Best Rob Nixon Podcasts (2025)

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BASQUIAT: The Price of Fame w/ Author DOUG WOODHAM - Highlights 12:18

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“People today are so used to Basquiat's prices being extraordinarily high and rising that it's almost hard for people to understand that wasn't always the case. In the year he died, 1988, a terrific painting by Basquiat might have sold for $30,000. Relative to his other artistic peers, like a great Julian Schnabel painting that cost $800,000. After…

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The Making of an Icon with DOUG WOODHAM, Fmr. President of Christie's Americas 1:34:30

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“All of the great artists are there for a reason: because they rebelled in some way. They created a visual vocabulary that felt fresh and new, which excited people. So, the great artists are not built on sort of anthills of sand. They're built on things of substance and of meaning. Though this is not a sufficient condition to become an icon, it's a…

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Ep. 257 : Updated Version w/ Kiley Naro 1:04:32

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My next guest and I run in some of the same circles. There’s a particular image of him that I can’t shake. It revolves around a group of us going out for a night of bowling. Everyone was dressed pretty much exactly how you’d expect someone who’s going bowling to dress, except for Kiley Naro. Nope, he showed up wearing a dress shirt, tie, and slacks…

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Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai 52:29

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) durin…

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AFL DRAFT - Winners, Losers & WTF Moments! 39:49

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Draft night always delivers… and this year was chaos. In Episode 59, Robbo and Matho break down all the big talking points from Round 1 of the AFL Draft, plus a look at the UFC weekend and the AFLW Prelim Finals.

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Fan Favorite : Calm In Crisis w/ Rob Freese, R.N. 57:03

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I’ve always had great admiration for people who work in healthcare. Since my Dad is a kind and gifted neurologist, you could say I was born into this love for the medical field. This respect has only increased in recent years as I’ve studied more about the challenges that abound in healthcare. The skill and courage with which these challenges are m…

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Feud: Bette and Joan with Scott Eyman 1:20:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 377) — The first season of FX’s “Feud” chronicles the turbulent making of the 1962 thriller “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” Over eight episodes set against Hollywood's fading Golden Age, “Feud” focuses on a simmering resentment between aging stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, on-set clashes over performances and…

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AFL FIXTURING IS A JOKE! #ep58 32:33

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Robbo & Matho unpack the new AFL rule changes, the messy Gather Round fixture, Wild Card Finals, preseason updates and the biggest grudge matches of 2026. Quick, sharp, and full of laughs.

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Ep. 256 - Second Life w/ Leah Nixon 59:13

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“Most of us go around in life as if we’re not going to die, but we are not guaranteed 80 years. Knowing that I wasn’t going to have forever changed things.” ~ Leah Nixon During what she calls her first life, Leah Nixon ran a half marathon, two full marathons, helped construct houses for Habitat For Humanity and generally built up a tolerance for do…

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On Mind Games, Power & Obsession - Showrunner HOWARD GORDON & Writer DANIEL PEARLE - Highlights 17:38

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“How do you render something interior filmically? How do you communicate the details of the lost child, of the amount of time of the stuck creative process, and even the exterior, or the externalization of the house as a kind of hellish thing that's barely staying together—literally flooding with waste—and that you can't afford? So those are the de…

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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE 46:26

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“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…

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Ep. 255 - The Guiding Heart w/ Alex Rennie 1:05:29

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After growing up in Chicago and attending Northern Illinois University for art, the promise of surfing and warm Januarys gave Alex Rennie all the inspiration he needed to trade the frigid-howling-wind winters of the Windy City for San Diego, California palm trees and beaches. Once there, he continued his work in graphic design and branding, mastere…

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AFLW Really Needs To Be Better? #afl 32:05

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Robbo and Matho go deep this week, reacting to the aftermath Matho’s ban, ranking the top 5 draft years since 2008, and previewing the AFLW finals. Plus, Jackson’s Halloween off it's head, the Chicken interview feedback and whether delisted players deserve a second chance.

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Ricky Nixon - AFL’s Most Controversial Name 55:53

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Ricky Nixon was once one of the most powerful figures in Australian Rules Football. Through his management company Flying Start, he represented over 100 AFL players including a third of the league’s captains during the 1990s and 2000s.From Wayne Carey to Ben Cousins, Nick Riewoldt, Jason Akermanis, Anthony Koutoufides, Jonathan Brown, Barry Hall, a…

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Ep. 254 : Lover of Place w/ Mark Zimmerman 57:05

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“It is a simple and profound act of faith to venture forth into the unknown; art is an act of faith. It is the search, the process and adventure, the battle well fought on that terrible field of white canvas, the journey that is art, as much or more than the destination, which matters. Art matters.” ~ Mark Zimmerman Mushrooms suddenly became a big …

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Rhys Mathiesons 3 Year ASADA Ban! 43:13

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Rhys “Beast Mode” Mathieson talks on being banned by ASADA. From bodybuilding dreams to the random game-day test that flipped everything. Matho takes us through exactly how it all went down. He opens up about the moment he realised his AFL career was over, why he turned to bodybuilding, and the timeline that led to his positive test, from signing w…

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EP55: Bailey Smith Put on Notice 👀 38:02

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State of Origin is back on the agenda, Robbo blind-ranks the biggest AFL trades, and we reveal the most valuable sporting teams in Australia. Plus, Joe asks who’ll shine at their new club and we make some way-too-early 2026 Grand Final predictions.

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Ep. 253 - Important Play w/ Kristin Wittmayer 52:34

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“You have to get to the child’s level by making yourself the best toy in the room.” ~ Kristin Wittmayer Can profound healing, skill development, and positive change happen through play? In my youth, I sometimes viewed playtime as a reward for something far less exciting, as in “Clean your room, then you can play with your friends,” or “Finish your …

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Kai Lohmann Back-To-Back! 38:46

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2× premiership Lion Kai Lohmann joins Rip Through It again after another huge season. He chats offseason plans, lessons from 2025, and relives every finals moment — from the early loss to Geelong to that roaring win in front of 96k at the ‘G. Hear how the Lions went back-to-back, the inside jokes (Andre? Avocados? Boost Juice?!), and what it’ll tak…

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Listening to the Planet - Writers' Perspectives on Nature, Place & Interconnectedness 12:31

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How do our environments shape who we are and how we care for the world and each other? There are many solutions to climate change, inequality, and poverty around the world. How can we learn from them and transform our society? Eiren Caffall (All the Water in the World) discusses the importance of embracing complexity and emotional flexibility in fa…

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AFL 2025 Trade Madness: Who Won, Who Lost & Who Got Robbed? 42:44

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The 2025 AFL Trade Period went off and the boys break down every major move, from Curnow’s shock switch to Sydney to Petracca and Ugle-Hagan teaming up on the Gold Coast. Robbo reckons the Saints cleaned up, Matho’s wrapped on the Lions, and no one’s safe in this recap. Chaos, rumours, and a few reality checks it’s all happening!…

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The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism & Why it Matters with CHRISTINE WEBB

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“There are many ways in which I think human exceptionalism has seeped into the sciences, but one of the many ways is through the methodologies we use when we compare the intelligence of humans and other species. In particular, in my field, I’m a primatologist by training, comparing the cognitive abilities of humans with the abilities of our closest…

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Ep. 252 - Making Her Proud w/ Zach Anderson 55:17

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“You’ve got to make the most of where you are, make connections and friendships wherever you are. Even in a small town with not a lot of opportunities, you can still make your own opportunities and go on to do what you want to do.” ~ Zach Anderson Zach Anderson’s upbringing embodies the definition of idyllic small town life in such a way that you’d…

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Ep. 251 - Anxious Youth w/ Joel Bailey 59:48

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“There’re so many outside factors making our kids feel like they need to be perfect. Whether it’s continually comparing themselves to others on social media, all they absorb from their phones, struggling to be the best on the sports field, or doing great at academics. This adds so much outside pressure to their lives. They don’t get a chance to be …

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Latest Trade News, Best & Fairests + AFL vs NRL Ratings War! 51:26

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Project Blue Book 3:37:56

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…