Best Failing Upwards Podcasts (2025)

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Failing Upwards: How Mistakes Make You Better 🚀 a reaction to my old self 41:10

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8d ago41:10

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Welcome to Odd Ducklings! In this reaction episode, I’m looking back at a video I made about failure — and reflecting on how my thoughts have shifted since then. It’s a raw, honest check-in with my past self about growth, making mistakes, and learning out loud.You can also check my old video if you prefer 😁https://youtu.be/xjme70i83GoThis is Day 3 …

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 364 – A Two Hour Fart Take…Our Society Is Based On Failing Upwards 1:20:15

25d ago1:20:15

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “It wasn’t as good as I was hoping, but it was still funny.” / “The curse of Henry Cavill!” / “The post-Bruce Campbell era.” / “Every part of it is a giant fail!” / “It’s saying so much without saying anything.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Kristen Ritter joins […]…

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316: What Really Happened During the DUI Series 1:07:42

2d ago1:07:42

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Zach, Keith, and Miles reminisce on the most viral of Try Guys past, from the Kim K Butt photo to the driving under the influence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Great Expectorations | 1 36:42

3d ago36:42

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When Silicon Valley power-player Anne Wojcicki sees gold in genetics, she forms 23andMe. She wants to bring genetic testing to the masses. But behind the hype and celebrity endorsements, can she build a company that’s selling more than just an expensive novelty product? Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, …

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Upward Participation - New Growth

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Message from Bobby Warrenburg on June 8, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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Why I Talk About Failure (and You Should Too) - Embracing Failure because perfection is overrated! 21:13

7d ago21:13

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Welcome back to Odd Ducklings! In today’s episode, I’m diving into why we should talk about failure — especially as neurodivergent creators. Inspired by agile culture and messy life lessons, I’m unpacking how owning mistakes reduces shame, builds resilience, and fuels creativity.This is Day 3 (AND 4 MAYBE?) of my 7-day challenge to post one video a…

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315: Gender Identity & Spilling Buzzfeed Tea 1:12:07

9d ago1:12:07

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Making shows in Hollywood as a woman, transitioning, direction of the Try Guys, and our comedy icons, all wrapped up into one episode with Ash Perez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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Beyond the Pixels: Neurodiversity in Wreck-It Ralph & Our Experiences (Cinema Therapy Reaction) 54:04

9d ago54:04

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We're back with a new episode, reacting to Cinema Therapy's take on "Wreck-It Ralph"! We keep things light and conversational while also digging into the themes of neurodiversity we see reflected in Ralph's story. Join us as we share our personal experiences and connect them to the movie in surprising and insightful ways.Huge thanks to our ADHD bud…

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Netflix and the Fall of Television | To the Max | 3 44:31

10d ago44:31

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After AT&T takes over Time Warner in 2018, the media company decides it's time to enter the streaming wars. They don’t have the brand recognition that Disney has, but they do have HBO, considered the most prestigious cable television on the market. But transforming a niche brand like HBO into a broad-based streaming service is a massive marketing c…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 365 – The Curse Of The Cavill…I Like My Masked Killers To Be Beefy Boys 1:27:17

11d ago1:27:17

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “It just ties your whole face together.” / “I couldn’t see the humor in it at the moment.” / “Maybe there should be only one!” / “It’s Thirty days of a’ight!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Casting rumors for the X-Men characters Magneto and Storm / Spider-Man news / […]…

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Should I Get Diagnosed? | Pros, Risks & Realities of Adult Neurodivergent Diagnosis 43:10

11d ago43:10

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Welcome to Odd Ducklings! This is the kickoff to a 7-day challenge where I’ll release one video every day — tackling topics around creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD, perfectionism, and the messy process of making things happen.This intro episode is about why I’m doing this challenge, what I hope to learn, and how I’m pushing past overthinking to jus…

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7 Days, No Excuses: Breaking the ADHD Perfectionism Trap 15:39

12d ago15:39

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Welcome to Odd Ducklings! This is the kickoff to a 7-day challenge where I’ll release one video every day — tackling topics around creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD, perfectionism, and the messy process of making things happen.This intro episode is about why I’m doing this challenge, what I hope to learn, and how I’m pushing past overthinking to jus…

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Wondery Presents: How to Survive Against the Odds 6:02

12d ago6:02

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Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the physiological responses of the human body under unbearable condi…

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The Reality is Christ - New Growth

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Message from Bobby Warrenburg on June 1, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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314: Dunkin vs Krispy Kreme HOLE OFF 1:00:31

16d ago1:00:31

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We decide which hole is the best and have The Inaugural Small Talk Off of 2025- also Rainie pranks Zach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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RC Mini: Raffling THE LAST RC Mug to benefit Mental Health 4:29

17d ago4:29

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As a final thank you to the incredible #mentalhealth professionals saving lives (including Dave's) and making our communities better, to benefit COAST (Crisis Outreach And Support Team), we're raffling off THE VERY LAST of our (awesome) limited-edition Rejected Central mugs! Full details here: https://www.rejectedcentral.com/ Rejected Central has b…

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Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Mouse Strikes Back | 2 37:53

17d ago37:53

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After Netflix poaches Shonda Rimes, one of the most successful television producers on ABC, a Disney-owned network, Disney decides it can’t just sit back and let Netflix keep eating into their market share. Disney CEO Bob Iger decides that Disney is going to launch its own streaming service, Disney+, in 2019. With its strong brand loyalty and vast …

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The Only Way is the Rejected Way: Andrew Forbes | Episode 65 59:53

19d ago59:53

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For the final episode of Rejected Central, Brent & Dave sit down with award-winning writer Andrew Forbes to talk about rejection, baseball, and the importance of perseverance and stubbornness in pursuit of life's most valuable things. Brent & Dave also reflect on their experiences with the podcast and thank the important humans who've helped make t…

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Fullness - New Growth 20:33

20d ago20:33

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Message from Bobby Warrenburg on May 25, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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313: Growing Up in a Red State vs Blue State 57:35

23d ago57:35

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Keith (Tennessee), Zach (New York), and Miles (North Carolina), compare what it was like to grow up across political lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Game Changer | 1 40:00

24d ago40:00

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In 2017, Netflix stuns Hollywood by paying television producer Shonda Rhimes an unprecedented amount of money to develop shows exclusively for the streamer. The move announces Netflix as a true rival to the legacy studios and kicks off the streaming wars. But when the business takes a sudden turn after the pandemic, Netflix is forced to make some k…

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Failing Better: Nicole Zylstra | Episode 64 46:50

26d ago46:50

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In the penultimate Rejected Central episode, we chat with actor, writer, musician, stand up comedian, and playwright Nicole Zylstra! She has faced rejection and risen above and considers herself "Canadian Famous" (and says we might be that, too) and opens up about a life in improv and the art and love of failing better. Rejected Central is a human …

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The Risen Christ Empowers Mission - New Growth 19:13

27d ago19:13

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Message from Adam Kurihara on May 18, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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312: Never Have I Ever... 58:46

1M ago58:46

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We play Never Have I Ever and giggle like we're at a sleepover hehehehehe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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Starbucks' Bitter Brew | A Cup of Competition | 3 44:28

1M ago44:28

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Starbucks might be number one in market share, but the competition over coffee is hot. In one corner, you’ve got the New England-based fan favorite Dunkin, with their no-frills vibe and celebrity boosters. In the other, you’ve got the up-and-comers: drive-through only chains like Dutch Bros and Seven Brew that have become popular among younger cons…

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Starbucks' Bitter Brew | Back in Black | 2 43:16

1M ago43:16

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It’s 2023 and Howard Schultz’s hand-picked successor as CEO is facing trouble. While employees are voting to unionize, competitors are targeting Starbucks’ perceived weaknesses. Dunkin’ and others are beating Starbucks on price, while McDonald’s hopes to beat Starbucks on speed of service. Starbucks’ bottom-line breaks under that pressure. When it …

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 363 – Vampires On A Train Sans Mephisto…The Podcast Coffee’s Gettin’ Cold 1:29:50

1M ago1:29:50

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “Waiting for the two week-along’s.” / “Fairly watchable, but not good.” / “There is a lot of stupid happening!” / “It’s good, but unnecessary.” / “Still dumb, but the least annoying one.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Release dates for the next four movies that make up Phase 6 […]…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 362 – Fruity Conan Flakes And Random Karate…I’m Tryin’ To Get Unover It 1:26:11

1M ago1:26:11

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “I’m the Worm Whistler.” / “I can’t even begin to care.” / “I liked it, but I didn’t like it at the same time.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! There is a rumor about a team-up movie with Deadpool and the X-Men in the MCU‘s future KEEPERS KWICKIES: There […]…

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Unrejecting Mondays: Ron Monteiro | Episode 63 35:38

1M ago35:38

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Ron Monteiro is an author, life trainer, podcaster, accountant, entrepreneur, and proud askhole. Though grieving his team Arsenal's latest stumbles, he joins us to talk about what it means to transform oneself in the late summer of one's career and how a quiet life can inform even the most outgoing among us. Rejected Central is a human podcast host…

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The Risen Christ Reconciles Everything - New Growth 19:55

1M ago19:55

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Message from Bobby Warrenburg on May 11, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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311: Diabolical Reddit Stories 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

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We react to reddit stories so juicy, we rethink our relationship to our enemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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Starbucks' Bitter Brew | The Founder's Curse | 1 39:21

1M ago39:21

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It's 2021 and Starbucks workers are experiencing post-pandemic exhaustion. For the first time, baristas and others seem poised to vote to form a union. To head that off, Starbucks legendary CEO, Howard Schultz, comes out of retirement. He promises to lead Starbucks back to its employee-friendly, community coffeehouse roots. But workers aren’t buyin…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 361 – Doohickeys Of Doom! Puttin’ Deuces In All Those Cabooses! 1:33:24

1M ago1:33:24

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “You can never have enough Man-Thing!” / “I’m comin’ out of the Lebouf!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! LEGO reveals the look of Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps / News about the Thunderbolts movie KEEPERS KWICKIES: DCU casting rumors squashed / Sam Neil has been cast in the next […]…

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Tension: Su Chang | Episode 62 41:45

1M ago41:45

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Brent and Dave chat with Chinese-Canadian author Su Chang about the tension between exploring today's truth and the cost it has for those who went before, as well as what it means to write in the inspired shadow of a father who is a great writer himself. Su's journey reminds us that for Chinese emigrants, maintaining relationships with people still…

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The Risen Christ Gives New Life - New Growth 22:26

1M ago22:26

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Message from Bobby Warrenburg on May 4, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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310: Answering Your Assumptions about Us 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

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Zach and Keith answer your questions about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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The Whole Foods Rebellion | Harsh Realities | 3 39:35

2M ago39:35

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After a stock market shakeout stunts Whole Foods’ growth, co-founder John Mackey finds himself struggling to protect the grocery store chain from circling predators. And he knows if he loses this battle, everything he worked to build could be cast aside. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign u…

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Failing Upwards: Elizabeth Mateer | Episode 61 44:46

2M ago44:46

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Elizabeth Mateer is a former professional dancer and actor who now writes poetry as a diversion from her work as a fellow in neuropsychology at Harvard University. We chat about the inevitable rejections in the artistic life, what it's like to be a research-focused doctoral fellow in Trump's America, and how reject is about learning, or in her word…

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The Gardener is a Resurrected Shepherd - Special Services 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Message from Davi Lin on April 27, 2025By North Shore Community Baptist Church

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309: Our Experience at Buzzfeed 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Zach and Keith spill an insane amount of tea on the Buzzfeed era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Try Guys & Ramble

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The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2 45:01

2M ago45:01

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CEO John Mackey is on a mission to take Whole Foods national. But he is about to run into major opposition. And to succeed in his quest, he must face down rebellious employees, ambitious rivals, animal rights activists and his own father. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https:/…

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Mixed Feelings: Pope Francis Special Mini | Episode 60 18:56

2M ago18:56

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The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has predictably generated a tsunami of emotions rushing in from around the globe. Looking past the shiny progressive tributes, flowery words, Vatican-generated propaganda, and wasn't-he-fabulous refrains, Brent & Dave pause for a moment to suggest that his work isn't nearly finished, and the Church still h…