Best Nicholas Kinney Podcasts (2025)

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Vanessa Rissetto: A CEO’s Honest Take on Nutrition, Mental Health, and Saying What You Mean is great 51:09

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn What happens when a cancer diagnosis collides with raising $10 million in venture capital? On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with Vanessa Rissetto, registered dietitian, …

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso on Trauma Bonds: How to Spot Love-Bombing, Set Boundaries, and Heal 44:30

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn What happens when the “perfect” relationship is powered by control, confusion, and intermittent kindness? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, somatic psychologist and author…

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What's Up, Doc? (1972) 1:18:34

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Nothing much, what's up with you?!!!!? On this episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan take on one of the all-time great comedies: Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 screwball WHAT’S UP, DOC?. It’s the film that introduced the world to Madeline Kahn. It’s a film that partially funded Barbra Streisand’s indoor mall. It’s a film featuring Austin Pendleton, a gu…

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From Panic to Peace: Gabby Bernstein’s Playbook for Healing, Reparenting & Real Talk on Meds 37:16

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn What if the breakdown you feared was actually the doorway to your greatest sense of peace? In this transformative episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with #1 New York Times bestsel…

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The End of Mental Illness? Dr. Daniel Amen on Brainhealth, Tiny Habits & Hope 42:12

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn Could the secret to mental health be linked to brain health rather than what’s inside a pill bottle? In this illuminating episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with world-renowned ps…

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The Spineless Anniversary Spectacular! 1:53:35

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPINELESS!! It’s the Spineless Anniversary Spectacular and we’ve brought you the one thing you've always wanted — SEGMENTS!! First, Nick and Brennan look back on a year of movies and Maestros before capsule reviews of the newest films from Spineless legends Zach Cregger (Weapons) and Spike Lee (Highest 2 Lowest). Next, Resident Jock …

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Love, Loss & Looking IRL: Stephanie Fischer on Resilience, Humor & Finding Your Person 1:03:17

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn What if modern dating wasn’t done with your thumb? In this refreshing episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with Stephanie Fischer, attorney-turned-tech CEO of NeverMissed, a proximi…

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It’s Time to End the Cycle of Self-Abandonment: How to Set Boundaries, Heal Shame, and Reclaim Your Aliveness with Vanessa Bennett 55:52

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What if the guilt and shame you carry as a mother or caretaker weren’t yours to begin with? In this episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, licensed depth therapist, and author of the new book, The Motherhood Myth From growing up as a “parentified child” to raising her daughter with intention, Vanessa shares ho…

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Shithouse (2020) with Jake Kinney 1:51:59

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🤼 ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE??🤼 In our MOST HEATED EPISODE YET, Nick’s older brother Jake ENTERS THE RING to discuss Cooper Raiff’s 2020 debut coming-of-age film SHITHOUSE. It’s two-against-one as Those Fabulous Kinney Boys™️ defend Raiff’s project as an achingly accurate and surprisingly profound depiction of early college life, while Brennan argues …

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Dream Bigger Than Your Trauma: Natalia Kholodenko on Resilience, War & Reclaiming Joy 29:47

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What if the path to healing wasn’t in returning to the life you had, but in dreaming up an even better one? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Ukrainian psychologist and motivational speaker Natalia Kholodenko. Once a TV star living a glamorous life in Kyiv, Natalia lost everything in an instant when war broke o…

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“You Have to Become the Boss of Your Biology” — Dr. Darshan Shah on Mental Health, Longevity & Healing from the Inside Out 50:33

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What if your doctor was the one who needed saving? In this eye-opening episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah, a surgeon, longevity expert, and founder of Next Health. After decades in medicine and a career spent helping others, Dr. Shah found himself battling chronic disease, obesity, depression, and burnout. But i…

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Stand By Me (1986) 1:40:19

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Wil Wheaton if you’re reading this please unblock me. On this week’s episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan discuss Rob Reiner’s 1986 coming-of-age masterpiece STAND BY ME. It’s the kind of conversation that seems important until you discover girls — they run through their own personal histories with Stephen King’s work / Pez dispensers, cultural o…

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Trading Toxic Positivity for Mental Optimism: Dr. Deepika Chopra on What Actually Fosters Wellbeing 24:31

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What does it really mean to be optimistic? In this Flow Space edition of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as the “Optimism Doctor”, live from the Women’s Health Summit in LA. Drawing from her background in psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience, Dr. Chopra debunks the myth that optimism is about “being p…

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Let Us Age: Constance Zimmer & Abby Epstein on Midlife Monologues, Menopause Truths & Women Rewriting the Narrative 19:44

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What if midlife wasn’t something to fear, but something to own? In this empowering episode recorded live at the Women’s Health Summit in LA, Karena sits down with actor and activist Constance Zimmer and filmmaker Abby Epstein to talk about aging, hormones, Hollywood, and how women are finally telling the truth about what it means to grow older. Fro…

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Children of Men (2006) with Nick Arceo 1:17:00

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On this week’s episode of Spineless, Brennan finds himself in the center of a Nick Sandwich as the Boys welcome actor Nick Arceo to the pod to discuss CHILDREN OF MEN. It’s a cheerful conversation as we discuss dystopias, the ghoulish personal opinions of some key creatives, and the continued relevance of this film amidst America’s fascist crawl. P…

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Media, Micro Workouts, and Owning Midlife with Samantha Skey 26:51

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What if you were leading a major wellness media company while quietly struggling to follow the very advice you publish? In this refreshingly candid episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Samantha Skey, CEO of SheMedia and founder of Flowspace. Together, they dive into what it really means to age out loud, from the invisible weight o…

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What If It All Goes Right? Angela Gargano on Resilience, Reinvention & Doing the (Pull-Up) Work 44:24

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What if your lowest moment was the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this powerhouse episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with six-time American Ninja Warrior, keynote speaker, and Pull-Up Revolution founder Angela Gargano. From tearing her ACL on national TV to moving into her dad’s basement and starting over, Angela’s story is…

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I Lost My Body (2019) 1:17:29

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On today’s episode of Spineless (in which we agree that animation is actually cinema please don’t hate us Guillermo), Nick and Brennan discuss the 2019 Academy Award-nominated animated feature I LOST MY BODY. Does this movie still have a profound effect on Nick? What’s the best way to kill a fly? Did Scott Pilgrim have a negative effect on society?…

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The Cure for Everything? Self-Forgiveness: Dr. Samantha Harte on Battling Addiction, Betrayal, and Rewriting Her Story 1:07:48

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What happens when you confront your darkest moments and choose to heal, instead of staying stuck in the pain? In this raw and inspiring episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn is joined by Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking the Circuit. She’s a physical therapist, author, and sobriety advocate. Harte opens up about rebuilding her life after add…

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“You Can’t Quit If You Care”: Carl Daikeler on Grit, Growth & Why Abs Aren’t the Goal Anymore 47:44

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What if you built a billion-dollar fitness empire — and then had the courage to tear it down for something better? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Carl Daikeler, founder of Beachbody (now known as BODi), the man behind household names like P90X, Insanity, Shakeology, and Morning Meltdown 100. But this isn’t j…

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But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) with Adelina Marinello 1:40:47

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Just to clarify: YES we all agree with Natasha Lyonne’s perfect takes on AI usage in the entertainment industry*. The Spineless Boys are once again joined by Adelina Marinello to discuss Jamie Babbitt’s Criterion Collection candidate BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (1999), a masterpiece of queer satire that is either sadder or funnier than it appears on the …

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Saturn Returns, Body Shame & Burnout: A Raw Conversation with Almost 30’s Krista & Lindsey 51:54

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What if your anxiety is actually your soul speaking to you? In this episode of The Big Silence, Karena reunites with longtime friends and Almost 30 podcast co-founders Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik to talk about life transitions, healing burnout, and the emotional power of their first book. From learning to listen to your intuition to rewritin…

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“We Didn’t Know It Was Hormones”: Katy & Josh on Miscarriage, Sex Drive & Starting Over 39:57

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What if your symptoms weren’t “just in your head”? On this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with Katy and Josh, the powerhouse couple behind the wellness brands Joi and Blokes (now unified under Relon). From four miscarriages and lost sex drives to unexpected weight gain and hormone havoc, they candidly share how…

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Asteroid City (2023) 1:35:21

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Doesn’t matter. Just keep telling the story. In the most symmetrical episode of Spineless yet, Nick and Brennan discuss Wes Anderson’s 2023 film Asteroid City, one of his few films not already in the Criterion Collection. They talk about the star-studded cast, the compelling but not-dramaturgically-sound use of metanarrative, and how Anderson’s Isl…

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Healing Through Faith, Food & Hormones: Cara Clark’s Anti-Diet Approach to Real Wellness 53:48

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What if the path to true health wasn’t found in counting macros or cutting carbs—but in listening to your body, regulating your nervous system, and redefining your worth? Karena welcomes integrative nutritionist and mom of four, Cara Clark. From growing up in a chaotic home as one of eight kids to building a health empire rooted in faith and intuit…

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From Stage Dreams to Silent Battles: Lindsey Ray on Letting Go of the “Perfect Career” for a True Life 44:47

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On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with singer-songwriter Lindsey Ray — a powerhouse behind the scenes of the music industry with credits including Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, and Tiësto. But beyond the accolades lies a story of self-reinvention, mental health awakening, and the hard decision to walk away from “success” in sea…

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Whiplash (2014) with Daniel Kinney 1:33:11

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Not my tempo. Film is all about asking questions, and the central question of this week’s film is: Imagine If You Liked Drum? To help answer that question, the Spineless Boys recruit percussionist (and Nick's brother) Daniel Kinney to discuss Damien Chazelle’s breakthrough Whiplash (2014), with surprisingly minimal discussion of Maestro and Red One…

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From Bathroom Acoustics to Billboard: Avery Anna’s Healing Journey Through “Let Go Letters” 44:16

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What if your pain could become someone else’s healing? On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with rising country star Avery Anna on the eve of her 10th Grand Ole Opry performance. From humble beginnings recording in her mom’s bathtub to signing with Warner Music Nashville, Avery’s journey is anything but typical. But it’s her vulnera…

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148. EcoBabe Unplugged: Monica Richards on Sustainable Living, Inner Healing & Finding Joy in the Chaos 52:57

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What does it truly mean to live with intention—from the food we eat, to the candles we burn, to how we heal our inner child? This week on The Big Silence, Karena sits down with sustainable living expert and “EcoBabe” Monica Richards for an eye-opening, heart-filling conversation about how sustainability is more than composting—it's a lifestyle of r…

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The King of Comedy (1982) 1:11:10

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An obsessed fan will do anything to get what he wants--including....crime??? In a Martin Scorsese picture?!? On this episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan break down Marty's undersung masterpiece The King of Comedy and the king himself Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro), asking questions such as: Why wasn't Jerry Lewis nominated for an Oscar for this …

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147. From Trauma to Trust: Britt Piper on Somatic Healing, Survival, and Finding Love Again 54:01

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What happens when the pain you’ve been running from becomes the very thing that sets you free? In this moving episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with somatic therapist and author Britt Piper to explore the transformative journey from trauma to healing. Britt shares her deeply personal story—of childhood abandonment, sexual assault, addict…

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146. Mona Sharma on Why the Healing Starts at Home: Detoxing Stress, Food, and Your Schedule 55:35

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What if your anxiety, gut issues, or chronic fatigue aren’t just “mental”—but messages from your body asking you to slow down, clean up, and tune in? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Mona Sharma—a former luxury beauty exec turned celebrity wellness expert—shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and heart surgeries to building…

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Zodiac (2007) 1:22:33

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If Roger Rabbit asks you to come down into his basement, DO NOT LISTEN!! It just might be the Zodiac speaking. This week on Spineless, Brennan and Nick discuss David Fincher's 2007 crime masterpiece Zodiac, a film which fourteen-year-old Brennan called “extremely terrifying” and also wrote a song about. Brennan and Nick discuss how Fincher subverts…

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Phantom Thread (2017) 1:34:10

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Mushroom omelette, anyone? The title may deceive you--there are no phantoms in this movie. Just a very ornery dressmaker. Join Nick and Brennan as they discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s haute couture character study Phantom Thread, a film that makes the Spineless Boys pose questions such as: Do Vicky Krieps and Daniel Day-Lewis be f***ing? Is this fil…

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Freddy Got Fingered (2001) 1:29:11

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We have one question for you: Daddy would you like some sausage? In one of their most delirious episodes yet, Brennan and Nick come to you in-person from the Windy City to discuss 2001’s FREDDY GOT FINGERED, a harbinger of things to come. It’s late at night and they got jewels, sausages, and a truly locked-in performance from Rip Torn on the brain,…

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I Saw the TV Glow (2024) with Robin Borden 2:06:16

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Get out your luna juice and get ready to take on Mr. Melancholy: we're going to the Pink Opaque. In this Very Special Episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan are joined by friend and comedian Robin Borden to discuss Jane Schoenbrun’s 2024 film I Saw The TV Glow, the recipient of a record-setting number of Golden Spine Awards. It’s a real lovefest he…

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145. The Hidden Toxins Disrupting Your Mental Health & How to Detoxify with Dr. Aly Cohen 54:40

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What if the chemicals in our food, water, and everyday products were silently impacting our mental health? This week on The Big Silence, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert, to explore the hidden connection between toxins and brain health. From the rise of…

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144. From Olympic Pressure to Mental Freedom: Jordyn Wieber Brooks on Redefining Resilience & Success 36:30

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Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber Brooks knows the immense pressure of elite gymnastics—where fear-based coaching, emotional suppression, and relentless expectations shape young athletes. In this episode, she opens up about the resilience it took to unlearn those survival tactics and how retiring at just 18 forced her to redefine her identity bey…

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The 1st Annual Golden Spine Awards with Andy Germuga 2:34:42

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It's Oscars weekend, and we wanted to get in on the fun...introducing the Golden Spine Awards, Spineless' own awards show celebrating excellence in 2024 cinema. We are joined by Andy Germuga (Cannes I Kick It? podcast) to pick our personal nominees and winners in 8 major categories: Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting (x2), and Screenplay…

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143. You Are Your Own Healer: Breaking the Silence on Cancer, Death & True Healing with Darlene Cordero 45:52

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What if facing death was the key to truly living? I’m sitting down with my dear friend, Darlene Cordero—founder of Wellness Culture, author of The Healer’s Playbook, and a true force of nature when it comes to uplifting others. After years of success in corporate finance and media, she walked away to pursue a deeper calling—but it wasn’t until a li…

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142. The Truth About Kids’ Health: Vaccines, Toxins & What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh 40:36

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We’re breaking the silence on vaccines—one of the most polarizing and complicated conversations in parenting. I’m joined by Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a Board-Certified Pediatrician specializing in integrative medicine, who believes parents deserve open, judgment-free discussions on vaccines, chronic illness, and raising healthy kids. Known for his po…

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If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) 1:18:53

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You might need tissues for this one folks. On this episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan muse on love, loss, and adaptation in their discussion of Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. Horrifically snubbed at the Oscars for 2018, Beale Street is a heartrending portrait of a love torn apart by the societal ills of its time, gorgeously adapted …

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141. The Courage to Reinvent Yourself: Liz Baker Plosser on Leaving Women’s Health, Resilience & Taking Risks 26:06

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Liz Plosser is back, and she’s stepping into a whole new chapter of life—on her own terms. After two decades in corporate media, including seven years as Women’s Health Editor-in-Chief, she made the bold decision to walk away and embrace the unknown. In this conversation, Liz gets real about navigating career reinvention, overcoming self-doubt, and…

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140. From Caregiver to Self-Healer: Ginni Saraswati on Mental Health & Inner Child Work 49:43

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I’m joined by the incredible Ginni Saraswati—Founder and CEO of Ginni Media, award-winning journalist, and podcasting powerhouse. As the driving force behind a thriving production company and host of The Ginni Show, Ginni has dedicated her career to amplifying voices and stories that matter—including her own. In this deeply personal conversation, s…

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Stop Making Sense/American Utopia (1984/2020) 1:41:12

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Two movies. One episode. Several Talking Heads. In their first ever double-feature episode, Nick and Brennan discuss Jonathan Demme’s STOP MAKING SENSE (1984) and Spike Lee’s AMERICAN UTOPIA (2020), two of the greatest concert films of all time and certainly some great purveyors of unhinged David Byrne antics. Nick and Brennan talk about their favo…

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139. Good Stress: Jeff Krasno’s Blueprint for Health, Resilience & Harmony 1:05:15

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Here to share how “good stress” can fuel growth and how to combat the chronic stress that drives disease is Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune and author of Good Stress. In this episode, Jeff takes us through his journey—from founding the global festival movement Wanderlust to facing health and identity challenges after leaving the company.…

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138. You’re Perfect As You Are: Embracing the New Year with Self-Compassion & Harmony with Karena & Deseray 32:12

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Welcome to 2025: New you, old you, but always improving! I’m kicking off the year with my right-hand woman, Deseray Cummings, from the stunning shores of Punta de Mita, Mexico. Together, we share our takes on New Year pressure —breaking down why resolutions can sometimes backfire and how to shift the focus to sustainable habits that truly nourish y…

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Aftersun (2022) with Adelina Marinello 1:36:51

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In Spineless’ first ever guest episode, The Spineless Boys are joined by Adelina Marinello: actor, playwright, and partner to one Nicholas Kinney, to discuss Charlotte Wells’ melancholy masterpiece AFTERSUN. Adelina thirsts over Paul Mescal and explains her deep connection to the film, Nick shares tidbits from Charlotte Wells' commentary, and Brenn…

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137. Revolutionizing Teen Dating: Elle Kristine on Navigating Modern Relationships, Mental Health & Social Media Pressures 47:03

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At just 16, Elle Kristine is revolutionizing teen dating and addressing mental health challenges with a passion fueled by her own experiences. Recognizing the growing need for guidance, Elle created AskElle, an AI-powered app designed to help teens build social skills, navigate relationships, and access expert-vetted advice. In this episode, Elle h…

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Jackie Brown (1997) 1:29:22

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! For the very first Spineless episode of 2025, Brennan and Nick do a deep dive on Quentin Tarantino's most underrated film: Jackie Brown. A stacked cast, including Rochester native Robert Forster! An expertly orchestrated heist-esque sequence! Countless throwbacks to 70s Blaxploitation films, including Jackie Brown herself, THE Pa…