Best Libero Podcasts (2025)

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Libero 035: Trump, Infantino And The Meaning Of The Club World Cup 58:58

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Now that the Club World Cup is over, Libero’s Miguel Delaney, James Horncastle and Rory Smith discuss what Gianni Infantino’s great jamboree means for football: not just the Saudi money that (indirectly) bankrolled the tournament, but the impetus of American private equity that brought it to this point. Before that, though, they unpack the defining…

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An Investor's Perspective on Women's Sports with Nicki Boyd: Founder and Managing Partner of Sphera Partners 28:39

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In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Nicki Boyd, founder and managing partner of Sphera Partners, who shares her unique journey from a lifelong athlete to a seasoned investor now dedicated to the women's sports ecosystem. Nicki explains why investing in women's sports has transitioned from a DEI initiative to a compelling commercial opportunity, …

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Libero 034: Sesko Reimagined As A Giant Turkey 53:15

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Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney discuss with John Brewin a big week for Arsenal, and a fever dream featuring one of the Gunners’ potential new strikers. Is the pressure on Mikel Arteta or is that just a perception created by the myth of managers being capable of dragging a team over 'the line', whatever that is? Also, (36:14) if Joe Root sat in …

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Libero 033: Can We Not Just Be More Like Wimbledon? 55:41

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On today’s episode Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle and Rory Smith discuss the Club World Cup, where James saw the start of the tournament, with Rory now in New York to see its climax. They ask whether this is the future of football, or just a very clear view of its present. Then conversation returns to last week’s question (27:05): what could th…

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Libero 032: Jesus Had A 2,000-Year Headstart On Ronaldo 56:11

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This episode was recorded before the tragic news about the death of Diogo Jota and his brother. Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and, eventually (18:41), James Horncastle try to get their heads around the sheer size of modern football. What happened to other sports? What special advantage does football have over everything else? And what is it about fo…

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Libero 031: In Sarina We Trust? 54:49

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Can women’s football sustain its exponential growth? Have the men just had a sliding doors without knowing it? The Women’s Euro 2025 gets underway in Switzerland this week with England nursing both (relatively) high hopes and (comparatively) low expectations. Why have two key players withdrawn from the squad? Can England retain their crown? What wi…

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Libero 030: John Textor, Skateboard Champion 52:17

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On today’s Libero, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tariq Panja and John Brewin ask the big question of the summer so far: who is John Textor? And what is going on with the ownership of Lyon and Crystal Palace? Lyon used to be one of Europe’s model clubs but now they are facing the prospect of relegation to Ligue 2. What does this tell us, not only about Textor, …

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Libero 029: Argentina And The Pie Of Football Mystique 1:00:58

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Another summer, another tournament enlivened by marauding hordes of Argentina fans taking over beaches and shopping centres. On today’s Libero, Miguel Delaney, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson discuss what it is that makes Argentinian football culture so passionate and so appealing to outsiders, whether we overlook the reality of it in favour of the …

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Libero 028: Talking About Talking About Transfers 53:01

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Here we go, right into transfer season, so Miguel Delaney, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson discuss how it all actually works from a media perspective, as well as how reporting on it has evolved into an entire industry of its own, an adjunct to the actual football. We also (38:06), aware of our own hypocrisy, discuss an actual big transfer: Florian W…

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Libero 027: Miami Vibes And The Tale Of Walter Da Silva 47:18

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Libero goes on location as James Horncastle reports from the Hard Rock Stadium after Boca Juniors v Benfica. Is our Italian stallion getting swept up by Gianni Infantino’s Club World Cup? Then, back across the Atlantic where John Brewin, Miguel Delaney and Tariq Panja share their thoughts on the tourney so far, where they’re watching on a channel b…

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Libero 026: Hate-Watching The Club World Cup 57:49

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It’s Club World Cup time, and Libero are just as excited as you are. Today, Miguel Delaney, John Brewin and Rory Smith discuss how this tournament came to be, and what its existence tells us about the power (im)balance of world football. In the second half (38:18), they discuss what the tournament might bring as a sporting spectacle: for all the mi…

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Libero 025: Bearded Dragons Being Driven By Trained Pigs 55:32

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On today’s episode James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson and Tariq Panja discuss Luciano Spalletti’s shock (is it?) departure as Italy boss and what bigger meaning does it point to about that state of the Azzurri. Before moving on to the status of the Nations League and asking whether the competition finally hit the big time? Or is it just another need…

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Libero 024: Data Is A Condiment 53:23

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Today Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle and Rory Smith discuss the most wonderful time of the year: the transfer market between football executives. They ask why we have become so fascinated by sporting directors, and why some of them have become almost as famous as the players themselves. James explains the history of the role in Italy, and Rory …

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Libero 023: Held Hostage by Hodgson 52:43

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With Paris Saint-Germain finally ending their cash soaked Qatari quest for a Champions League title John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Tariq Panja discuss how its likeable young team’s emphatic trouncing of Inter may have shielded the owners from the sort of scrutiny they should have received. They get it here. In part two (36:38), discussion turns t…

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Libero 022: Crying Into The Dolmio 27:57

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Brought to you live from the Allianz Arena Munich Football Arena, Miguel Delaney and Rory Smith discuss the fallout from PSG's destruction of Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Produced by: Tom Bassam Email in at [email protected] Follow us on X @podcast_libero Follow us on Bluesky @liberopodcast.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram @l…

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Libero 021: Champions League Final, Premface Edition 53:32

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Today on Libero Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and James Horncastle look forward to Saturday’s Champions League final between Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan. First up is the question of what actually makes for a good Champions League final, whether we ever get what we really want from these games, and whether there being no English team, Real Ma…

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Libero 020: Never Go Full John Terry 50:04

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As European domestic seasons draw to their close, Jonathan Wilson, John Brewin and Tariq Panja consider how and why a different set of clubs have lifted trophies across Europe. They discuss the collapse of the pay-TV market in France to suggest not all is milk and honey within the global game. Has football finance’s growth in importance turned us a…

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Libero 019: The James Horncastle Origin Story 58:07

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Dispatches from Libero's Bilbao Bureau bring word of an all-English European final that was not the greatest advert for the 'Best League in the World™', so instead James Horncastle, John Brewin and Rory Smith discuss the Italian perspective on football in 2025 and how Serie A lost its status as the premier domestic competition. (30:38) We also lear…

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Libero 018: A Fight In The Portsmouth Ferry Port 47:21

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Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney have crossed the Bay of Biscay to see the teams currently 16th and 17th in the Premier League duke it out in the Basque Country with not only Europe's second biggest prize on the line, but also a place in the Champions League. Up front, Libero's intrepid trio of travellers mull over the plotlines…

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Libero 017: Bring On The Mezzanine 53:26

2M ago53:26

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On today’s Libero, Jonathan Wilson, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney start by looking forward to Saturday’s FA Cup final. Everyone knows that the final is no longer the climax of the English football season, but the big question is why? They look at the rising prominence of the league in the 1980s, the advent of the Premier League in 1992 and Ma…

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Libero 016: Don Carlo 54:27

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On today’s episode of Libero, Rory Smith, John Brewin and James Horncastle wonder whether anyone not named Carlo Ancelotti can make sense of the modern Real Madrid, and assess the prospects for Xabi Alonso at the Bernabeu. In part two (33:36) James also takes great pleasure in decreeing that Ancelotti’s appointment as Brazil manager is proof of the…

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Libero 015: The Greatest Champions League Semi Of All? 48:36

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There was nowhere else to start than San Siro after the Champions League semi-final between Inter and Barcelona. Was it the best of all? Why are semis over two legs usually miles more entertaining than finals? Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and John Brewin share their memories, and hail gambling man Hansi Flick as football’s greatest ringmaster. A…

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Libero 014: It's A Bit Like Severance 56:14

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With the Europa League final looking likely to be an all-English affair, Jack Pitt-Brook, Rory Smith and Tariq Panja discuss why - given the Premier League's clear financial advantages - Europe's secondary competition has never really been a priority for the clubs of the 'Best League in the World™'. In part two (42:02), talk turns to Lamine Yamal a…

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Libero 013: Barca's Bloated Mess 53:48

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In the interest of debunking beauty, the first part of the latest episode of Libero starts with Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and Tariq Panja discussing why Barcelona's thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan should never have happened, largely due to the Catalan club's dire financial circumstances and the problems caused by its presidential model, w…

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Libero 012: Marathon Wolf Hall Sessions 45:51

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Today’s episode starts with a look to the Arctic circle, where Bodø/Glimt have become one of the best stories in European football this decade. The small club from northern Norway have won four of the last five league titles and face Tottenham in the Europa League semi-final this week. So how did they do it, and what can the rest of Europe learn fr…

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Libero 011: Steve Parish Saint-Germain 55:55

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On today’s episode, Rory Smith, John Brewin and Jack Pitt-Brooke start off with a look at Paris Saint-Germain, who, for the first time, might well be the best team to watch in Europe. Have they finally moved on from their era of stars? Is a new focus on French talent a sign that they are finally putting football first? Or is it yet another cynical …

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Libero 010: It’s Really More Of A Helix 55:22

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What is it about the early 2000s that football finds so fascinating? Why is the game still so captivated by the career paths and podcast empires of the principal characters from an era that is now a generation past? On today’s Libero, Rory Smith, Tariq Panja and Jonathan Wilson try to answer that question, and also work out whether Pep Guardiola ha…

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Libero 009: The Bountiful South 58:51

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On Libero today, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Wilson, John Brewin and Miguel Delaney consider the Tottenham Hotspur odyssey as Ange Postecoglou faces down his near-certain fate. Can any Spurs manager succeed under the current ownership structure? Has the “Glory Game” been sacrificed for the security of a profitable business? And later in the show, th…

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Libero 008: Prime Barclays Extended Universe 1:00:02

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On Libero today, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith, John Brewin and Tariq Panja ask whatever happened to the lost generation of footballers born in the second half of the 1990s? They should be at their peak now, dominating the global game. And yet it feels as if football belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for so long that they will ultimatel…

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Libero 007: Slapping Brest With a 57 Percent Tariff 49:52

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On Libero today, Jonathan Wilson, James Horncastle, Miguel Delaney and Tariq Panja discuss the new Champions League format. Is it better than what came before? Were there really more surprises? And what tweaks would they like to see. Then they discuss whether a football club can have a DNA — something that for better or worse, often intangible, tha…

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Libero 006: Defund the PGMOL 54:56

3M ago54:56

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On Libero today, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle, John Brewin and Jonathan Wilson discuss whether or not the 2024-25 season has been good or not. What do we mean when we talk about a good season? How do we find the right balance between quality, competitiveness and drama? Then they discuss why football journalists can never get as angry about re…

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Libero 005: Andrea Berta Fan Fiction 51:35

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On Libero today, Jonathan Liew, Miguel Delaney, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson discuss whether elite football is trying to do away with fans, whether it is OK that Chelsea sold their own women's team to themselves, and discover that Jonathan Wilson knows who Angry Ginge is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Libero 004 - Trent, Transfers and Traitors 51:09

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Libero 4 with Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin covers Trent's 'defection', some reflections on classic transfer market shenanigans and the FA Cup - has Wembley really lost it's mythological status? Trent AA (02:30) FA Cup (35:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Libero 003 - The MAGA World Cup 57:28

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How should journalists report Trump's World Cup? Are expectations for Slot's Liverpool unfair?.. and the weird world of the Sports Journalism awards. Today's Liberi are Tariq Panja, Miguel Delaney and Barney Ronay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Libero 002 - Give us the jam now, Thomas 50:09

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Episode two of Libero discusses Thomas Tuchel's chances as the German England football manager (02:00) and the rise of the 'middle class' of well run Premier League clubs (18:42) The Liberi: Jonathan Wilson, Rory Smith, John Brewin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Libero 001 - Has this podcast officially begun? 1:05:30

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Welcome to Libero. The first episode includes a segment on the Geordie Nation and Saudi sportwashing (06:15) and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's grand vision (41:01) Today's Liberi are Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Liew, Barney Ronay and John Brewin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#106 Obesity 2025 - how to turn it around - Dr. Pam Peeke 34:44

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We’re diving into a **critical conversation** on the **Make America Healthy Podcast** with **Dr. Pam Peeke**—a nationally renowned physician, scientist, and expert in integrative medicine. **Episode Title: Obesity 2025 – How to Turn It Around** With obesity rates continuing to rise, this episode takes a deep look at **what’s fueling the crisis** an…

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#105 Transformative power of preventative medicine - Sam Tejada 26:55

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Beth Shaw recently sat down with Sam Tejada, founder of **Liquivida®**, for an inspiring conversation on the **Make America Healthy Podcast**. They explored the transformative power of preventative medicine and functional wellness, diving into the unique offerings of Liquivida’s innovative approach to health and vitality. Founded in 2013 by retired…

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The Future of Pro Volleyball in the US and Cementing a Legacy at Stanford with 3x National Champion and Team USA Libero Morgan Hentz 25:06

6M ago25:06

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In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Morgan Hentz, 3x National Champion Libero for Stanford Volleyball, 3x AVCA First Team All-American, and pro volleyball player for Athletes Unlimited, the Atlanta Vibe of the Pro Volley Federation, and Team USA. We chat about her leadership growth at Stanford, fun memories made in the locker room, how to mainta…

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#104 The Truth about Magnesium - Wade Lightheart 1:01

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The latest episode of the Make America Healthy podcast is here! In this January release, we’re thrilled to feature Wade Lightheart, CSNA, a leading health expert and sponsor from BiOptimizers. Join us as Wade dives into the critical role magnesium plays in achieving optimal wellness. Meet Our Guest, Wade Lightheart: 3-Time All-Natural National Body…

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#103 GUT Matters - the poop scoop with Brenda Watson 33:51

7M ago33:51

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Brenda Watson, a true pioneer in natural health and the driving force behind Vital Planet. Brenda has dedicated her life to helping people find natural solutions to gut health challenges through her groundbreaking product formulations, educational lectures, best-selling books, and PBS television specials. In our c…

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Grizzle Commodity 1x1 - December 2024 5:15:15

7M ago5:15:15

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Live discussions with the top commodity portfolio managers, strategists and management teams - the biggest LIVE event of its kind! We're talking about the most important commodities this cycle: natural gas, oil, copper, gold, silver, uranium and lithium. AGENDA (EST): 0:00 Intro 2:16 Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research 22:00 James Seyffart, Bloomberg 4…

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Copper Mining Rules of Thumb with Ian Harris, CEO Libero Copper 52:33

8M ago52:33

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We had a really insightful conversation with Ian Harris, CEO of Libero Copper on X Spaces, discussing the fundamentals of copper mining - a real 101 / rules of thumb for mining the critical energy metal of the future. Ian brings a wealth of insight to the pod, 20 years of experience in the industry as a mining engineer. Topics include: Macro driver…

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OBESITY with Dr.Sears 19:32

8M ago19:32

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Beth brings us a dear guest, Dr. Sears, very well-known from his Zone Diet. Today we are discussing America´s weight issues, our quick-fix habits, and we are taking a deep look at metabolism and the correct way to eat. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical tr…

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#101 MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN Ft. Del Bigtree 37:33

9M ago37:33

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Join Del Bigtree as he explores pressing issues in America, from food safety to freedom of speech, and discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. As CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), Bigtree has collaborated with Kennedy, founder of Children’s Health Defense, to advocate for vaccine safety, promote i…

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#100 WHY YOU ARE GETTING SICK with Catharine Arniston 28:02

9M ago28:02

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Today Beth has a very informative show with Catharine Arniston, creator and CEO of ENERGYbits®. After her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When C…

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Grizzle Uranium & Battery Metals Roundtable - The New Era of Energy 1:40:56

9M ago1:40:56

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We've entered a new era of power demand, underscoring the significant value of critical energy metals, including: uranium, copper, lithium and nickel. The Uranium & Battery Metals roundtable brings together the top management teams and consultants to help you pinpoint key investment opportunities across each critical metal. COMPANIES: ◼️Denison Min…

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#99 AMINO ACIDS & TOXICITY REMOVAL with Dr. David Minkoff 29:41

9M ago29:41

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Today Beth brings us Dr. David Minkoff, who has made his life mission to help people achieve optimum health, in natural ways. I have changed your code to makeamericahealthy20 and it is now a 20% discount! An alternative healthcare expert, guest lecturer, writer, TV and radio show guest. He also authors two weekly newsletters, the BodyHealth Fitness…

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#98 RED LIGHT THERAPY with Steve Marchese 29:00

10M ago29:00

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Steve Marchese has always been dedicated to following his passion, even when it has led him down an unconventional path. The owners of LightStim created their first business when Steve was 22 and Joni, his now wife, was only 16 years old. Not long afterward, Joni and Steve established the first national auto detailing franchise, Steve’s Detailing. …

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Grizzle Gold & Silver Roundtable - Fall 2024 1:14:58

10M ago1:14:58

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With a Fed triggering a rate cut cycle, we've brought together experts across the industry to discuss the most important topics in precious metals! This roundtable wouldn't be possible without the support of our fantastic partners: Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund, West Red Lake Gold Mines and Grizzle Research & Qua…