Best Mande John Podcasts (2025)

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The Patriot Zone hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp! 3:01:42

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic episode, Tom introduces “The Patriot Zone”, extreme conservative talk hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp, replete with spaghetti Western-esque theme music. A caller (Sam Seder) confuses The Patriot Zone for The New England Patriots Zone and wants to talk about football trades. Steve Bouchon of the Oxygen Network (Sam Se…

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Ep 95: Organize Anything with Ease 41:51

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Send us a text In this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I break down why your ADHD brain struggles with organization and share the exact systems my clients use to go from chaos to calm—without overwhelming yourself or waiting for the "perfect" moment to get your life together. 📌 Key Topics: Why disorganization costs you time…

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PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL! OPEN MIKE EAGLE! PAUL MCCARTLEY IN NORTH NEWBRIDGE! 3:08:38

4d ago3:08:38

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PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL stop by the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their podcast DARK WEB, television, tell each other stories and more! OPEN MIKE EAGLE returns to The Best Show to talk to Tom about his new album Neighborhood Gods Unlimited, music at large, and much else! Tom takes calls about 4th of July, Mike continues his Joey Swole …

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Shaun Diston and Brett Morris, Our New Album Friends 48:45

5d ago48:45

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The Boys welcome back SHAUN DISTON and BRETT MORRIS to get a head start on this year’s new album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's a Wig! with Heather Dye 46:32

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Hey, y'all this is Kosta and today I’m here with my guest: Heather Dye, Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker and Owner of Wigs for Every Woman. In this episode: You’re a business owner, coach, mentor, community organizer and Mom. You’re the kind of person who turns a setback into an opportunity, and I think that’s the best place to start this episode…

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Kenny Dupree's "Freedom Bombs" 38:31

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from country singer Kenny Dupree about his song "Freedom Bombs"! (Originally aired on WFMU on March 25th, 2003) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE…

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Ep 94: Manage Your Brain & Money Course 28:40

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Send us a text In this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain struggles with money management and share proven strategies to transform financial chaos into control—without waiting for the "perfect budget" to get your finances together. 📌 Key Topics: Why 2 out of 3 impulse purchases happen in bed on your…

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BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI! HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE! 2:51:53

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Comedians/writers/Youtubers BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI come through to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their videos, comedy, the Paul brothers and more! Phones ring on the Topic HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Plus, Tom gets a call from NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https:/…

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Mike Castle and Marques Ray, Our Close Friends 44:24

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The Boys talk to MIKE CASTLE and MARQUES RAY about their show Misrepresented. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…

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Unconditional Love with Bennie Taylor 56:40

13d ago56:40

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🌈 Happy Pride Month! Y'all means ALL, and no matter what month it is, we're proud to represent all the people who make our community better when we're together. Join Kosta and his guest: Bennie Taylor, Community Organizer, former candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 and dedicated public servant. This month and every month we…

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E-Cigs For Legs Saga 53:47

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BEST SHOW BESTS! Highlights from the long running feud between Tom Scharpling and the E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY! Including a SHOCKING UPDATE FROM THIS PAST WEEK'S EPISODE! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…

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Ep 93: Overcoming Overwhelm Course 35:02

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Send us a text In this life-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain feels constantly overwhelmed and share proven strategies to transform chaos into calm—without waiting for the "perfect moment" to feel in control. 📌 Key Topics: The ADHD attention paradox: you don't have too little attention, you have too muc…

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CASTING 2025: THE MOVIE! MICK JONES IN THE CLIFFS OF SEABRIDGE! THE "RETURN" OF AN OLD BEST SHOW NEMESIS! 2:50:34

18d ago2:50:34

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Phones ring on the topic "2025: The Movie". Who will play the biggest names of the year in the future film? Will it inexplicably be people who are too old, and/or already deceased actors? Will it be even more curveballs? Tune in to find out. The plot thickens on an enduring Best Show villain mystery! Who is it? Plus, Tom gets a call from MICK JONES…

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Libby Watson and Charlotte McDonnell, Our Close Friends 50:03

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The Boys talk to LIBBY WATSON and CHARLOTTE MCDONNELL about their new podcast What’s All This Then. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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Tennessee Wetlands with Dr. Justin Murdock 41:58

20d ago41:58

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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Justin Murdock, Ecologist, Professor of Biology, and Director of The Water Research Center at Tennessee Technological University. In this episode: Let’s start from the top, because if I’m being honest, my knowledge of Tennessee’s wetlands is that I’d assume it’s wet land. In April a bill passed the Tennessee House Legi…

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Tom's In The Beach Boys Supercut 41:58

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BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are a SUPERCUT of Tom's memoirs of his time as a Beach Boy! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST…

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Ep 92: Getting Things Done Course 30:00

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Send us a text In this transformative episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal the secret to getting things done when motivation is nowhere to be found—and why waiting for the "right mood" is keeping you stuck in endless procrastination cycles. 📌 Key Topics: The motivation myth: why it comes AFTER you start, not before Three major thought…

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JAKE FOGELNEST! BEST/WORST PEOPLE WITH YOUR NAME! FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE! 2:57:24

25d ago2:57:24

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JAKE FOGELNEST returns to the Best Show to hang with Tom! Many, many callers, regular and new, young and old chime in for the topic: Who are the best and the worst people who share your name? Plus, Tom gets a call from FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE! Detained Immigrant Bond Fund GroundGameLA - Financially support undocumented people who are afrai…

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Tom Cardy, Our Close Friend 45:40

26d ago45:40

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The Boys help TOM CARDY improve his music comedy. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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Indivisible with Aaron Cofer 1:04:28

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Join Kosta and his guest: Aaron Cofer, Community and Event Organizer for Indivisible. Indivisible Upper Cumberland is a non-partisan, issues-focused grassroots community, promoting civic engagement to hold our elected officials accountable. In this episode: We have a lot of ground to cover in this episode, but I think there’s one overarching questi…

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Ep 91: Executive Function Skills Series #8 Planning & Prioritization 10:57

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Send us a text In this game-changing episode of our executive function series, I share how to master planning and prioritization—and why the beautiful, color-coded plans you spend hours creating but never follow aren't serving your ADHD brain. 📌 Key Topics: My Anime Expo breakthrough: going from post-trip chaos to calm confidence Why the planning i…

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Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book 1:11:59

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, STEVEN JENNINS calls in to talk to Tom about his Bruce Springsteen book! (Originally Aired on WFMU on December 10th, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & V…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM DEERHOOF! WINNERS & LOSERS! ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! PAT FINNERTY! 3:02:14

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DEERHOOF come through for a rousing performance in the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! Tom takes calls about WINNERS & LOSERS, as well as ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! PAT FINNERTY (aka Pat In Philly) checks in! Plus, a call from IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheB…

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James Austin Johnson, Our Impressions Friend 47:47

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The Boys welcome back JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON to discuss his impressions. See him on tour this summer here! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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Better Than We Were with Alex Garcia 39:11

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Join Kosta and his guest: Alex Garcia, Mayor of Monterey, TN. In this episode: When you were elected as Mayor, one of your greater missions was to be a new voice for Monterey. You wanted to represent Monterey in Putnam County and across the Upper Cumberland. When you think about Monterey, and how you want it to be represented, what does that mean t…

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Extreme Sports Athlete Rad McKinney 52:56

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 2016) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…

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Ep 90: How Coaching Helped Maria Reclaim Her Life 43:26

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Send us a text In this inspiring conversation with entrepreneur Maria Islas, we dive deep into her incredible transformation from depression and staying in bed until 1 PM to successfully managing the multiple businesses she already owned as a mom of four. Maria openly shares how ADHD coaching helped her move from feeling "good for nothing" to confi…

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JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON! ERIC RAHILL! WHITMER THOMAS! CARMEN CHRISTOPHER! AJ WEBERMAN! ROAD TRIP STORIES! PHILLY BOY ROY! 3:04:45

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Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologist and Garbologist, calls in to talk with Tom and James! Comedians and actors ERIC RAHILL, WHITMER THOMAS, and CARMEN CHRISTOPHER stop in to talk to Tom about their roles in the new A24 film FRIENDSHIP…

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Adam DiMarco, Our Interview Friend 59:52

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The Boys welcome back ADAM DIMARCO to discuss some interviews he did for Overcompensating. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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When You Call 911 with Penny Foister 33:45

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Join Kosta and his guest: Penny Foister, Director of Putnam County 911. In this episode: I think there’s only one question we can start this episode with: what happens when we call 911? You started as an EMT in 1992 with our favorite County Mayor Mr. Randy Porter. We’d be hard pressed to find someone that knows more about emergency services in Putn…

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Episode 200: BISHOP ANDE EMMANUEL (UMC Nigeria) 56:36

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This week on Pod Have Mercy, we’re joined by Bishop Ande Emmanuel, the resident bishop of The United Methodist Church in Nigeria. In a conversation that is both sobering and urgent, Bishop Emmanuel sheds light on the escalating tensions between UMC and GMC members in Nigeria—tensions that have led to violence, misinformation, and even the tragic lo…

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Soundtracapella 45:15

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by the a capella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 22, 2002) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES …

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Ep 89: Executive Function Skills Series #7 Metacognition 15:07

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Send us a text In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thinking—and the practical tools that helped me go from feeling mentally dragged around to becoming the conscious director of my own mind. 📌 Key Topics: My personal journey from feeling thoughts just "happ…

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THE BEST SHOW RETROSPECTIVE 2:47:29

2M ago2:47:29

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Tom Scharpling sits down with Brett Davis to celebrate 25 years of The Best Show. Learn about the moments and people that led Tom to WFMU, and the development of Newbridge and Jon Wurster's incredible array of characters. Delve into the origins of fan favorites such as AP Mike, Pat, Dudio, Vance, and Gary the Squirrel, alongside insights into early…

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Mary Beth Barone, Our Close Friend 53:50

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The Boys ask MARY BETH BARONE to help them handle the next 600 episodes. Check out Mary Beth’s new show on Amazon Prime Overcompensating. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Pri…

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Justice for All with John Nisbet 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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Join Kosta and his guest: John Nisbet, Attorney and Founder of The Rogers Project. In this episode: We’re going to talk about what it really means to have law and order, but first I think there’s a bigger question on everyone’s mind, especially today: is there still justice for all? It’s unfortunate that we have to remind listeners this, but I thin…

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Episode 199: WE'RE IN TANZANIA (ft.Bishop Mande Muyombo) 28:19

2M ago28:19

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This week on Pod Have Mercy, we’re recording from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a very special guest: Bishop Moyambe. Together, we explore the inspiring work of the United Methodist Church in Tanzania, how it’s growing, how lives are being changed, and what the future holds. Bishop Moyambe shares firsthand stories of transformation, hope, and the p…

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Thor From Newbridge Heights 38:14

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from THOR FROM NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LI…

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Be Our Guest Brady: Searching for Wayne 47:23

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The Boys ask WAYNE BRADY to help them do a big episode 600 with a major rebrand. Check out his new show Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum on Apple Podcast and YouTube! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode on YouTube here! Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbo…

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The Long Goodbye with Melanie Hendricks 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Join Kosta and his guest: Melanie Hendricks, Plateau Regional Director for Alzheimer’s Tennessee. In This Episode: Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Between 1999 and 2014 Alzheimer's deaths in Tennessee more than doubled. Collectively, we’ll do almost anything to avoid talking about aging, death and what all of thi…

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Ep 88: Practical ADHD Gadgets for Daily Life 14:00

2M ago14:00

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Send us a text In this practical episode, Mande reveals her carefully curated collection of ADHD-friendly gadgets that go far beyond the typical fidget spinners found on Amazon. Discover real tools that address the everyday challenges of adult ADHD and can transform how you manage your symptoms. 📌 What You'll Learn: Why typical "ADHD gadgets" miss …

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Episode 198: SHANNON HOPKINS 49:59

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This week on Pod Have Mercy, we welcome Shannon Hopkins, co-founder and lead cultivator of RootedGood, to talk about the evolving landscape of the church and its role in today’s world. Shannon brings a wealth of experience in social entrepreneurship and innovation, having launched or influenced more than 15 campaigns and trained over 200 social ent…

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Bishop Pablo Fontana 41:04

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BISHOP PABLO FONTANA! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 1st, 2007) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon…

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Casey Rocket, Our Close Friend 45:54

2M ago45:54

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The Boys help CASEY ROCKET explain his riffs. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

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Love First with Alex Lisic 52:34

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Join Kosta and his guest: Alex Lisic, Executive Pastor at Christpoint Church and Creative Director at Fufild. In this episode: Most of our listeners probably know you from your time at LifeChurch and now, Christpoint Church where you and Elizabeth serve as Executive Pastors. Will you tell us about Christpoint and what makes it such a special place …

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Episode 197: SHAME 17:11

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This week on Pod Have Mercy, we talk about shame, how it shows up in our lives, how we carry it, and how we begin to let it go. As Christians, we often wrestle with guilt and shame, but we also believe in something stronger: connection. In this episode, we explore the idea that the antidote to shame isn't perfection—it's being known. True healing h…

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John Mulaney (featuring Phil from Newishbridge) 1:22:28

2M ago1:22:28

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, JOHN MULANEY comes to the studio to chat with Tom and take calls, including one from PHIL FROM NEWISHBRIDGE about SNL TRIVIA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on July 7th, 2010) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE…

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Ep 87: Simplifying Your Digital Life with Shawn Lemon 55:41

2M ago55:41

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Send us a text In this deep-dive episode with digital organization expert Shawn Lemon, we explore how to tame your digital chaos with brain-friendly systems that work especially well for those with ADHD and executive function challenges. 📌 Key Topics: Why digital organization is a modern problem requiring new solutions The four pillars of digital o…

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SUSAN MORRISON! LIZZY COOPERMAN! COOL PERSON'S COOLEST MOMENT, LAME PERSON'S LAMEST MOMENT! 2:57:24

2M ago2:57:24

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SUSAN MORRISON, author the Lorne Michaels biography Lorne, checks in with Tom to discuss her book, the SNL culture and more! Tom, callers and the crew put together a list of Cool People's Coolest Moments and a second list of Lame People's Lamest Moments! Who will come out on top/bottom? LIZZY COOPERMAN pops in for a moment before holding down the R…

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Kristen Schaal, Our Close Friend 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Sean talks to KRISTEN SCHAAL about her new role as co-host of Hollywood Handbook. Check out Kristen’s new podcast The Extraordinarians with Tony Hale and Matt Oberg on Apple Podcast and YouTube! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcas…