Best Joel A Ruiz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 41: Awakening 30:36

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Let's start the next arc! The crew rallies around CL4RK to figure out what's been up with thim the last few weeks. April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Sayra. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. Executive Producers: Andrew Harper and Patrick Holder. Associate Producers: Brandon Taylor,…

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A Post-Mortem on a Moratorium w/James Wallner and Luke Hogg 1:09:11

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now President Trump's signature legislative achievement, including sweeping changes to taxes, immigration, and spending priorities. But buried in the budget reconciliation process, an AI regulation fight became one of the most contentious debates in the entire package. Senator Ted Cruz championed a 10-year moratorium o…

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Episode 875, “The Dadcast” 2:09:25

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Hey, slugger. It’s us, your dads. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we’re breaking out the pool floaties and grilling up a live Q&A! We answer One Piece questions, play some trivia games, and figure out whose mom Kaido is. Featuring special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Sam Leach (Anime Re…

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Todd Leitz | From Fan to Dodgers’ Iconic Voice 48:22

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Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Todd Leitz, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ public address announcer since 2015, whose resonant voice—nicknamed “the Voice of God in Blue Heaven on Earth”—captivates 50,000 fans with authority, humor, and warmth. From calling two World Series and singing the National Anthem to leading the rock band CORE, Todd’s journey as …

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Matthew Bare: The Zenquest of Leaders with Jess Ollenburg 51:07

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Today we’re talking about human partnership with AI, the blank canvas paradox, growing up in family business, pioneering child care in the corporate world, the power of music and so much more. We’re talking with Matthew Bare. Landing Page... Matt Bare: The Zenquest of Leaders with Jess Ollenburg — zenquest.online Here’s a little background on today…

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The Techno-Industrial Policy Playbook: Part II w/Austin Bishop and Julius Krein 56:58

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Last week on the Dynamist, we spoke with several of the architects behind the Techno-Industrial Policy Playbook (TIPP). Part I covered key questions over regulation, trade policy, workforce development, investing in frontier science and technology, and how manufacturing can safeguard national security. In Part II, we dive into one of the pillars of…

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Episode 874, “Are We The Biggies?” (with Dr. Raylene Gomez) 2:52:18

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1153 “The Birth of Loki” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Kirsten Carey (writer, vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway), Sam Leach (our anime recap host) and One Piece scholar Dr. Raylene Gomez! We also have an Anim…

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Felipe Ruiz | Tommy Lasorda’s Right-Hand Man and Faithful Friend 53:25

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Today, I’m privileged to introduce Felipe Ruiz, the steadfast assistant and cherished friend of the late Tommy Lasorda, the iconic MLB manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories in 1981 and 1988 and earned National League Manager of the Year honors twice over his 20-year tenure. From driving Tommy in his final years to pre…

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The Techno-Industrial Policy Playbook w/Robert Bellafiore, Kelvin Yu, Santi Ruiz, and Chris Griswold 54:50

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The U.S. production base has slipped: China passed America in manufacturing output in 2011 and last year ran a surplus roughly equal to Britain’s entire GDP; at current capacity, it would take the United States about eight years to replace key munitions at wartime production rates. The urgency has propelled an alliance of think tanks — the Foundati…

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Episode 873, “A 45 Year Old Minor” 3:10:37

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1152 “A Horrible Day” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist), Vero (OPP contributor and artist) and Delaney Jordan (OPP editor and video essayist)! Next, join Sam and Steve for a double Anime Recap of Episode 1132, “A Pledge to Ginny - Kuma Becomes a…

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China, Made by Apple w/ Patrick McGee 1:05:47

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President Trump’s tariffs on China have highlighted how much American companies, and consumers, depend on products made in China. And arguably no company has been more exposed than Apple. The conventional wisdom in the West is that Apple and other corporations simply flocked to China for cheap, unskilled labor. While that is true, it masks the dept…

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Episode 872, “…And I Would Translate 500 More” (SGS #24) 3:29:06

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1143 through 1…

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Nuclear 101: Reactors of the Future with Ed Petit De Mange, Patrick O’Brien, Kathleen Nelson Romans and Emmet Penney 59:21

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Nuclear power is experiencing a notable revival in policy circles. The Trump administration has moved quickly on this front, drafting executive orders to accelerate plant construction, directing the Pentagon to explore reactor installations on military bases, and reshaping the regulatory landscape. A recent $900 million solicitation for small modul…

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Episode 871, “The Deyassification of St. Killingham by the Coward Eiichiro Oda” 2:33:22

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Oh, no, he’s hot. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1151 “I Get The Idea!!!” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist) Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset”) …

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Keeping Kids Safe Online w/Clare Morell 50:36

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Most American parents say technology makes it harder to raise kids than in the pre-social media era. And while social scientists debate the exact impact of ubiquitous Internet access on children, policymakers are increasingly responding to parents’ concerns. The Kids Online Safety Act, which aims to address the addictive features of social media th…

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Episode 870, “The Triforks” 2:56:16

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Happy 16th Pod-iversary, OPP! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1150 “Domi Reversi” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist), Delaney Jordan (OPP editor and video essayist), and Jose Argumedo (CNN Newsource director/editor, freelance for VIZ Media and Discotek)! Next, join Sam and Kirs…

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Millie May | Life, Love, and Baseball 37:23

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Today’s guest is a down-to-earth sweetheart: Amelia May, or as many know her, Millie—the incredible wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May. Millie’s a Michigan native, a former college soccer and basketball player, and a graduate of Northwood University with a degree in International Business. She’s built a career in human resources, workin…

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Permission to Build: How States Are Shaping our Energy Future w/ Thomas Hochman and Emmet Penney 46:57

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America's infrastructure future isn't being decided in Washington—it's being fought permit by permit in state capitals across the country. While politicians talk about building more, the real bottlenecks are happening where rubber meets bureaucratic road. From Donald Trump to Pete Buttigieg, everyone agrees: America has forgotten how to build thing…

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Episode 869, “Miss Piggimu” 3:26:22

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1149 “One Second” with OPP contributor Jill Knight, friend of the show Ken O’Connor, trivia overlord David Bednar and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Anime Recap is finally back! Join Sam and Ken for a double recap of O…

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Episode 40: A Warrior's Death 32:31

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It'd time to finally see how Vic handles confronting Phil. Will he be able to take Phil down or will Phil kill the whole crew? April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Sayra. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. Featuring Rachel Frawley as Vic. Executive Producers: Andrew Harper and Patrick…

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Digitizing the State: Lessons from Estonia w/Joel Burke and Keegan McBride 54:35

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In an era where government tech projects often end in billion-dollar failures and privacy nightmares, there's a tiny Baltic nation that's quietly revolutionized what's possible. Estonia—a country of just 1.3 million people—has built what might be the world's most efficient digital government. Every public service is online. Digital signatures save …

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Episode 39: Feeding Time 33:00

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Vic and the crew are now heading into battle with the rest of the toddlers and are about to come face to face with Phil. April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Sayra. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. Featuring Rachel Frawley as Vic. Executive Producers: Andrew Harper and Patrick Holde…

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A Conservative Realignment on Antitrust w/FTC Commissioner Mark Meador 57:50

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Mark Meador is the newest commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, which plays a dual role: enforcing both antitrust and consumer protection laws. It also serves as America's de facto technology regulator, including overseeing digital privacy and cybersecurity issues. Commissioner Meador embodies the political realignment reshaping conservativ…

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Episode 868, “Cien Yaoi Petals” (with Marianne Bray) 1:31:23

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1148 “Ronja” with special guest Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free…

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Episode 38: Toddler Soldiers 27:37

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Time to see if the crew has what it takes when they come up against... toddler soliders. April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Sayra. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. Featuring Rachel Frawley as Vic. Executive Producers: Andrew Harper and Patrick Holder. Associate Producers: Birras, …

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Anthony Robles | Faith, Grit, and Unstoppable Story 25:41

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Welcome to With Priscilla, where we dive into authentic stories that inspire and connect us. Today, I’m thrilled to sit down with Anthony Robles, the NCAA wrestling champion whose journey from Mesa, Arizona, to the top of the sport shines in the 2024 film Unstoppable, now streaming on Amazon Prime. The biopic, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon…

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Unions and the New Right w/Liya Palagashvili 46:31

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For decades, conservatives treated unions like an economic flu—tolerable in small doses, but best avoided altogether. But starting with Trump's election in 2016, that narrative began to unravel, with prominent Republicans increasingly taking pro-union positions. Perhaps the most striking example was Teamsters President Sean O'Brien speaking at the …

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Episode 867, "Holding Space for Shanks" (with Joel Ruiz and Evan Brando) 2:41:30

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Delaney and Vero are back in the hot seat with a new installment of the game of games, the Boyfriend Bracket - a completely scientific tournament to determine who’s got the best One Piece boyfriend. This week it’s Daddy vs Daddy in a LIVE all-DILFs smackdown with our panel of competitors - Shannon Strucci (Fight Together co-host, actual play perfor…

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AI for Science and Discovery, w/Austin Carson 53:55

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The race to harness AI for scientific discovery may be the most consequential technological competition of this time—yet it's happening largely out of public view. While many AI headlines focus on chatbots writing essays and tech giants battling over billion-dollar models, a quiet revolution is brewing in America's laboratories. AI systems like Alp…

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Episode 37: Asteroid 726 32:56

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Now that the crew is done with training, it's time for a warrior's feast before the fight. April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Sayra. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. Featuring Rachel Frawley as Vic. Executive Producers: Andrew Harper and Patrick Holder. Associate Producers: Birras…

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Joel Goldberg | Small Ball, Big Dreams 44:55

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Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Joel Goldberg, the Emmy Award-winning TV broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals, anchoring every pre and post game show and reporting in-game. Joel hosts the podcast Rounding the Bases and is the author of Small Ball Big Results and Small Ball Big Dreams. He also runs a speaking business, teaching organizations how to…

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Episode 866, “You Have It Set To Uncool” 2:40:41

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On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1147 “What We’re Afraid Of” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus, Bryan Newton (director on Invincible Fight Girl, Teen Titans Go and Rick and Morty) and Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter…