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Were You Still Talking?

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Podcast · By Joel Albrecht · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 5, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    "You're Going to Die, But Not Me." With Liz Scott (opens the original)

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    #133 – "You're Going to Die, But Not Me." With Liz Scott This time I spoke with Liz Scott, a psychologist and author, about her latest book "You're Going to Die, But Not Me." We discussed how her personal experiences with death - including her husband's death in 1999, her mother's death in 2004, and her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2014 - inspired her three-year research journey into understanding mortality. We talked about near-death experiences, different theories about consciousness and the

  2. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    #132 With best-selling writer of humorous sci-fi and fantasy novels, Dick Wybrow (opens the original)

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    Had a great conversation with author Dick Wybrow. We discussed his writing career, background in radio and television production, and his move to New Zealand. Wybrow shared insights into his writing process, the challenges and rewards of independent publishing, and his latest book, "The Facilite Con." He explained his approach to editing, working with beta readers, and the importance of writing what he enjoys rather than chasing market trends. We also talked about the evolution of media, the tec

  3. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    A working actor with guest Rob Brownstein (opens the original)

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    Rob Brownstein is a working actor with a long resume that includes movies such as Michael and The Last Appeal and numerous television appearances including Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Shrink Next Door, Young Sheldon, Star Trek: Discovery and many more. Rob shared his journey into acting, starting with poetry readings in Ethiopia and eventually switching from music to drama after his jazz major was cut. He discussed his career, balancing acting with teaching at his studio, An Actor Space, since 201

  4. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Shattering stigma with stories and humor with Dave Mowry (opens the original)

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    EP 130 with Dave Mowry, on a journey of living with severe mental illness and how he found healing and purpose through stand-up comedy. Dave discussed his background as a successful businessman, his psychotic break, and the 14 years he spent struggling with deep depression and anxiety. He explained how taking a stand-up comedy class for people with mental illness transformed his life, leading him to teach and perform comedy focused on mental health. Dave described the impact of his work, includi

  5. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    One Dollar Science Fiction with Liam Begley (opens the original)

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    #129 This was a great conversation with Liam Begley, author of the sci-fi novel "Broken Interstellar: A Union Worker Space Opera." We discussed his writing process, which took about a decade to complete, and his decision to self-publish after being unable to secure an agent. The conversation covered Liam's background in the film industry and how his experiences there influenced his approach to writing about union workers and logistics in space. They explored themes of power, authority, and organ

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