Across the Table

About Across the Table

The James Finochio Show is a long-form conversation podcast hosted by James Finochio. Each episode, James sits down with guests who have fascinating inner lives and something real to say — exploring topics across faith, science, philosophy, culture, history, human experience, and beyond. The show's edge isn't the topic list — it's James's genuine curiosity and commitment to going deeper than the surface, every single time. If you're tired of shallow content and echo chambers, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Guest Application: https://tinyurl.com/3psz2xn7

Publisher

James Finochio

Category

business · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

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   18 Sept 2026

   It Will Be What It Will Be: Todd Hinkle on DIY Festivals, Grief, and Why AI Isn't Your Enemy

   Send us Fan Mail Todd Hinkle returns for his second appearance to talk about pulling off the Harvest Jam Music Revival—a five-band festival happening September 26th at the Patton Sportsman's Club. We dive deep into the challenges of organizing a DIY event, the economics of live music, and Todd's philosophy of "letting it develop into what it's gonna be." James also opens up about losing his father in April, how grief is fueling new songwriting, the unexpected gift of therapy, and why catastro...

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   3 Sept 2026

   $4.3 Trillion Wasted: Why Chronic Disease Requires a Different Approach | Dr. Kevin Smith

   Send us Fan Mail America spends $4.3 trillion annually on healthcare—and 90% of it goes toward managing chronic disease, not curing it. Dr. Kevin Smith explains why the conventional medical model is broken and what actually works for long-term health. In this eye-opening conversation, we explore the reductionist vs. holistic approach to medicine, why your insurance company controls your treatment plan, and the six pillars of wellness doctors overlook. Plus, real talk on food toxins, glyphosat...

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   24 Aug 2026

   He's Scoring Politicians Against the Constitution | Joel Rakow

   Send us Fan Mail Joel Rakow spent most of his life as a registered, generational Democrat — socially liberal, fiscally conservative, and, by his account, never a party-line voter. That changed when he resigned from the Democratic Party, a decision he says came down to feeling the party no longer represented the middle class or the values he'd always held. Joel's background is a lot: postdoctoral work at Harvard, a stint as a cybersecurity advisor to the Secret Service (where he identified bui...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

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