Best Rob Francois Podcasts (2025)

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Francois Jacobs, Chris Jaftha gesels oor gewaagde Afrikaanse film 18:02

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'Khaki Fever' draai om 'n groep wildbewaarders wat mekaar uitdaag om te sien wie die meeste toeriste oor die loop van die toerisme-seisoen bedtoe kan vat... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Capturing Light – Episode 166 with Nathan Blaze 27:05

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In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Working as a Jack of All Trades . Run Some technical specs of the film. Director of Photography: Nathan Blaze https://www.instagram.com/nathanblazefilms/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/run-post-apocalyptic-thriller-film–2#/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafZKA_hzS7fa2d1xHf7PWoPO7WBvMfT_audWbFIQ…

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Razor Tooling in Visual Studio 2026 with David Wengier 53:37

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Razor Tooling is evolving! Carl and Richard talk to David Wengier about the changes coming for Razor Pages in the next version of Visual Studio. David talks about the realization that much of the new work in Razor ties closely to Roslyn, which has resulted in a new co-hosting model that means higher performance and reliability for your web pages! T…

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David Edward Bellah 🎤 80’s High Notes & Fast Times | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:02:04

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome David Edward Bellah — powerhouse vocalist of Fast Times Chicago and My 80’s Band, known for his soaring high notes and energy-packed performances.Host Pete Jansons talks with David about:🎸 His musical journey from stage to radio🎤 Singing the classics with Fast Times & My 80’s Band🔥 Sto…

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What food is the best kind of leftovers? 10:29

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The Drive with Rob and Roz team will never say no to a challenge. When there's a question that needs answering, you know who to call. Enter Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie – part-time detectives, full-time food enthusiasts. They've taken it upon themselves to investigate and determine once and for all, which food is the best for leftovers. From piz…

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Turning Expiring Options Into Venture Exposure [Vested’s Dave Thornton] | #597 42:13

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Today’s guest is Dave Thornton, co-founder & Chief Customer Officer of Vested, which helps startup employees unlock the value in their equity. In today’s episode, Dave walks through the messy reality of startup stock options, noting $600 billion of startup equity is abandoned over a market cycle. He explains how Vested helps solve this problem by p…

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"A great leader puts others before themselves": Ocean Basket CEO Grace Harding 12:39

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Grace Harding, CEO of Ocean Basket, shared insights into her extraordinary journey and philosophies, along with her excitement for the upcoming MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. With a diverse career and a heart for leadership, Harding shared her unique perspective on business and culture. Show page…

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Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen 1:01:04

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Ready for the next version of Visual Studio? Carl and Richard talk to Mads Kristensen about the long-awaited version of Visual Studio. Needless to say, artificial intelligence sits front and center. Mads talks about the deep integration of AI across the development lifecycle, including code completion, debugging, even natural language querying. The…

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Dave & Remy Zeiger 🎸 School of Rock to Stage | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 59:03

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Dave & Remy Zeiger — a father–daughter bassist duo spanning jazz chops, funk grooves, and Chicago cover/tribute stages.Host Pete Jansons is joined by booker Beth Miller to talk with Dave & Remy about:🎸 Growing through Libertyville School of Rock and jumping to real stages🎤 Bass influen…

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Rozanne McKenzie shares her strange addiction 6:49

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Rozanne McKenzie has decided to come clean... Apparently, she has been hoarding one very specific item for DECADES! Take a listen to find out what it is and see if you can guess how many she has acquired... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Why Rob Forbes never wants to wear pants 3:52

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Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie have met with another challenge courtesy of their producer. They are answering a mysterious question every day! The questions are spicy, crazy, silly, deep, and everything in between. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Impulsive action leads to awkward neighbourly moment 8:15

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Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in need. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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How to get the most natural, picture perfect smile every time 2:15

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While learning about tongue thrusting, the Drive team also discovered the best way to smile. According to some, the best way to get a natural, pretty smile in a photograph is to press the tip of your tongue behind the back of your top teeth. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Innovative Tax Strategies in Bond Investing [Alex Morris] | #596 1:00:09

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Today’s guest is Alex Morris, the CEO & CIO of F/m Investments, a $19 billion investment firm. In today’s episode, Alex & Meb walk through the evolution of investment strategies and what led Alex to launch a series of bond-centric ETFs, with TBIL emerging as the breakout success. He also highlights his new “Compoundr” series, seeks to convert bond …

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SA content creator explains why Hawks raided his house 7:40

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The story has made headlines, and IOL reports that "The Hawks’ Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said an investigation was launched after charges were filed." Anton Taylor sat down with The Drive with Rob and Roz to discuss the events of the Hawks raid on his home. Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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DevOps in 2025 with Michael Levan 58:51

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How has DevOps changed in 2025? Carl and Richard talk to Michael Levan about his experiences helping teams automate their development workflows, and dealing with all the details that help the entire team focus on providing customer value. Michael digs into the role of the new AI tools in facilitating better workflows around code, testing, deploymen…

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Francois Smit 🎸 From South Africa to Empress | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:04:19

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Francois Smit — guitarist for Empress and a rising force in Chicago’s rock scene.Hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes talk with Francois about:🎶 His journey from South Africa to Chicago’s music scene🎸 Life in Empress with Tamara Woodruff, A…

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How your star sign and favourite series are connected 3:13

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Everyone has a favourite television series that might say more about you than you thought. Did you know that your star sign might determine what shows you enjoy watching? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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"My friend has a gross habit that I hate!" 6:08

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Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Mom shares horrific story of injury caused by kid 10:04

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Accidents happen, and no one is really to blame. But what happens when your child accidentally injures you? We asked parents to share their stories and the results were shocking! Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Bob Elliott on The Biggest Macro Experiment of Our Lifetime | #595 1:05:58

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Subscribe to YouTube Today’s guest is Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited, which uses machine learning to create low-cost index replications of 2&20 style alternative investments. Prior to founding Unlimited, Bob served on the Investment Committee at Bridgewater Associates and led Ray Dalio’s investment research team for nearly a decade. In today…

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Design at GitHub with Diana Mounter 1:06:50

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How did the design of GitHub evolve? Carl and Richard speak with Diana Mounter about her experiences at GitHub, including her role as head of design. Diana discusses how she was drawn to GitHub as a designer and how her career evolved to lead design for the company. The conversation ranges over different design concepts, the Primer design language,…

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Rob Forbes has been kidnapped! 6:23

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Rob Forbes is a Mamelodi Sundowns fan. Papa Wawa, the only fan with fans, was unhappy to hear this news and has made it his job to convert Rob from a Mamelodi Sundowns supporter to a Kaizer Chiefs supporter. Will his elaborate plan work? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Rob Stepen 🎸 Lost Tapes, Steve Albini & Joey’s Song | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:37:23

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Rob Stepen — Chicago rocker, storyteller, and frontman of The Generations. Rob’s story is incredible: in 1985 he recorded songs that sat forgotten for nearly four decades in his attic. Thanks to legendary producer Steve Albini, those long-lost tapes were restored and re-released as the…

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Parenting: How to tell if you are the good cop or bad cop 5:14

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Unfortunately, there always seems to be one. One parent is "more fun" and the other is "more serious". Which one are you? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Woman explains how children caused breakup 7:08

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Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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The Parallels of Past and Present in Finance - Mark Higgins | #594 59:07

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Today’s guest is Mark J. Higgins, a Senior VP for IFA Institutional, where he focuses on providing advisory services to institutions. He’s also the author of Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future, which is one of my favorite books on financial history. In today’s episode, Mark explores the parallels betw…

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C# 14 with Dustin Campbell 57:00

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What's coming in C#14? Carl and Richard chat with Dustin Campbell about the next version of C#, discussing what it takes to continue advancing software development in the Microsoft ecosystem. Dustin discusses how features are selected from version to version, including long-developed features like extension members, which have been in development f…

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Kevin Zeiger 🎸 Sad Machines Smashing Pumpkins Tribute | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:00:13

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Zeiger of Sad Machines — Chicago’s fast-rising Smashing Pumpkins tribute band. With shows booked at Broken Oar (Oct 11) and the Cubby Bear (Nov 23) celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Sad Machines are quickly becoming a must-see for al…

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Capturing Light – Episode 165 with Alison Kelly 42:32

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In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Balancing working as a cinematographer and family. Ironheart Some technical specs of the show. Shot on Sony Venice – Anamorphic and Spherical Lenses Director of Photography: Alison Kelly https://www.alisonkelly.net/ https://www.instagram.com/abirdk/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446170/ Check o…

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Boyfriend gets thrown out of own apartment! 6:32

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Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in ne…

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Meet Ben Rodrigues, SA's next big popstar 8:27

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His 2023 breakout single, 'Was It Real,' racked up over 20 million streams. That momentum launched his sold-out debut tour and positioned him as the face of a new era in South African music. Now, Rodrigues proudly ushers in the return of the Pop Star Era with his latest single, 'Homesick.' He’s only just getting started. Show page…

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A Golden Moment for Asset Allocation? | Mike Philbrick | #593 55:41

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Today’s returning guest is Mike Philbrick, CEO of ReSolve Asset Management and Founding Member of the Return Stacked Team. In today’s episode, Mike discusses the evolving role of gold and Bitcoin in investment portfolios given the current economic landscape. He explores the historical performance of gold, its risk premium, and how it can help negat…

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Premier League football is back and here are the team's predictions 2:42

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Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie co-host 'The Drive with Rob and Roz' every weekday from 16:00 to 19:00. Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are an ally for all, ensuring that the show infuses valuable discussions and information for listeners driving home or home already. 'More Music You Love' features heavily in this drive-time show, so you can expect…

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Hilarious! Are you family members this embarrassing? 4:49

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Let’s be real: hard work doesn’t always pay off as it should here. A full-time income often doesn’t cover the essentials- from food to electricity, transport to stability. Imagine clocking in, doing the 9 - 5, and still feeling like you’re climbing uphill to stay afloat. According to fresh insights from the Living Wage South Africa Network and PMBE…

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Thirty Years of Application Security with Michael Howard 1:03:03

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How has application security evolved over the decades? Carl and Richard talk to Michael Howard about his experiences working in security at Microsoft. Michael discusses his current role as a member of the Red Team at Microsoft, which identifies security vulnerabilities within the organization by creating scenarios that black hats might employ, such…

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The Great Debate: Kissing or Sauce? 6:36

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Disclaimer: This debate could end your relationship Given the opportunity, which one of these would you be able to give up for the rest of your life? Would you give up kissing or give up sauce? It seems like this is the latest "this or that" debate. Rob says "sauce" and Roz says "kissing". Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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LISTEN: Funniest things people have snuck into the cinema 7:19

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At some point, we have all snuck a little something into the cinema, right? Sneaky move or right of passage? We discovered that Roz had snuck a shawarma into the cinema, and we had to expose her on-air—to her surprise! Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Nick Sanzeri 🎤 Singing Basslines, Bass Cam & Bruno Mars | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:17:13

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Sanzeri — a powerhouse bassist, solo artist, and frontman known for his slick tone, wireless rig, and signature bass cam videos that turn heads and book gigs.Join hosts Mike “Bongo” Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, with guest host Wally Swiatly…

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The most popular fast food choices in SA, is yours on the list? 7:05

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Last week, our piece on the things men secretly do revealed that many men eat takeaways with their partners, and one of the most common fast food choices was KFC. It got us thinking... what is the most common fast food in South Africa. According to The South African and BusinessTech, it turns out, half of us grown-ups, about 23.4 million, have grab…

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Gauteng residents admit to hilarious accidental crimes 5:57

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Have you ever committed an accidental crime? When you walk into a store, you pick up something and unconsciously put it in a pocket instead of the basket? If you have, it turns out you're not alone. It's so easy to get distracted and not realise what you're doing. The Drive with Rob and Roz dropped this question, and it turns out it's more common t…

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Absa Executive sheds light on closure of ATMs in South Africa 8:38

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We recently heard news that many banks will no longer have ATMs in South Africa. According to MyBroadband, Standard Bank, FNB, Absa, and Nedbank, their ATM footprints have been reduced by 8,516 machines in the past five years. Four of the country's biggest banks, Standard Bank, FNB, Absa, and Nedbank, are withdrawing their ATM services nationwide. …

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World Cup of Toys: LEGO crowned the ultimate toy in South Africa 2:18

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IT'S OFFICIAL! LEGO has been crowned the ultimate toy at Jacaranda FM and South Africa. After a gruelling week of head-to-head combat by the most popular toys, it has been revealed that LEGO is the ultimate favourite! Thank you to all of you for making this a special tournament and for voting! World Cup of Toys: Road to the Final · Show page…

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REVEALED: The things men secretly do... and it's hilarious 8:04

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A few days ago, we posted on Facebook, "Confession Time: What are some things men secretly do?". The responses came flooding in from both men and women. It seems that more women answered than men. So it turns out that the secrets are, in fact, not so secret. The Drive with Rob and Roz decided to call some of those who responded and opened the phone…

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#GameOfPhones: A red train, a clown, Heeman? 2:44

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In this week's edition of #GameOfPhones, we want to know what the question is: a red train, a clown, Heeman? Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Improving Legacy Applications with Billy Hollis 1:01:52

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Can you improve a legacy application? What's the right way to go about it? Carl and Richard talk with Billy Hollis about his work updating legacy applications, starting with the most essential question: should you? Billy begins by defining what it means to be a legacy application and how, invariably, these applications are critical to the organizat…

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Is this the worst movie of all time? 3:00

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Have you ever been hyped to watch a movie because the lead actor is one of your favourites? Roz wasn't impressed... Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Did you hear about the 31-year-old baby? 2:56

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Young Thaddeus started his journey way back in May 1994, back when VHS tapes, Nokia brick phones, and baggy jeans were all the rage. Meet the world's oldest baby, 31-year-old Thaddeus · Show pageBy Jacaranda FM

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Regina Karma 🎤 From Mississippi Gospel to Chicago Soul | Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast 1:25:15

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This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome the powerhouse vocalist Regina Karma — a Mississippi-born singer who has lit up Chicago’s stages with soul, R&B, jazz, and gospel.Joining hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, along with special guest hosts Chris “CBob” Bobrowski (Rok Brigade) and …

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If there were "F-bonbs" in Lord of the Rings 2:39

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Being the movie buff that he is, Rob Forbes sifted through the regulations for a movie to be classified as "PG." Okay, not really, he heard it on a podcast. But, we digress. PG is an acronym for ``Parental Guidance Suggested.'' The key word is "suggested". Iconic Lord of the Rings scenes if it wasn't PG-rated · Show page…