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We live in a world awash in typography - whether we realize it or not. From the road signs that lead us home to the phones in our pockets, typography is front and center in nearly every waking moment of our day. Come meet the people and hear the stories behind the letters that shape our world.
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Epic Adventure

Steve Kellams

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Are you ready for an epic adventure? Welcome to the Epic Adventure Podcast! Host Steve Kellams and guests discuss all things table top roleplaying. From TTRPG news and tabletop RPG game design to tips and tricks to make your games epic.
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Unfounded - HE

Unfounded - David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli

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Unfounded is a weekly podcast for business and creative leaders who look beyond the bottom line. Hosted by David Laxer and Ofir Michaeli, 2 creative strategists with vast international experience, the podcast seeks to challenge conventions, tackle herd mentality and fight the abuse of industry buzzwords and lingo that often hide lack of vision and originality.
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The One Year Bible Podcast 2026

Michael Wood, M.Ed.,M.S.

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A fully dramatized, cinematic journey through the Bible. Join Michael Wood, M.Ed., M.S., as Scripture is brought to life with dramatic narration, character voices, rich sound design, and epic music — all from the trusted Easy-to-Read Version (ERV). Perfect for daily listening as you experience God’s story from Genesis to Revelation.
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Fascinating conversations with founders, leaders, and experts about product management, artificial intelligence (AI), user experience design, technology, and how we can create the best product experiences for users and our businesses.
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Hosted by Rebecca Johnson, Executive Director of DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia, this podcast is dedicated to the transformative power of design. Johnson chats with leaders in the local community, from architects to strategists, to artists, as they go deep on their work and the unique character of Philly's creative community.
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Eat My Words

Johanna Almstead

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Pull up a seat at our table, where badass women from all walks of life—fashion, beauty, design, music, philanthropy, art, and more—come together to share honest stories, serve truths, and dig into the realities of modern womanhood.
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Alpha 8

Bizzie Media Group

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A desperate alien. A struggling mom. One life-changing swap that flips a family upside down. Alpha 8 is an award-winning, family-friendly sci-fi audio drama that blends E.T., The Princess Diaries, and a Freaky Friday twist into a heartfelt adventure about identity, parenthood, and second chances. When an extraterrestrial being secretly swaps places with a human mother, both worlds spiral into chaos. The alien must learn the meaning of family to save her species from extinction—while the real ...
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Welcome! This podcast is dedicated to exploring timeless ideas for a modern, meaningful life. I'm documenting my personal growth journey and sharing everything I learn about life design, building character, and the art of intentional living. Together, we'll explore deep reflections on life, learn practical frameworks for self-improvement, and hold ourselves accountable to becoming better, more virtuous individuals. My goal is to provide the tools and insights to help you, and me, build a lif ...
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Mercury's Wake

Stephanie Vlahos

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Mercury’s Wake is a hope‑centred sci‑fi audio drama about resilience, mystery, and the quiet power of connection. Set in a world reshaped by loss and change, the series follows people rebuilding their lives — and themselves — through small acts of courage that ripple outward in unexpected ways. Blending atmospheric sound design with intimate, character‑driven storytelling, Mercury’s Wake unfolds as a slow‑burn mystery rooted in compassion, found family, and the belief that kindness is a radi ...
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Immersive Tabletop RPG storytelling meets audio drama in this narrative actual play podcast. Dive into the epic world of MythCraft with Ties the Bind, a cinematic actual play podcast where every relationship matters, every tie can bind, and family is everything. What to Expect: -Collaborative storytelling that puts character development first -Immersive sound design and atmospheric audio -Real dice rolls and authentic tabletop gaming moments Join us on Discord
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Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.
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Game, Develop, Repeat

AnxiousBuddhaGames

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I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.
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Why We Roll

The Stillfleet Studio

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Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing. Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games, ...
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Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you daily ACTIONABLE digital marketing lessons that they've learned through years of being in the trenches. Whether you have a new website or you're an established business, you'll learn the latest SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, conversion optimization and general online marketing strategies that work today from people that actually practice marketing and operate business. Approaching 100M downloads with 2,500+ episodes, you're sure to fi ...
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Welcome to At Home with Anderson Design Center — a podcast where we bring real design conversations straight from our showroom floor to your speakers. Whether you’re dreaming, building, renovating, or just love beautiful spaces, you’re in the right place.
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Create a cozy, comfortable home on a budget! * Do you spend hours on Pinterest pinning beautiful images? * Do you go over to a friend’s house and have decor envy? * Do you wonder where to start when it comes to decorating your house? * Are you frustrated every time you walk into your house because you haven’t taken any action on decor? * Do you wish you could create a cozy home on a budget? Friend, I’ve been there... This podcast inspires REAL moms with REAL homes and REAL budgets to transfo ...
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Designing Hollywood Podcast is dedicated to "All Things Movies' and all film industry professionals! Created & Founded By Designing Hollywood LLC High profile host's and guest's from costume designers, directors, producers, writers, actors & agents in the industry! Excited to be bringing you some fascinating (Q&A) behind the scenes stories and informative educational episodes! Designing Hollywood collaboration with Costume Designer Marilyn Vance. Marilyn's award winning costume designs have ...
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Welcome aboard the Orriona—where the galaxy is queer-norm, found families are forged in the fire, and hope burns brightest in the darkest corners of the void. ORRIONA is a multi-voice audio drama series that weaves cinematic sci-fi action with deeply personal character journeys. No coming-out angst. No homophobia. Just grand space adventures where queer love and friendship are as natural as starlight. THE STORY SO FAR: When High Priestess Nienna's ceremonial fleet is ambushed by an ancient e ...
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What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetic economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games, through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic toolkit.
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A collection of immersive actual play TTRPG campaigns brought to life through sound design, roleplay, and drama. Explore the high-stakes adventures of flawed heroes trying to survive in worlds not their own. From virtual reality death games to dark fantasy realms, every campaign dives deep into character, consequence, and chaos. 🎮 Sword Art Online: AOD The AOD guild must battle their way through the infamous VRMMORPG that has claimed thousands of lives. Trapped with no logout button and only ...
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Tom Ward is the author of the book, The Power of Living By Design. Spending over thirty-five years in the corporate world leading organizations to transform, Tom now brings the knowledge and technology of personal transformation to individuals in his new podcast: The Daily Dose of Design Podcast
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The Tabletop Tales

The Tabletop Tales Team

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A fantasy-comedy storytelling podcast inspired by tabletop roleplaying games. This mostly-improvised adventure employs immersive sound design and original score to tell humorous, compelling and entertaining fictional stories.
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The Dead Bell Podcast is a show dedicated to exploring the world of horror cinema in a way that is honest, detailed, and obsessed with the craft. Each episode, I break down the movies that shape the genre. This will include slashers, supernatural horror, psychological horror, found footage films, low-budget indie hits, and everything else in between! A little note about your host... I love to love movies! No matter how bad they review, there's always something awesome you can pull out of a m ...
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Welcome to the House Guest podcast, where C&TH Interiors Editor Carole Annett chats with experts from the world of interior design and decoration, the people behind the houses and hotels you see in glossy magazines like ours. Some of the names will be familiar, and others may be less so, but we’re sure you’ll recognise the hotels and restaurants they’ve designed. And if you’re in the middle of your own building project or re-style, we hope you’ll pick up some tips. Enjoy!
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A humorous video podcast from CartoonSmart.com. Topics will include: iOS / tvOS game development with Xcode, Swift and Sprite Kit, plus anything to do with illustration, character design, animation, or Adobe software (Flash / Animate in particular). These are a bit of a spoof on our usual material (okay, very much a spoof), but we dare you NOT to learn at least something in these videos tutorials. Videos range from 30mb to 50mb (relatively small).
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The Mana Pool

Chewie Slate

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Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
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Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you with Oprah's Super Soul. Hear Oprah’s personal selection of her interviews with thought-leaders, best-selling authors, spiritual luminaries, as well as health and wellness experts. All designed to light you up, guide you through life’s big questions and help bring you one step closer to your best self.
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Design Your Home

Sally Soricelli

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Designing and decorating your home doesn't have to feel overwhelming and stressful. But with so many decisions to make, it's no wonder it feels hard. If you're not sure where to start, or what furniture to buy, or how to put it all together, then please know that you're not alone. Everyone, and I mean everyone, can learn how to design a home they love. And this podcast is here to help you by sharing design secrets from over 20 years in interior design. So tune in to weekly design conversatio ...
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From character design to frame data, professional e-sports to business marketing, longtime Street Fighter enthusiasts Justin Shade and Roddy Toomim delve into the casual and high level perspectives of Capcom's latest entry into the renowned fighting game franchise.
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Roleing Imperfection

Roleing Imperfection

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Our podcast features two friends with over fifteen years of gaming experience chatting about tabletop role playing games. Our philosophy involves complex character design integrated with fully fleshed out worlds. We aim to help people write characters, play tabletop rpgs, and run their own games. Each episode will break down a different roleplaying topic with stories from our past games and suggestions for how to make your games better.New episodes launch Thursdays! Remember to play what you ...
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A podcast focused around the technical aspects of Genshin Impact. In this podcast, we discuss things like character strength, game design, and the wider Genshin Impact community. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayzel/support
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A short story classified under the American Gothic genre, the piece depicts an eerie set of events following the distressing occurrences within the Boyne household, as their dream relocation takes a drastic turn. Wharton cleverly weaves together Gothic themes including horror, retribution, and despair to create a dynamic plot which is additionally aided by the use of foreshadowing, an uncanny setting, and the reflective voice of its character. Divided into five parts, Afterward introduces ne ...
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Are you feeling unprepared, uniformed, or even scared of an upcoming birth? The Preparing for Childbirth podcast is just for you! Host, Jenny Childs, will help you to gain a better understanding of God's amazing design for childbirth, and to learn how to prepare for the unknown, handle the pain and lean into God's character through it all. Jenny loves childbirth, has served as a doula, and for the past five plus years has been helping couples in her church prepare for the important & transfo ...
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Posted every two weeks, this podcast looks at different aspects for RPG play and design. The hosts - a father/daughter team - then discuss how their RPG system will handle the topic in question. Episodes are ordered by the alphabet, so the first three episodes are Armor, Blood of Heroes, and Character Creation.
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Second Shift follows an ambitious, character-centric story arc about three college students from Boston who find themselves "shifted" against their will to another world. They must find their place in that world while trying to return to theirs. If you've just found Second Shift, please be sure to start with episode one: "Everything to Everyone, Part 1"!
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In-depth podcast on how to improve your campaign, focusing on the adventure, world and character design. We apply proven and practical game design techniques to the world of running pen and paper campaigns. There's a lot to get into, so let's get started.
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We live in a world where our civilization and daily lives depend upon institutions, infrastructure, and technological substrates that are _complicated_ but not _unknowable_. Join Patrick McKenzie (patio11) as he discusses how decisions, technology, culture, and incentives shape our finance, technology, government, and more, with the people who built (and build) those Complex Systems.
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What is masculinity and manhood? What are men supposed to be and how do we get there? We look at God's design for men and how that applies in today's society. ACT LIKE MEN is more than a title, it's our challenge! Are you up for it? #actlikemen #actlikemen365 #manhood #manup #realman #realmen #biblicalmanhood #masculinity #manliness #character #christianmanhood
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Reading Around the Margins

Paratext Publicity

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In each episode of Reading Around the Margins, Naomi Washer talks with writers, readers, translators, publishers, and booksellers about how they interact with their books as objects; how their own marginalia consciously or unconsciously informs the books they come to write; and how the experience of reading brings a book into existence.
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The go-to listen for anyone passionate about buying, building, or investing in Vancouver’s housing market. Whether you’re a first-time buyer trying to decode what a teardown is really worth, planning your first laneway build, or chasing an investment property in a city where prices never sit still, this podcast unpacks the real costs, curveballs, and call-it-like-it-is advice you won’t get at an open house. From hidden costs to hyper-local strategies, every episode helps you navigate Vancouv ...
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The SquaredCo Podcast features conversations with creatives about art, design, pop culture and whatever nonsense comes to mind. Join hosts Mark Morris (Creative Director) and Jerrod Maruyama (Freelance Illustrator and Character Designer) as they talk to some of the biggest names from the creative world.
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Step into the world of Malcolm Garrett, an iconic British graphic designer whose career is grounded in punk rock and new technology.In this episode, Malcolm talks about designing record sleeves for bands like Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, and Simple Minds, as well as his enthusiasm for adopting new digital design tools. From the DIY spirit of London's Sh…
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Aurora returns from a dinner party with a new, dubious alliance with Draken. Frustrated, she attempts to seek council with the mysterious woman who calls herself her "friend" and discovers something about herself and her deepest desire. As Aurora contemplates her growing thirst for power, the lines between friend and foe blur even further, and the …
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In Genesis 7-9:1-17, God instructs Noah to build an ark and gather two of every kind of animal to save them from a great flood. Noah, his family, and the animals weather 40 days and nights of rain, followed by months of waiting for the waters to recede. As they finally see land and a rainbow signifying God's promise, one wonders: Will humanity's ne…
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S01E06 · The Chip (Kai) (Chapter Five of Legacy, Book One of the Orriona Universe) ORRIONA: S01E06 · The Chip Kai Kyros has survived eight years on Edgepoint Station by being invisible. Every night he deals cards at Lucky 9 casino—except he doesn't actually work there. The casino just never noticed an extra dealer who never appears on payroll. Magn…
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After Cain's banishment for Abel's murder, humanity grows, but with increasing wickedness. God grieves over humanity's corruption, deciding to cleanse the earth with a flood. As Noah builds an ark for survival, will humanity's wickedness be washed away, or will a new beginning emerge?In Matthew 2:19-23, after King Herod's death, an angel appears in…
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Our annual year-in-review episode covers some recurring themes from 2025 and some behind-the-curtains discussion of running a podcast. Patrick McKenzie (patio11) sits down with producer Sammy Cottrell to discuss the most popular episodes of the year, the impact of AI coding tools, the challenges of video podcasting, Sammy's role as a "fixer" findin…
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We set goals for our health, our finances, and our personal growth—but rarely do we pause to set intentional goals for our home. In this episode, I invite you to slow down and reflect on how your home has truly served you over the past year. Did it support your life and rhythms… or did you find yourself constantly serving it? We’ll talk about how t…
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In Genesis 2:18-4:1-16, God creates Eve as a companion for Adam. They live in the Garden of Eden, where they disobey God's command by eating from the Tree of Knowledge, influenced by a serpent. This act leads to their punishment and expulsion from Eden. The narrative continues with their sons, Cain and Abel. Cain, jealous of God favoring Abel's off…
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Neil and Eric break down the Threads vs X mindset gap, why “victim mentality” kills progress, and how focusing on one craft can beat trying to be well-rounded. They debate early specialization vs variety using a peak-performance study, then shift into recruiting: retention conversations, paid working-case assignments, reference checks, and why tale…
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God creates the heavens and the earth in six days, forming light, sky, land, seas, plants, stars, animals, and finally humans in His image. On the seventh day, He rests, blessing and sanctifying it. God places Adam in the Garden of Eden, allowing him to eat from any tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Will Adam and Eve obey God'…
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Google Gemini’s breakout in 2025 gets pinned on “Nano Banana,” Google’s fast image generation and editing push that coincided with Gemini MAUs jumping from 350M to 650M by October, plus momentum from NotebookLM upgrades and aggressive social distribution. Neil and Eric debate why free, bundled AI (Search AI Overviews, Chromebooks, Android) can outs…
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Send us a text If I have read it once in an online forum I have read it a thousand times. “I want to play game X but my players won’t play anything but D&D” I always want to fire back with get new players, but that isn’t necessarily realistic and besides it’s not a good answer. Over the years I’ve played a ton of different games and game systems. I…
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Day 365 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 13 is about Nehemiah's efforts to keep the people of Jerusalem faithful to God's laws. When he returns to Jerusalem, he finds that some people have broken the rules, like working on the Sabbath and marrying non-Israelites. Nehemiah works hard to fix these problems, reminding everyone to follow …
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Oprah sits down with the Rev. Ed Bacon, a retired priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the author of the book "8 Habits of Love." Saying that we often obscure our ability to identify grace in our lives, the Rev. Bacon reveals how to recognize grace in your life, especially during the toughest times. He tells Oprah that people operat…
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Strata fees, bylaws, insurance, and special levies—most buyers don’t really understand them until something goes wrong. In this episode of The Real Estate of Things, Scott sits down with Cory Pettersen, president of Stratawest, to break down what strata management actually does and what condo owners should be paying attention to. Cory shares how he…
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Today we are resharing one of our favorite episodes to bring some LIVELY VIBES to your holiday week! Tricia Whalen, a (hilarious) seasoned executive and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience building and scaling some of the most iconic brands in fashion, media, and lifestyle. Now the CEO of E. Frances Paper, Tricia joins Johanna today …
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Neil and Eric break down Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers framework for building a durable competitive business: branding, process power, switching costs, scale economies, cornered resources, network economies, and counter positioning. They apply these strategy concepts to agencies, then shift to AI moats and vertical integration, noting why Google stand…
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Day 364 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 11:22-12:47 tells about the leaders and families who lived in Jerusalem and nearby villages after the city's walls were rebuilt. It lists priests and Levites who were in charge of worship in the temple, including singing, playing instruments, and keeping things organized. This part of the Bible…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to literary agent and founder of Heirloom Literary and Media, Elena Giovinazzo, about publishing’s waiting game; why it’s normal for us to feel “self-I don’t know”; how illustrators can avoid getting buried in the querying trenches; and more. To learn more about Elena and Heirloom, visit heirloomliterary.com. Photograph © …
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Neil and Eric break down their biggest marketing predictions for 2026, covering SEO’s rebound, AEO reality checks, AI workflow automation, community building, in-person events, and why switching costs now matter more than product market fit. Recorded on Christmas Eve, this episode dives into how agencies, SaaS companies, and enterprise brands shoul…
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Day 363 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 9:38-11:21, the Israelites make a big promise to God after realizing they haven't been following His ways. They agree to follow God's rules, like keeping the Sabbath day holy and not marrying people who don't worship God. Then, lots of people volunteer to live in Jerusalem, the main city, to…
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Day 362 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 9:1-37 is about the Israelites coming together to confess their sins and remember their history. They fast, wear special clothes, and separate themselves from non-Israelites. They stand and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord, their God, for a quarter of the day, and for another quarter, …
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We live in a moment where content is being produced faster than we can blink. But much of it feels a bit like junk food for the mind — easy to make, easy to consume, and ultimately… not very nourishing. The kind of thing that fills the feed but leaves you strangely unsatisfied, as if you’ve eaten an entire bag of digital empty calories. Together wi…
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Day 361 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Nehemiah 7:4 to chapter 8 tells about rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and the people rediscovering God's laws. Nehemiah finds that the city is big but with few people. He organizes a census to identify the residents. Then, in chapter 8, Ezra the priest reads God's laws to the people. They listen attentivel…
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“I am a motorcyclist in a hailstorm, recklessly speeding by the grace of a slipstream.” — John K. Mercury John K. Mercury — the first astronaut chosen for humanity’s journey to Mars — vanished before the mission could be completed. No signal. No wreckage. No answers. Decades later, his mission journal is rediscovered in the New Mexico desert. A pri…
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Neil and Eric break down why “storyteller” is suddenly the hottest corporate job title, from a Wall Street Journal trend to LinkedIn listings doubling in a year and Vanta paying up to $274,000 for a Head of Storytelling. They unpack why storytelling matters more in an AI-heavy marketing world, how to create tension using “but” beats, and why MrBeas…
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Audio Bible Day 360 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 5, Nehemiah sees the poor being treated unfairly and helps them by asking the rich to be kind and not overcharge. In Nehemiah 6, people try to scare Nehemiah to stop him from rebuilding Jerusalem's wall. He stays brave, doesn't give in to fear, and finishes the wall. Nehemiah 7:1…
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For this week's holiday-inspired Complex Systems, Patrick reads his essay from Bits about Money on the gift card paradox: a legitimate payments rail, yet also a primary vector for fraud that leaves victims without recourse. – Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/gift-cards-and-the-fraud-supply-chain/ – Sponsors: Givewell & …
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// IN THIS VIDEO // I will be discussing how to have better romantic relationships at every stage of a relationship, why communication is everything, and why your relationship will fail without clarity. // GO DEEPER WITH MY NEWSLETTER // For more personal essays, reflections, and practical frameworks on Life Design, subscribe to my free weekly news…
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Audio Bible Day 359 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah chapters 3 and 4, the story is about rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah leads the people in this big project, and everyone works together, each group repairing a different part of the wall. But they face challenges and opposition from people who don't want the wall rebui…
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Neil and Eric break down smart bets from a work and investment perspective, why crypto still has upside potential, and why hiring great people only works at the right stage of business. They share real numbers behind outbound email, gift card incentives, and ROI, then unpack the biggest marketing wins and losses of 2025. The episode wraps with how …
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In this episode, Neil and Eric break down the rise of AI hype versus real usage, using Harvey AI, Microsoft Copilot, and ZoomInfo as case studies. They discuss $8B AI valuations, low user adoption, retention challenges, and why paying for AI does not equal value. The conversation covers venture capital incentives, SaaS economics, AI theater, and wh…
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Send us a text Welcome to You Heard it Here Last, where we talk about news, you’ve already heard. https://www.enworld.org/threads/tolkien%E2%80%99s-writing-desk-on-auction-at-christies.716325/ Christie’s Action House is hosting a live auction in December, 2025 called Groundbreakers: Icons of our Time and in that auction, you will find a simple 19th…
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Day 358 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 1-2, Nehemiah, who works for the king in a land far from his home, learns that his hometown, Jerusalem, is in ruins. He feels very sad and prays to God for help. The king notices Nehemiah's sadness and asks why. Nehemiah explains and asks the king if he can go back to rebuild Jerusalem. The …
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At Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, Oprah sits down for the first time with Yara Shahidi, the teenage star of ABC's hit comedy "Black-ish" and its spinoff, "Grown-ish." Just a few days from her 18th birthday, Yara talks about her generation's view on politics, social media and history. She discusses her family's involvement in the civil rights moveme…
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Have you ever been stuck wondering what to get to your host? your partner? someone you don't really know or someone who already has everything? Well today's episode is for you! Today I am joined by my producer Sophy to answer all the holiday gifting questions you sent in last week! We talk about different parties, family traditions, and the kinds o…
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This is a bonus episode to keep your ears occupied while Wythe and I take a much needed winter break! This episode of Thunderquack's Perfect Ten is from October 7th, 2025—right at the beginning of our Danse Macabre KS campaign! Tune in as I (Chris) chat with our buddy and collaborator, Michael Cohen about one of my favorite video games: Fromsoftwar…
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S01E05 · A New Mantra (Rian) (Chapter Four of Legacy, Book One of the Orriona Universe) ORRIONA: S01E05 · A New Mantra Dr. Rian Jengu has spent years working frontier clinics, patching radiation burns and septic prosthetics with equipment older than it has any right to be. His mantra has carried him through countless impossible shifts: Medicine is …
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Day 357 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 10, the people of Israel realize they have broken God's rules by marrying people who didn't follow God. They decide to follow Ezra's guidance to make things right by ending those marriages and promising to follow God's rules from now on. It's about admitting mistakes and trying to fix them.In Re…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to New York Times best-selling author, cartoonist, and educator, Bob Eckstein, about why we shouldn’t be “open” to AI; how an artist can know when their work of art is done; why Bob wants illustrators to worry less; and more. To learn more about Bob, visit bobeckstein.com. Find Bob on Substack. Artists mentioned in this ep…
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For the last episode of 2025, the dorks (except Dirk) spend an entire episode inadvertently discussing a lot of nostalgic stuff. It kicks off with GI Joe movies and Ghostbusters lore (with some Dave Coulier thrown in, for some reason?). Then we move into video games for the majority of the show, pitching ideas for applying a randomizer to old games…
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