Best Todd Connor Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 426: Is Free Speech in Trouble? with Connor Murnane of FIRE 1:01:27

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Dive into the fiery world of free speech in this episode featuring Connor Murnane, Campus Advocacy Chief of Staff at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression). Once focused solely on college campuses, FIRE expanded its mission in 2022 to champion free speech nationwide, tackling issues from K-12 book bans to citizen journalists’ ri…

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392: Jed Archibald is Impressed with Empress and So Much More 1:04:47

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This week we are joined by Jed Archibald for his first solo interview, and he didn’t disappoint. Coming from a family deeply rooted in dentistry, his father worked closely with Dr. Gordon Christensen. Jed has built his own reputation as an innovator. In 2006 he launched Archibald Digital, embracing CAD/CAM at a time when most technicians were skept…

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Ep 425: How to Disagree Without Losing Your Humanity, with Wilk Wilkinson 49:54

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Wilk Wilkinson, host of Derate the Hate and Director of Media Systems and Operations at Braver Angels, joins host Cody Cook to talk about our polarized political climate and how to rise above it. Braver Angels is a cross-partisan grassroots movement that strives to bridge toxic partisan divides through civil dialogue and civic renewal. Wilkinson sh…

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AI in Film - Bryan Lewandowski 1:35:30

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Today Bryan Lewandowski shares his thoughts on monster movies, screenplay structure, storytelling, and AI in Film. Support the showBy John Evans

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RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna 35:37

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RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby World Cup 2025 Belle of the Ball, Freda Tafuna joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about her breakout performance, scoring 6 tries in two matches, and how a wakeup call from coach Sione Fukofuka helped her secure her RWC roster spot. Also, what’s next for her after …

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391: Amy Helayel & Todd Hydock: Viva Las Locators with Zest 1:07:46

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DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! Who wouldn't want to become a Master at the…

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Ep 424: Why Christians Should Care About Bitcoin, with Jordan Bush 1:30:40

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Doug Stuart sits down with Jordan Bush—missionary, author, and Bitcoin advocate—for a deep dive into the intersections of sound money, faith, and global impact. Jordan shares his firsthand experiences as a missionary witnessing the economic collapse in Venezuela, which opened his eyes to the human cost of currency debasement and the urgent need for…

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USA Men Qualify for RWC27! Will Hooley Breaks it Down 1:04:42

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby Commentator, The Rugby Rundown’s Co-Host, and Eagles #517, Will Hooley joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about USA Men finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and what it means for American rugby fans. Also, Will shares his opinions on USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence’s comments about Canadian rugb…

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390: FDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 3 with Leah Gold & BONUS with Jade Connors 1:10:57

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The race is OVER! Thank you to everyone that donated to this wonderful organization. But the fundraising doesn't end at the race, you can donate all year long at: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ This week wraps up the collection of conversations we got at the Jensen Dental booth at the FDLA Symposium and Expo. Thank you Jensen Dental for…

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Ep 423: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Intellectual Property, with Stephan Kinsella 1:03:25

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Stephan Kinsella was our guest to talk about "intellectual property," the concept that an individual's ideas belong to them and should be protected from free use by others through law. Stephan is a patent attorney and libertarian writer in Houston whose book Against Intellectual Property is the seminal work on this subject. We discussed why intelle…

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ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco Balsas 39:21

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ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco Balsas In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill welcomes two members of the newest American Rugby Premiership side, Atlanta Premier Rugby, Daemon Torres, who many of you may remember from his Rugby ATL and Dallas Jackal playing days, and ARP’s Head Coach, Francesco Balsas to talk…

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389: FDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 2 with Nick Bathija, Shanna Gripp, & Mark Stueck 1:08:38

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 422: Is MAHA Libertarian? with Elizabeth Nolan Brown 50:01

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Doug Stuart welcomes Elizabeth Nolan Brown—senior editor at Reason, author of the bi-weekly Sex and Tech newsletter, co-founder of Feminists for Liberty, and adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they dive deep into the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement, exploring its roots, cultural evolution, and increasing inter…

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Thin UCLA Freshman to MLR #1 Overall Draft Pick, Will Sherman 39:05

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and guest host, MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant are joined by this year’s Major League Rugby’s Number 1 overall draft pick, Will Sherman to talk about his rise at UCLA and becoming the 2nd player ever from UCLA to be drafted No. 1 overall, also what is he learning while playing for Randwick Rug…

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388: FDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 1 with Savannah Jones, Gabriel Jimenez, Tom Zaleske, & Josh Williams 1:17:27

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 421: The Case for Dads, with Adam B. Coleman 1:00:41

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Join us on the Libertarian Christian Podcast for a compelling conversation with Adam B. Coleman, author of The Children We Left Behind and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. In this episode, Adam dives deep into the societal impacts of family separation, exploring how fatherlessness, homelessness, and childhood trauma turn into issues like drug add…

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Filmmaking and Film School - Isabelle Kalkwarf 1:05:44

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Isabelle Kalkwarf is a filmmaker who is making films before she starts film school. She talks about challenges she's faced, what she's learned, and why she thinks film school will be worth it for her. Insta: isabellefilms Youtube: filmsbyisabelle Support the showBy John Evans

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387: Dr. Brandon Kofford is Getting Even Smarter About Conversions 1:09:31

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 420: Nick Gillespie on Culture, Choice, and the Pluralist Case for Liberty 1:23:25

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Nick Gillespie joins Doug Stuart to trace his path from Catholic kid in an immigrant family to a postmodern libertarian—and why that journey made him bullish on freedom of movement and a more “mongrel” America. We talk through the Ellis Island frame for sane, humane immigration, why “build a wall around the welfare state” is the sharper rejoinder, …

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From Wrestler and Defensive Tackle, to Internationally capped Prop, Tonga Kofe 40:50

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy gave a fun and informative conversation with USA Eagle Tonga Kofe about his meteoric rise in rugby, going from American football players and wrestler to an international capped rugby player in merely a couple years, his success thus far resulting in a professional contract with Prem club, Leiceste…

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386: Farewell to IDS 2025 & exocad Part 11 with Agata Bak, Iman Ansari, & Larry Bodony 1:01:13

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 419: Christian Anarchism at FreedomFest, with Cody Cook 21:13

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In this Freedom Fest 2025 presentation, The Anarchist Anabaptist author Cody Cook explores the historical and philosophical alignment between Christian principles and libertarian anarchism. Rooted in the early church's and 16th-century Anabaptism's rejection of state violence and coerced faith, the talk highlights shared values like voluntaryism, n…

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RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 38:36

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RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome back to the show, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, as he and the team prepare for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Sione talks about the team’s performance against Fiji and Canada, and what will it take to defeat E…

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How to start your acting journey - Alexis Vanleuven 49:19

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Today we talk to Lexi Vanleuven about how to start acting. Support the showBy John Evans

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385: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, & Dr. Eimear O’Connell 58:12

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DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! Yet even more conversations that Elvis and …

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Ep 418: Is Zionism Biblical? with Chris Todd and Jacob Winograd 1:08:27

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Cody Cook sits down with Jacob Winograd, host of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, and Chris Todd, a missionary in the Middle East, to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict through a Christian lens. Todd shares his work providing trauma therapy to war-affected individuals in Lebanon, highlighting the human toll of conflict. The trio critiques the evang…

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Rural vs Urban Filmmaking - Connor McFarlane 1:07:13

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Today's episode features filmmaker Connor McFarlane. We talk about Connor's new feature film THRIFTERS, the struggles and benefits of being a rural filmmaker vs an urban one, and whether nudity is ever a necessary choice in film. Support the showBy John Evans

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384: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 9 with Paul Dowling, Jacqueline Ffrench, & Thomas Baaske 1:02:14

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 417: COVID Revisited at FreedomFest, with Benjamin Giffone 20:00

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Benjamin Giffone, author of the LCI-published book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID, gave this presentation at FreedomFest 2025. Benj takes on one of the most controversial topics of our time—COVID-19 and the role of the Church in a world increasingly dominated by state control. He dives into how the pandemic…

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USA’s Trampolining Flanker - Georgie Perris-Redding 54:39

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy cover the latest in MLR news, specifically the news of NOLA Gold folding, perhaps just for the season, and the merger of both California’s teams. Then USA Women’s Eagle, No. 303, comes on the show to talk about her recovery from major knee injury, facing Canada this weekend and her World Cup preps…

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383: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 8 with Dr. Milad Shadrooh, Dr. Robbie Hughes, Zelko Relic, & Ben Weber 1:01:57

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 416: The Future of the Libertarian Party, with Paul Darr 49:06

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Host Cody Cook sits down with Paul Darr, Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, to explore the current state and future direction of the Libertarian Party. Darr shares his journey from foster care to military service, shaping his libertarian views through personal experiences with state overreach and incompetence. He discusses efforts to…

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382: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 7 with Jade Connors and Lisa Aguirre 1:06:00

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It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events…

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Ep 415: Can Libertarians Make Immigration Great Again? with Alex Nowrasteh 54:43

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Is immigration chaos at the border a failure of libertarian ideals—or government itself? Host Doug Stuart is joined by Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, to tackle the heated issues around immigration policy and American history. Fresh off his Soho Forum debate with Dave Smith, Alex reflects…

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381: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 6 with Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher 1:00:58

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When you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it. First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We…

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Quins to Eagles - Newly Capped, Makeen "Makka" Alikhan 30:58

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Eagle, Makeen Alikhan to talk about making his debut. Did Canada ever come calling? Will Anthem win a game next season? And what will it mean to take the field against his former Quins teammates when USA faces England in DC. All that, and more! Be sure to tune into the 2nd half of the …

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New England Free Jacks Head Coach, Ryan Martin 34:42

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On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, New England Free Jacks and Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about the Free Jacks 3-Peat and all the players who made it possible, including Pala Balakana, Brock Webster and how impactful Harrison Boyle was to the team, leaving his attorney job to return to rugby. Be sure t…

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Ep 414: From 1999 to Here: How the Triumph of Low Culture Created Our Political Moment, with Ross Benes 57:21

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On this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with author and journalist Ross Benes to discuss his latest book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. The conversation dives deep into how the most sensational and “trashy” pop culture of the late 90s—think Jerry Springer, pro …

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380: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 5 with John Krier & Dr. Jeff Horowitz 1:06:10

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DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! We are once again showcasing some wonderful…

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Ep 413: Mere Economics, with Caleb S. Fuller 1:12:27

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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Caleb S. Fuller, Associate Professor of Economics at Grove City College and co-author of Mere Economics. Together, they explore the foundational concepts of economics through a Christian lens, drawing on the new book Fuller co-authored with Art Carden. Dr. Fuller expl…

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2025 MLR Finals Recap - Bill & Fitzy recaps the ups and downs on the weekend 35:37

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In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and Fitzy breakdown last weekend's actions in Pawtucket, where the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats to win their record breaking 3rd straight championship. An achievement no other professional team in the US has done in 23 years! Who were the game changers and stars? How did the…

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379: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 4 with Juan David Jaramillo, Luis Diego Monsalve, Steve Campbell, & Dr. Nicolas Rohde 1:10:24

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Elvis and Barb are back (once again) with more amazing conversations that they got at the exocad booth during the 4 days at IDS 2025 in Cologne, Germany. First up is two gentlemen out of Columbia that their lab 70 years ago decided that it was easier if they just started manufacturing their own materials. Juan David Jaramillo and Luis Diego Monsalv…

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ARRxTFR Live at MLR Championship Fan Festival 2025 1:01:38

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In this special live podcast, Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising, teams up with Ryan Ye and Matt Ye, of The Fantasy Ruckers, to bring you a live broadcast from the Major League Rugby Championship Fan Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bill, Ryan and Matt breakdown the matchup between the defending MLR Champs, New England Free Jacks, and the Hous…

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Ep 412: Beyond Open vs. Closed Borders 1:15:15

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In this episode, host Doug Stuart is joined by Jim Babka and Jacob Winograd for a lively conversation that moves beyond the oversimplified "open versus closed borders" debate. Together, they reflect on the recent Soho Forum clash between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh, dissect how libertarians can approach immigration theory and policy, and discuss …

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2025 Championship Weekend! WER & MLR Finals Previews 1:03:33

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In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy return after a short sabbatical just in time to preview the MLR Championship match with the help of The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye and the WER Legacy Cup with YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young! Who has the upper hand in Rhode Island, New England Free Jacks or Houston SaberCats? Can the New York Exiles up…

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Evolutionary Psychology - Dr. Todd Shackelford 1:02:38

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Today’s guest is Dr. Todd Shackelford. Dr. Shackelford is an Evolutionary Psychologist. He’s a distinguished professor at Oakland University in Michigan where he is currently serving as chair. He’s an APA fellow and the editor in chief of the academic journals Evolutionary Psychology and Evolutionary Psychology Science. His research focuses on sexu…

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BAD and DIFFICULT Movies - Dr. Matt Strohl 1:20:45

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This is episode two of the John Evans podcast where we talk about philosophy, psychology, movies, and other stuff. Today’s guest is Matt Strohl. Matt received his PhD in Philosophy from Princeton University and is a professor at the University of Montana where he teaches ethics, ancient philosophy, and aesthetics. He’s also a cinephile and he’s wri…

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Short Film On Film - Tanner Browning 1:12:14

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Tanner Browning is a filmmaker who made a short film on 16mm after receiving a Big Sky Film Grant from the Montana Department of Commerce. Support the showBy John Evans

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378: Brandi Nowak & Marybeth Starr Are Bringing a Festival to Labs 1:04:46

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Check out the article in the latest issue of JDT about Barb and Elvis' visit to IDS: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadl.memberclicks.net%2Fassets%2Fjdt%2FJDTJJ25%2FFeature%2520JDT_7_25.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CElvis%40derbydental.com%7Cc33fea7508384105f07a08ddad0e04e9%7C6fa28314e906466889bfaddab1c310c2%7C0%7C0%7C638856…

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Ep 411: Prehistoric Anarchist Societies? with Dr. Charles Stanish 59:30

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Dr. Charles Stanish was our guest to talk about his archaeological work and what it tells us about the evolution of human cooperation and complex societies–and particularly the surprising existence of complex stateless societies and what we might learn from them. Dr. Stanish is an archaeologist who has worked extensively in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile…