Best Jacob Feldman Podcasts (2025)

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Giving birth to a wiser self, by Elizabeth Lesser 31:45

4d ago31:45

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One icy morning on a Vermont farm, Elizabeth Lesser is witness to a miraculous thing: the birth of a bleary, bleating baby lamb. Years later, as a midwife, she is still filled with this sense of awe and wonder at every birth. It’s through that process of coaching new life into the world, she learns how to sit through the difficult – even the painfu…

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers 52:32

8d ago52:32

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers Behind the Story host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with The Washington Post’s Geoff Edgers about everything music and pop culture — from Edgers’ recent story about a group of diehard Kinks fans, to his approach to interviewing celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and the l…

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On Character with General Stanley McChrystal 29:59

8d ago29:59

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal joins Joe to discuss his new book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal reflection, General McChrystal breaks down why character is more than just a word—it's a daily practice rooted in conviction …

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Three love stories, by Rohan Gunatillake 15:42

11d ago15:42

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Love sneaks up on us. It’s a sudden awakening from the mundane. It’s divinity in the everyday. In this special episode, Rohan shares a trio of stories about his love, Lucy. The childlike purity and sweeping hold of love will wash over you in this intimate listening experience from Meditative Story’s very own Rohan. Each episode of Meditative Story …

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It’s Not Balance, It’s Trade-Offs: Lessons in Leadership and Life with Lieutenant General Mary K. Izaguirre 1:09:24

14d ago1:09:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Mary Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General of Army Medical Command, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, vulnerability, culture, and purpose. Drawing on over three decades of service, LTG Izaguirre shares hard-earned lessons on how …

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The Command Assessment Program Episode with Bob O'Brien 1:01:49

16d ago1:01:49

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Send us a text In this Notebook Notes episode of From the Green Notebook, we sit down with Bob O’Brien, the Army’s lead for the Command Assessment Program (CAP), to take a deep dive into how CAP is transforming how the Army selects and develops its future leaders. Bob explains how this multi-day assessment process captures over 1,800 data points pe…

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The joy of being an unwilling traveler through life, by Maya Shankar 30:51

18d ago30:51

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Maya Shankar is a cognitive neuroscientist and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans. As a girl, she struggles with taking things too seriously: herself, the sufferings of others, the hypothetical misfortunes she imagines for the future. She turns to her father for perspective — and he takes her on a memorable walk, one that he…

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Wow, You Look Terrible! Parenting, Humor, and Embracing the Chaos with Danny Ricker 1:24:22

22d ago1:24:22

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Send us a text In this Mother's Day episode, Joe sits down with Danny Ricker, Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and author of Wow, You Look Terrible!: How to Parent Less and Live More, for a laugh-out-loud conversation on the highs and lows of parenting young kids. Drawing from both personal experience and sharp comedic insight, Danny unpacks…

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Mud, sweat, and tears, by Shani Tran 33:49

25d ago33:49

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Midway through a grueling, muddy obstacle course, Shani Tran is so grateful for the support of her father, her teammate, who cheers her on and pulls her through. But in other parts of life, she knows, he’s just not there for her in the same way. And that’s ... okay. She shares three stories — with humor, and with honesty — that build to a lifelong …

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Learning to heal by learning to feel, by Niall Breslin 39:53

1M ago39:53

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From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain.…

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Behind the Story : Rhana Natour on the plight of Palestinian child amputees 41:57

1M ago41:57

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SLR podcast host and writer Amanda Ulrich talks with fellow journalist Rhana Natour about her National Magazine Award-winning story, "Coming to America." That piece, written for The Atavist Magazine last year, tells the story of one teenager from Gaza: 14-year-old Layan Albaz, who lost both of her legs in an Israeli airstrike and traveled to the Un…

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The Army Fitness Test Episode with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mulllinax 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Send us a text In this special edition of From the Green Notebook, Joe sits down with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mullinax from the Army’s Training Directorate to break down the most recent changes to the Army’s fitness assessment—the newly updated Army Fitness Test (AFT). After years of collecting data from the field and listening to feedba…

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Rewrite your inner monologue, by Kim Fields 21:58

1M ago21:58

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When the way we talk about our own bodies becomes negative and self-deprecating, it’s time to rewrite that inner monologue. Actress and director Kim Fields, star of The Facts of Life, Living Single, and the Netflix series The Upshaws, leads us through a process of reevaluating the words we say to ourselves. It’s an invitation to send love to every …

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Mastering Your Emotions with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett 1:12:43

1M ago1:12:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading neuroscientist and author of How Emotions Are Made, to explore groundbreaking insights on how emotions are formed and how we can better understand and regulate them. Together, they dive deep into the science behind emotions, how the brain predicts our feelings, a…

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Joseph Goldstein: It's ok not to know 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and author of several popular books on Buddhism, Joseph Goldstein has been a legend in the world of mindfulness for nearly half a century. But when he returned to US from India in the early ‘70s, penniless and without a job prospect, he had no way of knowing what his future held. This week, Joseph tell…

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The Future of Airborne: A Conversation with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Send us a text In this special episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss one of the most significant structural changes to the airborne community in decades. With 22,000 paid parachutist positions on the table for reclassification, LTG Anderson explains the data-driven proce…

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Finding possibility in life’s forced pauses, by AD 34:38

2M ago34:38

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As a WNBA player, AD is used to saying, “I’m good” as an automatic response, no matter the injury. It’s what allows them to be a successful athlete, and to wrap their whole self around that identity. But when basketball is fully stripped away from them, they have to look inward to explore who they are — and the full range of identity available to t…

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“Maybe I’m the Problem”: Leadership and Self-Deception with Victoria Trammel 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Victoria Trammel from the Arbinger Institute to explore the life-changing insights from the newly revised edition of Leadership and Self-Deception. Together, they dig into the patterns of self-justification, the emotional energy we waste on false narratives, and the practical tools leaders can use …

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Staying insightful, playful, and alert, by Rohan Gunatillake 16:06

2M ago16:06

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This April Fool’s Day, Rohan embraces the sense of play that exists in all of us, designing a unique meditation to foster a feeling of alertness on this day of pranks. He then invites you to take on the mantle of the wise fool, that all-seeing court jester who upends convention and ensures that we all see the world through a brighter lens. If this …

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Behind the Story: Writer Natalia Galicza unveils the horrors of solitary confinement 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow writer Natalia Galicza of Deseret Magazine about her reporting on solitary confinement, the future of long-form journalism, and Natalia's surprise at being selected as a finalist for a National Magazine Award. Read Natalia’s Deseret Magazine story : What’s the future of solitary confinement? This …

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To swim in a sea of stars, by Eric Whitacre 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Choral music composer and conductor Eric Whitacre directs choirs around the globe, but as a kid in northern Nevada, he feels like the black sheep. He doesn’t know how to channel his endless energy to create meaningful connections or find his place in the world. His remarkable experiences with outer space, multi-part harmonies, and a (literal) leap …

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Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness 42:34

2M ago42:34

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Send us a text In this episode of From the Green Notebook, General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, returns to discuss the habits, practices, and mindset that have shaped his leadership journey. From the pocket-sized notebook he started as a field grade officer to the lessons he's learning from visiting troops and reading deeply, …

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FAB is Good Now! And other updates! 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Catch the latest Unreal Engine news with Alex Coulomb! This episode covers: 🌎 Unreal Fest 2025 – From Orlando to Stockholm and beyond! 🔥 FAB integration updates in Unreal Engine 5.5. 📚 Unreal Engine training resources & classes. 👁️ Unreal Engine VR blink detection improvements. 💡 Tips & insights for Unreal developers. Subscribe & Follow: [YouTube.c…

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My monkey teacher, by Dr. Laurie Santos 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos is the host of The Happiness Lab podcast – and of Yale’s most popular course ever. (More than 3 million people have taken her "Science of Wellbeing" course online.) In this story, journey with Laurie to an island in Puerto Rico where she is one of only a few humans among thousands of monkeys. The company of no…

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I focus on sensations that ground me, by Dallas Taylor 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Today, Dallas Taylor is a creative director and creator of the beloved podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz. But before this, he had another life – one that brought immense pressure. He shares the story of how he comes to realize that feeling the weight of anxiety and fear doesn’t mean he’s broken. It means he’s human. Each episode of Meditative Story com…

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Managing Up Without Sucking Up: Insights from Melody Wilding 59:40

3M ago59:40

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Send us a text In this episode, host Joe sits down with Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up: How To Get What you Need From the People In Charge to explore the dynamics of power, status, and influence in the workplace. Melody shares practical strategies for managing up effectively, not by being a sycophant, but by building s…

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Belonging can be found far from home, by Morgan Harper Nichols 37:07

3M ago37:07

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Morgan Harper Nichols is a songwriter, poet, artist, and musician who was diagnosed with autism as an adult. Growing up, she yearns to see the wider world outside her rural home, and to embark on adventures like Bilbo Baggins. When she spends a semester studying abroad, she finds herself surrounded by the unfamiliar — and feeling rejected and lonel…

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Jason Mraz: Finding the energy we need, all around us 39:09

3M ago39:09

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In 2009, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is having one of the busiest years of his life. A nonstop tour schedule and monotonous daily routine have completely drained him of the energy he needs to create — the one thing that gives him the most joy. In this episode, Jason shares how an opportunity to disconnect on a four-day hike th…

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Understanding the Military Culture Shift with Corie Weathers 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe welcomes Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor, author, and expert on military culture, to explore the shifting landscape of service, leadership, and the personal challenges faced by military members and their families. Corie shares insights from her latest book, Military Culture Shift, offering her tho…

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Tamron Hall: Give yourself permission to believe 38:48

3M ago38:48

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2x Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall has hit milestones in her life that a younger version of herself would never have believed were possible. Part of the secret to her success is her willingness to try, even when she doesn’t know how things will work out. This is a lesson she learns from her grandfather, and from her m…

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A self-love meditation, by Rohan Gunatillake 17:24

4M ago17:24

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Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate love of all kinds — whether it’s the unconditional love of a pet, the instinctual reflex to help those who are suffering, or, perhaps most important, the time we take to send love back to ourselves. Love has many dimensions, and it doesn’t always involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Take some time…

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How to Teach UE5 and Twinmotion with Sam Anderson 1:19:28

4M ago1:19:28

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In this episode of the Unofficial Unreal Engine Podcast, host Alex welcomes Sam Anderson, an Unreal Engine expert with a background in architecture and visualization. They discuss Sam’s journey from architecture to working at Epic Games in technical marketing and training, where she helped create visual content and educational materials for Unreal …

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Building a Hall of Fame Life: David Baker on Sports, Service, and Significance 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes David Baker, former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to explore leadership, legacy, and the values that shape extraordinary careers. David shares lessons from his time working with NFL legends, h…

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Leading, Impact, & Moving Forward with Aliza Kline, Dori Frumin Kirshner, Idit Klein, & Jodi Bromberg 1:07:49

4M ago1:07:49

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These four inspiring leaders and I discuss a broad range of topics including their decision to transition out of their leadership roles, what success means to them, thoughts of the wider Jewish community, and advice for those seeking to serve in similar roles. I am deeply grateful to these four leaders for their service to the Jewish community that…

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Learning to share our honest, imperfect stories, by Leila Day 37:05

4M ago37:05

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Journalist and beloved podcast host Leila Day grows up being told that she should “tone it down.” When she moves to Cuba in her early twenties, she finally finds a place that embraces her whole identity — or so she thinks at first. It’s only after making one simple change that Leila sees how quickly others treat her differently, and she realizes sh…

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Celebrating a life beyond the score, by Al Harris 39:57

4M ago39:57

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For the first 22 years of his life, Al Harris singularly focuses on one single goal: to play basketball in the NBA. Although he’s an elite young player, Al’s dream comes to an end when he’s passed over during the 2008 NBA draft. In the ensuing years, Al is recruited to play professional basketball throughout Europe, where he meets and builds bonds …

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Innovative Leadership With A Purpose with Rabbi David Rosenn, President & CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society 49:44

4M ago49:44

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David and I dive into his inspiring journey in Jewish leadership, which led him to expand free loan services across the NYC area. We discuss his decision to pursue Rabbinic ordination as a means of driving positive social change and explore the profound impact of his work, all centered on his mission to bring more good into the world. hfls.org List…

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Breaking the Myth of the Charismatic Leader with Sam Walker 1:18:39

4M ago1:18:39

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, to dive into the world of leadership and team dynamics. Sam shares the surprising insights from his 11 years of research, studying over 25,000 teams since the…

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Universally Designed Communities of Belonging with Jen Phillip, President & CEO of Keshet 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Jen and I dive into her deep passion for creating spaces where people of all abilities feel a true sense of belonging. She shares how this passion has guided her journey to her current role and offers valuable insights from leading a nearly $20 million capital campaign. Tune in as Jen reveals the process, challenges, and key lessons learned in turn…

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Robert Reich: The accounting of this parenting business 30:20

4M ago30:20

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It's 1996, and Robert Reich has the job of a lifetime – one that's taking a steady toll on his family. In a story he’s never told before, Reich shares the pivotal moment when he turns his economist’s eye on his own life, and realizes: It's fallen out of balance. On a muddy cross-country field, watching his older son run through the rain, he realize…

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Behind The Story : James Robenalt 50:43

4M ago50:43

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In a new piece for Vanity Fair, author and presidential historian James Robenalt, who has written about commanders in chief from Warren G. Harding to Donald J. Trump, uncovers the full story of JFK and Jackie’s surprising and little-known home video — and what it might say about the late president’s state of mind in his final months. The SLR’s Aman…

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The Science of Better Conversations with Alison Wood Brooks 1:07:32

4M ago1:07:32

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks to discuss her groundbreaking book, Talk: The Science and Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore the science behind conversations and how they shape our personal and profe…

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Derailed by beauty, by Kaywin Feldman 30:33

5M ago30:33

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Arriving in a strange town, disoriented and desperate to crawl into bed, Kaywin Feldman realizes she is just steps from an eight-century-old art treasure: a small chapel covered floor to ceiling with one of Giotto’s most extraordinary frescoes. She wanders inside, and the course of her life abruptly changes. If this episode resonates with you, we’d…

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Behind The Story : Caity Weaver 32:23

5M ago32:23

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The first time Caity Weaver, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, heard about the legend of Zozobra, she stumbled upon it almost by accident. Back in 2018, Weaver and her now-husband happened to be visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the sole night of the year when one of the country’s most unique celebrations was taking place. In her lates…

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Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 25th Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins Joe for a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the evolving challenges of guiding the largest branch of the U.S. military. With over three decades of experience in national security…

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Release the expectations that limit you, by Lulu Wang 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Lulu Wang, writer-director of The Farewell, and Expats, grows up in a family where the expectations for her future are clear: she’s destined to become a piano prodigy, and she must be grateful for the sacrifices her parents have made to give her that opportunity. In today’s episode, Lulu tells the story of how she finally finds her own space away f…

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Starting the story of my life again, by Keith Yamashita 27:26

5M ago27:26

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Fluent in cheating time to squeeze productivity out of every minute, entrepreneur Keith Yamashita recounts the frightening details of a devastating stroke as it is actually happening, and discovers the second part of his life. It isn't a medical recovery. It’s an awakening. If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take…

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SLR Podcast Classics : Wright Thompson & Seth Wickersham 1:16:53

5M ago1:16:53

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This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. A few years ago, SLR cofounder Don Van Natta Jr. spoke to his friends and colleagues, Wright Thompson and Seth Wickersham about their careers, finding your voice in writing and share some fun stories : Awakening The Giant (ESPN The Magazine, …

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Reaching our full potential is not a solo act, by Terence Blanchard 35:58

5M ago35:58

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As a legendary Jazz trumpeter, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, and composer of over 60 films including the works of director Spike Lee, it’s easy to assume Terence Blanchard is someone with a lot of confidence. But growing up in New Orleans, he’s just a shy kid with glasses and a lot of uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Terence tells the story of how…

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SLR Podcast Classics : Jeanne Marie Laskas 47:50

5M ago47:50

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This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. Around five years ago, SLR cofounder Jacob Feldman spoke to journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas about her GQ profile of then Presidential candidate Joe Biden, political writing and story ideas. Show notes : To Obama: With Love, Joy, Anger, and Hop…

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