Best Erik Reed Podcasts (2025)

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Emily Pabst | Remake The Rules | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #297 1:01:13

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Send us a text This week, we’re joined by Emily Pabst, founder of Remake The Rules, for a thought-provoking conversation on how we make decisions in an AI-driven world. From navigating modern technology with intention to recognizing the pitfalls of decision fatigue, Emily shares practical insights on how to work with AI rather than be overwhelmed b…

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:18:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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The Middle East, Mental Health, and the Crisis of Modern Faith 1:08:28

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Thanks for listening to The Bully Pulpit Podcast, a podcast of the Center for Renewing America. Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have a question you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the Pod: https://x.com/BullyPulpitPod Follow The Squad: https.//x.com/ErikReed https.//x.com/deaninserra https.//x.…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:15:42

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Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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Episode 221: Nadia Boulanger, Teacher Extraordinaire 11:34

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This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodeBy Rocky Mountain Student Media

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Chris with Trailfunds | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #296 54:27

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Send us a text Watch here - https://youtu.be/PslQsJSXTWA?si=YWWej0k0bdEWRTga This week, we’re joined by Chris, co-creator of Trailfunds, a brand-new non-profit App making it easier than ever to donate, or volunteer for your favorite Colorado trails! With the Trailfunds App launching less than a month ago, this is a timely and exciting conversation …

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:24:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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#207 Augustus Doricko - CEO of Rainmaker: Manipulating the Weather 2:03:00

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker’s first pr…

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Genesis Called: It Wants It's Rainbow Back 1:21:38

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Thanks for listening to The Bully Pulpit Podcast, a podcast of the Center for Renewing America. Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. We will be hosting The Bully Pulpit: Live Show at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention on June 9th at 4pm. For more updates, follow us on social media at the handles below. Have a question you want answe…

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Shelley & Erik Branine | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #295 58:04

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Send us a text Watch here - https://youtu.be/nyt8K6oAI4Y?si=xafrGYga3jRTpnZK This week on Discussion Combustion, we’re joined by Shelley and her husband Erik for a powerful and eye-opening conversation that could change the future for students everywhere. Shelley drops mind-blowing knowledge on how students can avoid college debt entirely, by compl…

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#206 Timothy Alberino - Lost Chinkana City: The Greatest Discovery Since Machu Picchu 3:20:33

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Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative hi…

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#205 Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) / CEO of Saronic Technologies 3:51:47

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Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of…

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It’s time for Christians to be culture warriors, the impact of your vote, and how gay will June be? 1:16:38

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Stayed tuned for the Bully Pulpit live show at the 2025 SBC on June 9th at 4pm! For more updates follow us @bullypulpitpod on X and Instagram Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/…

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Connor Lock | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #294 59:21

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Send us a text Watch here - https://youtu.be/VShw_-NkT5I Connor Lock returns for one of the most unforgettable episodes in Discussion Combustion history. We kick things off with a live Staajh cooking segment as Connor whips up next-level cuisine for the crew—flavor, fire, and finesse on full display. From there, the conversation heats up as we dive…

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#204 Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit 4:23:08

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Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTu…

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#203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman 3:20:16

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Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, …

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Media Bias and Its Impact on Politics, Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, and Pope Leo the based 1:16:58

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Stayed tuned for the Bully Pulpit live show at the 2025 SBC on June 9th at 4pm! Stay tuned for more information and registration details. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/dean…

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#202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space 3:09:12

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Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary…

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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance 5:06:50

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…

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Episode 220: Aaron Copland, the Dean of American Music 11:45

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Copland has so cemented himself as an American music figure that he was commonly referred to as "the Dean of American Music"- find out more in this weeks episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode…

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Breaking down the divide between the Republican and Democratic Party and where do Christians go from here? 1:19:06

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Stayed tuned for the Bully Pulpit live show at the 2025 SBC on June 9th at 4pm! Stay tuned for more information and registration details. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/dean…

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Craig Christopherson | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #293 1:12:20

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Send us a text Watch here - https://youtu.be/PFuuGqBFK4E Craig—aka Crawfish Papi—is back on the couch for the first time in years! A longtime friend of the show, Craig has known Kevin and Arthur for over 15 years, and this episode brings all the good vibes of old friends catching up. From hilarious throwbacks and wild stories to honest takes on gam…

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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar 3:02:25

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Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…

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E141: The Bronze Age Collapse and History's Selective Memory 1:03:08

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Today on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg conversation with Samo Burja where they discuss the Bronze Age collapse, technological advancements in ancient civilizations, and the nuanced history of the Roman Empire, along with a detailed analysis of contemporary geopolitical dynamics, particularly focusing on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and i…

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#199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children 3:29:18

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Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human traffickin…

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E140: Why Industrial Revolutions Stall 45:59

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Today on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg conversation with Samo Burja on this week’s Live Players. They discuss the potential industrial revolutions in history, particularly in the Roman Empire and Song Dynasty China, their technological advancements, economic factors, and the reasons these revolutions didn't reach full fruition. — 📰 Be noti…

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Bring back Alcatraz and TGIF, Memes for me but not for thee, and give us Alberta! 1:04:04

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselBy Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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#198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator 4:00:45

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Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro’s journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda n…

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E139: America’s Tech Strategy w/ Qasar Younis, Sen. Jack Reed, and Josh Wolfe 29:38

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This week, we’re featuring a panel discussion from the 2025 Hill and Valley Forum with Josh Wolfe (Lux Capital), Senator Jack Reed (RI), and Qasar Younis, Founder and CEO, Applied Intuition They address talent attraction and retention, China's espionage and surveillance state, immigration policies, dual-use technologies, and the challenges and stra…

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#197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG 3:24:53

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Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority…

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Episode 219: Ravel and Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19 21:19

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It's time to bring Ravel back into our lives, along with a fictional dead princess. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane_pour_une_infante_d%C3%A9funte%2C_M.19_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcodeBy Rocky Mountain Student Media

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Trump's first 100 days in office, the abortion pill, Amazon vs the White House, and More 1:00:37

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselBy Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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#196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry 3:05:13

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and …

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#195 Marat Gabidullin - Wagner Group Commander / Russian Mercenary 1:47:20

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Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters B…

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E138: Palantir CEO Alex Karp & Rep. Ritchie Torres on Innovation & The West | Hill and Valley Forum 2024 30:28

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Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, and Congressman Richie Torres discuss higher education, Palantir's fearless culture, and the importance of contrarianism in driving innovation at the 2024 Hill and Valley Forum. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess — RECOMMENDED PODCASTS: 🎙️…

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Easter Recap, Christianity Today, and the Walker/Teetsel showdown over a 90ft statue 1:13:23

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselBy Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Kyle & Keva | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #292 1:09:17

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Send us a text watch here - https://youtu.be/CORk6z8gfJQ Episode 292 is a certified banger as Kevin and Arthur welcome the powerhouse duo Kyle and Keva from Color of Fashion! With deep roots in the hair and makeup industry, these two bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table. We dive headfirst into the world of skincare, haircare, and th…

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#194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest 3:11:25

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Father Stephen Gadberry is a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained on May 28, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta, he enlisted in the Air Force after high school, serving in Texas, Germany, and Central Iraq during the mid-2000s. With degrees in philosophy and theology from St. Joseph Seminary College and Rome’s …

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E137: AI Safety vs Speed: Helen Toner Discusses OpenAI Board Experience, Regulatory Approaches, and Military AI [The Cognitive Revolution] 1:20:01

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This week on Upstream, we’re releasing an episode of The Cognitive Revolution. Nathan Labenz interviews Helen Toner, director at CSET, about her experiences with OpenAI, the concept of adaptation buffers for AI integration, and AI's role in military decision-making. They discuss the implications of AI development, the need for regulatory policies, …

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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam 4:07:03

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John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) i…

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E136: Trump V2: Tariffs, American Dynamism, Higher Ed | Byrne Hobart 1:02:03

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In this episode, Erik Torenberg and Byrne Hobart discuss the economic consequences of Trump's tariffs, OpenAI's recent innovations, and their implications for white collar work. They also explore the potential market shifts, the resilience of the US dollar as a reserve currency, and the state of elite higher education institutions like Harvard in t…

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Episode 218: Touring Sensation: The Sousa Band! 13:04

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Step right up for the great history of The Sousa Band! Be sure to like, and share with a friend. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Stars_and_Stripes_Forever_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/Hands_Across_the_Sea_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Honored_Dead_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)…

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Holy Week at the White House, Colorado redefines discrimination, and what’s next for BP? 1:07:41

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselBy Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Tristan & Braxton | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #291 47:32

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Send us a text This week, we’re joined by local musicians and owners of Two Goats Garage, Tristan and Braxton! We dive into a fun and wide-ranging conversation about the adventures of vehicle repair, the passion behind playing music, and the unique balance between the two worlds. What We Get Into: Life at Two Goats Garage and fixing rides with styl…

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#192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection 3:41:22

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Lee Strobel is a best-selling author, journalist, and Christian apologist best known for The Case for Christ, which recounts his journey from atheism to faith. A former award-winning legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel has written over 40 books, including The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator. He founded the Strobel Center at Color…

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E135: The Problem With Reserve Currencies and Switching to Crypto w/ Lyn Alden [From the Archives] 57:45

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This week on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg’s 2024 interview with Lyn Alden. Lyn discusses her book 'Broken Money', the impact of the global reserve currency, inflation, interest rates, and provides advice for navigating an uncertain economic future. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/ex…

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#191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions 3:42:38

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Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches pe…

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E134: Atheism’s Decline, Consciousness, and The New Right w/ Ross Douthat 57:08

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Today on Upstream, Ross Douthat joins Erik Torenberg to discuss his new book 'Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious,' exploring the decline of new atheism, the intellectual defense of institutional religion, and the intersection between traditional Christianity, Silicon Valley, and modern materialism. This episode originally aired on Moment of …

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E133: China’s Energy Problem w/ Samo Burja 57:09

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Today on Upstream, we’re releasing a 2024 conversation between Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja. They discuss China's approach to energy security, exploring why China isn't pursuing energy independence despite significant oil production capability and the potential for further development. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication:…

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Tariff Tantrums, Malicious Compliance, and Stay in Your Lane? 1:17:14

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to give us a rating and share with others. Have questions you want answered on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselBy Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel