Best Ryan Olson Podcasts (2025)

You will scream "oh holy night!" when you bear witness to TFGAG's review of the remake of the 1984 bad movie classic. Plus, Ryan and Amanda gift each other holiday-themed "Blind Top 5's" to make the season fright. Happy holidays, Final Friends! Have a question for the Final Girl and Guy? Click here and send us a text!…

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Faith | 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 | Don't Lose Heart | Tom Olson 39:28

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Faith: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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77. Cash, Profit, and Taxes: How to Balance All Three 22:24

2d ago22:24

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Tax planning is one of the most overlooked tools in ranch management, yet it can save a business thousands of dollars when done well. In this solo episode, John walks through the practical process Ranch Right uses with ranching clients to plan ahead, avoid surprises, and make smart decisions before the year ends. He explains why tax strategy should…

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Veronica Mars with Sloan Just 1:05:38

5d ago1:05:38

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Mandy brings on longtime friend Sloan Just—former Broadway performer, professional quote-reciter, and unapologetic teen-drama connoisseur—to finally introduce her to Veronica Mars. Somehow, Mandy has made it through adulthood without seeing a single minute of the show, which feels as statistically likely as living in New York City and never seeing …

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MIAC Weekly w/guests Tyler Walsh & Emil Samuelsson, and Justin Oliver & Ryan Bechtel 12/20/25 1:00:28

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Hosts Andy Tellijohn and Rich Larson talk with Gustavus Adolphus Men's Hockey Head Coach Tyler Walsh and Forward Emil Samuelsson (from Stockholm!). They also talk with St. Olaf College Men's Head Soccer Coach Justin Oliver, who was just named MIAC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year, and Ryan Bechtel, the MIAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Year.…

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The Soldier's Prayer | Ephesians 6:18-20 | Armored in Christ | Ryan Potelicki 39:40

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The Soldier's Prayer: Ephesians 6:18-20 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Introducing Business History: The Man Who Sued Major League Baseball 51:21

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Today, we're sharing a new podcast from Pushkin Industries we think you'll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce and fin…

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463: Cyril Derreumaux—In the Flow 1:27:54

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Mike sits down with adventurer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker Cyril Derreumaux, a man who has spent an unusual amount of time alone with his thoughts—and the open ocean. Cyril talks Mike through his two 70-plus-day solo treks across both the Atlantic and the Pacific in a kayak. Mike and Cyril explore risk, resilience, and the fine lin…

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76. Hidden Opportunities in Hard Times: A Conversation with Kim Barker 25:50

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Hard times can feel like the end of the world, but what if they're actually the start of something better? In this episode, I sit down with long-time friend and rancher, Kim Barker from Walnut Creek Farms in Oklahoma, to talk about the unexpected ways drought, high prices, family challenges, and even personal setbacks can become turning points in y…

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The Sword | Ephesians 6:17 | Armored in Christ | Ryan Potelicki 38:34

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The Sword: Ephesians 6:17 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Live with Nicolle Wallace 40:32

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Recently, Michael Lewis spoke with Nicolle Wallace, host of the podcast The Best People, at Symphony Space in New York. They discussed what it was like re-visiting the Big Short 15 years on. And we hear the actor Zach Grenier dramatize a portion of The Big Short. Order The Big Short audiobook, now narrated by Michael Lewis, on Audible, Spotify, pus…

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AI Product Marketing Partners Actually Use w/ Rachel Roundy of Snowflake 42:29

10d ago42:29

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Product marketing often looks polished in a deck — but breaks down when it reaches partners, sales, and the field. In this episode of Never GTM Alone, Rick Currier is joined by Rachel Roundy, Product Marketing Lead for AI at Snowflake, to explore what it takes to build product marketing that partners actually use in real-world GTM motions. Drawing …

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Hangman Adam Page with Kevin Ryan 56:58

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This week, Mandy dives into one of the most intimidating corners of nerd culture she’s ever faced: professional wrestling. Yes. Wrestling. AEW wrestling. The one with the hair flips, the pyrotechnics, the questionable fashion choices, the crowd chanting things you can’t say in front of your kids… that wrestling.And she didn’t do it alone. Mandy is …

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MIAC Weekly w/guests Lexi Badali and Rich Glesmann 12/13/25 1:00:28

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This week hosts Andy Tellijohn and Rich Larson talk with the St. Benedict hockey team goalie Lexi Badali, and the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Macalester, Rich Glesman. Plus, they discuss Bethel University's upcoming game in the NCAA D-III Football Quarterfinals against North Central College.By Andy Tellijohn and Rich Larson

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The Helmet | Ephesians 6:17 | Armored in Christ | Ryan Potelicki 36:53

13d ago36:53

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The Helmet: Ephesians 6:17 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Keeper - Episode 82 51:14

15d ago51:14

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The holiday season has just begun, but already the Final Girl and Guy are handing out horror-filled gifts to the whole Final Family. First, Ryan unwraps mini-reviews of Die My Live and Bugonia, before the duo discuss new trailers for Hokum and Silent Night Deadly Night. Finally, Amanda and Ryan come to blows on whether we should keep or trash Osgoo…

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462: Del Bigtree—An Inconvenient Study 1:39:34

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On this eye-opening episode, Mike welcomes filmmaker and television veteran Del Bigtree of The HighWire to discuss his newest documentary, An Inconvenient Study—a film that investigates what happened to the most thorough childhood vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study ever done. They discuss how Del convinced a doctor at one of the most prestigious hea…

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75. Are Your Cattle Covered? Trucking Risks in a High-Price Market with Julie Davidson 14:00

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When cattle prices climb to levels few of us have ever seen, the dollar value of a single load can quietly double, or even triple. And while most ranchers wouldn’t dream of driving uninsured, many are still hauling cattle with cargo coverage that hasn’t been updated in years. Are your cattle covered? In this episode, Julie Davidson of High Country …

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The Shield | Ephesians 6:16 | Armored in Christ | Ryan Potelicki 39:55

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The Shield: Ephesians 6:16 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab 47:42

18d ago47:42

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According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're teaming up with other podcasts from Hidden Brain to Revisionist History to ask you to give to a charity helping some of the poorest people around. We'r…

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Return to Oz with Jessica Jimenez 53:37

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There are childhood movies that sparkle like nostalgia-soaked comfort food… and then there’s Return to Oz, the 1985 fever dream that terrified an entire generation and somehow ended up beloved anyway. This week, Mandy reconnects with returning guest — and one of her favorite humans on planet Earth — Jessica Jimenez, a TV producer, musical-theater m…

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MIAC Weekly w/guests Phil Conant and Kali Olson 12/6/25 53:24

20d ago53:24

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Hosts Rich Larson and Andy Tellijohn talk with Phil Conant, a defensive end on the Bethel University football team as he prepares to take on Wisconsin-Platteville in the NCAA Division III Football Tournament. Andy then talks with Kali Olson, a forward and defensive force on the St. Mary's University women's basketball team…

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The Christ | Luke 2:1-7 | The Center of Everything | Josh Parsons 31:46

20d ago31:46

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The Christ: Luke 2:1-7 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Building Community Through Wellness: The Intersection of Health, Connection, and Professional Growth 41:17

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AI is radically accelerating how tech marketers build, test, and scale go-to-market programs, yet the careers behind those campaigns are hitting limits humans were never designed for. In this episode, Patrick Goulet, partner marketing leader turned wellness practitioner and yoga teacher, talks with Rick about rebuilding personal systems in the age …

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461: Danny Combs—TACT, The Future of Workforce 1:28:24

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Mike sits down with Danny Combs, founder of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades), a program that teaches people with autism skilled trades ranging from welding to woodworking to IT. With equal parts heart and hard data, Danny walks Mike through how TACT is helping fill critical labor shortages while giving thousands of gifted, detail-driven …

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The Prophet | Luke 1:57-80 | The Center of Everything | Josh Parsons 38:30

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The Prophet: Luke 1:57-80 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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74. How to Buy Right and Market Smarter with Wally Olson 22:56

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Buying cattle in a high market can feel intimidating, but as Wally Olson reminds us, the price doesn’t matter nearly as much as the relationship. In this episode, John and Wally dig into how to buy cattle the right way, why you always need to sell before you buy, and how understanding the value of gain, weight classes, and local market culture help…

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Michael Burry Speaks 36:22

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Of all the characters in The Big Short, fund manager Michael Burry (depicted by Christian Bale in the movie version) seemed the least likely to grant Michael Lewis a follow-up interview. Burry was one of the first to see the subprime housing market crisis coming, and he actually helped Wall Street banks develop the credit-default swap, the instrume…

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind with Steve Sarmento 56:10

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If there was ever an episode that proves how deeply a movie can tattoo itself onto someone’s soul, it’s this one. Mandy is joined by beloved TruStory FM collaborator and film analyst Steve Sarmento, a man whose heart has apparently been shaped like Devil’s Tower since 1977. Together, they dive into Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Steven Spielbe…

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MIAC Weekly w/guests Kendra Nordick & Harper Powell, and Blake Elliott 1:00:41

27d ago1:00:41

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Hosts Rich Larson and Andy Tellijohn talk this week with the Hamline Women's hockey goalie tandem of Kendra Nordick and Harper Powell and St. John's Wide Receiver Great Blake Elliott, who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in DecemberBy Andy Tellijohn and Rich Larson

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The Virgin | Luke 1:26-56 | The Center of Everything | Josh Parsons 42:57

27d ago42:57

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The Virgin: Luke 1:26-56 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Frankenstein - Episode 81 45:35

30d ago45:35

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In this episode, TFGAG dive into Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Did he shock this classic corpse back to life, or should it have stayed six feet under? Plus, Ryan and Amanda tackle the age-old question: Which iconic movie monsters are secretly serving sexual prowess? Have a question for the Final Girl and Guy? Click here and send us a text!…

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460: Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz—Can AI Build My House? 1:09:04

1M ago1:09:04

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Mike sits down with the two innovative minds behind Digs — an app that's helping to streamline the home-building process. It's a candid look at what happens when tech guys wander into the world of lumber, drywall, and delayed inspections—and try to fix it. If you've ever wondered whether artificial intelligence can actually help build a house, or a…

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How the Financial Crisis Broke Politics 40:59

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To wrap up our series on The Big Short, Michael Lewis speaks with two people who represent two very different responses to the financial crisis of 2008: US Senator Elizabeth Warren, an expert in bankruptcy law who became an advisor to the Obama White House before running for higher office in Massachusetts. And Michael interviews former Trump White …

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The Priest | Luke 1:5-25 | The Center of Everything | Josh Parsons 39:53

1M ago39:53

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The Priest: Luke 1:5-25 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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73. Avoiding Health Insurance Headaches: Enrollment Tips with Julie Davidson 24:52

1M ago24:52

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It’s open-enrollment season, and if you’re sorting through health insurance options, you’re not alone. In this episode, John sits down with insurance expert Julie Davidson to walk through what ranch families need to know before choosing a Marketplace plan, from how subsidies actually work to what those deductibles and out-of-pocket numbers really m…

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Game Changer with Kyle Olson 56:28

1M ago56:28

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan welcomes back certified nerd-whisperer Kyle Olson—creator of The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society and co-host of Craft and Chaos—to induct her into the gloriously absurd and deeply inventive world of Game Changer on Dropout TV. And if you’ve never heard of Game Changer, think of it as Whose Line Is It An…

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MIAC Weekly w/guests Ryan Nolan and Owen Forsythe 11/22/25 53:07

1M ago53:07

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This week, hosts Rich Larson and Andy Tellijohn talk with Ryan Nolan, the goaltender for the St. Olaf Hockey team who tallied 82 saves over two games last week against Gustavus. Then they talk with Owen Forsythe, the place kicker and punter for the Gustavus football team, who also happens to be an assistant Sports Information Director in the Gustav…

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The Doctor | Luke 1:1-4 | The Center of Everything | Josh Parsons 42:01

1M ago42:01

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The Doctor: Luke 1:1-4 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard

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Lora Hampton on Rebuilding Global Partner Strategy, Earning Trust, and Going to Market with Purpose 35:00

1M ago35:00

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What does it take to rebuild a partner ecosystem from the ground up—across continents, partner types, and industries where failure isn’t an option? In this episode, Rick sits down with Lora Hampton, Director of Partner Marketing at Dragos, to unpack how she helped redefine the company’s global partner strategy in the high-stakes world of OT cyberse…

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459: Steven Grayhm—Sheepdog 1:33:53

1M ago1:33:53

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Mike meets actor, writer, and director Steven Grayhm, whose award-winning film Sheepdog is about to hit theaters. Steven breaks down how a three-hour ride with a tow truck driver led him on a 14-year odyssey to get to the truth about veteran post-traumatic stress. It's a conversation about grit, service, sacrifice, and the complicated realities fac…

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How the Financial Crisis Broke Wall Street 31:03

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To make sense of Wall Street’s hangover from the crash described in The Big Short, Michael Lewis calls up Matt Levine. Levine is author of the Money Stuff newsletter for Bloomberg Opinion and co-host of a podcast by the same name. He’s also a former investment banker who was working at Goldman Sachs during the market crisis of 2008. He and Lewis ta…

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72. The Most Undervalued Skill in Ranching: Knowing Your Inventory 16:35

1M ago16:35

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Most ranchers know their cow herd, but not everyone truly knows their inventory. In this solo episode, John breaks down why keeping track of what you own is one of the most overlooked (and most profitable) skills in ranching. Whether you run stockers or a cow-calf operation, knowing your inventory helps you make smarter sell/buy decisions, manage y…

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How to Face Your Fears | Genesis 32:1-33:20 | Finding Peace in the Struggles We Face | Tom Yoon 40:30

1M ago40:30

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How to Face Your Fears: Genesis 32:1-33:20 For more about The Orchard, visit us at theorchard.church.By The Orchard