Best Phoenix Edge Podcasts (2025)

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PPR Weekly Roundup_ 2025-26 Pelicans Season Preview! 2:40:01

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Welcome to the PPR Weekly Roundup! Big Q, DC & Lexxah dive into all things New Orleans Pelicans — from preseason storylines and training camp standouts to injury updates, trade chatter, and how the team is shaping up before the 2025 regular season tips off. We’re breaking down Zion Williamson’s form, Jordan Poole’s chemistry, and Willie Green’s ear…

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PPR Final_ Pelicans Battle Magic in Preseason Finale _ 1:43:32

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PPR FINAL: Pelicans Battle Magic in Preseason Finale (Recap) — Big Q, DC & Lexxah return to break down the Pelicans’ hard-fought matchup against the Orlando Magic in their final preseason showdown! The Magic defeated the Pelicans 132-125 in their final preseason game, finishing with a 4-0 record. Despite a slow start, the Pelicans showed promise wi…

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PPR Final_ Pels Edged by Rockets 130-128 _ Birmingham Thriller! 1:17:16

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PPR FINAL: Pelicans Edged by Rockets 130-128 in Birmingham, Alabama! What a wild finish inside Legacy Arena — the New Orleans Pelicans came up just short against the Houston Rockets in a 130-128 preseason thriller. Join Big Q, DC & Lexxah as they break down all the action from Birmingham: 🔥 Zion Williamson’s strong showing and leadership 💥 Jordan P…

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Diane, Drew And The Greatest Poster Ever (ft. guests Rebecca Miller, Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst, Mason Thames & Madeleine McGraw) 1:59:53

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer pay tribute to two cinematic greats who left us this week: the legendary Oscar-winning actress, Diane Keaton, and Drew Struzan, the artist who defined posters, and people's walls, for decades. Struzan's work inspires this week's question, which asks our trio to identify the g…

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Interview with HiveMQ's NEW CEO 1:18:19

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By Walker Reynolds & Zack Scriven

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Wish You Well (ft. guests Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith; Robert Aramayo; Gillian Anderson) 1:45:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Alex Godfrey display his versatility as an interviewer, going from utter chaos with Tron Ares stars Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith [22:46 - 34:31 approx] and Gillian Anderson [1:33:01 - 1:43:53 approx] to a heartfelt and passionate chat with Robert Aramayo, star of this week's excellent drama, I Swear,…

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The Shameless Plug #8: Wicked Panna Cottas 45:11

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In this month's Shameless Plug, the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire. Which, for the first time in our history, has a musical on the cover, Jon M. Chu's…

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PPR Live_ Pelicans Make a Statement in Australia _ What Comes Next_ 2:31:58

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The Pelicans wrapped up their trip Down Under — and Big Q, DC & Lexxah are breaking it all down! 🇦🇺🔥 From standout performances to team chemistry and what’s next before the NBA season tips off, we cover it all! 💬 Plus, we open the phone lines so YOU can weigh in on how the Pelicans looked overseas and what you expect moving forward. Is this squad r…

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Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Justin Tipping on Him: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:41

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Justin Tipping's Him is a Jordan Peele-produced horror film in which a young quarterback discovers the kind of sacrifices it takes to become the GOAT of American Football. That young quarterback is played by Tyriq Withers, who is taken under the wing of a legendary quarterback played by Marlon Wayans, and in this Empire Podcast interview special Ja…

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Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera & Paul Greengrass On The Lost Bus: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 43:14

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Paul Greengrass' The Lost Bus stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera as a bus driver and teacher, respectively, who have to navigate a deadly Californian wildfire while stuck on a school bus with a group of terrified children, very little water, and fire and flames closing in on all sides. Based on a true story (the 2018 Camp Fire is one of …

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Pelicans Annihilate Melbourne Phoenix 127-92 _ PPR Final Recap 42:08

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Big Q, DC & Lexxah recap Game 2 of the Pelicans’ Australian tour against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. The Pels continued to show NBA intensity and international flair in another exciting matchup that helped tighten rotations and team chemistry. Get our breakdown of Zion, Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole and the Pelicans as they build momentum bef…

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Zion Returns Strong Pelicans Beat Melbourne United 107-97 in PPR Final 28:54

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Big Q recaps the New Orleans Pelicans’ 107-97 preseason win over Melbourne United! Zion Williamson looked strong in his return, scoring 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 FT) with 5 assists, 2 rebounds & 2 steals in just 16 minutes. PPR breaks down Zion’s impact, team chemistry, and key takeaways from the Pelicans’ preseason opener as Willie Green’s squad star…

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Pelicans Media Day SHOCKER Zion Williamson Steals the Show 2:30:28

16d ago2:30:28

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Big Q, DC & Lexxah break down the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day 2025 Recap, reacting to Zion Williamson, Head Coach Willie Green, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, and the entire squad. The Pelican Postgame Report (PPR) is the realest & longest-running #1 independent podcast on all things Pelicans. No fluff—just raw, unfiltered analysis o…

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Vendrak The Vertical, Scáthach, And The Kamino Kid (ft. guests Benny Safdie, Malcolm McDowell, Harris Dickinson) 1:55:38

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This week's Empire Podcast sees us welcome another hat-trick of wonderful guests, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with The Smashing Machine writer-director (and Happy Gilmore 2 villain), Benny Safdie, [24:13 - 40:39 approx] and bona fide acting legend, Malcolm McDowell, star of new WWII drama, The Partisan (please excuse the sound quality of Chris…

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The Edge Is A Battenberg (ft. guests Brett Goldstein, Emma Thompson, Paul Thomas Anderson) 1:59:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is one of those jam-packed ones in which we specialise. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt is blessed with the presence of our old chum, Brett Goldstein, who talks beards, bums, and baring his soul in new romantic drama, All Of You; [18:37 - 36:33 approx] and Chris also has a lovely chat with Emma Thompson as she ent…

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For The Love Of Bagpuss (ft. guests Sean Penn; Cillian Murphy & Tim Mielants) 1:36:42

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With Chris off on the fairway, taking his first proper holiday in approximately 20 years, its up to Helen O’Hara and James Dyer — the newly appointed Archbishop of Nerdbury — to hold down the fort, ably assisted by Empire news editor and former Pilot TV stalwart Beth Webb. Between the three of them, they do their level best not to refer to Cillian …

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A Clint In The Eye (ft. guests Sam Riley; Hugh Bonneville & Allen Leech) 1:49:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast might just go ahead, make your day, as Chris Hewitt (having recovered from a colleague-inflicted mischief) invites Helen O'Hara and James Dyer into the podbooth for a discussion of the best films directed by Clint Eastwood. Amazingly, The Rookie is given short shrift. Then, our intrepid trio take a look at …

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The Shameless Plug #7: The Running Mag 41:30

1M ago41:30

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, to shamelessly plug the new issue of Empire magazine — is back back back, folks, and comes with a lovely slice of Brisket. Not the meat, mind you, but Glen Powell's dog, who somehow wound up on Chris' lap during one of his forays to the set of Edgar W…

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Ep8: A Little Bee And The Power Of Witnessing 17:59

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Not every act of love is about fixing or saving. Sometimes the most sacred thing we can do is simply witness — to sit beside, to see, to honor. In this walking meditation, Zeena shares the story of a small bee and the lesson it carried: that presence itself is enough. As you walk, you’ll be guided to breathe deeply, notice your body, and let each s…

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Gleesons Vs Skarsgårds: Dawn Of Clint Howard (ft. guests MJ Bassett; Sean Ellis & Orlando Bloom) 1:49:05

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast asks perhaps the biggest question ever tackled on this show: who would win in a fight between the Gleesons and the Skarsgårds? Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann, as they tackle that scenario and more. Is the world truly ready for the Coppola clan kicking bottom? Elsewhere, our in…

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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Ep7: Embrace The Ordinary 16:39

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Sometimes the most sacred moments aren’t the big milestones — they’re the quiet ones we almost miss. In this walking meditation, Zeena invites you to slow down, soften your pace, and begin noticing the beauty woven into the everyday: the shimmer of light in a puddle, the color of the sky, the breath that carries you forward. This practice is a gent…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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PPR: Pelicans All In or Nothing 1:13:53

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Big Q, DC, and Lexxah dive into the latest from your New Orleans Pelicans. Are the Pels truly “all in” for the 2025-26 season or is it boom or bust? We discuss roster moves, coaching pressure, and what it will take for the Pelicans to make a deep playoff run. 👉 Please subscribe, like & share the show’s link! 📌 Stay Connected with The Who Dat Nation…

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Ep6: The Edge Of A Miracle 14:23

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Miracles don’t always arrive with thunder. Sometimes they arrive as breath, as movement, as you, walking softly into what’s next. In this meditative walking practice, Zeena guides you to the edge of a miracle—not the loud kind, but the quiet shifts that change everything beneath the surface. You’ll explore five sacred threads that reveal themselves…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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Are the Pelicans Really That Bad_ 2:24:50

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Are the Pelicans Really That Bad? | Big Q, DC & Lexxah React In this episode of the Pelican Postgame Report, Big Q, DC & Lexxah break down the New Orleans Pelicans' playoff hopes and recent struggles. Are the Pels built to compete, or is it time to worry? The crew also responds to Bill Simmons’ bold claim about relocating the franchise and addresse…

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Ep5: You Are The Phoenix 20:31

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What if your greatest heartbreak was not your end—but your beginning? In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena guides you through a journey of release, remembrance, and rebirth. Inspired by the myth of the phoenix and made even more poignant in the wake of the North Rim fires at Grand Canyon, this episode invites you to walk with intention, honor…

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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PPR: Pelicans Exposed in Pacers Beatdown – 0-5 Summer League – Full Recap 2:17:00

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Pelicans face off vs Pacers Pels Collapse or Clutch Up? Final Summer League Showdown vs Pacers | PPR Recap w/ Big Q, DC & Lexxah 📄 🔥 It all comes down to this! The Pelicans face off against the Pacers in their final Summer League battle — did the young Pels finish strong or fall flat? Big Q, DC, and Lexxah break it ALL down on this week’s PPR! We c…

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Ep4: The Fire That Transforms 16:06

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As the North Rim of the Grand Canyon burns, this episode of Sacred Steps becomes more than a meditation—it becomes a collective ritual. Guided by Zeena Speciale, co-founder of hiKin and a witness to the Canyon’s healing cycles, we walk through the grief of loss and into the sacred wisdom of renewal. This is a fire walk—for the land, for ourselves, …

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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Impact of AI on the future of our industry & software development 2:00:26

3M ago2:00:26

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Thank you to HighByte for sponsoring this podcast: Learn more about the HighByte Intelligence Hub at https://www.highbyte.com Join us for the *MCP Workshop* on July 29-30, - https://www.iiot.university/courseBy Walker Reynolds & Zack Scriven

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AI + Manufacturing: Behind the Scenes w/ Walker & Zack UNS Studio Reveal 1:26:20

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In this episode, Walker Reynolds and Zack Scriven dive deep into the future of manufacturing with AI and give you a behind-the-scenes look at a powerful new product we’re building: UNS Studio. Thank you to HighByte for sponsoring this podcast: Learn more about the HighByte Intelligence Hub at https://www.highbyte.com Join us for the MCP Workshop on…

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PPR FINAL: BRONNY & LAKERS DROP PELS to 0-2! 😳 What’s Going Wrong in Summer League? 4:56:24

3M ago4:56:24

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🚨 The Pelicans fall to 0-2 in Summer League after a 94-81 loss to Bronny James and the Lakers! Big Q, DC & Lexxah dive into what went wrong, who stood out, and whether fans should be concerned heading into the rest of the offseason. 💬 But that’s not all — PPR covers it ALL: ✅ Herb Jones' $68M extension ✅ Early Southwest Division preview ✅ Pelicans’…

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Ep3: Kaibab—The Wisdom Of The Upside Down Mountain 12:57

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In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena Speciale explores the meaning of the word Kaibab—a Paiute word that translates to “mountain lying down.” As you walk, you’ll be invited to consider what it means to descend instead of climb, to find wisdom not in the striving, but in the surrender. Step by step, breath by breath, this episode guides you in…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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Pelicans On The HUNT for Veteran Guard! _ Free Agency Bombshells Revealed 2:34:15

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🚨 BREAKING PELS NEWS! The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t done making moves! According to Stein & Fischer, the Pels are actively hunting for a veteran point guard to bolster the roster. In this episode, Big Q, DC & Lexxah dive into the latest buzz surrounding free agency, the team’s official signings, and what this means for the future of the squad. Is…

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Ep2: Mending the Cracks: A Meditation on Wholeness 14:14

4M ago14:14

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In Japan, there is an art called kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with shimmering gold, turning cracks into beauty rather than hiding them away. In this meditative walk, Zeena guides you to honor the places within you that feel tender or fractured, filling them with breath and light as you move. Each step becomes a gentle repair, remindin…