Best Pretty Ella Podcasts (2025)

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 (finale)! 43:26

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3M ago43:26

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Join Ella and Avery as they talk about season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the drama, cast dynamic, and a in-depth summary of what happened in the season finale.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Teasing Upcoming Releases: The Summer I Turned Pretty (season 3), Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, and Cupla Nuestra! 26:50

8M ago26:50

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Listen to Ella, Avery and Vivi as they switch things up! Instead of a new movie or TV show for the week, they talk about their favorite and most popular movies and shows that have new seasons and movies coming out. Tune in to hear them tease the plot, cast and protentional drama that may arise!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Play with Brenna Hassett 14:52

9M ago14:52

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Play with Brenna Hassett. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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12. Why do we play? 14:42

9M ago14:42

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Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do humans play? The Neanderthals are a species that was so close to us that we could reproduce with them, they had creativity, technology and they made art - handprints on cave walls and painted shells strung into necklaces. But it turns out the Neanderthals had shorter childhoods than us. Their children…

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The Buccaneers! 45:14

9M ago45:14

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the not so new show: The Buccaneers and their opinions and reviews on it!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Bad Boys with Julia Stern 16:49

9M ago16:49

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Bad Boys with Julia Stern. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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11. Why do we fall for the bad boy? 14:44

9M ago14:44

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Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi looks at the evidence for what people want in a partner and how it changes as they get older. Psychologist Julia Stern from the University of Bremen shares the results of a study which recruited people from a singles night in a Berlin club and followed them for 13 years. Novelist Adele Parks explains why writing …

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More... Dancing with Bronwyn Tarr 15:24

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Dancing with Bronwyn Tarr. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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10. Why do we dance? 14:36

9M ago14:36

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Dance seems like such a natural thing, a good beat comes on and you can’t help it, you might find yourself bobbing, even the rhythmically impaired might find themselves tapping their fingers along to the music and it starts early - one study has shown that babies as young as 5 months engage in rhythmic movements.Every culture on earth dances and ye…

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More... Pubs with Robin Dunbar 14:02

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Pubs with Robin Dunbar. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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9. Why do we go to the pub? 14:46

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Humans have evolved to drink alcohol, or at least to be able to metabolise it. And we share this ability with our closest living relatives, the chimpanzees and gorillas, who are also able to convert alcohol into sugar. It gave our ancestors an advantage because we could eat rotting fruit from the forest floor and convert the alcohol into sugars, pr…

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More... Nature with Gregory Bratman 16:27

9M ago16:27

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Nature with Gregory Bratman. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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8. Why does nature make me feel calmer? 15:13

9M ago15:13

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Nature is charismatic, a good view can take our breath away and a walk in the woods can help de-stress our frazzled minds. But have we always been this way? Because after all, our early ancestors didn’t have cities to escape from. Is an affinity with the natural world around us, something we inherited? Ella Al-Shamahi asks psychologist Dr Gregory B…

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To All The Boys I've Loved Before: Always and Forever! 24:05

9M ago24:05

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Join Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the plot of To all the Boys I've Loved before: Always and Forever and their opinions!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Blushing with Laith Al-Shawaf 18:20

10M ago18:20

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Blushing with Laith Al-Shawaf. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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7. Why do we blush? 14:27

10M ago14:27

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Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks why we blush. Even Darwin was intrigued by blushing. He called it “the most peculiar and most human of all expression” but didn’t think it had a function. Dr Laith Al-Shawaf from the University of Colorado makes students do embarrassing things to understand why we blush and how blushing can make people like …

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My Fault: London! 34:56

10M ago34:56

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the new prime video movie My Fault: London; an England version on the Spanish original film.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Lies with Roman Stengelin 16:23

10M ago16:23

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Lies with Roman Stengelin. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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6. Why do we lie? 14:52

10M ago14:52

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Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?You might think that deception is a uniquely human characteristic, but does camouflage or mimicry in nature, where animals pretend to be another animal or the actual environment like the insects leaf-mimic katydids that walk around looking like a leaf. Does that count as lying? Or is it just us humans with our hig…

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More... Laughs with Sophie Scott 16:53

10M ago16:53

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BONUS: Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Laughs with Sophie Scott. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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5. Why do we laugh? 14:42

10M ago14:42

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Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we laugh? Some people might not have a sense of humour, you might even know someone who never laughs… but there isn’t a culture out there, say a tribe, where people just never laugh. It does appear to be universal but how universal and how primal? Many mammals and the great apes ( chimpanzees, gorillas and bononbos) laug…

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To All The Boys: P.S I Still Love You! 22:26

10M ago22:26

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi talk about the behind the scenes and their opinions on the Netflix original To All the Boys: P.S I Still Love You!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Dogs with Greger Larson 19:54

10M ago19:54

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BONUS: Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Dogs with Greger Larson. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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4. Why do we love dogs? 15:29

10M ago15:29

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Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we love dogs? Dogs evolved from wolves but why did they choose us humans to be their best friends? They say dogs are a man’s best friend but all dogs, even chihuahuas are descended from wolves, the grey wolf, a majestic, fierce and incredibly dangerous species. How did this happen but more importantly, why did we start t…

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More... Grandmothers with Emily Emmott 19:21

11M ago19:21

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Grandmothers with Emily Emmott. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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3. Why do we have grandmas? 14:51

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Grandmothers are a bit of a mystery, biologically speaking. If the biological purpose of life is to survive and have children, why are they so important even once they've stopped being able to reproduce? Of course, as we all know, grandma's are the rock of most families, and it turns out, biologically also incredibly useful. Grandmothers are a logi…

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More... Football fanatics with Martha Newson 13:32

11M ago13:32

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Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Football Fanatics with Martha Newson. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses? 14:48

11M ago14:48

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Ella Al-Shamahi is joined by Crystal Palace superfan Bobby and psychologist Martha Newson to find out why it's so devastating when our football team loses. People who normally keep a stiff upper lip through life's ups and downs are distraught after a defeat. Is this a cultural response or something more primeval? Martha’s work shows that being beat…

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before! 18:40

11M ago18:40

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi talk about the behind the scenes and their opinions on the Netflix original To All the Boys I've Loved Before!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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More... Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess 15:31

11M ago15:31

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BONUS: Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess. BBC Studios AudioProducer: Olivia JaniAdditional Production: Emily BirdSeries Producer: Geraldine FitzgeraldExecutive Producer: Alexandra FeachemBy BBC Radio 4

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1. Why do we gossip? 14:58

11M ago14:58

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It can be the source of drama that ruins reputations or simply keeps you entertained during your lunch break. But is gossip ingrained in our nature? Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi digs into our evolutionary history to uncover the truth behind this age-old human habit. Joining her are Kelsey McKinney from the Normal Gossip podcast and anthropologist…

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Welcome to Why Do We Do That? Series 2 2:41

11M ago2:41

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Ella Al-Shamahi is back to once again investigate the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.By BBC Radio 4

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Your Fault! (cupla tuya) 25:08

12M ago25:08

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the infamous movie Your Fault also know as Cupla Tuya!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Sideline: The QB and Me!! 20:42

1y ago20:42

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Listen to Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the new Tubi movie Sideline:a QB and Me and their opinions on it!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Wicked!! 30:32

1y ago30:32

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Join Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talk about the new film “Wicked” based off the famous American broadway musical. They talk about the media surrounding the film, the connections to the Wizard of Oz and their very own thoughts!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Aviva Klompas, Co-Founder and CEO Boundless 38:43

1y ago38:43

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Aviva Klompas is the co-founder and CEO of Boundless. She has made a name for herself as an outspoken advocate for the Jewish people and as a leading Israel educator. Before launching Boundless, she served as the Director of Speechwriting for Israel's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City and as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Ont…

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Cruel Intentions! 24:00

1y ago24:00

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Join Ella, Avery, and Vivi as they talked about the new adaptation of the 1991 Cruel Intentions and their opinions!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Outer Banks Season 4!! 41:16

1y ago41:16

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Listen to Avery, Ella, and Vivi as they discuss their thoughts on the new Outerbanks S4 Pt1 and Pt2. They also discuss the recent cast drama surrounding Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey plus lots more!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Shabbos Kestenbaum, Jewish Student Activist 59:56

1y ago59:56

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Alexander Shabbos Kestenbaum is a religious American Jewish activist. Until not long ago, he was a Harvard Divinity School student and that’s evolved since October to where he’s suing Harvard University in a landmark case that alleges Harvard failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism. While at Harvard he founded and was President of the H…

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The Truth Behind The Menendez Brothers (IBS special) 27:11

1y ago27:11

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Listen to Ella, Avery and Vivi talk about all things Menendez Brothers. They walk through the whole case and trials talking about there opinions!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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The Menendez Brothers Case 52:42

1y ago52:42

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Join Avery, Ella and, Vivi as they talk about what happened in the Menendez Brothers case and their thoughts about it!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Ella Kenan, Digital Marketing Professional 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

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Ella Kenan is an Israeli digital marketing professional and content creator specializing in travel. She runs a well known travel blog for Israelis, but since October 7, Ella has been actively engaged online in the information war, focusing on the Israel Gaza conflict and the broader scope of psyops against Israel, involving Iran, Russia, Qatar and …

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Abraham Hamra, Syrian Jewish Advocate 1:28:43

1y ago1:28:43

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Abraham Hamra is that loud and proud Syrian Jew. But you know that already, don’t you? Born in Damascus Syria, he emigrated with his family to the US after 1992 because prior to that Jewish families were not allowed to leave Syria all together. Abraham has a superpower. He’s fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. His social media posts in Arabic ar…

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Nobody Wants This!! 27:02

1y ago27:02

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Listen to Vivi, Ella and Avery as they discuss the new Netflix Original "Nobody Want This"!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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OUTER BANKS! (season 1, 2, 3) 45:39

1y ago45:39

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Listen as avery ella and vivi as they dsicuss Outerbanks seasons 1,2, and 3, and their predictions for Season 4, which drops in 9 days!! They also cover cast drama and other topics related to the series. LISTEN UP!!!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Dr. Deborah Gilboa, Resilience Expert 1:02:11

1y ago1:02:11

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Resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with families, organizations, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Renowned for her contagious humor, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations, to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountabili…

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Uglies Netflix Original! 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

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Join Vivi, Ella, and Avery as they discuss Netflix's brand new dystopian movie, Uglies!By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Michelle Ahdoot, Director of Programming and Strategy, EndJewHatred 1:02:44

1+ y ago1:02:44

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Michelle Ahdoot is Director of Programming and Strategy at End Jew Hatred, a non-partisan international grassroots civil rights movement that unites ordinary people, activists, and organizations from around the world who support the cause that defines the movement: to end Jew-hatred in our lifetime. Comprised of members from all paths and walks of …

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JopauL, Jewish History Defender 1:15:43

1+ y ago1:15:43

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JopauL is a hip-hop legend, with 20 years in the game, straight outta Staten Island, NY. After making waves in the Hip Hop scene, he took his skills to JP Morgan, getting the lowdown on the corporate hustle. He's a master of reinvention, now living at the crossroads of music, business, and influence. JopauL runs the Verified Podcast, where he share…

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Matan Peretz, Comedian 1:28:16

1+ y ago1:28:16

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Matan Peretz is the f**king sh*t. He’s an Israeli standup comedian and content creator, who recently gained a lot of exposure due to his Hasbara videos during his reserve service in Hebron. That’s how I first got wind of him and he blew me away with his rhetoric. Matan is hilarious, he’s a nice guy, he’s modest, he’s the real deal. There’s a reason…