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Matt Lafferty Podcasts
Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.
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Matt and Pete from Phantastic Geek dive deep into each and every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie--and new for 2023, every episode of Marvel's "What If...?" as well! It doesn’t matter if you’re an uber fan or a superhero novice, they have every Marvel Studios’ film covered for you.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt analyze and theorize about every episode of the Marvel/Hulu series Runaways
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Tick tock... Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com talked series news and predictions ahead of the premiere, then covered weekly episodes with analysis, theories, and listener feedback. Join the conversation with Phantastic Geek at Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail. The clock is ticking.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com cover each and every episode of the Netflix release of Marvel's Iron Fist!
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Join PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt weekly for the latest reactions, news, and theories about Marvel's Agent Carter on ABC!
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt podcast Marvel's The Defenders, picking up where preview Phantastic Geek podcasts left off on the individual Marvel Netflix series
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The team from Phantastic Geek continues our Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage with in-depth discussion and coverage of Jessica Jones on Netflix.
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Phantastic Geek returns with another great Marvel podcast--this time turning your ears towards Hell's Kitchen and the Netflix series Daredevil!
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Join Phantastic Geek as we countdown to blastoff for more of The Mandalorian on Disney+, as our weekly episode provide episode recaps, theories, and discussions about larger season arcs.
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thoughtful, weekly analysis of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt return to the Star Trek universe, covering the Picard series on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime. We have covered the entire series, along with show news and listener theories.
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PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt continue analyzing and theorizing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Freeform's Cloak and Dagger. Our podcast drops weekly once the series starts.
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Each week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt thoughtfully and intelligently review and discuss the latest episode of the CBS series God Friended Me. Take a listen and join our #GodPodSquad, won't you?
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Thoughtful, intelligent, and timely, the Luke Cage Podcast by Phantastic Geek covers every episode of the Marvel/Netflix series Luke Cage!
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It was a long countdown, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to take flight with Marvel Studios and the Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Look for our weekly podcast after each episode, along with theories, breaking news, and fan feedback.
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Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com take their continuing adventures to sharing news and reviews ahead of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season on Paramount+. We also cover Star Trek in general, including breaking news about the Star Trek Universe. We are here every week to analyze, theorize, and share your feedback on PhantasticGeek.com, Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, and Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek. We podcast each episode the week it airs.
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"It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin What tools, practices and perspectives can help you to thrive more in life? To build your abilities for using challenges and unfamiliar experiences as powerful opportunities to grow and add value? The Choice to Grow tunes into stories of po ...
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We say the magic word this week and return to the effervescent goodness of Shazam... but are those dark storm clouds ahead? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt head to Philadelphia.... Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at …
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Stillness, Surrender, and the Sacred: Elena Brower on Holding Nothing
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1:18:06In this heartfelt conversation, Scott Schwenk welcomes author, poet, and teacher Elena Brower for a luminous dialogue centered on her new book Hold Nothing. Together, they explore what it means to live—and love—with radical honesty, spiritual discipline, and open-hearted presence. Elena shares the intimate stories, somatic wisdom, and poetic insigh…
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Once upon a time, there was a movie that would reset the DCEU and chart a course to new stories, new conflicts, and new leadership. The movie was Black Adam... and it didn't do those things. Still, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt say the magic words! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Sh…
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Emergent Leadership for a Thriving Planet with Abigail Lynam
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1:13:34In this episode of The Choice to Grow, Scott Schwenk is joined by systems thinker, educator, and inner development guide Dr. Abigail Lynam. Together, they explore what it means to lead during planetary transformation—how our internal development shapes our external impact. From generational healing to the science of interconnectedness, Abigail shar…
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In our podcast about a narrative podcast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt review the data tapes on the nine episode journey that was Star Trek: Khan. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting…
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[DD] Dusty Hats and Burnt Out Pokemon Trainers
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54:41"The point of a planner is to make your life easier, not be a source of guilt and stress." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon are back and dive into the chaotic world of writing! We talk about everything from the trials of managing multiple projects to the absurdities of planner systems. (And talk about a bunch of option…
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"You should absolutely always write spite books." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Unfortunately, this was recorded some time ago, but the Ditch Diggers tackle everything from the challenges of meeting deadlines to the complexities of AI settlements impacting authors. We touch on recent book releases, whirlwind tours, and the peculiarities of hotel …
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From Me to We: Unleashing the Miraculous for Global Change with Lynne McTaggart
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1:17:55In this riveting conversation, Scott Schwenk welcomes journalist, award-winning author, and intention researcher Lynne McTaggart, known for her groundbreaking books The Field, The Intention Experiment, The Power of Eight and more. Together, they explore the potent science and consistently miraculous results of focused group intention, consciousness…
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Just when you thought it was safe to watch a Batman movie... PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt go back in time to 1997's notorious Batman and Robin.... Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting…
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Radiantly Whole and Perfectly Flawed: Saniel Bonder & Linda Groves-Bonder
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1:34:26In this rich and multidimensional conversation, Scott Schwenk is joined by Saniel Bonder and Linda Groves-Bonder—founders of the Waking Down in Mutuality work—for a dialogue on what it means to live a fully awakened and fully human life. Together, they explore the paradox of recognizing ourselves as being radiantly whole simultaneously with flaws a…
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As the Christopher Reeve era comes to an end, does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace end with a bang or a whimper? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt jump into the sun to debate. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at Phanta…
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Transforming Burnout and Fear Into Fuel and Leadership: Carl Lindeborg's Journey to Wholeness
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1:14:02In this spacious and soul-touching dialogue, Scott Schwenk is joined by Carl Lindeborg—founder of the Flow Festival, wellness entrepreneur, and integrative guide through the thresholds of the human spirit. Together, they explore what it means to return to wholeness in a fractured world—how to meet intensity with breath, how to turn fear into fuel, …
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Our DC Film Fest once again turns back the clock, and we kick off a Harvest of Horrors by swooping down to 1983's Superman III. Is a battle in a junkyard a highlight, or a metaphor? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly up, up, and away. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedba…
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Phantastic Geek visits New York Comic Con to talk Game of Thrones to Hasbro to Star Trek to Alien and more! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3…
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Living From Wholeness In A World On Fire with Ke'Oni Hanalei
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1:22:11In this soul-deep episode, Scott Schwenk sits down with Hawaiian mystic and intuitive guide Keoni Hanalei for a profound conversation on returning to wholeness. Keoni shares powerful teachings from the land and from his own awakening—what it means to listen to the “inner Earth,” how trauma disrupts our sacred geometry, and why healing isn’t about f…
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It's the end of the road, sort of, for Peacemaker and friends... but is it the end of the road, sort of, for "Peacemaker?" PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt try every door. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at Phantastic…
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Inner Path, Outer Impact: A Deep Dive with Matt Gottesman
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1:25:06In this illuminating conversation, Scott Schwenk sits down with branding genius, entrepreneur, podcaster, and creative force Matt Gottesman for a powerful dialogue on what it means to grow from within. Together, they explore the distinction between alignment and hustle, why nervous system regulation is the new success metric, and how to live a life…
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Sometimes the answers are right in front of your face... though PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt not only look into Peacemaker 207... they wonder how things will end up in the finale. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting a…
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With twists, with turns, the Peacemaker series has kept us delighted... but what's happening after episode 206? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open the door.... Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com,…
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Adam Garcia on Loving All Your Parts
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1:10:57In this wide-ranging, vulnerable conversation, dancer, actor, and father Adam Garcia joins host Scott Schwenk for a deep dive into self-worth, inner child healing, and the surprising power of making peace with our many identities. From the stage to the stillness, Adam reflects on choosing growth through curiosity, imperfection, and connection. A ri…
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This week, Marvel Animation asks "What if" in the Marvel Zombies quartet of episodes on Disney+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt survey the apocalyptic Earth. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or…
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This week, Marvel Animation asks "What if" in the Marvel Zombies quartet of episodes. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt survey the apocalyptic Earth. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @…
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With season 3 in the rear view mirror and 2 (or 1.5) seasons left, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the season of adventures on the Starship Enterprise. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.c…
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Your Life Is the Practice with Eugene Pustoshkin
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1:20:06Eugene Pustoshkin is an integral psychologist, translator into Russian of Ken Wilber’s work, and co-founder of the Integral Awareness Meditation process. He brings forward a richly textured transmission on waking up, growing up, and showing up in life. Drawing from integral theory, mystical traditions, and his own path of translating wisdom into li…
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Alexander Love on Compassion, Complexity, and a Call to Wholeness
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1:18:55In this expansive and soul-deep conversation, Scott Schwenk welcomes Alexander Love—acupuncturist, developmental coach, and mystic—for a journey into the alchemy of healing. Together, they explore how trauma distorts perception, how widening perspective gives birth to new possibilities, and how the sacred reveals itself when we slow down enough to …
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Capt. Pike leads his crew against a world-ending threat with weighty personal consequences. Matt and Pete seek out episode 310, “New Life and New Civilizations.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or…
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When Presence Replaces Hustle with Mike Chang
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1:28:16Fitness icon turned spiritual teacher, Mike Chang joins Scott Schwenk for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation on the pursuit of true freedom. From being the star of the largest fitness channel in YouTube history to a psychedelic journey that radically altered his sense of self and launched a pivot away from the golden handcuffs (and hamster wh…
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Erica Ortegas, she flies the ship. Except when it crashes and she must find a way to overcome a desolate moon. Matt and Pete gaze into episode 309, “Terrarium.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or …
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The Soul Has a Schedule with Kimberley Lafferty
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1:43:46Mystic, leadership development sherpa and tantric Buddhist lama in the lineage of the Dalai Lama, Kimberley Lafferty joins Scott Schwenk for a conversation that spans the hunger to grow, awakening, death, devotion, embodiment and feminine leadership, and what it means to surrender to the soul’s timing. From her experiences as a householder teacher …
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An undercover mission requires the crew to take a serum to disguise themselves and hilarity ensues when they refuse to change back. Matt and Pete discern episode 308, “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], comm…
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A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @P…
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Kristen Ragusin on The End of Scarcity
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1:16:04What if everything we believe about money is a spell? In this electrifying and soul-rooted conversation, Kristen Ragusin—author, economist, and truth-seeker—joins Scott Schwenk to explore how our financial systems obscure the truth of our value. From early awakenings to working with the World Bank, Kristen shares the journey that led her to redefin…
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The Biology of Becoming: How to Age in Reverse with Dr. Darshan Shah
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55:42In this dynamic episode, Scott Schwenk welcomes Dr. Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health, for a far-reaching conversation on the future of wellness, from bio-optimization and longevity science to spiritual alignment. Dr. Shah shares what it means to reclaim authorship over your own health using biomarkers, tech, and self-awareness—revealing how dat…
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