Best Pick Up Your Sticks Podcasts (2025)

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Darius Classic | The Currency of Vulnerability 25:49

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In a world where we are pressured to put up walls, learning to be truly open can transform our relationships, fuel personal growth, and even shift how we view ourselves. In this solo episode, Darius Mirshahzadeh explores the powerful role vulnerability plays in building trust, forging real connections, and living authentically. Through personal sto…

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Loved By Strangers But Cut Off From Her Dad. Why ‘The Girl Who Fell From the Sky' Turned Away From Public Life. Uncut with Em Carey 57:19

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Today’s guest is a special repeat offender to life uncut! She first joined the podcast back in 2021 and has also been a special guest at 2 of our live shows. There are only a few people that we refer to with the description of ‘human sunshine’ but Em Carey is absolutely one of them! You can listen to Em’s episode from 2021 here. Em Carey is a survi…

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382 | Kymber and Alexis McClay (The Naven Twins) | How Two Sisters Built a Fashion Empire and Found Wellness on the Other Side 1:10:01

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What happens when twin sisters transform their bond into a powerhouse partnership that builds businesses and changes lives? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Alexis and Kymber McClay, founders of NAVEN and other ventures, to dive into their journey as sisters, entrepreneurs, and seekers of personal growth. From navigat…

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Is Your Love Language The Opposite Of Your Toxic Trait? And What The ‘Cool’ Girls Are Quietly Doing 56:07

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Hey Lifers! You’re with Britt and Keeshia today because Laura has officially had her little Poppy! We’ll be bringing you an episode all about Poppy’s birth soon! Britt has been reunited with Ben and is back to enjoying marital life. Britt has been seesawing on the decision of whether to have kids or not for a while now, and this experience with bre…

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TGM Classic | Bill Perkins | Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life 1:03:30

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When time and money seem like limited resources, the idea of maximizing both can seem impossible. But what if it were possible to achieve true abundance in both? How would it be if our desire for personal fulfillment and financial abundance could be harmonized? Bill Perkins, a hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, author, and professional poker player,…

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Ask Uncut - Would You Trust Your Partner To Be Your Legacy Contact? 43:17

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions. Laura may or may not have her 3rd child by now so we recorded this a bit in advance! Do you have a ‘legacy contact’ (the person assigned to access your phone if you were to pass away)? Would you make your legacy contact your partner or are you trusting a best friend/sibling …

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The Best Of The Pick Up - Laura's Maternity Leave Fill In Host Is Revealed! 30:24

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Would you leave your friend at the airport if they couldn’t run fast enough for the connecting flight? We announce that Matty J is filling in on The Pick Up while Laura is on Maternity Leave Britt's Phobia Quiz What was your medical mishap? S…

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Darius Classic | Success and Failure Aren’t Loyal 26:22

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Do you define yourself by your successes or your failures? Many of us tie our self-worth to our accomplishments or setbacks, but what happens when success fades or failure strikes? The truth is, neither defines who we are. Today, I am flying solo to talk about why you should not be attached to success or failure. Through personal stories from my en…

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He's Back! Reunion With Our Cohost and BTS Of The Entertainment Industry. Uncut with Mitch Churi 54:41

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Today’s guest will probably not need much of an introduction unless you are quite new here. Mitch Churi is one of our closest friends, he is our former radio cohost and he’s one of the most entertaining people in Australian media. We said in our last podcast episode with Mitch last year that he would be coming back to life uncut and we’re really st…

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381 | Sam Goodner | Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision 1:06:22

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What separates companies that stall from those that scale? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Sam Goodner, entrepreneur, author of “Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision,” and former CEO of Catapult Systems, one of the fastest growing tech consulting firms in the U.S. Sam shares decades of wisdom f…

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Push It Real Good! Preparing For Poppy Pearl 55:06

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Hey Lifers! It’s officially Laura’s last episode for a few weeks! What ‘pet’ term do you hate? Babe, bub or hubby? Did you ever say one ironically and then it somehow entered your vocabulary? Do we have a ‘maternity leave’ plan for Laura? No, no we do not. In a move that will be very unsurprising, we are just going to roll with it and see how Laura…

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TGM Classic | Michael Easter | The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self 1:08:45

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What if discomfort was the key to unlocking your full potential? This thought-provoking question challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to reconsider our relationship with discomfort. While discomfort is often seen as something to avoid, discomfort can be the catalyst for achieving new heights of personal growth and achievement. Michael East…

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Ask Uncut - Will S3x Be Boring Because I Use My Vibe So Much? 47:17

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your dilemmas and give our enthusiastic advice! Laura may or may not have had her baby so we recorded this one just a bit in advance in case she goes into labour! It might be pretty clear because we are all a bit loopy today! If you’ve/your partner has been pregnant, did you keep having s3x all the way to t…

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The Best Of The Pick Up - What Anniversary Do You Actually Celebrate? 51:49

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt & Laura revisit the moment Matt picked Laura on The Bachelor Gordon Ramsay says his kids won't get any of his inheritance Dogfishing is BACK on dating profiles Britt is SO obsessed with The Summer I Turned Pretty We unpack the mum who w…

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380 | What Do You Want Out of Life (Part 2) 30:41

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What do you really want from life and how do you define the criteria for your next big move? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius takes us deeper into his journey of clarity and alignment, sharing how he’s mapping out the values and principles that guide his next chapter. From choosing freedom and connection over energy-draining re…

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"Why Aren't I Coping?" Postpartum Depression and The Baby Blues - Uncut with Psychologist Kat Wyeth 56:25

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Postpartum depression affects between 15 and 20% of Australian women during the first year after birth which translates to thousands of new mums and about 100,000 families every year that experience this often invisible condition. For anyone who has experienced it, you’ll likely know that it is more than a short wave of sadness. It can have lasting…

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379 | Shadé Zahrai | How Reframing Challenges Can Change the Way You Lead and Live 1:07:18

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What if the setbacks in your life were actually the secret fuel for your success? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shadé Zahrai, award-winning leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Influenceo Global. Shadé shares her journey from law and corporate consulting to entrepreneurship, revealing how resilien…

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Mucus Plugs, Sage Sticks & The 'Unfortunately I Do Love' Trend 43:37

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Hey lifers! Laura is begging for her labour to start so she can…have a day off 😂. What helped bring on your labour? People have really tried almost everything. Would you rather s3x or a stair run? Neither is an option. Britt is in her *spiritual era. She has been saging her house for a pretty unusual reason. Are you a sager? What have you saged to …

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TGM Classic | Robin Sharma | The Wealth Money Can’t Buy:The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life 1:02:00

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What makes you wealthy? In a world where success often takes center stage, we tend to equate wealth solely with the size of our bank account. But what if true wealth transcends monetary success? What if it encompasses something much deeper and more fulfilling? Robin Sharma, renowned author and leadership expert, challenges us to redefine our unders…

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Ask Uncut - He’s Offering To F*** You “As A Friend” 46:55

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your dilemmas and Laura has had a dilemma of her own on her way into work today. She’s hoping that all of the speed and phone cameras were not working… Vibes for the week: Britt - Stalking Samantha on Disney Plus Keeshia - Survivor Aus v World Laura - CheekyGlo Glass Foot File Then we jump into your questio…

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The Best of the Pick Up - Lemon's Law and How Long Can You Keep A Pregnancy Test? 38:11

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: A woman has turned her apartment into a replica of The Titanic Is it cheap to ask for the cost of the ingredients for a dinner party? Britt & Laura unpack the Bro Code and whether you're allowed to tell your partner secrets A mum from New Zea…

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378 | What Do You Want Out of Life (Part 1) 26:13

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What if the key to clarity was just five minutes of stillness? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh reflects on purpose, priorities, and the practices that help him gain direction during life transitions. Inspired by a workshop with his friend and spiritual teacher Dandapani, Darius shares a simple but powerful exercis…

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Suzanne Heywood Was 6 When Her Dad Decided They Would Sail Around The World. She Was Trapped On The Boat For Nearly A Decade 57:28

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We all remember the Netflix hit Adolescence. Jack Thorn, the writer of Adolescence is adapting the incredible story of Suzanne Heywood into a new 4 part series. Suzanne is an author, a business leader, and child survivor of an extraordinary and scary life at sea. Suzanne spent nearly a decade (ages 7 to 17) living on board her parents’ boat Wavewal…

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377 | Amy Purdy | How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes Overnight 1:11:40

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How do you keep moving forward when life changes in an instant? Joining us on The Greatness Machine, Amy Purdy shares how she’s faced more than her share of challenges, losing both legs at 19, battling a life-threatening infection, and navigating the emotional aftermath. But instead of letting adversity define her, Amy used it as fuel to dream bigg…

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Can Hollywood Stop Selling Us Showmances? 54:21

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Hey Lifers! Britt would like to thank all of the blocked … duct girlies who reached out in solidarity. She’s also realised that ride share drivers can now upload profiles about themselves where they may or may not tell you that they’re saving all of the animals. The halo effect is back! Laura’s 2 weeks away from giving birth and Britt is still real…

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341: The Competitive Advantage of Complexity 16:55

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Retailers often chase simplicity, hoping that stripping out complexity will make operations leaner and easier to manage. But what if that pursuit of simplicity actually makes you weaker? In this episode, Oliver Banks explores why complexity — when managed well — can become one of the most powerful sources of competitive advantage. From omnichannel …

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TGM Classic | Jen Gottlieb | BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. 1:01:36

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Have you ever felt like you're hiding behind a facade of expectations and perceptions, concealing your true identity? Jen Gottlieb knows that feeling all too well. From being a gym trainer to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, she has lived the transformation of shedding societal masks and embracing authenticity. Drawing from her personal experien…

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Ask Uncut - Tit For Tat, Double Ups and Blowies 53:27

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions! Britt is living in regret of mocking one of Keeshia’s recommendations (once again) after having a run in with a huge, very rusty nail! Vibes for the week: Keeshia - Thursday Murder Club on Netflix Laura - Unknown Number The High School Catfish on Netflix Britt - Mermade M Io…

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The Best of the Pick Up - The Test For How Long Your Relationship Will Last 43:00

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt & Laura chat about that millionaire that was caught stealing a hat from a child Britt reckons she saw a ghost in her bedroom this morning The Bird Test might be the best experiment for how long your relationship will last Laura came acr…

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Darius Classic | Things Are Never as Good or as Bad as They Seem 17:49

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When life’s highs feel incredible and the lows feel unbearable, how can we stay grounded and keep perspective? It is easy to get swept away by the extremes of life. When things are going well, everything feels incredible; when they are tough, it can feel like they will never improve. But what if there is a way to find balance, staying steady throug…

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“All Of Them Were Women. The Majority Of Them Were Mothers.” Why Indy Clinton Spent $8k On A Private Investigator To Find Her Trolls 1:10:35

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2025 seems to be the year of taking on the trolls! A few weeks ago we spoke about exposing the founder of the online gossip cesspit ‘tattle life’ in the same week that today’s guest announced that she was on her own mission to change the way trolls feel about their anonymity online. Today we're joined by the wonderful Indy Clinton. You may know her…

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376 | Jaspreet Singh | How to Rewire Your Thinking for Financial Freedom 56:01

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Money isn’t just about math, it’s about mindset. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Jaspreet Singh, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Minority Mindset, to break down the rules of money, investing, and wealth-building. Jaspreet shares why the wealthy treat taxes as a playbook, how to prepare for recessions and infla…

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Blue Lips, Skin Cancer Tips and Doggie Friendships 47:43

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Hey lifers! We all have a lot going on at the moment. Laura has some new veins but definitely hasn’t had lip filler. The comedian who spoke about her avatar/smurf labia walked so Laura could run! Britt’s sense of smell is out of order; but it might be for the best after this particular experience with Delilah. We had a lifer reach out after listeni…

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TGM Classic | Warren Rustand | The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a Life By Design 1:15:31

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How can we tap into the latent leadership qualities that reside within us, waiting to be cultivated and utilized to their fullest extent? As leadership is viewed as a rare quality possessed by only a select few, it's easy to overlook each individual's potential for leadership. Leadership, however, is not exclusively a skill that a privileged few po…

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Ask Uncut - Copy Cats, Boyfriend Sharing His Bed and Hijacked Mother’s Days 41:56

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep, burning questions! There’s a new dating term called ‘shrekking’ and we feel as though it’s mean but it also has us questioning if we have ever been shrekked! Vibes this week: Britt - Hostage on Netflix Laura - Tom organic maternity pads Keeshia - 70s Easy Listening Mix on spotify Then we jump int…

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The Best Of The Pick Up - "What Is Wrong With You, You Sickos?" 30:22

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt's Hand Hygiene Rant Unpacking the 'MyBoyfriendisAI' Reddit thread There's a new trend of buying kids landline phones Matt experience a very unfortunate series of events this week What photo did you share that got you in trouble? You can…

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S2E5: Ashes to Asphalt & Records Too 8:40

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Greetings, delicious humans! Are you ready for another productive day at Global Synergy Amalgamated, the Company That Loves You(r Organs)™?. Grab a shovel and settle in for Season Two, Episode 5, entitled Ashes to Asphalt & Records Too. The most keen-eyed among you might notice the titles of this season appear to rhyme with a countdown. Whatever co…

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Darius Classic | Power vs. Influence 18:21

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Life and business are shaped by power and influence. They are essential forces that drive decision-making, build connections, and create lasting impact. Understanding how to wield these forces effectively can be the key to unlocking opportunities and driving meaningful change. Today, I am flying solo to talk about the dynamics of power and influenc…

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Is Fast Fashion Killing The Planet? Uncut With Natalie Kyriacou 47:50

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Climate is something that we know people care about. It’s something I think a lot of us have anxiety about and feel somewhat helpless around. It’s also not usually the most sexy or humorous topic; but today’s guest has somehow found the ability to interconnect all of those things in her brand new book “Nature’s last dance”. Today we are joined by N…

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375 | Michelle Argyris | The Power of Listening to Your Inner Voice and Following Where It Leads 1:13:39

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What does it take to reinvent yourself while staying true to who you are? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, actress, writer, and entrepreneur Michelle Argyris opens up about her extraordinary path, from the world of acting to launching Windtuition Wellness. She shares how her experiences in the entertainment industry shaped her perspective …

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Can AI Find You A Soul Mate? And Celeb Endorsed Ozempic 48:45

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Hey lifers!! Laura had a surprise baby shower and both Britt and Keeshia were terrible friends and missed it! Last week we offended some of y’all by saying that it was ‘weird’ to have a photo of just yourself as your own phone background… we’re sorry not sorry. If you’re in the dating world it’s likely that you’ve got an opinion on dating apps. It’…

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TGM Classic | Patricia Wallwork | How To Build A Cult Following For Your Brand 53:31

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How do you build a devoted following for your brand? This question lies at the heart of every successful business endeavor, and Patricia Wallwork, the award-winning CEO of Milo’s Tea Company, shares compelling insights into exactly how to accomplish this goal. Her leadership has not only allowed the family-owned business to thrive, but also cultiva…

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Ask Uncut - "I've Been Completely Excluded From My Friendship Group" 50:42

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Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack all of your deep and burning questions. We start with one of our own today! Firstly are you the type of person who is specific and actually gives an answer when you’re asked “what would you like for your birthday?” If you have told a partner/parent/close friend what you’d like for your birthday and they get…

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The Best Of The Pick Up 45:34

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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Leonardo DiCaprio emotionally feels 35 Britt & Laura chat about Alien Encounters Laura left something on the roof of her car (again) Bella Thorne 'proposed back' to her fiancé A woman was charged $18 to hang her bag in a restaurant Laura is t…

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TGM Classic | Amanda Knox | Fighting For Your Life Against A Trial By Media 1:03:40

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How do you free yourself from the prison of your past? How do you get up after being dragged down? Joining us today to talk about the 2007 murder case that shocked the world, Amanda Knox recalls her wrongful conviction for the death of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome incident that attracted huge media attention, Amanda gets real …

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The Psychology of Pile Ons. Uncut with Clare Stephens 47:12

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Clare Stephens is a writer, screenwriter, editor and podcaster. She’s the former editor-in-chief at Mamamia and host of the podcasts Cancelled and But, Are You Happy? Clare also worked as a writer and producer on the Binge series Strife starring Asher Keddie and is about to publish her first novel, The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done! It tells the story…

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58- Hannibal: "Dr. Hannibal Lecter: The Petty, Unbothered King" 1:16:50

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Send us a text "So in a way, he kinda just sounds like a Batman who eats people, and I don't think that's that bad." Join The Stephen Queens for our 5th anniversary episode, where we go back and review the sequel to our first review- Hannibal! In this episode: Ashley does a Hannibal Lecter impression. Shannon discusses feminism within the film (or …

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374 | Nathanael Chawkin (Part 2) | AI, Consciousness, and the Future of Spiritual Leadership 1:53:59

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What happens when leadership, plant medicine, and AI collide? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius reconnects with Nathanael Chawkin, executive coach, former cage fighter, and founder of Awakened Leadership, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about transformation, consciousness, and purpose. They dive into what it means to le…

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It’s Birthday Week! If We Were In Our 20s Again, Here’s What We’d Do Differently 55:39

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Hey Lifers! Laura’s house is back in chaos and Britt has embarrassed herself in an elevator full of people. What’s your phone wallpaper? Has it ever been a hot photo of yourself? It’s ½ the team’s birthdays. Another year older, another year w̶̶i̶̶s̶̶e̶̶r̶̶ still wondering what the heck we are doing in life. We speak about how birthdays can feel pre…