We bring on business owners, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone in the know of Long Beach California. We discuss our love for the city of Long Beach and the surrounding areas. Topics discussed are business, real estate, food, art, or anything dealing with the great city of Long Beach.
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We Write Things Podcasts
At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you beyond the headlines and helps make sense of what everyone is talking about. Host David Rind talks to experts, reporters on the front lines and the real people impacted by the news about what they've learned – and why it matters. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Hosted by James Thayer, the podcast is a practical, step-by-step manual on how to craft a novel. It presents a set of tools for large issues such as story development and scene construction (Kirkus Reviews said Thayer's novels are "superbly crafted') and it also examines techniques that will make your sentence-by-sentence writing shine. The New York Times Book Review has said Thayer's "writing is smooth and clear. it wastes no words, and it has a rhythm only confident stylists achieve.
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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Cheryl Strayed, also known as Sugar, says writing taught her how to give advice. In this moment of uncertainty, she’s setting aside advice-giving in favor of wisdom-seeking and turning to the writers who have long inspired her for courage and insight. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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This podcast is for any aspiring authors who are feeling overwhelmed... it's time to feel confident in your writing abilities and empowered to write your novel!I help confused first-time authors write with ease so they can finish their debut novel.In this podcast, we delve into understanding the key elements that make up a brilliant novel with actionable strategies so you can write the THING.
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
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The lovable louts from WeWritethings.co come together to discuss, well, things. Tune in to hear about the latest movies, games, bizarre snacks... and a rant or two about what is getting on our nerves this week.
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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
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There are two types of podcast shows. One set is made up of the host/hosts sharing the best of knowledge from their view, while the other set is made up of you and me. Yes, you and me! Make Things Write is the only podcast that features the opinion of its listeners because we believe that your opinion counts. Bringing light to every corner (koro) is our goal, using truth as our medium is our way. IG: @mtwpodcast Host: @kehkah.ep | Twitter: @kehkah_ep
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at https://www.bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
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Entrepreneur, among other things... “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.
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A podcast for women who are ready speak their truth, write their stories, and inspire the world with memoir writing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT Bestselling author, inspirations speaker, kidnapping survivor, and founder of Soul Speak Press. We are here educate and inspire all women who feel compelled to tell their stories and who also need community and support along that journey into the publishing world.
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The Playwriting Podcast
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The Playwriting Podcast, hosted by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, will offer strategies and techniques for playwrights (and writers in general) "to get out of their heads" and write better, feel more motivated, get into that CREATIVITY ZONE, find more productive ways to complete a work, and to simply have more fun creating! Each episode we will explore what works and what doesn't work, so that you can jump start your playwriting and take your work to the next level.
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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
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Are you a writer looking for some help and encouragement? Want to improve your writing and advance your career? Or maybe you're just getting started and don't know what you need yet. Author and teacher Kitty Bucholtz and her guests are happy to help you on the sometimes difficult and often lonely road writers travel. Learn to build your business, whether you're traditionally published or self-published, and improve your craft, regardless of where you are as an author. Together, we can write ...
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Ah the 80s! A time of great nostalgia. Stephen King horror reigns and D&D unites nerds in basements everywhere! Sit back with your Eggos and enjoy our scene by scene recap and analysis. Hosted by Queenie and Jahnya. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too! Write to us at [email protected] Check out what else we like to talk about at RandomTeaPodcasts.com
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This podcast takes a deep, introspective look into all things Gaming and Music. Join us in keeping up with the latest news, trends, debates, culture shifts in the music and gaming world. This podcast is presented by N.O.M.A.D.S. & Jones N' For Sports. Instagram : Just_Fukin_Write Snapchat : Just-Wriite Twitter : Just_Fukn_Write Email : [email protected]
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Feeling Things with Amy & Kat is a podcast for anyone who’s ever had feelings—or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what’s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table—big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it’s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some st ...
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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This is Scripty Business. The made-up show about made-up movies. We have three episodes to turn three random words into one amazing movie pitch. Episode one is all about the three-act structure and setting. Episode two is about characters and themes. And episode three is A, B, C plotlines and sequences. But here is the thing. For each new episode in the Arc we throw in a game-changing, world-shaking, devastating and hilarious curveballs with the dreaded Wheel of Doom! And even worse, every e ...
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Welcome to One More Thing(s), the bite-sized arts and culture podcast that tries to find one more important thing to think about in this busy world. Each episode, host Brock Kingsley picks a film, a book, an artist, a piece of artwork, a song…something that is worth spending a little bit of time with and digs into it. We invite you to do the same. Occasional special topics and interviews. Follow on Instagram @onemorethingspod
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We grew up on movie sets. Now we act, write, direct, produce, edit, and teach. So we know a thing or two about movies. And even when we don’t, we’ll talk about them anyway. Each week we dissect one movie and whatever else strikes our fancy. Informed opinions, inside information, occasional guests, personal stories, and tons of spoilers. Check out our merch at ArkinBros.com Follow us on Facebook at The Arkin Brothers Talk About Movies Follow Anthony on Instagram @clemtorment Follow Matthew on ...
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The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast
Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson
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Join us as we chat about our monthly scripture writing topics as we seek to meet God daily in His Word. Hosted by Kristen Hicks, Ashley Deffenbaugh, Christy Cook, Alyssa Clark, & Kelly Epperson, this podcast is released every other Monday.
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A games and literature podcast all about stories and game dev, from London-based indie developers Weather Factory. Currently all about making a CRPG with a two-person team.
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Hello! Welcome to the Gourmet Pens Club podcast! This is a collective of creators and callings that bring us together. We'll be chatting about fountain pens and other tools, inks, papers, pen shows, pen friends, and more. Please join us with your favorite pen and notebook, doodle along as we chat; let's hang out!
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Gamewoven is an Actual Play podcast born from a frivolous idea that we think has been bubbling under the surface of AP for a few years now. You've heard of building a setting with The Quiet Year and then playing in that setting, but at Gamewoven we ask "can we go deeper?" Our goal is to build an entire world one game at a time. Rather than write out our worldbuilding ideas to make them coherent and internally consistent, we will pick a game every 2-4 weeks and see what kind of world emerges ...
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For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a developer and how the art and practice of software programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, we host important conversations and fascinating guests that will help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed. Hosted by Ben Popper, Cassidy Williams, and Ceora Ford, the Stack Overflow Podcast is your home for all things code.
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A creative outlet for the discussion of those things you wish you could say but may not be able to. Each week I write a letter and we spring of it to discuss where it came from and how it helps us navigate our own narration of this thing called life.
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We're Kerry and Becky Holton, a husband and wife ministry team who advocate for the wellness of the church, its leaders, and its future. On this podcast, we simply share with you the things we're thinking on. The goal? To help us all continue to grow in the areas of life, spirituality, theology, church and mental health. Join us each week, as we write about church wellness in the Growing Steady Newsletter and expand on those conversations in this podcast. Keep growing, friends!
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Here we talk creativity, confidence, and presence through conversations with inspiring teachers and spiritual leaders who walk the path ahead of us. You’ll hear my personal stories—woven with poetry, storytelling, and even musical episodes—all rooted in a spirit of reconnecting with the magic of life and inspiring you to remember that your dreams are made for people like you. Above all, this is a space for discovering what it means to live with deeper awareness, to bring yoga into leadership ...
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"What the Hack?" is the award-winning true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.
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Weekly ideas that can change your life from me and the best in the world.
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The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us. The Play’s the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. S ...
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Welcome to Tame Wellness Podcast! Tame is a non-profit organization located in Fraser, Co. We offer recovery activities for the community, and mental health and addiction support. We get together and talk about our mental health, recovery, how we got clean and how we stay clean. With a bunch of crazy stories thrown into it! We also touch on updates at Tame wellness center and our plans to help the community!Tame wants to hear from you! Write us an email: [email protected] to donate to ...
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Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Emmy Award-winning writer/producer on "Lost" and creator of "The Middleman") and Jose Molina (writer/producer on "Sleepy Hollow," "Firefly," "Castle" and "Law & Order: SVU") share their hard-earned experiences, giving practical, straight-shooting advice on breaking into television and staying there!
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In this special episode, we look at some of the top stories of the past year that will continue making headlines in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN Podcasts
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The Goth letters: why the alphabet goes off the rails after T, with Danny Bate
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1147. In this bonus segment that originally ran in October, we look at the fascinating history of the "new letters" of the alphabet — V, W, X, Y, and Z. Danny Bate explains why T was the original end of the alphabet and how letters were added by the Greeks and Romans. We also look at the origin of the letter Y, which was originally a vowel, and the…
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Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260101 The Listening Room - improve your listening skills here:✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng…
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Our Words of the Year + When Relationships Feel Divided (Couch Talks)
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Before they get to the listener question, Amy and Kat share their words of the year for 2026. Amy also randomly shares her desire to be a cowgirl, so maybe she’ll have more of those vibes this year as well. TBD. Today’s email is from an anonymous mom struggling to support her son’s love for being in band while her husband openly discourages it. Amy…
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Oil Tanker Mystery, Trump Pulls National Guard, Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration and more
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We start with an oil tanker that’s being pursued by the US near Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee has released the closed-door hearing testimony of a former special counselor. The National Guard is leaving several key democratic cities for now. New York City mayor welcomes a new mayor at midnight. Plus, the search for the body of a missing t…
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#125 - Bobby Klinck: Is AI Better Than a Human Lawyer? How Automation is Changing the Legal Game
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In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Klinck, a Harvard Law graduate and former federal prosecutor who walked away from the "dream career" in Big Law to redefine legal protection for entrepreneurs. Bobby shares the dramatic "coffee cup" moment during a Sunday night conference call that pushed him to start his own firm the very next day with no pl…
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2026 Healthcare Changes, Gaza Aid, Seafood Heists and more
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2026 will bring changes to healthcare premiums and SNAP benefits in some states. The government has frozen federal child care payments in Minnesota. We explain why Israel is threatening to suspend aid groups in Gaza. California will be ringing in the new year with more heavy rain. Plus, $400,000 worth of seafood has been stolen in New England. Lear…
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Tatiana Schlossberg Dies, Consumer Protection Watchdog Survives, Flu Cases Spike and more
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We start with the untimely death of President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter. The FBI and DHS are investigating fraud allegations in Minnesota. A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Foreign ministers from 10 countries have issued a call to action in Gaza. Plus, we exp…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 469th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Your Goals for 2026 - A Simple Way! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC PRODUCTION-BASED PLAY IN 28 DAYS! https://www.manhattanrep.com/28dayplay $50 off until Jan…
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What Items in Your House Do You Need to Fire? A Performance Review for Your Stuff
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Amy and Kat are feeling motivated and introduce a simple but powerful way to declutter: give your stuff a performance review. Inspired by a tip from a Harvard professor, they talk about how we “hire” items to do a job and how freeing it can be to fire the things that no longer serve you. They also break down the red flags that your house might have…
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Venezuela Port Strike, MN Police Surge, Kennedy Center Cancellations and more
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The US struck its first target inside Venezuela earlier this month. President Donald Trump has wrapped up two days of diplomacy with Israel and Ukraine’s leaders. We explain how a viral video by a led to a surge of police presence in Minnesota. More artists are cancelling their appearances at the Kennedy Center. Plus, this iconic musician has reach…
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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot.
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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…
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Episode 232: The Very Private Digital New Year Episode
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E Jean Carroll was once described by one of her editors as being “institutionally incapable of being uninteresting” - and Carroll is exactly that. Elizabeth “E” Jean Carroll is a journalist, author, and advice columnist. Her “Ask E Jean” column was one of the longest-running advice columns in American publishing, featured in Elle magazine from 1993…
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How AI is helping us build better communities
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MIT and Stanford professor Alex “Sandy” Pentland joins the show to explore the power of communities for shared knowledge and how AI could hurt or help the growth of these communities. Ryan and Sandy dive into the findings from Sandy’s new book Shared Wisdom: Cultural Evolution in the Age of AI, the ethical implications of rapidly advancing technolo…
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Trump-Netanyahu Meeting, China’s War Games, Former Heavyweight Champ Injured and more
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President Donald Trump praised his meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister, even as disagreements remain. The president also shared an update on the US’ campaign against Venezuela. China is conducting “major military drills” around Taiwan. A second pilot has died after a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey. Plus, weeks after an epic knock out, a Bri…
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Madison Cunningham on 'Ace', processing through songwriting, & how the right words bring release
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On Ace, Madison Cunningham processes the cycles of heartbreak and falling in love again. For this episode, Madison's second time on the podcast, we sat down at her LA home and discussed the record at length. Find Madison on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3h9TfIgwhovQELlP2jj4xL?si=poBMbSTbT9u4QcNWMO4vvw On Apple Music: https://music.apple.…
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Tame Podcast Episode 11: The Consequences of Raising Soft Children
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This podcast dives into the uncomfortable truth behind soft parenting, modern comfort culture, and the growing epidemic of emotional fragility in today’s kids. We explore how overprotecting children is not only hurting their resilience—it’s fueling entitlement, anxiety, and a lack of real-world grit. This episode breaks down how these trends ripple…
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Look at this year, Is been full of tears and fear. One thing still remains unclear, Through the fog of many a beer We deliver one final gift to your ear. My dear, the best-of-worst of awards. Now cheer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By SoulHole
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Mar-A-Lago Peace Talks, Winter Weather Warnings, NJ Helicopter Crash and more
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We start with how peace talks fared between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader in Florida. A winter storm is causing travel disruptions across large parts of the US. An investigation is underway after two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey. A train has derailed in Mexico. Plus, it’s time to wave goodbye to this New York staple. Learn…
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One Thing: Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
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If you binge-watched “The Diplomat” or “Death by Lightning” this year, you’re not alone. These politics-centric dramas have united audiences at a time when real-life politics can feel toxic and fractured. Why is this genre so resilient? And could Washington, DC itself become a new home for Hollywood storytelling? We hear from someone who is banking…
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Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
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If you binge-watched “The Diplomat” or “Death by Lightning” this year, you’re not alone. These politics-centric dramas have united audiences at a time when real-life politics can feel toxic and fractured. Why is this genre so resilient? And could Washington, DC itself become a new home for Hollywood storytelling? We hear from someone who is banking…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: The Real Cost of Comparison: How Envy and Jealousy Affect Your Faith Walk
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In today’s episode of What’s God Got to Do With It? we’re diving deep into a struggle we’ve all faced: comparison. Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram, seeing someone else’s success, or feeling like you’re falling short in your own faith walk, comparison is a sneaky thief that steals our joy, gratitude, and connection to God. Leanne explores t…
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5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1
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The free travel program that helps American students discover unfamiliar parts of the US is expanding in a big way. This nature reserve in Tennessee is seeing new growth, thanks to goats. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta recaps the hopeful progress made this year on the procedure that could save countless lives. This year’s CNN Hero of the Year is proving fl…
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Soul Sessions: End of Year Practices for Closing Out 2025 & Harnessing 2026
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Ready to start 2026 feeling light, clear, and fully aligned? This episode shares 4 powerful yet simple practices you can use right now to gain closure on 2025 and align with the highest, most fulfilled version of yourself in the new year. Stop dragging old mental clutter and unresolved emotions into your future! Each practice takes just 90 seconds …
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Millions Hit by Storms, Zelensky-Trump Meeting, Syrian Mosque Explosion and more
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We start with a winter snowstorm warning for millions across the Northeast and in California. We’ll tell you what the US is saying about its strike on ISIS in Nigeria. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he plans to meet with President Donald Trump on Sunday. A mother charged in the killing of her nine-year-old daughter appeared in court to…
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Write Your Story: The Barely Perceptible Shift From Striving to Easy
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If you’re a high-achiever who has built your life on hard work, dedication and getting difficult tasks done, you probably can’t imagine what it would be like to allow your life to happen in a way that is organic and easy. Just let things happen however they happen??? It might even sound kind of “wrong”. You might think to yourself that everything g…
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Episode 197 - That odd little thing for our character.
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How can we make our character memorable for the reader? How can we make the character leap off the page and stay in the reader's memory? Here's how Sherwood Anderson did it. And here are also character descriptions from another master, William Faulkner, showing us how to create big and bold characters. Support the show…
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ISIS Strikes, CA Storms, Trump’s Christmas Message and more
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We explain why the US ordered strikes on ISIS in Nigeria. California’s governor has declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles. Ukrainian and US negotiators discussed a potential peace deal on Christmas Day. Scores of House Republicans are leaving to run for governor. Plus, why President Donald Trump’s Christmas messag…
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Containers are easy—moving your legacy system off your VM is not
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Ryan sits down with Dan Ciruli, VP and General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix, to talk about getting your virtual machines and Kubernetes to play nice in cloud-native environments, why VMs are still relevant in enterprise applications, and how AI can help modernize legacy systems. Episode notes: Nutanix combines compute, storage, virtualization…
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Merry Christmas, Gift Psychology, and When Self-Care Turns Into Ghosting (Couch Talks)
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Amy is very excited about what she gifted herself for Christmas. Speaking of gifts, she and Kat talk about being a saver or a user when it comes to receiving gifts and what that might say about how you grew up. They also dive into a listener email about a friend who leans on “boundaries” and “self-care” a little too much and how confusing that can …
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It's Christmas time in the UK. And like with celebrations around the world, people have lots of traditions that they do every year, and memories about Christmas from their childhood. But were the Christmases of the past as magical as we remember? Neil and Beth discuss a strange emotion we can feel at Christmas called nostalgia. Find a full transcri…
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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer
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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …
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A peek behind the curtain: 2025 clips episode
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In this episode, I share clips from my conversations with Liz Argall, Dennis Dawson, Sarah Walker, Ryan Macklin, Nick Graziade, Janine Chan, and Kate Pond. The clips include outtakes, sound check moments, and segments we cut for time from our 2025 interviews. This episode is different from our usual format. Instead of a single guest interview, I'm …
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Episode 74 - Big Feels for EOY 2025 (Goalz)
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Hello jello! Merry Christmas friends! We hope you enjoy this episode and we thank you for being here with us!By Gourmet Pens Club
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More Epstein Documents, What Americans Want to Say, Trans Youth Care Lawsuit and more
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We start with the latest discovery of an additional one million documents related to Jeffery Epstein. A new CNN poll reveals what Americans wish they could say to their political leaders. The suspect in the National Guard shooting faces new federal charges. We explain why Israel’s global standing on gender equality has declined. Plus, the latest fr…
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#124 - Michael Delisser - Why Do Companies Promote Good Employees to Be Bad Managers?
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Michael de Lisser has spent over 25 years helping leaders bridge the gap between technical expertise and high-impact leadership. Growing up watching his father coach Fortune 100 executives on communication, Michael realized early on that technical skills might get you promoted, but communication skills are what keep you from getting fired. In this …
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Trump in Epstein Files, CA Storms, Student Loan Wage Garnish and more
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Although not accused of any criminal wrongdoing, President Donald Trump’s name is mentioned many times in the latest release of the Epstein files. The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. A month's worth of rain is set to be dumped on parts of California. Authorities have made a breakthrough in the se…
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More Epstein Files, SCOTUS Blocks Trump, Nursing Home Explosion, and more
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President Donald Trump and other names appear in the latest released batch of Epstein files. We'll break down new economic data that show a mixed economic picture. The Supreme Court has made a decision on National Guard deployment to Chicago. Emergency crews are responding to a tragedy at a Pennsylvania nursing home. Plus, we explain how a pulled “…
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TX Plane Crash, Wegovy Pill, Kansas City Chiefs moving and more
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A strike on another suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific is again escalating tensions between US and Venezuela. Five people are dead after a plane crash off the coast of Texas. The FDA has approved a pill version of Wegovy. President Donald Trump made his first public comments on the latest release of the Epstein files. Plus, the Kansas C…
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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles.
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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…
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Episode 231: WTH 2025: Laptop Farms, Campus Cults, and the End of Anonymity
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From AI regulation fights and North Korean laptop farms to Nigerian campus cults, the human toll of online crime, and the death of online anonymity it's time to review the year in cyber stories—the good, the bad, the unimaginable, and what to do when "they" come for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Sentimental, Scared, and Down the Diddy Doc Rabbit Hole
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Amy and Kat’s feelings of the day are all over the map: sentimental, scared, content, and confused…and they spend some time unpacking why. Part of that includes sharing their thoughts on Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning. They are blown away he was able to get away with all that he did and for so long. They also shift the energy and lighten thing…
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Kat Owens Raises Environmental Awareness Through Art
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Kat Owens is a plastic pollution researcher, artist, and activist. She merges science, policy, and the arts to address plastic pollution in her ongoing art series “Entangled and Ingested” which showcases portraits of animals affected by plastic pollution…made of plastic. Owens is also a National Geographic Explorer, a Fulbright Nehru fellow, and a …
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