Best Tom Fischer Podcasts (2025)

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Why Your Social Posts Aren’t Driving Podcast Growth 13:28

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If you’re tired of posting content to social media trying to grow your podcast only to get four likes and no new downloads—the problem isn’t the algorithm. The problem is that you’re expecting social to drive podcast growth instead of letting your podcast drive your social strategy. That's because social isn’t where people go to discover your podca…

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Forest Issac Jones Interview Episode 564 1:04:13

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In this episode, we sit down with author and historian Forest Issac Jones to discuss his new book Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963–1972. This powerful work uncovers the striking parallels between two seemingly distant civil rights struggles—across the American South and the streets of Northern Ireland. Fo…

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Instructor, bird hunter: shooting better, simplified ... starting with gun fit 1:05:19

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BE A BETTER SHOOTER with these insights from NSCA Level 3 instructor and bird hunter Dave Fiedler. My friend Dave has a different take on becoming a better shooter ... simplify, shed a bad habit (or maybe two), and soon you'll be yelling "Fetch!" Dave will take us through a lesson just as he teaches at Mid Valley Clays & Shooting School with an emp…

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Severance's Tramell Tillman 26:52

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Tramell Tillman plays Mr. Milchick on Severance, the bizarre, fascinating sci-fi workplace show on Apple TV +. Tramell Tillman is great as Mr Milchick. He shares how he collaborated with Ben Stiller to create the character. He also talks with us about his upbringing in Baltimore, his experience being raised in the Baptist church, and his early appe…

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Tom Cooper Interview Episode 563 1:07:01

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In this episode, we dive deep into the intellectual lives of two of Canada’s most influential media theorists: Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan. Author and professor Tom Cooper joins us to explore his new book, The Lives and Thought of Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan, offering unique insights into their work, relationship, and relevance in our h…

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#728 - GREG FITZSIMMONS 2:10:58

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Greg Fitzsimmons, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/07/2025 TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.com/@catbreadmus…

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Episode 81: Rules Sickos (ft. Sean "ChubFrog" Labbe) 2:06:11

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Join Fischer, Maxine, and Sean for an in-person rules deep dive podcast! We cover some common new player rules questions, as well as some advanced clarifications and rulings. DISCLAIMER: We hope this is a helpful resource, but remember that The Living Valley and rulings made by the team in the future take precedence over this video. (00:00:00) Intr…

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Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media 2:01

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Insider edition: eclipse birds 38:10

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In this deep-dive bonus edition, I'll take you to one of my favorite hunting spots. It was the day of the annular eclipse, where the moon completely obscures the sun, leaving a ring of fire around a black orb. Did that celestial event impact our hunt? You decide. Insider editions are brought to you by CableGangz tie-out systems (10% off use promo c…

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Folk guitarist Hayden Pedigo 40:52

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Hayden Pedigo writes sprawling, beautiful songs around the acoustic guitar. Hayden just put out a new record called I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away. He stopped by the studio to talk about his songwriting process and even brought his guitar by the studio for a live performance. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices …

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Ep.015: ZANA 39:36

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ZANA joins Matoma on The Weekly Beat for one of the most emotionally raw and heartfelt conversations of the season. Known best for her viral hit “Dance For Me (1, 2, 3)”, ZANA has amassed hundreds of millions of streams — but this episode reveals the deeper layers behind the rising star. What begins as a celebration of musical milestones becomes a …

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How to Position Your Podcast So People Want to Work With You | Cheryl Fischer 18:45

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If you’ve ever thought, “My content’s so good—so why aren’t more people listening?” the problem might not be your content at all. It might be what your podcast is saying about you before people ever hit play (and what you’re saying once they do). Because even if your episodes are packed with value, if your show doesn’t clearly signal why people sho…

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E-collar tutorial from Dogtra pro trainer Pete Fischer 1:14:18

8d ago1:14:18

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Let's all go back to e-collar school with Pete Fisher. A consultant to Dogtra, the collar company, he's also an award-winning pro trainer and avid hunter. He gives a tutorial on all the critical uses from steadiness to retrieving, covers introducing a collar to young dogs, and reminds us that timing really is everything. We'll learn when and when n…

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Richard Kind 38:03

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This week's guest is Richard Kind. He is not a star. He does not want to be a star. He is perfectly fine with that. Richard loves to be the kind of character actor that shows up, lays down four pages of unforgettable dialogue... and goes on with his day. We share some laughs with Richard Kind. He gets into working with John Mulaney on Everybody's L…

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#727 - JOE DEROSA + TIM BUTTERLY 2:12:18

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Joe DeRosa, Tim Butterly, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 06/30/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.com/@catb…

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Remembering Sly Stone with Music Historian Rickey Vincent 38:05

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We're joined by music historian and professor Rickey Vincent to talk about the legacy of Sly Stone. He talks to us about what made the funk icon so special and why there'll never be another like Sly again. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Ep.014: Connor Ball 57:43

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In this celebratory episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Matoma reunites with Connor Ball from UK band The Vamps to mark ten years of being an artist, and reflect on their global hit “All Night.” The two revisit how that unexpected pop-rock x EDM crossover changed their lives and careers, recalling late-night sessions, label doubts, and the slow…

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Q + A | How Much Should You Actually Teach Inside Your Podcast Episodes? 18:47

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You’ve been told to make your podcast content “valuable,” but no one ever tells you what that actually means. So you default to teaching step-by-step—hoping that if you give away enough value for free, your inbox will be flooded with messages from people asking how to work with you. But that’s not how it works. Because listeners won’t hire you if t…

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Bird hunter Eric Forrester: chukars, wirehairs, what's not to like? 1:00:51

15d ago1:00:51

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We climb the hills and get dirty in this interview with YouTube personality Eric Forrester. Trainer, breeder, avid bird hunter, road warrior, we'll get advice on all of that, and more. From what motivates him, to his training philosophy, we've got insights. You'll also learn about his minimalist bird camp, surprises he's found in the field, the joy…

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George Takei 39:55

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This week on Bullseye, George Takei returns to talk about his new graphic-memoir: It Rhymes with Takei. His memoir focuses on his personal journey through discovering his identity as a gay man, hiding it, and how it felt to finally come out publicly. Takei talks to Bullseye about this, as well as his experience living in incarceration camps, and hi…

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#726 - ARI SHAFFIR + MARK NORMAND 2:12:43

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Tony Hinchcliffe (Adam Ray), Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 06/02/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBA…

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James S. Fishkin Interview Episode 562 1:03:41

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Today’s guest is Professor James Fishkin, a pioneering scholar in the field of deliberative democracy and the author of the timely and thought-provoking book, Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? In a time of extreme polarization, political disillusionment, and rising authoritarianism, Professor Fishkin offers a compelling case for how stru…

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Episode 80: Number Game Nightmare 1:34:34

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Abyssal lakes, abyssal cats, golden cherries, fulfillment going great, OST update, shadow drop(s), Aidalon tourney, recyclables, alt-art, 2048, Cory the Engineer, Earthborne “drama”, and sitting quietly. (00:00:00) Intro (00:09:00) What’s Happening!? (00:25:00) Earthborne Questions (00:53:00) Aidalon Questions (01:14:30) Stuff We’re Into Email: inf…

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Insider: West's (sorta) best public pheasant hunting 28:54

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It's not the Dakotas ... but if you're desperate and have a few hours or days, there may be a ringneck in your future in some of these western U.S. public-access locales. At the 30,000 foot level, I'll give you starting points in all the western states that harbor ringnecks. Whether you find any is up to you and your dog! Insider editions are broug…

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Atsuko Okatsuka 38:22

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Being able to make light of extremely heavy topics is what makes Atsuko Okatsuka a brilliant comedian. Her new comedy special Father aired on Hulu last month. Atsuko chatted with us about how recording videos on social media with her family brought them closer together, what it was like bringing her grandma on her honeymoon and much more! Learn mor…

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How to Grow Your Podcast Audience and Email List at the Same Time | Jay Schwedelson 20:53

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Most podcasters treat email like a checkbox: “Sent the episode to my list—done.” But if that’s your whole strategy, it’s why no one's clicking. In this episode, email marketing legend and Do This Not That podcast host Jay Schwedelson is back to break down what it actually takes to use email to drive real podcast growth. You’ll learn why the first t…

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What to Post on LinkedIn to Grow Your Podcast This Week | Jay Schwedelson 24:19

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Still think LinkedIn is just for job seekers or recruiter pitches? Think again. It’s one of the last platforms where organic reach actually works—and it might be one of the fastest ways to get new listeners to your podcast every week. In this episode, Jay Schwedelson breaks down the exact LinkedIn strategy he's used to help grow Do This, Not That i…

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Ep.013: Stian Blipp (Surprise Guest Challenge) 55:38

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In this vibrant yet reflective episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Norwegian TV host and multi-hyphenate entertainer Stian Blipp brings his trademark humour and high spirits to the studio — but also opens the door to something deeper. Amid the laughs, Stian and Matoma dive into a powerful conversation about emotional repression in everyday life…

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Chukar hunter, pro wirehair trainer-breeder on everything you need to excel at both 1:23:00

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Just like a chukar hunt ... long and covering a lot of ground. That's today's interview with avid devil-bird chaser and pro dog trainer Jeff Funke of Three Devils Kennel. We'll take a deep dive into a wide variety of topics from breeding German Wirehaired Pointers, to the Versatile Hunting Dog Federation's testing program, to the reasons conformati…

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Cole Escola 50:58

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Actor and comedian Cole Escola has written and starred in some of the funniest TV comedies: Difficult People, Hacks, and At Home with Amy Sedaris. Cole recently took their writing from the small screen to the stage with Oh, Mary!, a one act play that examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mary Todd Lincoln. Cole joins Bullseye to talk about Oh, …

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James Romm Interview Episode 561 1:03:09

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What happens when a philosopher tries to change the world—not through words, but by shaping a king? In this episode, we sit down with James Romm, classical historian and author of Plato and the Tyrant, a gripping narrative about Plato’s dramatic real-world attempt to bring his philosophical ideals to life in the court of the tyrant Dionysius of Syr…

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#725 - MATT RIFE + TONY CARUSO (ADAM RAY) 2:40:24

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Matt Rife, Tony Caruso (Adam Ray), Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 04/05/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.…

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Corinna Barrett Lain Interview Episode 560 1:07:13

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n today’s episode, we’re joined by Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and the author of Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. With meticulous research and unflinching clarity, she exposes the hidden history of how lethal injection became the preferred method of execution in the U.S.—and how it’s far more troubling, …

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Dr. Theresa Callaghan Interview Episode 559 1:06:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Theresa Callaghan, skincare scientist of 35 years and author of Help! I’m Covered in Adjectives: Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer. With wit, science, and decades of industry experience, Dr. Callaghan helps us unpack the seductive language of the beauty industry—revealing how terms like “clinically proven” and “ant…

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Ep.012: Loek & Sam Fischer 57:36

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In this heartfelt episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, a transcontinental collaboration takes center stage as Matoma invites Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer and UK-based rising producer Loek to Oslo. The episode traces the origins of a powerful demo Sam and Loek sent remotely — a song so honest and emotionally resonant that Matoma knew …

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Use This Podcast CTA Framework to Turn Your Listeners Into Leads 17:01

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where in my episode should I put my call to action?” — this one’s for you. Because even if your CTA is perfectly worded, it won’t drive action if it’s in the wrong spot or the listener payoff isn’t clear. And if your audience isn’t taking the next step, you’re not just missing out on listener engagement—it’s a hidden…

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Claudia Rowe Interview Episode 558 1:06:46

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Claudia Rowe, award-winning journalist and author of Wards of the State, a searing, meticulously researched account of the U.S. foster care system. Over the course of a century, America’s foster care system has promised protection but often delivered pain. Through deeply human storytelling and journalistic rigor,…

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Pro trainer three-fer! Ronnie & Susanna Smith, Tom Dokken on all things dogs 1:03:38

29d ago1:03:38

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You'll need a moment after all the wisdom coming from this Pheasant Fest interview. First, Ronnie and Susanna Smith on puppy development, behavioral tips and tricks to maximize performance for your bird dog. Then, Tom Dokken explains control, solves your training problems and discusses praise in all its dimensions. "Fix It" helps keep your dog's bo…

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Mark Hamill 54:16

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The one and only Mark Hamill joins us this week. He chats with us about his latest role in the epic, life-affirming drama The Life of Chuck. He also tells us about what inspired him to take his acting skills to Broadway after Star Wars. Plus, he shares what got him into voice acting and does his iconic voice as the Joker from the animated Batman se…

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Steve Eichenblatt Interview Episode 557 1:06:18

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In today's episode we speak with author Steve Eichenblatt about his memoir, Pretend They Are Dead. When Steven's dad, Allen, disappeared, he left behind more than his children-he left a legacy of loss and family secrets. Though working just miles away, Allen gave up his kids for adoption. He was soon replaced by another man, one with his own four c…

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#724 - JOE DEROSA + ARI MATTI 2:16:28

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Joe DeRosa, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 05/28/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.com/@catbreadmusic http…

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Episode 79: Bait n’ Switch 2 1:45:15

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Fischer’s back, Anders is 3 people, Andrew’s Mom, Maxine’s shadow drop, Evan is here, tea on a farm, fulfillment underway, bread boxes, inspiration-to-reality, Barkham Horror, Anders’ Switch 2 review, Metroid and Cyberpunk. (00:00:00)Intro (00:09:07)What’s Happening!? (00:31:00)Special Segment (01:00:00)Mailbag (01:22:30)Stuff We’re Into Email: inf…

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Insider: Flow chart to better bird shooting from TV's worst shotgunner 30:13

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Because I need all the help I can get, I've studied shotgun shooting with some of the best. Their wisdom is best consumed in a lesson with them, but until then I've distilled it into a series of check lists - a flow chart - with basic steps you can take to connect on more shots. Somewhere in these dozens of suggestions may be one that puts another …

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Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself' 44:41

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What was it like to work with Paul Reubens? The man behind Pee-wee Herman. Pee-wee as Himself is a beautiful, touching documentary about one of the most talented and unique voices of our time. He died in 2023. We're joined by filmmaker Matt Wolf. He talks about what made Paul Reubens a dream subject for a documentary and how he got Paul to open up …

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Jane Fischer Interview Episode 556 1:03:15

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Jane Fischer joins us for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about her memoir If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never. Born with Rare Brain Disorder, Suzy Fischer Was Told She’d Never Walk, Talk, or Thrive—But She Did All That and More Doctors gave Suzy Fischer a grim prognosis at birth: she would never walk, talk, live independe…

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Ep.011: Michelle Ullestad 35:54

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In this deeply emotional and revealing episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma is joined by Norwegian singer-songwriter Michelle Ullestad, whose raw honesty and resilience drive one of the most personal conversations of the series. Michelle opens up about her journey from post-partum depression and a stay in a mental health facility to finding salvation…

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A.O Wagner Interview Episode 555 1:02:14

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Today on the podcast, we’re joined by A.O. Wagner, author of the intriguing philosophical novel The Karma Sequence. In this conversation, Wagner opens up about the origins of the book, its exploration of karma, consequence, and human connection, and how fiction can serve as a powerful lens for spiritual and moral reflection. Whether you're drawn to…

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Q + A | How Do I Give a Podcast CTA That Doesn't Sound Salesy? 23:57

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You KNOW you should give a call to action in every podcast episode. But every time you sit down to record, your brain short-circuits — should you tell them to follow the show? Join your list? Download the freebie? Book a call? Support your sponsor? Buy your thing? Say too much and you sound desperate. Say too little and you miss your chance to turn…

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Industry heavyweights on apparel, vests, shotguns 1:01:11

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From Reno, Nevada to Kansas City, we venture into the minds of two industry leaders: Brent Pike, founder of Pyke Gear, and Andy McCormick, president of Legacy Sports and Pointer Shotguns. We'll learn why and how Pyke Gear is designed and what's coming in the future. McCormick will give us a tour of the new FT12 semi-auto shotgun and relate some hun…

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Simon Tolkien Interview Episode 554 59:25

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Matt Crawford speaks with author Simon Tolkien about his book, The Palace At The End Of The Sea. Today, we're honored to welcome novelist and historian Simon Tolkien. Known for his gripping historical fiction and literary craftsmanship, Simon's latest novel, Palace at the End of the Sea, is a sweeping, emotionally layered story with the backdrop of…