Best Joshua Cooper Podcasts (2025)

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#217 Augustus Doricko - Did Cloud Seeding Cause the Texas Floods? 50:54

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Shawn Ryan Show has donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Donate & Get Involved - https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker Technology Corp., a company focused on cloud seeding and weather modification. A Thiel Fellow and rising figure in climate tech, Do…

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: The Most Undervalued WR Room in Fantasy! 55:02

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return with another exciting episode of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! They kick things off with a look at some intriguing draft strategies emerging from the legendary Scott Fish Bowl fantasy league. (01:28) After the break, the crew dives into why the San Francisco 49ers might have the most un…

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#216 Katherine Boyle - America's Defense Tech Renaissance 3:04:13

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Katherine Boyle is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of its American Dynamism practice, investing in sectors such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure. She serves on the boards of Apex Space and Hadrian Automation, and is a board observer for Saronic Technologies and Castelion. Previously, she was a partner …

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715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas 1:12:12

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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…

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Building Trust and Value in B2B Sales Negotiations, Ep #462 16:16

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This week on the show, Marit Chervier de Ruiter brings her expertise in combining commercial structure with psychoanalytical principles to help businesses achieve long-lasting results in negotiation and sales. We dig into the critical differences between negotiation strategy and tactics, Marit shares game-changing tips for high-stakes negotiations,…

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2025 What Ifs: More WR Questions! 1:04:24

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones reunite for another jam-packed episode, starting with the latest headlines from around the league. They react to Jonnu Smith being traded to Pittsburgh, the Dolphins luring Darren Waller out of retirement, Breece Hall’s quest to become a top-tier RB, and the unconventional strategy teams are plannin…

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#215 Charles Hoskinson - Cardano Founder on the Secret DARPA AI Project That Became Siri 5:05:25

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Charles Hoskinson is the CEO and Founder of Input Output Global (IOHK), the company behind the Cardano blockchain, a proof-of-stake platform hosting the ADA cryptocurrency. A mathematician by training, Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum in 2013. He launched IOHK with Jeremy Wood in 2015, raising $62 million in a 2017 ICO for Cardano, initially targeting…

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714 The Real Charles Dickens (with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas) | Dickens and the Theatre 1:25:00

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…

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#214 Jay Cal - SAS Operator Charged with Murder 6:28:19

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Jay Cal is a former British special forces operator who served in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment following a distinguished career as a Royal Marine Commando. After passing the grueling SAS selection process—known for its 90% dropout rate—Jay went on to serve in high-stakes operations including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and…

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713 The Odyssey (with Daniel Mendelsohn) | The History of Literature Podcast Tour! 1:34:43

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…

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Persuasion Sandwiches and Logic Levers, Ep #461 25:26

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Sean Sidney is known for his original negotiation concepts like "logic levers," the "persuasion sandwich," and "Bluff-4," and has trained more than 8,000 professionals to secure better deals and deliver real business value. I’m talking to Sean this week all about how procurement pros gain leverage in even the most high-stakes deals. Sean generously…

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Doomscroll 24: Hasan Piker 1:08:27

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My guest is Hasan Piker, a live streamer and political commentator. We discuss the state of the online left and the massive rightward shift of young men toward Donald Trump and the Republican party.I sat down with Hasan during his suspension from Twitch. He reads a misleading headline published in the New York Post. Later, we discuss the strategic …

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Titanic with Mark B. Perry 1:33:13

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 370) — Twentieth Century-Fox's "Titanic" starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb claims to draw facts from 1912 congressional inquiries, so how well does it do when we compare it to history? Where to watch Titanic (1953) ⁠Get Mark's book Mark B. Perry is the author of the novel "And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A N…

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25 Players in 25 Years: Mina Kimes on Nos. 25-21 56:31

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to reveal numbers 25 through 21 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. Gregg and Mina start the list with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (02:59), followed by Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens at number 24 (13:20), Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt at number 23 (22:59), Pro Footb…

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#213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Millions of Acres of Public Land? 1:50:38

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Make your voice heard by calling your Senator’s office directly to let them know that your public lands are not for sale. Find your Senator's contact information here - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Braxton McCoy—veteran, rancher, and public lands advocate—joins us to break down a controversial Senate proposal that could lead…

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712 Shakespeare's Greatest Love (with David Medina) | New Play About Shakespeare's Collaboration with Marlowe 59:46

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He might be the greatest writer about love that the world has ever known. But as is so often the case with Shakespeare, the biographical record raises as many questions as it answers. How often did Shakespeare fall in love, and with whom, and what happened? Who was Shakespeare's greatest love? In this episode, Jacke talks to David Medina about his …

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Answering All of Your Questions Before Training Camp! 45:56

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Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you another exciting edition of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! They open the show ranking Brian Thomas Jr and Travis Hunter among the best WR duos in the league and debate whether or not we’re overlooking the Saints for fantasy. (1:41) Then, the guys answer your biggest fantasy questions including wher…

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:19:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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711 How Does Literature Handle Atrocities? (with Bruce Robbins) | My Last Book with Hemingway Expert Alex Vernon | Who Will Come to Jacke and Emma's Party? 1:13:28

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For millennia, literature has represented humanity at its finest. Over the same period of time, human beings have been committing the worst acts of mass violence imaginable. How have authors addressed these atrocities? Have they shown an ability to look at their own nation with the critical eyes of a stranger? And if so, have works of imagination p…

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Pro Tips for Staying Calm During Negotiations, Ep #460 20:27

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I’m sitting down with Kent Kononoff, a seasoned B2B sales leader with over 25 years of experience in sales and sales leadership. Kent is known for his expertise in value-based selling, collaborative negotiation, and strategic planning to drive high-stakes deals. Kent shares his go-to collaborative approach, his favorite negotiation tactics like cal…

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Tight End Dead Zones 1:03:09

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Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones open the show with the breaking news that Aaron Rodgers has confirmed that 2025 will be his final NFL season. Then, the guys break down the rest of the most fantasy-relevant headlines including the QB competition in Indianapolis and Deebo Samuel’s role in the Commanders' offense. (2:27) After the break, Florio and…

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Doomscroll 23.5: Catherine Liu 12:08

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My returning guest is Catherine Liu. We discuss the crisis of elite academies, the influence of Foucault, a certain Twitter controversy, Thomas Piketty’s concept of the Merchant Right, the transformation of the artworld under neoliberalism and much more.You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www…

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:11:33

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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710 Weird and Wonderful Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome (with Paul Chrystal) | A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Two Listeners Follow Their Dream (And Create Something Amazing) 1:00:09

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It's another action-packed episode! First, Jacke relays the story of a long-time listener who worked some mundane jobs before becoming an artistic bookmaker. Then Jacke talks to author Paul Chrystal about his work diving into lesser-known ancient texts for his book Miracula: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. And in between, Ja…

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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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Top Negotiation Tactics Sales Pros Need to Stop Overlooking, with Mark Raffan Ep #459 28:22

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Welcome back to the Sales Reinvented podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by globally recognized negotiation expert Mark Raffan, founder of Negotiations Ninja and author of "Nine Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders." Mark is known for his straightforward, actionable insights that drive real results. Our conversation unravels the often-m…

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RB/WR Dead Zones 51:02

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Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones open the show detailing their expectations for the Steelers offense, second year WR Keon Coleman and the crowded running back room in Arizona. (2:46) Next, the guys share some advice for drafting the running back position and explain which rounds and players fall into the ‘dead zone.’ Which running back rooms are the s…

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Doomscroll 23: Catherine Liu 1:20:07

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My returning guest is Catherine Liu, a professor of film and media studies at UC Irvine. She is the author of "Virtue Hoarders: the Case Against the Professional Managerial Class". We explore the psychological significance of “trauma” and “care” within the liberal discourse today. Liu describes a moral panic among elites where the language of perso…

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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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709 Black American Humor (with Damon Young) | The Greatest American Joke Ever Told? 1:31:52

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DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing.…

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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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708 Science Fact and Science Fiction (with Keith Cooper) | AI Discovers a Work of Ancient Philosophy and Dreams Up a Reading List 1:11:01

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For decades, writers and filmmakers have imagined worlds where characters can do things like watch a double sunset (on Tatooine, of course), or stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora. But even as works like Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar have enticed us with their fictional renditions of…

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Balance Competition and Cooperation Instead of Compromise with Dr. Joshua Weiss, Ep #458 23:26

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In this episode, we dive into the complex world of negotiation with Dr. Joshua Weiss, an expert in conflict resolution. Dr. Weiss is known for his ability to balance competition and cooperation in high-stakes negotiations, which allows negotiators to reach optimal agreements without compromising on key objectives. He walks us through the difference…

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2025 What Ifs: WR Edition 1:00:17

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones open the show a discussion on LQ’s haterade for Cooper Kupp before discussing the latest fantasy-relevant news including Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers and the Texans signing Nick Chubb to a one-year deal. (0:27) Next, the crew debates whether or not Terry McLaurin skipping minicamp is a bi…

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Doomscroll 22.5: Jen Pan 11:46

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This is a subscribers only episode. My guest is Jen Pan, the author of Selling Social Justice (2025). Jen and I breakdown these topics further and speak candidly about our frustration with elite institutions. I also share one of the more ridiculous political horseshoe stories from my social media research…You can get access to the full catalog for …

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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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707 Emile Zola (with Robert Lethbridge) | Graham Greene's Only Ghost Story | My Last Book with Irina Mashinski 1:00:42

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For years, listeners have been requesting an episode devoted to the French novelist, journalist, playwright, and public intellectual Émile Zola (1840-1902). In this episode, Jacke talks to author Robert Lethbridge, whose new book Émile Zola: A Determined Life presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and times of the celebrated French…

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Anthony Richardson and CJ Stroud Injured, RJ Harvey's Value Takes a Hit and Why We're High on Caleb Williams! 59:35

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you another exciting edition of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! They open the show discussing the negative impact that a JK Dobbins signing could have for Broncos RB RJ Harvey and detail how Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury impacts the QB competition in Indianapolis. (2:19) Then, the g…

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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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The Noble Way to Negotiate (And Still Close Big Deals) with Lisa Earle McLeod, Ep #457 22:39

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Most people–even most salespeople—walk into a negotiation focused on what they want. They’re thinking about numbers, margins, and commission. But that lens makes it easy to miss the real levers that move a deal forward. Lisa Earle McLeod breaks down why effective negotiators don’t start with tactics—they start with the other person’s world. What do…

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2025 What Ifs: RB Edition 1:03:33

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones open the show with the latest fantasy-relevant news including Sean Payton’s optimism for Audric Esteme, the Commanders running it back with Brian Robinson Jr, and Isiah Pacheco bulking up this offseason! (2:19) Next, the crew tackles the biggest “What If?” scenarios at the running back position head…

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Classic: Saving Private Ryan with Marty Morgan 2:09:01

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…

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Doomscroll 22: Jen Pan 1:03:16

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My guest is Jen Pan, formerly a host of The Jacobin Show and a staff writer at the New Republic. She is the author of “Selling Social Justice” — out now from Verso Books. We discuss the DEI industry, the New Deal, American inequality and why the rich love anti-racism. Her writing has appeared in The Nation, The Atlantic, Dissent, and Damage Magazin…

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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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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Something or Nothing? Cleveland's QB Competition, Travis Hunter's Impact and MORE! 53:03

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return with another jam-packed episode of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! They kick things off with a recap of Florio’s trip to Indianapolis and weigh in on the idea of NFL players competing in the 2028 Olympics. (1:10) Then, the crew dives into the latest fantasy-relevant storylines: the QB com…

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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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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

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Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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Strategies and Tactics to Drive Value and Close Deals with Sonia Dumas, Ep #456 21:54

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What determines value in your company? What should founders be asking themselves regarding pricing to determine value in their company? How do you know an effective negotiation strategy? On today’s episode, Paul Watts welcomes back Sonia Dumas. Sonia is a selling strategist, entrepreneur, and co-author of The Market Ownership Method: 7 Proven Princ…

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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, …