Best Ashli & Eric Podcasts (2026)

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Community Corner: OWASP Top 10 With Gunnard Engebreth 30:57

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In this episode, Scott talks with Gunnard Engebreth about the OWASP Top 10 and his talks at PHPtek 2026. Links: OWASP Top 10 – https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/ Our Discord – https://discord.gg/aMTxunVx B…

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237 - The Divine Dance: Masculine, Feminine, and the Path to Ecstatic Intimacy with Joanna Shakti 53:47

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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). What happens when the armor of masculinity meets the depth of feminine wisdom? In this heartfelt and provocative episode, Boysen sits down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, to unpack the sacred dance of masculine and feminine energies in modern relationshi…

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True Blood: Plaisir d'amour (S1E9) 1:27:28

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The episode starts with a baptism of blood as Sookie gets a front row seat to Vampiricide, and returns home to see another household member found murdered. Tension is high as Bill makes promises that he cannot keep, and Sookie reels from everyone not being truthful with her! Rewatch, Listen & Laugh we continue to drag the piece of garbage that Amy …

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Holiday listening: Anh Nguyen Austen's story of rescue and reinvention 50:13

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When Anh Nguyen Austen was a small girl, her family fled South Vietnam on a boat which met a once-in-a-century storm in the South China sea. When all on board thought hope was lost, they were rescued.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Community Corner: PHP Framework Interop Group with Larry Garfield 35:40

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In this episode, Scott talks with Larry Garfield about the PHP Framework Interop Group, what needs it fills in the community, and how it’s impacting us, every day developers. Links: Our Discord – https://disco…

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Holiday listening: the secret world of the human ear 50:29

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For Professor Kelvin Kong, the ear is our most beautiful organ. Kelvin is a proud Worimi man and an ENT surgeon at the forefront of medical innovation. For Professor Kelvin Kong, the ear is our most beautiful organ. It's vital to how many of us understand each other, and how we understand ourselves. The proud Worimi man is the third doctor in his f…

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Primate (Guest: Johannes Roberts) | Interview 17:44

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On this episode, Eric sits down with the director of Primate, Johannes Roberts.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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Holiday Listening: Birds, bees and intelligent machines 51:00

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When Professor Mandyam Srinivasan began studying bees almost 35 years ago, we was interested in learning how bees landed so elegantly, and avoided colliding in mid-air. What Mandyam discovered was a complex and astounding system of vision and flight, which is now being applied to machine vision and robotics. He and his team at the Queensland Brain …

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Secrets into Miracles - Mac & Mary's Story 59:48

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Some of the greatest Bible characters had the messiest lives, but God still used them. In fact, Paul said that it is in our weakness that we are made strong. This is counterintuitive and the enemy wants us to keep our sins, flaws and shortcomings secret. However, maybe God wants to use these secrets to perform an amazing miracle in your life. Mac &…

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The Stars You Can't See by Looking Directly by Samantha Murray (audio) 35:04

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This episode features "The Stars You Can't See by Looking Directly" written by Samantha Murray. Published in the January 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/murray_01_26 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Holiday Listening: Nerida's nudibranchs, sea dragons and siphonophores 52:00

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As a marine molecular biologist, Dr Nerida Wilson spends a lot of her time getting acquainted with the mysterious creatures lurking in the dark depths of the sea. From nudibranchs, to sea dragons and a UFO-looking spiral that's around 150 feet long, Nerida doesn't need to know why these weird and wonderful creatures exist, that they made it here in…

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Holiday Listening: Lee Berger, the real-life Indiana Jones, and the Case of the Lost Hominids 51:48

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When Lee Berger entered the field of palaeoanthropology there was a one in 10,000,000 chance he would discover anything 'worthwhile' digging around South Africa. But this real-life Indiana Jones kept bucking the odds. First, he found a pair of hominid teeth in southern Africa, and then after a fossil-hunting dry spell, his 9-year-old son Matthew fo…

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True Blood: The Fourth Man in the Fire (S1E8) 1:28:29

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Emotions are running almost as high as Jason & Amy and everyone is messed up! With a fourth coffin at the fire, and Bill NOT back in his hidey hole, cookie fears the worst, as Tara is messed up by the fact that the exorcism seems to have actually WORKED! Rewatch, Listen & Laugh Ash feels alone up on that hill, Alaina & Mikie express their interest …

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In conversation with... Isabelle Mahé 10:00

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Professor Isabelle Mahé joins us to discuss the results of a post-hoc analysis of the API-CAT trial identifying predictors associated with clinically relevant bleeding during extended anticoagulation for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism.By The Lancet

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Home Grown by Madeleine Vigneron (audio) 26:30

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This episode features "Home Grown" written by Madeleine Vigneron. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/vigneron_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Holiday Listening: Fishing for feelings -- the many ways fish are smarter than you think 50:17

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Dr Culum Brown is a leading researcher in the field of fish cognition, his research has shown that even that smallest fish are capable of learning and can retain memories for months. His fascination for fish stems from growing up in parts of south-east Asia, where he would spend every possible hour in the ocean with a snorkel. As an adult, Culum's …

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Holiday Listening: The flying vet from Outback Queensland 51:00

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Dr Campbell Costello's work as a vet has taken him out of his family's station in North Queensland to places as far flung as Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Patagonia. He's acted as the official vet for a sled race in Alaska, for epic horse races in Mongolia and Argentina, and he has run a cattle station in the former Soviet Union. But after a family trag…

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Holiday Listening: Slime moulds—the brainless blobs that can move and solve mazes 48:00

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Dr Tanya Latty is an insect scientist with a quirky taste in pets, and a keen eye for detail, but it's the lessons from her brainless pet slime mould that she's most fascinated about. Tanya studies the behaviour of ants and bees and she's particularly interested in their ability to work effectively as a team to achieve a common goal. But her pet pr…

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This Sepulchral Aegis by Rob Gillham (audio) 53:17

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This episode features "This Sepulchral Aegis" written by Rob Gillham. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/gillham_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Holiday Listening: David Bindi Hudson on playing his didgeridoo at the Taj Mahal 49:24

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When his elders named him Bindi, David Hudson had no idea his future would involve performing with his didgeridoo at the Taj Mahal, or a role in a film starring Marlin Brando Western Yalanji and Ewamian man David Bindi Hudson is a performing artist and musician. His parents were born on Mona Mona mission, near Cairns. David's mother didn't like bei…

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Holiday Listening: Learning from the mighty matriarchs of the animal kingdom 51:20

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Erna Walraven was one of the first female zookeepers to work at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in the 1980s. Despite practical jokes from her male colleagues, like animal dung in her gumboots, Erna kept her nerve. She was born in The Netherlands, to parents who were involved in the Dutch resistance during World War II. Erna's love of languages took her to Sp…

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Build It to Last: Eric Svedberg on Mastering Operations in Any Service Business 40:30

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In this episode of Discover Virginia, we sit down with Eric Svedberg, the force behind European Autowerks and a sought-after business coach helping service providers build companies that actually run. With more than three decades owning one of Hampton Roads’ premier European automotive shops—and a track record for transforming chaotic businesses in…

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Between Here and Everywhere by Robert Reed (audio) 1:34:45

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This episode features "Between Here and Everywhere" written by Robert Reed. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/reed_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Sam Riggs on Seaplanes, Aviation, and Building a One-of-a-Kind Experience for Virginia Aviation 1:01:38

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For the first time in Discover Virginia Podcast history, we’re taking the conversation off the ground. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Riggs, founder of Coastal Seaplanes, while flying in a coastal seaplane — marking our first-ever interview recorded in the air. Launching directly from the water and soaring above Virginia’s coastline, this ep…

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Marty Supreme | Review 58:27

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On this episode, Matt & Eric review Marty Supereme, starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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Is This Thing On? (Guest: Will Arnett) | Interview 10:35

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On this episode, Eric sits down with the star of Is This Thing On?, Will Arnett.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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236 - How To Survive Christmas! 3 Simple EQ Strategies To Save You This Silly Season! 18:37

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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Prepare to navigate the holiday season with peace and ease as we unpack strategies for conflict-free gatherings. In this episode, Brandon Clift shares Emotional Intelligence strategies to help you navigate this holiday season with ease. We'll help you identify emotional t…

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The Hole by Ferenc Samsa (audio) 1:14:50

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This episode features "The Hole" written by Ferenc Samsa. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/samsa_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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235 - Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack: How To Heal When the World Feels Unsafe with Rabbi Noam Raucher 59:55

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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Five days after the anti-Semitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Brandon is joined by Rabbi Noam Raucher, spiritual coach, rabbi, and host of The Jewish Divorce Project, for a grounded and deeply human conversation about grief, fear, resilience, and responsibil…

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Local Stories, Global Stages: Dr. Ashlie on Writing Fiction That Wins Awards 41:48

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In this episode of the Discover Virginia Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ashlie, a Virginia-based author whose fictional I Remember trilogy has gained national recognition, including winning at the LA Film Festival. Her work is a powerful example of how storytelling, imagination, and craft can take a local voice to a global stage. We talk not only on…

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The PHP Podcast 2025.12.18 1:17:14

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This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John talk about PHPStorm new release, PHPek and why going to a conference is still fire, Laravel Advent Calendar, what does your GitHub year look like?, and more… Links f…

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Best of 2025: Mike Doleman on surving the Blythe Star 53:00

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At 18 years old, Mick Doleman miraculously survived when his ship capsized in the freezing Southern Ocean off Tasmania. But as he floated in a life raft with his nine crewmates, his ordeal at sea had only just begun. This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, the Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison. It covers ship wreck, overcr…

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The Cold Burns by Anne Wilkins (audio) 40:54

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This episode features "The Cold Burns" written by Anne Wilkins. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/wilkins_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Best of 2025: How I became a brainwashed cult bride 53:31

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Liz Cameron was 18 years old when a stranger approached her in a book shop. It was the beginning of her induction into a cult, and it was an experience Liz barely survived. The process of brainwashing happened gradually, first came the love-bombing and the allure of finding a new purpose in life. Then came the isolation from friends and family, alo…

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Imperfect Simulations by Michelle Z. Jin (audio) 22:45

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This episode features "Imperfect Simulations" written by Michelle Z. Jin. Published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jin_12_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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True Blood: Burning House of Love (S1E7) 1:16:32

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Home Box Office starts off the episode with a literal bang, and ends with one as well! This week, Sookie gets lucky, but remembers her horrific past with Uncle Fartlett. Lettie Mae & Tara deal with their demons, and Jason continues his downward V spiral. Rewatch, Listen & Laugh Ash worries about #SavingThePossums, Alaina gets glamoured by Pam (beca…

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Best of 2025: The young boat builder who rowed across the Pacific 52:16

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Tom Robinson was a 14-year-old living in the Brisbane suburbs when he made a promise to himself to become the youngest person ever to row across the Pacific Ocean. Nine years later Tom set off from Peru bound for Australia without a support crew and limited communication. Tom navigated by the stars, made eye contact with a shark and rowed up to 15 …

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Avatar: Fire and Ash | Review

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On this episode, Matt & Eric review Avatar: Fire and Ash starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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234 - How To Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids Through The Power Of Storytelling with Andrew Newman 51:39

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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). In this deeply moving episode of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon sits down with Andrew Newman, author, storyteller, TEDx speaker, and founder of Conscious Stories, to explore how the stories we hear as children shape our emotional lives as adults. Andrew shares why most adul…

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Best of 2025: Claire Keegan on bravery, writing and the single life 53:10

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The bestselling Irish author grew up on a farm set on “50 acres on the side of a hill”. Growing up, she witnessed a harsh, misogynistic country that convinced her she would never marry. Claire shares what she has learned about writing from a litter of newborn piglets. Her works Small Things Like These and Foster have both been made into movies. Cla…

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Win Online in 2026: How Smart Branding & Websites Help Separate YOU from the Noise 1:01:13

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In a digital world where attention is short and competition is everywhere, looking professional is no longer enough — you need to be strategic, clear, and conversion-focused. In this episode, we sit down with Tania and Courtney, two experts at the intersection of branding, website design, and online positioning, to unpack what actually makes busine…

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Best of 2025: How Vincent Fantauzzo's life was saved by love and painting 52:00

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When artist Vincent Fantauzzo was a boy he was a street-fighting petty criminal with dyslexia and a blazing talent for drawing. He escaped jail time, and grew up to become one of Australia's most well-known portrait artists. VIncent Fantauzzo is one of Australia's most successful portrait artists. For his luminous, photo-realistic paintings he's wo…

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The PHP Podcast 2025.12.11 1:12:40

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This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric, Sara, and John talk about Clamp, Preloading, NativePHP v2, the end of Fleet, Waymo Cars DDOS, and more… Links from the show: PHP: rfc:clamp_v2 PHP: Preloading – Manual Chang…

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Encore: the life of Norman Swan 51:00

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How a boy from Glasgow named Norman Swirsky grew up to become Australia's most famous doctorWhen Norman was 10 years old his dad decided to change the family's surname to Swan in a response to ongoing anti-Semitism in Scotland after WWII. Norman wanted to be an actor growing up, but his parents encouraged him to study medicine. After he completed h…

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From Court to Character: The Excel Basketball Story with Lance Hurdle 37:43

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In this episode of Discover Virginia, we sit down with former pro athlete and founder of Excel Basketball Academy, Lance Hurdle, to explore how basketball becomes a vehicle for discipline, mindset, and personal growth. Lance has built more than a training program—he’s created a culture where young athletes learn to lead with character long before t…

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William McInnes' bittersweet summers — budgie smugglers, boardies and bumming around 50:30

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The author and actor thinks summer in Australia is done bigger, better and weirder than anywhere else. For three months of the year, life slows down and heats up. But for William, summer in Australia is an imperfect paradise where more than anything, people yearn to connect. Summer can be a hellish time in Australia, where temperatures soar and fir…

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Community Corner: Kubernetes With Eric Mann 30:17

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In this episode, Scott talks with Eric Mann about Kubernetes and how Displace Technologies is making it easier to work with. Links: Our Discord – https://discord.gg/aMTxunVx Buy our shirts – https://store.phpa…

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True Blood: Cold Ground (S1E6) 1:20:26

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Bake your tuna casserole and bring it to the Stackhouse residence, because this week we're gathering to mourn Sookie's beloved Gran! Emotions are running almost as High as Jason, and this episode takes you through all of them in a truly beautiful episode! Rewatch, Listen & Laugh as we all become Tara stans, Maxine has a fall from royal grace, and M…

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PHP Alive and Kicking Episode 20 – Ash Allen 1:05:09

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PHP Architect Social Media: X: https://x.com/phparch Mastodon: https://phparch.social/@phparch Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/phparch.com Discord: https://discord.phparch.com Subscribe to our magazine: http…

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How living like a Stoic changed my life 51:19

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Journalist and author, Brigid Delaney looked into the ancient philosophy during an assignment from her editor. What she discovered led her to years of study and a brand-new outlook on life that focuses less on happiness and more on meaning and contentment. Brigid is devoted to the Stoics, a philosophy that encourages its followers to focus on what …