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Legacy – Season 4: Defiant | Available Monday 10th November Eric Morante was a boy torn between boxing and the Marines when – on September 11th, 2001 – the decision became clear. Defiant traces Eric's journey to the US Marines, through deserts, disasters, and one life-changing day where a whole new struggle began. It asks us to consider what can be achieved when sport becomes therapy, when we strive to push past the limits we place on ourselves, and when community is valued above all else. D ...
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Anchors Tad Flakey and his charming wife Lilibet Flakey, bring you the most pointlessly weird and funny news from around the world, just to put a smile on your face. No fact checking, some is fiction, but most stories are the cold, hard and hilarious (sometimes gross) truth.
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Eric Morante was a boy torn between boxing and the marines when – on September 11th, 2001 – the decision became clear. Defiant traces Eric's journey to the US Marines, moving through deserts, disasters, and one life-changing day where a whole new struggle began. It asks us to consider what can be achieved when sport is seen as therapy, when we stri…
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On today's show, a meth fueled flight attendant gives new meaning to the mile high club. Next, Ozempic for pets, new hope for pudgy pooches and tubby tabbies! Then we'll wrap things up with an update on the serial butt sniffer we reported on last month. Spoiler alert, he was released a month ago by some idiot judge, so of course, he struck again.…
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On today's show, we have some freeway foreplay in West Virginia, with the expected results. Then, is cougar puberty better or worse than teenage puberty? Next, a zoo in Denmark is requesting your small pet as food for their predators. Then we'll wrap things up with some Google Street View shenanigans in Argentina and Smokey The Bear helps the cops …
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Nicky tries to track down a current NYCB dancer who will share their story and their experience of the Company. And then, one day in February 2025, one of NYCB’s longest-serving principal dancers steps forward, ten days after her retirement. She’s ready to talk. Thank you for listening to Dancing with Shadows. Please take the time to rate and revie…
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In 2018, Alexandra Waterbury filed a lawsuit against Chase Finlay and New York City Ballet that made headlines worldwide. Chase had taken sexually explicit photos and videos of Alexandra without her consent, and shared them with other male dancers in the Company. Ever since then, Chase’s silence has stretched on, heavy and unbroken. Until today. Ex…
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In December 2017, five former dancers came forward and accused Peter Martins of verbal and physical abuse. But not everyone in the ballet world was ready to listen. Nicky sits down with one of the dancers who testified against him – and another who stood firmly in his defence. Two perspectives, one deeply divided Company. Extraordinary sporting sto…
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Carrying on a legacy like George Balanchine’s was the impossible job. But when Peter Martins took control of the Company, the consequences for one dancer were particularly devastating. Nicky tracks her down and hears her story… Part Two of The Weight of Grace is out right now. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Da…
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Two dancers still see visions of Balanchine. One sees that vision more clearly than ever, while the other questions her memories with entirely new eyes… Episodes 4 and 5 are out on Tuesday 4th March. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss it. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Dancing with Shadows – the third s…
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The Company’s founder, George Balanchine, was more than just a choreographer. To his dancers, he was a father figure, an all-seeing god – and even a husband, blending his professional and personal lives. His relationships with female dancers led to some of the most celebrated works the world has ever seen. But at what cost? To try and understand th…
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Nicky finally fulfils a childhood dream: to watch the New York City Ballet. But it’s hard to enjoy the moment. Not with all she knows now. Episode 2 is available to listen to right now, with new episodes released every Tuesday. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this i…
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Millions dream of becoming a ballet dancer. And so many dream of reaching the grandest stage of all: the New York City Ballet. Home to some of the greatest works of the modern age, its legacy was shaped by the genius of its founder, the so-called father of American ballet, George Balanchine. But behind the beauty lies a more complicated truth. You …
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