Best Alan Welch Podcasts (2025)

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Jonathan Kamens: A Technologist’s Warning 1:01:52

1d ago1:01:52

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Cybersecurity expert Jonathan Kamens, a longtime technologist with a background in software engineering and digital security, was dismissed from his role at the Department of Veterans Affairs by Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). Kamens, who had joined the U.S. Digital Service to serve the public, criticized DOGE for pursuing…

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"Why Gaza is Genocide" with Israeli Holocaust Historian Prof. Amos Goldberg 1:00:09

1d ago1:00:09

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Terms like "genocide" and "apartheid" are thrown around a lot by anti-Israel activists. But when a leading Israeli Holocaust historian declares his own country to be a genocidal apartheid state, we ought to listen. Born and raised in Israel, Dr Goldberg is a professor in the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew Universi…

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Episode 38: Hard-Core Core: Stronger You. 9:51

2d ago9:51

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Episode 38: Hard-Core Core: 2 Simple Floor Exercises for a Stronger You In this focused episode, Alan leads you through two simple yet highly effective floor exercises designed to target your core muscles for improved stability, balance, and overall strength. Key Takeaways: Discover two accessible floor exercises that require no equipment. Learn th…

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Episode 251- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 3 1:05:47

3d ago1:05:47

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The Burros of Berea continue their talk with Alan Bondar in Part 3 of their 3 part discussion. Alan Bondar's The Unraveler Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnravelerAB If you'd like to get access to our exclusive content including the All-American Cults series, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/t…

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PREVIEW: “Tariffs, Greenbacks, Qatar’s Air Force One, and American Empire” with Assoc. Prof. David Smith 28:19

5d ago28:19

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How do you reconcile Trump's passion for American Greatness with his disengagement from international systems which America set up? What are the consequences so far of Trump's tariff flip-flops? Can Ukraine be resolved by the Great Powers alone? Do volatile bond markets predict the end of the U.S. dollar? Where does this all leave America in relati…

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Episode 250- Testimonies- Dr. Ephraim Radner- The Holy Spirit in Division 53:19

6d ago53:19

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Rick Welch sits down with Dr. Ephraim Radner, an American theologian, Anglican priest, and author known for his deep work in ecclesiology, biblical theology, and the nature of time within Christian thought. Born in 1954, Radner completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College and earned his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Yale University.…

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Cindy Cohn and Kevin Welch: Settling the Electronic Frontier 1:02:49

8d ago1:02:49

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation has worked for more than three decades to defend free speech online, fight illegal surveillance, advocate for users and innovators, and support freedom-enhancing technologies. EFF has fought to clear the way for open source software, encryption, security research, file sharing, and important new technologies. In t…

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Josh on... Can You Change People's Minds? 1:33:36

8d ago1:33:36

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We've got a special treat for you today. Josh sat down with the hosts of the "Changed My Mind" podcast, who interrogated him about whether it's really possible, in our divided times, to change someone's mind. Josh shares his thoughts about the art of persuasion; reveals topics on which his position has changed; and wrestles with conundrums like fac…

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Episode 37: The Fast Power of Self-Awareness. 12:23

9d ago12:23

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Episode 37: Awaken Your Inner Watcher — The Fast Wellness Power of Self-Awareness What if the most powerful tool in your wellness toolbox isn’t a new habit, but a new way of noticing? In this episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, we explore self-awareness — the ability to spot your own patterns before they run the show. With wisdom from Vishen Lakhian…

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Episode 249- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 2 1:01:22

12d ago1:01:22

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The Burros of Berea continue their talk with Alan Bondar in Part 2 of their 3 part discussion. Alan Bondar's The Unraveler Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnravelerAB If you'd like to get access to our exclusive content including the All-American Cults series, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/t…

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"The Game-ification of Everything" with Gurwinder Bhogal 1:42:43

12d ago1:42:43

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Gurwinder rose to fame writing elaborately insightful Twitter threads about how to be human in the twenty-first century. He now publishes The Prism, on Substack, a guide to navigating the digital age. Watch this conversation on YouTube. And you’re missing out on our best ad-free content if you haven’t popped over to the Uncomfy Convos Substack page…

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Episode 248- Rick Welch Interviews Kirk Cameron 25:42

13d ago25:42

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Rick Welch sat down with actor and author, Kirk Cameron, to discuss his ministry and catch up with what he's been doing lately. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion about life, love, and especially our faith in action. If you'd like to see the video of this interview as well as our other additional content that we offer to our paid subscribers, pl…

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Sandy Stone: Finding Girl Island 1:19:18

15d ago1:19:18

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The legendary Sandy Stone returns to the Plutopia podcast this time as we discuss “Girl Island,” an upcoming partially-animated film based on her life and early visions of gender identity. We also discuss gender roles, trans rights, political oppression, and much more. We dive into everything from gender roles and trans rights to political power, p…

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“Free Thought vs Free Speech” with Jenara Nerenberg 1:05:25

15d ago1:05:25

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Are people too disagreeable these days? Or, in fact, are we losing the knack for disagreement? Are we self-silencing? Or getting more rude? Jenara Nerenberg is the founder and host of The Neurodiversity Project. She's a Harvard graduate who lectures widely on neuroscience and diversity, and who runs workshops at institutions like the Stanford Gradu…

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Episode 36: Mental Resilience, Innovation, and Impact: Part 2 Stefy Vaclavikova: 15:25

16d ago15:25

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Part 2 Show Notes: Mental Resilience: Stefy shares insights and ideas on how to effectively deal with challenges. Stefy introduces a "golden tip technique" for building mental resilience. Exploration of how challenges can act as positive learning curves. Discussion on how overcoming challenges contributes to cultivating success. Innovation and Rein…

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Episode 247- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 1 56:29

19d ago56:29

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The Burros of Berea sit down with author and host of the YouTube Channel, The Unraveler, to hear his story and to discuss his deconversion from Christianity into Atheism. Rick Welch recently began a long form video debate with Alan that can be seen on The Unraveler channel weekly. A Christian of over 40 years, Alan tells of his constant and steady …

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"Does Alien Life Exist?" with astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb 1:21:17

19d ago1:21:17

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Are we alone? If alien life exists, why can't we find it? What's "the great filter"? Why is the universe set up the way it is? What are the chances there 's some purpose to it all? And is BBC News correct in reporting that "Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet"? What have we actually found? What might it mean? Whenever…

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Episode 246- Testimonies- Catherine Gavin- Learning in the Kingdom 56:37

20d ago56:37

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Our next guest, Catherine Gavin, was a speaker at this year's Eschaton 2025 in Sydney, Australia with Rick Welch. Rick was so impressed with her lesson on the parables in Matthew 25 that he wanted to bring her on the Burros of Berea and hear her story. Enjoy! Catherine's YouTube Channel- Crystal River- https://www.youtube.com/@crystalclear2260 If y…

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Will Kreth: Human and Digital 1:01:39

22d ago1:01:39

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In this episode of the Plutopia News Network, Will Kreth—founder and CEO of HAND (Human and Digital) — joins Plutopians to discuss the future of identity, digital media, and the growing threat of deepfakes. Kreth, an early media pioneer and former first employee at Wired Magazine, outlines his mission to address the lack of source verification in a…

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“Conspiracies, Echo Chambers & Culture Wars” with Sacha Judd 1:44:24

22d ago1:44:24

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The internet is a dumpster fire. Are you a firefighter? Or an arsonist? This episode is a cracker. Sacha Judd is an expert on internet subcultures. A former lawyer, she has become something like “the Mark Cuban of New Zealand” - a smart, left-wing investor in high-growth startups; advisor to businesses; and fierce commentator on Big Tech. Sacha wan…

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Episode 35: From Underestimated to Empowered: Mindset Shifts for Busy Pros & Educators with Stefy Vaclavikova 18:24

23d ago18:24

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From Underestimated to Empowered: Mindset Shifts for Busy Pros & Educators with Stefy Vaclavikova In this insightful episode, Alan welcomes mindset growth coach Stefy Vaclavikova (link to her YouTube channel below!) to explore the crucial role of mindset shifts in overcoming challenges and achieving greater fulfillment, both in the demanding world …

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PREVIEW: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dave Sweeney 50:27

25d ago50:27

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Do nuclear weapons protect Western civilisation? Or are they an insane error that humanity should undo? Is nuclear power worth the cost and risk? Dave Sweeney co-founded the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Dave and Josh debate the risks and rewards of nuclear weapons and nuclear pow…

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Episode 245- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapter 7a 1:10:01

27d ago1:10:01

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The Burros get back in the studio to get back to their study of the book of Daniel. We get into the beginning of chapter 7 but it doesn't take long for us to realize that our eschatological ears are going to start perking up. We hope you enjoy how we begin to break down one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and how we're getting ready…

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BONUS: "Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Furore" with Tyson Yunkaporta 1:11:54

27d ago1:11:54

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Have indigenous Welcomes-to-Country gone too far? On Friday, far-right hecklers disrupted the Welcome to Country (i.e. the land acknowledgment, in North American parlance) of a profound Australian national event, the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The protest has sparked a national firestorm about race, racism and remembrance. Josh shares his thoughts abo…

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Michael Tobis: The Canada Divide 1:04:04

29d ago1:04:04

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This time on the Plutopia podcast, climate scientist Michael Tobis, our man in the Great White North, joins us to talk about U.S.-Canadian relations. As Canadians go to the polls this week to elect new members of Parliament, the Trump administration’s ongoing attacks on Canadian tariffs and trade loom large. Michael describes how Trump’s aggressive…

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"Facebook Whistleblower" Frances Haugen 1:13:36

29d ago1:13:36

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What’s social media doing to us, and how would you fix it? Mark Zuckerberg has been a busy boy on the witness stand in Washington DC lately. In one of the most consequential antitrust cases in tech history, Meta is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly maintaining a monopoly. It could reshape the future of social media, privacy regulation…

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Episode 34: Unlock The Power of Your Two Minds 8:09

1M ago8:09

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Unlock Your Two Minds: Choose Wellness, Choose Change In this special episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, Alan explores the powerful concept of the two minds — the active mind that reacts and the reflective mind that creates. Inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, we uncover how becoming aware of our unconscious patterns can transform our health,…

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"American Authoritarianism" with Matt Welch 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

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What do you make of a U.S. government that snatches people off the street and disappears them into Central American prisons, forever, with no trial, and no way to appeal? Matt Welch is a libertarian journalist. He's no wild-eyed, Trump-loathing leftie. Fresh off the back of his appearance on Bill Maher, Matt joined Josh on Josh's streaming TV show,…

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Episode 244- An Old Covenant Prosecuted a New Covenant Delivered 44:48

1M ago44:48

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Rick Welch speaks at Eric and Karen Ogea's home fellowship in Azle, Texas last Palm Sunday. He brings a view to the Sermon on the Mount, typically seen as a lesson on moral ethics, and breaks down what is actually going on. It is a covenant indictment on Old Covenant Israel, and the injection of the New Covenant explaining what it looks like. All o…

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Travels with Ray Thompson 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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Ray Thompson, a revenue and operations executive and managing partner at Buy Build Sell LLC, joined the Plutopia podcast while on a 23,000-mile road trip across the U.S. with his family. Taking a break from years of intense corporate work, he embraced remote working and launched a new business aimed at helping people become entrepreneurs through ac…

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“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg 1:48:09

1M ago1:48:09

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What's the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era of artificial intelligence and ADHD? Professor Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading education experts. He ran Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, moved to Washington DC to advise the World Bank on education, and was a visitin…

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Episode 33 - Goal Setting & Consistency for Busy Runners (with Laura Norris of Tread Lightly) 29:08

1M ago29:08

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Goal Setting & Consistency for Busy Runners. Episode 33 Summary: In this compelling episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, host Alan Welch connects with the expert running coach and co-host of the "Tread Lightly" podcast, Laura Norris. Laura draws insightful parallels between the mindset and strategies employed by dedicated runners and successful busy …

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PREVIEW: "What Can Democrats Do?" with David Pakman 20:23

1M ago20:23

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The Democratic Party is paralysed. It can't merely offer resistance to Trump. It also needs to offer an alternative to him. But how? Should they oppose his every move, as the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Cory Booker believe? Or should they shut up and wait for the president to doom himself, as Senate minority leader …

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Episode 243- The Honorable Sarita Edgerton Returns! 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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Since our very own Sarita "The Edge" Edgerton went to work in Columbia, South Carolina representing her district she's been away from The Burros for a while. In this episode, she returns to Giraffe Studio and tells us all about what it's like entering into state politics and her thoughts on government. It's a fascinating discussion. Yet, before we …

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Axon: For All 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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On this episode of the Plutopia podcast, singer-songwriter Axon Chamberlain (aka “The Herban Cowboy”) rejoins Plutopians to debut tracks from his newly released CD “Pub Fare,” recorded live in tap rooms and mixed with care. He reflects on how his creative process has shifted from striving for perfection to playing music for personal joy and healing…

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“Decoding the Gurus” with Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

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When are independent shows like Uncomfortable Conversations serving a useful purpose... and when are they just preaching to the choir? "Decoding the Gurus" is a podcast that dissects how new-media personalities gain guru status. Frequently, such podcasters claim to be bravely challenging the status quo... while comfortably pandering to their team. …

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Episode 32: Beat the Stiffness: Simple Moves to Free Your Body and Mind 8:05

1M ago8:05

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Ep 32: Beat the Stiffness: Simple Moves to Free Your Body and Mind Feeling stiff from too much sitting or screen time? This episode explores how movement can quickly break through physical and mental tension. Inspired by the idea that cognitive performance is an endurance game, you’ll learn three science-backed exercises that help unlock joints, re…

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Anthony Bourdain’s “Lieutenant”, Laurie Woolever 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

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Anthony Bourdain was Josh's hero. Laurie Woolever was, as Bourdain called her, his "lieutenant". A writer and culinary graduate, Laurie had worked for another gigantic cooking celebrity, Mario Batali, before he was brought down for alleged sexual harrassment. She spent almost ten years as Bourdain's right-hand-gal. The two of them wrote two books t…

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Episode 242- Sharecast- Exploring Cult Behavior 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

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Rick Welch sits down with Tiziana Severse and Andy Bishop to do a Sharecast episode with Notes from the Other Side. Tiziana has been working on a recent series on high pressure Christian ministries and Rick has been doing a series on cults in America. Together, they discuss both series and what to expect from each podcast. Notes from the Other Side…

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Darryl Cunningham on Musk the Oligarch 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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British author and cartoonist Daryl Cunningham has created a graphical biography of Elon Musk, originally published in France under the title Elon Musk, Investigation into a New Master of the World, and now set for English release in September 2025 as Elon Musk, American Oligarch by Seven Stories Press. The book traces Musk’s evolution from his Sou…

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PREVIEW: "What Is the 'Patriarchy'?" with Prof. Cordelia Fine 38:46

2M ago38:46

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Do males and females differ in what we want out of life? In what jobs we want to do? In how much we want to look after babies, or run a tech start-up, or sweep the living room, or be a CEO? Or are biological preferences just an excuse to justify inequality? Cordelia Fine is a feminist academic who studies scientific explanations of sex differences …

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Ep 31: Escape the Treadmill: Your Fast-Track to Fitness Goals 9:22

2M ago9:22

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Episode 31: Escape the Treadmill: Fast-Track to Fitness Goals Are you a busy professional feeling like you're just keeping pace on the treadmill of life? In this episode, Alan explores how to shift from a reactive mindset to proactive goal setting, particularly in the realm of fitness, and how this can translate to taking control in all areas of yo…

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JUST JOSH: The Woke Catastrophe of “Snow White” 28:49

2M ago28:49

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If you want to see what's wrong with not being offensive, watch Snow White. The new Disney re-make is so committed to not offending anyone that it’s a social-justice jumble. Snow White isn’t white as snow; her love interest isn’t a prince; the dwarves aren’t “dwarves”; but there IS a dwarf in a non-dwarf role; Snow White doesn’t need a man; the man…

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Episode 241- Re-Release- In Loving Memory- Rachael Wrue 49:46

2M ago49:46

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Our dear friend, Rachael Wrue, passed away Friday, March 28th, 2025. In loving memory, we are releasing our episode where we first interviewed them to hear her and her husband, Pete's personal testimony and to talk about their first book. Pete and Rachael have been long time friends of our podcast and were always fun to talk about the scriptures wi…

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Paul Alan Levy: Defending Free Speech 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Paul Alan Levy, a public interest attorney at Public Citizen, specializes in defending internet-related free speech cases, particularly those involving individuals targeted by lawsuits for their online expression. While personally committed to protecting all forms of speech, Levy balances this ideal with the progressive values of his organization. …

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BOB CARR on Diplomacy, Statesmanship and Grief 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

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Even if you're not Australian, you want to listen to this conversation with one of the nation's most iconic statesmen. Bob Carr is a former foreign minister of Australia (i.e. the secretary of state) and, before that, the longest-continuously-serving Premier of NSW, Australia's most populous state. He's an intellectual powerhouse, an icolonoclast, …

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Episode 30: My 30th Birthday in Barcelona: A Celebration of Joy and Connection 10:50

2M ago10:50

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For this special 30th episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, your host, Alan, takes a personal detour from his usual podcast content to share the story of his memorable 30th birthday celebration in Barcelona, June 1996. Join Alan as he recounts a day filled with friendship, football highlights, live music, and the simple joys of life in a vibrant city.…

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PREVIEW: “Does Ukraine Still Matter?" with correspondent Misha Zelinsky 38:43

2M ago38:43

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What are Trump and Putin cooking up for Ukraine? Can the Europeans sideline it? What options does Ukraine still have on the table? And does any of this really matter to non-Europeans any more? This week, the ceasefire talks that President Trump boasted he'd wrap up in 24 hours fell apart, again. Russia says it wants an end to the war, if Ukraine ef…

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Episode 240- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapters 5 and 6 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

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WARNING: This episode contains language and humor not meant for children. Please be advised. The Burros (minus Ralph and Sarita) go completely off the rails in this study. If you like history, archeology, and humor that gets out of control and hard to reel back in, then this episode is for you. If crude humor is not for you, here is your warning. W…

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Australia’s Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

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Angus Taylor is the Shadow Treasurer of Australia and a key figure of the Opposition, the centre-right Liberal Party. A former cabinet minister, businessman and Rhodes scholar, he's often discussed as a future prime minister. Opinion polls put his party's return to power in the May election as a 50/50 bet. Josh sat down with the Shadow Treasurer to…

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