Best Manuel E. Miranda Podcasts (2025)

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What ChatGPT is Doing to Our Brains and Should Actors Do Vertical Shorts? | Ep 36 48:58

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Welcome to Episode 36 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week, the AI Regulations Ban gets voted down by the Senate 99-1, so chalk one up for the good guys. Can’t speak about everything else in the bill, but that’s really good news for AI state regulations. Thanks to the overwhelming action taken by voters calling in to their local …

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What Creators Can Learn from Lin-Manuel Miranda and How to Create Your Own Work, Part 2 | Ep 35 43:10

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Welcome to Episode 35 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week, CA got some big news and a step forward for getting production back in CA. E-Kan and Rían talk about the latest progress in CA’s $750 million film/tv tax credit as well as what just went down the FilmLA contract renewal. FilmLA is the non-profit that helps LA filmmakers …

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Disney Sues Midjourney, AI Tools We're Scared to Use, and What it’s like to Work on a Tom Cruise Set | Ep 34 43:39

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Welcome to Episode 34 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week, the guys talk about why Disney and Universal is suing AI powerhouse Midjourney. It's time to root for Disney this time, and E-Kan and Rían talk about why it's a big deal for creators and the future of AI regulations. They dig into what Midjourney does exactly and the tri…

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Layoffs rip through Hollywood and How to Create Your Own Work, Part 1 | Ep 33 37:39

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Welcome to Episode 33 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week the guys discuss the massive layoffs happening throughout Hollywood, including WB Discovery, Paramount, Disney, and many more. Looks like the actors and crew aren't the only ones looking for work. E-Kan and Rían find a little comfort in this turbulent time in the industry…

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Working with Tom Hanks and Debunking Self-tape Myths on the Internet | Ep 32 39:30

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Welcome to Episode 32 to the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World podcast! Still coming down from last week’s epic episode with last week’s guest Kirsten Sheridan, E-Kan and Rían recap major takeaways and lessons learned. Be sure to check out her summer workshop happening this month in LA, info below. They get onto a little blast from the past whe…

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Our first guest! Oscar-nominated writer-director Kirsten Sheridan talks growing up on film sets, Cillian Murphy, and Hulu’s Say Nothing | Ep 31 1:15:19

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Welcome to Episode 31 to the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World podcast! This episode came out a little late this week but it’s worth the wait. We have our very first guest- Oscar nominated writer director Kirsten Sheridan stops by the show. That's right. We might just quit after this episode. We discuss so many things, from being nominated for …

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DeNiro, Self-Tapes, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck | Ep 30 32:08

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide to the End of the World, Episode 30! Both E-Kan and Rían are having excellent days with this recording, you’ll have to listen to hear why. E-Kan saw DeNiro speak and learned what it makes him such a great movie star and actor. It was also the first time E-Kan's sister was ever star struck. We talk about how the game has…

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AI Regulations Ban, the New SAG Commercial Contract, and Staying in the Game | Ep 29 49:31

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Welcome to Episode 29 of the Actor’s Guide to The End of the World! This one is PACKED. We have AI Regulations for actors, healthcare, and everyone else are in danger thanks to the folks in Congress. You'll hear what happened when E-Kan gave them a call this week. E-Kan and Rían also go over the tentative SAG-Aftra commercial contract up for vote t…

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The New Pope, On-set Etiquette, and Trump's Hollywood Tariffs | Ep 28 38:59

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide to the End of the World, episode 28! You asked for an episode on Trump’s tariffs, and you got it. E-Kan and Rían were intended to jump into political waters but it just so happens everyone and their mom was asking, and they couldn’t NOT talk about it. This is everything you need to know, what exactly was said, the surpr…

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Jeremy Renner Leaves Hawkeye, Hollywood vs the World, and Secrets from Top TV Directors | Ep 27 33:21

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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Actor’s Guide to The End of the World! Apologies for the late upload, but this one is packed and well worth the wait. This episode was recorded BEFORE Trump announced possible tariffs on foreign film production, but coincidentally this episode we discuss the complexities of the current entertainment industry and whether…

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Mingling with Fassbender, Sinners Shakes up Hollywood, and the Question Every Actor Hates | Ep 26 31:20

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 26! E-Kan has come back from his travels - you’ll hear what far off place he visited and why he prefers a little danger on his trips. Ryan Coogler, Sinners, and its huge opening weekend are all the talk in Hollywood, but is it getting enough credit? And why is it making Hollywood studios scared? E-Kan a…

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Hot Baths, The Artist's Way, and Reality TV Guilty Pleasures - The Self-Care Episode | Ep 25 25:16

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 25! This is the Self-care Episode, also another change of pace episode. This is random unreleased goodies from previous episodes. Some things you’ll hear in this conversation - why this podcast is therapeutic for E-Kan and Rían, the power of writing things down, things we can’t stand, Artists’ Way and M…

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Best and Worst On-Set Experiences - The Lost Episode | Ep 24 28:31

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 24! This episode is also a change of pace from previous episodes - unreleased footage that got cut from a previous episode. E-Kan and Rían discuss the unique and intense bond actors and crew make shooting a production, and are these relationships real or fake? Also why being on set is very much like a d…

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What Actors Can Learn From Silicon Valley and The Power of Changing Your Mind - Best Hits | Ep 23 34:56

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide to the End of the World, Episode 23! This episode is going to be little different than our past episodes - E-Kan will be doing some traveling so for a few weeks, we will mix together our best hits, a few of our favorite segments from past episodes - in case you missed it or if you're still catching up. We have some a lo…

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Rob Lowe Calls Out Hollywood, Is Dublin Taking Over the Industry, and Avoiding Burnout as a Creative | Ep 22 32:50

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 22! The podcast has hit a small milestone, and E-Kan and Rían will discuss the significance of getting to its 22nd episode and a shocking statistic of how many people quit. E-Kan also talks about what actors can learn from YouTubers about building a brand and dealing with the creative grind, and the big…

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The Indie Film Episode - Anora Backlash and Sing Sing Reinvents the Indie Film | Ep 21 34:51

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 21! This is our Indie Film episode and we get to a lot of gems that didn’t make it during award season. There was also some backlash from crew members of Oscar darling, Anora. What really happened on set? And was Sean Baker anti-union? We get into the story and talk about the tricky line where independe…

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Is Caring Too Much Cringe? Rick Caruso vs Hollywood, and the Best of Reddit | Ep 20 31:53

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 20! There’s a viral article circulating comparing Hollywood’s reaction to Jeremy Strong’s compared to “golden boy” of the moment, Kieran Culkin (article link below). If you weren’t aware, Jeremy Strong is deeply passionate about the craft of acting and the reaction is mixed. If you’re watching on YouTub…

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The Oscars - The Good, Bad, and the Cringe, Kieran vs. Adrien, and The Actor's Guide Awards! | Ep 19 43:13

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide Podcast, Episode 19! This is the big Oscars recap as well as our favorite moments of Awards season, including our very first Actor's Guide Podcast Awards (they're not real but special nonetheless). How did Conan O’Brien do his first time hosting the Oscars? Biggest Shock? Biggest Cringe? Favorite Couple? (Not who you're…

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Betting on the Oscars, Gambling Stories, and Sean Baker on Being an Indie Film Lifer | Ep 18 28:33

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Welcome to the Actor's Guide to the End of the World, Episode 18! This was recorded BEFORE the Academy Awards, that’s life when you release on Mondays. E-Kan and Rían take a look at the Oscar favorites and even betting lines, so now you can step back into the future and look at what could’ve been, and who really made some money on the upsets. And h…

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Maya Hawke, Instagram, and How Much Money Does It Cost to Win An Oscar? | Ep 17 28:34

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Welcome to Episode 17 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! Maya Hawke's comments about Instagram and social media have sent shockwaves through the acting community and Hollywood, shining a light on the state of the industry and asking the big question - do actors have to be on social media? E-Kan and Rían dig into the power of social media…

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Watching Self-Tapes for 4 Seconds Part 2, Oscars Fire Back at AI, and SuperBowl! | Ep 16 35:25

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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! It has been wild week in sports for both Rían and E-Kan - Rían meets his childhood heroes and Manchester United legends while E-Kan celebrates the other football as his Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in epic fashion. E-Kan recounts his favorite moments at the Eagles Super B…

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AI Oscars Controversy, Emilia Pérez Debacle, and Watching Self-tapes for Only 4 seconds?! | EP 15 44:14

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Welcome to Episode 15 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This past weekend, Rían celebrates his birthday going to see a soccer match as E-Kan anxiously awaits the Super Bowl (Go Birds). They talk about America’s obsession with football and E-Kan explains why the Philadelphia Eagles get a bad reputation and why he thinks football is the u…

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First Acting Jobs, Tarantino, Theater vs. Film, and Biggest Actor Pet Peeves | Ep 14 43:04

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! Good news- Rían got hit with one of the worst storms in Ireland’s history and lived to tell about it. Quentin Tarantino is sounding off at Sundance about the state of film and how watching theater compares to film right now. Is he right? What does it say about the future of film? I…

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Oscar Noms, Incarcerated Firefighters, and Getting Banned by TikTok, Oh my! | Ep 13 37:32

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Welcome to the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World Episode 13! … a little later than usual because of a big weekend for Philly (Go Birds). While Rían braces for possibly the worst storm in Ireland’s history (he’s okay), he tells us about the first time he faced an American winter (he was not okay). Los Angeles gets ready for another wild week, an…

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What Really Happened with the Wildfires, TikTok Ban (not really), and Online Dating | Ep 12 58:28

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The Actor's Guide to the End of the World is back from a week off, and what a week it was. This is a bonus double episode and a much needed sanity check-in for E-Kan and Rían (and maybe for you as well), which then turned into a therapy session. We hope you’re all safe, and thank you to the first responders, firefighters, and incredible community i…

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Quick Update - The California Wildfires 1:24

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Hey everyone - there will not be a new episode this week. With the ongoing wildfire situation in California, we will get back to uploading new episodes when it feels right, hopefully soon. If you are moved to donate to help the disaster relief, here is a list of organizations, places to volunteer, as well as resources for those in need and evacuees…

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AI Bills in Effect, Golden Globes, Resolutions, and Is New Year's the Worst Holiday? | Ep 11 37:41

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It's the new year, and this is episode 11 of The Actor's Guide to the End of the World! Some key AI bills in California start this week, and E-Kan and Rían will get into what you need to know about digital replicas and how this bill will protect actors. Also the Golden Globes are this week- this episode was taped before the Golden Globes happened s…

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Affleck, AI, and the Secret to Juggling Your Side Hustle | Ep 10 40:51

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Happy Holidays! This is episode 10 of The Actor's Guide to the End of the World and we saved the best for the last of the year! Today we’re diving into AI this week which is a point of concern for many in Hollywood, but Ben Affleck’s surprising comments on AI have gone viral and might encourage a lot of filmmakers. Will AI upend traditional Hollywo…

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Biggest Winners of 2024, Broadway, Keanu, and Making Art Accessible | Ep 9 31:46

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Episode 9 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World and it's the holidays! The guys discuss the biggest risks of the year and who really won in a turbulent year for the industry, including Shogun, The Substance, Kneecap, and others. They also discuss the things like David Zazlav selling 30 million dollars of Warner Bros Discovery stock, whether …

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SAG Health Plan Lawsuit, and Is the Golden Globes the Sketchiest Award Show? | Ep 8 35:21

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Episode 8 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World and award season is underway! Golden globe nominations were announced and the guys discuss the notable films this year as well as the show's spotty history and rebuild. They tackle the questions: Are the Golden Globes the sketchiest awards show? Are awards shows relevant anymore? Then they talk…

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TikTok Ban, Commedia dell'arte, and the Fear of Failure | Ep. 7 32:53

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! This was an eye-opening one. The guys discuss the newest developments of the possible ban of TikTok. Rían talks about doing Commedia dell'arte for the first time, E-Kan shares about starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which gets them on a conversation of being a beginner, embracing challe…

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Film Fest PR Disaster, Shows so good we can't watch, and Can an actor watch too much TV? | Ep 6 32:13

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Welcome to a jam packed Episode 6 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! E-Kan and Rían get into the controversy at the Camerimage Film Festival after its founder made offensive remarks regarding women cinematographers, prompting several top directors and filmmakers to boycott the festival. As award season continues, the guys tackle the ques…

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Free Movies for Actors, Biggest Networking Mistakes, and What Makes Movie Stars So Special | Ep 5 35:23

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Welcome to the episode 5 of the Actor’s Guide to the end of the World! It’s award season, and the guys talk about the many free screenings and star Q&A’s offered to SAG members and what it was like to hear the biggest stars and creators share behind the scenes of projects like Gladiator 2, the Substance, and more. Also, Rian shares insights from a …

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Big news for California, What Trump Means for Hollywood and Representation, and Why Art Matters | Ep 4 29:29

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Welcome to episode 4 of the Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! In this episode, the guys will discuss a new proposal by Governor Newsom boosting CA film TV tax credit to a whopping $750 million, almost double the amount previously. E-Kan also discusses what It was like to go to a SAG W&W meeting (Wages and Working Conditions for the first time)…

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23 and Me crumbles with our DNA, Getting Scammed by Big Tech, and Life Changing Moments | EP 3 27:08

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Welcome! Episode 3 of The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! We look into the collapse of 23 and Me and what that means for our DNA and data moving forward and things actors should think about with AI. We also talk about what actors need to know about SAG W&W union meetings for our upcoming Commercials Contract. Rían shares a crazy story about …

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LA Mayor’s plan for Hollywood, AI Bills passed, and Is it worth it for actors to be in California anymore? | EP 2 22:59

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Welcome! This is The Actor's Guide to the End of the World's second episode. Will Mayor Karen Bass’s plan to keep productions in Los Angeles work? Should we blame production companies for leaving the US? Or celebrities taking their corporations to other countries to avoid paying taxes? We dive into these questions and break down exactly how far Cal…

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Acting Origin Stories, When AI Steals Your Voice, Table Read Tips, and Getting Cut from a Show | EP 1 32:29

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The premiere episode of The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! E-Kan and Rían dive into what you need to know about how two voice-over actors had their voices stolen by an AI start-up and insightful comments by the Emmy-winning co-creator of Hacks on the current state of TV. They tackle deep topics, like "Do you want to be right or happy?" or w…

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Change and the fear behind it. 8:38

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Recent changes in my life and the fears associated with it. Is it normal?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Rant & Rave 4-2019 17:42

6+ y ago17:42

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Adulting and goals...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 9 19:41

6+ y ago19:41

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What I've been up to, tech talk, and more.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 8 16:15

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Planning, lifestyle changes... and more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Ranting and Raving 18:59

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Climate change... Can we do something about it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 7: Ranting ahead! 17:28

6+ y ago17:28

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Just some thoughts that came to mind on the passing of the cofounder of Microsoft...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 6 - Teenagers... 16:42

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Matters of the heart and life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Chewing the Rug 22:57

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James and myself talk about highlights from last week, Tesla, Drew Brees, hurricanes, and social media.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 5 12:05

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Comfort Zone, nah... Really!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 4 13:38

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Parents; relationship, love...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 3 14:37

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Health, Pets, Kavanough, and the weekend... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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The Beginning 2 24:04

7y ago24:04

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For October 1st, is it harder to achieve the American Dream? Net neutrality, how it will affect everyone. Tesla down? Kavanaugh, what's next. Netflix for Oct.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support

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Daily Drive 2 10:12

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The word of the day is self control... and nightmares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manuel-e-miranda/support