Best Observable Stream Podcasts (2025)

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The Upāsakā Code: How to Be More Than Just a Weekend Buddhist | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho 54:54

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Clear Mountain Upāsakā Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtgmYKj-XrBaqLDhTeHP32TZe4PpHkLHSajrZyrgVj8/edit?usp=sharing In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho describe the Upāsakā lay Buddhist form in 13 (optional but awesome) moves: Introduction to the Upāsaka form (1) Take Refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha (The Esse…

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Possible Anthrax Attack at Andrews Air Force Base 7:31

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Trump Admin to Cut Flights Nationwide 8:26

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Confessions of a Buddhist Scholar: Esotericism, Alchemy, & the Limits of Academia | Sarah Shaw Q&A 58:09

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview scholar and practitioner Dr. Sarah Shaw about Buddhism in academia in general and about breathing mindfulness in particular. Dr. Shaw's biography: Dr. Sarah Shaw is a faculty member and tutor at the University of Oxford, a fellow of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, and a visiting cont…

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Magic Markets #249: How Westbrooke Deploys Capital 31:08

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When it comes to understanding the Westbrooke investment philosophy and approach, there's no better way to do it than through looking at deal case studies and seeing examples of exactly how the team deploys client capital into alternative assets. To walk us through examples of recent property deals in the UK, James Lightbody (Head of Real Estate at…

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Bomb Threats at New Jersey Polling Places 10:40

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Buddhism: Unitarianism Without the You – A UU Dharma Bum Biopic | Ajahn Kovilo 45:06

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo speaks at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (his mother's home congregation) about his own history being raised in the Unitarian Church and its effect on the trajectory of his life. Topics explored include Henry David Thoreau's essay "Life Without Principle", the intersection of Buddhism and Unitarian Univ…

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U.S. Considers Airspace Shutdown 7:55

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ICE Considers “Bounty Hunter” Program 6:05

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An Arahant & Chat-GPT Discuss Nibbāna... Risks & Possibilities of AI Dhamma | Ajahn Sādaro 56:18

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In this talk, Ajahn Sādaro, visiting from Melbourne, Australia, speaks about the benefits and risks of using Large Language Models (LLMs) for Dhamma guidance. We may use these tools with wisdom, but knowing their limitations is essential. Bio Ajahn Sādaro ordained in the forest tradition in Thailand in 2005. After practicing throughout SE Asia, he …

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Patel: FBI Thwarted Halloween Terror Attack in Michigan 8:12

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“Google for Trump Defiance” Launches 8:25

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Devas, Māras, & Elephant Stories, Lay Stream Entry, & Wearing White in Buddhism | Ajahn Nisabho Q&A 52:52

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In this Q&A session, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how he personally cultivates compassion (karuṇā), means of counteracting smartphone and internet addiction, the upāsakā form and wearing white in Buddhist spaces, the protective power of loving-kindness (mettā), stories of demons, devas, and elephants, how to practice seclusion and renunciation, and l…

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Jacobin: After No Kings, It’s Time to Escalate 13:47

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Magic Markets #248: Stream Wars 24:04

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The content and distribution game is a hotbed of competition, with leading lights like Netflix, Disney and of course YouTube within the Alphabet (Google) stable. There are many others trying to get a piece of the action, like Amazon and Apple. And of course, there are the legacy names in entertainment that are desperately trying to cling to market …

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Will Trump Expand Caribbean Ops? 13:47

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Another Driver Tests Alameda Security Cordon 7:40

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Unveiling OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation - OpenObservability Talks S6E05 1:00:39

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eBPF holds the potential for true automatic instrumentation for observability. OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation (OBI) is a new addition to the OpenTelemetry project, which brings the promise of a multi-language, multi-protocol auto-instrumentation, thanks to a code donation by Grafana Labs. Our guest today is Mario Macías, Principal Software Engi…

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Breaking the Clock: Dependent Origination & the Timeless Citta | Ajahn Nisabho 57:18

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about the relationship between dukkha (suffering, or stress) and time. Invoking the Christian concepts of chronos (choronological time) and kairos (sacred time), and orienting by the Buddha's description of a liberated state outside of time, we can navigate towards a greater spaciousness. Of special import is the …

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CA Dems Threaten to Arrest Federal Agents 12:35

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Turning Policy Into Progress: How Associations Make Their Voices Heard 23:35

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In this episode, host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, is joined by Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, Chief Public and Governance Officer at ASAE, and Ali Bedford, vice president at Integer, for a conversation on the power of advocacy in advancing associations and nonprofits. Together, they unpack recent wins in tax reform and workforce legislation and share how …

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Trump Prepares the San Francisco Surge 16:12

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Magic Markets #247: Investing in Property with Mesh.Trade and 27four 33:14

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Property is a vibrant asset class in South Africa. From convenience retail centres through to mixed-use developments, property is a popular way to earn yield and achieve real returns in excess of inflation. 27four Investment Managers has partnered with Mesh.Trade to bring private property investment opportunities to a retail investor audience. Ther…

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Beyond Matter: The Observer Effect, Timelessness, & the Primacy of Consciousness | Bogdan Staszewski 1:05:27

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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Prof. R. Bogdan Staszewski about the intersection between Buddhist thought and quantum mechanics, focusing on the observer effect and the primacy of consciousness in shaping reality. Two other lectures by Prof. Bogdan on the subject: - "Is Consciousness in the Universe or Is the Universe i…

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National Guard QRF Up and Running by April 2026 6:02

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9th Circuit Allows Trump to Deploy Troops in Oregon 21:27

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No Kings Report Back 15:16

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Bhikkhunis, Butlers, & Card-Carrying Sotāpannas: A Non-PC Tour of Dhamma Diversity | Ajahn Munissara 58:38

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In this talk, Ajahn Munissara describes the power of diversity in Dhamma communities and teachers, particularly in elevating female articulations which have been absent for so much of Buddhist history. She speaks about the fragility of unawakened views, the power of remaining open to other articulations of truth, the history of the bhikkhuni order,…

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Don Lemon Urges Armed Response to ICE 24:42

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Feds to Withhold Money to CA Over Foreigner CDLs 7:59

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Monk Life: ”Less Dreadful Than I Would’ve Thought” | Ajahn Narindo Q&A 1:04:46

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Narindo about lessons learned from the various phases of a modern monastic life. Biography of Ajahn Narindo: Ajahn Narindo was born in 1981 in the Netherlands, where he studied and worked in marketing and law. In his twenties he encountered Buddhism, began practicing the precepts, and …

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Fed Union Urges Federal Workers to Join No Kings 2.0 10:29

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Magic Markets #246: To Hedge or Live on the Edge? 21:08

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There's a lot of nervousness out there at the moment around global asset prices, leading to discussions around whether the top is in. Naturally, this drives investors and traders to think about hedging strategies to mitigate the impact of a correction - or worse, a crash. In this episode, we discussed why hedging is used as a strategy instead of ju…

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Bolton to Face Charges this Week 21:23

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(A)Political Buddhism: True But Not Right, Right But Not True | Ayya Santussika 49:57

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In this talk, Ayya Santussika, visiting with Ayya Cittananda from Karuna Buddhist Vihara (https://www.karunabv.org/) addresses the unease many feel with about the current state of the world, emphasizing how Dhamma practice and non-hatred can provide refuge. Ayya Santussika Bhikkhuni: Born in Illinois in 1954, Ayya Santussika began exploring meditat…

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STARLO'S OCTOBER LIVE STREAM: Advice To Your Younger Self 45:22

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Send Starlo a text! He can't promise to answer EVERY message, but he DOES read them all! Here are the edited highlights of Steve 'Starlo' Starling's October Livestream Q&A Session, dealing with the fascinating subject of what advice you'd give your younger self in order to be a better and happier angler today. This live stream episode is brought to…

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Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan 10:47

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Venezuelan DEFMIN: Prepare for U.S. Special Forces 15:11

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Empty Space Alight: A Compassionate Theravāda Search for the Nature of Awareness | Guy Armstrong Q&A 59:56

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview renowned meditation teacher Guy Armstrong about his time as a monk with Ajahn Buddhadasa, the relationship between sense consciousness (viññana) and a deeper awareness, the Mahāyāna concept of Buddha nature, emptiness, and remaining grounded in the modern world. Guy's Biography: Guy Armstron…

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ICE to Build Social Media Surveillance Unit 15:31

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Magic Markets #245: How Big Deals Create Big Problems 20:35

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The quality (and track record) of corporate M&A ranges from incredibly smart deals through to corporate disasters. One thing is for sure: results may vary when you see companies announcing large transactions. After dedicating Magic Markets Premium this week to the proposed Keurig Dr Pepper - JDE Peet's transaction, which has all the makings of a me…

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Regime Change Watch: Trump Ends Diplomacy with Venezuela 16:36

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SCOTUS' Red Mass Targeted with Molotovs 12:14

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The Lie Behind Shy: A Buddhist Response to People-Fear and Self-Implication | Ajahn Kovilo 49:23

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Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom) - Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person) - Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Onli…

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Fire Erupts at El Segundo Chevron Refinery 19:38

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Murphy: “U.S. Not a Functioning Democracy” 19:57

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Deep Thai Buddhism: Soft Skills for a Hard Life & Living the Monk Dream | Ajahn Dan Thiracitto Q&A 1:04:22

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Dan Thiracitto about his experience as a Western forest monk in Thailand: living with Thai Krooba Ajahns, walking tudong, and living close to the earth. Resources mentioned in this conversation: - Luangta Maha Bua: Shedding Tears of Dhamma - https://youtu.be/iI5TQnYcFn8?si=yUJb3t2e4d_c…

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Trump Advisors Advocate for Venezuelan Regime Change 23:55

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Magic Markets #244: Buying Shovels in the X-Rush 18:59

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The concept of "shovels in the gold rush" is really useful in investing, as it speaks directly to thematic opportunities where the approach is to pick a stock as far up the value chain as possible. A perfect example is Coinbase, which is really a play on the broader crypto market. A less pure-play example is Accenture, which is an attempt to get a …

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DOJ Flips Nevada From Sanctuary State to Ally 9:01

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