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Feb. 12, 2024

Duelist Aidan Collins on the World of Yu-Gi-Oh Card Gaming (Part 1 of…

I enjoyed speaking with Aidan Collins about the popular card-playing game Yu-Gi-Oh in today's episode. In this first part of a two-episode series, we delve into the game's history, layout, and card types. We also discuss how ...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Let's Discuss the Issues of Stereotypes & Double Standards w/ Paron P…

Paron and I pick back up in our discussion on stereotypes and double standards. We bring in several elements to consider while you are listening, such as the importance of recognizing the impact of censorship and social media...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Let's Discuss the Issues of Stereotypes w/ Paron Part 1

In this episode, I speak with a former guest, Paron, about the prevalent social issue of stereotypes that we all face daily. Together, we will explore our thoughts on why we believe stereotypes exist, their impact on our live...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Author of, Miracles & Freak Accidents, Christen M. King

Have you read Christen King's personal narrative "Miracles & Freak Accidents"? It's a powerful book that explores her experiences with love, loss, and trauma. She writes with raw honesty and vulnerability, sharing her journey...

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Dec. 18, 2023

The Day Santa Steve Herring Came to the Podcast

It has been a wonderful year in podcasting, and what a way to bring it to an end with my holiday episode. With this year's holiday episode, I reached out to the North Pole and was able to get connected …

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Dec. 4, 2023

Step Into the World of BattleTech / MechWarrior with Zachery Free (Pa…

In part 2, we pick up by discussing the history of the MechWarrior video game series and go into the premise and basic elements of the games. Once we get some groundwork laid, we go into the basic primer of …

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Nov. 20, 2023

Step Into the World of BattleTech / MechWarrior with Zachery Free (Pa…

In this episode, I find myself returning to the nostalgia of sitting in front of my computer in elementary, middle, and high school, enjoying playing MechWarrior 2 & 3 games, both recommended by my buddy Zach. During episode ...

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Nov. 6, 2023

My Summer Buddhist Adventure in the UK (2nd Anniversary Episode)

Congrats, we made it to 2 years of Learning From Friends. On this special occasion, I have a former guest, Andrew McEntyre return to the podcast to interview me about my 4-week long adventure I did this summer in the …

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Oct. 23, 2023

Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 3 of 3

During this final installment of this 3 part episode series of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we wrap up the discussion of our favorites: storylines / feuds, matches, stipulations, finishers, belt, and crowd chants...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 2 of 3

During this episode, part 2 of 3 of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we start with what makes the elements of a good wrestling match and then begin the deep dive into our favorites: wrestler (male and female), factio...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 1 of 3

I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for a long time as I got to sit down with some of my best friends and talk about one of our favorite things that bonds us together: PRO WRESTLING. My dad …

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Sept. 11, 2023

Jade B. on Being a Military Spouse Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of a 2-part episode where I speak to my friend Jade B about being a Military Spouse. Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Jade B. on Being a Military Spouse Part 1

Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spou...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Duck Duck Jeeping w/ Keith Barnes

During this episode, I revisited a topic with a different twist from not too long ago. Most of us have driven around in all different types of cars: makes and models, as they play a major part in our lives; …

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July 31, 2023

Taking a Musical Journey with Tammy Sams

In our lives, we cross paths with a variety of people. This person is the mother of one of my best friends, with whom I went to middle school through high school. I have always associated her with her passion …

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July 17, 2023

Let's Take a Transcontinental Bike Ride w/ Mark Noble

In this episode, we hear about the journey of a ride on the Transamerica trail route from Virginia to Oregon, 4,063 miles in 83 days. Mark needed some adventure in his life after finishing college, and he and two friends …

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July 3, 2023

Realtor Extraordinaire Kristin Wilson (Part 2)

Returning for part 2, Kristin and I continue our real estate talk. I highly recommend going back and listening to episode 1 to get a fuller picture of In this conversation before starting this episode. During this episode, we...

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June 19, 2023

Realtor Extraordinaire Kristin Wilson (Part 1)

If you are interested in the world of real estate, specifically on the side of being a realtor, both listing and selling agent, or you are thinking about selling your home or property in the near future. Give this episode …

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June 5, 2023

Lessons From Raising a Child With Down Syndrome w/ Brandy & Carl

This episode shows us the beauty and joy of two parents of a lovely child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. With every parent of children, there are challenges, joys, and stresses, but having a child with special needs is not som...

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May 22, 2023

Being Queer in the Lutheran Church with Kalevi

During this episode, I am honored to have Kalevi return to share his story about his faith journey. We discuss his coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out, struggles faced, misconceptions people have, finding his commu...

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May 8, 2023

Daniel Murphy Sharing About What It's Like Living With Asperger's

In this episode, I am honored to have my friend Daniel as he shares what it's like living behind his eyes. Daniel is diagnosed with Asperger's which is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental disorder that can lea...

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April 24, 2023

Kalevi Gives Insight Into Fantasy Tabletop Role-Playing Gaming (Dunge…

The world of fantasy role-playing games is one of intrigue but most get overwhelmed by the intricacies and misunderstandings of how it works. During this hour you get a small introduction with some general knowledge questions...

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April 10, 2023

Just Shooting The Breeze About The Ford Bronco with Mark Blake

Cars are a major part of our lives; each of us has our own personal connections to certain makes and models over others. There is a whole culture to it in the car world which makes it fascinating. Today I …

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March 27, 2023

The Magic That Comes From Reading About to Visiting Historical Places…

My friend today is Derek Weinrich, and what we are discussing is the magic that comes from reading about events and places in history and then traveling to these locations to soak in the moments where these events took place …

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