Best Rod Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee 47:59

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes Meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee How do revenue managers really think? What makes hotel rates spike during Taylor Swift concerts—or Bigfoot conventions? And why do memes about ADR hit harder than your star report? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we sit down wi…

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Atomic Show #332 – Thomas Jam Pedersen, CEO Copenhagen Atomics 1:07:53

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Copenhagen Atomics is an ambitious Danish company with a bold, potentially world-changing vision. They’re driven by a goal of manufacturing one reactor per day from a high quality, certified factory. If they achieve that goal, they would be adding an additional 37 GW/year of heat to the global energy supply. They want to help make affordable, relia…

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Twilight Zone Wrap-Up 1:12:02

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We try to put a bow on the whole original show. Regular co-host Mark Malek shows up with 13 roundtable questions to beguile host Matt Comegys and other co-hosts Brian Clayton and Sean Bysom. Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon ho…

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Is the USA Becoming a Handmaid's Theocracy? 59:31

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Stephan, Jesse, and Shelby are joined by Eva Schubert from the popular Villains and Virgins Podcast to discuss tactics used by all authoritarian states regardless of whether they are theocratic, fascist, or communist in nature. They examine Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' in the context of today's political climate and address the need for …

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Messianic Reflections in the Life of Yosef Ben Yisrael-Throughs and Reflections on Torah Reading 34 55:58

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Explore the profound Messianic reflections in the life of Yosef Ben Yisrael through Torah Reading 34. Join Rod Thomas of the Messianic Torah Observer as he delves into Genesis 37:1-36, drawing parallels between Joseph/Yosef and Yahoshua Messiah. Discover the spiritual insights and prophetic shadows that enrich our understanding of faith and covenan…

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What Jiu-Jitsu Gets Wrong About Masculinity 1:15:07

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models is joined by Jesse Walker of Rough Hands BJJ, Mike Mahaffey of Old Bastard BJJ, and mental health advocate David Figueroa-Martinez to challenge the outdated definitions of masculinity still thriving in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Why are men in Jiu-Jitsu still afraid to talk about emot…

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Ep. 41 - Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose with Jessica Markowitz 41:18

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Episode Title: Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we sit down with Jessica Markowitz of Humanitix, the nonprofit ticketing platform that’s proving business can be a force for good. From her personal journey into mission-driven ticketing to Humanitix’s rise as a global disrupto…

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🥋 Jiu-Jitsu Is a Platform. Use It. 58:38

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models sits down with Mike Mahaffey of Old Bastard BJJ and Jesse Walker of Rough Hands BJJ for a raw conversation about why it matters—now more than ever—for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners to speak out. Why do so many people say “keep politics out of the gym”? What does it really mean to use …

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When we Look in the Mirror of Scripture we will see that we are all Jacobs-Thoughts Reflections on Torah Reading 33 58:03

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Title: The Messianic Torah Observer: Reflections on Torah Reading 33 Description: Join Rod Thomas as he delves into Torah Reading 33, exploring the transformative journey of Ya'achov (Jacob) and the reaffirmation of the covenant by Yehovah. This episode covers the significance of Ya'achov's encounters, the importance of supporting Israel, and the l…

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It's time for the Jiu-Jitsu community to speak up. 4:31

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🦠 Why MRSA is so dangerous for grapplers 1:17:18

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We're doing this episode in light of Ben Askren's battle with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models sits down with Jeff Shaw of Bellingham BJJ and Dr. Clayton Green, a board-certified dermatologist and microbiologist, to dig into one of the scariest health threats …

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Keys for Future Fit Leadership Giles Hutchins 1:28:53

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Keys for Future Fit Leadership Giles Hutchins Season 6 Episode 187 In this conversation, Marc Earth Buckley and Giles Hutchins explore the transformative concepts presented in Hutchins' latest book, 'Keys for Future Fit Leadership.' They discuss the urgent need for a shift in leadership paradigms towards regenerative practices that align with natur…

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Road to Doomsday - Street-Level Heroes 1:27:42

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Our series discussing all of the MCU's characters in the lead-up to AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY continues, this time talking the "street-level" heroes! With AC on last-minute dad duty, Jake is joined by friends Rod Morrow, Hunter Radesi, and Dalbin Osorio to talk where we've left the street-based heroes (primarily from the old Neftlix shows and now Daredevi…

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Ep. 40 - Beyond The Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff 58:53

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Episode 40 – Beyond the Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff Guest: Faisal Shariff | Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant What do Spotify, FC Barcelona, Travis Scott, Qatar Airways, and spring break in Cancun have in common? They all demonstrate the power—and complexity—of strategic sponsorships when executed well. In this …

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Extremist “Active Clubs” Are Infiltrating Jiu-Jitsu 1:00:57

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Neo-Nazis are infiltrating Jiu-Jitsu—and most of us don’t even know it’s happening. In this episode of Fighting Matters, we’re joined by investigative journalist Mack Lamoureux to expose the rise of “active clubs”: decentralized extremist groups using martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai as recruiting tools for white supremacist and neo-Nazi c…

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Road to Doomsday - Doctor Strange and the Multiverse 1:04:31

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AC is joined by Rod and Dalbin to discuss Doctor Strange’s character arc in the MCU in conjunction with avengers Doomsday they later talk about the Multiverse saga and whether it works or doesn’t and why it’s led to other problems in the MCU.Follow Rod: @rodimusprimeFollow Dalbin: @DA_OsorioJOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypodFollow the sh…

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Jordan Klepper's Investigation into the MMA and MAGA Connection, with Luke Thomas 57:13

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Luke Thomas just appeared on The Daily Show with Jordan Klepper to talk about how the UFC has become a tool of radicalisation for the MAGA movement, so we invited him onto Fighting Matters to dig a little deeper. You can watch the original segment on Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePbMNq8m7Jw Follow Luke Thomas on…

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Ep. 39 - Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep: Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham HotSpur FC 46:34

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Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep – Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham Hotspur FC What does it mean to be a true football superfan? For Dipak Patel, it means building entire vacations around matchday, joining supporter clubs for insider ticket access, and yes—getting not one, but two Tottenham Hotspur tattoos. In this episode of Fan …

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☠️ The Dangerous Rise of Bro Science in Jiu-Jitsu 1:23:43

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting are joined by scientist and author Kristi Charish to investigate how Jiu-Jitsu became a hotbed for pseudoscience, supplement scams, and influencer grifts. We explore how a culture of male insecurity and anti-intellectualism has opened the floodgates to misinformation—fueled by algo…

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The Bewitchin' Pool (w/ Luke Summerhayes) 40:31

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Season 5, Episode 36: Is ADR the real Twilight Zone? Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius And Matt makes music. In fact, brand new albums include the acid f…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING + MCU News (with Rod Morrow) 1:38:45

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We trusted Ethan Hunt... one last time!AC and Jake are joined by friend of the show Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast) to first discuss the news that AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY is being delayed, as well as rumors about the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY production. Then (00:23:00), they break down the latest and possibly last installment in th…

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Ep. 38 - This Month in Online Travel & Entertainment (May 2025): Music Tourism Booms, A-Rod Builds, and Booking Bets on the NBA 10:23

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In this special News Flash episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin breaks down the biggest travel, ticketing, and live event stories making waves in May 2025. From the explosive growth of music tourism — projected to hit $268 billion by 2030 according to IQ Magazine — to Airbnb’s new partnership with Liv…

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Jiu-Jitsu and Intimate Partner Violence, feat. D'Juan Owens 1:22:48

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Jesse Walker, Jeff Shaw, and Steve Kwan are joined by longtime martial artist, educator, and activist D’Juan Owens. Together, they examine how self-defense training often overlooks the realities of abuse, how martial arts culture can enable victim blaming, and what it really means to create a safe, accountable training environment. ⸻ 👥 Featuring: •…

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The Fear (w/ Andrew Shearer) 41:04

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Season 5, Episode 35: The only thing to fear is fear itself. And giant, inflatable cyclops aliens. Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius And Matt makes music…

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💬 The BJJ Community Is Split on Jay Rod 19:26

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🎙️ Jay Rod was removed from B-Team. The community response was just as revealing as the offense. In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan, Jesse Walker, and Jeff Shaw dissect the fallout from the Jiu-Jitsu world after Jacob “Jay Rod” Rodriguez was kicked out of B-Team following revelations of inappropriate behavior. While the gym acted swift…

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis 44:17

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis Podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin sits down with Joseph DeMarinis, Founder and CEO of BookSeats.com, for a deep dive into the evolution of fan travel and th…

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Fascism from Mussolini to Trump, with Daniele Bolelli 56:37

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Historian Daniele Bolelli joins us to define fascism and authoritarianism, break down the historical context of fascism, and explain the alliance between oligarchs and fascist governments, the role of fear and propaganda, and the potential role of martial arts in combatting authoritarianism. Catch Daniele's excellent History on Fire podcast whereve…

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Atomic Show #331 – Caleb Brooks, Kronos MMR Project lead for University of Illinois 32:57

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The University of Illinois-Urbana Champagne (UIUC) is planning to build a uniquely capable micro reactor project on its campus. For decades, the university hosted a traditional research reactor that supported important research projects and provided operating experience. But, like the majority of university research reactors, it did not produce any…

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Come Wander With Me (w/ Mark Malek) 55:07

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Season 5, Episode 34: Rockabilly cats and rednecks show us how to wander. Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius And Matt makes music. In fact, brand new albu…

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Atomic Show #330 – Joe Klecha, CNO The Nuclear Company (TNC) 52:59

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The Nuclear Company (TNC) describes itself as “a fleet-scale American nuclear deployment company.” TNC is a young, visionary company driven by what business author Jim Collins describes as a BHAG – “Big Hairy Audacious Goal” – in his best-selling book titled Built To Last. TNC’s intermediate goal is to deploy 6 large nuclear reactors in the U.S. wh…

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Ironheart Trailer Reaction and Mailbag! 1:07:10

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AC and Jake discuss the trailer for the upcoming IRONHEART series (and how it is being dumped) and then take your questions!JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypodFollow the show: @mcuniversitypodFollow AC: @anthonycanton_3 @anthonycanton3Follow Jake: @thejakechristie @jakechristieBy Marvel Cinematic University

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🔥 Why the UFC Became a Right-Wing Arena 1:08:28

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🎙️ The UFC has become more than a fight promotion—it’s a political statement. In this episode of Fighting Matters, Jeff Shaw, Stephan Kesting, and Steve Kwan sit down with journalist Albert Samaha to unpack his explosive Washington Post article, “Two Nights in Vegas with the Fan-Bros of the UFC.” What begins as a story about fandom becomes a deep d…

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Ep 36 - Free Tickets, Full Venues: Loudie's Lance Dashoff Has the Hookup! 48:45

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FREE TICKETS?! Yes, really. In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we’re joined by the ultimate guest list insider, Lance Dashoff, founder of Loudie — the app that’s quietly revolutionizing how fans score free concert, comedy, and festival tickets across the U.S. From his early days at WME curating VIP access, to …

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The Brain Center at Whipple's (w/ Brian Clayton) 44:10

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Season 5, Episode 33: There is nothing more exciting than corporate efficency. Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius And Matt makes music. In fact, brand new…

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Becoming a Kingdom of Priests in Light of the Melchizedekian Order-Part 6 of our Melchizedek Series 34:47

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In this 6th installment in our Melchizedek series, we discuss the concept of a royal priesthood as originally intended by Yah in Exodus 19. We focus on the importance of obedience to Yah's covenant for the establishment of this priesthood as well as we cover: Yah's Intent for a Priesthood: Yah intended for a royal priesthood among His people, as st…

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🚨 B-Team Bans Jay Rod: Our Reaction 28:48

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan, Jesse Walker, and Shelby York react to the breaking news that B-Team Jiu-Jitsu has officially banned Jay Rod. The team discusses the statements made by both B-Team and Jay Rod and the implications for gym culture. ⸻ 👥 Featuring: Steve Kwan @bjjmentalmodels Jesse Walker @roughhandsbjj Shelby York @rou…

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Ep. 35 - Cheeks in Seats, Heads in Beds: Building Travel Demand Through Sports with Travis Apple 40:26

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Cheeks in Seats, Heads in Beds: Building Travel Demand Through Sports with Travis Apple What do Orlando Magic, concierge kickbacks, and the World Cup have in common? They all come up in this no-holds-barred conversation with Travis Apple—sports sales expert, author of “Hustle Your Way to Success in Sports Sales,” and host of the podcast 52 Weeks of…

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THUNDERBOLTS* Review (with Rod Morrow & Leah Marilla Thomas) 1:40:42

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Or should we say NEW AVENGERS Review? We've got a new MCU release to cover and it's actually pretty great! AC and Jake are joined by friends Rod Morrow and Leah Marilla Thomas to discuss Florence Pugh's star power, the portrayal of mental illness, and a lot more. Follow Rod: @rodimusprimeFollow Leah: @leahmarillaJOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniv…

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Mr. Garrity and the Graves (w/ Sean Bysom) 46:56

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Season 5, Episode 32: Could be a band name. But a crappy one. Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius And Matt makes music. In fact, brand new albums include t…

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🏳️‍⚧️ Molly Reis: Life as a Trans Black Belt in BJJ 1:22:15

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🎙️ A powerful conversation about identity, inclusion, and resilience in the martial arts community. In this episode of Fighting Matters, co-hosts Steve Kwan and Mike Mahaffey are joined by special guest Molly Reis, a three-stripe black belt and one of the most senior trans women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Molly shares her journey through the sport, fr…

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CD 50 - Rod Dreher On Living In Wonder 1:08:06

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Rod Dreher's most recent book is Living In Wonder, Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age. Our conversation was recorded the day after Pope Francis died, so that was on our minds and receives a good bit of our discussion. Also, we discuss the new documentary series from Angel Studios based on Rod’s earlier book Live Not By Lies. Rod Dreher Su…

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Did John Baptize Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series 1:27:08

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Show Notes: Did John Baptize Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order-Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series Episode Title: Did John Baptize Yeshua into the Melchizedekian Priestly Order-Part 5 of our Melchizedek Series Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the intriguing question of whether John the Baptist baptized Yeshua into the Melch…

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"Get Up and Fight", MMA Fighter Nate Quarry vs MAGA and the UFC 1:11:18

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Nate Quarry fought in MMA, including The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC, between 2001 and 2010. He's currently involved in suing the UFC for anticompetitive and monopolistic practices. He joins us on the Fighting Matters podcast to discuss manhood, responsibility, self worth, and standing up for other people.…

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SINNERS (with Stephanie Williams & Teej) 1:36:28

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Sometimes a movie is so good, we have to cover it even if it is not a Marvel property or a superhero thing at all! AC and Jake brought on old friend and comic book writer Stephanie Williams as well as agent-of-chaos Teej to discuss Ryan Coogler's remarkable new film SINNERS!Follow Teej: @less_humbleteejFollow Steph (on bsky): @stephwilliamsJOIN OUR…

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🇨🇦 Canada Just Rejected MAGA 1:08:07

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🎙️ A deep dive into how Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric flipped the Canadian election—and what it means for martial artists on both sides of the border. In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan is joined by longtime friend and grappling legend Stephan Kesting for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Canada’s 2025 federal election. They unpack h…

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Ep 34 - From World Cup to Burning Man: The Ultimate 2025 -26 Event Travel List 12:23

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Episode Title: From World Cup to Burning Man: The Ultimate 2025–26 Event Travel List Ready to plan your next unforgettable adventure? In this episode of Tickets To Travel, we're breaking down the Top 10 global events worth booking a flight (and maybe a payment plan) for in 2025 and 2026. From the massive stadiums of the FIFA World Cup to the surrea…

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Canay Atalay Regenerative Innovation HeartMasters Ibiza 1:05:23

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Canay Atalay is my guest on Episode 186 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. In this conversation, Canay discusses HeartMasters Ibiza 2025. Canay is a visionary strategist and conscious business model designer, reshaping the future of innovation through regeneration. She integrates AI, leadership, and cultural transformation with nature-inspired syst…