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English
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15 episodes
since July 7, 2026
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Once again, we a re joined by Dr. Mike Roberts who talks about how his website, VA Claim Commander, has already helped veterans.Check out VA Claim Commander for yourself: https://www.vaclaimcommander.com/educational only, not legal advice, not affiliated with VA. ✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://pat…

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Today we are joined by Kristie Rocha, a brave woman who has been fighting against a myriad of diseases and health issues. We are so happy to be able to talk to her about being disabled and how she is treated as a woman by doctors. Tell us your experience with the healthcare system or what it's like…
Emma somehow survived severe scoliosis and underwent years of a back brace and eventually spinal fusion surgery. This video shows Emma's story of living with scoliosis. Tell us about your scoliosis or surgery in the comments! We want people to know that you're not alone.✨Support us On Patreon✨ http…
TW: Sexual Assault/Abuse and Child Sexual Assault/Abuse. We feel the need to speak loudly about these topics. We will speak plainly. If this isn't for you, then we'll see you next week :)Today we cover a question we've had for awhile: Is your kid safer at a drag story-time or a church? Today we get…
TW: Suicide DONATE TO TRVOR PROJECT: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/campaign/838891/donate?c_src=UCGOF270935104&c_src2=dt-20260901-14-c-FY27-Sept-150k-4xMatch-webheaderfooter-donate-button&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_source=websitebutton5&utm_campaign=suicidepreventionmonth&_g…
This episode is more relaxed and fun. James quizzes Emma about Gen X items that will be nostalgic to every Gen X out there.We also talk about a famous reddit story!I Fell In Love With My Neighbor: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/1151m58/i_fell_in_love_with_my_married_neighbo…
TW: Shootings and suicideWelcome to episode 9, this one is a heavy one. Take a break if needed and join us on next week's for fun games if this isn't for you. We discuss what happened to James's nose, the Seattle Center shooting that was a little too close to home, and some not so nice misogynist c…
It's Hobbs vs Hobbes. Who will win?In this episode, we discuss the aging population in the US government, how James is related to Thomas Hobbes, and a reddit story! According to ancestry, we are related to Thomas Hobbes, the author of Leviathan. James talks about his new book, and how it is the com…
TW: mentions of suicideWe have our first guest on the show! Dr. Mike Roberts is a veteran who has created an amazing site where veterans all over America can have documentation that makes claims stronger — nexus letters, personal statements, and buddy statements, structured the way raters evaluate …

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James and Emma get into the wars in Iran, Israel, Palestine, and Russia — and James's take is that none of it gets resolved with threats or half-measures, only real dialogue and someone willing to compromise. It turns into a broader conversation about what good leadership actually looks like. From …
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