For personal reasons, I have to put a pause on the podcast. I hope to be back. Till then, Godspeed.
Friend of the pod, writer-director CJ Williamson, and I get into faith, doubt, truth, reality, wild coincidences, and more.
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Steve Anderson is a coach for dads looking to be the best father they can be. His passion and the point of his practice, The Best Dad Program, is to give fathers the keys to unlock their relationships with their kids. Steve brings a lifetime of experience to his work and shares incredible insights in this interview from what he’s learned both as a son and a father himself, and also as a professional mentor. This one’s chock full of wisdom, and not just for dads. Anyone looking to have healthy, vibrant relationships with the people they love will find piles of gold in this episode. Enjoy!
Steve Anderson was the executive director of the Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota from 2011 to 2022, and he has led men and boys through transformative weekends in multiple states across the U.S. and internationally. He is a Certified Professional Coach and completed the Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience from The Neuroscience School.
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Fatherhood, Parenting, Coping mechanisms, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Counseling, Therapy, Dating, Communication, Dysfunction, Codependency, Healthy Relationships, Stoicism, Mentorship, Healthy masculinity, Self-improvement, Self-love, Stress management, Setting boundaries, Knowing your value, Asking for help, Accepting love, Acceptance, Work-life balance, Accountability, Managing anxiety, Neuroscience, Depression, Dopamine, Exercise, Tenacity, Practice, Mindset, Change, Getting good sleep, Education, Journey, Adoption, Making mistakes, Direction, Being silly, Responsibility, Staying grounded, Getting buy-in, Persuasion, Negotiation, Community, Journaling, Intentionality, Learning to pivot, Significance, Meaning, Giving grace, Getting out of a rut, Faith and belief, Church, Transcendent values, God as Father, Sacrifice, Religion, Civil Rights, Unconditional love, Patience/Be Patient
Welcome to a whole new world. Season 3 begins now.
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Season 3 of the RRA is here, and I'm HERE FOR IT!! Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Just 2 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my first-most-listened-to episode. Awkward to admit which one it is, but bracing nonetheless. Link to it here. And remember: where we begin has no bearing on how high we'll go. So keep going. It's worth it.
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3 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my second-most-listened-to episode. Another classic! If you're curious to know what it is, link to it here. Enjoy! And stay frosty out there...
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1 month to season 3! For now, take a listen to my third-most-listened-to episode. Can you guess? If you need a hint, it's okay: link to it here. Enjoy! And stay frosty out there...
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My interview with Jonah from The Blue Collar Enlightenment show. Enjoy, while I cook up season 3 goodies. Happy New Year!
Check out https://www.thebceshow.com/ for more of Jonah's good stuff!
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My wife, Suzanne, is a pre-published author and a deeply thoughtful person who has survived some harrowing struggles and come out wiser, stronger, and even more amazing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special round in the Ramble Room!
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John HH Ford is a podcaster, a voice actor, and a family man living in London, UK. He's a founding member of the Cinema Craptaculus podcast network with his team of co-hosts, behind such hits as the original Cinema Craptaculus, The Expanded Universe, and the hilarious People Also Watched. John HH has stories to tell and wisdom to share. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
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No one’s a nobody, even when we feel that way. This one’s a tribute to the hidden heroes. I hope you see yourself among them. I salute you!
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
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00:00-Cold Open: Nobodies?
2:58-Welcome
6:37-Main Title: Not Nobodies
10:51-Faith Leaders
15:13-Parents
19:35-Teachers/Mentors/Coaches
23:40-Injured/Ill/Infirm/
27;04-Service Workers
31:23-“Worst Days” Workers
35:18-You, Me, & Everyone
39:11-Closing
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My older brother, Loren, is the COO of an incredible non-profit called Heritage Ranch, in Baton Rouge, LA. He’s a deep thinker, a student of life and history, and he’s always deepening his knowledge of the things that really matter. Every time I chat with him, I come away wiser, and I know you will, too. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
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Lawrence Ribeiro is an action director, a stunt professional, and much, much more. He’s worked and traveled all over the world, executing action filmmaking at the highest levels. In 2018, he released a book detailing his approach, called Action Realism: The Art of Action, both a primer and a masterclass. He’s also chief creative officer of Art and Action Productions, based out of the UK. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
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To grow is life. But what does it mean? What does it take? And how is it done? Let’s muse…
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00:00-Cold Open: Progress and Regress
2:58-Welcome
6:25-Main Title: To Grow
11:11-Committed Relationships
16:00-Big Tents & Grace
20:42-The Right Kind
24:21-Nothing Wasted/Serenity
29:06-Good Reapers
34:53-Rest and Relaxation
39:35-Giants Together
43:29-Closing
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Elliot Schiff is a voice actor, a husband, a father, and a good friend. Every time we chat, I come away encouraged, enlightened, and inspired. He has that amazing gift of being able to make whoever he's talking to feel like the most important person in the world, and he's got one of the brightest outlooks and kindest spirits of anyone I've ever met. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
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Why do we want what we want? It seems that most of life is longing, striving, struggling to birth the future, and yet we so rarely stop to figure out the reason for the yearning. What might our longings be trying to tell us?
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
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00:00-Cold Open: The Longing
2:58-Welcome
6:44-Main Title: Imagining Satisfaction
10:17-Golden Rule
16:23-Releasing Dreams
22:12-The Feel of Infinity
26:24-Split Humanity
32:31-Clawing for Ecstasy
37:29-The Need to Need
41:27-Made For Another World-Closing
46:09-Closing
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Lynn Renee Maxcy is an award-winning TV and movie writer. She wrote on the first three seasons of the Emmy-winning series The Handmaid's Tale before branching off into other work. Though she enjoys writing dark, dystopian worlds, she always finds a way to infuse them with hope. Once the WGA strike is over, she’ll be diving back into several projects in both TV and film. She’s a long time LA friend, an absolute gem, and and a model of what it means to overcome struggle and stay joyful. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to make your way into writing for a living and how you might discover how to tell your own stories, you’ll enjoy this one. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
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00:00-Opening Music, Preview, and Intro
2:27-Lynn’s stories: sci-fi, future worlds, and the WGA Strike
7:13-Lynn’s writing journey: prose beginnings to a TV writing career, and writing for The Handmaid’s Tale
15:21-TV Shows that inspire Lynn: extraordinary worlds, human stories
18:55-Why stories help us live, and the writer’s journey
26:32-Advice for those considering a writing career
34:13-Learning resilience: pushing through to the ‘yes’
41:48-Is writing is for you? Tell yourself the truth
47:50-Lynn’s faith: love God, love people, and build the world you want to live in
50:46-Final words of wisdom: find your voice and go for it!
53:24-Closing
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Sometimes, the blues are just the blues. The only way through is to share the pain.
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
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00:00-Cold Open: True Blues
2:48-Welcome
6:45-Main Title: Those Endless Afternoons
10:00-Hard to Imagine
15:03-Digital Cavemen
19:00-Fear of Being Known
23:05-The Necessity of Hope
27:20-The Tragedy of Decay
32:13-People Still Die
36:28-The Solace of Us
40:26-Closing
A Long December (Counting Crows): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D5PtyrewSs
Charles Bukowski: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/charles-bukowski
Arnold (Netflix documentary): https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81317673
The Holdovers (starring Paul Giamatti): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/
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