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People are fascinating — how we think, how we talk, the choices we make, and I’m here for it. I'm Richard Okongwu, and every week I talk about trust, money, and our relationships with one another. You know, the little and significant events that shape our lives. This podcast is part thought experiment, part personal journal — sometimes messy, other times obvious, but always honest. I'm no expert; just a guy trying to understand the world one idea at a time, and I ask questions along the way. ...
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The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network
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Conversations for Curious Travelers

Trip Scholars | Erica Forrest

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Travel is one of life’s greatest teachers. Join host Erica Forrest, Trip Scholars founder, published author, and internationally certified travel education coach for inspiring stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical tips to enhance your own travel experiences. In each episode, we explore how travel helps us learn more about the world-- and ourselves. This is the show for curious travelers who want to learn more, experience deeper, and travel better.
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Curious conversations with Tully & Sarah is a podcast chatting with business owners, entrepreneurs and some of the best conversation starters. Getting down & real with some cool people. Stay tuned for weekly chats about life, love, social media, mental health, business and so much more.. Tully & Sarah are the duo behind fashion for activewear label Tully Lou pushing the boundaries between performance & fashion. Stay up to date with the Tully & Sarah @tullyhumphrey @spasini To shop Tully Lou ...
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Grace Lynch interviews various members of New York's artistic community, exploring their views on their work and its impact. Open and casual conversations, this podcast will intrigue anyone excited by the expanding implications of the arts.
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Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come join the conversation.
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The Curious One is a platform to dive deep; it is a space to meaningfully converse and an opportunity to ask the questions that delve below the surface of our everyday. I am fascinated by people and the inner workings of individuality. Join me - The Curious One - as I engage with authentic beings and discover the truths, motivations, and lessons behind their stories. May you be inspired, may you be curious, and may you learn more about yourself as we learn about others! ✨
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The Conversation's Curious Kids

The Conversation & Fun Kids

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Kids ask the coolest questions! And on The Conversation’s Curious Kids, we get the brainiest people we can to answer them! Every week, a curious kid joins host Eloise to ask the world’s top researchers their burning question – whether it’s about space, dinosaurs, trees or even why their dog is just sooooo cute. A podcast from The Conversation, the independent website that brings you news straight from scientists and scholars, in partnership with Fun Kids. Email your questions to curiouskids@ ...
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Hi I’m ASG,I’m a curious overthinker with an abundance of questions about everything.If you need something more productive to listen to when commuting, doing chores or you’re just bored, this is the place for you.Dive into the minds of best-selling authors, athletes, musicians and even doctors through the medium of Simple Conversations
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The Center for Medical Simulation

Center for Medical Simulation

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A nurse preceptor has just watched a trainee commit a serious error despite hours of lecture, reading, and hands on training. In spite of herself, she starts to heat up, much like the more severe clinical educators who trained her years ago. “Why can’t you just get this right?” An ICU attending asks her resident to call her if a patient’s hematocrit drops under a certain value. Despite this agreement, and despite the patient deteriorating, the resident never calls. “Are you an idiot? Why did ...
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Radically Curious Conversations

Jessica Gomez and Tiffany Cooper

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Welcome to Radically Curious Conversations Podcast! Dive into the vibrant world of thought-provoking discussions with your hosts, Tiffany Cooper and Jessica Gomez! Tune in bi-weekly for an electrifying blend of insight, humor, and raw authenticity. Our podcast isn't just a show—it's a journey of discovery, inspiration, and connection. Explore the depths of life, business, art, and culture as we navigate through the tapestry of our community and the world around us. Join us as we embark on a ...
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On Medium Curious, Jane and Sarah prove that connecting with Spirit doesn’t have to be mysterious or “woo.” As two normal moms turned mediums, they share readings, stories, and insights that highlight the healing power of mediumship and the magic of intuition. Blending humor, honesty, and heart, each episode is an invitation to explore Spirit, trust yourself, and remember you’re never as alone as you think.
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Ramblings of a Restless Mind

Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon

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Welcome to Ramblings of a Restless Mind, where curiosity leads the way! Join Jen Bordeaux and DeJah Debon as they journey through random thoughts, wild ideas, and deep dives into everything from life’s big questions to quirky obsessions. Each episode explores topics ranging from philosophy and pop culture to the thoughts that keep us up at night. If you love to laugh, think, and ramble along with us, this show is for you!
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Hey there! We’re Jeanine and Maria – two curious minds who love to go off-script and talk about everything from leadership to love, and all the messy stuff in between. This show is for anyone who likes to laugh, learn, and maybe even cringe a little (in a good way). Sometimes we’ll make you stop and think. Other times? You’ll be laughing out loud. We don’t have all the answers—but we do ask big questions, share real stories, and talk about things people don’t always say out loud. So if you'r ...
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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions Hosted by Ken Woodward, Curated Questions is a thought-provoking podcast that celebrates the art and science of asking profound questions. This podcast is for curious minds who understand that the right question can unlock new perspectives and drive personal growth. What to Expect Insightful Conversations: Experts from diverse fields share their journey in mastering the craft of inquiry, revealing how it has transformed thei ...
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RISK!

RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental ...
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Centering Centers

Lindsay Doukopoulos, DeElla Wiley, Adam Barger, DRI Committee

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A POD Network podcast that explores the work of Centers of Teaching and Learning and the vision and insights of educational developers in higher education.
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KUER’s award-winning interview show explores the world through deep thinkers who host Doug Fabrizio asks to think even deeper. Join writers, filmmakers, scientists and others on RadioWest: A show for the wildly curious.
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The Smellcast

Toppie Smellie

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Produced by Toppie Smellie, a fifty two year old gay guy who lives in upstate New York, The Smellcast is an audio podcast that defies being categorized or labeled. Tune in and listen as Toppie enhances true tales spun from the grist of his own self-described failed life with moments of pure fun and fiction. Topics range from his mundane day to day life to the national news and wondrous happenings from around the globe and all the amazing people who inhabit it. Fascinated by the minute and th ...
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Awakenings often force us to confront our deepest fears and beliefs. The Crucible: Conversations for The Curious explores the transformative journeys of ordinary people who've navigated life-altering events. Join us as we dive into their remarkable stories of hope, resilience, and self-discovery.
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We've always had great conversations. Now that we live on opposite sides of the world, this is our way of keeping them alive, a public chronicle of what we’re reading, learning, and are curious about.
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Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? For 36 years, I have only known the Peds/NICU realm but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, I aim to bring you valuable insights into their lives. At the end of each episode we play the five-minute snippet, just five minutes of fun as we peek into the 'off-duty' lives of my guests! Listen as we explore the nursing profession, o ...
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Snowcast

Jon Snow

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A weekly podcast from Jon Snow featuring original thinkers, campaigners, creators and performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Hungry for Conversation. I’m Natalie Puche - chef’s wife, mom, and someone who’s always curious. This podcast is for anyone hungry for knowledge, thoughtful conversation, and a more honest take on luxury, beauty, wellness, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode, I’ll share what’s caught my attention, talk through topics that matter, and keep things real along the way. No perfection..just connection.
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Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.
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Mom Curious

Hoff Studios

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Mom Curious is a safe space for those who are interested in parenthood, but may feel too nervous to ask their mom friends the juicy questions and would love to be a fly on the wall for some short, candid conversations between mothers! Follow Daniella Rabbani and the podcast on Instagram! @daniellarabbani @momcuriouspodcast And watch the full episodes on our YouTube!
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Reframeables

Rebecca & Natalie Davey

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Do you feel alone in your own head when it comes to navigating life’s big and small problems? Do you find self-care language a little too self-focused but know you still need to do the work? Join us on Reframeables and eavesdrop your way into some new perspectives — we promise you'll feel less alone as you listen. We are Nat and Bec, two very different sisters who come together each week to reframe some of life's big and small stuff. Nat's a PhD whose favourite phrase is “let’s reframe that! ...
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In-depth conversations with the most creative thinkers, respected leaders, and preeminent authors in a wide variety of fields including sports, the arts, parenting, psychology, medicine & more -- conversations that take us to places where curiosity meets hope. For regular updates, please subscribe to the Wavemaker Conversations Newsletter: https://michaelschulder.substack.com/subscribe
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Kia ora and welcome to Design Assembly Conversations. In this series we talk to Aotearoa NZ designers, hear their stories and celebrate their work. We cover questions like: How did they get started in design? What did their career journey look like? How do they stay curious and inspired?
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This week, we’re breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread, where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of…
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This week, Jenny and James explore recent conversations that didn’t go as well as they could have, because of different types of failures in the words we chose to use or the things we chose to reveal. Building on the work of recent guest Amy Edmondson, we look at the way that people in fearless organizations can talk—using the conversations that yo…
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In this conversation, nurse and educator Megan Mbengue walks us through her path from hospital wards to cannabinoid care. We break down the endocannabinoid system in plain language, why CBG is her daytime go-to for anxiety and focus, and how to use THC without wrecking your nervous system. We dig into cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), the proble…
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Movie Inspired Trips · Set Jetting & Movie Tourism · Cinematic Travel Experiences From set-jetting to magical movie moments, travelers are discovering how films and TV shows can enhance their journeys. In this episode I sit down with Jessica Grace Coleman — author, filmmaker, podcaster, and founder of Movify Your Life — to explore how movie-inspire…
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Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of al…
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Another Curious Conversation, this time featuring Matt and Adam. Matt, founder of Freedom Plumbing and Adam McKnight, friend of the show and fan of wrestling. These Curious Conversations are long form, in depth conversations between Cory DLG and various people of various industries and life styles where they discuss how those industries work. Langu…
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Aunt Tappie holds a seance at her carriage house apartment... and what transpires is our HAPPY HALLOWEEN episode for 2025! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!…
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In this first solo episode experiment - Jane Morgan of Medium Curious explores her relationship to the Day of the Dead, the significance of Dia de los Muertos, (even if she can’t properly pronounce it) and offers some ways to relate to this day in this pretty darn challenging time. She discusses the importance of inviting the presence of those who …
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In keeping with Endless Thread tradition, Ben and Amory are celebrating spooky season with another installment of "Endless Dread." This time, we're bringing you along on both an actual haunted hayride — thanks to McCray's Farm in South Hadley, MA — and a digital one, through a handful of spooky stories from the internet. Ben introduces Amory to a T…
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What does it mean to teach for integrity when artificial intelligence changes how we work, write, and learn? In this episode of Centering Centers, we talk with Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger about their new book, The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. They share how conversations about cheating and honesty ar…
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In the 16th century, witches and demons weren’t just for Halloween. People were terrified and preoccupied with them – even kings. In 1590, James VI of Scotland – who was later also crowned James I of England – travelled by sea to Denmark to wed a Danish princess, Anne. On the return journey, the fleet was hit by a terrible storm and one of the ship…
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Three of our favorite scary stories from Halloween specials of our past. 🎤Radio Story: The Thing by Thomas McKean When Thomas was a kid, he and a friend saw a shadowy oblong shape following them on a beach. Years later, he feels chained to his bed in the middle of the night when the same figure, then two more hover over him. keywords: Paranormal en…
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Episode Notes 00:00 The Possibility Of Your Avoided Question 01:21 Welcome to Curated Questions 01:59 Tangled Wings' Impact 04:31 The Question That Changes Questions 07:43 When Your Brain Says "Nope" (A Friendly Science Tour) 12:06 The Locked Door Model (Your Map to the Question) 15:11 A Personal Interlude (When I Found My Door) 16:10 From Boardroo…
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When Brigham Young and the Mormons arrived in Utah in the mid-1800s, they encountered a Native American leader who already dominated the region. Wakara, a Timpanogos Ute, was a fierce warrior, prolific horse thief and merciless slave trader. In a new biography, the historian Max Perry Mueller argues Wakara should be considered one of the founding f…
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Send us a text Today’s episode is one that really hits close to the heart — because it’s about the people who spend their lives caring for others, and what happens when no one’s caring for them. You’re about to meet Kevin Dickinson, the founder of GetVitals, and his co-founder and clinical advisor, Amber Smith. They developed a mental health app bu…
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What’s scarier than ghosts or goblins? Trying to figure it all out. In this Halloween-inspired episode, Maria and Jeanine dig into the fear behind choosing a path, from college majors to midlife pivots. They share stories of plans gone sideways, career “hauntings,” and the moments that remind us nobody really has it all figured out. It’s real talk …
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Today we have a bonus episode for you, featuring our very own Francis Lam. How We Survive is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about the messy business of climate solutions. From the glitz and glam of Miami, to the punishing Arizona desert, to a sinking island that our national security depends on, every season takes listeners on an adventu…
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Money isn’t just about math — it’s about mindset. This week, JVN welcomes back financial educator, Her First $100K founder, and Financial Feminist Podcast host Tori Dunlap to the pod to talk about how we can break free from money shame and finally feel confident with our cash! From debt and credit cards to saving, investing, and taxes, Tori breaks …
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“I speak ‘corporate’ and ‘angel’—KPIs by day, Archangel Michael on speed dial.” Catherine Mulligan—corporate executive by day, intuitive by design—joins Jane and Sarah to talk angels, guides, and the very practical side of “woo.” From a childhood rescue by her guardian angel to supporting colleagues through illness, Catherine shows how Spirit fits …
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Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about wh…
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Our 17th annual Halloween special with scary true stories about ghosts, corpses and mortal danger. 🎤Radio Story: Do You Know My Name? by Robert Oakes Robert leads ghost tours, but unlike his father, he’s unsure he’s a believer. After his father dies, Robert’s tour of a haunted house is visited by paranormal investigators, who have him ask a questio…
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New to Endless Thread? Wooooo! We're revisiting some favorites from our archives to welcome you. First up: The cover art for the 1976 paperback edition of Madeleine L'Engle's classic, spooky sci-fi/fantasy novel "A Wrinkle in Time" — featuring a rainbow-winged centaur and a green, glowering, red-eyed face — is iconic. And yet, for nearly 50 years, …
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Toppie reflects on 15 years of podcasting and realizes... he has the SAME problems he had way back in 2010. As in... ZERO PROGRESS! And that doesn't feel so good. Listener interaction! Folks respond to last episode's remembrance of Ramble Redhead. Also, a Stick It Out Your Back Door contribution from DJ Starsage! Listen as DJ get's a super-deluxe C…
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My guest today is Gelet Martínez Fragela, a Cuban journalist and political refugee whose outlet is banned on the island. We trace Cuba’s path from independence to dictatorship, and separate myth from reality on the embargo, healthcare, and poverty. Gelet describes ration cards, compulsory “labor camps,” and why Cuba’s incarceration rate is among th…
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This week, we’re talking: some big considerations following last week’s hypnosis episode, Halloween, money shame, soft-pitching “The Cancelistas,” speaking on panels, smoked fish, Ralph Lauren Christmas, the continued government shutdown, SNAP benefits, the White House Ballroom renovation, $230 Million from the Justice Department, Kristi Noem’s pri…
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The final episode of Hidden Levels explores the story of SEGA developer Tez Okano and the bizarre, meta-game he created: Segagaga. Okano joined SEGA in 1992, witnessing firsthand the company's tumultuous experience in the "console wars" against Nintendo and Sony. In the mid-1990s, SEGA struggled to make hardware that kept up with its rivals. The SE…
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Cookbook season is back, and we talk to the authors of some of our favorite picks. We're joined by Carolina Gelen, who talks to us about learning how to cook, her favorite Romanian dishes, and how she comes up with her signature recipes like Butter Beans alla Vodka, a fast, one-pot dish inspired by the famous vodka pasta sauce. Carolina is the auth…
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Christian Balmer, an anesthesiologist and critical care doctor from Switzerland, joins us to look at the readiness of surgical teams in his organization to recognize and deal with cases that have gone beyond the capacity of the peripheral center to handle. Far from being a readiness plan around technical skills, the team discovers that it is the gr…
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One American company called Strategy owns more than 3% of all bitcoin in existence. In August 2020, its executive chairman, Michael Saylor, pioneered a new business model where publicly listed companies buy cryptocurrency assets to hold on their balance sheet. More than 100 other public companies have since followed Saylor’s lead and become bitcoin…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in August of 2013, when Mather Zickel, Jen Curran, Joel Kim Booster and Julie Threlkeld told stories of times they crossed over the edge. 🎤Live Story: Waiting for the Man by Joel Kim Booster Joel would love to find a kinky Dom to write "Bitch" around his asshole. One night, he plays with a…
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"The most fundamental relationship in any change process is the one that you have with yourself. It's the questions that you ask yourself first and foremost that are the game changers." - Jill Reilly In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with global citizen and author Jill Reilly to explore the power of question…
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Send us a text Are you a critical care nurse or aspiring to become one? If so, you won't want to miss my guest this week, Sarah Vance. With over 15 years of critical care experience, Sarah is dedicated to educating and mentoring nurses, both new and new to critical care. Sarah has a knack for simplifying complex concepts and bringing a lighthearted…
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