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The Michael Hageman Podcast is a weekly podcast about culture, media, and the systems shaping how we think, watch, and participate in the world.
Each episode looks beneath the surface of what’s happening — from film and entertainment to internet behavior, attention, and modern identity — without outrage, hot takes, or manufactured urgency.
Formerly released under the name ALLOCATED, the show has evolved from personal reflection into a wider examination of the patterns and forces shaping modern life.
Episodes may include solo analysis, occasional guest conversations, and short-form “voice note” style recordings captured in real time — whether from a studio, an iPhone, or live environments — when clarity matters more than polish.
If you’re less interested in what’s trending and more interested in what’s actually going on, you’re in the right place.
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#71 Is love an emotion or a choice? REPLAY with Paul Spinella
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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#70 New Years and onward!
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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#69 I'M BACK!.... Name Changed, and Merry Christmas!
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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#68 Daily podcasting for 30 days
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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#67 I started living like I already trust my decisions
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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#66 I’m done translating thunder into lullabies
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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#65 I’m building a life that feels like mine again
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#64 Moving slower on purpose
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#63 I still believe in starting over, but quieter this time
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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#62 The life I’m living didn’t come with applause
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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#61 The Apprentice of Quiet Repairs
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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#60 The Architect Of Small Things (spoken story)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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#59 Some things stay more whole when you don’t share them
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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#58 The version of me they remember isn’t current
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#57 You’re allowed to respond before they understand
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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#56 If my tone is the problem, maybe you weren’t listening
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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#55 Anger shouldn’t have to sound quiet to be respected
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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#54 Some rooms deserve to feel uncomfortable
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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#53 I don’t have the capacity to be misunderstood right now
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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#52 I don’t edit my emotions for other people’s comfort
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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#51 I don’t need a takeaway to walk away
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#50 I don’t chase people who disappear first
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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#49 Freestyling (not rapping)
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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#48 It stopped being interesting to me
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May 31, 2025 |
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#47 No Closure. No Drama. Still Gone
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May 30, 2025 |
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#46 I forgave them without an audience
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May 29, 2025 |
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#45 The things I rehearse but don’t say
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May 28, 2025 |
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#44 I took the mask off and didn’t replace it
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May 27, 2025 |
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#43 I’m not resting for the algorithm
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May 26, 2025 |
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#42 Paused the glow-up. Still alive
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May 26, 2025 |
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#41 I had a timeline, it was adorable
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May 25, 2025 |
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#40 Turns Out Healing Doesn't Trend
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May 24, 2025 |
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#39 I’m Not Lost, I’m Just Not Performing My Clarity
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May 23, 2025 |
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#38 A little update (bonus)
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May 21, 2025 |
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#37 Are Control and Trust mutually exclusive?
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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#36 He said "I hate your kids" wtf?
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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#35 Is consistency a love language?
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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#33 The Snow Day Theory
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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#32 Answering IG story questions
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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#29 The power of unsent letters
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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#28 A 5 minute walk
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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#27 STOP Comparing Yourself To Others!
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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#26 The Power of Being Real: Finding Strength In Vulnerability
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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#25 The Hidden Costs Of Perfectionism
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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#24 Use doubt to your advantage
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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#23 grilled cheese at 3am
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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#22 becoming the person I should have been
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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#21 I lost all my interviews, I can explain..
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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#20 Understanding Astrology - with Letao Wang
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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#18 Social Media & Dating feat Paul Spinella
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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#17 Poetry About Letting Go
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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#16 Following Intuition
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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#15 The Importance of a Strong Support System
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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#14 The Power of "When"
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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#13 Writing To Heal - with Paul Spinella
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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#12 The Spectrum of Love: Self to Society
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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#11 Finding Your North Star
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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#10 The path to a purposeful life
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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#9 Exploring Imposter Syndrome - with Deb Nute
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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#8 Motherhood & Grief - with Beka Clayton
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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#7 Twin Flames and Soulmates - with Rachel
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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#6 Living a slow life - with Dennis and Louise
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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#5 Martial Arts and Mental Health - with Randy Churcott
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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#4 Why we don't chase our dreams - with Crystal Bridges
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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#2 Balancing the need to fit in with the need to stand out - with Becca Miller
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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#1 Is love an emotion or a choice? with Paul Spinella
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May 18, 2023 |