Playing it safe is easy. It’s comfortable. And it will never take you to the next level.If you’ve got what it takes to hit the ball out of the park, the only thing holding you back is whether you’re brave enough to take a big swing.Big Swings Only is for people who were meant for more — the ones done playing by rules that were never built for them.Hosted by Kwame Christian, each week brings you the real stories of people who fought their fear, went after the life they actually wanted, and became who they had...
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Aug 24, 2026 · 1:11:40
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Jun 30, 2026 · 58:30
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Jun 25, 2026 · 40:58
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Jun 22, 2026 · 1:18:32
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Jun 18, 2026 · 1:19:50
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Jun 15, 2026 · 1:01:23
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Jun 11, 2026 · 1:09:04
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Jun 8, 2026 · 45:25
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Jun 4, 2026 · 56:25
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Jun 1, 2026 · 1:09:26
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May 28, 2026 · 1:04:27
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May 25, 2026 · 34:06
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May 21, 2026 · 1:02:53
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May 15, 2026 · 1:13:48
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May 14, 2026 · 1:03:46
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May 12, 2026 · 1:15:10
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May 11, 2026 · 56:47
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May 8, 2026 · 59:11
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Apr 27, 2026 · 1:09:58
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Apr 26, 2026 · 1:08:23
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Apr 25, 2026 · 1:16:27
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Apr 24, 2026 · 1:10:52
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Apr 23, 2026 · 1:06:14
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Apr 22, 2026 · 1:09:14
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Apr 20, 2026 · 1:13:06
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Apr 19, 2026 · 57:05
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Apr 18, 2026 · 1:12:34
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Apr 17, 2026 · 1:04:42
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Apr 16, 2026 · 1:07:00
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Apr 15, 2026 · 1:03:08
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Apr 14, 2026 · 35:33
Master the secret tactics spies use to win trust and uncover the truth. In this gripping episode, Jeremy Hurewitz, corporate intelligence expert and author of "Sell Like a Spy,"…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:15:46
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Apr 12, 2026 · 1:04:16
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Apr 11, 2026 · 1:00:36
Energy beats strategy — and former Siemens & Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld reveals the playbook to end burnout, regain focus, and execute at the highest level. In this conversation,…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:02:07
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Apr 9, 2026 · 1:05:36
Patrick Leddin reveals the negotiation mindset that helped him close a 50/50 book deal with James Patterson — and the one relationship trap that nearly cost him everything.…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:38:57
Most people think negotiation is about winning — but what if that mindset is exactly why they keep losing? In this masterclass episode, you’ll hear three expert perspectives that…
Apr 7, 2026 · 55:34
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Apr 6, 2026 · 53:12
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Apr 5, 2026 · 1:14:30
When life shatters everything you thought was safe, what do you do next? In this powerful conversation, emotional recovery coach Louize Yafai shares how she rebuilt her life…
Apr 4, 2026 · 58:54
In this episode, Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, joins Kwame Christian to explore one of the biggest challenges of our time: the collapse of trust. From misinformation and…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:19:43
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Apr 2, 2026 · 56:53
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Apr 1, 2026 · 59:20
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Mar 31, 2026 · 1:12:47
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Mar 30, 2026 · 48:44
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Mar 29, 2026 · 1:08:24
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Mar 28, 2026 · 49:46
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Mar 27, 2026 · 1:16:01
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Mar 26, 2026 · 58:08
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Mar 25, 2026 · 57:30
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Mar 24, 2026 · 1:01:08
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Mar 23, 2026 · 56:40
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Mar 22, 2026 · 1:02:21
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