I've been toying with the idea of a podcast for a while now, but couldn't think of a format. Then it hit me: I talk way too much, but I don't listen enough. I don't try to learn. I think too often about what I'm going to say next, instead of concentrating on what other people are saying. Likewise, I've come to feel that these days, everyone wants to convince, but no one wants to teach. This is a guest phone-in, prerecorded podcast where you get to teach me about something you're interested i ...
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Tony LaRocca Podcasts

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008: Letting the Hate Flow! Trump, Kirk, Kimmel, and the First Amendment Under Siege
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54:02What happens when criticizing the president becomes a crime, when free speech is rebranded as “hate”? From Charlie Kirk’s death to school shootings, from the First and Second Amendments to late-night satire, let's peel back the rhetoric, the power moves, and the danger to society. What does this redefinition of dissent under Trump really cost us — …
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007: Perspiration-Free Perspectives - Dr. Egotist's 100% Snake Oil Self-Help Remedies!
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33:30In this episode, our completely unlicensed quack of a podcaster delves into the fun, fascinating world of anxiety, complete with ways to help yourself through it.By Tony LaRocca
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006: TDS - Truth Derangement Syndrome
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1:08:04In which our intrepid podcaster rants about how Trump and the GOP have betrayed Republican values while also taking random pot shots at the Left. Flavored with a smidgen of speculation, a pinch of naughty language, and a dash of good old-fashioned conspiracy theory!By Tony LaRocca
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005: A Returning Stream of Consciousness, Dreams, and Political Restraint
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18:39After a four-year hiatus, The Egotistical Podcast is back – this time with a fresh, free-flowing format. No interviews, no script – just me sharing whatever’s on my mind in a stream-of-consciousness style. This episode dives into the fascinating world of dreams (with just a small side of political ranting). Pop in your earbuds, and enjoy!…
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Fellow author Brian Hartman discusses writing, editing, literary influences, and reads an excerpt from one of his short stories. (Warning: explicit language.)By Tony LaRocca
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003: Anthony J. LaRocca Sr. My father, at the age of 89, tells stories from LaRocca family history spanning three generations - from his grandfather’s emigration from Sicily to America to his own trials in the Korean War, and culminating with his meeting my mother. A must hear!By Tony LaRocca
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Therapist Connie Merriman talks with us about depression, trauma, and addiction, along with some techniques to help overcome anxiety and panic.By Tony LaRocca
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Vivian Miller (nom de guerre) tells us her experiences and views as an adoptee, along with her advice and insights for parents.By Tony LaRocca
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