Best Alpha Gals Podcasts (2025)

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Alpha-Gal, The Meat Allergy That Starts With One Tick | 12/4/25 1:18:48

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It starts with hives, panic, ER visits, and confusion. Then the truth hits. One Lone Star tick has rewritten guest Kerry Toms’ immune system and turned everyday foods into a threat. Alpha-Gal Syndrome begins with a single bite and ends with a shocking reality. Beef, pork, dairy, and gelatin suddenly trigger violent reactions. In this At The Mic Thu…

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Is Command & Control Finally Dead? with Myles Downey 18:34

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The age of the top-down, "do as I say" leader is obsolete. We all know it, yet many organisations are still clinging to the old command and control model. Why? Because most leaders are terrified of what comes next. The fear of relinquishing control is real, and a vague "coaching culture" isn't a strong enough replacement. In this powerful episode f…

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Time Travel at the Waffle House. What Gen X Is Really Thinking | Friday Happy Hour 12.12.25 2:02:01

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A Waffle House menu shouldn’t feel like time travel, but here we are. What starts as light Friday chaos quickly turns into a very Gen X conversation about rising prices, parenting, and how reality seems to shift without warning. Keith Malinak is joined by Brad Staggs and Rebecca Mistereggen as the conversation moves from sleep-deprived parenting an…

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UFO Nuclear Tests Connection, 9/11 Questions and Baby Nostradamus | 12/11/25 2:11:00

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Long before satellites circled the planet, strange objects appeared in Earth’s skies—metallic, intelligent, and impossible to categorize. This Deep Dive untangles the conspiracy theories, photographic anomalies, and geopolitical motives buried inside decades of UFO reports. Keith Malinak, Brad Staggs, and Kelly Smith track the pattern intelligence …

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Kamyar Enshayan, PhD, former Director of The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa discusses food system failures and solutions. 28:09

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Did you know that food is more than medicine? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kamyar Enshayan, PhD, former Director of The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Enshayan describes food system failures and solutions, and encourages us to trea…

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The Art of Being Ridiculously Easy to Do Business featuring David Avrin 19:10

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You believe your biggest competitive advantage is the quality of your work. You’re wrong. In today’s fast-paced world, your customers havequietly started to care about something else far more. In this sharp and eye-opening episode from the archive, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with customer experience expert David Avrin, who drops a bombsh…

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Buy Cheer, Pay Later, Don’t Read Headlines | 12/5/25 2:06:27

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The holiday rush hits differently when AI recommends your gifts, the World Cup keeps buzzing in the background, and everyone quietly agrees not to open the news app. This week’s Friday Deep Dive settles into that space between festive distraction and December overload. Keith and Brad unwrap algorithmic Christmas chaos, cultural noise, and the comed…

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Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change 28:09

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Did you know that it’s impossible to separate children’s health from their environment? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change. Hendrickson explains the unique physical and mental heal…

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Test with Confidence: A Conversation with Gary Falcetano, PA-C of Thermo Fisher Scientific on AGS Testing 32:33

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In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on alpha-gal syndrome diagnostic testing at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Gary Falcetano, PA-C. Gary shares insights into how the alpha-gal syndrome test works and answers some of our most frequently asked questions. How do you talk to your provider about being tested? Is the test covered by insurance?…

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How to Spot and Stop Medical Scams 17:04

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Medical professionals are being targeted by scam artists in increasingly creative ways. Whether the phone call comes from a local government agency, court system, or medical licensing board, scammers are finding new, convincing ways to stoke panic in clinicians and then access their money. Welcome to Hippo Education Presents: The Monthly Rounds, an…

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Why 'Man Up' is Bad for Business with Stephen Whitton and Moe Carrick 45:57

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What does masculinity mean in today's workplace? This episode moves beyond outdated stereotypes to explore the powerful dynamic of masculine and feminine energies—and why a healthy balance is crucial for modern leadership. Andy Lopata is joined by Stephen Whitton, a leader from the UKautomotive industry, and DEI practitioner Moe Carrick. Together, …

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Coco Newton, RD, MPH, CNS, discusses how she applies functional medical nutrition therapy for those diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). 28:09

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Did you know that there is hope for patients diagnosed with ALS? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the debilitating neurodegenerative disease commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, including living near bodies of water frequently impacted by harmful algal blooms. Join Food Sleuth Radio host…

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The Islamic Genocide of Christians in Nigeria with Guest Larry Taunton | 11/25/25 33:30

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An Islamic-driven genocide is unfolding in Nigeria, and the world refuses to look. In this tense Deep Dive, Keith Malinak and Larry Taunton uncover how Islamist strategy, political manipulation, and global networks collide to fuel a hidden war against Christians. What starts as a report from Nigeria expands into a larger operation powered by extrem…

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How to Become the Go-To Person in Your Industry with Jane Bayler 24:02

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Are you the best-kept secret in your organisation? You work hard, you deliver results, but when it comes to promotions and opportunities, you'reconsistently overlooked. The hard truth is: in today's crowded world, justdoing a good job is no longer enough to get ahead. In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata revisits a powerfulconversation wit…

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When Epstein Got Lemons, It Got Weird Fast | 11/21/25 2:05:23

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A buried detail from Epstein’s past shows up out of nowhere and blows up the entire Thanksgiving warm-up. One second it’s holiday chatter, the next it’s the lemon detail nobody wanted resurfacing and derailing the room instantly. From that moment on, the episode just snowballs. Reactions get louder, tangents get stranger, and every joke lands harde…

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The Secret Power Behind the U.S.– Saudi Relationship | 11/20/25 1:51:50

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Saudi Arabia’s influence over U.S. strategy runs deeper than most people realize, and Colonel Roxane Towner-Watkins returns to map out the hidden pressure points shaping today’s geopolitical landscape. She and Keith Malinak explore the unspoken leverage that keeps the U.S.–Saudi relationship locked in place, even as global alliances shift and domes…

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John Cardina, PhD, author of Lives of Weeds: Opportunism, Resistance, Folly, discusses man’s futile attempts to control “weeds.” 28:09

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Did you know that Emily Dickinson wrote 4 tributes to the dandelion? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with John Cardina, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Science at the Ohio State University, former USDA research agronomist and author of Lives of Weeds: Opport…

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Mastering Crisis Management with Alan Stevens 21:39

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What happens when a leader's reputation crumbles in the public eye? Can trust ever be rebuilt? In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata returns to the archive to for a timely and critical conversation with reputation expert and media coach, Alan Stevens. Using the political firestorm of "Partygate" when Boris Johnson was Prime Min…

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Did AI Just Bring the Dead Back to Life? | 11/14/25 2:02:20

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AI just got a lot weirder,has it crossed the line into digital resurrection? This week on At The Mic: Deep Dive, Keith Malinak is joined by Brad Staggs, Kelly Smith, and a sleep-deprived Rebecca Mistereggen calling in from Norway, to unpack one of the wildest mixes of tech, culture, and chaos we’ve seen yet. From engagement ring internet wars and n…

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Surviving MKUltra: The Truth The Survivors Still Carry | 11/13/25 1:55:15

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Keith Malinak talks with William Yarborough, a survivor of the CIA’s MKUltra program, in a gripping deep dive into government-led mind control experiments, and the lifelong trauma that followed. Hear firsthand how children were subjected to psychedelics, isolation, and psychological torture, and how memory suppression shaped William’s life for deca…

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Glenn Davis Stone, PhD, author of The Agricultural Dilemma: How Not to Feed the World, discusses the legend and unintended consequences of the Green Revolution. 28:09

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Did you know that the “Green Revolution” is a cultural narrative that is rarely questioned? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Glenn Davis Stone, PhD, anthropologist, environmental scientist, and author of The Agricultural Dilemma: How Not to Feed the World. Stone discusses the legend …

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The Whole Picture: A Conversation with Dr. Zachary Spiritos, Neurogasteroenterologist and Co-founder of EverBetter Medicine 37:09

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Before being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, many of us often felt dismissed, bouncing from doctor to doctor and frequently hearing "it's all in your head" from specialists. Dr. Spiritos offers a refreshing alternative: he truly listens to his patients and recognizes connections across different body systems. Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. …

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The Hard Work of Inclusion with Andy Woodfield & Dr. Heather Melville OBE 21:51

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Welcome to Connected Leadership Bytes. This week Andy Lopata looks back into the archive for a conversation from October 2020. This episode features Andy Woodfield and Dr. Heather Melville OBE and explores the practical, unfiltered realities of building truly diverse and inclusive teams. Andy Woodfield shares the story behind his mission to build o…

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Chernobyl’s Blue Dogs and the Sound of Norwegian Death Metal | 11/7/25 2:01:01

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Chernobyl’s blue dogs, Norwegian death metal culture, cloning pets, parenting, and community traditions all come up in this Friday Happy Hour on At The Mic. Topics include: The mysterious “blue dogs” near Chernobyl and the science behind them Pet cloning and what it says about identity and attachment The culture and controversy of Norwegian death m…

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Exposing the Election Game: Maladministration, Machines & Media Lies | 11/6/25 1:39:43

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Election researcher and technology inventor Jovan Hutton Pulitzer returns alongside author Eve DePita for a new chapter in our ongoing series on election systems, ballot processes, and the difference between fraud and maladministration. This conversation breaks down: How voter rolls and ballot production are manipulated before votes are ever cast W…

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Daniel Costa, Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research at the Economic Policy institute, discusses immigration policy and our food system. 28:09

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Did you know that immigrant labor is critical to our food system, and most of the food that gets to our plates was grown, harvested and processed by the hands of immigrants? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Daniel Costa, JD, attorney, and Director of Immigration Law and Policy Resear…

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The Gunnar Esiason Story and the Human Side of Medical Breakthroughs 31:44

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Gunnar Esiason was two years old when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. He spent lots of time in hospitals, and by the time he was in his 20s, he was really sick. His medical team was running out of options. But then, when Gunnar was 27, he participated in a clinical trial that would change his life. The drug he received as a research particip…

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Dr. Casey Kelley: From Lyme & Mold to Optimum Health 45:17

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Dr. Casey Kelley, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and one of the first to earn certification in integrative medicine. Founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health in Chicago, she specializes in functional medicine to address root causes of chronic conditions like Lyme disease and mold toxicity. A graduate of Ohio State…

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The Subtle Art of Upgrading Your Relationships with Jake Thompson 44:36

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Are the people you spend time with making you better or holding you back? This episode examines Jim Rohn's famous idea that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Jake Thompson, a leadership performance coach and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, joins the show to unpack this powerful concept. He ha…

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What's REALLY Behind the Rise of Gen Alpha Slang? | 10/31/25 2:04:27

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Pumpkins, politics, and pure idiocracy collide in this Halloween special of At The Mic: Deep Dive with Keith Malinak. From ghost stories and viral slang to media chaos and nostalgia, you’ll never look at “6-7” the same way again. Joined by Brad Staggs and Kelly Smith, the trio dive into everything from haunted house tales and music copyright battle…

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Tom Carr Exposes the Dark Side of Ghost Hunting | 10/30/25 1:28:05

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In this Halloween edition of At The Mic, Keith Malinak sits down with veteran ghost hunter Tom Carr, who brings over 40 years of experience in the paranormal to the table. This isn’t your average ghost story chat. Tom unpacks the real, raw side of paranormal investigation, from the gear that works to the spirits that follow you home. You’ll also he…

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Leo Horrigan, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, and author of What if Soil Microbes Mattered? Our Health Depends on Them 28:09

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Did you know that soil health is integral to life on earth? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Leo Horrigan, MS, Food System Correspondent for the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, and author of What if Soil Microbes Mattered? Our Health Depends on Them. Horrigan explains how …

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The Alpha Male's Paradox with Luke Ambler and Dion Jensen 27:04

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What happens when two traditional "alpha males"—a former rugby league champion and an ex-infantryman—sit down for a raw, unfilteredconversation about modern masculinity? Prepare to be challenged. In this powerful episode from the archives, host Andy Lopata brings together Luke Ambler, founder of the transformative men’s support network Andy’s Man C…

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$45 Million or Pokémon Porn Star Trading Cards? | 10/24/25 2:03:26

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What do Pokémon trading cards, porn stars, and $45 million have in common? Apparently, a lot—according to the internet. This week, Keith Malinak dives into a viral net worth hoax, Japan’s strangest economy, and the unexpected healing power of red light therapy. Plus, Rebecca Mistereggen joins remotely fresh off maternity leave, bringing an epic sca…

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You Won't Believe What Happens When You Spin the Conspiracy Wheel | 10/23/25 1:44:53

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A missionary devoured by island tribes. A $30 million Easter heist. A woman who woke up speaking Chinese. Yep—it’s another wild ride with Keith Malinak and Brad Staggs. In this Thursday Deep Dive episode of At The Mic, Keith and Brad Spin the preverbal "Wheel of Conspiracies," jumping from real-life tech conspiracies to bizarre history and strange-…

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Mariana Chilton, PhD, MPH, author of The Painful Truth About Hunger In America: Why We Must Unlearn Everything We Think We Know -- and Start Again. 28:09

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Did you know that the solution to hunger is solidarity, not charity? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mariana Chilton, PhD, MPH, Professor, U. of Mass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, and author of The Painful Truth About Hunger in America: Why We Must Unlearn Eve…

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Moving Beyond "Bananas in the Canteen" with Geoff McDonald and Perry Burton 22:01

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Are your strongest, most energetic leaders secretly drowning? In this powerful episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy goes into thearchives for a conversation that is more relevant today than ever before. He revisits the very first episode of the podcast, featuring two senior corporate leaders who appeared to have it all—until they didn't. Thi…

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Pumpkin Spice Salmon and the 9/11 Conspiracy Scale | 10/17/25 2:00:50

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A possum stole Halloween, the CIA controls the weather, Pumpkin Spice Salmon, and Newfoundland has a new city with an unbelievable name. Nothing’s real, freedom’s optional, and we’re totally fine. Let’s unpack this chaos. Keith and Brad bring another unfiltered Friday Happy Hour to life: skewering fake news, conspiracy theories, and the weirdest tr…

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The Hidden Web of TERRORISM Funding and Media Manipulation | 10/16/25 1:45:02

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In this episode of At The Mic: Deep Dive, host Keith Malinak sits down with Colonel Roxanne Towner-Watkins for an unflinching look at how intelligence, terrorism, and media manipulation shape the modern world. Together they uncover the hidden web of global influence — from Israel’s delayed response on October 7th to the CIA’s long history of covert…

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Charlotte Vallaeys, MS, discusses the multiple benefits of organic, and confusion over “regenerative agriculture.” 28:09

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Did you know organic agriculture has a legal definition, but “regenerative” agriculture does not? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Charlotte Vallaeys, MS, independent consultant, advocate, and champion of organic agriculture. Board member of Organic Voices and the Organic Farming Res…

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Be Heard: A Conversation with Dr. Aleksandra Brown, Board-Certified Dermatologist on Skincare and Beyond 40:29

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown, DO, FAOCD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist at River Ridge Dermatology in Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Brown has become an active educator on social media, where she shares expert skincare tips, educational videos, and dermatology insights. In this episode, we dive into some of the most commonly asked questions regarding alpha-g…

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Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Conflict with Danny Gal 51:25

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In a world fractured by tribalism and conflict, can the lessons learned from the frontlines of the Israeli-Palestinian divide transform how we lead? This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a raw, powerful, and profoundly human exploration of connection in the face of unimaginable division. Andy Lopata is joined by Danny Gal; Danny Gal is the a…

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Ep 48: Amy Graves, Author of The Hidden Consumer | Food Allergy Talk 48:31

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On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Amy Graves, author of The Hidden Consumer: Uncovering the power of health-conscious buyers. Amy is allergic to mold, grass, birch, pet dander... as well as foods, including both corn and soy. When discovering her allergies she was living in MN but due to not being able to buy food in grocery stores ha…

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Did a Portal to Hell Open Up in 2016?: AI Illusions , CERN & The Apocalypse | 10/10/25 2:01:36

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Was 2016 the year everything changed? In this wild and unfiltered Happy Hour edition of At The Mic, Keith Malinak is joined by Rebecca Mistereggen and Brad Staggs to explore the idea that reality fractured nearly a decade ago. From deep-sea alien bases to AI illusions and conspiracy chaos at CERN, we dig into the strange cultural shift that’s left …

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What the FBI Won’t Tell You: Ray Epps, Epstein Files & Accountability | 10/9/25 2:01:58

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A fearless deep dive into FBI corruption, whistleblower retaliation, and government censorship shaping America’s fight for truth. This long-form political conversation goes beyond headlines, revealing how power, secrecy, and media spin collide inside America’s most powerful institutions. Host Keith Malinak sits down with investigative journalist St…

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Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, University of Kentucky, author of “Food Allergens: Alpha Gal.” 28:09

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Did you know that the sugar responsible for alpha-gal allergy is widespread in processed food products, drugs and dietary supplements? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at th…

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Dr. Jyotsna Shah: Inside IGeneX's Game-Changing Lyme Test 55:03

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Mentoring the CEO with Patrice Gordon 51:56

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Ready to flip the entire leadership hierarchy on its head? In this powerful episode, Andy sits down with Patrice Gordon, thetrailblazer who became Virgin Atlantic's first-ever reverse mentor, ultimately mentoring the CEO and starting an organisational movement. If you think leadership wisdom only flows from the top down, this conversation will make…

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Can AI Really Help You Find TRUE LOVE in 2025? | 10/3/25 2:03:02

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Would you date AI? In this Friday Happy Hour, Keith Malinak, Brad Staggs, and Rebecca Misterregan take a hilarious yet sharp look at digital romance and whether chatbots really are “better listeners.” Along the way, they dive into crime and punishment, parodying Kamala Harris audiobooks, natural disasters, and raw talk on pregnancy and parenting—pr…

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UPDATE: Are They Hiding the Truth About 3I/Atlas? (Barfly 7) | 10/2/25 2:02:07

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This week on At The Mic, Keith Malinak teams up with Brad Staggs (The Daily Mojo) and real estate expert Kelly Smith for a no-holds-barred Deep Dive into what may be one of the most curious space anomalies in years: 3I-Atlas. Is it just a comet—or a machine with a mission? From extraterrestrial theories and NASA’s evasions to spiky rabbits near gov…