Best Austin Ridge Podcasts (2025)

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Blue Ridge Parkway 44:00

18h ago44:00

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is the longest roadway in the U.S. that was planned as a single unit. Its origin is connected to government efforts to provide relief from the Great Depression, and conservation of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Research: "Restoring Western North Carolina's Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Fu…

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AT THE FEET OF JESUS - John 12:1-11 40:08

1h ago40:08

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AT THE FEET OF JESUS John 12:1-11 I. Mary Anoints Jesus; vs.1-3 II. Jesus Defends Mary; vs.4-8 III. Priests Plot Against Lazarus; vs.9-11 Mary anoints the feet of Jesus with costly perfume. Jesus comes to her defense when it's suggested that her offering was wasteful.

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Skyline Drive & Shenandoah National Park 43:55

2d ago43:55

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Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is a scenic road tied to the “See America First” movement of the early 20th century. The acquisition of land for the project was difficult, and displaced many families from their homes. Research: Harrison, Sarah Georgia. “The Skyline Drive: A Western Park Road in the East.” From Parkways: Past, Present and …

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SYMHC Classics: Palmer Raids Pt. 2 25:07

5d ago25:07

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This 2016 continuation of our coverage of the Palmer Raids covers a series of raids on perceived threats to national security by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. Thousands of people were rounded up, many without cause or warrant, and kept in horrifying conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Bad Science and Library Love 33:56

6d ago33:56

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Tracy outlines all the way RFK Jr.'s claims regarding disease history make no sense. Holly talks about the section of her career that was spent working in a university library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Library of Congress 42:50

8d ago42:50

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The Library of Congress has a lot of responsibilities. It’s massive in both physical scale and in scale of services. So how did it start, and how did it evolve to be the largest library in the world? Research: Cole, John Y. “America’s Greatest Library: An Illustrated History of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in Assoc…

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Zoom Is Disrupting Contact Centers and Redefining CX 36:57

6d ago36:57

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On this episode of Press 1 For Nick, host Nick Glimsdahl sits down with Brandon Knight, Head of CX Ecosystem at Zoom, for a candid and insightful conversation about the future of customer experience and the powerful role AI is playing in transforming the contact center space. Brandon shares his unique, never-before-told journey from managing a Phil…

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THIS MAN WORKS SIGNS - John 11:45-57 34:24

7d ago34:24

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The Fear of the Pharisees vs. 45-48 The Prophecy of the Priest vs. 49-52 The Plot to Kill Jesus vs. 53-54 The Manhunt Begins vs. 55-57

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Three Autoimmune Diseases In Brief 38:52

10d ago38:52

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Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn’s disease are autoimmune diseases that share a lot of commonalities. This episode covers when and how they were first recognized and described. Research: Aceves-Avila, Francisco Javier et al. “The Antiquity of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Reappraisal.” The Journal of Rheumatology 2001; 28:4. Arnaud, Laurent et al. …

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Frank Fertitta IV & Landon Gyulay Make History for Veterans at the AMAs with Easy Day Foundation 47:04

11d ago47:04

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Send us a text What happens when two successful business leaders decide to channel their skills toward helping America's military veterans? Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay reveal the powerful story behind founding Easy Day Foundation, an organization determined to make every day easier for those who've served our country. The name "Easy Day" co…

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SYMHC Classics: Palmer Raids Pt. 1 24:24

12d ago24:24

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Part one of this 2016 classic covers the social unrest in the U.S. after WWI. There was a fear that Communist revolutionaries would try to take over the country. Adding fuel to the fear were two bomb plots in 1919. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Jokes in Translation and the Wayback 17:33

13d ago17:33

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Holly shares her experience visiting the Meiji Jingu shrine. Tracy mentions that she never found out why the Triple Nickles used the spelling they did, and her use of the Wayback Machine for show research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Triple Nickles 38:54

15d ago38:54

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The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, also called the Triple Nickles, were the first Black paratroopers in the U.S. military, and their story is connected to the desegregation of the military after World War II. Research: 555th Parachute Infantry. “Malvin L. Brown.” http://triplenickle.com/malvinbrown.htm Aney, Warren. “Triple Nickles -- 555th Pa…

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WHEN JESUS CALLS - John 11:28-44 37:51

14d ago37:51

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Jesus Calls vs. 28-32 Jesus Weeps vs. 33-37 Jesus Cries Out vs. 38-44

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Emperor Meiji and the Meiji Jingu Shrine 39:08

17d ago39:08

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Emperor Meiji of Japan’s reign began in 1867, and it marks a time of significant change in the country’s history. After the emperor and his consort died in the early 20th century, the Meiji Jingu shrine was built to memorialize them. Research: Atsushi, Kawai. “Prefectures, Power, and Centralization: Japan’s Abolition of the Feudal Domains.” Nippon.…

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SYMHC Classics: All American Girls Professional Baseball League 31:52

19d ago31:52

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This 2020 episode covers the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was founded in 1943. Some of these women athletes believed they were starting on a career in professional baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Hibachi King of Vegas: Zach Tolen aka Vanilla Rice’s Story 40:47

18d ago40:47

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Send us a text Behind every successful restaurant lies a story of grit, determination, and unwavering passion. Zach Tolan's journey from teenage dishwasher to celebrated chef-entrepreneur perfectly captures this spirit of culinary perseverance. The founder of Vanilla Rice Hibachi House began his culinary career at just 15 years old, washing dishes …

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Shots and Sidi 27:22

20d ago27:22

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Tracy and Holly share tetanus shot stories and discuss getting boosters. They then discuss the egos of European explorers in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay 42:22

22d ago42:22

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay was sort of a combined guide, translator and nurse, and often the supervisor of the African laborers on expeditions through eastern and equatorial Africa in the 19th century. Research: "Sidi Mubarak Bombay Unsung African adventurer." BBC History Magazine, Aug. 2023, p. 56. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A7…

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LOVE, LIGHT, & LOVE (John 11:1-27) 39:54

21d ago39:54

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Jesus raise Lazarus from the death.

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Tetanus 38:09

24d ago38:09

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Tetanus has probably been around for most of human history, or even longer. But it’s preventable today thanks to vaccines. Research: "Emil von Behring." Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present, edited by Brigham Narins, Gale, 2008. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1619001490/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=464250e5. Ac…

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SYMHC Classics: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin 36:39

26d ago36:39

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This 2020 episode covers Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, an accomplished astronomer. She grew up in a society that didn’t really prioritize education for girls, and she was determined and creative about getting around that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Altina and Saving Babies 27:31

27d ago27:31

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Holly talks about the dynamics of Altina Schinasi's family. Tracy shares a dispute over nursing uniform procedures on the Boston Floating Hospital that played out in a trade journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Boston Floating Hospital 38:46

29d ago38:46

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The Boston Floating Hospital was a children’s hospital that operated on a boat in Boston Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Research: Berkeley Temple. “Threescore years and ten, 1827-1897: Pine Street Church ; Berkeley Street Church ; Berkley Temple.” Boston : Press of Samuel Usher, 1897. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/0084165…

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Surrounded, Censured, & Stoned - John 10:22-42 31:22

28d ago31:22

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Pastor Terry takes a look at how the Pharisees of Israel refuse to be in Jesus despite all the signs He has shown them.

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Altina Schinasi 39:28

1M ago39:28

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Altina Schinasi is known as the inventor of cat-eye glasses, but she was also an artist, a documentarian, and an activist. And she was very frank about her own faults and bad decisions. Research: “Altina Schinasi 1924 (1907-1999).” Helen Temple Cook Library. Dana Hall School. https://library.danahall.org/archives/danapedia/alumnae/altina-schinasi-1…

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SYMHC Classics: Franz Nopsca 26:39

1M ago26:39

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This 2019 episode covers Baron Franz Nopcsa, who lived an adventurous, scholarly life, funded entirely by his family money. He identified dinosaurs, inserted himself into Albanian politics, and wrote volumes and volumes of books and papers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Vegas & Tulum Just Got Smarter — Philippe Ziade’s AI Hotels Are Here! 48:11

1M ago48:11

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Send us a text Visionary entrepreneur Philippe Ziade takes us deep into the revolutionary world of AI-powered hospitality with his groundbreaking Otonomus hotel concept, set to open in Las Vegas on July 1st. This episode unveils how technology is fundamentally transforming guest experiences while creating unprecedented value for real estate develop…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Small Fruit Division and Dorseys 17:12

1M ago17:12

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Holly waxes rhapsodic about fruit. Tracy talks about planning an episode about William Henry Dorsey but then finding she needed to include his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Two Dorseys: Thomas J. and William Henry 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Thomas J. Dorsey liberated himself from enslavement and became one of the most sought-after caterers in Philadelphia. His son William Henry Dorsey was born a free Black man before the Civil War, and became an artist, collector and scrapbooker. Research: "Thomas J. Dorsey." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 90, Gale, 2011. Gale In Context: U.S. His…

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