Best David Sumner Podcasts (2025)

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Shannon Grant – Film, Feeling, and the Intimate Pulse of a Wedding Day | Episode #233 59:38

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Sobriety, Stardom & Self-Discovery with Kirby Bliss Blanton (Project X, The Green Inferno, Hannah Montana, Young and The Restless) 1:10:00

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In this deeply honest episode of Emotional Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with actress Kirby Bliss Blanton (The Green Inferno, Project X, Hannah Montana, Young and The Restless) to unpack the real-life complexities of sobriety, mental health, and surviving the ever-changing landscape of the acting world. Kirby opens up about her nearly thr…

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3.10 - The Battle of Berlin: The 28th of April 25:34

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With the Berlin garrison forces unable to stop the Soviet advance, the Red Army stands poised to launch a three-pronged assault on the Zitadelle district. The rivalry between Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Konev is also brought to a head when Moscow issues a new demarcation line between the 1st Belorussian and 1st Ukrainian Fronts in Berlin. Meanwhile,…

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Edmund Sumner – From Mexico to Japan: Photographing Architecture with Emotion, Edge, and Vision | Episode #232 1:47:57

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The Trump-Induced Crisis in U.S. Science 31:58

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Adam talks about the crisis in U.S. science and higher education that is unfolding now, due to the multi-pronged assault on both by the second Trump administration. This episode was recorded on June 19, 2025. It’s a special one-off episode of Deep Convection, not part of The Sumner Files. Media articles mentioned in the episode include: New York Ti…

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Reunions, Regrets & Relinquishing Control: A Mental Health Reflection 20 Years Later 24:07

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In this deeply personal episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani opens up about returning to her 20-year high school reunion—despite never having graduated. With raw honesty, she explores the emotions that resurfaced, from self-doubt to nostalgia, and how her early life choices shaped her identity. Alessandra reflects on the mental health…

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3.9 - The Battle of Berlin: The 27th of April 33:42

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Rumours circulate amongst the Berlin garrison forces regarding the possibility of General Wenck’s 12th Army coming to save the city. In the meantime, the Soviets creep ever closer to the centre of Berlin. Plus, in this week’s episode, we take a closer look at how the women of Berlin suffered during the battle. Map: Here is a map giving an overview …

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Ted Forbes – Discovering a Visual Voice Through Practice, Passion, and Photographic Language | Episode #231 1:38:26

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Europe At War Needs You! - Patreon Announcement 4:34

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Join the ranks of the Europe At War supporters by visiting patreon.com/europeatwar. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected] You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.comBy David Sumner

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The Biohack Boom: Ozempic, GLP-1's, and NAD Decoded with David Haggerty 1:01:00

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In this episode of Emotional Support, Alessandra Torresani reconnects with David Haggerty to discuss significant changes in health and wellness over the past year. They delve into the impact of weight loss medications like Ozempic, the science behind GLP-1 agonists, and the complexities of hormonal health as individuals age. The conversation also t…

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3.8 - The Battle of Berlin: The 26th of April 26:55

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In a desperate attempt to resupply the beleaguered Berlin garrison, an airstrip is constructed in the Tiergarten park. However the airstrip fails to live up to expectations… Meanwhile, the Red Army drives deeper into Moabit and Neukölln, whilst also launching a renewed assault on the Tempelhof airport. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the i…

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Bruce Vincentiis – Blending Landscape Roots with Luxury Hotel Photography | Episode #230 44:36

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The Sumner Files, Episode Eight: Connie Burg 1:03:45

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Photo by Alon Koppel. Connie Burg, aka China Burg, Don Burg, and Lucy Hamilton, had never played the guitar before she joined Mars. But that didn’t stop her from developing a uniquely original style that became a defining feature of Mars’ sound, and that in turn influenced all the No Wave music that came afterwards. Connie went on to learn another …

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Crowning Confidence: From Pageants to Purpose with Brooke Ashley Rose Johnson 49:04

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This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani is joined by the radiant Brooke Ashley Rose Johnson—actress, former Miss Alaska, and unstoppable mental health advocate. From the pressure-filled world of elite athletics and pageantry to the raw reality of navigating anxiety, depression, CPTSD, and ADHD, Brooke shares how she turned her struggle…

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3.7 - The Battle of Berlin: The 25th of April 29:42

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Fighting rages throughout the city as the Berlin garrison struggles to counter the combined forces of two Red Army Fronts. The Soviets then lay siege to Tempelhof Airport… Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/europeatwar If you have any comments or questi…

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David Margolis – From Skyview Survey’s Commercial Heights to Bold Artistic Horizons | Episode #229 2:06:03

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Flex Your Feelings with Dr. Emily Anhalt: Emotional Fitness for Real Life 54:42

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Join host Alessandra Torresani as she kicks off a new season of EmotionAL Support with a heartwarming episode featuring her childhood friend, Dr. Emily Anhalt. Dr. Anhalt, a renowned clinical psychologist and co-founder of COA, shares insights from her latest book, Flex Your Feelings, on building emotional fitness through mindfulness, curiosity, an…

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3.6 - The Battle of Berlin: The 24th of April 33:45

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The Berlin garrison is bolstered by the deployment of the 56th Panzer Corps around the city, whilst more badly-needed reinforcements arrive in the city in the form of French SS volunteers. In the meantime, Marshal Konev launches his assault on the Teltow canal in the south of Berlin, plus units from Konev and Zhukov’s fronts link-up in the south-ea…

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What's The Story Morning Glory (Oasis) 1:25:36

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Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com/By McCartney In Goal

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38 and Reclaiming Me 8:54

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Alessandra Torresani returns to EmotionAL Support on her 38th birthday with a powerful reflection on identity, motherhood, and mental health. From the red carpet of a mental health gala to the quiet chaos of mom life, she opens up about rediscovering confidence, embracing vulnerability, and the new direction of the show. This episode is a celebrati…

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The Sumner Files, Episode Seven: Susan Lehman 1:18:42

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In Adam’s memory, Sumner’s life is divided into the pre-Sue and Sue eras, with Sue being Susan Lehman, aka Sue Crane, aka Aunt Sue to Adam and his sister. Sue came originally from California, moved around in her youth, wound up in New York by the mid-1980s, and met Sumner sometime around 1990, right when he moved up to the Catskills for a few month…

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Ana Lyubich – Harnessing Neuroaesthetics to Create Unforgettable Photography | Episode #228 41:03

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3.5 - The Battle of Berlin: The 23rd of April 27:32

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With the Berlin garrison unable to halt the Soviet advance, a new pie-in-the-sky counterattack plan to save Berlin is formulated involving General Wenck’s 12th Army. Meanwhile, General Weidling is “promoted” to Commander of the Berlin Defence Area… Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Support me o…

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Casey Steinmiller – Photographing Iconic Moments in the Music Industry | Episode #227 48:25

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3.4 - The Battle of Berlin: The 22nd of April 18:30

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Marshal Zhukov sends some of his forces on a flanking manoeuvre to the north of Berlin in order to encircle the capital, unaware that Marshal Konev’s 1st Ukrainian Front is rapidly approaching Berlin from the south. Meanwhile, the Führerbunker eagerly awaits news of “Army Detachment Steiner’s” counterattack. Plus, General Weidling’s 56th Panzer Cor…

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Kalee Isbell – Transforming Everyday Moments into Generational Treasures | Episode #226 47:56

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The Sumner Files, Episode Six: Cynthia Sobel 1:05:41

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Cynthia Sobel, born Cynthia Schoenwetter, is Adam’s mother, and Sumner’s sister. So she knew Sumner from the very beginning of his life to the end, and there’s no one else alive who remembers the things about him that she does. She talks at length about their parents, Charles and Sylvia Schoenwetter, and their childhoods in Elmhurst, Queens — essen…

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3.3 - The Battle of Berlin: The 21st of April 23:04

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The battle of Berlin begins in earnest when 1st Belorussian Front forces advance into the northern and eastern outskirts of the capital. In a desperate ploy to save Berlin, Hitler comes up with a preposterous counterattack plan involving Steiner’s forces to the north of the city. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations feat…

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Casey McCallister – Hunting Nature’s Raw Energy through Mountains and Tides | Episode #225 1:02:02

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3.2 - The Battle of Berlin: The 20th of April 22:30

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The Führer’s birthday celebrations are interrupted by a huge Allied bombing raid on the capital. Plus, Marshal Zhukov’s 1st Belorussian Front launches their first artillery barrages on Berlin from their positions just outside the city. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Support me on Patreon: ht…

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BONUS Episode: A chat with Peter Graham from Berlin Battle Damage 1:00:03

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Peter Graham was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and he is an independent historian and researcher specialising in the history of Berlin during WW2. In 2018 Peter founded the popular Facebook page "Berlin Battle Damage" which currently has over 15,000 followers and focuses on the tangible remains of WW2 to be found in Berlin today. In 2023 Peter…

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Grace (Jeff Buckley) 1:29:51

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We dive deep into Jeff Buckley's only studio album, "Grace," exploring its creation, impact, and the extraordinary talent behind this haunting masterpiece. And of course using our trademark competitive knock-out style format. • Examining Jeff Buckley's complex backstory, with almost no relationship to his famous father Tim Buckley • Discussing the …

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Johan Lolos – Photographing the Beauty of Earth’s Untamed Corners | Episode #224 1:18:54

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The Sumner Files, Episode Five: Arto Lindsay 54:17

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As the front man in DNA, Arto Lindsay was one of the core No Wave figures from the start, and he and Sumner were good friends from the mid-1970s, when Arto arrived in NYC (along with Mark Cunningham and Connie Burg, from Eckerd College in Florida), into the 1980s and beyond. Arto played on Sumner’s opera record John Gavanti, and in the early 1980s …