Best Micah Walsh Podcasts (2025)

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#168 -GM Michael Lombardi: GRIDIRON GENIUS: A Championship Blueprint | From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick | 3x Super Bowl Winner (Encore Episode) 55:30

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🏆 GRIDIRON GENIUS: GM Michael Lombardi's NFL Championship Blueprint | From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick | 3x Super Bowl Winner Episode Description The ultimate NFL & College Football insider joins Built Not Born for an incredible conversation. Michael Lombardi, 3x Super Bowl winning GM who now serves as General Manager at the University of North Ca…

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PASSIONATE ABOUT PUNCH NEEDLE with Micah Clasper-Torch 31:14

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When Micah Clasper-Torch first designed a coat using fabric which had been embellished with punch needlework, her passion was born. Moving from the intense world of fashion design in New York to a more laid back lifestyle in California, Micah embraced the craft of punch needle and ran with it. Her passion for the craft is infectious, so much so tha…

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Episode 65 (with Joe Gorman) 1:03:17

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Comedian Joe Gorman told me about the lessons he learned from stepdad and his sudden death last summer, bringing ashes through TSA, when a comedian’s final tweet becomes their epitaph, the outpouring of support after a loss, and the legacy of living a life where people have nothing but good things to say after you're gone. THANKS FOR LISTENING! LIK…

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#167 - Kyle McDowell - Begin with We: Turning Toxic Culture Into Unstoppable Teams 57:17

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🎯 From Toxic Culture to Unstoppable Teams: Kyle McDowell's 10 Principles That Created a Leadership Revolution. 💪 Power Quote "We reward people for how busy they are... 'I was triple booked, I had 13 meetings today.' I don't care. What I care about is: can you draw a straight line from any of those activities to the outcome you're actually responsib…

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Episode 64 (with Lynn Harris) 1:09:04

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Lynn Harris (Gold Comedy) told me about the life and memory of her parents, her mother’s work with Noam Chomsky, her sudden death from COVID in 2020, how the pandemic prevented her and her father from seeing her before she passed, why Zoom shivas are the best Shivas, her father’s recent death, and his legacy as “a titan and a goofball.” Lynn Harris…

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Looking Ahead to 'Woven from Kirklees' with Nat Walton 29:36

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The 'Woven in Kirklees' textiles festival first launched in 2019 and is due to kick off for its 2025 edition this weekend. The community festival celebrates all kinds of textiles and related crafts with yarn bombs, textile art exhibitions, workshops and talks. The biennial festival runs for a whole month and this year will have 130 different events…

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Episode 63 (with Chris Maddock) 1:16:24

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I had a great time talking with comedian Chris Maddock about the lives and deaths of his parents, great Minneapolis comedians that passed too soon, keeping friends’ memories alive by telling their old jokes, what happens after you die, and a couple other things too. THANKS FOR LISTENING! FOLLOW CHRIS MADDOCK: instagram.com/thechrismaddock FOLLOW TH…

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#166 - Steve Hordinski - US Navy Diver, BJJ Wisdom, & Mental Toughness 45:02

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Built Not Born Podcast: Steve Hordinski - US Navy Diver, BJJ Wisdom, & Mental Toughness "Discipline will take you a long ways, but mental toughness will take you further." - Steve Hordinski Episode Description In Built Not Born Episode 166 - We DIVE deep with Steve Hordinski, a 4th-degree black belt under Master Carlos "Caique" Elias and owner of t…

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From Sewing Wedding Dresses to Crocheting a Turner Prize Winning Doily with Rachael Mills 21:09

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When Rachael Mills took up crochet as a means to giving up smoking, little did she realise that it would one day lead to her making a Turner Prize winning doily! Last year, when the Glaswegian artist Jasleen Kaur was named the winner of the Turner Prize, crocheter Racheal was celebrating at home in Blackburn. I was thrilled when she agreed to come …

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Episode 62 (with Brian Enck) 1:13:58

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Comedian Brian Enck came on the podcast and told me about the life, memory, and questionable fashion choices of his late best friend, how he saved the day at Brian’s wedding, his sudden death in 2023, still communicating with him via writing letters in a journal, the surreality of having a gay man’s funeral in a homophobic church, and eulogizing a …

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Episode 61 (with Tim Limbrick) 1:03:05

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Comedian Tim Limbrick came over and we talked about his father’s life as a preacher, his sudden death in Liberia, the difficulties in bringing a loved one’s remains back to America from a different continent, the finite amount of PTO that we all have, and Baggage, the one man show he wrote to unpack all of this. FOLLOW TIM LIMBRICK: instagram.com/l…

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#165 - Kathryn Gordon - Relationship GRIT: Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, & Thrive Together 44:12

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Built Not Born Podcast: Kathryn Gordon on Relationship GRIT - How to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together "Where there is a void in communication, negativity will fill it. That's why we need to communicate, communicate, communicate." - Kathryn Gordon Episode Overview Kathryn Gordon is the co-author of the bestselling book "Relationship…

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Celebrating 10 years of the Winwick Mum Sockalong with Christine Perry 24:05

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My guest for this episode is my yarny friend, Christine Perry, who first made an appearance on the podcast back in 2021. Since chatting back then, we have become friends and when I heard that she was gearing up to a big milestone in her sock-knitting journey, I asked her if she would like to come back onto the podcast and chat about it. Last weeken…

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Episode 60 (with Shea Vassar) 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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Comedian Shea Vassar came on the podcast and we talked about losing her mother to cancer, being surprised by death even when you see it coming, processing grief through joke writing, the tasks we do to occupy our time after loss, and letting go of guilt. FOLLOW SHEA: instagram.com/justsheavassar FOLLOW MICAH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOLLOW THE PO…

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#164 - Stephen Marche - On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 59:52

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"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen Marche Stephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚 In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and cultural commentator whose work appears in The New Yorker, The Atla…

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Spreading Joy Online with Sara & Sean from Crochet in the Glen 31:49

2M ago31:49

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When I first approached Sara from Crochet in the Glen and asked if she would like to be a guest on Making Stitches Podcast, she couldn't understand why I'd want to speak to her. Like many (thousands) of other people who follow her Instagram account I'd enjoyed seeing her posts from her home on the picturesque Cowal Peninsula on the West Coast of Sc…

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Episode 59 (with Brian Rabadeau) 1:06:09

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Comedian Brian Rabadeau came over and we talked about his close relationship growing up with his father, the falling-out they had during the pandemic, the bitterness that followed when he passed away from Covid, feeling sympathy for victims of propaganda, remembering his father’s legacy of helping others though his work with A.A, and learning to le…

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Episode 58 (with Katherine Gorham) 1:17:06

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Comedian Katherine Gorham told me about the sudden loss of father in 2023, when her college friend lost his battle with cancer, the spiritual self-gaslighting that came after the losses, how the same insurance company that screwed her dad over is now her current employer’s third party healthcare provider, and I talk about the surprisingly large amo…

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The Gift of Crochet with Marianne Rawlins aka MazCrochets 24:36

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For so many of us, crochet (or any craft) is as gift which offers mental release, a chance to focus on something away from the day-to-day worries of life and that creative spark so many of us need. When Marianne Rawlins was working part-time whilst raising her very small children, crochet arrived in her life. It gave her a creative outlet and ultim…

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#163 - Tim Conniff -From Sales Calls to Stand-Up: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone and Find Your True Calling 46:35

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"Your comfort zone is no joke - but life gets better when you step outside of it." - Tim Conniff Tim Conniff: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone - From Corporate Sales to Stand-Up Comedian 🎭 In this entertaining and inspiring episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Tim Conniff, who transitioned from being a healthcare sales director to a full-time sta…

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Episode 57 (with Ricky Sim) 1:12:11

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#162 - Jim Murphy - Inner Excellence 38:24

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"Success takes care of itself when you take care of yourself. Your best moments always come from a clear heart and an unburdened mind." - Jim Murphy Jim Murphy: #1 NY Times Best Selling Author - How Inner Excellence Creates Champions 🏆 In this powerful episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Jim Murphy, author of the viral sensation "Inner Excellence…

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Carry On Crafting with Justine Robson 39:04

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After dreaming about a craft festival one night, Justine Robson woke up and decided she should arrange one. Two months later, she’d booked the venue (the South of England show ground) and ten months later Carry on Crafting opened its doors for the first time. This summer sees the fourth edition of the summer craft festival and with over 600 people …

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Episode 56 (with Delia Kemph) 1:09:44

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Comedian Delia Kemph came over and told me about the life and memory of her father Dean, the friends who showed up to support in the aftermath, singing at his funeral, and doing stand up for the first time ever on his birthday five years after he passed. FOLLOW DELIA KEMPH: instagram.com/delia.kemph FOLLOW MICAH WALSH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOL…

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Episode 55 (with Alex Pischera) 52:10

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Comedian Alex Pischera came over and told me about his father’s life as an NYPD captain and 9/11 first responder, the stage 3 melanoma that was likely accelerated from that event, when his death was announced to Alex’s entire school, and why his father didn’t fit the stereotypes that some people might have about police officers. FOLLOW ALEX PISCHER…

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#161 - Dr Hillary Cauthen - Hello Trauma Our Invisible Teammate 46:49

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🧠 Hello Trauma: Dr. Hillary Cauthen on How Trauma Affects Athletic Performance & Mental Health "Coming forward and standing up for yourself is the most astonishing act of bravery. Refusing to go quietly, asserting one's right to safety takes courage that people who haven't experienced any trauma can barely imagine. What heroes do is so simple, yet …

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MENOPAUSE MAKES with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh 37:22

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My guests for this episode are a pair of friends who met at a tap dancing class and went on to become creative business partners. They have been sewing for more than 30 years, many of which were spent working together in their sewing studio in Ilkley in Yorkshire. Since Covid, their classes in sewing and quilting have gone from in person, on a loca…

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Episode 54 (with Chris Lamberth) 1:04:56

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Comedian/actor Chris Lamberth (Comedy Cellar) came on the podcast and we talked about our fathers, his parents getting to see him make it to Broadway, purchasing an urn on Amazon, and how fortunate it is to have a great dad. FOLLOW CHRIS LAMBERTH: instagram.com/chrislamberth GO TO CHRIS' SPECIAL RECORDING: www.caveat.nyc/events/an-evening-with-chri…

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Episode 53 (with Paige Smith-Hogan) 46:31

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Comedian Paige Smith-Hogan joined me to talk about the life and memory of her mother, the intersection of grief and humor, and Dead Parents Society, her stand-up showcase of comedians who’ve lost a parent. FOLLOW PAIGE SMITH-HOGAN: Instagram.com/paigemode FOLLOW DEAD PARENTS SOCIETY: Instagram.com/deadparentssocietyshow FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagra…

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#160 - Phil Van Treuren - Stoic Wisdom for Modern Life 1:01:32

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🧠 Stoic Philosophy for Modern Life with Phil Van Treuren "Stoicism is focusing on things that are in your control, overcoming negative emotions, living in the present moment, helping others for the common good, and finding opportunity in every obstacle." - Phil Van Treuren In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Joe welcomes author and entre…

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Talking Colour, Yarn, Sound & Knitting with Felix Ford from KNITSONIK 54:45

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It’s so good to be back with you bringing another series of Making Stitches Podcast to your ears! My guest for this episode is Felicity aka Felix Ford, an artist who works in colour, sound and yarn. I first heard about Felix’s work when a mutual friend contacted me and suggested she might be a good guest for the podcast – she was right! Before our …

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Episode 52 (with Ellory Smith) 51:37

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Comedian/TV writer Ellory Smith came on the podcast and we talked about when she lost her grandfather, her friend took his own life, and her father died all in the span of a year, finding humor in grief, and how beautiful it is to live a life where you get to miss people. FOLLOW ELLORY SMITH: Instagram.com/ellory_smith READ “IF YOUR PARENTS AREN’T …

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Episode 51 (with Carrie Ross) 41:44

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Comedian Carrie Ross came over and told me about the memory of her late aunt, living on the spectrum, the repercussions (and revelations) from telling jokes about deceased relatives, comedian friends we’ve lost, and more. FOLLOW CARRIE ROSS: instagram.com/chargoond FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast FOLLOW MICAH WALSH: in…

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#159 - Derek Sivers - Useful, Not True 1:07:50

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Built Not Born Podcast with Derek Sivers 🎙️ Episode: Useful, Not True - Choosing Better Beliefs "We choose what we believe not because it's absolutely true, but because it's useful to believe it." - Derek Sivers In this episode, Joe welcomes back best selling author Derek Sivers for a deep dive into his new book "Useful, Not True" and explores how …

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Episode 50 (with Savannah DesOrmeaux) 57:25

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The FIFTIETH EPISODE! Comedian Savannah DesOrmeaux sat down with me and we talked about our dads, the ways their respective deaths shaped our lives, the buffoonery of funerals, and other things that we’ve learned from our grief. FOLLOW SAVANNAH: www.savannahdesormeaux.com instagram.com/savannahdeso FOLLOW THE SHOW: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththi…

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Episode 49 (with Ross Parsons) 1:20:12

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Comedian Ross Parsons came over and we talked about his brother's life, addiction, untimely death, failures of the healthcare system, navigating different levels of acceptance, and gratitude for the friends who showed support after the loss. FOLLOW ROSS PARSONS: instagram.com/therossparsons FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodc…

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#158 - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard - Combat Flight Nurse 49:53

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Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard (USAF): Combat Flight Nurse | Never Stop Believing In Yourself | Built Not Born Podcast 💫 "I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And that's what my father helped me with - he led me in the right direction. The biggest team there is, is the United States military." - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard Featured in Ja…

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Episode 48 (with Will Purpura) 1:04:47

5M ago1:04:47

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Comedian Will Purpura came on the podcast and told me about his father’s sudden death when he was a teenager, how their close relationship might have changed had he lived, how therapy has helped him realize pain caused by rejection of his sexuality, and what it’s like not being able to make amends with people when they’re not here anymore. FOLLOW W…

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#157 - Max Boot - Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend 50:10

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🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast: Max Boot on Ronald Reagan - His Life and Legend 🎙️ "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the…

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Episode 47 (with Clark Jones) 1:13:25

5M ago1:13:25

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Comedian/writer Clark Jones (Comedy Central, Laugh Factory) came on the podcast and told me (host Micah Walsh) about losing his mother, stepmother, and brother in the span of 9 months in 2020, the benefits and limits of therapy, and the life and legacy of the late great comedian Kenny DeForest. FOLLOW CLARK JONES: www.theeclarkjones.com Instagram.c…

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Episode 46 (with Amber Flannery Field) 1:18:10

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Amber Flannery Field came over and told me about the people she lost last year, community organizing, the three ways that trans people die, toxicity in comedy and other scenes, and why “how did they live” is a better question than how did they die. FOLLOW AMBER: www.tiktok.com/@americascomic www.instagram.com/americascomic www.youtube.com/@Americas…

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#156 - Michael O'Brian -The Last Bad Day: How a Head-On Collision Sparked a Mindfulness Revolution 45:56

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🎙️ From Tragedy to Triumph: How Michael O'Brien Turned His "Last Bad Day" Into a Mindfulness Revolution In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael O'Brien, who shares his incredible journey from a devastating cycling accident to becoming an executive coach and mindfulness advocate. After being hit head-on by an SUV traveling 40 mph in 2001,…

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#155 - Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2025 New Year's Edition 5:56

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Built Not Born Podcast - Episode 155: New Year's Special 🎉 Show Description Join host Joe Ciccarone for a special New Year's Eve episode as he reflects on the podcast's journey and shares exciting updates for 2025! 🎊 Episode Timestamps 🎤 00:00 - Introduction and New Year's Greeting 🙏 01:15 - Thank You to Loyal Listeners 📅 02:30 - Podcast Journey Si…

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Episode 45 (with Brandon Collins) 1:07:48

6M ago1:07:48

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Comedian Brandon Collins (Drunk Black History) came on the podcast and told me about the huge impact of his grandma, his complicated relationship with his mother, finding humor after loss, and keeping the memory of your people alive. FOLLOW BRANDON: www.frodoblackins.com www.drunkblackhistory.com instagram.com/frodo_blackins FOLLOW THE PODCAST, HOS…

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MAKING STITCHES 2024 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 36:52

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Hello and welcome to the Making Stitches 2024 Christmas Special! As always at this time of year, I'm taking a look back at some of the year's highlights for Making Stitches. Included in this year's extravaganza is Tansy Forster from The Longest Yarn, author and academic Barbara Burman, Emma Varnam, Dr Gemma McKenzie from Threads of Protest, Heather…

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#154 - Mackenzie Brooks - CBS Sports 47:42

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🎙️ From College Football Runner to CBS Sports Betting Analyst: How Mackenzie Brooks is Changing the Game. "I speak for the nerds. I'm like the Lorax of the coders - bridging the gap between casual fans and complex analytics." - Mackenzie Brooks In this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Brooks, a 23-year-old sports betting analyst for CBS Sports w…

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Episode 44 (with Yemi Afolabi) 1:18:50

7M ago1:18:50

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I had a great time talking with comedian Yemi Afolabi about grief, divorce, the life and death of his first generation immigrant father, doing stand up in Sweden, what Nigerian funerals are like, and Ashes: the show about loss that he recently wrote and performed (New York Comedy Festival).By Micah Walsh

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#153 - Josh Vogel - Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning 45:35

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🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel 🎯 Episode Highlights: Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Philadelphia, shares deep insights on developing an effective BJJ game plan and training methodology. 📝 Key Topics Covered: Project-based learning approa…

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Episode 43 (with Jess Salomon) 1:27:35

7M ago1:27:35

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I had a great time talking with former UN war crimes lawyer turned stand up comedian and fellow Dead Dad Club member Jess Salomon (The Tonight Show) about different kinds of grief and the relationship between humor and loss. Give it a listen. FOLLOW JESS: www.jesssalomon.com www.instagram.com/jess_salomon WATCH THE SPECIAL: Jess Salomon "Sad Witch"…

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#152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates 1:13:37

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🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson 📝 Description: Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World." Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant …