode 2: The Architecture of Change 30:21

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Send us a text Most people don’t fail at change because they’re weak — they fail because they’re building it on the wrong level. In this episode, Keith Leonard reveals the hidden structure beneath every transformation, the Six Logical Levels of Change: Environment, Behavior, Capability, Belief, Identity, and Purpose. You’ll discover why most self-h…

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#458 Jason Flom with Jeff Boppre 41:46

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On September 19, 1988, drug dealer Richard Valdez and his pregnant girlfriend Sharon Condon were shot in their house near Scottsbluff, NE. Police quickly focused on Jeff Boppre based on a purported “dying declaration” that Valdez, after being shot multiple times, wrote parts of Boppre’s name in engine grease on the ground next to him. The investiga…

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Clifford Brown 25:02

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Before his life was tragically ended by an automobile accident at the age of 25, trumpeter Clifford Brown (born October 30, 1930) set the jazz world ablaze with his seemingly effortless mastery of his instrument and incendiary playing. His trailblazing quintet with drummer Max Roach and saxophonists Sonny Rollins, and later, Harold Land, set the st…

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S12 Ep. 1 "NBA Win Totals and Over/Unders" 1:59:32

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To preview the NBA season, Keith, Dave, and special return guest Jon Burr go through all 30 teams and predict win totals and make their over/under picks. Consensus has the Thunder, Nuggets, Cavaliers, Knicks as the best teams, but just how many games exactly do we think they win? How low can we go with the Jazz, Wizards and Nets? How do you make he…

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Episode 1: The Beginning of Reinvention 27:20

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Send us a text Season 1 | Episode 1 | The Beginning of Reinvention Most people spend their lives trying to change what they do... their habits, routines, and behaviors. All without realizing that the real key to transformation lies deeper: in who they believe themselves to be. In this opening episode of Identity Engineering, Keith Leonard invites y…

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S3E9: INTERVIEW WITH DR. AARON HOWARD 37:41

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Aaron Howard — musician, educator, and leader of the Lipscomb Gospel Choir — for a rich conversation on music, faith, and reconciliation. Together they explore the heart behind Matt’s latest album project and discuss how gospel music and the communal power of choirs can bridge divides, foster healing, and br…

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S11 Ep. 38 "Teams Most Likely To Make the Play-in" 1:01:25

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Most analysts and fans agree on which are the very best and very worst teams heading into the 2025-26 season. In between lies a lot of teams that are very closely bunched together, where a few breaks will decide which ones cruise into the playoffs and which ones will be fighting to make the play-in. On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and…

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#547 Jason Flom with John Restivo 43:46

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On December 5th, 1984, the naked body of Theresa Fusco was pulled out of a wooded area in Lynbrook, NY - the 3rd in a string of recent disappearances, putting pressure on police to find the monster among them. The medical examiner determined that a rape lkely occurred and the cause of death was ligature strangulation. Dennis Halstead had been linke…

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Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie 18:11

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Saxophonist Charlie “Yardbird” Parker (born August 29, 1920) and trumpeter John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie (born October 21, 1917) together revolutionized jazz music with their harmonic and rhythmic innovations. Both virtuosos on their respective instruments, they basically set the standard for others to aspire to. While Parker’s life was cut short by…

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Art, Design, and the Creative Process with Lorne Buchman 48:51

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In this conversation, Lorne Buchman discusses his book Make to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery. It's based on interviews he did with creators in a range of fields. These interviews connect with the same themes in my book Learning to See--powerful features of creativity like iteration, uncertainty, engaging with materials, and…

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#546 Jason Flom with David Smith 50:49

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On October 15, 2015, Quortney Tolliver was attacked with a hammer in her home in Ravenna Township, OH. She woke up from a medically induced coma weeks later with absolutely no recollection of the incident. Nevertheless, Portage County detectives pressed her to identify the person they “found out who did this” – 47 year old David Smith. Ms. Tolliver…

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S11 Ep 37 "Butter or Parkay? Western Conference Preview" 1:02:51

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It is time for the annual "Butter or Parkay" previews, where Keith and Dave decide whether all the offseason excitement and enthusiasm for each team is warranted, and whether the actual moves made are going to make a team better ("BUTTER"), or if their improvements are merely an imitation ("PARKAY.") This episode covers the Western conference, wher…

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Thelonious Monk (Round 2) 24:53

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Pianist / composer Thelonius Sphere Monk (born October 10, 1917), often referred to as the 'High Priest of Bebop', was one of the founders of the musical movement, alongside Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie at Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem. His idiosyncratic piano style and compositions are so distinctive as to be immediately identifiable as compl…

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#545 Jason Flom with Fredrico Lowe-Bey 36:27

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On May 21, 1988, about 5:00 a.m., the victim, after an argument with her boyfriend, left his parked car and walked alone toward her home in St. Louis, MO. Shortly thereafter, three males pulled their car alongside her, jumped out of the car, grabbed the victim by the hair, pulled her into an alley, pushed her to the ground, and tore her dress. Two …

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S3E8: LIFE & BREATH ALBUM SPECIAL 1:00:40

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In this episode, Matt Redman sits down with Gilbert Nanlohy, Ben Wolverton, and Dr. Aaron Howard to unpack the journey behind his new album Life and Breath. Together they explore the creative and spiritual process that went into shaping the project—from the earliest sparks of songwriting, to navigating studio sessions, to weaving theological depth …

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Bill Evans (Round 2) 28:52

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Pianist/composer Bill Evans (born August 16, 1929) remains one of the most influential jazz pianists to this day, some 45 years after his death. His introspective, impressionistic use of harmony, and his unique touch and piano sound have shaped the concept of all players who have come after him. He produced an enormous body of work: over 50 albums …

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S11 Ep 36 "Butter or Parkay? Leastern Conference Preview" 1:02:14

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It is time for the annual "Butter or Parkay" previews, where Keith and Dave decide whether all the offseason excitement and enthusiasm for each team is warranted, and whether the actual moves made are going to make a team better ("BUTTER"), or if their improvements are merely an imitation ("PARKAY.") Also: training camp and media day observations, …

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Kara Rooney: Finding Your Voice as an Artist 48:25

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Kara Rooney is a successful New York multidisciplinary artist who creates installation performances and videos, as well as sculpture, painting, and photography. She's had numerous solo and group shows and performances, with many in New York City but also in Mexico, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. She's a published critic with articles in the New York Ti…

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S11 Ep. 35 "Fred VanVleet Injured and Training Camp Kick-Off!" 56:25

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The Rockets have lost point guard to Fred VanVleet to an injury before training camp begins, dealing a massive blow to a team that had designs of competing for a championship. What should they do now? How much of the missing load will Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard be able to handle? Dave and Keith discuss that topic on this new episode of Fastbre…

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#544 Jason Flom with Maggie Freleng on Quincy Cross and Graves County 20:21

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Jason Flom sits down for an interview with Maggie Freleng, the Pulitzer prize-winning producer, journalist and host of Bone Valley Season 3 | Graves County. In this special episode, Maggie talks with Jason about her experiences reporting this show from a small town in Kentucky for over 2 years, and how truth and justice can get lost in the pursuit …

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Nat and Cannonball Adderley 30:17

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Saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (born September 15, 1928) and his cornet-playing brother Nat (born November 25, 1931) co-led a popular jazz combo for many years in the 1960s and 70s. While Nat composed much of the music for the group, Cannonball’s galvanic, pyrotechnic alto saxophone playing was the big draw. Indeed, from the time he arriv…

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#543 Jason Flom with Jonathan Parker 43:00

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On April 9, 1997, shortly after midnight in Buffalo, NY, Officers Charles “Skip” McDougald and Michael Martinez were patrolling near Northampton and East Parade in Buffalo’s East Side when they observed what they described as a “suspicious person.” According to police accounts, when they approached, the individual produced a handgun and fired. Offi…

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S3E7: SONGWRITING SPECIAL WITH JASON INGRAM, CODY CARNES, AND ETHAN HULSE 59:14

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In this special songwriting episode, Matt Redman is joined by Jason Ingram, Cody Carnes, and Ethan Hulse for an inside look at their journeys as worship songwriters. From early beginnings to penning songs sung by the global church, they share stories of God’s leading, lessons learned along the way, and what continues to inspire their craft today.…

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Introducing Bone Valley Season 3 | Graves County - Preview 40:58

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Maggie Freleng, along with Executive Producers Gilbert King and Jason Flom bring you the first episode of Maggie’s new documentary series, years in the making: Bone Valley Season 3 | GRAVES COUNTY. In it Maggie takes us to a small town in Graves County, Kentucky, where a terrible discovery on the front lawn of a middle school invites a string of am…

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The Spiritual Force of John Coltrane 29:07

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Saxophonist and composer John Coltrane (born September 23, 1926) remains one of the most revered and influential musicians of all time across genres. The spiritual force of his music speaks to people who aren’t even jazz aficionados, but has been an overwhelming influence on all of us who play this music to this day. And don't forget ... St. Michae…

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Steve DeFrank: Unlocking Creativity in Art Education 52:30

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Steve DeFrank is a top New York painter with numerous one-person exhibitions and group exhibitions. His solo exhibitions include Clementine Gallery in New York, and the Clifford Smith Gallery in Boston. His group shows include the Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery and The National Arts Club in New York, and many others. His work has…

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#542 Jason Flom with Nicholas Allen 39:03

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On the night of February 4, 2011, Avalisa Morris was shot and killed at a birthday party in the basement of a two-family home in Queens, NY. The fatal gunshots were fired from outside the party, through the closed door of the entrance to the basement. Even though no eyewitnesses placed Allen at the door with a weapon, he was tried under an acting-i…

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Kenny Dorham 23:55

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Trumpeter / composer Kenny Dorham (born August 30, 1924) is hardly a household name, but one would be hard pressed to name a musician held in as high regard by other jazz musicians. He played at a consistently high level throughout a career that included stints with Charlie Parker, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson to name just a few, and myriad…

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Introducing - Bone Valley Season 3 | Graves County 3:16

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In Season 1 of Bone Valley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King tells a story of a man, Leo Schofield, fighting to prove his innocence in the case of his wife Michelle’s murder. In Season 2, “JEREMY” Gilbert King brings us a story about her actual killer, Jeremy Scott, fighting to prove his guilt. The State of Florida does not believe either…

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S3E6: INTERVIEW WITH JONNY ROBINSON AND RICH THOMPSON OF CITYALIGHT 55:42

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Matt Redman sits down with Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson of CityAlight for a conversation on crafting worship songs that are both theologically rich and deeply rooted in Scripture. Together, they unpack the importance of writing lyrics that reflect the beauty of God while maintaining scriptural integrity, and how they invite feedback from truste…

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S11 Ep. 34 "Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and Warren G. Harding" 58:00

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A bombshell report by The Atheltic's Pablo Torre alleged that Steve Ballmer could have funneled money to Kawhi Leonard as part of an under the table deal. The Clippers have flatly denied these claims, but the NBA has announced they will be investigating the matter. On this week's Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss this breaking scandal and…

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#541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross 45:22

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18-year-old Jessica Currin’s burned and decomposing body was discovered on August 1, 2000 behind Mayfield Middle School in Mayfield, KY. Jessica had lacerations on the back of her head, nose and chin, and stab wounds. The medical examiner also believed she had been strangled but there was no evidence to support this theory. The case went cold for a…

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Sonny Rollins' 95th Birthday 27:12

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Saxophonist Sonny Rollins turns 95 this Sunday, and the Jazz Evensong Quintet honors this milestone by programming an afternoon of his compositions. Widely recognized as the greatest improviser of all time, his well of inspiration sometimes seems bottomless, and he refuses to fall back on licks and patterns on the rare occasion when he feels less t…