Best Paul Anthony Roberts Podcasts (2025)

What does it mean to evangelize through theology in a world of bad ideas about God and deepening cultural crises? To mark the third anniversary of The Catholic Theology Show, host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes back his colleague and frequent guest, Dr. Roger Nutt, provost and professor of theology at Ave Maria University. Together, they reflect o…

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P-1021 Romans 5, Luther and Trent 30:01

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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Robert Horry with Neil Paine 1:32:51

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Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Robert Horry. First, Jim and Neil cover Horry's role on seven NBA championship teams (12:15). Next, they take a deep dive into the many clutch playoff shots of Horry's career and attempt to decide which one was the most memorable (22:25). Finally, t…

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"Edgar Wright" 1:02:24

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Get the motion-sensors on in here: it’s Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it’s time for an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting …

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P-1020 When Homilies Go Bad—Tell the Priest/Deacon Why You Disagree with His Homily 28:38

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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742 Edgar Allan Poe (with Richard Kopley) | Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (#12 GBOAT) | My Last Book with Christopher Herbert 1:17:41

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It's October, the perfect month to celebrate the master of mystery and the macabre. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Richard Kopley about his book Edgar Allan Poe: A Life, a comprehensive critical biography that combines a narrative of Poe's enduring challenges (including his difficult foster father, poverty, alcoholism, depression, and his n…

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How to Turn Your CRM into an ATM with Tom Stuker 42:53

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If you’ve been in automotive longer than five minutes, you’ve probably heard the name Tom Stuker. He’s the guy who literally invented the BDC. The guy who turned phone sales into an art form. The guy who logged 23 million miles training dealerships across the planet And today, he’s on Keep the Change. In this episode, I sit down with the legendary …

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P-1017 Sin of Terrorism/Calvinism, Lutheranism and Catholicism from a Listener 29:41

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1016 Romans 2: The Source of Martin Luther's Teaching on Justification 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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741 Gabriela Mistral 1:04:27

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In 1945, the Nobel Committee awarded its prize for literature to Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) "for her lyric poetry which, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world." Born in a rural Andean valley and abandoned by her free-spirited father at the age of three, Mistral s…

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Why Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat- and Opportunity Might- Come from Quantum Physics 19:50

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“Quantum computing is taking the laws of nature — light, heat, entanglement — and turning them into a new kind of computer. When that happens, the way we think about Bitcoin’s security will have to change forever.” — Charlie Shrem This week on The Charlie Shrem Show, we go deep into the strangest frontier yet: the intersection of Bitcoin, cryptogra…

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How Theology Answers the Questions of Philosophy w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 159 57:09

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How can Catholics engage with the mystery of God through reason and faith? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. James Brent, O.P., assistant professor of philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies. They explore how philosophy in the perennial tradition raises profound questions about God’s existence, His plan, the problem of evil, the human …

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#223: Sarah Perry, novelist 1:03:36

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Rachel and Simon speak to the novelist Sarah Perry. Sarah is the internationally bestselling author of four novels - "After Me Comes the Flood" (2014), "The Essex Serpent" (2016), "Melmoth" (2018) and "Enlightenment" (2024) - as well as two works of non-fiction, "Essex Girls" (2020) and "Death of an Ordinary Man" (2025). Waterstone's and the Britis…

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P-1014 How Many Angels Dance on the Head of a Pin? Romans 1 and Profound Truth 30:03

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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Oscar "Heavy" Johnson with Adam Darowski 1:02:30

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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former Negro League slugger Oscar "Heavy" Johnson. First, they cover how the Negro Leagues valued defense more than any other baseball league and why that may explain Johnson not being as famous as his contemporaries (14:52). Next, they discuss Johnson'…

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"Julia Roberts" 59:47

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This week it’s one of the greats: Julia Roberts. Selling shoes, love letters, a weatherman on Donahue, and the mystery elves that are insurance. “Abandonment can be funny!” …on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by v…

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P-1013 Paul Teaches of Turning from Legalism and Embracing Christ 30:02

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740 Mel Brooks and Other Eminent Jews (with David Denby) | War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (#13 GBOAT) 1:03:56

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In this episode, Jacke talks to author David Denby about his new book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer, a group biography (loosely inspired by Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians) that describes how four larger-than-life figures upended the restrained culture of their forebears and changed American life. PLUS in honor of War and P…

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P-Bonus 4 The Pope Releases an Apostolic Exhortation 24:47

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Find it at: Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te of the Holy Father Leo XIV on Love for the Poor (4 October 2025)By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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Are you really leading… or just managing? (Here’s the Hard Truth) 42:45

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Hey Keep The Changers, today’s episode might just change the way you look at leadership and culture forever. I’ve been in the automotive business for over 40 years (yeah, I know… you can do the math), and one thing I’ve realized after all that time is this: the word “culture” never shows up in conversations inside low-performing stores. They talk p…

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P-1010 Joel and Penance 30:04

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson" 1:02:37

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Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life. Motto panukeiku! Hai? This episode was originally released on 3/7/2022. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. S…

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P-1009 Malachi Speaks Ancient Words People Still Speak Today 30:00

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739 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (#14 GBOAT) | Johannes Gutenberg (with Eric Marshall White) 1:34:01

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Thanks to his invention of Europe's first typographic printing method, and his pioneering work on the first printed Bible, the fifteenth-century German inventor Johannes Gutenberg has a fame and reputation that continues to this day. In 1997, Time magazine credited him with the most important innovation of the past one thousand years. However, due …

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The Role of Beauty in the Catholic Life w/ Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach 1:04:02

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Jason Witten with Jason Romano 1:04:46

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Jim is joined by Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum to break down the HOF candidacy of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. First, Jason and Jim cover Witten's expectational dependability, from both a performance and availability standpoint (9:59). Next, they discuss his record-setting, 18-catch performance in 2012 against the New York Giants…

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"Kirsten Dunst" 55:59

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Wake up with the TV on; it’s Kirsten Dunst. Cheer squad, burger talk, dream work, cake campaigns, and a sign that says “Smile, It’s Showtime.” Make sure to clean the CPAP machine in between… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple…

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738 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (#15 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:16:09

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Emily Brontë only published one full-length book before dying at the tragically young age of 30. But that book, Wuthering Heights, which tells the story of obsessive and vengeful love on the rugged moors of Yorkshire, is still considered one of the pinnacles of English literature, landing at #15 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. In this ep…

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737 "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs 42:21

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It's October! Jacke kicks off his favorite month with a classic tale of horror, "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. Perhaps you know the general contours of the paradigmatic "be careful what you wish for" story from the Simpsons or another popularization - but just how scary was the original story? And who was W.W. Jacobs? Join Jacke on a trip throu…

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The Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering w/ Megan Hjelmstad | Ep. 157 1:00:14

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How can Catholics find meaning in suffering and grow closer to God through it? Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Megan Hjelmstad, author of Offer It Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering, to explore the theological and practical dimensions of suffering. They discuss how suffering, often an obstacle to faith, can be transfo…

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#222: James Alistair Henry, screenwriter and novelist 1:00:07

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Rachel and Simon speak with the screenwriter and novelist James Alistair Henry. James first started writing while working as a bookseller. He joined the writing team for Channel 4’s "Smack the Pony" and went on to write the BAFTA-award winning "Green Wing", ITV comedy "Delivery Man" and sitcom "Campus" as well as episodes for the children’s televis…

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Dirty White Boy Tony Anthony 53:23

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Tony is a Wrestling Legend Known to Fans All Across the Globe. He has Wrestled in the WWF, USWA, Smoky Mountain, Southeastern / Continental and others. He was Part of the Iconic Tag Team The Grapplers along with Len Denton. He has Held Major Gold and He is a Member of the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hear all about his time in the Wrestling Busi…

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Graig Nettles with Dr. Paul Semendinger 1:15:37

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Jim is joined by author Dr. Paul Semendinger to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Graig Nettles. First, they cover the various characters of the Bronx Zoo and whether Nettles is the greatest 3B in Yankees franchise history (7:58). Next, they walk through Nettles' performance in the 1981 ALCS, why he reminds us a bi…

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"Michelle Pfeiffer" 56:16

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Fill the lighter with butane, it’s Michelle Pfeiffer. Honeywagon territory, mildewy screenplays, the trauma of stenography, and cutting Al’s finger. Welcome to the final episode [until next week]... of an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now …

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736 Jane Austen's Favorite Brother, Henry (with Christopher Herbert) | A Letter from the South of France | My Last Book with Nicholas Jenkins 1:00:29

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Jane Austen had six brothers, but her older brother Henry was her favorite. Kind and witty, Henry has long been appreciated by Austen fans for his devotion to Jane and his championing of her novels. But Henry was a fascinating figure in his own right, capering through risky financial schemes and marrying an enigmatic French countess before ending h…

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American Dreamtime The Robert Doc Barham Show with guest Randal Churchill on Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy 57:30

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During this episode, our guest Randal Churchill, director of Hypnotherapy Training Institute, talks with host Robert ‘Doc’ Barham about the world of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and how it can help you and make your world a better place. You’ll discover how the art and science of hypnotherapy can help you improve yourself, grow and develop, eliminate …

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Why Surrender Might Be the Strongest Decision You’ll Ever Make with Westley Morris 49:12

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What if the hardest parts of your story were actually the very things that could change lives? In this episode of Keep the Change, I sit down with Westley Morris, and let me tell you, this conversation hit me straight in the gut in the best way possible. Westley’s story is raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with the kind of wisdom you can only earn th…

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Analog Hunger in a Digital World w/ Dr. Paul Vitz | Ep. 156 51:35

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How can we find authentic identity in an increasingly digital world? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Paul Vitz, Catholic psychologist and professor emeritus, to discuss his book, Analog Hunger in a Digital World: Confronting Today's Identity Crisis. They explore the tension between the analog experiences that ground human identity in real…

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Troy Glaus with Trent Rush 42:55

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Jim is joined by Los Angles Angels Broadcaster Trent Rush to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Troy Glaus. First, they discuss all of the talent on the early 2000s Angels teams that Glaus starred for (6:25). Next, they discuss his World Series MVP, his short career, and his huge power numbers at third base (10:40).…

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"Lionel Richie" 1:02:52

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If you can believe drummers and motorcycles: it’s Lionel Richie. 12 notes, sleep outs, God’s words, and winning Wimbledon. Fungus is among us… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastspl…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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A Catholic Perspective on Miracles w/ Anthony DeStefano | Ep. 155 48:13

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How can Catholics faithfully approach the concept of miracles and prayer? Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Anthony DeStefano, a Catholic author with over 30 books, to explore his latest work, The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking the Impossible. DeStefano shares practical, theologically sound steps for seeking divine intervention and reflec…

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INTRODUCING: We Need A Fourth with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne 9:06

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Smartless Podfather Will Arnett interviews Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne, the hosts of Smartless Media's new comedy golf podcast We Need a Fourth. Together, they break down their love of golf, their lack of interest in yoga, and a freak injury to Chris Pratt. We Need A Fourth premiered September 15 with guests Eli Manning and Ja…

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#221: Eimear McBride, novelist 1:00:58

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Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist Eimear McBride. Born in Liverpool to Irish parents, Eimear studied acting before pursuing writing. Her debut novel, "A Girl is a Half-formed Thing", was published in 2013 after almost a decade of rejections; it went on to win the Women’s Prize for Fiction, the Goldsmiths Prize, the Kerry Group Irish Novel of…

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Anthony Rizzo with Mike Cleary 1:20:39

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Jim is joined by friend of the pod Mike Cleary to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. First, Jim and Mike cover the Chicago Cubs dominance from 2015-2018 and whether winning just one World Series was disappointing in retrospect (15:05). Then, they discuss Rizzo's elite defense at first base, take a…

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"Kate McKinnon" 52:42

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Folks are doing carpentry— it’s the dulcet tones of Kate McKinnon! ASMR, traffic, chicken juice, and Natalie’s mother’s costume jewelry. This is chaos. Welcome to SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podc…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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Why Introverts Might Be Better Leaders Than Extroverts with Antoinette Griffin 39:45

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What if being introverted wasn’t a weakness to “fix,” but a strength to lead with? In this episode, my guest is Antoinette Griffin, a leadership coach, trainer, and faculty member with Maxwell Leadership who specializes in communication and human behavior. You’ve probably seen her on some of the biggest Maxwell stages, but what makes her story powe…