# /personal (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 400 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover /personal. Page: Feed: --- ## Scaling A Solo Creative Business w/ Matt Essam | Ep 448 _2026-08-26 · The Futur with Chris Do_ Matt Essam, author of The Creative Studio Roadmap, joins Chris Do for a live episode recorded in front of a studio audience to break down the pillars of turning a solo creative business into one that scales: differentiation, communication, and delivery. Chris and Matt pull audience members into the hot seat to work through real pricing blocks, story-driven positioning, and the shift from selling… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/TFL3004542387.mp3) ## [US National Debt Oh My 8/26/28](https://www.cnbc.com) _2026-08-26 · CNBC · Your Money Minute_ Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: US National Debt Oh My Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cnbc.simplecastaudio.com/68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8/episodes/34733767-f64b-4fb3-8820-7d2d6c81267a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8&awEpisodeId=34733767-f64b-4fb3-8820-7d2d6c81267a&feed=_mQMEG_J) ## [Chinese workers fight back against AI; the meaning of milk in Rwanda](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5944427/chinese-workers-fight-back-against-ai-the-meaning-of-milk-in-rwanda) _2026-08-25 · State of the World from NPR_ Just like in the United States and elsewhere, workers in China are worried about artificial intelligence taking away their jobs. So they are fighting back. This summer, a court in the Chinese city of Guangzhou sided with a graphics designer who was replaced by AI, ruling his dismissal was unlawful. Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510366/npr.simplecastaudio.com/0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e/episodes/7e77784d-4ffb-49ae-b205-02a6651624be/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e&awEpisodeId=7e77784d-4ffb-49ae-b205-02a6651624be&feed=eZ65RO4U&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5944427&p=510366&d=519&size=8309073) ## [Doing More Wasn’t the Answer: My 3-Part Business Reset](www.shebelievedshecouldpodcast.com) _2026-08-25 · allison@allisonwalshconsulting.com (Allison Walsh Enterprises, LLC | She Believed She Could™) · She Believed She Could™ Podcast_ What if you don’t need to do more to create greater momentum? What if you need to pull back long enough to see what is working, what no longer belongs, and what deserves your full energy next? After a wonderfully full—and admittedly wild—summer, Allison began looking at her business through a different lens. She created space, ruthlessly evaluated what the company was carrying, and established… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/88a175af-891c-4125-bfe1-3012d8af9b62/54eae8e5-78dc-43eb-acda-74df55d1a476/episodes/audio/group/de2fd648-b6fc-4e2b-96e0-1dd0625a94fd/group-item/ec00a1ee-218b-495f-abb9-a820f7059461/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=1d3KCsfp) ## [Why Doctors Dismiss Women's Symptoms & How to Finally Be Heard](https://lemonadepodcast.libsyn.com/why-doctors-dismiss-womens-symptoms-how-to-finally-be-heard) _2026-08-25 · Living Simpler with Amy Mewborn_ What if the stroke, the cough that would not quit, the mold exposure, and the autoimmune diagnosis were never separate stories at all? That is the question at the center of this episode, and it is the question that built the entire foundation of Living Simpler. Amy Mewborn takes you inside her own health story, from a stroke at age twenty nine to nine months of an unexplained cough, to mold… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lemonadepodcast/54_Symptoms.mp3?dest-id=730963) ## [Retail Sales Drop In July 8/25/26](https://www.cnbc.com) _2026-08-25 · CNBC · Your Money Minute_ Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: Retail Sales Drop In July Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cnbc.simplecastaudio.com/68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8/episodes/ebc675dc-6144-4768-8779-6bf5947d312e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8&awEpisodeId=ebc675dc-6144-4768-8779-6bf5947d312e&feed=_mQMEG_J) ## [Rakim](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5943177/rakim) _2026-08-25 · Bullseye with Jesse Thorn_ Rakim changed the rap game forever. He’s one half of the groundbreaking hip-hop duo, Eric B. and Rakim. And a legendary solo rapper in his own right. Rakim joined us on the show back in 2023. That year marked 50 years of hip-hop. He talked with us about how he met Eric B, shared stories about his late friend and fellow emcee, Biz Markie and much more. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510309/npr.simplecastaudio.com/549fd51b-7408-48ae-a2bc-49718ee6ed24/episodes/76306f64-72c0-4b72-a424-d83a1ba609a9/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=549fd51b-7408-48ae-a2bc-49718ee6ed24&awEpisodeId=76306f64-72c0-4b72-a424-d83a1ba609a9&feed=VPxSZKoN&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5943177&p=510309&d=3040&size=48656344) ## [Will the Trump Administration’s latest economic pressure on Iran work?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/24/nx-s1-5943573/will-the-trump-administrations-latest-economic-pressure-on-iran-work) _2026-08-24 · State of the World from NPR_ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new pressure on Iran Monday, that the administration is calling an “economic D-Day”. Almost six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the conflict in Iran, this so-called Operation Economic Outcast aims to marginalize the country even further. It includes measures to impose sanctions on any country or entity that deals with the the government in… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510366/npr.simplecastaudio.com/0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e/episodes/72d76a29-0349-4a73-9456-8d01c3e67112/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e&awEpisodeId=72d76a29-0349-4a73-9456-8d01c3e67112&feed=eZ65RO4U&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5943573&p=510366&d=720&size=11525687) ## [Navy SEAL on PTSD, Ibogaine & Rebuilding His Marriage After War | Marcus & Amber Capone](https://thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com/p/navy-seal-on-ptsd-ibogaine-and-rebuilding) _2026-08-24 · Gabby Reece · The Gabby Reece Show_ Some marriages get tested by distance. This one got tested by war, by silence, and by a version of a man that combat left behind. In this episode, I sit down with Marcus Capone, a retired Navy SEAL of 13 years, and his wife Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). We walk through the true cost of elite military service and their recovery, individually and… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211997001/6aa70002b7e09fc8494fbe433b2b816c.mp3) ## [Podcast 1348: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention by Jobert E. Abueva](https://soundcloud.com/lvoisen/podcast-1348-the-janus-plan-a) _2026-08-24 · Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen_ In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with award-winning author and global marketer Jobert E. Abueva to discuss his transformational book, The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention. Ever wondered why 90% of New Year's resolutions crash and burn by "Quitter's Day"? What if the secret to breaking free from soul-crushing burnout isn't making more empty promises, but… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2387167932-lvoisen-podcast-1348-the-janus-plan-a.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Nty4FmeFfzeq) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## summer shorts: janet of AsianBossGirl slays the hot seat _2026-08-24 · hot pursuit by AsianBossGirl_ peak giggles and some chicken hat chaos along the way, janet somehow makes the hot pursuit hot seat look like a breeze! full of thoughtful reflections and heartfelt musings, we love every time we get to have beloved janet on the mic. 0:00 can janet survive the wheel of misfortune? 7:14 rapid-fire this or that for janet 15:58 janet’s hottest takes to spicy questions CONNECT WITH US Connect with us… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/47G541/traffic.megaphone.fm/ABG3747530811.mp3) ## [Demographics And Destiny 8/24/26](https://www.cnbc.com) _2026-08-24 · CNBC · Your Money Minute_ Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: Demographics And Destiny Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cnbc.simplecastaudio.com/68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8/episodes/35541cd5-12ff-45ee-9bac-a7bbb73e97ee/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8&awEpisodeId=35541cd5-12ff-45ee-9bac-a7bbb73e97ee&feed=_mQMEG_J) ## [Ep.725- 5 Truths Behind The Zero Option Mentality](https://dynamicduotraining.libsyn.com/ep725-5-truths-behind-the-zero-option-mentality) _2026-08-24 · Live a Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast_ Half in is a guaranteed loss. There are 5 truths to this mentality. In today's episode I discuss the entire breakdown of why you should have a "Zero Option Mentality" along with the 5 Truths. Make sure you have your note pads or apps out and listen to the full episode. Keep taking action, pursuing personal excellence, and impacting lives! In This Episode, we discuss: Why you need this mentality to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dynamicduotraining/Ep725-_5_Truths_Behind_The_Zero_Option_Mentality.mp3?dest-id=377228) ## [Susan Swenson S3E169](https://www.livesradioshow.com/episode/susan-swenson-s3e169) _2026-08-22 · Lives Radio Show & Podcast with Stuart Chittenden_ Susan Swenson's life includes being an athlete, coach, mother, Christian, entrepreneur, and wellness practitioner. She has lived through both achievement and profound physical adversity. She talks about the accident that changed her life, the long road of recovery, her faith, and who we can become when familiar roles and abilities are taken away. Susan Swenson’s life was dramatically altered by a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/20c834eb-956c-43d6-aba8-795af6f7fb6d.mp3) ## [The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5922431/the-wait-wait-2026-summer-spectacular-part-2) _2026-08-22 · Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!_ This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez! Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-344098539/npr.simplecastaudio.com/edc43359-7f76-46f6-9469-62d040c9eb26/episodes/ba494127-5108-4a0b-b913-88467cafa51d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=edc43359-7f76-46f6-9469-62d040c9eb26&awEpisodeId=ba494127-5108-4a0b-b913-88467cafa51d&feed=KJIhThj8&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5922431&p=344098539&d=2853&size=45651217) ## [What's your Money DNA?](https://bleav.com/shows/diy-money/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=1057) _2026-08-22 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!) · DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing_ Quint and Allie breakdown their own money blueprint and money DNA. They talk through the psychology of money and how that DNA can shape how you see money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/9ed98408-8483-41c8-858c-e0a391c7d8cb/episodes/3d132335-bae4-42d4-9c6e-7713f4310691/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=9ed98408-8483-41c8-858c-e0a391c7d8cb&awEpisodeId=3d132335-bae4-42d4-9c6e-7713f4310691&feed=DVnmjB7M) ## [TNB Tech Minute: Private Equity Firms Team Up With Anthropic on AI Venture Ode](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Plus: Crypto stocks gain as bitcoin heads for best week in over two years. And Swedish heating company Nibe Industrier sees sales growth from heat pumps and data centers. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4/episodes/a93a0966-9efd-4810-a259-58a57c752fd3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4&awEpisodeId=a93a0966-9efd-4810-a259-58a57c752fd3&feed=ui_HbBma) ## [Are U.S. embassies in the Middle East weakened?](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5940883/are-u-s-embassies-in-the-middle-east-weakened) _2026-08-21 · State of the World from NPR_ After the U.S. and Israel launched the war in Iran, and Iran responded by attacking U.S. targets in the region, hundreds of U.S. diplomats were evacuated from embassies in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and half a dozen other countries. Some of those embassy staff may start returning to their posts soon, however the State Department is still limiting the number of personnel in the Middle East as the war… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510366/npr.simplecastaudio.com/0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e/episodes/cf314293-6afb-4849-ac3f-d5ec2d3d6c2c/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e&awEpisodeId=cf314293-6afb-4849-ac3f-d5ec2d3d6c2c&feed=eZ65RO4U&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5940883&p=510366&d=277&size=4437934) ## [How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5940823/weezer-the-gold-album) _2026-08-21 · World Cafe Words and Music Podcast_ Dubbed "the Gold Album," the rock band's latest record marks a new collaborative approach between the original members. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510008/npr.simplecastaudio.com/9f9bf25c-f85f-4dec-838d-d1b64ccf57ac/episodes/10803482-2529-4197-83f6-fd560bcca022/audio/256/default.mp3?awCollectionId=9f9bf25c-f85f-4dec-838d-d1b64ccf57ac&awEpisodeId=10803482-2529-4197-83f6-fd560bcca022&feed=THKu2Bbc&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5940823&p=510008&d=1678&size=53714530) ## [TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Plus: Samsung plans biggest-ever buyback. And Micron Technology is launching a research institution. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4/episodes/559dcadb-946a-4240-9771-eccc4cc14771/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4&awEpisodeId=559dcadb-946a-4240-9771-eccc4cc14771&feed=ui_HbBma) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WyaMVB55dOHN) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Nobody Pays for Your Pain. They Pay for the Path You Built From It.](https://your-ultimate-life.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-turn-your-story-into-income-and-impact) _2026-08-21 · Your Ultimate Life with Kellan Fluckiger_ Your story matters—but your story alone won't make you valuable in the marketplace. In this episode, Kellan Fluckiger gets brutally honest about what it actually takes to turn your life experience, pain, failures, transformation, and hard-earned wisdom into income and impact. Nobody pays simply because you survived something extraordinary. They pay when you can use what you learned to help them… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3aad8c62-9a5c-49ba-961f-d6ffe90eb3ad.mp3) ## [Podcast 1347: De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less by Douglas E. Noll](https://soundcloud.com/lvoisen/podcast-1347-de-escalate-how) _2026-08-21 · Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen_ In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with trial-lawyer-turned-peacemaker Douglas E. Noll to dismantle one of the biggest myths in corporate culture: that rational logic drives decisions, and that leading with empathy makes you weak. What if the secret to diffusing high-stakes conflicts, building ironclad psychological safety, and mastering team performance wasn't a complex negotiation strategy,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2385648159-lvoisen-podcast-1347-de-escalate-how.mp3) ## [The Day The CEO Got Beat Down by His Own Employees](https://darrenhardy.com/darrendaily-on-demand/) _2026-08-21 · DarrenDaily On-Demand_ A brilliant, well-educated CEO watched a plan that could have lifted sales by fifty percent die in a single meeting, killed not by the market but by his own team. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy uses that uncomfortable scene to expose how often leaders let employee comfort, resistance to change, and operational excuses override real growth. He makes a pointed case that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/darrendailyondemand/DDOD-Episode_2025_Mixdown.mp3?dest-id=971339) ## [How Big Tech Hopes to Win Over Data Center Skeptics](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Tech companies are deploying a variety of tactics—from holding listening sessions to offering guaranteed jobs to writing big checks—to win public support for the data centers they need to power AI. WSJ reporter Isabella Simonetti discusses what’s at stake in getting public opinion on their side. Plus, we take you inside the race to build America’s first nuclear reactor in a generation. Journal… [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4/episodes/84ed0d74-3538-43da-94bb-e3a781148fda/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4&awEpisodeId=84ed0d74-3538-43da-94bb-e3a781148fda&feed=ui_HbBma) ## [Leaning On The Ol' Credit Card 8/21/26](https://www.cnbc.com) _2026-08-21 · CNBC · Your Money Minute_ Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: Leaning On The Ol' Credit Card Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cnbc.simplecastaudio.com/68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8/episodes/b415347a-b0f1-43d1-a1a8-7f78e8435cf9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8&awEpisodeId=b415347a-b0f1-43d1-a1a8-7f78e8435cf9&feed=_mQMEG_J) ## [Our Ancestors Were Messy: a Black history comedy show](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5930477/our-ancestors-were-messy-a-black-history-comedy-show) _2026-08-21 · Code Switch_ In 1775, half a million enslaved people had to pick a side in a war between two groups of white men who both claimed to want freedom. In this live episode of Our Ancestors Were Messy , friend of the show, Nichole Hill takes B.A. Parker and Gene Demby through the choices one man made – from a South Carolina plantation, to the British lines, to Nova Scotia, to Sierra Leone. It's a… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510312/npr.simplecastaudio.com/acf40eb5-ab43-4086-ae17-f1ef04b15913/episodes/f20e96f8-03f8-43b8-a0aa-25b9031e3d33/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=acf40eb5-ab43-4086-ae17-f1ef04b15913&awEpisodeId=f20e96f8-03f8-43b8-a0aa-25b9031e3d33&feed=KTjArdE7&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5930477&p=510312&d=4464&size=71440596) ## [Dale Dickey on her Emmy nominated performance in 'Widow's Bay'](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5939971/dale-dickey-on-her-emmy-nominated-performance-in-widows-bay) _2026-08-21 · Bullseye with Jesse Thorn_ The character actor Dale Dickey has a career that spans nearly four decades and more than 150 roles. When she's on screen you know you're in for a treat. Dale's now in her mid-60's, and she's just been nominated for her first Emmy for her performance in Apple TV's Widow's Bay . She joins us on Bullseye to talk about the Emmy-nominated show. Plus, we get into the time she played Shrek... at various… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510309/npr.simplecastaudio.com/549fd51b-7408-48ae-a2bc-49718ee6ed24/episodes/32a0782e-7b9b-4bd1-9830-07f93ab5e7f9/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=549fd51b-7408-48ae-a2bc-49718ee6ed24&awEpisodeId=32a0782e-7b9b-4bd1-9830-07f93ab5e7f9&feed=VPxSZKoN&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5939971&p=510309&d=2458&size=39338363) ## [New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 21](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/21/nx-s1-5939890/new-music-friday-best-albums-aug-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · NPR Music_ Brennan Wedl. Jorja Smith. Brandon Flowers. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, August 21. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (01:23) Album No. 1 - Brennan Wedl, 'Brennan Wedl' (08:34) Album No. 2 - Squirrel Flower, 'Say a Prayer to the Gods of… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510019/npr.simplecastaudio.com/afbbcc66-ab00-44f2-903d-1a96ab240270/episodes/66293d59-516b-48c9-acb8-ac613cac05e8/audio/256/default.mp3?awCollectionId=afbbcc66-ab00-44f2-903d-1a96ab240270&awEpisodeId=66293d59-516b-48c9-acb8-ac613cac05e8&feed=VUaq3kJJ&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5939890&p=510019&d=2535&size=81137624) ## [RIP ROGERS RETURNS! ROMAN REIGNS IS OVERRATED?!](https://bleav.com/shows/monte-and-the-pharaoh/episodes/rip-rogers-returns-roman-reigns-is-overrated/) _2026-08-21 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Monte & The Pharaoh) · Monte & The Pharaoh_ Wrestling legend Rip Rogers is back on Monte & The Pharaoh and he’s holding NOTHING back! Rip gives his brutally honest take on Roman Reigns, why he thinks the Tribal Chief is overrated, today’s wrestling landscape, and MUCH MORE! No filter. No sugarcoating. Just Rip Rogers telling it like it is! Agree or disagree—this one is going to get people talking! #RipRogers #RomanReigns #MonteAndThePharaoh… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3/episodes/19d0ea27-dd33-4f61-8cbf-a815abf7f51b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3&awEpisodeId=19d0ea27-dd33-4f61-8cbf-a815abf7f51b&feed=BMXcK6fJ) ## [️ SHAZZA McKENZIE JOINS THE HOWARD STERN OF PRO WRESTLING](https://bleav.com/shows/monte-and-the-pharaoh/episodes/%ef%b8%8f-shazza-mckenzie-joins-the-howard-stern-of-pro-wrestling/) _2026-08-21 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Monte & The Pharaoh) · Monte & The Pharaoh_ International wrestling sensation Shazza McKenzie steps into the hot seat with Monte & The Pharaoh for an unforgettable interview! From her journey around the globe to the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes stories of professional wrestling, Shazza holds nothing back. Don't miss this exclusive conversation with one of the most entertaining and outspoken stars in the business today! #ShazzaMcKenzie… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3/episodes/978c452e-6211-48ef-80aa-030890af9acf/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3&awEpisodeId=978c452e-6211-48ef-80aa-030890af9acf&feed=BMXcK6fJ) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2lU8jLIQQuYy) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## The One Trait Every High-Performing Board Has (That Yours Probably Doesn't) _2026-08-21 · Brave Bold Brilliant_ Jeannette breaks down the single most crucial factor separating high-performing boards from those stuck in stagnation: cohesion built on psychological safety and candid debate. She explores the dangerous trap of artificial harmony, illustrates how real trust accelerates decision-making and accountability through real-world high-stakes examples, and outlines actionable methods—including external… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/USVL9069228963.mp3) ## [207: Why Are You Trying to Prove Yourself? How to Stop Seeking Validation](https://pod.co/themanifestingguide/207-why-are-you-trying-to-prove-yourself-how-to-stop-seeking-validation) _2026-08-20 · Mindful Manifesting - Personal and Spiritual Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs_ We're all trying to prove something. Get the promotion, land the client, be seen as good enough. I've been sitting with why that pattern runs so deep, and where it actually starts. It goes back further than most of us realize. Our parents cheered our first steps. They celebrated when we learned to swim. We had a built-in audience from the very beginning, and somewhere in there, we got wired to… [Listen](https://downloads.pod.co/d52de918-acfd-44b3-8929-f404437677a4/73d0f0ea-f912-44ff-a2bd-6900f0c47091.mp3) ## [The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 – An Insider Perspective From Mary Fetchet the Founder of Voices Center for Resilience](https://3651db0c-9e2b-4a2f-b2eb-70e7d62e72f9.libsyn.com/the-25th-anniversary-of-911-an-insider-perspective-from-mary-fetchet-the-founder-of-voices-center-for-resilience) _2026-08-20 · Psych Up Live_ On the upcoming 25 th Anniversary of 9/11 we are joined by Mary Fetchet LCSW, the co-founder and Executive Director Of Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES). She will share her story of 9/11 as a victim's mother and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who created VOICES. In the last 25 years VOICES has been as a lifeline for thousands of 9/11 families, responders and survivors. From testifying… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3651db0c-9e2b-4a2f-b2eb-70e7d62e72f9/sphillips082026.mp3?dest-id=4808936) ## [TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX Stock Falls After Musk Says Rocket ‘Catch’ Is Months Away](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Plus: Super Micro Computer clears senior management in alleged smuggling scheme. And the global foldable smartphone market is rebounding. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4/episodes/ff5609ff-6361-40bc-9787-0c309b513bae/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4&awEpisodeId=ff5609ff-6361-40bc-9787-0c309b513bae&feed=ui_HbBma) ## [Brandon Flowers' songwriting has always had 'whispers' of country music](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5939819/brandon-flowers-album-thrasher) _2026-08-20 · World Cafe Words and Music Podcast_ The Killers' frontman joins World Cafe to talk about exploring a country western sound on his new solo album, THRASHER. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510008/npr.simplecastaudio.com/9f9bf25c-f85f-4dec-838d-d1b64ccf57ac/episodes/7164da82-fc80-4b08-8c7f-cee0230460c7/audio/256/default.mp3?awCollectionId=9f9bf25c-f85f-4dec-838d-d1b64ccf57ac&awEpisodeId=7164da82-fc80-4b08-8c7f-cee0230460c7&feed=THKu2Bbc&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5939819&p=510008&d=1638&size=52419691) ## [Surprising political effects of Europe’s heat waves](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5939909/surprising-political-effects-of-europes-heat-waves) _2026-08-20 · State of the World from NPR_ It’s summer, so warm weather is to be expected. But in Europe this summer has been really, really hot. Five heat waves so far have broken records on the continent and there has been drought and wildfires as well. Extreme weather is linked to human-made climate change. And political parties in Europe are capitalizing on the fact that the heat is at the front of voters minds. But as we learn, those… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510366/npr.simplecastaudio.com/0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e/episodes/3a4760f3-2f2d-4cc9-8637-982eac165309/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e&awEpisodeId=3a4760f3-2f2d-4cc9-8637-982eac165309&feed=eZ65RO4U&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5939909&p=510366&d=283&size=4541170) ## The Riff Raff: Taming the Chaos Goblin _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth Plouffe, Sydney Elaine Butler, Maddy Dever and Paul Coleman · Across the Desk_ Elizabeth and Sydney explore the chaos and discipline experienced by neurodivergent entrepreneurs, sharing practical tools and insights for managing ADHD and autism in daily life and work. Key topics Neurodivergent entrepreneurs and their unique challenges Tools and routines to manage chaos and increase productivity The concept of the chaos goblin and how to recognize it Importance of… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5401ecbc3f563cbfda6824661d79df1a25483c194d558475bd578a7d5744a2b0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMjNmMTlhZi1iNzM0LTRmYzItYmI2Ny1lMGMwNjk0ZDU3ZGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiZjQ0NTQ2Mi1hMzJhLTRmNjQtYmZiZS0wM2FhYjAzMTQ5ODAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlODlkMzY4YmU1YWM5N2E2NzhkMTgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4NzEwNTdiNzgyMzgwMTZhYTYyYWNmL2VsaXphYmV0aC1wbG91ZmZlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTIwX18xNi0zMy01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3) ## [TNB Tech Minute: Alibaba Earnings Slump Amid Heavy AI Investments](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Plus: California sees record venture capital funding this year. And OpenAI has paused new AI model training for two weeks. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dowjones.simplecastaudio.com/ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4/episodes/bad4882c-28ba-4148-9d58-631f11ed426d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ad7cb3e1-19c4-4670-984f-a03f333022e4&awEpisodeId=bad4882c-28ba-4148-9d58-631f11ed426d&feed=ui_HbBma) ## [The Best Supplements for Strength Training and Recovery](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-supplements-for-strength-training-and-recovery-Ixq6LhN9) _2026-08-20 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Confused by all the supplements on the market? You probably don't need most of them. In this episode of Healthy Living Scottsdale, Coaches Adam and Tara break down the five supplements that actually support strength training, muscle growth, recovery, and long-term health. Learn who should take creatine, protein powder, vitamin D3/K2, fish oil, and magnesium, plus which popular supplements are a… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/0856efc1-7b8c-47cc-a65a-a3075d3c3d0e/group-item/955c2c27-4dfc-4d2f-af09-5c4b3ea8174d/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [The Most Surprising Motivators to Massive Success](https://darrenhardy.com/darrendaily-on-demand/) _2026-08-20 · DarrenDaily On-Demand_ The moment people start coming after you may be the moment you've finally arrived. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy flips the conventional wisdom on criticism and argues that attacks, doubt, and slander are usually byproducts of visibility, impact, and success, not proof you've done something wrong. He shares a raw exchange with a shaken entrepreneur and a startling admission… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/darrendailyondemand/DDOD-Episode_2024_Mixdown.mp3?dest-id=971339) ## Disability Is a Normal Part of Life _2026-08-20 · Your Lot and Parcel_ At 15, the author became paraplegic after a car accident caused by a drunk driver. She remembers waking up unable to move her lower body, not the crash itself. Finishing high school was difficult; she started remotely, then pushed to return in person despite accessibility challenges. She adapted to life in a wheelchair, finding support and humor with friends. In college and law school, she faced… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206776/episodes/19650852-disability-is-a-normal-part-of-life.mp3) ## [Crypto Update: Cryptomarkt springt plots omhoog, einde bearmarket?](https://omny.fm/shows/cryptocast/crypto-update-cryptomarkt-springt-plots-omhoog-einde-bearmarket) _2026-08-20 · Crypto Update | BNR_ Bitcoin tikte vannacht even de 70.000 dollar aan, voor het eerst sinds juni, en staat nu rond de 69.500 dollar. Dat is zo'n 9 procent hoger dan vorige week. Ethereum deed het beter met 20 procent erbij, naar ongeveer 2.250 dollar. De aanleiding kwam uit Washington: het Amerikaanse ministerie van Financi n verdubbelde de terugkoop van langlopende staatsobligaties van 2 naar minstens 4 miljard… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/8257a063-6be9-42fa-b892-acd4013b1255/610ea01a-74cf-4975-8b03-adc100b256df/b1b0b85c-9f34-4de0-bfe5-b4ac007270bb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6d75c30a-30bd-4fee-a1c0-ade400a930c3) ## [Who's Doing The Spending 8/20/26](https://www.cnbc.com) _2026-08-20 · CNBC · Your Money Minute_ Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: Who's Doing The Spending Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cnbc.simplecastaudio.com/68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8/episodes/31d2e00b-7871-4535-8a72-252da0ab700a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=68ef7ea3-17a8-4a2e-a546-322dfda601a8&awEpisodeId=31d2e00b-7871-4535-8a72-252da0ab700a&feed=_mQMEG_J) ## [BONUS: The Bitching Hour! | The Season of Purge and Permission](https://zoeygreco.com/podcast/) _2026-08-20 · The Higher Self Hotline_ (Episode #10) What if the thing you're most afraid people will think of you is actually the doorway to your next evolution? In this eclipse episode of our live coaching series inside The Bitching Hour! , we're digging into the fear of being seen — in money, in visibility, and in not knowing what comes next. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting support, or terrified of being watched, this is the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe84dab0-653c-4364-a4d2-e1bf11f9547e.mp3) ## God’s Sovereignty in the Face of the Final Battle- Stephen Streett _2026-08-20 · Frazer Church Messages Podcast (audio)_ In this spiritual discussion led by Stephen Streett, explore the themes of God's sovereignty and divine intervention as depicted in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39. Delve into the prophecy concerning the end times, the battle of Gog and Magog, and how these ancient scriptures relate to modern faith. With emphasis on the active role of believers, the sermon encourages readiness for Christ's return and… [Listen](https://vod-media-fs.cdn01.net/ak5ETnpVR05pWldZaFJqWXlBVFloUkRPaGR6WWpWRE5tSm1NME1XTmhaak4wRUdPak5ET2xoSE1fMDAwMDg2MzA1MjNfVkxRWU9YV0tBSkVQ/encoded/0000834/0834701/video_audioonly/I1DFA61PG.m4a?source=podcast&podcastPlatform=itunes&channel_id=9135) ## [BITEradio: Towards the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11 with Scott Gibbs](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/biteradio-towards-the-turning-rethinking-the-meaning-of-9-11-with-scott-gibbs--74350624) _2026-08-20 · BITEradio.me_ In a time defined by war, political and religious extremism, cultural fracture, terrorism, rising authoritarianism, and escalating distrust across societies, a provocative new book argues that humanity has fundamentally misunderstood the true source of conflict itself. Scott Gibbs holds an AB in History from Princeton University, an MBA from Northwestern University, and an MA in Clinical… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74350624/output.mp3) ## [Hannibal Discovers Social Blade… JUST DAYS After Discovering FIRE!](https://bleav.com/shows/monte-and-the-pharaoh/episodes/hannibal-discovers-social-blade-just-days-after-discovering-fire/) _2026-08-20 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Monte & The Pharaoh) · Monte & The Pharaoh_ Hannibal has made another technological breakthrough! Just days after apparently discovering fire, Hannibal has now discovered the magical world of Social Blade! Watch as Hannibal explores the internet like a caveman discovering electricity and suddenly becomes an analytics expert! What will he discover next… YouTube Studio?! #Hannibal #SocialBlade #Wrestling #WrestlingComedy #MonteAndThePharaoh… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3/episodes/fb9b5079-2a42-4e37-bfa9-27c23e3c8953/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=806a85e4-4e5c-47cd-ab6c-6288329c01f3&awEpisodeId=fb9b5079-2a42-4e37-bfa9-27c23e3c8953&feed=BMXcK6fJ) ## [218 Personal Branding ohne Dauerstress : Was Sichtbarkeit wirklich mit uns macht - Jacob Drachenberg](https://soundcloud.com/beyourbrand/218-personal-branding-ohne) _2026-08-20 · Be Your Brand - Personal Branding und PR_ Sichtbar werden klingt einfach, fühlt sich für viele aber alles andere als leicht an. Warum fällt es uns so schwer, den ersten Social Media-Post zu veröffentlichen? Warum vergleichen wir uns ständig mit Menschen, die schon weiter sind? Weshalb hält uns ausgerechnet der Wunsch, alles richtig zu machen, oft davon ab, überhaupt anzufangen? In dieser Folge von Be your Brand spreche ich mit Jacob… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384413623-beyourbrand-218-personal-branding-ohne.mp3) ## [Iraq is caught between Washington and Tehran](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5938514/iraq-is-caught-between-washington-and-tehran) _2026-08-19 · State of the World from NPR_ In July, Iraq’s new prime minister visited Washington. There he promised President Trump that Iraq would disarm Iran-backed militias by the end of September. Many of those militias attacked U.S. troops during their occupation of Iraq and since the U.S.- Iran war, some of these paramilitary groups have hit U.S. assets. But for a country with close ties to neighboring Iran, it’s a tough promise for… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510366/npr.simplecastaudio.com/0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e/episodes/5bd7e134-c810-439f-bc53-03d73f209100/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=0c99070d-d4e9-4006-ac06-39c904ab327e&awEpisodeId=5bd7e134-c810-439f-bc53-03d73f209100&feed=eZ65RO4U&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5938514&p=510366&d=284&size=4550783) ## [TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Promises Not to Keep Business Customer Data](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/tech-news-briefing) _2026-08-19 · podcasts@dowjones.com (The Wall Street Journal) · WSJ Tech News Briefing_ Plus: FTC warns companies on using private consumer data to set prices. And a Chinese humanoid robot-maker soared 460% in its trading debut. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 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