"Life 2.0" is designed to inform, entertain and inspire.
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Cryptopedia is an exploration of the myths and legends that haunt the human mind. Each week Brandon and John will take you on a journey exploring the mysteries of the world, tackling the tales with a dash of skepticism and an extra helping of humor.
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"Something is Upside Down" (tracks 13 -25) by Father John J. Geaney"John Geaney, CSP, is the Paulist pastor of St. Augustine in Memphis, a 70 year old parish steeped in the love of Christ, the awareness of the need for civil rights, and the African American Catholic culture. Geaney, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Memphis, is a former radio and television producer for the Paulist Fathers, as well as a teacher of Homiletics."
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Revived Devos takes devotionals from famous theologians of history and records them fresh for your listening pleasure each and every day. So sit back and spend a few minutes of your morning with D.L Moody, St. Augustine, Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther, and others on rotation every week.
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Recordings from the six 2019 annual Lenten Lectures on Great Spiritual Doctors of the Church: St. Augustine by Dr. David Deavel; St. Catherine of Siena by Sr. Mary Margaret O’Brien, OP; St. Teresa of Avila by Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, OP; St. John of the Cross by Elizabeth Kelly; St. Francis de Sales by Dr. Kevin Ferdinandt; St. Therese of Lisieux by Fr. Robert Altier. Fridays in Lent following 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
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The Deep Dive is a culture and insights podcast with Philip McKenzie, an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Every week, Philip goes below the surface with the people who matter the most.
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Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church
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“Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church”, with Prof. Christopher Veniamin Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church, with particular reference to the Holy Bible and the witness of the Church Fathers, past and present. Available Units thus far: Unit 1: Introduction: Holy Scripture, Greek Philosophy, Philo of Alexandria Unit 2: Irenaeus of Lyons Unit 3: Clement the Alexandrian Unit 4: Origen Unit 5: Atha ...
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The Secret A Treasure Hunt
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Philip welcomes writer/scholar Aida Mariam Davis to discuss her latest book Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom. In their wide ranging conversation they explore how building ties of kinship and surfacing varying knowledge systems can make new worlds possible. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty…
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Episode 11: “By Way of Conclusion” Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" “By Way of Conclusion”, Episode 11 in our series, "John of the Ladder”, consists of concluding remarks regarding our brief overview of Steps 4 and 5 of the famous Ladder of Divine Ascent by th…
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As I lock down the Aurora Media Studios for a much-needed and long-awaited hiatus, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the importance of perspective in these turbulent times. Also, I am remembering one of the most incredible people I've ever known-Amy Lyon- who I met way back in 1993, and after a 30-year battle, has transitioned to the beyond pl…
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Philip welcome Charles Spinosa, author Leadership As Masterpiece Creation to The Deep Dive. In their conversation, they discuss what it means to be a leader, how we organize ourselves and what it looks like when masterpiece language and thinking applies itself to our work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mo…
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The Politics of Belief
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With less than a week before the polls open for the 2024 POTUS race, the pressure has become formidable for many voters. I've always been fascinated by why people vote one way or the other, the factors, the circumstances, and the thoughts that go into going blue or red. Three people volunteered to join me on the episode to share their opinions that…
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No, that's not a typo in the episode title because gridiron glory can turn to gridiron gory in the blink of an eye or the launch of a "Hail Mary" pass and that's exactly what happened yesterday when the Bears came up short against the Washington Commanders. But to rub salt into the wound, the taunting by a Bears player before the game ended went vi…
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The Walker House - Ghostly Roundhouse Kicks - 168
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Halloween is this week, and Brandon is bringing ghost stories. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- The Ghosts of Mineral Point | Wisconsin Haunts Tavern Spirits…
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Halloween is a bittersweet holiday for me. It was without question, my dad's favorite time of the year, as he would transform our house into "The Haunted Castle" and himself from a mild-mannered banker, into "The Count." For over two decades my dad and his supporting cast of werewolves, mummies, monsters, and more, scared the living sh*t out of unt…
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“De Trinitate”, Book IX, Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 5, Dr. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 24: “De Trinitate”, Book IX, Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 5, Dr. C. Veniamin In Part 5 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 24 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we conclude our remarks on St. Augustine’s “Commentary on Ps. 134:3 (135:3)”, and then begin reading from Boo…
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Episode 202: Solving the Climate Crisis w/ John Berger
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In this episode of The Deep Dive, Philip welcomes John Berger, the author of Solving the Climate Crisis. In this conversation, they examine the growing climate emergency against ongoing global movements to stem the tide and reverse course. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and…
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So, what do Julie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh, Albert Einstein, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Arden, Dr. Seuss, Chris Gardner, J.K. Rowling, and 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan all have in common? They all went through the wringer, which is a prerequisite to success. The most successful and significant people I know h…
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Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni or other former members of an organization to celebrate the organization's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools, colleges, and churches. But that definition is just the concept of the thing. As I was reminded yesterday when attending homecoming at my former high school, it goes far p…
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Philip welcomes researcher and author Susan Madsen to the show. In their conversation, they explore her new book focused on gender and leadership and dissect the consistent myths and impediments to women led leadership. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. P…
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So, I had prepared The Wednesday Rant a day in advance, based on the headlines but since your host forgot to turn his microphone on, there's nothing to hear on that side of things. The bottom line is I had forgotten about the lifelines, that is until a piece of paper fell out of a folder stored in a box since...1997. Add to that a phone call from a…
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The History of Gorillas - The Gorillaz - 167
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In memoriam to the bad shows we found along the way, John talks about Gorillas way too much. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology…
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John Denver is among the world's biggest-selling solo artists in music history. Noted for his stratospheric vocals, guitar skills, and songwriting ability, Denver also pioneered environmental ethics and responsibility and was a champion of human rights as co-founder of The Hunger Project. 27 years ago today, Denver perished in a plane crash at the …
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“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good” (Ps. 135:3), Augustine of Hippo, Part 4, Dr. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 23: “Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good” (Ps. 135:3), Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 4, Dr. C. Veniamin In Part 4 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 23 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we discuss the significance of St. Augustine's commentary of Psalm 135:3: “Praise…
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So, what do the hit show Pawn Stars, my first car, the cost of living in 1974, a subscription to the Life 2.0 Podcast, the cost of a medium cheese and sausage pizza at Rocky's, and time all have in common? Who gets to determine the value of something? Well, on Pawn Stars it's Rick, for the podcast it's me, but in your life, it's you.…
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 22: Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 3, Revelation of "I AM" (Exod. 3:18), with Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 3 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 22 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we discuss St. Augustine's understanding of the revelation of "I AM", given to Mose…
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An hour conversation with a highly respected friend and fellow author revealed that she was in that gap between who she used to be, and who she is becoming. That gap can be scary, as we lose our sense of self and accomplishment and the outer validation that our presence on the planet matters. Of course, this lack of unconditional love to ourselves …
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Pete, Rose, Kris Kristofferson, John Amos, John Ashton, Maggie Smith...the list goes on and on of those we recently said goodbye to. The lesson of course is that one of the reasons we know them is because they found their purpose in life and lived it in such a way that we couldn't ignore their talents and gifts. But, what about us? The lesser known…
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The Beast of Brunei, Giant Grasshoppers - Bugging Out - 166
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This week, we're talking bugs, hoaxes, and technical difficulties. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Spotting | Project Noah The Beast of Brunei ShukerNature:…
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Episode 9: Holy Myrrh and Holy Relics Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" “Holy Myrrh and Holy Relics”, Episode 9 in our series, "John of the Ladder, is based on the readings, “About Menas” and “About Saint Acacius”. In it, inter alia, Prof. Christopher Veniamin …
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So, I've managed to include my concert experience last night with Jeff Lynne, the dedication later today of a marker/bench that designates the former site of the Coast Air Station Chicago hangar, a CNN report that shows how the presidential race is seen by 4th & 5th graders in one clear, cohesive and compelling episode in just about 30 minutes. Or …
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I tried to ignore this one but to no avail. "This extraordinary GI Jesus figurine embodies the essence of a devoted soldier. A testament to faith and bravery, this figurine encapsulates the unwavering spirit of a soldier of Christ! On sale for only $19.99 (regular retail $36.99) all major credit cards accepted!" Add to that, an article in the NY Ti…
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Danny Vader and Hélène van Engelen are the heart and soul of the Firekeeper Academy based in the Netherlands. With over 50 years of experience in fields ranging from banking and IT to consultancy and the health industry, they bring a wealth of professional knowledge to their roles. But their deep spiritual journey and dedication to personal growth …
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It's another busy day on this end of the microphone. This afternoon is the last public event with Chicago Cubs legendary catcher Randy Hundley, for the IRONMAN book, which I so looking forward to. But as always, there's more going on, like the cracks that needed to be repaired in the house foundation, which of course reminds me how important is tha…
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Every Full Moon, hundreds of people around the world go out to gaze at the night sky and look up at our lunar neighbor to remember and pay respect to an incredible woman, Molly Creely, who passed away on September 10th, 2019 at the age of 44. For the past five years, "Molly’s Moon" has become a rite of passage once a month, a holy mass of sorts, an…
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The History of Zoology - Capuchin in a Mask - 165
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This week, John begins to tackle the definition of cryptozoology as a discipline. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Re…
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On this episode of the Life 2.0 podcast, a short recap of my talk this past week at the Climate Action Museum in Chicago, and how one man changed the Chicago River's course and saved thousands of lives in the process. In other news, the last POTUS debate had some wild claims by former President Trump about Haitian immigrants chowing down on cats in…
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Episode 200: The Resilience Myth w/ Soraya Chemaly
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On episode 200, Philip welcome author and activist Soraya Chemaly to the show. They discuss her latest book The Resilience Myth and how our belief systems on resilience, grit and strength impact us as individuals and as a society. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative…
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In this edition of Earth Matters Monday, taking time for a last shout-out for the upcoming Earth Matters event at the Climate Action Museum on 9.11.24 with my tag-team partner Jen Weigel. At some point, we're not going to use the term Planet Earth anymore but rather Planet Plastic, as there is more plastic in tonnage than all the living things in t…
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It's been another interesting week for me. I ended up at Wrigley Field and witnessed the Chicago Cubs' no-hitter, which got me thinking about that iconic shrine and how much it's played in my life over the years. Then, a reminder popped up on Facebook about an early episode of "The Bridge" from 2020 with my friend the late, great Hillary Raimo. I g…
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Last night, I happened to catch one of my top ten fav films of all time "Cinderella Man" starring Russell Crowe and Rene Zellweger. It's Ron Howard's excellent movie about the true life and times of boxer James J. Braddock aka "The Bulldog of Bergen" and how he went from a contender to a washed-up pugilist and then incredibly found himself as the h…
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St. Augustine Monster - John Gets a Soundboard - 164
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This week, Brandon does his take on the St. Augustine Monster as John discovers the ability of his new mixer to be a soundboard. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/…
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Labor Day was born out of difficult (to say the least) working conditions in America back in the 1800s. It's the end of summer and the beginning of fall, but it also has me thinking of a few of the early jobs I had, like stacking bags of flour and fixing tires, as well as pouring concrete. It's about the value of work, putting in long hours, grindi…
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Frank Cale was just 19 years old when he came to the United States in 1967 in search of The American Dream. He found it, on the corner of Elston and Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, and for the past half-century, he cranked out untold pizzas and memories for those of us fortunate enough to call Sano's home. Last night, the doors closed for good, signaling…
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The landfill of the internet is filled with all sorts of #$%*!($!! and on the heels of celebrating my 27th year in radio and still attempting to find common sense during uncommon times, it was time for another edition of The Wednesday Rant. Is it true that in November of 2020, gas was $1.80 per gallon and mortgage rates were at a low of 2.75%? Yes.…
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After watching "It-Chapter Two" last night for the third time from the master of horror Stephen King, the underlying theme of how fear can distort our view of the world and create lifelong challenges was crystal clear. The "fear factor" is a very real thing...or is it? Pennywise the Dancing Clown only existed by feeding off fear, not unlike humans …
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Philip welcomes Charisse Burden-Stelly author of Black Scare//Red Scare to the show. In their conversation, they examine the historical connection between the criminalization and fear mongering in radical politics through the lens of anti-communist and anti-Black thinking and policy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest sha…
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Underwater Abominable Snowman and Lusca - Vaporeon's Hole - 163
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Hey guys, did you know that in terms of male human and female Pokémon breeding, Vaporeon is the most compatible Pokémon for humans? This week, we really earned that explicit content rating despite the fact that most of the episode is about academic beef. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreo…
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It's been another busy week at the Aurora Media Production Studio. I've done a few video-based interviews for the IRONMAN book, (meaning I needed to clean up a bit on-site.) During the clean-up process, I came across the original concept for the Oprah Radio Network I created back in 2004 and while that project didn't go as planned, it gave me a pus…
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How to Deal with Pain and Suffering, in John of the Ladder, Ep 8, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Episode 8: How to Deal with Pain and Suffering Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 8 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin reads the sections “Macedonius the archdeacon” and “Again about the steward”, who are placed before us as an example…
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On this edition of "Earth Matters Monday" I am joined by my gal-pal, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Jenniffer Weigel. We're gearing up for a tag-team public event at the Climate Action Museum in Chicago on September 11th and in preparation for the program, we are talking about some of the basics of earth science, how impo…
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