Best Jack Douglass Podcasts (2025)

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30. Why Generosity Makes You Rich 59:27

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19h ago59:27

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In this episode of Holding It Lightly, hosts Lauren Douglass and Brad Stewart dive into the messy, meaningful layers of generosity, not just as a virtue, but as a lens for living. From the parallels between improv and real human connection, to the tension between profit and purpose, they explore how generosity shows up (or doesn’t) in culture, poli…

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Welcome Back to Erin Is The Funny One! 0:56

2d ago0:56

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Well hello! You’ve stumbled onto Erin Is the Funny One, the weekly podcast hosted by YouTuber Jack Douglass (jacksfilms) and his wife Erin Breslin (the funny one). Each episode features a quiz (“Is this a Pokemon or prescription drug?”), a game (“Guess the impression in one word”), or a secret 3rd thing (“Debate Night”). Listeners can call the podc…

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29. What Are The Soapbox Christians Yelling About? 50:24

24d ago50:24

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In this episode, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart dive into one of the most common phrases in Christianity “Jesus died for your sins” and ask: wait, what does that really mean? Whether you grew up in church, left it long ago, aren't sure what you believe (if anything), or are just curious about the stories we inherit and the ones we choose to keep, …

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28. Is Ambition Gross? 59:22

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What if ambition doesn't mean climbing the ladder, but carving your own path entirely? In this episode of Holding It Lightly, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart unpack what it means to be ambitious, but through a different lens: less about chasing status, power, or money, and more about living with intention, curiosity, and heart. If you’ve ever wonde…

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27. The Agony of Change 1:05:35

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In this episode of Holding It Lightly, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart get real about what happens when life knocks you down, and you're forced to make changes you didn't ask for. From job losses to heartbreak, they dive deep into how it feels when things don’t go according to plan, and how to move through it when you’re left picking up the pieces.…

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Share The Wisdom with Sam Adler of Humanware 1:12:30

4M ago1:12:30

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In this episode, your host Doug Cram is joined by a special guest Sam Adler from Humanware. Doug and Sam delve into Sam’s educational and life background and Sam’s experience working for Humanware for 21 years despite being visually impaired. Sam also share insights into and discusses some of the products from Humanware. We hope you enjoy another e…

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26. Money Talks 1:15:56

4M ago1:15:56

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Money—it’s something we all deal with, but how do we keep it from taking over? In this episode of Holding It Lightly, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart explore our ever-changing relationship with money: how it intersects with social media, how it evolves through life, and why money itself isn’t good or bad—it’s all about how we approach it. Tune in f…

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25. Spiritual Materialism and How to Not Stay Surface 48:19

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This week on Holding It Lightly, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart dive into the fascinating and often misunderstood topic of spiritual materialism. What is it? How can we recognize when we’re slipping into the trap of surface-level spirituality—using mindfulness or personal growth as a way to boost our ego rather than truly transform? In this conver…

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24. Trump Won Again. Now What? 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

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In this episode, Lauren and Brad dive into a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the aftermath of Trump's victory in the election. How do we maintain our peace in the midst of the unease we will all experience in the next four years? We explore the tensions between liberals and conservatives, asking the question: Can we love our "enemie…

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23. WTF is Gratitude? 1:04:31

7M ago1:04:31

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This week, Lauren n Brad dive into the question, "WTF is gratitude?" We see it on T-shirts, journals, and in every "live your best life" mantra, but what does it really mean? Is gratitude just another wellness trend, or is there something deeper behind the hype? In this episode, we unpack our mixed feelings about how gratitude is marketed today, ex…

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Sharing The Wisdom With Corinne Nero and Bali March Of OrCam 56:48

8M ago56:48

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In this episode, your host Benjamin Keeley is joined by special guests Bali March and Corinne Nero from Orcam. Ben, Corinne, and Bali discuss some rumors and misconceptions surrounding Orcam, including the rumor of them moving away from the visual impairment space. Corinne and Bali also gives us some updates on the Orcam products, and the effects I…

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22. The Sacred Dance vs. The Survival Dance 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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This week’s episode of Holding It Lightly dives into the concept of the sacred dance. Bear with us, as Lauren shares her experiences at Burning Man—hopefully adding value rather than inducing any eye rolls. The sacred dance is all about letting go and reconnecting with your life force, while the survival dance represents our daily routines and how …

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21. Midlife Doesn't Have to Be a Crisis 1:08:05

9M ago1:08:05

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This week we dive deep into why the midlife crises is so often referenced but so poorly understood. We instead invite you to rethink this period as a profound opportunity to transform—a symbolic death of the old self to make way for the vibrant new life waiting to bloom. This episode is particularly special to us, as many of our friends and listene…

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Sharing the Wisdom With Petr Kucheryavyy of Spectrum 1:18:11

9M ago1:18:11

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In this episode, your host Benjamin Keeley is joined by a special guest Petr Kucheryavyy from Spectrum. Ben and Petr delve into Petr’s background and how he lost his eyesight. Petr also discusses his experience working with Spectrum and building the accessibility program. Petr also talks about giving back to the disabled community and what Spectrum…

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20. Growing Younger as You Grow Older 1:17:42

9M ago1:17:42

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I once saw a meme that said "One day, you went out to play with your friends for the last time ever, and you had no idea." Yeah, we aren't sure it needs to be that way either. In this episode, we look into Getting Younger As We Get Older, how a beginner's mindset can help put you in the right mindspace and heartspace for connection, calm, and wonde…

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19. Finding God & the 12 Steps with Patrick McCartney 1:23:12

10M ago1:23:12

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In this week's episode, Lauren and Brad are joined by the incredibly talented Patrick McCartney—an actor, improviser, and seasoned Second City performer. Patrick opens up about his journey as a recovering alcoholic, sharing profound insights on spirituality, God, and the transformative power of the 12-step program. We wanted to talk to Patrick abou…

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Sharing the Wisdom With Amos Miller of Glidance 1:12:44

10M ago1:12:44

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In this episode, your host Benjamin Keeley is joined by a special guest Amos Miller from Glidance. Ben and Amos delve into Amos’ life, background, and how he lost his eyesight. Amos also discusses his company by the name of Glidance and a new product that Glidance is coming out with called Glide. Amos shares a plethora of wisdom through his life an…

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18. How to Tap Into Your Flow & Use Righteous Energy 1:06:59

10M ago1:06:59

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It's opposites week on Holding It Lightly! Last week, Lauren and Brad dove into the art of rest, relaxation, and embracing laziness. This week, they're flipping the script and exploring how to tap into focused energy and find your flow. Join them as they discuss how to channel your energy to plant the seeds for the life you want to grow while also …

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17. The Power of Relaxation, Sitting, and Embracing Laziness 1:02:53

11M ago1:02:53

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This week on Holding It Lightly, Lauren and Brad explore the vital case for embracing laziness, relaxation, and the simple act of sitting. Life demands a balance between planning, setting goals, and taking ownership of our experiences. Yet, the most profound moments often arise when we sit peacefully, free from the need to grasp for more. In our cu…

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16. How to Experience Life, Not Deliver Outcomes 1:10:41

11M ago1:10:41

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Join Lauren and Brad as they make the case for laziness - sort of....this week explores the art of embracing life's flow and essence while moving beyond a fixation on outcomes. They delve into the concept of creating art for the sheer joy of being and self-expression, emphasizing the value of this pure approach over a results-driven mindset. In thi…

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Share The Wisdom With Lukas Behnken and Jack Chen Of Surpassing Sight 1:21:32

12M ago1:21:32

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Welcome back to another season of Share The Wisdom. In this episode, your host Benjamin Keeley is joined by two special guests, Lukas Behnken and Jack Chen of the soon to be released film, Surpassing Sight. Ben sits down with Lukas and Jack to discuss their backgrounds and how Jack lost his eye sight. Lukas and Jack also discuss the creation of the…

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15. The Beauty is in the Journey: Deconstruction to Reconstruction 1:07:18

12M ago1:07:18

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Join Brad and Lauren on this week's episode of "Holding It Lightly" as they explore the profound themes of deconstruction and reconstruction in personal belief systems. They delve into the challenging process of stepping away from the familiar structures of religion, community, and faith, unraveling and examining each facet along the way. Both host…

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Share The Wisdom with American Printing House 55:26

1y ago55:26

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In this episode, we are joined by special guests Besty Huggins and Joe Hodge from American Printing House For The Blind also known as APH. Doug, Besty, and Joe delve into the educational backgrounds of both Betsy and Joe along with describing what American Printing House For The Blind is. Betsy and Joe also share insights into what they do for APH.…

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14. All About LOVE 1:11:37

1y ago1:11:37

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Love is on the brain this week! Tune in to this week's episode of where Lauren and Brad explore the profound topic of love. Together they delve into questions like "What is love?" and "How do we obtain it?" guided by the wisdom found in Bell Hooks' book "All About Love." Listen to them examine why society has often presented us with a skewed defini…

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13. We are All Just Animal (Instincts) 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

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Join Lauren and Brad for this week's episode of Holding It Lightly as we explore the fascinating realm of Enneagram instincts. They say that while a thought moves at the speed of x, an emotion moves at 10x, and your instinct races at 100x. In this episode, we delve into the three primal instincts that drive us from the depths of our gut: Self-prese…

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12. How to Have Faith & to Learn to Trust Yourself 54:15

1y ago54:15

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Tune in to this week's episode of Holding It Lightly, where Brad and Lauren explore the powerful themes of faith and self-trust. Join us as we delve into how to cultivate genuine faith in ourselves and in the universe—not the cliché wooden home decor sign kind of faith, but a deep and authentic trust in the natural flow of life. Tune in with Lauren…

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11. Somatic Healing & The Body with Lyssa Mandel 1:25:20

1y ago1:25:20

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Welcome to this week's episode of Holding It Lightly! Join hosts Lauren and Brad as they dive deep into the world of healing and self-discovery with special guest Lyssa Mandel. Lyssa, an incredible somatic healer and astrology guru, joins the conversation to shed light on the intricacies of our bodies and share invaluable insights on the path to he…

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10. Metamorphosis: Exploring Life, Death, and Rebirth with Florence! 1:11:07

1y ago1:11:07

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Welcome to Holding It Lightly! This week, we're thrilled to introduce our very first guest, Florence Friebe. Florence wears many hats as an improviser, healer, and spiritual seeker, too. Join us as Florence shares her journey of confronting mortality head-on and experiencing a powerful rebirth through plant medicine. In this episode, Lauren Douglas…

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9. What The Hell? 1:14:31

1y ago1:14:31

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Join hosts Lauren and Brad as they fearlessly dive into one of the most provocative concepts: hell. In this episode of Holding It Lightly, they embark on a thought-provoking journey to unravel the layers of meaning behind this age-old notion. Delving into the origins of the concept, they examine its historical roots and how it has evolved over time…

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8. Enoughness Part 2 1:01:54

1y ago1:01:54

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Even more enough! Tune in to this week's episode of "Holding It Lightly" as hosts Lauren and Brad dive into insightful discussions sparked by the second episode of "Enoughness." Delve into the complexities of dating and the pursuit of feeling "enough" even when seeking a partner with differing desires. Explore the theme of travel and the profound r…

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7. Enoughness: How to Feel Like You Are Enough 1:25:06

1y ago1:25:06

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Join us as we explore why society constantly bombards us with messages that we're not enough, and how these beliefs shape our lives. In this week's episode, Brad and Lauren take a deep dive into the pervasive feelings of inadequacy that plague so many of us. We turn the spotlight on the root causes of our collective struggle with self-worth. From s…

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6. It's the Enneagram! Part 2 1:12:22

1y ago1:12:22

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In this Enneagram part two episode, we talk through enneagram numbers 6, 7, and 8. Join us as we navigate the unique traits and tendencies of the Enneagram types, discussing how individuals belonging to these numbers can embark on a journey towards healthier living. Through embracing acceptance and self-awareness, we explore how individuals can com…

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5. It's the Enneagram! (Part 1) 1:29:10

1y ago1:29:10

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The Enneagram can be one of the most difficult and transformative things you’ll ever learn about yourself……..so let’s at least have a fun time with it, right?! In this episode, Lauren guides us through her introductory course, tapping into the wisdom of Beatrice Chestnut, Richard Rohr, and Andreas Ebert among others, while keeping it lighthearted a…

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4. Holy Goallessness and The Path of Redemption 1:12:29

1y ago1:12:29

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In Episode 4, Lauren and Brad dive into the liberating concept of Holy Goallessness. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between goal attainment and spirituality, advocating for nonattachment, finding flow, and the joy of living life without fixating on outcomes. We delve into the challenging conversation of setting boundaries with fam…

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3. Navigating Spiral Dynamics Part 2 1:52:27

1+ y ago1:52:27

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Lauren & Brad explore continue our journey and wrap up our overview of Spiral Dynamics and why we are being called to change our minds. If you heard part 1 and want to know more about advanced levels of Spiral Dynamics (Yellow to Turquoise), tune in! Is it long and rambling? Always! But will you learn something new about the pathway to transformati…

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2. Why Manifestation Culture Isn't It & How to Love More 1:14:14

1+ y ago1:14:14

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Welcome back to Holding It Lightly with your hosts, Lauren and Brad! Today, we're excited to delve deeper into the captivating world of Spiral Dynamics in part 2 of our exploration. We are also tackling why we think manifestation culture can put you on the wrong path, and that deeper love relationships can exist when you let go of the things you wa…

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Holding It Lightly Trailer 0:58

1+ y ago0:58

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Why should you listen to Holding It Lightly? This trailer explains who we are and what we will talk about that will hopefully help us all keep walking each other home. Join Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart on an exciting new podcast adventure packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of ‘aha!’ moments!…

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1. Moving Into the Second Half of Life 1:30:30

1+ y ago1:30:30

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Join hosts Brad Stuart and Lauren Douglass as they embark on a journey to explore the second half of life with curiosity, compassion, and humor. In their debut episode, Brad and Lauren share their motivations for starting the podcast and delve into why they're tackling the sometimes murky waters of midlife. With many of their friends pondering life…

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The Mind of Money: Short Term Rentals 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

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The Mind of Money: Short Term Rentals by Douglass LodmellBy Douglass Lodmell

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The Mind of Money: Year End Tax Planning 9:30

1+ y ago9:30

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The Mind of Money: Year End Tax Planning by Douglass LodmellBy Douglass Lodmell

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Seeing Clearly With Eschenbach 49:40

2y ago49:40

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In this episode, your host Doug Cram talks to Ken Bradley, President and CEO of Eschenbach Optik of America. Doug and Ken delve into the fascinating history of Eschenbach, an innovative company founded in Germany over 100 years ago. Ken shares insights about his early life, education, and career experience. Ken also highlights some of the magnifyin…

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Episode 6: David Bowie with Anuvab Pal and Pauline Eyre 1:06:28

2+ y ago1:06:28

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This isn't Major Tom! This Is A Music Quiz. This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss as the quizmaster and Michael Legge and Bethany Black as team captains competing to be top of the charts. Today we're going to see who has the best sound and vision. This week we have week we Anuvab Pal (Bugle Podcast) & Pauline Eyre (EyreLeighDoors podca…

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Episode 5: Cover Songs with Rachel Fairburn & Toussaint Douglass 1:05:10

2+ y ago1:05:10

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This isn't plaigarism of another music-themed panel show podcast! This Is A Music Quiz. This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss as the quizmaster and Michael Legge and Bethany Black as team captains competing to be top of the charts. We love using other people's material, so this week I have copied and pasted this intro. This week we hav…

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Learning Music By Ear 55:12

2+ y ago55:12

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In this episode of Share The Wisdom S1E6, your host Doug Cram talks with a Mr. Bill Brown with Valdosta Music & Publishing an organization dedicated to teaching music to the blind and vision impaired.By Douglass Cram, Bill Brown

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Episode 4: Rivalries with Taylor Glenn and Jonny Awsum 1:13:35

2+ y ago1:13:35

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This isn't a beef (cos we have two vegans on)! This Is A Music Quiz. This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss as the quizmaster and Michael Legge and Bethany Black as team captains competing to be top of the charts. We had a hard time recording this as we had to seperate the guests via zoom (because they famously hate each other) (they do…

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Episode 3: Film Music with Sarah Callaghan and Jack Gleadow 1:14:47

2+ y ago1:14:47

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This isn't a famous film quiz podcast! This Is A Music Quiz This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss as the quizmaster and Michael Legge and Bethany Black as team captains competing to be top of the charts. Time to settle the score with this episodes theme: Film Music. Hope you can find some lovely pearls (and deans) in the answers this w…

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Episode 2: Glam Metal with Bilal Zafar & Sooz Kempner 1:09:44

2+ y ago1:09:44

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Welcome back to our second episode! This isn't the paradise city, This is a Music Quiz! This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss, Michael Legge and Bethany Black, as they compete to be top of the charts. This week you are be a proper diva, and hope Matt won't be Dokken any points from you. Our guests this week are sweet childs o'mine: Bil…

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InSigght on Hable One & StellarTrek. 1:04:41

2+ y ago1:04:41

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In this episode of Share The Wisdom S1E7, your host Doug Cram talks with Jose Cintron a Assistive Technology Specialist with Florida Vision Technology an organization dedicated to improving the lives of the visually impaired and blind with solutions to help in school, work, and leisure activities. for over the past 23 years.…

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Episode 1: 80’s Pop with Nick Helm & Alexis Strum (Pilot) 1:13:23

2+ y ago1:13:23

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Welcome to our debut podcast! This isn't Stranger Things, This is a Music Quiz! This is the panel show podcast featuring Matt Hoss, Michael Legge and Bethany Black, as they compete to be top of the charts. This week you are going back to the eighties. Gnarly. Pop your neon spandex and spice up your mullet as we welcome Nick Helm and Alexis Strum on…

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Understanding Life with a service dog 1:04:03

2+ y ago1:04:03

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In this episode your host Doug Cram talks with Leslie Hoskins from the Organization Leader Dog. As they answer for thousands of people who are in critical need of training & services to help you navigate for travel and independence.By Douglass Cram