Best Earl Evans Podcasts (2025)

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Evan Felker | Worth More Than the Price of Admission 52:00

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In this episode of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, host Robert Earl Keen heads into the heart of Red Dirt country with none other than Evan Felker, frontman of the Turnpike Troubadours and one of the most compelling songwriters in modern Americana. From the dusty backroads of Oklahoma to the national stage, Felker has built a legacy rooted in gr…

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Meet Abraham Ghebremichael!

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Abraham and Desirre Ghebremicael are from Eritrea–a small nation along the coast between Ethiopia and the Red Sea–but are raising their kids in Austin, Texas. We'll hear about Abe's journey and about how he finds that life in Texas compares to his homeland.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Dn. Anthony Payne!

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Dn. Anthony is originally from England, but married his wife Ruth in southern Africa. The two moved to East Asia, spending years in Hong Kong and Singapore, then emigrated to the US. They have been instrumental in building a vibrant Orthodox community in Appalachia.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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The Penn State Basketball Story 48:03

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Not the outcome we were looking for out of TBT weekend but we are nonetheless back to recap all that went wrong for the Happy Valley Hoopers against the Raleigh 919 Legends Friday afternoon. We also ponder the question what will this Happy Valley Hoopers team look like next year should they return for Year 4 and who would make a welcome addition to…

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Sophia is back for Part Two!

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Sophia Kellachow joined us in June, and we ran out of time as we talked about the sudden death of her husband and the conversion that followed. Join us as we welcome Sophia back to hear the rest of the story, and to learn about the wisdom these years have yielded.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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TBT Week 37:52

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Steve, Evan, and Matt return to preview Round 1 of TBT as the Happy Valley Hoopers take on Raleigh 919 Legends in the 1v8 matchup of the James Madison regional! We also talk about a new addition to the Penn State roster and the 2025-26 non-conference schedules. Support the Happy Valley Hoopers here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-happy-valley-h…

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#213 - Pee Wee's Big Adventure w/ Wes Ward 1:06:12

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Comedian Wes Ward joins the show to discuss Tim Burton's classic 1985 comedy Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Catch Wes's special taping at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle on July 3rd: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1049293/?partner_id=100&_gl=1*x46ism*_ga*NjI2MjA2MzI4LjE3MTMxMTE4MzQ.*_ga_Y2E2H62KN8*czE3NTEzMTc0NTkkbzMkZzAkdDE3NTEzMTc0NTkkajYwJGwwJGg5Mjc1MDY1NT…

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Shooter Jennings | Bridging the Gap and Producing the Future 54:45

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In this special episode of Americana Podcast, host Robert Earl Keen takes listeners on a journey from the heart of Nashville to the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles, exploring the rich history and evolving future of Americana and Country music. His guest is Shooter Jennings, an outlaw by birth and a tastemaker by trade, who has carved out a unique…

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Meet Mother Karitina!

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From life in war-torn Berlin to the relative peace working in insurance in Canada, Mother Karitina was looking for something more—and she found it in a monastery. (Once she confirmed that she could still eat chocolate in the monastery, she was in!)By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Fired Up (w/ Andrew Zoldan) 1:00:38

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Jam-packed episode this week! We discuss some schedule and player additions for Penn State Men's basketball Talk some more TBT with Inside the TBT Podcast host Andrew Zoldan Oh and by the way the NBA draft happened Check it all out! Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State…

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Locked In (w/ John Harrar & Ross Condon) 42:43

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We're joined by Matt Shaffer this week to preview the 3rd consecutive year of Penn State Alumni participation in TBT, the million-dollar winner-take-all basketball tournament that will be starting up again July 18th. We're honored to be joined once again by Player/GM John Harrar and Head Coach Ross Condon of the Happy Valley Hoopers to talk about l…

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#212 - SLC Punk! w/ James Merendino & Evan Vest & Brain Dead Rejects 1:15:28

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Comedian and Hard Times writer Evan Vest joins the show to discuss the 1998 cult classic SLC Punk! with the band Brain Dead Rejects and the film's director James Merendino. Follow Evan on Instagram: @evan_vest_is_real Follow Brain Dead Rejects on Instagram: @brain_dead_rejects_band Follow James on Instagram: @merendinojames Follow Johnny on Instagr…

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Lose-Lose 42:46

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Some interesting news for Penn State Basketball since last we spoke including an international edition to the roster and a fairly divisive non-conference opponent. We get into it and a little bit more including details on Year 3 of Happy Valley Hoopers in TBT Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots…

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Meet Sophia Kellachow!

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Sophia Kellachow is a vibrant Orthodox Christian who gives of her time, talents, and love freely. She seeks out those who are hurting and need encouragement and shows Christ's love. Passionate about the Church, she uses her gifts to teach and lead youth ministry.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#211 - Final Destination: Bloodlines w/ Braden Cooley 57:11

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Horror franchise aficionado Braden Cooley returns to discuss the latest entry in the Final Destination franchise. Follow Braden on Instagram: @bcool1003 Follow Braden on Letterboxd: @bradenc Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedyFollow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny

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Meet Mike DeGan!

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It's time to get to know our new live show by producer, Mike DeGan! He has been with Ancient Faith Radio for just a few months, but he's already part of the family.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#210 - Masters of the Universe w/ Matt McClowry 1:26:47

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Comedian Matt McClowry joins the show to discuss the cult classic live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe. Follow Matt on Instagram: @MattMcclowry Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny

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It's Bleak 48:17

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser is staying in the NBA draft and we're back to break down what that means both for him (yay) and for Penn State's '25-'26 season (not so yay). Does this really change the outlook for Penn State's season? Will YKN get a guaranteed NBA contract? Listen to find out our thoughts! Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @Sh…

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Cheiffalo Americana | A Foray into Fashion 47:37

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In this special episode, Americana Podcast steps beyond music to examine another vital thread of American culture: fashion. Host Robert Earl Keen sits down with Roger and Jackie Chieffalo, founders of Chieffalo Americana, a Fort Worth-based western outfitter reimagining classic style for the modern age. Together, they explore: The origins of Chieff…

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#209 - Babylon w/ Joseph Naman 56:11

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Comedian Joseph Naman joins the show to discuss Damien Chazelle's divisive Hollywood genre-bender Babylon. Listen to The P Boiz: https://www.youtube.com/@paradizofilms Follow Joseph on Instagram: @mrjnaman Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny…

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Meet Matt Murray!

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Matt's the oldest of four brothers who are just as comfortable weaving through traffic as hiking trails. Son of a southern Baptist preacher, Matt loves films and is a successful stuntman. He met his wife on a tv set, and they have three daughters.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#208 - Treasure Planet w/ Nick Earl 1:21:42

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Nick Earl returns to discuss the beauty, thrill, and conspiracy theories of Disney's cult classic Treasure Planet. Follow Nick on Instagram: @FakeNickEarl Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny

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Numbers Guy 1:04:41

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We're back to breakdown a couple new additions to the roster for next season but does it really change the projections for the team? We spend most of the time discussing YKN's rising NBA draft stock and tackle the question: should he stay or should he go? Finally, we have some fun with Apple Reviews and ChatGPT Support the show Follow us on X and I…

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From Refugee to Pop Star: Christian Ray Flores on Faith, Freedom, and Opportunity | Manlihood 1:08:44

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In this powerful episode of Manlihood: a podcast for men, Josh Hatcher sits down with Christian Ray Flores—a former refugee turned Russian pop star, now an entrepreneur, evangelist, coach, and unapologetic believer in the American Dream. Christian shares his incredible life story—growing up across continents, surviving war and dictatorship, rising …

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Meet Daniel Neumann!

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Daniel felt a spiritual yearning, but filled it with the wrong things, becoming an alcoholic and occultist. A friend suggested he venerate the Inexhaustible Cup icon for healing, and the Theotokos rescued him. He recently converted and shares his faith journey on YouTube.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#207 - Frankenhooker w/ James River 49:47

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Comedian James River joins the show to discuss Frank Henenlotter's classic 1990 horror-comedy Frankenhooker. Follow James on Instagram: @JamesRiverComedy Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy

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Myrrhbearing with Christian Gonzalez

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Elissa's new book is out, and Christian Gonzalez is here! We'll talk about myrrhbearing and Christian service, and its role in the Christian life.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#206 - Heat w/ Alex Plotkowski 1:07:10

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Alex Plotkowski returns to discuss Michael Mann's 1995 crime classic, Heat. Follow Alex on Instagram: @alextherockplotkowski Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny

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Crickets 33:15

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Well we don't have much to talk about but we're back regardless with a new episode. We talk about the addition of Cincinnati transfer Josh Reed but, more importantly, the lack of additions. What this means for the prospects of a successful year 3 for Mike Rhoades and what we want to see the staff accomplish in the next few months (aside from the ob…

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Steve Poltz | Santa Cruz, Saul Bellow, and Kidnapping John Prine 52:02

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Americana Podcast explores the artists and ideas shaping American roots music, focusing this episode on the genre-defying Steve Poltz. Poltz is celebrated for his originality, blending tradition with unpredictability in a career that spans decades. Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Southern California, he first gained widespread attention as the co…

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Helena Bjeletich on Mom's New Book!

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Elissa's new book, The Art of Myrrhbearing, comes out in just a few days! Her daughter, Helena, is back to ask her a few questions about what inspired the book, and of course, what's inside it!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#205 - Top Secret! w/ Matt Ottinger (SIXTH ANNIVERSARY EPISODE) 1:14:19

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To celebrate the sixth anniversary of the podcast, Matt Ottinger returns to the show to discuss the classic Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker comedy Top Secret! starring the late great Val Kilmer. Visit Matt's archive on the television show I've Got a Secret: https://youtu.be/af9N7UhTMA8?si=rpnAM6L6eb-PO3fM Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocny…

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Grief, Growth, and Grit: How Kelly Kirk Turned Rock Bottom into a Mission 1:06:30

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Guest: Kelly Kirk – Bodybuilder | Educator | Founder of 222Muscle / Sophia Graham FoundationHosted by Josh Hatcher💥 Episode OverviewWhat do you do when life rips everything away—your business, your family, even the love of your life?In this powerful episode of Manlihood, host Josh Hatcher sits down with Kelly Kirk, a man who hit rock bottom—and ref…

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Gotta Get Someone (w/ Dan Earl) 1:02:12

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We're back to recap the week that was (not) for Penn State Basketball, including Miles Goodman's new home and a big swing and miss in the transfer portal. However, the bulk of the episode will be spent in conversation with 2025 NIT champion and former All Big Ten Penn State guard Dan Earl. We talk about the Chattanooga Mocs' miraculous late season …

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Hope Springs Eternal 55:09

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The 2024-25 College Basketball Season officially came to a close on Monday night and we can begin to look forward (or not) to year 3 of the Mike Rhoades era at PSU. We spend some extra time this episode diving into the longevity (or lack thereof) of the top freshman recruits from years past and wonder aloud if this is a sign of what's to come not j…

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Meet Judge Nicholas Ayoub!

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Judge Nicholas Ayoub grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he serves on the 61st District Court. He enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and daughter, and serves as Protopsalti at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Overstated 52:53

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Well it's probably a good thing we waited an extra day or two to record. Big news announced today as it pertains to the Penn State coaching staff. We get into it and share our thoughts on the returning coach. We'll also talk about Miles Goodman to the transfer portal, provide an update on the Happy Valley Hoopers, and catch you up on all things col…

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Meet Laura Pavlik!

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Laura Pavlik is a homeschooling mother of three who teaches the preschool Sunday school class and sometimes sings in the choir. She loves teaching and learning, writing (which is part of both), swing dancing, and baking bread. She is also the author of the adorable new board book from Ancient Faith Kids, Today My Priest Wears White.…

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#204 - The Blues Brothers w/ James Couture 55:30

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Comedian James Couture returns to discuss the Chicago musical-comedy classic, The Blues Brothers. Catch James recording his first album: 3/31 - Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI (8:00pm) 4/5 - The Independent Comedy Club in Hamtramck, MI (9:00pm): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standup-james-couture-friends-special-taping-tickets-1276556136769 Follow James …

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Battlefield Lessons on Life and Leadership with Jeremy Stalnecker 58:44

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On this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker, a Marine Corps veteran, combat leader, author, and Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to explore the battles that continue long after the gunfire stops. Jeremy led Marines into combat during the Iraq War, earning the Navy Commendation Medal with “V” for Valo…

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Archival and Revival 48:53

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As Robert Earl Keen & team look forward to more touring, a new record, and a new season of the Americana Podcast, join us as we take a moment to look back, in order to look forward for what’s to come. This episode contains the previous season’s best-of moments from the 51st State. Hear conversation clips from bluegrass genre-bender Billy Strings (0…

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Meet Charlene Myers!

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For 35 years Charlene worked in Cincinnati Public Schools as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She focused on inner city schools, and responded to food insecurity by starting a Food Pantry. Today she is the Director of FOCUS Cincinnati.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Grades 1:16:28

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Evan and Steve are back together to hand out letter grades to the 2024-25 Penn State Nittany Lions! We also recap the results of our bold predictions made in the pre-season and touch on a couple departures to the transfer portal Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State Bas…

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Don't Bench Yourself: Why Men Check Out and How to Get Back in the Game with Kent Evans of Manhood Journey 1:01:10

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Too many men are stepping away from their responsibilities when they should be stepping up. In this episode of Manlihood, host Josh Hatcher welcomes back Kent Evans, the co-founder of Manhood Journey, for a powerful conversation about why men sideline themselves, how to stay engaged in life’s biggest battles, and why learning from other men is the …

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See Ya in the Bracket Challenge 28:43

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As expected, the 2024-2025 season has officially come to a close. Evan talks about the NCAA Tournament, the NIT and the College Basketball Crown (spoilers, he does not approve of the new kid on the block). He also announces the 2025 SGF Bracket Challenge...where we'll join our friends at the Happy Valley Hoopers to help raise funds for their partic…

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Meet Bill Malloy!

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Elissa is joined by her friend, Bill Malloy, who was among the founders of St. Anthony's Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas. He loves to do volunteer work—at Texas Children's Hospital for years, and now at Institute for Health Quality and Ethics in Santa Fe.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Overcoming Adversity with Chad Caden | Manlihood: A Podcast for Man 1:28:32

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What Does It Mean to Be a Man? Leadership, Grit, and Integrity What happens when life throws you a challenge so big it threatens everything you’ve built? Chad Caden faced that moment—and made a decision that redefined his future. His story is about grit, resilience, and the will to keep moving forward, no matter what. Join Josh Hatcher on this epis…

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Meet Elizabeth Ayoub!

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Elizabeth worked as a child life specialist at her local children’s hospital for 10 years. After her first YES trip her outlook on serving others forever changed. She found greater awareness of the needs of every person, and how Christ uses each of us to fill those needs.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Season Over (?) - 100th Episode! 40:55

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A quite surprising end to a disappointing season took place on Saturday as Penn State defeated the Wisconsin Badgers on the road for the first time in 30 years. Evan and Steve break down the conflicted feelings associated with this bittersweet ending and try to figure out what the postseason situation is this year thanks to the addition of a new po…

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Living Life by Design: Break Free from Passivity with Mark Collins | Manlihood 56:38

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Too many men find themselves drifting through life, stuck in a cycle of passivity rather than stepping up to take control. But what if you could design your life with purpose instead of just reacting to whatever comes your way? Mark Collins joins us today to challenge men to do exactly that—to lead boldly, break free from self-doubt, and unlock the…