Best Jan Swift Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Raggio: Co-Owner of Bayou State Pawn and Author of “Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul”

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Steve Raggio, co-owner of Bayou State Pawn & Jewelry, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable story of his dual life as a successful business owner and newly published poet. His book, Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul, has quickly become a best-seller in its category and has touched hearts across the country. “If I can touch just…

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Jude David – Building Legacies Through Business, Stewardship, and Strategic Giving

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On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Jude David, managing partner of Final Ascent, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that helps mid-market business owners—typically with $5 million or more in annual revenue—prepare their companies for sale and successfully transition for maximum value. But Jude’s passion goes far beyond business…

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First 100 Days of Trump 2.0 (w/Jim Swift) 37:00

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Today’s Utterly Moderate podcast episode focuses on the positives and negatives of President Trump’s first 100 days in office in this his second term. We are joined by Jim Swift, a longtime Republican and senior editor at The Bulwark. If you aren’t familiar with the work that they do over at The Bulwark, it is an online publication founded by longt…

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Cow Copter vs Cruise Corn 39:06

12d ago39:06

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This week, our MaxFun friends Helen Hong and Kevin Avery join Dave for Nintendo trivia, LGBTQ+ anthems, and Sesame Street pitches. Helen Hong would like to plug Go Fact Yourself and Belly Laughs Festival Kevin Avery would like to plug Maximum Film and The Great North and recommends Kara Morgan And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Find us on Instagram an…

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Lafayette Regional Technology Council – Tech Leadership That’s Homegrown and Future-Focused 43:53

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we dive into Lafayette’s emerging role as a major player in the regional and national tech ecosystem with Ben Johnson and Marcus Brown of the newly formed Lafayette Regional Technology Council. This dynamic group of volunteer leaders are working hard to ensure Lafayette’s deep well of tech talent is recognized…

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The Late Robert Daigle – A Look Back at Why He Invested in Upper Lafayette

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Robert Daigle on Why He Invested in Upper Lafayette Originally recorded in October 2013 /Aired on Upper Lafayette On the Move This episode of Discover Lafayette takes us back to an insightful conversation with the late Robert Daigle, the visionary managing partner of River Ranch Development Company and the developer of the Village of River Ranch, a…

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Artmosphere Opens Up Under New Leadership – Meet Justin Bennett and his Booking Agent and Sound Engineer, Moose Harris 54:29

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Justin Bennett, the new owner of Artmosphere, and Anthony Daniels—known to many as Moose Harris—who serves as booking agent and sound engineer for the venue. Moose Harris, Justin Bennett, and Jan Swift at recording Discover Lafayette at RADER. Located at 902 Johnston Street in downtown Lafayette, Artmosphere has long bee…

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Gollum vs Jan Brady 57:47

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This week, our friends Teri Gamble and Jessica Lynn Verdi join Dave for TV spinoff trivia, improvised song sequels, and movie sequel bidding wars. Teri Gamble would like to plug Horror Movie Survival Guide and Horror X and recommends Today in Gay Jessica Lynn Verdi would like to plug Mission Log: The Orville and recommends Naming Your Little Geek a…

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Celebrating 25 Years of Miles Perret Cancer Services 43:36

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we honor the 25th anniversary of Miles Perret Cancer Services, a nonprofit that has supported more than 27,000 families in Acadiana over the years facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Joining us are Executive Director, Tim Rinaldi and Community Liaison, Sherry Hernandez, two passionate leaders dedicate…

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John Munsell, Author of “Ingrain AI: Strategy Through Execution 1:07:29

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John Munsell, CEO of Bizzuka, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his newly released book, Ingrain AI: Strategy Through Execution, which offers a practical guide for businesses looking to embed AI into their core operations and culture. John Munsell is a true pioneer in the world of AI, having spent over 10,000 hours mastering how businesses can us…

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Shaq Poo vs Rizzy Shakespeare 42:37

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This week, our guests Shanna Christmas and Mangesh Hattikudur join Dave Holmes for some songs about women in interesting places, cornfield horror flicks, and Sanrio character trivia. Shanna Christmas would like to plug her upcoming special Highly Intelligent and her monthly comedy show and recommends The Comedy Reviewers Mangesh Hattikudur would li…

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Lafayette Travel: Celebrating 20 Years of Eat Lafayette & the Culinary Culture of Acadiana 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission’s CEO Ben Berthelot and Jesse Guidry, Vice President of Communications, two of the most passionate advocates for Lafayette’s cultural and culinary identity. “You don’t have to go to a museum to experience our culture – you can be immersed in it. You can eat it, dance with it, an…

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LFT Fiber’s Michael Soileau and Scott Prather 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Michael Soileau and Scott Prather of LFT Fiber: Bringing Community-Owned Connectivity to Lafayette and Beyond This episode of Discover Lafayette features Michael Soileau, Director of LFT Fiber (formerly LUS Fiber), and Scott Prather, Public Relations Manager for the community-owned fiber utility. Together, they share the powerful story of how Lafay…

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Weezer vs Sappho 50:51

2M ago50:51

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This week, our guests Riley Silverman and Amy Spalding join Dave Holmes for some cubic trivia, wordcloud karaoke, and tax write off justifications. Riley Silverman would like to plug Tales From The Vortex and recommends The Joy Who Lived Amy Spalding would like to plug On Her Terms and recommends Cover Story by Celia Laskey And finally Dave is on B…

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Team Gleason – 4th Annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival Fundraiser for People Living with ALS- April 24, 2025 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Dale Clark, Ursula Quoyeser, and Harriet Hoag to discuss the upcoming 4th annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival (“F5”). This event raises funds for the Team Gleason Foundation, which supports individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (“ALS”). Team Gleason, through its diverse and broad-reaching programming, br…

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Kiki Frayard – Founder of Kiki, Children’s Book Author, Philanthropist, Lafayette Icon 46:14

2M ago46:14

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Discover Lafayette is thrilled to welcome Kiki Frayard, founder of Kiki, a boutique store known for its exquisite selection of fine jewelry, fragrances, handbags, and other carefully curated items from designers across the world. While Kiki is known for offering unique designs, Kiki says, “Anybody can walk in to buy fun or lower price point jewelry…

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King vs Rebels 42:09

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This week our friends Oscar Montoya and Mike Drucker join Dave for some garbled videogame tunes, Wario-ized celebrities, and videogame movie trivia. Mike Drucker would like to plug Good Game No Rematch and recommends Two Point Museum Oscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and Drag Her! and recommends Infinity Nikki And finally Dave is on B…

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Chris Cook, General Manager of KLFY – TV 10

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Chris Cook, General Manager of KLFY-TV 10. With years of experience in the broadcasting industry both locally and nationally, Chris is at the forefront of delivering the news, weather, and community stories that matter most to Acadiana. Under his leadership, KLFY continues to evolve in the digital a…

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UNLOCKED: Troubled Waters x Secretly Incredibly Fascinating BoCo 2023 41:12

3M ago41:12

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For MaxFunDrive 2025 we thought it'd be fun to release an older piece of bonus content from behind the paywall! Enjoy!By Maximum Fun

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MaxFunDrive 2025 Bonus Preview! 6:27

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Here's a little sneak peek at this year's bonus content! It's a Motivational Speeches special, featuring a ton of MaxFun favorites! If you'd like to hear the rest, go on over to maximumfun.org/join and become a member TODAY! It's the MaxFunDrive, the one time of year where your dollar goes the furthest! Get great gifts and support the shows you lov…

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Pasadena vs Luxembourg 58:36

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It's MaxFunDrive time again!!! If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, become a member of Maximum Fun! You can join for as low as $5/month and get access to some great bonus content from us and every show on Maximum Fun! This week, MaxFun hosts Allan McLeod and Dimitry Pompee join Dave for some celebrity name bidding, Shrek recast…

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BONUS: Dave Holmes hosts MFD Spring Break 1:19:17

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It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea…

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Fred Reggie, Author of the soon to be released “Tell Me: How to Initiate and Nurture Meaningful Conversations With Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime” 37:33

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Fred Reggie is the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Tell Me: How to Initiate and Nurture Meaningful Conversations with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. Throughout his career, Fred has worked with Fortune 500 companies and service organizations across the U.S., helping leaders cultivate meaningful connections and drive success. Fred Reggie is an ex…

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Improving American Sociology (w/Bradley Campbell, Jukka Savolainen, & Jacob Mackey) 1:12:29

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This episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast deals with liberal bias in higher education and what to do about it, with a specific focus on the field of sociology. According to Gallup, a strong majority (68%) of Americans believe that higher education is headed in the wrong direction. Barely more than a third (36%) of Americans express a high level …

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Denise Giosa – Special Events Coordinator at Warehouse 535 1:05:07

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Denise Giosa: A Journey in Fashion and Events Denise Giosa’s journey in the world of fashion and events began while she was still in high school, when she joined the Junior Fashion Board at D.H. Holmes in Baton Rouge. It was during this time that she met Beth Phillips, a wonderful mentor who played a significant role in shaping her career. Recogniz…

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Ne Zha 2 vs Hackman 57:03

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This week, our friends Daniel Van Kirk and Brian Konowal join Dave for some acceptance speeches, celebrity/veggie combos, and songs about winning and losing. Brian Konowal would like to plug 1923 season 2 and recommends Starling Street and the podcast Guardians of the Palaxy Daniel Van Kirk would like to plug his upcoming tour dates, his special Ro…

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Father Howard Blessing – Loving Others Unconditionally 58:20

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we are honored to welcome Father Howard Blessing, a retired Catholic priest in the Diocese of Lafayette. Ordained in 1976 at the age of 25, Father Blessing has dedicated his life to serving others through his pastoral work at various parishes, including Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Holy Cross, Fatima, Sacred…

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Jude David – Stately Doors & Windows 43:15

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Jude David, Executive Chairman of Stately Doors & Windows, to discuss the company’s role in delivering ultra-luxury doors and windows for high-end residential and commercial projects. His company does approximately $100 million dollars in sales each year to homes built for business owners, celebriti…

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Aliens vs Vampires 37:07

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This week our friends Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian join Dave for some motivational speeches, Sparks songs vs This American Life episodes, and twin/vampire trivia. Erin Judge would like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Ripped Bodice and Queens of the Dead and recommends Tomas Matos Jenny Chalikian would also like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Rippe…

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Billi Lacombe – Executive Director of Faith House 41:47

4M ago41:47

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Billi Lacombe, Executive Director of Faith House since 2002, joins Discover Lafayette to talk about her life mission to help survivors of domestic violence become safe. Leaving an abusive situation is never easy due to various barriers such as financial insecurity, lack of support systems, fear of losing children, and concerns over personal safety.…

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DJ Michelle Grant Feb 2025 ( Disco House, Funky) 2:46:56

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DJ Michelle Grant Feb 2025 ( Disco House, Funky) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle Grant Feb 2025 (afro, Happy Vibes) 1:32:46

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Michelle Grant Feb 2025 (afro, Happy Vibes) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Ryan Pécot – Adopted Dog Brewing 52:26

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Ryan Pécot, proprietor of Adopted Dog Brewing, is a successful commercial realtor with Sterling Properties as well as a force in changing the food and entertainment landscape in Lafayette. Adopted Dog Brewing offers a family friendly place to bring your kids and your dogs. Located at 329 Dulles Drive, it celebrated its second anniversary on Februar…

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Peens vs Jeans 44:32

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This week our friends Zabeth Russell and Mel Stephens join Dave for some celebrity portmanteaus, Robbie Williams weirdo lyrics, and some dystopian airlines. Mel Stephens would like to plug Overshare Comedy and recommends the concept of Daniel Van Kirk Zabeth Russell would like to plug Community Cookbook Roundup and Fiasco at the Elysian and recomme…

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Molly Rowe – Hilliard Art Museum Executive Director 48:22

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Molly Rowe, newly appointed Executive director of the Hilliard Art Museum, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss her love of the arts and working with artists. Molly has worked with arts and culture organizations such as the New York City Ballet and Savannah College of Art and Design, and Fortune 500 companies such as Google and The New York Times. B…

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Red America vs. Blue America: Is This Really What We Want? (w/Robert Talisse) 45:57

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America is separating into two nations with two different experiences of reality itself: Red America and Blue America. As Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University political theorist and today’s Utterly Moderate podcast guest, writes: “[O]ur everyday social environments are increasingly segregated along partisan lines. It is no exaggeration to say that…

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Becca Begnaud and JP Summers – Doritos Crash Commercial 57:37

5M ago57:37

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Becca Begnaud, actor, musician, creative, and traiteur joined Discover Lafayette alongside John Paul (JP) Summers, Abbeville-based director and cinematographer, to discuss their collaboration on the 2025 Doritos Crash Commercial, which ranked in the top 25 out of 2000 entries. Together, they share their stories of creativity, healing, and cultural …

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Oops All MaxFunsters! 51:03

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We weren't able to record the show this week because of the ongoing LA wildfires, but we made a clip show for yall with some of our favorite segments with fellow MaxFun hosts! Featuring our pals Manolo Moreno, Renee Colvert, Ella McLeod, Tom Lum, Brenda Snell, Jackie Kashian, Dimitry Pompee, and Katie Goldin! Dave is on Bluesky! Find us on Instagra…

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Michelle StreetXO Jan 2025 2 (tech House) 1:11:56

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Michelle StreetXO Jan 2025 2 (tech House) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle StreetXO Jan 2025 1 (tech house) 1:16:05

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Michelle StreetXO Jan 2025 1 (tech house) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 4(afro House, Voca, commerciall) 2:34:08

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 4(afro House, Voca, commerciall) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 3(afro House, Vocal) 53:50

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 3(afro House, Vocal) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 2(afro House) 1:11:15

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 2(afro House) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 1(afro house) 1:02:49

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Michelle Vault Jan 2025 1(afro house) by Michelle GrantBy Michelle Grant

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Lafayette City Marshal Reggie Thomas 47:23

5M ago47:23

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Lafayette City Marshal Reggie Thomas joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to protect the citizens of Lafayette and to become the best marshal’s office nationally. A 30-year veteran of the Lafayette City Police Department who worked his way up the ranks, as a detective and eventually serving as deputy and interim chief of police, Marshal…

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Ari Dolegowski – BioPerformance Therapist 49:51

5M ago49:51

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Ari Dolegowski, a BioPerformance Therapist who offers transformative massage sessions with a tailored approach rooted in Physical Therapy and Eastern medicine, joins Discover Lafayette to share his philosophy on living a well-rounded and healthy life. He studied both Eastern and Western modalities of therapy in Thailand, Costa Rica, and New York Ci…

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Cheese Heist vs Marine-Grade Polymer 57:49

5M ago57:49

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Happy New Year! Our friends Danielle Koenig and Ben Paddon join Dave for some 2023/2024 trivia, music turning 25 years old, and give a year-in-review for 2025. Ben Paddon would like to plug Good Chaotic and Jump Leads and recommends Stitches in Time Danielle Koenig would like to plug How To Survive with Danielle and Kristine and recommends Go Fact …