A podcast about literature, art, filmmaking and journalism. We spread ideas so they germinate in your consciousness.
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The Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives. Each week host Jeff Krasno speaks with teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, and storytellers on topics related to personal and societal well-being — from nutrition and integrative medicine to spirituality and personal growth to environmental regeneration and civic engagement. In addition to being a podcast, Commune is also an online course platform with more than 100 f ...
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The American Reformer Podcast’s mission is to promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, rooted in the rich tradition of Protestant social and political thought. Focusing particularly on issues facing American Christians, we will seek to contribute to the reformation of Christian institutions that have become corrupted by false ideologies and practices.
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The world of finance has a huge impact on all of us. This show aims to explore and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the investing business, via interviews with masters of the real life money maze. Expect tips for mastering capital allocation, making better business decisions, strategies for taking your career to the next level, and revelatory profiles of leading industry figures. Whether you're a current or aspiring investment professional, a regular investor, or a student exploring ...
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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Welcome to an interview variety show for your ears hosted by Justin Michael. Each episode brings together a fan of Batman: The Animated Series or a special guest who worked on the TV show to discuss their favorite episodes from the legendary 90’s cartoon. Why? Because I love this show. You probably do, too.
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Why Love (Not Fear) Should Guide Business: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism
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1:05:20Jeff sits down with Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey to explore his bold new venture, Love Life—a cutting-edge wellness center combining integrative medicine, longevity science, and healthy living. They discuss the tension between profit and purpose, what it takes to build (and let go of) a mission-driven company, and why love—not fear—should gui…
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173: The End of US Equity Dominance? With Chris Wood, Global Strategist and Author of 'Greed and Fear'
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46:54Chris Wood, former guest and highly respected global strategist, recently made a bold prediction, namely that the US stock market has reached its all-time relative peak, similar to Japan in 1989. His recent commentaries include one describing Trump’s “Liberation Day” as “Impoverishment Day” and that Trump is the “Bull in the China Shop”. In this co…
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Preliminary Principle (ft. Zachary Garris)
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1:17:36What is the meaning of the preliminary principle of the PCA's constitution? What is its relationship to the Westminster Confession of Faith? This and more with Zachary Garris in his conversation with Timon Cline and Ben Dunson. Show Notes:https://americanreformer.org/2025/04/principle-and-confession/ Zachary Garris serves as pastor of Bryce Avenue …
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Pope Leo XIV & Drag Race with Rosie O'Donnell & Adam Rippon
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1:51:11Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Adam Rippon discuss Pope Leo XIV and their favorite Catholic films, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, You’s final season, Netflix’s Madonna series, Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula, and Cooper Koch’s Calvin Klein ad. Rosie O’Donnell joins to discuss her new documentary Unleashing Hope, moving to Ireland, why she’s such a fan of pop…
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The Comfort Trap: When Winter Never Comes
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50:07The conveniences we have carefully constructed as the hallmarks of ‘civilization’ are slowly but surely killing us. Chronic ease is leading to chronic disease. Welcome to the Comfort Trap. This is the start of a multi-week series that explores how our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. But don't despair! By the end…
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The Death of Consensus: Sean Hoess on Truth, Media & Wellness
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1:35:23Wellness is political. Truth is contested. Longtime friends Jeff Krasno and Sean Hoess dive into a fractured world of lost consensus, crumbling institutions, and the chaos of new media. This podcast is supported by: Qualia Go to qualialife.com/commune to try Qualia Senolytic backed by a 100 day money back guarantee, and use promo code Commune to ge…
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The Met Gala & Tony Nominations with Darren Criss & Juan A. Ramírez
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1:56:11Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Juan A. Ramírez discuss the 2025 Met Gala, Tony nominations and the new Broadway season, Make America Film Again, Trump cutting theatre funding, and more. Darren Criss joins to discuss his Tony nominated role in Maybe Happy Ending and how he manages to see every show on Broadway while starring in his own. Subscribe to …
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In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the physical, mental, and metabolic benefits of deliberate cold exposure, illustrating how intentional discomfort can build resilience, enhance health, and realign us with our evolutionary biology. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible a…
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Listener and readers will know that, around here, we love Cotton Mather. On this episode, Rick Kennedy, professor of history at Point Loma Nazarene University, talks to Timon about the life and legacy of "America's first evangelical." #CottonMather #RickKennedy #PointLoma #History #America #Evangelical #Christian Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/…
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The Mystery of Consciousness with Annaka Harris | Lights On
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1:24:52In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris to explore one of the most profound and enduring questions in science and philosophy: What is consciousness? Annaka is the author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the writer and producer of Lights …
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Lorde's Return and YouTube's 20th Anniversary with Jillian Bell
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1:24:47Ira and Louis discuss Lorde’s return to music, their favorite YouTube videos in honor of the site’s 20th anniversary, 10 Things I Hate About You the Musical, Terrence Howard refusing to play Gaye, and avoiding Cowboy Carter spoilers. Jillian Bell joins to discuss her directorial debut Summer of 69, how a Demi Moore movie helped her through a breaku…
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GOOD STRESS: Chapter 10 – Humans Are Designed to Be Fat (Just Not ALL the Time)
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1:05:33In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and psychological benefits of intentional scarcity in a world overwhelmed by constant abundance. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can list…
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Walking the Vaccine Tightrope with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
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1:22:45In this episode, pediatrician and author Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins Jeff for an honest, nuanced conversation about vaccines—past, present, and future. From the erosion of public trust during the COVID-19 pandemic to the growing skepticism around childhood vaccination schedules, they explore how science, policy, and parental concern are colliding in…
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172: Heroes or Villains? The Shrinking World of Shorting - With Carson Block, Founder of Muddy Waters
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1:06:35Economic theory suggests that when competition decreases, remaining firms may have more market power, which can lead to increased opportunities to expand, innovate, or capture a larger market share. Does that analogy apply to the world of shorting? And even if you are considered one of the best in the business, can you stay afloat with a rising tid…
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The Pope, Sinners & Time 100 with Tina Knowles
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1:34:05Ira and Louis discuss Pope Francis’ death, Sinners’ turnout at the box office, the Time 100 list, Kristi Noem’s stolen bag, and the Academy’s new rules for Oscar voters. Tina Knowles joins Ira to discuss her memoir, Matriarch. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at You…
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In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff reminds us that health, in all of its expressions, arises from balance. Your organism is full of counterposing molecules, processes, and systems, all maintaining a delicate equilibrium. Disease, then, is a result of imbalance, a failure to maintain this homeostasis. If you like what you hear toda…
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Return of the Strong Gods (ft. Rusty Reno)
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1:17:54Five years after the publication of Return of the Strong Gods, Rusty Reno, editor of First Things, provides a retrospective to Timon and Josh on his thesis, the postwar consensus, and America's future. #RustyReno #FirstThings #Thesis #Consensus #ReturnoftheStrongGods #America #Culture #Politics #Future Show Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Stro…
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Peace for Israel & Palestine with Mohsen Mahdawi
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50:46Today we revisit a conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist who was arrested this week by immigration officials. His detention is not an isolated case. It’s part of a disturbing trend in which Palestinian students and voices of dissent are being systematically silenced under vague claims of national security—with no transpar…
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Trans the Kids, Bigot! (ft. Chase Davis & William Wolfe)
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1:10:18Chase Davis, pastor of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado, and William Wolfe, executive director of the Center for Baptist Leadership, join the pod to breakdown a new bill in the Colorado legislature: "Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals," and the dramatic repercussions it will have, especially on Christians. #Colorado #News #Trans #Bil…
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Coachella & Sports Movie Draft with Ellen Pompeo & Katie Nolan
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1:29:37Ira and Louis discuss Coachella and Lady Gaga’s massive performance, Katy Perry’s space race, and Cate Blanchett’s plans to quit acting. Katie Nolan joins to create the ultimate sports movie draft. Ellen Pompeo joins to discuss her new limited series Good American Family, playing Meredith Grey for two decades, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouT…
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GOOD STRESS Chapter 6: The Tao of Health, Part 2
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25:56In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the transformative idea that our health is not dictated solely by genetics, but is instead deeply influenced by our environment and behaviors—ushering in what he calls The Age of Agency. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress is available on Audible and you can…
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Jon Harris, author and host of Conversations That Matter, returns to the show to talk about his new book, Against the Waves: Christian Order in a Liberal Age. #JonHarris #NewBook #AgainstTheWaves #Christianity #Order #Culture #Faith #Politics Show Notes: https://americanreformer.org/2025/03/red-pills-without-roots/ Order Against the Waves - Against…
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The Menopause Wake-Up Call with Tamsen Fadal
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51:25Menopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s a midlife revolution. In today’s episode, Emmy-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Jeff to talk perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the 100+ symptoms no one warns you about. From brain fog to belly fat, sex to strength training, she breaks down what’s really happening—and how to take your power back. This…
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171: From Triumph to Trauma: The Dramatic Investment Arc of Neil Woodford, Founder of Woodford Investment Management
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1:21:15Some of our conversations are deliberately different, and the man I interview here has cost me a lot of money! I also consider him a friend and somebody whose perspective I have valued. It could be said that Neil Woodford, CBE, has had a career of two halves, the first of which encompassed extraordinary investment success at Invesco Perpetual and t…
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The White Lotus & John Mulaney with Marsai Martin
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1:19:05Ira and Louis discuss The White Lotus finale, John Mulaney and talk shows, Val Kilmer, RHOA, and the best movie franchises. Marsai Martin joins to discuss G20, working with icons like Viola Davis and Regina Hall, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube…
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In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff dives into two profound and transformational principles—impermanence and interdependence. First, your body is not a fixed object, but a living flame. Second, your health is not yours alone, but woven into a vast web of connection. If you like what you hear today, the audio version of Good Stress …
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Why I Trashed My Spiritual Checklist with Danielle LaPorte
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1:07:15It’s easy to keep adding items to your spiritual to-do list and feel like you are making progress, but as Danielle LaPorte points out: If liberation is a chore, then are you really on a path to being free? This episode originally aired on August 12, 2023. Watch Danielle LaPorte’s Commune courses, Free + Clear, The Desire Map, and Spoken Soul, with …
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Hijacked Health: When Wellness Gets Political with Dr. Jolene Brighten
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57:03In this unfiltered conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack the strange new landscape of health, personal freedom, and institutional mistrust. They explore why questioning big food and pharma now gets labeled “Conservative,” how cancel culture has fractured meaningful dialogue, and what it means to stay rooted in your values …
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The Studio, Avengers Doomsday, & Pop the Balloon with Elisabeth Moss & Jay Jurden
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1:32:52Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss the Avengers: Doomsday cast, Apple TV+'s new comedy The Studio, Urban Outfitters dipping into Black Y2K fashion, Morgan Wallen's SNL tantrum, Elon Musk meddling in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election; and Pop the Balloon, Kill Tony, and the YouTube to TV series pipeline. Elisabeth Moss joins to discuss the …
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"Great Books" is for Losers (ft. Alex Petkas)
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1:14:48Alex Petkas, host of the Cost of Glory, talks to Timon and Ben about the right use of the classics. #AlexPetkas #CostofGlory #Classics #Plutarch #ClassicalEduation #Education Show Notes: https://americanmind.org/salvo/great-books-is-for-losers/ Alex Petkas is a former Classics scholar turned media entrepreneur. He holds a PhD in Classics from Princ…
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Today’s episode is an excerpt from the second chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. Jeff opens up about how it all began. His own health decline—marked by diabetes, chronic fatigue, and relentless brain fog—was the inevitable outcome of lifestyle choices molded by modern culture. And his path from sickness to vitality led him to ancient wisdom an…
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170: The Irreversible Convergence of Public & Private Markets – With Scott Kleinman, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management
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50:00In the world of mythology, Apollo is one the most revered and significant of all the ancient Greek and Roman Gods. It was also the name given to an asset management business created in 1990 and today with assets of over $750 billion*, it’s a leading provider of alternative asset management and retirement solutions. In this conversation we understan…
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Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice: Insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson and davidji
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57:40Today we hear insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson on the importance of self-forgiveness for personal and collective healing, and davidji guides you through a meditation based on the ancient Hawaiian forgiveness practice of Ho'oponopono. This episode originally aired on October 14, 2023 This podcast is supported by: Bon C…
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Worldview Symposium (ft. Simon Kennedy, Stephen Wolfe, Joel Carini, & Benjamin Mabry)
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1:52:54What is “worldview”? What are its uses and abuses? Contributors to our recent worldview symposium, Simon Kennedy, Stephen Wolfe, Joel Carini, & Benjamin Mabry, answer these questions and more in a wide-ranging roundtable discussion. #Worldview #Christianity #Culture #Society #StephenWolfe #SimonKennedy #JoelCarini #BenjaminMabry #AmericanReformer #…
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