Best Stephen Coates Podcasts (2025)

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A Brief History of Nakedness 1:03:31

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What does it mean to be naked, in body or in spirit? Why has human nudity so often been revered, feared, sexualized, or weaponised? This episode was recorded on July 17 - International Naked Day. Our guest Philip Carr-Gomm is a writer, psychologist, spiritual teacher, and for 30 years, leader of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids—one of the larg…

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Episode 132: Culinary Innovation in Manufacturing with Worldchefs Certified Master Chef Stephen Losee 34:33

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Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’ 1:07:33

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Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story and subsequent legacy of Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded his "investors" of the modern equivalent of a quarter of a billio…

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Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny' 1:18:39

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Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop relationships with an audience and sharing how they each mentally process jokes while they're performing. Nate then details how he became a comedian and the …

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Episode 131: Exploring the Future of Food with Renowned Physical Chemist Hervé This 42:37

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with French physical chemist Hervé This, founder of molecular gastronomy, molecular cooking, and Note by Note cooking, three distinct approaches that apply scientific understanding to study, improve, and reimagine the culinary arts. A visionary in culinary innovation, Hervé was recently awarded the prestigious Sonning…

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The Bureau meets Aquarium Drunkard (Bonus Episode) 1:01:30

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This is a special edition when The Bureau meets Jason Woodbury of Aquarium Drunkard for a joint transmission. Los Angeles-based online music magazine Aquarium Drunkard is a one-of-a-kind map to the sprawling and often overwhelming landscape of independent music. Founded in 2005 and piloted for over twenty years by Justin Gage, it has served as a cu…

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Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial 54:30

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Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a light on the atmosphere both inside and outside the courtroom, and detailing the individual charges being brought against Combs. They then examine the…

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IN PROXIMITY SPECIAL: IRONHEART WITH CHINAKA HODGE 1:13:03

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From the Def Jam Poetry scene to the set of a major Marvel TV show, Oakland-raised writer, poet, rapper, actor, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge knows how to tell an epic story. Her most recent project, the Marvel TV series IRONHEART, released to Disney+ in June. Starring Dominique Thorne, IRONHEART tells the story of “bad girl genius” Ri…

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Episode 130: The Power of the Two White Coats: Exploring Health Meets Food with Culinary Medicine Expert Karl Guggenmos 30:30

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Karl Guggenmos, a Certified Master Chef, visionary leader, and culinary medicine expert with over 60 years of experience in the food industry. Beginning his culinary journey as an apprentice in Europe, Karl became the Dean of Culinary Education at Johnson & Wales University, shaping the future of chefs' education…

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The Forger's Apprentice 1:08:14

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Elmyr De Hory was the greatest art forger of all time. By the time he was exposed in 1967, it's estimated he had created over 1000 works that had been sold as by Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Derand, Duffy, and various other modern masters, and many of which remain undetected in institutions and private collections around the world. But does it mat…

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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’ 1:03:18

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Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…

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“From $20 Million in the Red to a Vision for Memphis Healthcare” Dr. Reginald Coopwood 1:09:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Reginald Coopwood, CEO of Regional One Health, to talk about how he and his team led one of the most significant healthcare turnarounds in Memphis history. He shares what it took to step into a hospital losing $20 million a year and rebuild it—without ever losing faith in the people who showed up every day to se…

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The Ordinary Heroes Story of Gordon Larsen 8:16

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A small-town teenager leaves high school to join the Marines and soon finds himself in the brutal island-hopping campaign of the Pacific during World War II. He returns home physically unharmed. The scars of war, however, run much deeper. In this episode of the Ordinary Heroes Podcast we hear the story of one of the million of soldiers who lived th…

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Episode 129: Advancing Sustainable Gastronomy & Mediterranean Cuisine with Executive Chef Evi Chioti 37:43

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Executive Chef Evi Chioti, active member of the Cyprus Chefs Association and an accomplished advocate for sustainable gastronomy. From her early days in a family of hospitality professionals to becoming the first woman awarded the Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® Gold Medal, Evi has built a remarka…

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Stonehenge and The Battle of the Beanfield 1:15:04

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The ancient temple of Stonehenge is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and one of the most visited sites in the UK. Yet, despite hundreds of years of archaeological investigation and speculation, to some extent it remains a mystery. And it is a mystery that is deep at the heart of the British psyche, for Stonehenge has been a …

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Joy Reid on 'The Joy Reid Show' 56:26

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Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and examining the state of cable news in modern culture. This leads to an analysis of the different ideological splits within the Republican Party and the cur…

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One Less Hero: The Story of Clifford Coates 9:14

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D-Day, June 6, 1944, was a pivotal day in World War II and in World History, period. On that day 156,000 men took part in the largest amphibious invasion every attempted. In episode 7 of the Ordinary Heroes Podcast we will hear the story of one of those men, the battle he fought, and the path down which the war--and life--took him beyond that June …

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Field Norris on Turning a Problem into a Brand: The Birth of Chene Gear 1:31:15

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In this episode, I sit down with Field Norris, co-founder of Chene Gear, to talk about how a frustration in the duck blind turned into a premium outdoor brand. He shares the story of what it takes to build something from the ground up, and how he and his team have scaled without losing sight of their values. From early challenges to staying custome…

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Episode 128: Building Better Kitchens: Workplace Wellbeing in the Nordics with Worldchefs Executive Committee Member Kristine Hartviksen 24:55

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Kristine Hartviksen, Executive Committee Member at Worldchefs and Head of Innovation at NorgesGruppen, Norway’s largest grocery company. Kristine has held several leadership roles across culinary associations, including as President of both the Norwegian Chefs Association and the Nordic Chefs Association — the fi…

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The Sonic Explorer of the Psychedelic Frontier 1:00:00

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Doug McKechnie is an unsung pioneer of electronic music, a visionary who traversed the fringes of sound and consciousness at a time when technology, art, and radical thought were colliding to reshape culture. Emerging from the explosive counterculture scene of San Francisco in the late 1960s, Doug was one of the first musicians to experiment extens…

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Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’ 1:11:05

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Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Mark to write the book and detailing Malcolm X’s Shakespearean life journey from harrowing childhood to celebrated civi…

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Episode 127: The Art of Food & Wine Pairing with Master Sommelier Matthieu Longuere 31:04

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Matthieu Longuere, Master Sommelier and Wine Development Manager at Le Cordon Bleu London. Originally from France, Matthieu has worked in the UK since 1994, holding senior sommelier positions at some of the country’s top hotels and restaurants. In 2005, he earned the prestigious title of Master Sommelier, an hono…

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Ibiza and The Meteoric Rise of Club Culture - From Arty to Party 59:59

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Sunshine + Love, Beats + Drugs How did a sleepy island off the coast of Spain, metamorphose from an artistic, countercultural haven into the global epicentre of electronic dance music, lighting the touch paper that caused the explosion of club culture? Alexis Petridis, chief music writer for The Guardian, and Dean Chalkley, one of the UK’s leading …

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Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More 1:04:49

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Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the Constitution. Next, he talks about the brand-new Pope Leo XIV and the role of religion in modern society (22:23). After the break, Larry discusses the futur…

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Leah Litman on ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’ 1:03:23

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Larry is joined by professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny’, Leah Litman, to discuss her forthcoming book ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’, publishing on May 13th. They begin their conversation by talking about how the politi…

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Why the Puritans Still Matter Today | Dr. Stephen Yuille 33:31

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From Greyhounds to Third Street: The Wild Story of Mark Goodfellow 1:13:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Goodfellow — a man who’s lived life at full speed and with no filter. We cover from the trailer park in West Memphis to the car lots and the flash people in the city know him for today. Along the way, he talks about gambling, second chances, hard lessons, and big swings. This isn’t a polished story — It’s a con…

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Episode 126: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Addressing Industry Wellbeing with The Burnt Chef Project CEO Kris Hall 38:01

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Kris Hall, CEO and founder of The Burnt Chef Project. Having faced his own mental health challenges throughout his career, Kris launched The Burnt Chef Project in 2019 to tackle the stigma around mental health in the industry. What began as a black-and-white photography campaign offering raw glimpses into the liv…

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The Victorian Freak Show 1:00:07

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The Bearded Lady, Zip the Pinhead, Major Tom Thumb, The Elephant Man, The Hottentot Venus - we delve into one of the more controversial corners of popular entertainment: the world of Victorian freak shows — where the abnormal, the extraordinary, and the misunderstood were paraded as spectacle and sold as wonder. But who were these so-called “freaks…

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How Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS 40:57

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SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the so…

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Daniel Lubetzky on the Builders Movement, ‘Shark Tank,’ Kind LLC, and More 1:08:16

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Larry is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ costar Daniel Lubetzky, and they begin their conversation by analyzing the importance of independent thought in today’s political climate. They then focus on the objectives of the Builders Movement and Daniel's efforts to curb political extremism and heal divisions within the business com…

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Becoming Black: A 2-Tone Story 1:00:35

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"I was never going to be a nice little white girl" she says. Instead, she became an underground star, had hit records with the 2-Tone band The Selector, became a style-icon, an actor, a TV Presenter - and author. Whilst Margaret Thatcher was reshaping Britain and promoting her very own particular vision of what it meant to be British, in the urban …

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Episode 125: Making Every Ingredient Count: Leading Zero Waste Efforts with Sodexo Chef Manager Harish Arya 36:32

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Harish Arya, Chef Manager at Sodexo in Singapore. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Chef Harish has honed his skills at esteemed establishments such as ADDA Restaurant, SATS and Hyatt Regency Hotel. A strong passion for innovation has earned him many accolades in the competition scene, from a Gold…

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Where Heroes Walked 13:17

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It is easy to read even the most detailed of accounts of history’s great events and still never grasp the significance of them. The only way to really do that is to see them first hand. In episode 6 of the Ordinary Heroes Podcast, Ron Eckberg shares an overview of Normandy, France and the D-Day beaches as he saw them during his two visits when he w…

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Making IMAX History on SINNERS with Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Ryan Coogler 50:39

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SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw sat down with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at IMAX headquarters to discuss their collaboration as director and DP, how they called Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema for advice, and h…

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Tara Palmeri on ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’ and ‘The Red Letter’ 1:01:02

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Larry is joined by political journalist Tara Palmeri, writer of ‘The Red Letter’ Substack and host of The Ringer podcast ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’, to discuss all of the latest buzz shaking up Washington D.C. They begin their conversation by analyzing the possible political repercussions of Trump’s new tariffs. This leads into a talk about the viabili…

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Episode 124: Inside Culinary Competitions with Rising Star Young Chef Andreas Enger Fjellheim 23:31

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Young Chef Andreas Enger Fjellheim, who took home gold for the Norwegian Junior Culinary Team in the 2024 Global Chefs Challenge Finals. A rising culinary star, Andreas has impressed at global culinary competitions, including the Culinary Olympics and World Cup. In addition to his win in the Global Young Chefs Ch…

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Alan Moore on Magic 49:26

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Alan Moore first gained recognition in the 1980s with his work for the comic 2000 AD, and DC Comic's Swamp Thing. He went on to create Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Killing Joke, From Hell, an extraordinary take on the Jack the Ripper story, and The League of Extraordinary Gentleman. He's often been at odds with publishers and with Hollywoo…

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Alex Isenstadt on ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power’ 59:25

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Larry is joined by Axios Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt to talk about his new book ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power’. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex’s approach to writing the book and the environment surrounding Trump when he decided to run for president a second time. They then analyze the personali…

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"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia" 1:16:36

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In this episode, I sit down with Dana Evans—missionary, adoptive mother, and advocate—to discuss her journey of faith, calling, and resilience. She shares what led her to Russia, the challenges of adoption, and the lessons she’s learned about trust, fear, and perseverance. Episode Highlights When a Calling Won’t Let Go: From childhood dreams to a l…

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Krys Marshall on ‘Paradise’ 1:13:54

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Larry is joined by actress Krys Marshall to talk about the Season 2 release of her Hulu show ‘Paradise’. They begin their conversation by examining Marshall’s upbringing and the many factors that inspired her to become an actor. This leads to a conversation about the mental, interpersonal, and familial hurdles Krys overcame to reach her personal go…

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Episode 123: Reflections of a Young Leader with Australia's Young Chef Club Co-Chair Kimberly Tang 25:31

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Chef Kimberly Tang. Born in Singapore and raised in Melbourne, she's been surrounded by diverse food cultures from an early age, and began culinary training at age 17. Kimberly grew her skills in prestigious kitchens including Nobu, Dinner by Heston, Society, and Chef's Table. In 2021, Kimberly was named Nestlé G…

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Myths of the Magic Mushroom 59:15

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The evolutionary leap from ape to human was precipitated by primates eating psychoactive fungi, there is an ancient shamanic lineage of psychedelic plant use in the West, mushrooms have their own consciousness, drinking Reindeer piss can get you high.. there are many myths about magic mushrooms. Meanwhile, we are living through a kind of psychedeli…

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A Reporter at War: Walter Cronkite 9:46

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16 million Americans served in uniform during World War II. What they did was dangerous and essential, to be sure, but they were not the only ones who served our nation in such a way. Today we focus on one of the many--and certainly one of the best known--war correspondents who traveled with our forces to the front lines on the ground, on the seas,…

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Theonomy Old and New: A Reformed Baptist Assessment with Sam Waldron & Tom Hicks 45:20

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Theonomy, also known as Christian Reconstructionism, has seen a revival in recent decades. The early movement, led by R.J. Rushdoony, Gary North, and Greg Bahnsen, taught what Bahnsen described as “the abiding validity of the Mosaic law in exhaustive detail.” But how does this teaching align with Scripture and the Reformed tradition? In this video,…

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Episode 122: The Making of a Top Chef: On the Road to Victory with Winner of the 2025 European Grand Prix Chef Giuseppe De Vincenzo 31:39

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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Giuseppe de Vincenzo, the newly crowned champion of the European Grand Prix. Giuseppe shares his journey from competing in Singapore in 2024 to his victory in Rimini, and how after this most recent win at the Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Finals, he'll be representing Italy at the Worldchefs Congress in 2026. He di…

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George & Teddy Kunhardt on ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ 1:05:31

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Larry is joined by filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt to discuss their newest documentary ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired them to start the project and shining a light on the male-dominated world Katharine lived in when she was running the Washing…

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The Myth of Easter Island 1:05:32

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The giant stone heads of the fantastically remote Easter Island have gazed out mysteriously for over a 1000 years, fascinating the world since Dutch sailors came across them in the 18th century. They were created by some lost civilisation it was said, or perhaps they may not have been made by humans at all, but by extra-terrestrial visitors. Most c…

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"An Operator At Heart" with Stephen Shannon Entrepreneur, Investor, and Family Office Operator 1:53:52

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In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Shannon—entrepreneur, investor, and family office operator—to discuss his journey across private equity, real estate, and capital management. We explore the principles behind his investment strategy, the challenges of building credibility, and the hard lessons he’s learned about leadership, trust, and execut…

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left" 1:07:28

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Larry is joined by writer and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams to discuss his latest essay for The Atlantic, "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left". They begin by shining a light on the political left’s weak hold on the cultural landscape, and breaking down the definition, history, and downfall of "woke" ideology. Next, they take a l…