Best Atomic Zero Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6: Atomic Tactics 1:34:20

1d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Jamie and Martin take The 3rd Circle's para-academic football research unit down to the deepest level of the game's atomic structure. Forget the God's Eye View, the truest creative forces are inside football's base matter. To investigate these most unstable of phenomena, our hosts channel the spirit of Dennis Quaid and fling themselves headfirst in…

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Why giving less than 100% is better for your health 16:49

6d ago16:49

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The whip-cracking "give it all you got" business bro bullshit isn’t just insensitive – it’s actually wrong. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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100: Spider-Based Economy 1:27:56

7d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

A rebellion is afoot! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss this second triptych of Andor season 2, including revenge as therapy, the tension of talking about art, and the importance of cake—especially because it’s our 100th episode! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Du…

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63// The Hidden Costs of Not Sticking to Your Budget 27:28

8d ago27:28

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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. If you haven't started taking care of your finances yet, or if you need a little push to stick with it. Then listen in! In this episode we'll cover: Layer 1 of hidden costs: Sneaky money leaking away Layer 2 of hidden costs: Mental, emotional, and relationship costs Layer 3 of hidden costs: Missed opportunity costs ✨ Be t…

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Buckminster Fuller and the system of You 20:14

13d ago20:14

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Modern work needs a more modern approach than Taylorism's simple "one right way". Enter systems theory, and one of its greatest proponents. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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99: The Most Awkward Fondue Ever 1:24:01

13d ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Time for a wedding and…murder?! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to cover the first chapter of season 2 of Andor, including important questions like: Should wedding hikes come back in fashion? How do you choose between two identical white outfits? And why are we watching a 1950s PSA about spiders? Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes …

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62// 3 Steps to a Budget-Friendly Summer 24:58

15d ago24:58

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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. Summer doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget—or missing out on the fun. In this episode, we’re talking about how to be intentional with your time, money, and energy so you can create a summer full of memories and stay financially on track. You’ll learn: How to prepare your finances now to create peace throughout the su…

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What Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brains 23:43

20d ago23:43

23:43

He’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results. So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work? Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer. Ge…

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61// The MISSING Baby Step to Building Wealth 15:27

25d ago15:27

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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. They say: have an emergency fund, don't have credit card debt, and grow your money by investing. Those are three basic things. That's, that's not hard to understand, right? So what makes it hard to do? Ah ha! There is a missing step that people are not giving enough focus to. Some people aren't doing it at all. There is a…

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How to stick to it when the novelty wears off – Atomic Habits 26:19

27d ago26:19

26:19

Could there be more to habit building than “just showing up”? On those days when you can’t find the inspiration, is there anything you can do to help keep you on track? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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60// 10 Simple Habits to Make Your Money Go Further 26:25

1M ago26:25

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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. If you’ve ever felt like your money disappears too fast or you just can’t seem to get ahead, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 10 simple daily habits that will help your money go farther without a complete life overhaul. These habits are designed to become second nature—and they’re key to building a strong financ…

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Episode 5: Boxed In 1:24:42

1M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Jamie and Martin get meta in this episode of The 3rd Circle as our ever-intrepid hosts try to sketch a more detailed outline of the dominant tactical paradigm. Could it be that the reality we perceive as real is nothing more than a simulation? Are we all living in a box? If we are, what is its nature? Why are we living in it? How might we escape? T…

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How to turn your side hustle into your main gig – “The One Thing” 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

While we might not come up with a paradigm-shifting idea, we are capable of putting a dent in the universe, and putting something on the permanent record of the Internet. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Atomic Zero Show #104 3:04:16

1M ago3:04:16

3:04:16

From the bustling streets of Quezon City to the sacred lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone in San Francisco, jxtheo (j-thee-o), or Jean (JT) Teodoro, has cultivated a unique voice as an environmentalist, proletarian internationalist, poet, and educator. Their artistic expression extends beyond words, encompassing the discipline of boxing. As an instructo…

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59// Want to start budgeting but don’t know where to start? Try this. 24:19

1M ago24:19

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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. Are you tired of feeling like your money is gone before you even know where it went? You’ve tried budgeting tips, cutting back, and searching for coupons, but something still feels off. The missing piece? A real household finance system—one that helps you organize your money like you organize your home. In this episode, I…

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20% of your effort makes up 80% of your success — The Pareto principle 25:13

1M ago25:13

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How you can use this law of nature, work, productivity and creativity to focus on the stuff that will have the biggest impact, and eventually ditch the rest. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58// Strategies for Flexibility and Momentum in your Budget 19:19

2M ago19:19

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What if tweaking the way you set up your budget could give you more wiggle room and even more momentum toward your goals? In this episode, I’m sharing two key strategies. The first creates space and grace in your budget. The second pushes you more aggressively toward your goals. Not everyone will agree with this approach, but my main point is this:…

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How to be a polymath – Leonardo da Vinci 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Being a creative person in this most digital of decades means needing to be good at more than one form of creative expression. That means thinking like a polymath, and luckily we have history’s greatest multi-hyphenate to learn from. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 4: Identity Crisis 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

It's who we are, mate. So, who are you? Who are we? Who made who? Who's next? In this episode, Jamie and Martin tackle one of the most prevalent concepts in contemporary football tactics - Identity. Ralf Rangnick proposed that coaches need a video of the perfect match in their heads, but is this really true? How do pre-defined, idealised models of …

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57// Let's Talk Credit Cards 22:44

2M ago22:44

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Credit cards can be helpful or harmful—so how do you know if they fit into your budget? In this episode, we’re answering: 💳 Should you avoid credit cards altogether? 💳 How can you use them wisely without falling into debt? 💳 What’s the best way to track credit card spending in your budget? ✨Do you want me to come into your email with the Budget Fou…

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The super-productive women missing from time management history 20:47

2M ago20:47

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Let’s spend a bit of time today with some of the women of productivity history, some of whom you know, some we’ll meet for the first time. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56//You're not “bad with money," you just need to work on these identity shifts 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

It’s important to have a money goal. It’s important to have a system. But it’s also important to work on your money identity. If you want to reach your money goals - whatever they may be - then you should work on that foundational layer of your identity. -What do I mean by your money identity? -How might this be holding you back from reaching your …

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How Ben Franklin used timeboxing to stop missing deadlines 21:22

2M ago21:22

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If you have to meet any kind of regular publishing schedule, you’ll know how time can stretch out into infinity until the night before you have to hit Publish, when suddenly it feels like you have to cram 8 hours of work into 30 minutes. But Benjamin Franklin had a neat little system that helped him keep on top of his commitments, and all it takes …

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98: Atomic Shakespeare 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

A long time ago—roughly 1986—in an Italian city far, far away… Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to, at long last, discuss a classic episode of TV including levels of context, Star Trek cameos, and what exactly is going on. We also tease our forthcoming member-exclusive bonus episode! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW…

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Episode 3: Stillness & Speed 1:25:10

2M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

In perhaps their most complex assignment so far, Jamie and Martin enter The 3rd Circle to interrogate how Time constrains the reality in which football is played. Our hosts find themselves in a race against the clock and must channel their inner Dennis Bergkamps to find ways of progressing through a seemingly endless entanglement of temporal contra…

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What happened to the Inbox Zero guy? 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

Inbox Zero is a pretty good way of organising your email, but behind the system is a dude who stepped off the hamster wheel of productivity, got some perspective, and became one of the Internet’s true treasures. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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55//Too busy to budget? Think again! 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode we'll break down the question: How long does it take to budget? We include: ⌚How long does it take to set up your budget for the first time? ⌚How long does it take to write your budget each month? ⌚How much time do you need to engage with your budget throughout the month? ⌚What about a budget close-out?! ✨Plus 5 Bonus Tips to make i…

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How to make fewer mistakes – The Checklist Manifesto 22:43

3M ago22:43

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Simple mistakes are more common than it’s comfortable to admit. But there’s a dirt-simple technique that has dramatically reduced the number of preventable deaths, and it’s stuff we can use to make our own lives run more smoothly. Thanks to Ayesha Khan of Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* for lending her voice to Mark's silly opening sketch. Get bonus…

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Atomic Zero Show #103 2:57:59

3M ago2:57:59

2:57:59

Happy Lunar New Year, Atomic Zero fans! We're kicking off the year with a bang! For our first show of 2025, we're thrilled to welcome back Ryan Takemiya and his popular open mic event, Talk Story. Join us as we catch up with Ryan and the whole crew. Talk Story Every 4th Tuesday This Month: February 25th 6PM - 8PM https://kohosf.org/events/0225-talk…

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Episode 2: Equilibrium 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

William S Burroughs wrote that "'Never go too far in any direction' is the basic rule on which England is built". Could it be that Burroughs' observation is as pertinent now as it was back when it was written in 1975? Pep Guardiola has alluded to a break in the established norms of the modernised English game. But how can we understand the nature o…

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How to work when the sky’s caving in — Lincoln vs Churchill 26:05

3M ago26:05

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When things look bleak, either in your head or out in the world, being “productive” is probably the furthest thing from your mind. We live in difficult times, no doubt, but two outliers a hundred years apart, fought oppression, propaganda, and dehumanisation all while under their own personal dark clouds. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acas…

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54// How TINY habits can help you reach your financial goals: Atomic Habits for Budgeting 25:26

3M ago25:26

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Are Your Money Goals Being Held Back by Your Systems? Here’s How to Fix It What if reaching your financial goals was as simple as opening a drawer, taking out a notebook, and putting it back? Sounds too easy, right? But tiny, intentional steps—repeated over time—are what actually create success. In this episode, I break down the power of small habi…

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Bullet Journal – Productive or performative? 19:47

3M ago19:47

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Can this analogue system for a digital age really help us get more done? Has it strayed from its roots and become synonymous with people who call things “super aesthetic”? And, if we can learn what we need to about the system in 3 minutes, why does it cost three and a half grand to learn to teach it? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. Se…

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53// Why I Hated a Yearly Budget (But You Might Love It!) 19:54

3M ago19:54

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Everywhere I look, people are talking about how they’ve planned their entire budget for 2025—and I had to find out what that actually looks like! How do you plan a whole year’s worth of spending? How do you account for unexpected expenses? In this episode, I break down: What a yearly spending plan actually is and why some people swear by it. The tw…

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Episode 1: In The Beginning, There Was Now 1:21:00

3M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

In this first full length excursion into The 3rd Circle, Jamie and Martin try to make sense of the complex tactical landscape that we find ourselves in today. Our hosts trawl through obscure old newspaper articles and match reports as they sketch out a timeline of football's recent tactical history. Pep Guardiola's 'superhuman' Barcelona, Carlo Anc…

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How to get into the zone — Flow 18:41

3M ago18:41

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Time stands still and you’re in that sweet-spot where the work you're doing is challenging enough to hold your attention, but not so difficult that it causes you stress. This is flow, and it might just prove itself to be one of the keys that unlocks long-term happiness. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Episode Zero: Arrival 23:29

3M ago23:29

23:29

Jamie Hamilton and Martin Rafelt venture into The 3rd Circle to explain what this mysterious new space means for the football tactics-sphere. In this short introductory episode we find out why Thomas Tuchel once told Martin to 'just fool around', we're treated to a surreal Oliver Kahn impression and our hosts get into the linguistic significance of…

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52//Make budgeting stick beyond the New Year motivation: How to Build a Money System That Lasts 18:53

3M ago18:53

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Are you ready to make budgeting a lifestyle instead of a fleeting goal? Many people start the year strong with financial resolutions, but motivation fades quickly. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stick with your money goals long after the new year energy wears off. You'll learn: Why budgeting doesn't have to mean living a restrictive…

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The tomato of productivity – the Pomodoro Technique 18:17

3M ago18:17

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It’s four o’clock in the afternoon, and you’re thinking over your day. Did you actually get anything done, or were you just reacting to a bunch of distractions? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Steadman

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Ep 51// 4 reasons your budget categories are more important than you think 28:17

4M ago28:17

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Is it possible to love your budget? Is it possible to enjoy budgeting? I SAY YES. And figuring out the right budget CATEGORIES makes your budget goal-focused, future-focused, and intentional. that you actually like and want to stick to! In this episode, we’re diving into why categories are a critical part of loving your budget and making it work fo…

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Do the worst thing first thing (”Eat the frog”) 15:21

4M ago15:21

15:21

“Eat a live frog every morning, and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day.” So says Mark Twain. Or so says a productivity guru says Mark Twain. But as far as we can tell, Mark Twain never said that. So what’s with all the frogs, and how can they help us do more of the right stuff, and less of the wrong? Get bonus content on Patre…

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97: Skeleton Crew S1E8: "The Real Good Guys" 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew, including collateral damage, surprising non-reveals, and pirates who need day jobs. Want more ACP before we return to discuss Andor Season 2 in April? Sign up to be a member of The Incomp…

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50// What categories should I put in my budget? 21:12

4M ago21:12

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Struggling to figure out what categories to include in your budget? Learn how to simplify your categories and align them with your values for real progress. In this episode, we break down budget categories into fixed needs, variable needs, wants, and savings. I’ll show you how to keep it simple, adjust for your unique circumstances, and build a bud…

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Work expands to fill the time available – Parkinson’s Law 13:53

4M ago13:53

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Studies show if you give people 60 minutes to complete a task that only takes 30, they’ll work the full hour instead of taking the rest off. That’s Parkinson’s Law in action, and by recognising it, we can buy back some time to ourselves. Just don’t tell the boss, or they’ll give you more busy work. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See …

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96: Skeleton Crew S1E7: "We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble" 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Back through the barrier we go! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew including Jude Law’s finest acting, THE CLAW, and the Vane Extended Universe. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wa…

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The Eisenhower Matrix – Decision-making in the White House 13:37

4M ago13:37

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How do you decide what needs to be done now, and what can wait? And how do you take care of the stuff that needs doing now, while not neglecting the things that make it worth getting out of bed in the morning? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Steadman

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95: Skeleton Crew S1E6: "Zero Friends Again" 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Trash crabs, unite! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including why you should press the button that you should never press, con man speeches, and how much of a language Huttese really is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooo…

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Atomic Zero Show #102 2:56:50

4M ago2:56:50

2:56:50

Happy Holidays, Atomic Zero Fans! Wishing you all good fortune in the New Year! Join us for our final show of 2024 as we celebrate an amazing year with a look back at some of the craziest and most memorable moments. You can find out more about Edwin Li @: Edwinlicomedy.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Edwinlicomedy Twitter: Edwinlicomedy You can f…

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49//A List of New Year Financial Goals - Pick one! 16:52

4M ago16:52

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Feeling stuck when it comes to your finances? Let’s change that! In this episode, I’m sharing a list of financial goals. Pick one and make real progress with your money this year. Setting financial goals doesn’t have to be overwhelming! I’ll break it down into categories like building better habits, cutting unnecessary expenses, upgrading your fina…

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94: Skeleton Crew S1E5: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" 46:38

4M ago46:38

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What pirate doesn’t love a relaxing day at the spa? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including talking like a pirate, unnecessarily expensive traps, and what exactly is a concubine? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawy…

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