Interviews about culture, religion, and more with brilliant people who will fan the flames of your curiosity.
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There’s no single way to be a family. And every kind of family has something we can learn from. Host Blair Hodges explores the history and evolution of family structures, gender, and sexuality.
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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon.As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to chi ...
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The Addict II Athlete podcast is hosted by Coach Blu Robinson a licensed clinical mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field since 2001. Blu is a fantastic public speaker, coach, and therapist who works with many individuals, youth, couples, and families addressing issues like addiction, trauma, communication, parenting, and more. Blu hopes to provide listeners with the skills and game plans for anyone to turn their mess into their message of hope and a ...
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Brief: Religion is Not Belief? (w/Blair Hodges)
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The late historian of religion James Carse (1932-2020) made a radical proposal in his 2012 book, The Religious Case Against Belief. He argued that beliefs, far from being central to or definitive of religion, are actually antithetical to religious community. A religion’s historical longevity, he argued, depends on its ability to absorb and neutrali…
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Family Proclamations: “The Red Suitcase,” with Deborah J. Cohan
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“Family Proclamations” is the brand new podcast by Blair Hodges, host of Fireside. Enjoy this sample episode and be sure to subscribe directly to Family Proclamations now, because FP will be fully switching over soon!Par Family Proclamations
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204: What the Hell is RFK Jr Doing?
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Robert F Kennedy, Jr isn’t backing down. You can’t get away from his voice or his endless content stream. He’s banked on tech world oligarch anti-vax mom, Nicole Shanahan, to nail down the VP slot. His Children’s Health Defense charity is casting doubt on whether polio was even a virus. And he keeps claiming he’s not against vaccines himself, but h…
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The Red Suitcase (with Deborah J. Cohan)
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Caregiving for aging and dying parents can be tough for anyone, but it's even tougher when it forces you to confront longtime family dynamics of abuse. Sociologist Deborah Cohan blurs the lines between academic research on family caregiving and violence, and her own personal story about a father she calls both adoring and abusive. Her memoir is cal…
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Talking with the Sober Samurai
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In this episode Thad shares his story of overcoming addiction and finding recovery. He talks about his journey from being a functional addict to hitting rock bottom and realizing he needed to make a change. Thad discusses the gradual decline of his addiction and the impact it had on his relationships and overall well-being. He also highlights the r…
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"Human Biologist" and life coach Gary Brecka's star rose after biohacking UFC President Dana White's health. Yet Derek has a few questions this week: Is someone with a degree from a chiropractic college qualified to talk about seed oils, GMOs, depression, tinnitus, fluoride, detoxifying through water fasts, and diet plans? Is it concerning that his…
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A Deep Cut from our Patreon archive (July 2023) What do we mean when we say that we believe something? When the QAnon Shaman got dressed on the morning of January 6, he put on his red, white, and blue face paint, his postmodern quasi-Native American horned fur hat, and grabbed the spear to which he had attached an American flag. In performance mode…
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203: Is This a Joke? (w/Neal Brennan)
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Neal Brennan has upped the artistic ante in stand-up comedy. In Netflix specials like "3 Mics and Blocks" he’s explored loneliness, isolation, and the mental health fallout of growing up the youngest of 10 in a Catholic family with an extremely unwell father. In the process he’s made some of the great mysteries of family pain and inner turmoil more…
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Open Book: An Interview with Coach Blu
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This is an interview with Coach Blu on Project Recovery. Blu Robinson joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences growing up constantly being on the move from household to household due to his mother being in and out of marriages, living a life of lies early in his childhood, and trying to find a connection with others by i…
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Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated as supernaturally-charged conspiracy theories about the solar eclipse flooded the internet. And so Julian searched for answers about the mysterious “red heifer.” What is so special about a red cow? Might its discovery and ensuing journey from Texas to Jerusalem have played a role in the October 7 attacks? …
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Brief: Yoga Teacher’s Survival Guide (w/Theo Wildcroft & Harriet McAtee)
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Matthew is joined by Theo Wildcroft and Harriet McAtee, co-editors of The Yoga Teacher's Survival Guide: Social Justice, Science, Politics, and Power (Singing Dragon Publications), a volume of essays from 16 yoga world contributors. Three yoga culture critic nerds get into the weeds of how wellness workers and yoga teachers survive and navigate a p…
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Overtime: This Is Their Childhood
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Overtime with Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa. Coach Blu is a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use disorder counselor. Today's cohost is Addict II Athlete's own Athletic Director, Marisa Robinson. Marissa is a Certified Recreational Therapist. This is an open topic, so you, the listener, can participate by submitting…
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202: Steve Hassan and the Trans Cult Conspiracy Theory
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“Cult expert” Steve Hassan has been publicly concerned with the complex sociology of trans youth since 2020. We track that interest back to his communications with gender critical activists in 2017, who reached out to him because they believed that his cult theory could shed light on what they believed were nefarious aspects of the trans awareness …
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Building LGBTQ Families (with Abbie E. Goldberg)
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With the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015, queer families are more visible today than ever. But the path to becoming a parent is complicated for LGBTQ people. Dr. Abbie E. Goldberg, psychologist and researcher, provides LGBTQ parents and prospective parents with the detailed, evidence‑based knowledge they need to navigate the transition to…
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Family Proclamations: “Building LGBTQ Families,” with Abbie E. Goldberg
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“Family Proclamations” is the brand new podcast by Blair Hodges, host of Fireside. Enjoy this sample episode and be sure to subscribe directly to Family Proclamations now, because FP will be fully switching over soon!Par Family Proclamations
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A New Direction with Clay Hodges
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Clay Hodges shares his journey of recovery from addiction and how he turned his mess into his message. He talks about his struggles with relapse and the realization that he didn't know his own story anymore. Clay emphasizes the importance of finding alignment within oneself and not comparing one's recovery journey to others. He discusses how he fou…
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Following up on our Long COVID episode with Tara Haelle, Matthew will be expanding the Listener Stories portfolio with stories from listeners about navigating Long COVID. Why? Because there’s nothing like a mysterious disease, denied by some, stigmatized by others, and politicized by multiple interests, that will bring a person closer to the appeal…
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Brief: A History of the Gay Right (w/Neil Young)
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Matthew is joined by historian Neil J. Young, co-host of the excellent Past Present Podcast, to talk about his new book: Coming Out Republican: a History of the Gay Right. Young’s riveting storytelling shows how, beginning in the aftermath of WWII, many American gay men—born into socially conservative and religious families from which they had stru…
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This podcast covers the Opioid Epidemic with a speach originally written by Martin Luther King: A time to break the silents. Blu and Marissa then discus the 301 deaths per day for legal and illegal overdose of opioids. We discuss what Addict II Athletes values are by revisiting the original decision of this team. And to top it off answering questio…
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201: Librarians Are Not Groomers (w/Heath Umbreit)
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When Moms For Liberty attacks libraries with demands to ban books about MLK Jr and age-appropriate sex education, and claims that librarians are grooming their children into the trans agenda, they’re enacting the worst forms of neo-fascist bullying. But they’re also paradoxically defending a troubled American legacy against a librarian culture atte…
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Coach Blu Robinson discusses the topic of behavioral addictions, specifically focusing on pornography addiction. He is joined by guest Sione Inoke, who shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction. The conversation explores the challenges of discussing and seeking help for behavioral addictions, the emotional toll of addiction, and the impac…
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Project 2025 is the libertarian conservative Heritage Foundation’s systematic governance plan for the next Republican president. The 920-page plan aims to implement the "unitary executive theory," which would give all of the power of the US government to the executive branch—Donald Trump, if he wins in November. Derek and Julian read the chapter on…
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Brief: The High Cost of Wellness
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A common sentiment in wellness spaces is that people turn to alt-med practices due to the exorbitant costs of American healthcare. While the latter is certainly true, Derek and Julian discuss why a lot of products and services in wellness land is really just another form of extractive capitalism. Head to factormeals.com/conspirituality50 and use co…
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Mastering Relationships: Overcoming the 4 Horsemen
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Dive deep into the heart of healthy relationships through the lens of John Gottan’s acclaimed concept of the 4 Horsemen. Unpack the secrets to relationship resilience and growth, as Coach Blu and Marissa explore how understanding and humbling oneself in the face of criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt can transform your personal and…
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200: Rogan-Rufo Reality Check
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This week we take stock of the full entrenchment of the Mirror World, where conspirituality influencers bask in the rays of confident delusion. After a little stage-setting on the heterodox mediasphere, we open with a snapshot of conspirituality Valhalla as we listen in on Joe Rogan and Chris Rufo talking about unhoused people as though they are ch…
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What Is Acudetox? And What Are The Benefits?
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In this episode, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Amy and Mel about the AccuDetox method and the Five Needle Protocol. They discuss the history and uses of the protocol, the five points involved, and the benefits of using acupuncture for stress reduction and addiction recovery. Amy and Mel share their experiences with the protocol and the training pro…
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Project 2025 is the libertarian conservative Heritage Foundation’s systematic governance plan for the next Republican president. The 920-page plan aims to implement the "unitary executive theory," which would give all of the power of the US government to the executive branch—Donald Trump, if he wins in November. This week, Derek and Julian investig…
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Brief: Woman, Life, Freedom (w/Negin Shiraghaei)
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The death of Mahsa Jina Amini at the hands of the Islamic Republic’s “morality police” in September 2022 lit a fuse on a fervent global protest movement. Jina’s crime was wearing an “improper” headscarf in public. The slogan, “Woman, Life, Freedom,” which first emerged in the fight for Kurdish equality, was used by thousands of brave, defiant women…
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Brief: Yes, Huberman’s Behavior Matters
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In response to Kerry Howley’s meticulous reporting on the deceptions of Andrew Huberman in New York Magazine, Huberstans around the world are braying that the man’s private life has nothing to do with his virtue as a science communicator. Not so, we argue in this brief. Deception in one mirrors deception in the other, and there is no private life f…
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Overtime: Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction
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Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa talk about words to use when addressing addiction and the stigma around addiction and disorders. Stigma is a discrimination against an identifiable group of people, a place, or a nation. Stigma about people with SUD might include inaccurate or unfounded thoughts like they are dangerous, incapable of managing …
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199: Inside Anti-Abortion Christian Nationalism (w/Rob Schenck)
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Reverend Rob Schenck spent 30 years on the front lines of the Evangelical war against Roe V. Wade. He blockaded abortion clinics, screamed at women in crisis, used fetal remains as political props, and helped wage a covert war of moneyed influence over federal officials to end abortion access. Now, in a return to his deeper religious commitments, h…
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Mind Matters: Navigating the Maze of Traumatic Brain Injuries with Kaylee Blair
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This podcast episode discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their impact on individuals and their loved ones. The conversation covers the lack of awareness and education on brain health, the connection between TBIs and substance abuse, the challenges faced by TBI patients and their loved ones, and the importance of finding the right doctor f…
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