Best Tom LaPorte Podcasts (2026)

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[Lost Episode] Rocky LaPorte - #50 52:32

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50 episodes doesn't seem like much, especially when you're currently scraping up against 3000, but back then it felt like a big deal. And speaking of big deals, Rocky was recently in a terrible car accident and needs to learn to walk again and all that fun stuff. On top of that, his daughter has stage four stomach cancer. You could say it hasn't be…

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Who doesn't love moving? - #2924 1:09:01

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Tom and Kathryn are moving once more. In fact, they already started. Whether they'll be done by Monday is anyone's guess. It's as big of a mystery as to why people who don't need plastic surgery get it anyway. On the show: Tom Alex Andy Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers Topics: Mom group drama Moving Minneapolis shenanigans Bradley Cooper looks like Barry …

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Surprisingly little talk about riots today - #2923 1:18:49

4d ago1:18:49

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Paramount Plus dropped the ball with Taylor Sheridan, who is apparently the most important man in television at the moment. Not that we'd know; we're still talking about the good old days of radio. In fairness to ourselves, it's kind of important to us. On the show: Tom Andy Kristyn Burtt Brittany Hagan Mike Bryant Topics: Oscars selection process …

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It's finally just warm enough for Tony Price to ride over - #2922 1:12:41

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Why all the hatred of one another? We may never know. But we do know that fire is scary. It's built into our DNA. We also know that war is scary. There are a lot of things that are scary, come to think of it. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Kristyn Burtt Tony Price Topics: California wildfire anniversary Stranger Things Gold Star Ride Foundation Viet…

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If you're a drummer, stay away from alcohol - #2921 1:18:52

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The rock and roll lifestyle is often not a long-lived one. But there are things you, as a famous rock star, can do to protect yourself. Don't drink entire bottles of liquor in a single night. Don't mix illicit drugs. Maybe even consider switching to decaf. Just because you're hardcore doesn't mean you can't be straight edge. On the show: Tom Kathry…

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Emotional Freedom, Food Freedom, and Self-Trust with Edie Feffer 50:38

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In this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth sits down with health coach and EFT practitioner Edie Feffer to explore the powerful connection between emotional health, food freedom, and self-trust. Edie shares her personal journey, explains primary vs. secondary food, and breaks down how Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) hel…

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Walz drops out, Mike Bryant drops in - #2920 1:13:54

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Walz is officially not seeking re-election, which means congratulations Governor Klobuchar. You know it's gonna happen. But you know what isn't gonna happen? Getting a reasonably priced first class plane ticket these days. I asked how much they were and they said "if you have to ask, you can't afford it". I don't get no respect. On the show: The fa…

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Two days into 2026 and we're already sick of superheroes - #2919 1:20:25

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Apparently they're making another Avengers movie. And then another one. Also there's Supergirl. And probably others too, but at this point the only thing left to say is "enough". Mario and Frankenstein on the other hand, it's about time those guys dominate the culture again for a while. We're bringing the 90s back, and this time we're leaving the c…

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[Lost Episode] Arj Barker - #48 53:08

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Arj is - or at least was, as far as we know - a dual citizen in Australia. It's a very laid back place, not like America where everything is so political and everyone hates one another and...hang on. This all sounds very familiar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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[Lost Episode] Jake Shannon - #47 49:22

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What's your opinion on hypnosis? Is it a ruse, or does it actually work? Maybe you don't have one and would like to acquire one? Well too bad, because Jake's book, The Hypnotist, is out of print. That'll happen after 13 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

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Reimagining Healthcare: Todd LaPorte on What Comes Next 1:01:02

7d ago1:01:02

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HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte joins Bob Roth to discuss how forward-looking leadership is reshaping healthcare in Arizona. From Scottsdale’s Blue Zones initiative to tackling social isolation, Todd explains the shift from sick care to well care. He also shares how HonorHealth is responsibly using AI and emerging technologies like virtual nursing, am…

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After all, 2025 could have been a lot worse - #2918 1:24:56

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Andy is at the helm today as the rest of the family enjoy Florida and its lack of icy conditions. It's our 2025 wrap-up show, so remember the mostly bad times with us as we reminisce about the LA wildfires, various celebrity deaths, and whatnot. Then Jesse comes back to talk the psychology of moving, dying, and resolution...ing. On the show: Andy K…

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[Lost Episode] Ali Wong - #46 51:02

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Once upon a time, Ali was a relatively unknown, relatively new comedian. Today, she's been in movies, TV shows, and she's even been on the Tom Barnard Podcast. Now that's what I call celebrity. That last one specifically, I mean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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We'll see you (and hopefully that 18 billion dollars) next year - #2917 1:15:44

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It's the last episode with Tom and Kathryn until 2026. Maybe spending time moving will help them forget about all the constant news about Minnesota fraud. Moving sucks, but it's better than dwelling on the negative. And that's our Christmas lesson for the year: cheer up. On the show: Tom Kathryn Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers Topics: Minnesota fraud Mov…

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Abusing children is bad - #2916 1:19:33

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Ever notice how child celebrities seem to have a lot of mental issues? It seems there may be a correlation between child actors and the adults that take advantage of them in every way you could think of. That's why we're here to say "just say no" to abusing children who work for your network. On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Topics: Minnesota …

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Kobe Bryant has his own lost episodes too - #2915 1:16:00

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Kobe Bryant shot footage for a documentary he planned on releasing. Then he died and it got buried. But it's still out there. Will it ever see the light of day? And if it does, will it be three and a half hours long like what feels like every movie? On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers Topics: Kobe Bryant documentary Jude is weir…

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Nick Swardson and Frank Caliendo are two peas in a very large pod - #2914 1:25:25

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Today we've got two comedians in two different locations, Tom and Kathryn in another, and the studio in yet another. Somehow, it all works out. I guess you could say it all works out in the end. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Kristyn Burtt Nick Swardson Frank Caliendo Topics: Oscars on YouTube David Harbour drama Getty Images is expensive Nick and F…

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Chris Maddock admires the newly decorated studio - #2913 1:18:32

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It's been seven months since Chris was last here, which in normal circumstances doesn't mean a whole lot. The past seven months, however, have been rather busy. He still made it in though, and it's a good thing too. Otherwise we might have spent the show talking about ancient TV shows and kids these days. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Kristyn Burtt…

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Mary Sansevere was also stabbed recently - #2912 1:11:19

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The human spine is a fragile thing, and when something goes wrong, it really goes wrong. Then you end up getting a needle repeatedly shoved into it. It's not quite as bad as it sounds, but it's still not pleasant. Certainly more bearable than two decades of early childhood parenting. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Costaki Economopoulos Kristyn Burtt…

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In which we react to Rob Reiner being brutally murdered - #2911 1:17:14

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According to what we currently know, Rob Reiner's son has been charged with stabbing him and his wife to death in their own homes. We're taking the controversial stance that breaking into your father's home and murdering him is bad. Very bad, even. Yes, we're brave that way. On the show: Tom Kathryn Alex Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammer See Privacy Policy …

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Knives out and Mike Lindell are both returning to form - #2910 1:20:31

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A lot of things aren't as good as they used to be. TV mainstays like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live. Restaurants. Even Disney. But that doesn't mean they have to keep trending downward. Mike Lindell got hit harder than any of us and he's rebuilding, even throwing his hat in the ring for Minnesota governor. Knives Out 2 sucked and now the thir…

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Stealing socks and drinking wine - #2909 1:36:14

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Aaron Schram joins us today to talk about Schram Vineyards, a local Waconia winery that Andy and Melissa went to for their anniversary. Small business is tough, and owning a vineyard is no exception. Actually it might be, because most small business doesn't involve trying to keep grapes from freezing to death. Maybe they can steal some socks to kee…

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If you want to get away with murder, don't Google "how to get away with murder" - #2908 1:12:18

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Any cop will tell you: criminals, by and large, aren't generally the brightest. There are exceptions, of course, but you usually don't hear about them because they don't incriminate themselves in a quest for insurance money (for example). It's also possible that maybe Minnesota doesn't produce the most savvy criminals because they're always preoccu…

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Today's show is a real cornucopia...or is it? - #2907 1:11:53

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Quick, how do you spell Berenstain Bears? Alright, maybe that one doesn't work when you type it out like that. But there are plenty of other Mandela Effects to theorize over. Diddy, for example. You might remember him as a rapper, but he's actually a raper. A very easy mistake to make. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Costaki Econompoulos Kristyn Burt…

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Inside the Future of Breast Care: A Conversation with Dr. Sommer Gunia 51:38

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Bob Roth welcomes back Dr. Sommer Gunia, a breast surgical oncologist with CBCAZ and HonorHealth, joined by patient, and Bob’s sister-in-law, Amy Dox. Dr. Gunia breaks down the newest breakthroughs in breast cancer surgery, from wire-free localization to glowing lymph-node mapping and real-time imaging that dramatically reduces repeat procedures. S…

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Our listeners antagonize Nancy Sinatra, and they love pizza - #2906 1:22:18

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Today we learn an important rule of broadcasting: don't mention pizza. Otherwise it'll dominate the conversation forever. That is exactly what happened today. We also found out that one of our regular listeners went viral on X, but not for any reason you're imagining. On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Topics: Joints and cigars are gross Eataly …

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Netflix is spending billions on WB and you're spending billions on health insurance - #2905 1:14:43

1M ago1:14:43

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If you had 72 billion dollars, what would you buy? Would you buy WB? Because you could. But you could also go more practical and buy six months worth of health insurance. With a $10,000 deductible. And no dental. On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers Topics: Everything is about money Kristyn's PBS drive Health insurance costs Netflix bu…

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Nuns, cheese, and weather, blended all together - #2904 1:20:25

1M ago1:20:25

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It was -10 this morning, so let's talk about advances in getting your car to start when it's so cold that gasoline turns into a solid. Or at least I assume that's what's going on inside my car. I'm not a mechanic. While we're at it, let's talk about advances in bottom of the barrel cheese. And by "advances" I mean "increasingly large quantities of …

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We come from the land of ice and snow - #2903 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

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Winter is officially here. I mean "official" by Minnesota standards: we're hitting sub-zero temperatures tonight. Now that's what you call winter. But what do you call a Real ID? Find out the difference and what you need the various types of Minnesota ID for on today's show, when we're not complaining about louts and scallywags. And vagabonds. On t…

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Minnesota, the state that offers very little - #2902 1:16:09

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December just started and we're looking at nearly a foot of snow with subzero temperatures. Our sports teams are almost all quite awful. Our government is even worse than our sports teams. Not that we have nothing but complaints. The Vikings sucking generates a solid 30-45 minutes of content every week via Bob's exasperation. Every cloud has a silv…

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Gen X, Solo Aging, and the Future of Care: A Conversation with Paurvi Bhatt 58:56

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Bob sits down with public health leader and caregiver advocate Paurvi Bhatt, founder and CEO of ThirdEyeFocus, for a powerful conversation about identity, caregiving, and the changing realities of aging in America. She shares her family’s immigration story, her father’s early example as a caregiver, and her own experience as a solo ager. Together, …

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Brad Blanks just can't stop going viral - #2901 1:16:00

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Winter has begun. Okay, technically winter still has another three weeks until it actually begins, but this is Minnesota. We've already got 8 inches of snow and it's gonna be in the negatives Wednesday night. It's winter. Kristyn and Brad spend all their time in warm climates so they wouldn't understand. On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Brad B…

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[Lost Episode] Shane Mauss - #45 52:03

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Shane is a laid back kind of guy. Possibly because of all the psychedelics. Another possibility is that in 2012, he had recently released his first comedy album and was riding high on the fame. He's also midwestern, which makes it so weird that he took so long to grow facial hair. It's like he never even dreamed of being a lumberjack despite growin…

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[Lost Episode] Frank Caliendo - #44 1:00:19

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This was Frank's first appearance on our show, and considering he was just on a couple weeks ago (and - surprise - is going to be on again in another couple weeks), it's safe to say he's been a show mainstay since the very beginning. His audio quality is a lot better now too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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[Lost Episode] Richard Carlbom - #43 1:10:34

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This episode represents two things of the past. One, when gay marriage wasn't legal everywhere in America. Two, when we used to have state-level politicians on. Now, we're not saying having Richard on was a bad idea, but we are saying that during the lifetime of the show, politicians have averaged toward insane for longer than not. A lot longer. Se…

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[Lost Episode] Tracy Dyer - #42 1:03:15

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We promised a Tracy-centric episode, and we delivered. I mean, she still spends a lot of it talking about her dad, but still. It's also one of the earliest instances of Kristyn returning as a semi-regular guest, before she became an extremely regular guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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From Navy Corpsman to Care Tech Innovator: Tom Maxwell 47:03

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Tom Maxwell on Tech, “Nanas,” and the Future of Home Care

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[Lost Episode] Dr. Wayne Dyer - #41 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Dr. Wayne Dyer - who unfortunately died just a couple years after doing our show - joined us in the early days to talk about being extraordinary. And really, what's more extraordinary than doing an interview on a podcast from Maui? His daughter Tracy also joined us, and she even stuck around after to do her own episode. Hear that one on the next Lo…

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We can name two people who could use some more Chinese food - #2900 1:20:46

2M ago1:20:46

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Today's topic is local Chinese places. Here in Minnesota we've got Leeann Chin. In California they, of course, have some place that's like a hundred dollars a plate. Either way, it's good stuff, and you should probably eat enough of it that people can't see your bones through your skin. Speaking of which, Tim screened Wicked part 2, so make sure to…

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Special Needs Week continues with Ryan from Lionsgate Academy - #2899 1:15:30

2M ago1:15:30

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First we had Mama Mimi, then we talked about the autism epidemic (such as it is), and now today we talk solutions for kids grades 7-12. We're full spectrum when discussing the spectrum. We've also got an update since yesterday: no, people are not going to stop talking about the Epstein files until they're actually released. If anything, they're tal…

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According to Jeff Cesario, comedy equals tragedy plus childhood - #2898 1:39:31

2M ago1:39:31

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Congress more or less unanimously voted to release the Epstein files, which is good news because it means people might finally shut up about them. I don't care who gets indicted, I just want to hear about something else. For example, let's hear about how having a hard childhood makes you a better comedian. Those defense mechanisms can be pretty pow…

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Costaki is back from Berlin, where football is still fun - #2897 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

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In Germany, there are no NFL-related territory wars. After all, how could there be? They don't have an NFL team. Instead, they just pick who they like. It's kind of like how in Florida, they don't have ice skating so instead they skate on whichever surface is most suitable to them. Well I guess it's not actually like that at all, but how else am I …

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Mama Mimi is a neurodivergent allegiant - #2896 1:34:23

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There are a lot of people with kids out there who need extra help with language. Whether they don't read well, talk well, or spell well, it can be hard to know what the best way forward is. Mimi seeks to solve that with a one stop shop for all your education and community needs at mamamimi.com. Then, once you're done with all that stress, why not m…

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Mary Furlong on the Longevity Economy and the Future of Caregiving 52:46

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Host Bob Roth sits down with longevity pioneer and serial entrepreneur Mary Furlong to explore how innovation is reshaping aging. Mary shares the story behind SeniorNet and ThirdAge, the rise of the 8.3 trillion dollar longevity economy, and why boomers are rewriting what it means to grow older. They dig into AI, age tech, caregiver shortages, hous…

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Tom and Kathryn return for the final warm day of the year - #2895 1:07:27

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It's gonna be 65, but don't get used to it. This is Minnesota, and that means November is winter. Or at least winter-adjacent. But that's okay. You don't care how cold it is when you're watching the coming onslaught of Christmas movies and messed up thrillers. Why those two seem to correlate I cannot say. Yin and yang, I guess. On the show: The fam…

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Bridging the rift between the left and the right - #2894 1:21:50

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We talk about how nobody gets along a lot on this show. Too much, some would say. But it is a real problem. Kraig from Braver Angels knows this. That's why his organization gets people together from both sides to have conversations. And yes, it's very sad that simply getting people to talk and not immediately throw a hissy fit is something that req…

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Stalking the United States budget - #2893 1:09:51

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Stalkers are weird. They're also weirdly common. It seems like every other person has a story of an ex stalking them to some degree. Why do they do it? Perhaps the same reason people think being so famous you can't leave your house is a good idea: some people are just wired different. On the show: Tom Andy Kristyn Burtt Topics covered: Stalkers Dan…

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Serve our country by having 67 children - #2892 1:18:27

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It's veterans day - not to be confused with memorial day - so let's take a moment to thank all the men who fought for our country. Then let's take a moment to thank all the women who had double digit numbers of children. Then let's get crazy and talk about nonuplets why not. Beats talking about sports or backed up sink drains. On the show: Tom Kath…

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Health of both the physical and mental variety - #2891 1:20:30

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We didn't set out to make a podcast about health. Things just turned out that way. Maybe it's because everyone is constantly losing and unlosing weight, making sure their mental state is sound, and getting diagnosed with various neurological disorders. Or maybe it's because we're secretly part of the MAHA movement and it's our insidious plot to get…

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A birthday of cupcakes, dystopian futures, and brutal alien hunters - #2890 1:19:40

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Tom is 74 today, which normally would call for cake. Alas, the quest for pound droppage takes priority. But that's okay. You don't need cake to enjoy your birthday. Movies about evil extradimensional entities and tentacle-faced monsters who want to kill you are just as enjoyable. Depending on who you are, of course. On the show: The family Kristyn …