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Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt
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Steve "The Judge" focuses on the art of enjoying yourself through food, fun and frolic. Steve conducts live Interviews on many popular and controversial topics. Steve has candid conversations about fine dining to BBQ, cigars to cars, history making events and everything in between. Recently, we added a special monthly addition ion collecting Antique Phonographs with experts Wyatt Markus, and Collector/Dealers Joe Hough and Tracy McKinney. Sponsored by Premium Botanicals the maker of Herbal S ...
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Speak Salt podcast equips you to dialogue about overlooked topics in and out of the church. Every week, we bring in the experts on subjects ranging from the voting system to identity and mental health to the canonization of the Bible. Our goal is empowering a generation of people to confidently engage in conversations about underrepresented topics. Speak Salt is hosted by Pastor Joe Arminio, junior associate pastor at Abundant Life Whippany. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c ...
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Transatlantic History Ramblings with Lauren and Brian. A history Podcast hosted on both sides of the Atlantic by Researcher/Writer/Historians Lauren in Wales UK and Brian in NY USA. No part of history is off limits and we welcome suggestions for guests or topics from our listeners. Reach out to us with questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] Enjoy, and check out our Merch store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory
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Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I'm Guy R. Powell, author of "The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of Turin" and I invite you to join me and top experts from around the world including researchers, scientists, historians, and believers, (sindonologists – thos ...
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Money Mayhem: Exploring The Most Electrifying Episodes Of Wall Street's Wild History – And Beyond!
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NEW "BITE-SIZED" EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY. "Money Mayhem: Exploring The Most Electrifying Episodes Of Wall Street's Wild History – And Beyond!" is a thrilling podcast series that delves into Wall Street's most electrifying episodes, taking readers on a rollercoaster ride through market booms, busts, and the world of high-stakes finance. Started in May 2023 and written by "Trader Joe", a secretive Wall Street insider with 30 years of experience under their belt, each episode pulls back the curta ...
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The Seattle Sports Union is a local broadcast united in support of Seattle sports. Host Abraham DeWeese and co-hosts Brian "The Soulman" Solack and "The Dirty Duck" Matt Paige interview various local experts in Seattle sports and give our man on the streets take on our favorite teams.
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Growth to Freedom™ - Transform Your Life, Business, and Relationships with Clarity, Confidence, and Direction
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Freedom only happens when you are driven by purpose. As one of my friends Joe Polish says: “… if you want a breakthrough, you’ve got to break something…” The Growth to Freedom™ Show helps you transform your life in business and in relationships. It’s a fresh mix of strategy, resources, and entertainment that guides you to create the personal and business breakthroughs you need. Your success and freedom will only grow to the extent you do, and the The Growth to Freedom™ Show will help you fin ...
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The Wolf AND The Shepherd PODCAST features a Texan and a Brit, with frequent expert guests, discuss various topics over interesting conversations over topics that you will not hear from mainstream media covering politics, pop culture, science, technology, society, controversy, history, comedy, music, and whatever else they find interesting. Coming from different backgrounds, The Wolf (The Brit) and The Shepherd (The Texan) offer a no holds barred approach to all topics, keeping an open mind ...
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Aside from Sports and Religion and Politics, what other topic do people debate most? Music...and to a lot of us it is our life, it is our Religion. Having been friends for nearly 3 decades, since about the age of 13 we would and still have such debates on a daily basis. As I'm sure most of you did and do as well. Not only do we have a history of influencing each other musically, we have also ventured in various directions in the music business for the better part of our lives. Starting out j ...
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Two longtime friends got an idea to ask seventy thought leaders to prove God, but only gave them 500 words or one page to do it - and that book became the bestselling Elevator Pitches for God. But what if those same thinkers had more than 500 words - what would they say about God? Find out by listening to the Elevator Pitches for God Podcast, with your host Ron Kardos!
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As an obsessive true crime fan, Daryn Carp has tons of cases stuck in her brain. Cases with loose ends that keep her from sleeping at night... and now she's digging deeper. From irregular investigations and inexplicable behavior, to questionable evidence and debate-able trials, Daryn is obsessed with wanting to know the truth and exploring some of the burning questions about the most confounding and controversial cases out there. In each episode, Daryn is joined by real people who will give ...
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"To Your Health & Wellness" features Dr. George Siegfried as he comments on the latest news in the world of health & wellness. A fascinating and informative show for people wanting to gain a deeper understanding of steps they can take toward improving their health and wellness. Dr. Siegfried can be reached at 503-472-6550 Dr. Siegfried's Biography Dr. George Siegfried, D.C. has been practicing wellness for over 35 years in McMinnville, Oregon, with an emphasis on general chiropractic service ...
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WarRoom Battleground EP 877: Spiritual Warfare In The Trenches — Priests Cancelled For Holiness And Priests Who Cast Out Satan
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Episode 4877: Jack Smith Should Testify Publicly; Antifa On The Ballot In MaineBy WarRoom.org
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6153 My Girlfriend Doesn't Want Kids! CALL IN SHOW
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux engages with Bob and Jane, a couple conflicted about having children. Bob desires parenthood while Jane feels uncertain. Their discussion uncovers fears and family dynamics, urging them to confront the tension between love and obligation, ultimately highlighting the need for honest choices in their future. SUBSCRIBE TO M…
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Episode 4876: Protests Continue In Ireland; Born LuckyBy WarRoom.org
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Episode 4875: DOJ Has Proof Of Biden Admin In Arctic Frost; The Epidemic Of Sports GamblingBy WarRoom.org
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#348 - Kurt Metzger on Mind-Reading Headphones, Charlie Kirk & DC’s Missing “Osiris”
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SPONSORS:1) MIZZEN+MAIN: Mizzen+Main is offering our listeners 20% off your first purchase at http://mizzenandmain.com promo code JULIAN202) GHOSTBED: Right now, as a Julian Dorey listener, you can get 25% off your order for a limited time. Just go to http://GhostBed.com/julian and use promo code JULIAN at checkoutPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/J…
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Dan Ariely: Why We Fail at Sleep, Money & Love & How I Survived a 70% Burn
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Dan Ariely is a renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, best known for his research on the systematic ways people behave irrationally in decision-making. His work challenges traditional economic assumptions by revealing predictable patterns of irrationality in how individuals make choices about money, health, a…
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WarRoom Battleground EP 876: Chaos In Ireland The Fall Of Strong LeadersBy WarRoom.org
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Episode 4874: Texas Goes After Woke Professors; The Battle Continues In UkraineBy WarRoom.org
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October 23, 2025 - David Faris | Richard Briffault | Tamar Jacoby
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How Blue States Can Defend Themselves Against the Divisive Partisan Warfare Trump is Waging Against Them | The White House is Being Trashed to Build a Massive Monument to the Worst President in Our History | A Report From Kyiv on Whether Europe's Tough Talk on Russia Will Translate Into Actionbackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmedia…
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6152 What if Nothing is Real?!? Twitter/X Space
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In this Wednesday Night Live X Space on 22 October 2025, Stefan Molyneux reflects on notable anniversaries, including his first article on LewRockwell.com. He engages with callers on topics like family dynamics and critiques Amazon's "Rings of Power." A philosophical debate about voluntarism and consent emerges, as Stefan emphasizes the importance …
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6151 The True Meaning of "The Lord of the Rings"
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In this 8th anniversary remastered interview, Stefan Molyneux and Dr. Duke Pesta discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," exploring the impact of World Wars on themes of heroism and morality. They analyze the symbolism of the One Ring and contrast characters like Frodo with collective failures. This conversation encourages…
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Episode 4873: Fight In New Jersey; Sanctions Increase Against Russia, US Lifts Key Restrictions On Ukraine
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Episode 4872: AI To Replace Your Family; Trumps WorldBy WarRoom.org
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Illuminati Secrets, Satanic Vampire Symbolism & Saturn in Retrograde!
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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re doing a film analysis of Texas Chainsaw Massacre! We’ll talk about the origins and making of the film and walk through the whole story as we reveal symbolism of the elites, astrology, Saturn, blood sacrifice, vampires, energy rituals, voodoo, satanism, Fre…
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Launch Your Dream Podcast for Under $100: The Ultimate DIY Guide!
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Ready to take podcasting seriously? Launch your podcast the way I did: from scratch, no excuses and become a content creator today: https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385/about?ref=e040600256ca42e5b835548d8210c166 This video debunks the myth that starting a podcast requires a $20,000 budget and a professional studio. Jacob J Watson…
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The Difference Between AI & Human Intelligence Is Bigger Than You Think - AI Expert Sepp Hochreiter
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Comparing Human and AI Intelligence: Sepp Hochreiter Explains Key Differences Sepp Hochreiter delves into the fundamental differences between human brains and artificial intelligence. Expect to learn about AI limitations in reasoning, understanding, and planning compared to human capabilities. Hochreiter explains how AI currently fails in tasks req…
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The Golden Bachelor (2025) Episode 5 Recap & Review - Hometowns Disaster!
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BachelorClues and PaceCase break down the hometowns episode of The Golden Bachelor Season 2 — and Mel Owen’s most lifeless performance yet. From Peggy’s fiery family to Debbie’s heartbreaking PTC and Cindy’s Big L strategy, the hosts dissect every play, glow, and fumble as Mel grunts his way through blessings, love levels, and vampire-level blank s…
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True Spies - Brief Histories: Counterintelligence
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From the lagoon of Venice to revolutionary Russia, counterintelligence has always been an important aspect of statecraft. In Brief Histories, the new monthly special from True Spies, series producer Joe Foley is your guide to this secret world - alongside a treasure-trove of stories and expert knowledge from our archive. From SPYSCAPE, the home of …
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The Permission Paradox & Why Questions Matter More Than Approval! | Jill Reilly #54
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"The most fundamental relationship in any change process is the one that you have with yourself. It's the questions that you ask yourself first and foremost that are the game changers." - Jill Reilly In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with global citizen and author Jill Reilly to explore the power of question…
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WarRoom battleground EP 875: Catholic Bishop Marries, Non-Catholics Receive Eucharist, INVADERS Fake Baptism, Anglicans In Schism
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Episode 4871: Left Implode Over DHS Election Security UnitBy WarRoom.org
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October 22, 2025 - Jared Abbott | Robert McElvaine | Priya Jain
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Although the Oysterman in Maine is Imploding and Senator Fetterman is a Disappointment, Authentic Populist Democratic Candidates Are Emerging on the Left | Disturbing Similarities With Today's Wall Street Bubble and the 1929 Crash | A Wakeup Call as the People's House is Torn Down to Build a Gilded Palacebackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ian…
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Why You Need to Start Your Podcast NOW and How I Did It
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Ready to take podcasting seriously? Launch your podcast the way I did: from scratch, no excuses and become a content creator today: https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385/about?ref=e040600256ca42e5b835548d8210c166 I share my journey of overcoming procrastination to start my own podcast. I talk about the 60 episodes recorded, 4 mill…
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Episode 4870: Revolt Of The LudditesBy WarRoom.org
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