Best The Sherman Sisters Podcasts (2025)

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Are More Falls Prescription Drug Related? Best States for Older Workers 9-23-25 52:30

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September 22 - 26 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This episode of News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club led with a New York Times article suggesting that rising prescription drug use among adults over 65 may explain the increase in fall-related deaths in the United States, which tripled from 1990 to 2023. The team’s discussion emphasized t…

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The Civil War’s Brutal Finale: A War of Attrition as Terrible as WW2-Pacific and the Napoleonic Wars 47:55

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In 1864, the American Civil War reached a critical juncture with Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, including the brutal battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, which claimed over 60,000 casualties, surpassing Gettysburg as the Americas’ deadliest clash. Abraham Lincoln faced a contentious re-election against George B. McClellan, while Confe…

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Camp David Looks Like a 1970s Lakeside Retreat. Why is it the Site of the World’s Biggest Political Summits? 41:42

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Camp David, nestled in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains, spans about 125 acres, making it significantly smaller than other presidential getaways like Lyndon B. Johnson’s sprawling 2,700-acre Texas ranch or the vast 1,000-acre Bush family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. Compared to grand diplomatic venues like the White House or international summit …

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Episode 76: Us Weekly- September 19, 2005 | Brangelina planning to marry!

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Episode 75: Us Weekly- September 5, 2005 | Ben and Jen's divorce is final!

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YOU DATED ONE OF OUR LISTENERS? ft Chanel Ali 1:57:12

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON, read an email from a listener who stayed with her boyfriend after he cheated on her. C&K then discuss why the world hates women before welcoming back stand-up comedian, CHANEL ALI, to the studio. The trio discuss being an orphan, teaching your partners to set boundaries, making a guy laugh…

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Retirement Ages Going Up in Denmark and China, Celebrating Birthdays, Living Choices 9-16-25 1:02:21

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In this episode of News for the Ages Ellen Khalifa highlighted an article by Dr. Joe Coughlin on the rising retirement ages in Denmark and China, emphasizing the need for workplace redesign, upskilling, and proactive wellness. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by Myrna Marofsky on celebrating 80 with joy, focusing on positive reminiscence…

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How British Scientists' Self-Experiments on Underwater Rebreathing Created D-Day Submarine Tech (And Nearly Killed Them in the Process) 53:29

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In August 1942, over 7,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, in a largely forgotten landing, with only a small fraction surviving unscathed. The raid failed due to poor planning and lack of underwater reconnaissance, which left the Allies unaware of strong German coastal defenses and underwater obstacles. Inadequate submersible…

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Over 200,000 Allied Troops Tried and Failed to Crush the Soviet Revolution After World War One 41:20

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The Allied Intervention into the Russian Civil War remains one of the most ambitious yet least talked about military ventures of the 20th century. Coinciding with the end of the first World War, some 180,000 troops from several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Romania, among others…

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Lori H. Schwartz, StoryTech; Anthony Cirillo, Sage Stream; and Evan Edelist, Environmental Gerontologist and Filmmaker 56:14

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The Rethinking Aging Club meeting on September 11 featured discussions on streaming film and sound entertainment and edutainment for aging populations. Lori Schwartz highlighted the rise of niche streaming services targeting older demographics, such as PBS Passport and Brick Box, and the growing importance of entertainment and edutainment on YouTub…

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WHAT IF I WAS THE GIRL I USED TO BELIEVE I COULD BE? ft Summer Willis 1:37:50

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open the GWF inbox to hear from a man who got on T but his wife no longer wants the D. C&K then bring on activist, survivor, and founder of ⁠Strength Through Strides⁠, SUMMER WILLIS. Summer tells the story of her r@pe in college, the toll it takes on your mind, body and spirit, rising from …

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How the U.S. Occupation of Japan After WW2 Forged the Most Durable Peace of the 20th Century 1:00:19

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During World War II, the U.S. and Japan were locked in bitter hatred, fueled by propaganda portraying each other as ruthless enemies, exemplified by dehumanizing "Tokyo Woe" posters in the U.S. and Japanese depictions of Americans as barbaric invaders. After the war, the feelings seemed to turn 180 degrees overnight. By the early 1950s, American se…

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Homer Couldn't Have Written the Iliad, But He Probably Dictated it Word for Word 52:53

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The Iliad is the world’s greatest epic poem—heroic battle and divine fate set against the Trojan War. Its beauty and profound bleakness are intensely moving, but great questions remain: Where, how, and when was it composed and why does it endure? To explore these questions is today’s guest, Robin Lane Fox, a scholar and teacher of Homer for over 40…

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YOU WEREN’T A COCAINE COMIC? ft Godfrey 1:36:21

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open their email inbox to hear from a snooping girlfriend who found something sus. C&K then chat about knowing where you’re at in your cycle and anti-LGBTQ politicians before welcoming stand-up comedian, GODFREY, to the studio. The trio discuss growing up with Nigerian immigrant parents, th…

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Depression-Era Planners Thought They’d End Poverty with Public Housing. Instead, They Created the Projects 41:02

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In the 1930s, New Deal-era technocrats devised a solution to homelessness and poverty itself. They believed that providing free or low-cost urban housing projects could completely eliminate housing scarcity. Planners envisioned urban communities that would propel their residents into the middle class, creating a flywheel of abundance where poverty …

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SuperAgers, How to Plan for Aging in Place 9-2-25 53:20

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Debbie Howard presented on "SuperAgers," highlighting research from Northwestern University showing that sociability and a thicker cingulate gyrus region are key factors. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed an article from Kiplinger on aging in place, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment, home modifications, and community support. The Kipl…

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The Alabaman Jacksonians Who Rejected the Confederacy and Marched with Sherman to the Sea 49:01

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As the popular narrative goes, the Civil War was won when courageous Yankees triumphed over the South. But an aspect of the war that has remained little-known for 160 years is the Alabamian Union soldiers who played a decisive role in the Civil War, only to be scrubbed from the history books. One such group was the First Alabama Calvary, formed in …

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Cooperative Housing for Older Adults 8-26-25 54:37

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This episode we focused on cooperative housing for older adults with a series of three articles, highlighting benefits like community support and mutual aid. Elizabeth Magayon Fleury shared insights from The Guardian, noting Denmark's lead in cohousing with 80,000 seniors planning moves. Benjamin Surmi presented Axios' article on Des Moines' Artesi…

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Episode 74: Us Weekly- August 29, 2005 | Ben and Jen getting ready for baby!

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YOUR DAD NEVER LIKED YOU? ft Arden Myrin 1:31:07

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read a letter from a listener sick of her best friend’s boyfriend. C&K then welcome stand-up comedian and actress, ARDEN MYRIN, to the studio. The trio discuss the importance of having a home that delights you, growing up with a terrifying parent, death and grief, no longer allowing yoursel…

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Frederick Douglass’s Private Writings on Abraham Lincoln, His Strong Critiques and Stronger Praise 49:05

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Frederick Douglass made the strongest arguments for abolition in antebellum America because he made the case that abolition was not a mutation of the Founding Father’s vision of America, but a fulfillment of their promises of liberty for all. He had a lot riding on this personally – Douglas was born into slavery in Maryland around 1818, escaped to …

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The Industrial Revolution Was Supposed to Lead to Unlimited Free Time But Only Gave Us Smartphones and Endless Dopamine 31:11

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Free time, one of life’s most important commodities, often feels unfulfilling. But why? And how did leisure activities transition from strolling in the park for hours to “doomscrolling” on social media for thirty minutes? Despite the promise of modern industrialization, many people experience both a scarcity of free time and a disappointment in it.…

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Episode 73: Us Weekly- August 22, 2005 | Inside Brad and Jen's battle

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Wellness Products with Miri Berger, Dr. Namrata Bagaria and Carol Chiang OT 57:38

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August is Wellness Month. We focused on Wellness Products. Miri Berger from 6Degrees explained their technology converting human motion into digital commands, aiding independence and pain reduction, with ongoing clinical trials at the VA and Mass General Brigham. Dr. Namrata Bagaria from Music and Memory Junction highlighted their nostalgia-based m…

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TESTOSTERONE OPENED YOUR HEART TO LOVE? ft Joe Derosa 2:05:12

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open their email inbox to hear from a man whose wife is unjustly using her bisexuality. The gals discuss Krystyna’s latest gynecological findings and Corinne’s trip to an EDM festival before welcoming back fellow stand-up, JOE DEROSA, to the studio. The trio discuss Joe’s recent rise in tes…

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James Cook Mapped the Globe Before Dying At the Hands of Hawaiians Who Once Worshipped Him 56:56

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Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan are known for discoveries, but it was Captain James Cook who made global travel truly possible. Cook was an 18th-century British explorer who mapped vast regions of the Pacific, including New Zealand and Australia’s eastern coast, with unprecedented accuracy. He meticulously conducted soundings to measure…

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Generational Divides in Company Culture What Gen Z Wants, Senior Living Care and Resident Rates, Long Term Care 8-19-25 59:24

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This episode discussed intergenerational workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges and benefits of having four generations working together. Ellen Khalifa presented an article from Newsweek, noting that Gen Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt to their preferences, such as continuous feedbac…

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American Anarchists: The Original Domestic Extremists 39:37

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In the early twentieth century, anarchists like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman championed a radical vision of a world without states, laws, or private property. Militant and sometimes violent, anarchists were heroes to many working-class immigrants. But to many others, anarchism was a terrifyingly foreign ideology. Determined to crush it, gover…

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Ageism, Senior Centers 8-12-25 50:33

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We discussed the benefits of senior centers in promoting healthy aging, highlighting their role in social engagement, assistance, outings, active aging, learning opportunities, nutritious dining, community support, and volunteer activities. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury emphasized the need for rebranding senior centers as community centers to avoid the…

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Project Updates with Teton.ai, Keep It Saved and The Art 2 Aging 57:29

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With a special introduction by Benjamin Surmi, Mikkel Wad Thorsen from Teton.ai presented an AI-driven system for personalized care in senior living and hospitals, aiming for a 4-5x return on investment. Gerard Ibarra introduced Keep It Saved, a digital legacy platform offering free and $10/month plans to organize critical data. Chris Henry discuss…

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OUR COUNTRY HATES MOMS? ft Jena Friedman 1:41:16

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open their email inbox to hear from a gal who wants to bone her new boss. C&K then discuss parents who regret having kids before welcoming stand-up comedian and writer, JENA FRIEDMAN, to the studio. The trio discuss Jena’s infamous encounter with U.S. Customs, the podcast bros who helped ge…

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100 Years Before Ford v. Ferrari, a Horse Breeder Revolutionized Thoroughbred Racing Through a Similar Obsession With Progress 1:14:41

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Horse racing was the most popular sport in early America, drawing massive crowds and fueling a cultural obsession with horses’ speed and pedigree. In the early 1800s, every town in America with a few thousand people had a horse racing track, with major cities drawing crowds of up to 50,000. In the midst of this was Alexander Keene Richards (1827–18…

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Western Rome Fell Due to Germanic Immigration, Mass Inflation, and a Bloated Bureaucracy 39:05

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It took little more than a single generation for the centuries-old Roman Empire to fall. In those critical decades, while Christians and pagans, legions and barbarians, generals and politicians squabbled over dwindling scraps of power, two men – former comrades on the battlefield – rose to prominence on opposite sides of the great game of empire. R…

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New Alzheimer's Association Study on Brain Health Diet and Exercise, Getting Enough Protein, How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the Hospital 8-5-25 1:04:10

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Benjamin Surmi highlighted a significant study reported by NPR July 28, 2025, showing that structured lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can improve brain health and reduce dementia risk. The Alzheimer's Association's $40 million commitment to implementing these findings was noted. Ellen Khalifa discussed the importance of protein inta…

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THIS P*SSY'S PETTY? ft Erma Camporese 1:30:47

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read an email from a woman asking if she should have a second kid. Krystyna then shares a reminder after witnessing a white woman put her hands where they don’t belong before C&K welcome NYC’s Love Doctor, ERMA CAMPORESE, to the studio. The trio discuss how to handle being cheated on, datin…

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Wellness Download: Catching Up with Ah.mi’s Rachel Johnson on Habits, Summits & Showing Up 50:14

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In this episode of Wellness Junkies, Amy sits down with returning guest Rachel Johnson, founder of ah.mi, a wellness brand and community supporting busy women through curated, relatable content and quarterly group challenges. It’s a candid catch-up on all things everyday wellness — from what really went down at the latest wellness summits to buildi…

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Why the Atomic Bombing of Japan is as Justified in 2025 as it was in 1945 52:29

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It's been 80 years since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the question of whether or not those bombings were justified has never been more contentious. That wasn't the case in the immediate aftermath: 85% of the American public approved the decision to bomb the cities in 1945, but this has dropped to 56% in more recent years, particularl…

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Surviving the Siege of Leningrad with Sawdust Bread and Iron Determination 46:54

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The first year of the siege of Leningrad that began in September 1941 marked the opening stage of a 900-day-long struggle for survival that left over a million dead. The capture of the city came tantalizingly close late that year, but Hitler paused to avoid costly urban fighting. Determined to starve Leningrad into submission, what followed was a w…

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AARP July 2025 Family Caregiver Report, Respecting Physical Labor Staff in Senior Living 7-29-25 59:44

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We discussed AARP's new report released in July on caregiving in the U.S. for 2025. The report highlights the need for policy changes, including federal tax credits, paid family leave, and better training for caregivers. The discussion also touched on the importance of treating caregiving as a respected profession and the potential role of immigrat…

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YOU WROTE JOKES FOR EMINEM? ft. Joseph Vecseyt 2:02:38

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read an update from last week’s daddy-daughter roleplay dilemma. C&K then discuss the unfortunate regularity of men killing their female partners instead of breaking up with them before welcoming back stand-up comedian, JOSEPH VECSEY, to the studio. The trio discuss being the rare grown man…

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Depression-Era Governor Huey Long Wanted to Confiscate Individual Fortunes Over $1 Million, Possibly Leading to His 1935 Assassination 1:05:41

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The most radical piece of legislation in the 20th century was Louisiana Governor Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth Plan,” a bold proposal to confiscate individual fortunes exceeding $1 million to fund healthcare, free college education, and a guaranteed minimum income for families struggling through the Great Depression—a plan so radical it sparked the…

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Rope Equals Fire as Humanity’s Most Important Invention: It Allowed Hunting Mammoths and Building Pyramids 55:36

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“‘Rope!’ muttered Sam[wise Gamgee]. ‘I knew I’d want it, if I hadn’t got it!’” Sam knew in the Lord of the Rings that the quest would fail without rope, but he was inadvertently commenting on how civilization owes its existence to this three-strand tool. Humans first made rope 50,000 years ago and one of its earliest contributions to the rise of ci…

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Selfcare with El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, MyUTI and Houston Bionics 48:51

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We featured three great self-care offerings all available at home. Dr. David Middaugh from El Paso Manual Physical Therapy made a clear case for non-surgical alternatives for osteoarthritis, emphasizing exercise and lifestyle changes. Utku Pehlivan from Houston Bionics introduced exoskeleton technology for in-home stroke rehabilitation, highlightin…

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Middle Age Changes for Taste and Touch, 55+ Community Choices, Smart Home Reality Check 7-22-25 1:00:28

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We discussed the impact of aging on the senses, focusing on taste and touch. Ray Gordon highlighted that taste changes in middle age due to reduced taste buds and olfactory receptors, suggesting hydration and nutrient-rich diets for taste and smell, as well as physical therapy to improve the performance of proprioception receptors in one’s feet. Ho…

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HOW’S YOUR SUMMER? 1:33:08

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On today’s early release episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON update listeners on how their Summers are going, complete with wrestling arenas, AOC run-ins, solo vacations, and immersive art. The duo then open their email inbox to read one woman’s sexual encounter that will live in infamy as one of the most disturbing emails read on the s…

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Finding Your Fitness Flow: Insights on Weightlifting, Healthy Living, and Mindset with CEO and Co-Founder of BODi, Carl Diakeler 43:16

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In this episode of Wellness Junkies, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Carl Daikeler — visionary entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, a longtime leader and innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With over four decades of experience, Carl shares the origin story of Beachbody and how it has evolved in…

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The Scopes Trial Was Entirely Orchestrated But Became an Unintended 1920s Culture War Touchpoint 56:43

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July 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial – a trial that exposed profound divisions in America over religion, education, and public morality. This was a legal case in Dayton, Tennessee, where high school teacher John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution, violating the state's Butler Act. The Butler Act was a 1925 Tennessee l…

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The Panda Was First Discovered By Theodore Roosevelt’s Sons During a 9-Month Expedition in Himalayan China 42:05

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In the late 1920s, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his younger brother Kermit, sons of President Theodore Roosevelt, wanted fame and glory apart from the family spotlight. They were seeking the “empty spots” on the maps, the areas that had yet to be explored and described by Westerners. From these remote places, they hoped to bring back exotic animals t…

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THE CULT LEADER WAS A BORED HOUSEWIFE FROM BROOKLYN? ft Parvati Shallow 1:39:38

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read an email from a woman disappointed in her dad’s reaction to a traumatizing event. C&K then discuss cool kids versus twat kids, movie theater etiquette, and the healing power of Auntie Anne’s before welcoming reality TV star and author, PARVATI SHALLOW, to the studio. The trio discuss b…

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Fall River Eldercare Emergency Protocols, Technology Use May Lower Dementia Risk, Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons 7-15-25 58:45

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Ellen Khalifa presented a CNN article on technology use lowering dementia risk, noting a 42% reduction in cognitive impairment from tech use. Benjamin Surmi reported on two articles on a well publicized senior living fire in Massachusetts, leading to a discussion of the importance of considering city resources and emergency services when choosing a…