Best Magic Carpet Ride Podcasts (2025)

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Katee Watched Oculus for the First Time in Over a Decade 36:47

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Hi everyone, this week we have a Halloween surprise for you! My producer Jeph and I are rewatching Mike Flanagan's 2013 horror film Oculus, which I starred in. Grab some popcorn and candy and get ready for some southern gothic scares. I haven't seen this movie in over a decade, so it was a lot of fun to sit down and try to remember what happened. J…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 186: Red Bull Rampage Recap, Rob Masekela, Lesbian Flannel Twins? 1:13:43

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, the only mountain bike podcast where Rampage crashes, poop jokes, and total confusion over basically everything all meet on one couch that’s definitely been peed on and probably worse. This week we try to understand Red Bull Rampage 2025: from Adolph Silva’s gnarly crash that left us all queasy, to the eternal deb…

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Robert Englund on Becoming the Stuff of Nightmares 1:06:45

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Happy Spooky Season, Everyone! As many of you know, scary movies freak me out. But that doesn't mean I don't love today's guest! Today I'm talking to a horror icon— Freddy himself, Robert Englund! Robert is beloved for his performance as Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street and its many sequels. He has also had an illustrious career outside …

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100: Exploring the Rosenbaum House with Jeff Ford 23:54

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Step into the world of Frank Lloyd Wright right here in North Alabama! Host Melea Hames sits down with Jeff Ford, Site Director of the Rosenbaum House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure in the state. Together, they uncover the fascinating history of this Usonian masterpiece, the story of the Rosenbaum family, and what makes this home a…

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Alanah Pearce Talks God of War, Game Development and Not Feeding the Trolls 47:20

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Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! Thank you so much for being here. Today I'm talking to the ultimate multi-hyphenate creator Alanah Pearce. Alanah is an actor, a producer, a content creator and a former journalist and she is best-known as a video game writer and developer. She is a highly-respected voice in the role of games and has worked on some of th…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 185: CJ Celig, Rampage Prep, Bikes That Thump in the Trunk 1:42:06

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This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who’s done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-s…

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Madelaine Petsch on Her Journey From Riverdale Teen to Scream Queen 40:04

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Happy Tuesday, Everyone! I'm so happy to be talking with today's guest— the fabulous Madelaine Petsch! Madelaine played Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale and she is currently starring as Maya in The Strangers: Ch 2, reprising her role from The Strangers: Ch 1. She will also be seen as Charlie in Maintenance Required, which will be available globally on P…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 184: Bienvenido Aguado, Throwing Your Bike, Training for Rampage 1:45:22

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Welcome to episode 184 of the Gnar Couch Podshow. We braved rare severe Utah thunderstorms, insane traffic, and stuffed our bikes in Corvettes this weekend to bring you Bienvenido Aguado, who shares everything from his front flip stories to how he manages to keep things fun when the pressure’s on. As always, there’s some friendly roasting, plenty o…

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99: Finding Fall Magic at Hidden Rivers Farm 35:56

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Step into the joy of fall at Hidden Rivers Farm in Hartselle, Alabama, where sisters Mary-Sidney and Abigail Ritch have created a family destination filled with pumpkins, games, trails, and unforgettable experiences. Host Melea Hames sits down with the sisters to learn how their farm grew from childhood memories into one of North Alabama’s most bel…

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Scene Stealer Steven Ogg on Grand Theft Auto, Walking Dead, Snowpiercer and More 1:01:51

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Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! Today's guest is none other than Steven Ogg. Steven has created a niche playing characters that are a little (or a LOT) unhinged. He is best known for playing Trevor in Grand Theft Auto. He played Simon in Walking Dead, Pike in Snowpiercer, Rebus on Westworld, Sobchak on Better Caul Saul and many, many others. People see…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 183: Jarrod Harris/Jarrod's Place, Building MTB Community, Trail Armor Magic Carpet 1:06:54

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This week, we’re stoked (and honestly a little confused) to bring on Jarrod Harris—a former comic-turned-bike-park-owner, who went from taking shots off strippers and 6am radio gigs to building one of the gnarliest mountain bike parks in Georgia, complete with mysterious “Trail Armor” that either ruins mountain biking or is the second coming of dir…

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Jon Heder Talks Napoleon Dynamite, Chapstick, Disco and Life as a "Weirdo" Icon 1:25:41

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Hi Everyone, hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday! This week's guest is my Pacific Northwest buddy and star of Napoleon Dynamite, Jon Heder! If you haven't seen Napoleon Dynamite (I don't know how that's possible), please go out and watch it RIGHT NOW and then come back for this interview. It was so much fun to chat with Jon and hear the story be…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 182: Rampage Rider Finley Kirschenmann, Rob Can't Start the Show, Spins vs. Style 1:17:55

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow. This week, we have a special guest: up-and-coming Rampage wild card Finley Kirschenmann. We’ll dig into how a kid from Sandy, Utah gets gnarly enough for Rampage, plus we get the inside scoop on desert lines, digging skills, and whether dual-crown tailwhips are actually possible. Other topics rolling around in thi…

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98: Beverly Massa with La Famiglia Vineyard 31:16

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Discover the story of La Famiglia Winery, a family-owned vineyard in the heart of North Alabama where tradition, hospitality, and Italian heritage blend beautifully. Host Melea Hames sits down with Beverly Massa to talk about her family’s journey into winemaking, the unique varietals they cultivate, and how the winery has become both a destination …

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Charisma Carpenter on Cordelia, Buffy and Fighting For a Safer Hollywood 1:42:41

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Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Buffy was one of those shows that genuinely inspired me to become an actor. I have been such a fan and admirer of Charisma Carpenter ever since her iconic performance as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and it was a treat to sit down with her for a longer conversation. And this was a LONG conversation— i…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 181: Jerrell Webster, Inclusivity in MTB, Taping Your Testicles 2:02:50

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Welcome to the only MTB podcast to provide you with suspect mountain bike expertise, best enjoyed while sunning your rear, paddling your shins, or taping down your “business” for that sweet aerodynamic gain. Oh, and we have pro riders like Jerrell Webster on. On this week’s episode, we chewed through three core themes at a speed only barely hampere…

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Brandon Rogers Talks YouTube Celebrity, Helluva Boss and Ignoring the Algorithm 1:01:28

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Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! I am so excited for you to get to know today's guest. When I first saw Brandon Rogers, it was at a con and he had a line of people waiting to see him that went out the door and down the block. I said to myself, "I have got to get to know this person." If you don't know Brandon's work, he has been making incredible, hilar…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 180: Rampage Rider Janelle Soukup, Women in Rampage, Mildly Questionable Humor 1:28:00

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain biking meets questionable life choices and creative chaos, and somehow, women still agree to come on the show. If you’re after a polished podcast, you’re in the wrong place. This is a podshow, which basically means we’re like a podcast, but with more bad decisions and a few conversations you probabl…

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97: Annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride 16:38

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Join us for a conversation about the 32nd Annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride — a powerful, rain-or-shine tradition that honors the journey of Native Americans along the historic Trail of Tears. We’ll talk about the history, the route, and what makes this annual ride an unforgettable experience. Follow North Alabama on Social Media!…

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Robbie Amell on the Final Season of Upload, Code8 and Showing His Son the Flash 1:05:59

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Happy Tuesday, Everyone! I hope you're enjoying the end of Summer! I had such a great time chatting with my guest this week— the one and only Robbie Amell! If you don't know Robbie, he is currently starring as Nathan Brown in the final season of Upload, a show which I absolutely love. He also played Ronnie Raymond on The Flash, as well as Connor Re…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 179: Ride Caviar, Bring Back My Refrigerator, Big Guest Announcement 1:07:43

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This might just be the best mountain bike podshow you’ve ever hate-listened to. That’s right—podshow, because podcasts are boring and suck, and furthermore, calling it a podcast would be an insult to the fine tradition of nonsense, awkward silences, and self-inflicted pain we serve up with all the grace of Boston Rob “making it clap” at dance parti…

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Breaking Isolation: Why Every Dad Needs Trusted Advisors 42:00

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What if the very thing you’re hiding is the key to your greatest strength? In this episode of the Dads Making a Difference Podcast, Cam sits down with Brian Seim, Christian, husband, father of five, and founder of the Kingdom Family Leader movement, to talk about breaking isolation, facing your past, and surrounding yourself with the kind of men wh…

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Jimmi Simpson on Always Sunny, Westworld, Black Mirror and his New Show Haunted Hotel 1:29:30

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Hi Everyone! I am in awe of today's guest and I can't wait for you to listen to this conversation! Jimmi Simpson is one of those actors that really makes you pay attention from the moment you see him onscreen. You may know him from playing Liam McPoyle on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia or from his more dramatic work as William in Westworld, Walt…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 178: Ryden Dirty, eBike/Amish Bike Fight, Rob Can't Stop Cussing 1:09:01

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It’s episode 178 of the Gnar Couch Podshow! We’re already three minutes in and the F-bomb counter is higher than your buddy who “microdosed” but forgot the “micro.” Utah probably hates us (again), but that’s fine—Utah also hates fun, women's thighs, and beer over 4%. But, this isn't your dad’s mountain bike podcast. Actually, your dad probably left…

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96: Making A Splash at Spring Valley Beach 28:39

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Get ready for some summer fun as we dive into Spring Valley Beach, an iconic water park in Blountsville. Melea sits down with owner Travis Gilliland to find out more about the history of this family-owned park. Learn about the park's origins, its transformation over the years, and the variety of attractions that make it a favorite summer destinatio…

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Making Men Strong Again: Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood with Sean McManus 31:10

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What happens when a young dad decides to stop living for someone else’s dream and start building the life God called him to lead? In this powerful episode, Sean McManus joins Cam Hall to share his journey from corporate work to coaching men in health and leadership. Sean opens up about the moment he felt called to 'make men strong again,' and how t…

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Rahul Kohli Creates a New Archetype, from iZombie to Midnight Mass 1:46:45

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Happy Tuesday, Everyone! This week, I sat down with my new friend Rahul Kohli to chat, while on a break from filming Mike Flanagan's new show Carrie. In addition to co-starring with me on the new project, Rahul has found so many new fans as a heartthrob in Mike's other recent shows, including playing Owen in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Sheriff Hassa…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 177: Rob Brown (Loam Pass/Bike Sushi), Chinese Adam, Coach the Homeless? 1:19:42

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This might be the best mountain bike podshow you’ll ever subject your bleeding ears to, but let’s not get too full of ourselves. If you’re looking for pro tips, life-changing inspiration, or anything more educational than a Snickers wrapper, you should probably tune out now. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where “podshow” means we get away with …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 175: Christian Peper, The Algorithm Is Watching You, Why Can't Utah Be Canada? 1:55:11

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Welcome to another absolutely questionably legal episode of the Gnarcouch Podshow. This is episode 175—which honestly, we’re just as surprised it happened as you are. If you’ve ever tried to tune your suspension with ChatGPT, eaten three-day-old elk meat out of a fanny pack, or asked a stranger at Whistler to jump over your Tesla Cybertruck in a to…

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Tahmoh Penikett on Feeling Destined to Play Helo and Why BSG Matters More Than Ever 1:40:17

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Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday! As many of you know, I am currently shooting up in Vancouver with none other than my amazing BSG co-star Tahmoh Penikett. So of course that means now is the perfect time for him to join me on the podcast! In addition to his role as Karl "Helo" Agathon in Battlestar, Tahmoh has also appeared on Supernatural and as Paul Ba…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 176: The History of Gnar Couch 2:36:06

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Roll up and throw your tailgate pad on this dumpster fire as we take you through the trainwreck history of the Gnar Couch Podshow, a masterclass in turning angry biker angst and stray couches into the only show less appropriate than your browser history. We dig into three surprisingly important themes: 1) how a decaying couch at a dirt jump park so…

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95: An Exotic Oasis in North Alabama: The Flying Carpet Moroccan Treehouse 21:22

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Be transported to a faraway land as we explore one of Alabama's most unique overnight stays: The Flying Carpet Moroccan Treehouse. Melea sits down with Cherisa, who shares how a surprising find at a salvage store sparked the inspiration for this luxurious and immersive experience. Listen to hear how this unexpected gem attracts guests from around t…

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Brandon Routh on Finding Closure As Superman and Letting Go of Ego on His New Film Ick 1:13:43

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Happy Tuesday! With a new version of Superman hitting movie theaters, I was so happy to chat with one of my favorite Men of Steel this week - you guys, it's Brandon Routh! You know Brandon from playing Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Returns. He also played Daniel Shaw on Chuck, Todd Ingram in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Ray Palmer/The Atom acr…

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When the Magic Carpet Ride Ends: Preparing Your Kids for Real Life with Rob Finlay 26:34

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Picture this: It's 1 AM. Your phone rings. Your heart races as you answer, expecting the worst. Instead, your college-aged daughter asks, "Dad, can I put the green gas in my Jeep?" That moment changed everything for entrepreneur and father of four Rob Finlay. What started as relief quickly became a sobering realization: Had he been so focused on bu…

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Steve Guttenberg Spreads Positivity and Talks Riding the Waves of 50 Years in Show Biz 1:32:28

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Can we talk about how great Steve Guttenberg is? He is obviously a terrific actor and has been working longer than I've been alive, but he is also just such a source of positivity— I could have kept talking to him for hours! You of course know Steve Guttenberg from iconic roles like Michael Kellam in Three Men and a Baby, Carey Mahoney in Police Ac…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 174: DJ Brandt, Authenticity in MTB, Why We Ride 2:06:33

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This could easily be the most over-caffeinated, under-medicated mountain bike podshow you’ll ever subject your earholes to. Not a podcast—a “podshow”—because adding “show” makes everything about 17% more questionable. Welcome to Gnar Couch, where the only thing more inflated than our egos is our caffeine intake, and the only thing more shredded tha…

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Reading, Resilience, and Raising Leaders: What Every Dad Should Know 32:46

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What if the key to better leadership, deeper connection with your kids, and more confidence as a dad was...reading? In this episode of the Dads Making a Difference Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr. Danny Brassell. Author, speaker, educator, and father, to explore the transformational power of reading in fatherhood and leadership. Dr. Brassell shares …

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George Takei on Star Trek, Coming Out Late in Life and His New Book It Rhymes with Takei 1:38:40

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Oh MY have we got a good one for you this week! I am so thrilled to have the incredible George Takei on the show. What a joy to sit down with an absolute icon. George became a household name playing Sulu on many iterations of Star Trek. He also played Kaito Nakamura in Heroes and he and I had so much fun playing ourselves together on The Big Bang T…

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 17th July 2025 3:00:13

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 17th July 2025

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Gnar Couch Podcast 173: Be Old But Good With Jeff Robertson, Fountains Of Ween, MTB "Enthusiasts" 2:03:53

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, which is like a podcast but with less dignity, more self-loathing, and at least a 50% higher chance of your spouse asking, “What the hell are you listening to?” Picture a virtual dirt jump party where a bunch of underachieving mountain bikers, powerlifting BMX dads, and wannabe nutritional influencers swap stories…

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94: Unlocking Childhood Play at Early Works Children’s Museum 17:24

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In this episode, Melea talks with Beth Goodwin, the CEO of Early Works Children’s Museums in Huntsville, Alabama. Learn how the museum focuses on childhood play by creating an environment that welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Beth shares how upcoming exhibits like the Kids Clinic and the Toyota auto exhibit focus on workforce developmen…

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Money, Mindset & Mission: Breaking the Chains of Financial Fear with Matt Morizio 48:35

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What if your money mindset is what’s actually holding you back? In this powerful episode, Cam Hall sits down with Matt Morizio—father of seven, former minor league baseball player, and founder of a wealth management firm—to talk about what it really means to be a provider. Matt opens up about his own transition from scarcity to stewardship, sharing…

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Alan Tudyk Talks Resident Alien, Andor's Last Season and Reviving Firefly 1:24:03

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today's episode was such a blast. I'm talking with none other than the amazing Alan Tudyk! Alan is currently starring as Harry Vanderspeigle in the new season of Resident Alien. He also plays K-2SO in Andor, Hoban 'Wash' Washburne in Firefly, Wat in A Knight's Tale and so so many iconic voice roles, including Valentino in W…

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 11th July 2025 3:00:57

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 11th July 2025

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Gnar Couch Podcast 172: Ryan McElmon, Back of the Head Concussions, Sappy Gnar Couch Stories 2:20:57

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This could easily be the most dangerously mediocre mountain bike podshow you’ve ever subjected yourself to—if only because there isn’t another one like it. But let’s not call it a “podcast.” It’s the Gnar Couch Podshow, a half-shaved circus animal of a program that fuses mountain biking banter, pre-school-level humor, and the sort of camaraderie yo…

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Raising Resilient Kids in a Digital World: Lessons from Emotional Schools 48:14

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Are your kids truly ready for the challenges of life? In this powerful conversation, Cam sits down with Leroy Slanzi — a veteran educator, principal, and author of Emotional Schools. With 25 years of experience working with kids and parents, Leroy offers a no-nonsense, practical framework for building emotional intelligence and resilience in childr…

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Starbuck Meets Trinity! Carrie-Anne Moss on the Matrix, Meditation and FUBAR 1:41:14

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Wow, what an honor it was to have Carrie-Anne Moss on the show this week! You of course know Carrie-Anne from her iconic portrayal of Trinity in the Matrix. She also played Natalie in Memento and Jeri Hogarth in Jessica Jones and she's currently starring as Greta Nelso alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in FUBAR. We talk about it in the episode, but C…

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 3rd July 2025 3:00:09

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Steve Dack (Sitting In) - 3rd July 2025

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93: A Look Inside Alabama’s Most Accessible Barbecue Restaurant, Russell Barbecue 26:07

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Join us for an adventure in North Alabama as Melea sits down with Josh Russell, owner of Russell Barbecue in Sheffield. Discover how this unique spot on the North Alabama Barbecue Trail offers delicious Texas-style barbecue, featuring favorites like tender brisket and surprisingly juicy turkey. Learn about the restaurant's incredible transformation…

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Aaron Douglas Revisits Chief Tyrol and His Life During BSG 1:28:00

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Hi everyone! We've got a special one for you this week. It's Aaron Douglas! Aka Chief Galen Tyrol from Battlestar Galactica. Behind his gruff exterior, Aaron is an incredibly sensitive guy and a brilliant performer. We talk about how he booked Battlestar, how we both overcame imposter syndrome on set and how being part of the show changed his life.…