Best Enthusiasm Project Podcasts (2025)

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Help Me Find The BEST Mic! Season 13 Finale 1:05:55

20d ago1:05:55

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Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 13 Finale! Let's recap what it's been like to produce a video podcast, see which mic sounded the best from all the episodes, and talk about what's next for The Enthusiasm Project! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MIC! https://geni.us/favoritemic 🎙This week's mic: Blue Sona / Yeti Studio https://geni.us/sonamic…

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100 Days of Trump: Law & Disorder 42:33

1d ago42:33

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The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have now come to a close. In a live legal special, MSNBC’s Ari Melber breaks down the most consequential legal moments of the new administration, including the Trump administration’s continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judici…

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Targeted Incentives: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Persists with Peter Calcagno 53:56

1d ago53:56

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Send us a text Remember the Amazon HQ2 frenzy? When nearly every U.S. state competed to become Amazon’s next home, offering billions in tax breaks and incentives? I do — I grew up right next door to Crystal City, Virginia, the site Amazon ultimately chose. In this episode, I talk with economist Peter Calcagno about targeted economic incentives—the …

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100 Days of Trump: Forced Out Federal Workers 47:06

3d ago47:06

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Following the first 100 days of Trump’s second presidential term, MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle hosts a town hall to discuss the administration’s continued dismantling of the federal government. Live from Washington D.C., former federal workers forced out by the Trump administration’s share how they’ve been affected by DOGE cuts on federal agencies. Poli…

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RWP 229 : Babylon 5 - Deathwalker (1x09) Review 48:30

6d ago48:30

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5. This time we look at the episode DEATHWALKER (season 1, episode 9) and discuss how it stands up in 2025! Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler di…

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What Monkeys Teach Us About Economics with Bart Wilson 51:27

9d ago51:27

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Send us a text What if modern economics has overlooked what truly makes us human? In this episode, Bart Wilson joins us to explore humanomics—an approach to economics that reintroduces meaning, culture, and moral judgment into how we understand economic behavior. We talk about how economists miss the mark by assuming too much about how rational we …

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The Dissident Project: Firsthand Stories of Life Without Freedom with Grace Bydalek 37:36

16d ago37:36

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Send us a text What is it like to grow up under a dictatorship? The speakers of The Dissident Project don’t have to wonder — they’ve lived it. And they’ve escaped. In this episode, Grace Bydalek joins us this week to discuss her work with The Dissident Project, which brings survivors of authoritarian regimes into American high schools to share thei…

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Institutional Access to Open and Affordable Educational Resources - A conversation with Tom Mosterd 48:26

17d ago48:26

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In this episode, Tom Mosterd - co-founder of Sylla, talks about his journey in the open-access movement and the vision behind Sylla’s innovative approach to scholarly publishing. The team at Sylla works with educators and university librarians to adopt open and affordable scholarly resources. LinkedIn: /in/tom-mosterd-667497a4 With experience at Kn…

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RWP 228 : Babylon 5 - And the Sky Full of Stars (1x08) Review 47:23

23d ago47:23

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode AND THE SKY FULL OF STARS (season 1, episode 8) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposte…

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Ryan Streeter on the Civitas Institute and Cultural Communities 54:23

23d ago54:23

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Send us a text Ryan Streeter is the executive director of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Today, he tells us about his time in the intersection of think tanks, government, and academic communities. We talk about cities, the importance of mobility and growth, how to foster those characteristics, skepticism of government, …

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No Fun Anymore 1:24:10

27d ago1:24:10

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Send a text message to the show! Finding cynicism and jaded outlooks online is nothing new, but as our real and virtual lives mesh more and more, the "too cool for school" attitude can have more of a damaging impact than ever. So let's explore what that means and how to harness and protect fun at any age. 🎙This week's mic: Shure SM58 https://geni.u…

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Douglas Den Uyl and Douglas Rasmussen on Ayn Rand: What She Gets Right and Where She Goes Too Far 51:35

1M ago51:35

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Send us a text We’ve talked about objectivism before on the podcast, but that was fairly introductory. Today, for the first time ever, I host two guests on the podcast to discuss the limitations of objectivism and where it fails to depict the good life. We talk about how they got interested in Rand’s thought, how they philosophically dealt with wor…

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RWP 227 : Babylon 5 - The War Prayer (1x07) Review 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode THE WAR PRAYER (season 1, episode 7) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler d…

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Daniel Hannan on Executive and Legislative Power 56:52

1M ago56:52

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Send us a text Join us today for a fun conversation about all things government, UK and US, with Lord Daniel Hannan of Kingsclere! Lord Hannan is a member of the House of Lords. Today, we talk about how the U.K.’s legislative is structured, what is up with executive power, the importance of the West and cohesion on the freedom front, and the idiocy…

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RWP 226 : Babylon 5 - Mind War (1x06) Review 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode MIND WAR (season 1, episode 6) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discuss…

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Bob Ewing on Personal and Professional Success 59:22

1M ago59:22

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Send us a text Bob Ewing is the founder of the Ewing School and hosts a Substack called Talking Big Ideas (go check it out). He has also gifted me most of the great books that I’ve read. Today, we talk about how he got started and how many of the great lessons in life are learned. We talk about counter-intuitive ideas, how to find the answers to th…

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What Should You Name Your YouTube Channel? 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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Send a text message to the show! So you want to make a YouTube channel but you don't know if you should use your real name or a "brand" name. Let's go through the pros and cons of each and I'll also share why I'm so glad I changed my channel name after 3 years and 24K subscribers. Register for NAB for free! https://geni.us/NAB2025 🎙This week's mic:…

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Rachel Ferguson on Neighborhood Stabilization and Civil Society 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Send us a text We talk a lot about civil society and the importance of local, communal networks which hold us up when we’re down and inspire us to be good, striving members of society. But what does that actually look like? How do civil institutions get built, and what does it take? Today, I’m excited to welcome Rachel Ferguson to the podcast. She …

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RWP 225 : Babylon 5 - Parliament of Dreams (1x05) Review 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode PARLIAMENT OF DREAMS (season 1, episode 5) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spo…

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Is Camera YouTube Dead? 1:18:20

2M ago1:18:20

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Send a text message to the show! From the Canon 5D Mark II in 2008 to the insanely awesome mirrorless cameras of today, YouTube has always been THE place to go to nerd out about camera gear. But as tech matures, creators evolve, and audience tastes change, something feels...different now. What does that mean for "Camera YouTube"? 🎙This week's mic: …

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Jo Jensen on Anxiety, Audiences, and Action 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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Send us a text Jo Jensen is the founder of MovieGoer and she’s currently the SVP of Digital and Entertainment Strategy at Touchdown Strategies, a PR firm. and is an Aspen Institute Civil Society Fellow. Since all fellows have ventures over there, she’s currently writing a book called “America Has a Girlfriend Problem.” Today, we talk about the anxi…

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Trump’s Address to Congress 2:02:40

2M ago2:02:40

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Listen to MSNBC’s Special Coverage of President Trump’s address to Congress, the longest one ever at roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes, on March 4th, 2025. During the evening, Trump blamed Biden for the price of eggs, touted the new administration's aggressive cuts to the federal workforce and made his case for how “America is back,” as some Democrats …

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Exploring Open Access Models at a Scholarly Publisher - A conversation with Beth Bayley 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Beth Bayley is the Open Science Manager at Karger Publishers, a health sciences publisher based in Switzerland. She co-leads Karger’s Open Science Task Force as well as the Karger Ambassadors Program. Specializing in Open Access since 2010, Beth is engaged with strategy, policy, and communications to support Karger's “open for Open“ drive toward a …

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"An Art of War Mindset" with Tim Ryan 48:04

2M ago48:04

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Democrats would do well to listen to the leaders in their party who know how to communicate. Whether on the economy, green jobs, or the future of chip manufacturing, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has a way of talking about these issues that resonates and makes sense to people. He joined Jen Psaki in this episode to share some insights into how D…

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Pobody’s Nerfect: Being Human in the age of AI 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Send a text message to the show! Many content creators work tirelessly to level up the quality of their work, but at what point does perfection go too far? 🎙This week's mic: •Lewitt LCT440 Pure https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Hollyland Lark M2: https://geni.us/wxwfX (Amazon) Rode's MIDI Control Guide ——————————————————————— Af…

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Insistence over Resistance, with Stacey Abrams 45:55

2M ago45:55

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The political reality is, Democrats are not in charge of anything right now in Washington. So, in this episode, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki wanted to check in with party organizer and fierce voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams about how Democrats can find their way out of the wilderness and prepare for the next wave of elections. Rather than resisting what …

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RWP 224 : Babylon 5 - Infection (1x04) Review 43:46

2M ago43:46

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the episode INFECTION (season 1, episode 4) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we end with a well signposted spoiler discus…

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Peter Van Doren on Universal Basic Income 45:44

2M ago45:44

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Send us a text What is Universal Basic Income (UBI) and why is it so popular among economists and freedom lovers relative to other types of poverty policy solutions? What does it even mean to “solve a problem” or to “learn” in the social sciences? Join us today to explore the answers to these two questions and many more. Today, I am excited to welc…

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AI and Its Conflicting Objectives from a Sustainability Perspective - A conversation with Friederike Rohde 43:07

2M ago43:07

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Dr Friederike Rohde is a sustainability researcher with a background in science and technology studies. She is committed to the sustainable shaping of digital change and the responsible use of technology. She is particularly interested in the interactions between digitalisation, AI, and sustainability and further societal debates surrounding new te…

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Yes, the System is Rigged, with Gov. JB Pritzker 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois is not your average progressive. He is a billionaire with an activist upbringing, in a family that prioritized advocating for the people who need it most. MSNBC's Jen Psaki wanted to get a sense of his approach to governing in this second Trump term and why priorities like raising the minimum wage and ending his sta…

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Nobility Gets You Nowhere, with Jemele Hill 48:55

2M ago48:55

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Jemele Hill has made a name for herself speaking truth to power as a journalist. She is also masterful at synthesizing the intersection of sports and politics. During his first administration, Hill was willing to go where many of her peers wouldn’t when she famously called out Donald Trump. Jen Psaki sits down with the “Spolitics” host and Atlantic…

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Charlotte Thomas on Learning and the Liberal Arts 51:43

2M ago51:43

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Send us a text Welcome back. Continuing our ongoing exploration of what it means to be an individual living in a liberal society, today I am happy to host Charlotte Thomas to talk to us about what it means to learn and the importance of the liberal arts. Join us to find out what it truly means to be “educated” and how to do it. A mix of personal, i…

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Reflections on the usefulness of the 100th published paper - A conversation with Matthieu Boisgontier 25:34

3M ago25:34

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A couple of days ago, Matthieu Boisgontier shared a post on Linkedin, mentioning that he had just published his 100th paper. While this seems to be quite the achievement for many scholars these days, he questioned if that was even something that should be celebrated. You can read the original post in French (or a translation into your preferred lan…

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Beware… the Echo Chamber, with Don Lemon 44:58

3M ago44:58

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In this episode, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki sits down with former CNN primetime anchor turned independent journalist, Don Lemon. Don talks about the new perspective he has gained from ditching the formality of a studio and becoming a leaner, meaner media machine. And they touch on how Democrats have been slower to catch up to the evolving media ecosystem. D…

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Tell Us What You Really Think, Rahm Emanuel 44:39

3M ago44:39

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In this episode, Jen Psaki talks with her former boss Rahm Emanuel about what he thinks Democrats need to do to win again. He offers his trademark candor on where Democrats slipped up in 2024, but also talks about what the future can look like. He stresses the value of who the messengers are, the damage of litmus tests to winning and the importance…

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RWP 223 : Babylon 5 - Born to the Purple (1x03) Review 53:35

3M ago53:35

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the first episode of the show NOT to be written by JMS BORN TO THE PURPLE (season 1, episode 3) and discuss how it stands up in 2025! Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discuss…

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Brad Wilcox on Get Married 50:10

3M ago50:10

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Send us a text The most common statistic cited regarding marriage and relationships in the United States is that the 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Another one that is gaining traction is that more Americans than ever before will end up unmarried and alone. Nobody likes these statistics. How did we get from the 60s, hairdos and stay at home m…

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Why are we so Cautious? with Jack Schlossberg 42:01

3M ago42:01

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In this episode of “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”, Jen sits down with social media darling and provocateur Jack Schlossberg to hone in on how conservatives have come to be the loudest voices online, while Democrats seem to have just ceded the ground. They talk about how to reach young voters – young men specifically – and why Dem’s reluctance to ma…

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Let's A Some Q's! 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 13 Q&A Episode! This covers everything from tech and career advice to whether or not podcasting is too saturated and my biggest gear regret. 🎙This week's mic: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying …

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Flaws and All, with Gov. Wes Moore 36:18

3M ago36:18

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Welcome to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” a new podcast from MSNBC looking to shed some light on the state of the Democratic party and how to win again. On this first episode, the conversation starts like many across the country– with football. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is no stranger to the sport and his approach to the game often aligns wit…

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Introducing "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki" 0:54

3M ago0:54

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As Democrats continue to dust themselves off after big losses in 2024, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki examines what’s next for the party. On “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” she dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again? With a format built for real conversations and necessary pushback, Jen sits down wi…

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Cara Rogers Stevens on Thomas Jefferson and Slavery 50:34

3M ago50:34

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Send us a text Thomas Jefferson was a complicated figure. Essential to the start of our country and the university I attend, he is impossible to ignore. Yet, he held slaves, and at the same time said “all men are created equal.” What’s up with that?! Yet, we need to be able to talk about him. We also need to be able to acknowledge the contributions…

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RWP 222 : Babylon 5 - Soul Hunter (1x02) Review 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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Join us (Mike & Hannah) on The Rewatch Project as we continue our latest rewatch: the underrated sci-fi saga #BABYLON5.This time we look at the first (kinda( 'standalone' episode of the show, SOUL HUNTER (season 1, episode 2) and discuss how it stands up in 2025!Reviews do not spoil any of the show that follows the episode we are discussing, and we…

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Bye Bye Bias 1:34:03

3M ago1:34:03

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Send a text message to the show! What does it mean to be biased as a content creator? Should objectivity be the ultimate goal or is it ok to have personal preferences and biases? 🎙This week's mic: •Earthworks ETHOS https://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: •Mackie CR3.5 Monitors https://geni.us/flCI1 (Amazon) *White version is a Guitar Ce…

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