Best Zach McKee Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 16 - The Butcher of British Columbia: The Willie Pickton Case 1:26:29

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Send us a text “It sits at the end of a gravel road outside Port Coquitlam… a stretch of farmland that looked ordinary from the highway — until the truth clawed its way to the surface.” In this haunting deep dive, Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay pull back the curtain on one of Canada’s darkest chapters — the case of Robert “Willie” Pickton, the pig farmer …

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Ep. 15 -The Dyatlov Pass Incident — The Nine Who Vanished (Part I) 38:15

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Send us a text Nine friends. One mountain. No return. In February 1959, nine hikers set out across Russia’s Ural Mountains on a winter expedition led by Igor Dyatlov. Weeks later, rescuers uncovered their tent — ripped open from the inside. Footprints led barefoot into the blizzard… and what they found in the snow defied all logic.In Part I — The N…

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GRAMMYs Best New Artist Predictions (feat. Nicky Reardon) 51:28

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With the 2026 GRAMMYs nominees being unveiled on Thursday, Nicky Reardon joins the podcast to contemplate which artists will be nominated for Best New Artist this year. We discuss the shoe-ins, who we're rooting for, potential wildcard picks, our personal Best New Artist, and our final predictions.By Popheads

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Tom McLaughlin & Veterans Day Episode 53:21

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we welcome back Tom McLaughlin for his second appearance on the show. Tom is a Vietnam veteran who shares what Veterans Day looked like for him during the war, what it has come to mean now, and how life as a veteran has changed through the years. He also reflects on what life looked like after being wounded…

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Ep. 14 - Maury Travis: The House of Tapes (The Street Walker Strangler of St. Louis) 40:52

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Send us a text In 2002, detectives in Ferguson, Missouri, uncovered a nightmare hidden behind an ordinary smile. Maury Travis—a polite waiter, soft-spoken neighbor, and former college student—was living a double life. Down in his basement on 1001 Ford Drive, he built what investigators later called a house of tapes: a place where fear, control, and…

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Ep. 13 - The Amityville Horror: The House That Watches 43:15

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Send us a text 🏚️ On November 13, 1974, the peaceful town of Amityville, New York, awoke to the unimaginable—six family members found murdered inside their home on Ocean Avenue. A year later, another family moved in… and claimed they weren’t alone.Was it madness? Possession? Or something far older than both? In this episode, Veil of Echoes descends…

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Halloween Origins & True Crimes | The Night the Dead Remember 51:10

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Send us a text When the veil thins and the fire still burns, Halloween becomes more than costumes and candy—it becomes remembrance. In this Veil of Echoes Halloween Special, Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay travel back to the ancient fires of Samhain, uncover the forgotten rituals that shaped All Hallows’ Eve, and share the eerie folklore that still lingers…

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Halloween Treat Mini-Sode IV – Haunted Forests: Where the Dead Still Whisper 51:04

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Send us a text Our final October mini-episode takes you deep into the world’s most haunted forests — places where history, myth, and tragedy intertwine. From Japan’s Aokigahara to Germany’s Black Forest, we explore the legends, disappearances, and echoes that linger long after the footsteps fade. If the trees could speak… what would they tell you? …

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Post-Breakup Pod Girl (feat. Grant Knoche) 39:55

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Soon-to-be Main Pop Boy Grant Knoche joins the podcast to talk all about his new album Good Luck Getting Over Me!By Popheads

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Ep. 12 - Aileen Wuornos - The Woman Who Became the Storm 39:39

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Send us a text “They called her a monster. But monsters aren’t born — they’re made.”Aileen Wuornos was one of the most infamous names in American true crime — a woman whose life blurred the line between victim and villain.In this episode, Veil of Echoes takes you beyond the headlines into the storm that created her: a childhood marked by abandonmen…

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Ep. 11 - The Winchester Mystery House: The Widow and the Curse 49:12

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Send us a text For thirty-eight years, the sound of hammering never stopped. Behind the ornate walls of a California mansion, a grieving widow built a labyrinth for the dead — staircases that led to ceilings, doors that opened into air, and rooms that refused to end. Was Sarah Winchester haunted by spirits… or by her own sorrow? In this episode, we…

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Halloween Treat Mini-Sode III – 6 Urban Legends That Still Haunt Us 50:43

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Send us a text Some stories begin as warnings… whispered at sleepovers, told around dying campfires, or passed along by a friend of a friend. But what if the legends we grew up hearing weren’t just stories — what if they were echoes of something that really happened? In this third Halloween Treat mini-sode, the Veil of Echoes team dives deep into s…

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Stu McKee 1:17:27

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Stu McGee, a Vietnam veteran from Cleveland, Minnesota. Stu grew up a small-town farm kid before being drafted into the Vietnam War. He shares what it was like to suddenly find himself halfway across the world, the day he was on point and wounded, and how life changed after returning home. …

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Ep. 10 - The Black Dahlia: The Murder of Elizabeth Short 1:01:04

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Send us a text She came to Hollywood chasing the light—but found only darkness beneath the spotlight. Dive into the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short—known to history as The Black Dahlia—and the chilling secrets, corruption, and ghosts that still linger in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, 1947. A dreamer named Elizabeth Short stepped into the city of ang…

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Ep. 9 - The Haunting of the Cecil Hotel: Evil That Lives Within 1:03:47

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Send us a text It was meant to be a symbol of glamour and hope — but behind its ornate doors, the Cecil Hotel became a monument to misery. From the unsolved murder of “Pigeon Goldie” Osgood and the twisted stays of Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger, to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, the Cecil’s history reads like a catalog of tragedy. Some sa…

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Halloween Mini Treat 2 - Midnight Rituals - Paranormal Games from the Other Side 48:35

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Send us a text Some games are made for fun — others were never meant to be played at all. In this Halloween Treat mini-sode, the Veil of Echoes team explores the chilling world of paranormal games — rituals whispered about online and dared between friends after midnight. From elevators that open to other worlds, to mirrors that reflect something no…

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Zach Gerhardt 1:47:43

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Zach Gerhardt — promoter of Fairmont Raceway, owner of Zac’s Trailers, and a cancer survivor. Zach shares his journey through the racing world, the passion and challenges of running a track, and the grit it took to beat cancer. He also talks about building a business around service and reli…

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Ep. 8 - The BTK Killer: Dennis Rader - Bind. Torture. Kill. 56:15

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode VIII — The BTK Killer For three decades, Wichita, Kansas lived in quiet fear. A husband. A father. A church leader. Behind every smile, every Sunday service, he hid a secret that would haunt an entire city. He called himself BTK — Bind. Torture. Kill. In this episode, we step inside the mind of Dennis Rader — the man who b…

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Ep. 7: The 1949 St. Louis Exorcism - The True Story That Inspired The Exorcist 53:13

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Send us a text Before The Exorcist terrified the world, a quiet thirteen-year-old boy in St. Louis endured something no prayer could stop. In 1949, priests recorded weeks of violent phenomena—scratches carved into flesh, voices that mocked the sacred, a hospital wing sealed in fear. Was it possession… or the unraveling of grief and faith colliding?…

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Halloween Treat Mini-Sode I: Haunted Objects — Dolls, Paintings & Cursed Things 37:41

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Send us a text Step inside the cabinet of horrors… Behind the glass and shadows are objects that look ordinary — but each has left a trail of fear, fire, and death. From dolls that move when no one’s watching to paintings that refuse to burn, this Halloween Treat mini-sode opens the case files on some of the world’s most infamous haunted objects. J…

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Mahone Pod Girl (feat. Austin Mahone) 34:16

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Service Announcement II 46:00

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In this special Strength From Service episode, Jack, Mike, and Jake sit down for a Service Announcement — a chance to step back, catch up, and talk about life. We cover: What’s going on in the world and how to still find the good The importance of disconnecting when life gets heavy Mike’s time coaching football and the lessons it brings Jake’s work…

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Ep. 6: John Wayne Gacy - The Killer Clown 1:00:00

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Send us a text The laughter of children. The shimmer of balloons. The painted grin of a clown. But behind that bright smile was something far darker. John Wayne Gacy was the neighbor everyone trusted — a contractor, volunteer, and self-proclaimed community man. Yet beneath his home at 8213 Summerdale Avenue lay a nightmare that would shake Chicago …

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Ep. 5: The Bell Witch of Tennessee – America’s Most Haunted Legend 37:52

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Send us a text In the quiet hills of Adams, Tennessee, a family once found themselves tormented by something they could not see — but could hear, feel, and fear. From ghostly voices whispering in the dark, to violent attacks that left the Bell family shaken, the legend of the Bell Witch has become one of America’s most famous hauntings. For over 20…

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Ep. 4 - Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield 51:47

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Send us a text Snow drifts across the quiet fields of Plainfield, Wisconsin. Behind the sagging curtains of a lonely farmhouse, deputies would uncover one of the most disturbing crime scenes in American history. From bowls carved out of skulls to masks made of human skin, Ed Gein’s story blurred the line between reality and nightmare — and inspired…

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Brian Taylor 1:16:53

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Brian Taylor, a National Guard veteran who deployed to Bosnia and Iraq before building a career at Mankato Motors. Brian shares stories from his time in uniform, the lessons learned while serving overseas, and how those same values—discipline, teamwork, and service—shaped his approach to le…

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Ep. 3 - Ed Kemper: The Co-Ed Killer - Echoes of Terror 59:51

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Send us a text Step through the veil with us as we explore the disturbing story of Edmund Emil Kemper III — the Co-Ed Killer. Standing at 6’9”, Kemper was an imposing figure whose terrifying crimes shocked California in the 1970s. From his early murders at just 15 years old, to the brutal slayings of young college women, to the chilling aftermath w…

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Ep. 2 – The Wendigo: Where Hunger Becomes Horror 39:31

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Send us a text From the Algonquian peoples of North America comes a legend of a creature born from famine and greed — the Wendigo. Described as gaunt, skeletal, with glowing eyes and an insatiable craving for human flesh, the Wendigo has haunted the collective imagination for centuries. In this episode of Veil of Echoes, Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay exp…

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Congressman Brad Finstad 54:45

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Congressman Brad Finstad joins Jack and the crew to share his journey from growing up on his family farm to serving in the United States Congress. We dive into his roots, the values he learned in agriculture, and the many roles he’s played along the way — from local leadership to national policymaking. Brad also shares insights on veterans’ issues,…

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Ep. 1: Albert Fish - The Gray Man 48:56

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Send us a text ✨ Step through the veil with us as we begin our very first episode of Veil of Echoes, where true crime meets the paranormal. In this episode, we explore one of America’s most infamous figures: Albert Fish, also known as The Gray Man. From his disturbing early life to the horrifying crimes that shocked a nation, we separate fact from …

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Tim Adams 1:43:27

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Tim Adams’ career reads like an action novel — Naval aviator, Army pilot, ROTC instructor, and Veterans Resource Center leader at MSU. Now serving as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Research, Tim joins Jake and Mike to share his incredible journey. From flying missions to shaping veteran resources on campus, Tim talks le…

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Trailer: Welcome to Veil of Echoes - A True Crime & Paranormal Podcast 0:33

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Send us a text Step through the veil with us. Veil of Echoes is where true crime meets the supernatural—unraveling chilling cases, haunted histories, and the mysteries that linger between worlds. Hosted by Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay, each episode dives into the darkest corners of crime and the eerie whispers of the paranormal. Join us as we explore wh…

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Dr. Shawn Alderman 1:06:51

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Dr. Shawn Alderman, Army veteran and founder of the Magnus Veterans Foundation, joins Jack and Mike on Strength From Service. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Alderman opens up about how following in his family’s footsteps led him into military medicine, and how those experiences inspired him to launch a healing sanctuary for veterans. You…

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Popstar Generations (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) 1:17:09

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We're celebrating the 99th episode of the Main Pod Girl by inviting Andrew Unterberger of Billboard and YouTuber Mila Tequila back on the podcast to discuss 50 years of popstar generations, assign some superlatives, and make some predictions!By Popheads

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Joel Peterson 2:08:12

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Joel Peterson: Friendly Fire, Resilience, and Leading Through Service In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Joel Peterson — a combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, small business owner, and VFW Commander. Joel shares his incredible story from Iraq, including surviving a friendly fire incident and the chaos and heroism that fo…

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Memory-Holed Music (feat. Mic the Snare) 1:16:34

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Mic the Snare comes back on the podcast, and we talk all about the music we can't remember. What makes a song last? What makes a song disappear? Also, stay tuned until the end for a prediction game on which of this generation's stars will be memory-holed by future generations. Join Mic the Snare's new Patreon channel: https://www.patreon.com/micthe…

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Dr. Staci Born 1:28:58

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Dr. Staci Born — Breaking Down Barriers in Therapy Dr. Staci Born joins Strength From Service to talk about real-world therapy—what works, what doesn’t, and how to actually help people. She’s the founder of Blue Couch, a therapy practice based in Mankato, Minnesota, and brings years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, relationships, …

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Rick Martagon 1:33:15

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Navy veteran Rick Martagon joins Jack, Jake, and Mike on Strength From Service to share his journey from military service to his mission today: helping veterans and civilians alike explore the trades through Building Strong Communities, a nonprofit that partners with all the union trades in the area. Rick explains how programs like Helmets to Hardh…

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Tim Murray- Bravo Zulu 1:25:15

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Tim Murray is back on Strength From Service—and if you haven’t heard his first episode, go back and give it a listen before diving into this one. In today’s update, Tim shares powerful progress on the Bravo Zulu House, a project that’s transforming the lives of veterans in need. From the mission to the momentum, this episode is all about what can h…

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George Blais 1:41:28

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Marine veteran George Blais to hear his story—from growing up in small-town Minnesota to serving with 1st Marines and carrying forward a lifelong commitment to leadership and service. George opens up about what the Marine Corps taught him, the importance of mentorship, and how he continues …

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Dr. Dale Schmoll 1:16:21

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Dr. Dale Schmoll—known simply as “Doc”—joins us to share his journey from small-town Minnesota to the Army and eventually into chiropractic care. A passionate advocate for veterans, Doc gives insight into holistic medicine, healing beyond the physical, and why he continues to give back. Great conversation, great perspective. Check out the link we t…

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Seth Feider 1:06:43

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In this episode of Strength From Service, pro bass fisherman Seth Feider sits down with Jack and Jake to talk about where it all began—chasing fish on Minnesota lakes, turning pro, and what life is really like on tour. Seth shares stories from the grind, opens up about what it takes to stay sharp in a competitive sport, and highlights the charity w…

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Sam Gore 1:49:28

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Sam Gore—a man whose life is built on service. Sam shares what it was like growing up in small-town Minnesota, the decision to leave home for the military, and the path that led him to becoming a volunteer firefighter today. His story is a reminder that you don’t need fame or rank to make a…

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Service Announcement 30:14

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In this episode of Service Announcement, two combat vets and one radio guy sit down, crack a few theories open, and ask the question we all wonder but rarely say out loud: “What if it’s true?” Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, and Jake Palmer take on a gritty mix of conspiracies—from aliens and JFK to Chronic Wasting Disease being a plot from the in…

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Michael Hintz 1:34:44

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In this episode of Strength From Service, Michael Hintz shares the journey that started by watching his father serve—and eventually led him to follow that same path. After high school, Michael joined the Army and found himself in the 82nd Airborne Division, deploying to Afghanistan twice. He later transitioned to the National Guard, where he contin…

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...Baby One More Pod Girl (feat. Betty Who) 37:48

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...Oops! She did it again! Betty Who has returned to the podcast alongside guest co-host Rie to discuss her new music and the past 3 years. We also play a game of Pop Quiz and list our Top 5 Britney Spears songs!By Popheads

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Logan Woods 1:34:57

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From Artillery to Faith: Logan Woods on War, Purpose, and Redemption In this episode of Strength From Service, Logan Woods joins Jack, Mike, and Jake for a powerful conversation about transformation, purpose, and the realities of service. Logan opens up about joining the Guard to follow in his family’s footsteps—and to afford college—but his path q…

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That's Not My Name, Girl (feat. The Ting Tings) 48:11

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Manchester legends The Ting Tings are our newest Main Pod Girls, touching on their whole career, from "That's Not My Name" to the newest album, Home! We also play a new game called Know Your Wiki.By Popheads

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Episode 205: Transforming Patient Care with Cancer Playbook 29:30

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Join host Aron Vaughan and the Cancer Playbook team as they discuss the origins and mission of the Cancer Playbook initiative, which was co-founded by Jim Gerencser after his son was diagnosed with cancer. The company focuses on using technology, data, and patient-reported outcomes to empower cancer patients and provide them with personalized "play…

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Matt Grochow 1:38:33

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Leading the Force: Chief Matt Grochow on Modern Policing, Leadership, and Life in the Spotlight In this episode of Strength from Service, we sit down with Chief Matt Grochow of the St. Peter Police Department. From undercover operations to leading a department in today’s high-pressure climate, Matt brings honest insight into the world of law enforc…