Best Bass Buzz Podcasts (2025)

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S7 E46: Matthew Nienow Chats with Dion O'Reilly 59:57

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We read from Matthew's newest book and also the poem My Father's Locker by James Ciano. Matthew Nienow’s recently released collection, If Nothing (Alice James Books, 2025), has been recommended by the New York Times Book Review, the Washington Post Book Club, Publishers Weekly, and Poetry Northwest. He is also the author of House of Water (Alice Ja…

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Jeff Gustafson, John Cox and Triston McCormick - 12/17/2025 1:51:51

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This is the December 17, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we keep the Holiday fun rolling and are joined by Bassmaster Elite Anglers Jeff Gustafson, John Cox and Triston McCormick #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #Bruntpod #ad Get firearm se…

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S7:E45 Preeti Vangani Chats with Julie Murphy 58:15

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In this episode of The Hive Poetry Collective, host Julie Murphy talks with poet Preeti Vangani about humor, loss, and the surprising ways joy can hold our grief. The episode opens with Vangani reading Ross Gay’s beloved poem “To the Fig Tree on 9th and Christian,” setting the tone for an exploration of abundance and community. Vangani then reads s…

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Kyle Patrick, Robert Gee, Tim Dube - 12/10/2025 2:07:24

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This is the December 10, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Anglers Kyle Patrick, Robert Gee, and Tim Dube #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at - https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #Bruntpod #ad Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @Sto…

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S7 E44: Winter Poems with Roxi Power, Jullia Chiapella, and Parker Shabala 59:37

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Three “bees” from The Hive Poetry Collective warm your minds with cozy—and existential–conversation about winter poems as we draw closer to the Winter Solstice. Roxi Power talks with Julia Chiapella and Parker Shabala live in the Santa Cruz KSQD radio station about poetry ranging from Shakespeare’s sonnet to his beloved about aging to Elizabeth Rob…

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S7 E43 Poet Laureate Nancy Miller Gomez and the Rising Voices Project 59:35

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Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Nancy Miller Gomez founded the Rising Voices Program, providing Santa Cruz County high school students with workshops led by local poets devoted to introducing poetry to teens. Listen in to hear some of the students read their poetry and learn from the teachers participating how poetry is affecting young lives.…

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Tommy Sanders - 12/3/2025 1:47:20

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This is the December 3, 2025 Stray Casts Live. Tonight, we are joined by the Voice of Bass Fishing, Bassmasters own Tommy Sanders #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #Bruntpod #ad Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA wi…

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Customization, Not Commoditization 12:06

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Plastic surgery isn't one-size-fits-all, and Dr. Lawrence Bass wants to keep it that way. As aesthetic care becomes more mainstream, there's a growing risk of "fast-food" beauty—standardized treatments that ignore individual features and cultural nuances. Dr. Bass explains how the field has evolved from cookie-cutter results to true customization, …

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S7 E42: Jane Hirshfield and Dion O'Reilly 59:35

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Jane and Dion plumb the mysteries when they read and discuss Hirshfield's newest book, The Asking: New and Selected, which recently came out in paper book. Award-winning poet, essayist, and translator Jane Hirshfield is the author of ten collections of poetry, including The Asking: New and Selected Poems (2023); Ledger (2020); The Beauty (2015), lo…

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S7: E41 16th Annual Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading with Ellen Bass 53:53

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Listen in as Farnaz Fatemi and Maggie Paul preview this year's Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading, taking place Thursday November 20, 2025 at UCSC, featuring Ellen Bass. To register for this week's event go to ⁠thi.ucsc.edu⁠ Find out about the history of this reading series and the accompanying annual $1000 poetry prize. Hear poems from Morton M…

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Facelift Series #6: Facelift Fantasies 21:55

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Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger team up to unpack the truth behind one of plastic surgery's most misunderstood procedures: the facelift. Can it really erase decades of aging, or give you features you never had? Find out what it can (and can't) do. They also tackle the biggest myths about scars, recovery, and non-surgical alternatives like f…

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Randy Howell - 11/12/2025 1:56:04

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This is the November 12, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Legend Randy Howell with special Guest Bassmaster EQ Angler Laker Howell #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #Bruntpod #ad Get firearm security r…

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S7: E40 Ruth Mota talks with Julia Chiapella and Hannah Tool 59:58

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Ruth Mota joins Julia and provisional Hive member Hannah Tool to read and discuss Dylan Thomas’s Fern Hill and share selections from her debut chapbook, Kitchen Table Midwife of the Dispossessed, which is available for pre-order here. You can hear more of Ruth’s poems on December 4th at “The Power of Her Voice,” a poetry benefit for Santa Cruz Comm…

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Seth Feider - 11/5/2025 1:55:37

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This is the November 5, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Seth Feider with special Guest from the Black Sheep Custom Tackle Company Brad Leuthner, Josh Douglas, Alec Morrison, Garrett Rocamora and Connor Sommers #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT wi…

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Beauty Series #7: Beauty Thermostat 13:51

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Dr. Bass introduces the idea of a "beauty thermostat"—your personal comfort level with change. Some people have a high-sensitivity thermostat, noticing every small shift and wanting to act quickly. Others have a low-sensitivity one, waiting until changes are much more visible before taking action. Neither approach is wrong. It's about self-awarenes…

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S7: E39 Victoria Bañales in conversation with Farnaz Fatemi 58:48

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Victoria Bañales joins the Hive Live! at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 7pm. Event information here. Join our non-spamming email list here to keep up with Hive events. Victoria (Vicky) Bañales is the 2025-2027 Watsonville Poet Laureate. A Chicanx educator and writer, she is the author of the poetry collection, The Sun Will Not Harm …

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Cody Meyer - 10/29/2025 2:04:38

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This is the October 29, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Cody Meyer #fishing #bassmaster ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #BruntpodBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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S7 E38: Marie Howe and Dion O'Reilly 59:26

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Marie Howe buzzes into the Hive to read from her newest books and also to recite a little Juan Ramon Jimenez. Marie Howe is the author of New and Selected Poems (W. W. Norton, 2024), winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry; Magdalene (W. W. Norton, 2017), which was long-listed for the National Book Award; The Kingdom of Ordinary Time (W. W. No…

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Easton Fothergill and Dakota Ebare - 10/22/2025 1:46:27

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This is the October 22, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, we are joined by Bassmaster Classic Champ Easton Fothergill and Bassmaster Elite Angler Dakota Ebare #fishing #bassmaster #podcast ----------------------------------------------- Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BASS at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/BASS #Bruntpod…

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Aesthetic Titans Series #1: Remembering Dr. Sam Hamra 21:00

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Dr. Lawrence Bass honors the late Dr. Sam Hamra, a true pioneer in facelift surgery whose innovations forever changed the field. He reflects on Dr. Hamra's path from Oklahoma to NYU to Dallas, where his curiosity and analytical mind led him to challenge traditional facelift methods and develop the revolutionary deep plane and composite techniques. …

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S7 E37: Keetje Kuipers and Dion O'Reilly Chat 59:35

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Keetje Kuipers and Dion read and discuss a poem by Ruth Schwartz and then read from Kuiper's new book, Lonely Women Make Good Lovers. .Keetje Kuipers’ fourth collection of poetry, Lonely Women Make Good Lovers, was the recipient of the Isabella Gardner Award. Her poetry and prose have appeared in American Poetry Review, New York Times Magazine, and…

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S7:E36 Julie Murphy & Dion O'Reilly Share Some Favorite Poems 53:09

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Join Julie Murphy and Dion O'Reilly for a conversation that moves through love, loss, and wonder — from Yeats’ “The Wild Swans at Coole” to Andrea Cohen’s sharp humor in Something, Richard Siken's quiet reflections in “Kitchen Window,” and the stargazing tenderness of Keith Wilson's “there aren’t enough idioms about the stars.” We’ll also talk abou…

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Chicago Bassin With Woo Daves - 10/08/2025 1:40:56

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This is the October 8, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, all things Chicago Bassin. Featuring Bassmaster Legend Woo Daves, BASS Legend Craig Lamb, and the South Shore Bass Open Champ Tyler and Scott Christy #fishing #podcast #bassmasterBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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S7 E35: Pt 2-Maxine Chernoff & Paul Hoover talk with Roxi Power 59:40

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Maxine Chernoff and Paul Hoover talk with Roxi Power in this second part of our interview, revealing their mutual love of film and poetry inspired by it. From Chernoff’s surreal meditations on François Truffaut’s French New Wave film, Jules et Jim, toHoover’s weaving of Wim Wenders’ Lisbon Story into his dreamlike language, we look through the lens…

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Facelift Series #5: Facelift Friends 16:35

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A facelift may be the star of the show, but it's rarely a solo act. Dr. Lawrence Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger break down the "facelift friends" — the add-on procedures and treatments that enhance results, restore balance, and address areas the lift alone can't fix. The key is harmony. A lifted mid and lower face can still look "off" if the eyes, brow…

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S7: E34 Emilie Lygren talks to Farnaz Fatemi 59:33

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Emilie joins Farnaz Fatemi to discuss her new book, how poetry helps her stay in touch with "moments [she] felt truly like herself," and giving oneself permission to be in the state--like butterflies in chrysalis--of goo. Moving, wise, and funny thoughts are everywhere when you're talking with Emilie Lygren. Hive Live! hosts Emilie Lygren and Steph…

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The Surge Squad Takeover - 9/24/2025 1:42:09

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This is the September 24, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, We have the Surge Squad Takeover with Tucker Smith, Andrew Loberg, Paul Marks, Emil Wagner and Logan Parks #fishing #podcast #bassmasterBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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S7 E33: Kim Addonizio Chats with Dion O'Reilly 59:57

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We read and discuss [It is abominable, unquenchable by touch] by Diane Seuss and then read from Kim's newest book Exit Opera. Kim Addonizio is the author of nine poetry collections, two novels, two story collections, and two books on writing poetry, The Poet’s Companion (with Dorianne Laux) and Ordinary Genius. She has received fellowships from the…

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Beauty Series #6: Beauty Lens 12:08

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Your "beauty lens" is the way you focus on the features that truly matter to you—not your surgeon, not your friends, not Instagram. Dr. Bass explains why zeroing in on the concerns that consistently bother you (the ones you notice in the mirror every day, not just in a random selfie) leads to better results and greater satisfaction. He shares how t…

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Chris Johnston - 9/17/2025 1:35:59

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This is the September 17, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, We are joined by Two time Bassmaster AOY Champion Chris Johnston. With special guest host Matt Robertson, and joining in the fun Chris and Lynn Johnston #fishing #podcast #bassmasterBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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S7 E32: Roger Reeves on ecstasy, simultaneity and more with Julia Chiapella 57:40

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Poet Roger Reeves, author of King Me, Best Barbarian and Dark Days: Fugitive Essays, is a National Book Award finalist, Griffin Poetry Prize Winner, Whiting Award winner and professor at UT Austin. His frank and gracious discussion of poetry, growing up in the Pentecostal church, parenthood, and the importance of silence, carves a path encouraging …

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S7: E31 Nicelle Davis in conversation with Farnaz Fatemi 56:49

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Nicelle Davis is a California poet, collaborator, and performance artist. Her poetry collections include The Language of Fractions (Moon Tide Press 2023). The Walled Wife (Red Hen Press, 2016), In the Circus of You (Rose Metal Press, 2015), Becoming Judas (Red Hen Press, 2013), and Circe (Lowbrow Press, 2011). Penguin Noir recently won the Changing…

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Pat Schlapper - 9/3/2025 2:28:32

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This is the September 3,, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, We are joined by Two time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Pat Schlapper #fishing #podcast #bassmasterBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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To Infinity and Beyond 8:29

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Looking your best isn't just about quick fixes—it's about a plan that lasts, not just one round of correction but a sequence of just the right things. Dr. Bass shares his "infinity plan," starting with the essentials: fundamental products like sunscreen and skincare, and universally effective treatments such as neuromodulators and fillers. He also …

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S7: E 30 Joe Millar Talks with Dion O'Reilly 59:57

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Joseph Millar's first collection of poems, Overtime, was a finalist for the 2001 Oregon Book Award. His second collection, Fortune, appeared in 2007, followed by a third, Blue Rust, in 2012. Kingdom was released in early 2017, and Dark Harvest, New & Selected Poems, was released in 2021. His latest collection, Shine, was published in October of 202…

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S7: E29 Susan Browne Chats with Dion O'Reilly 59:44

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Susan Browne and Dion read from Susan's new book, Monster Mash⁠, and talk about Nicole Sealey's poem Object Permanence Susan Browne is the author of four poetry collections, including Monster Mash (Four Way Books, 2025) and Just Living (Catamaran Literary Reader, 2019), winner of the 2019 Catamaran Poetry Prize. She is a recipient of the Four Way B…

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S7: E28 Waking Up: New Book from Santa Cruz Teen Poets on Resistance and Resilience 59:39

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Julia Chiapella interviews the teen editors of the newly published anthology Waking Up (Sixteen Rivers Press). Editors Simon Ellefson and Sylvi Kayser are joined by project advisor, Farnaz Fatemi. The poets read and discuss contributions from the anthology, reflecting a range of themes which matter to young people in the current climate. Waking Up …

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Into The Great Wide Opens - Ep. 19 - Laker Howell - 8/20/2025 55:46

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Into The Great Wide Opens - Ep.19- with Bassmaster EQ Angler Laker Howell #podcast #fishing #bassnation #podcastBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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Facelift Series #4: Facelift Fears 22:07

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Worried about getting a facelift? You're not alone. From anesthesia and recovery time to scars and "looking like someone else," facelift fears are common, but often based more in myth than reality. Drs. Bass and Edinger break down the most frequent concerns, from medical risks to appearance anxiety, and explain how modern techniques and thoughtful …

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S7:E27 Maxine Chernoff & Paul Hoover talk with Roxi Power, Pt. 1 59:17

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Award-winning poets and founding editors of the groundbreaking journal, New American Writing, Maxine Chernoff and Paul Hoover talk with Roxi Power about their most recent books from MadHat Press and how poetry canreveal then reconstitute the brokenness of the world. Hoover says of writing poetry, “You have to purposefully break a few dishes along t…

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S7:E26 Geraldine Connolly Talks with Julia Chiapella 57:49

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How to access the mind’s expansiveness? Geraldine Connolly reads poems from her new book, Instructions at Sunset, and talks about this as well as excavating the past, family, and how poetry serves as a means of interrogating the self. A two-time recipient of NEA fellowships and the author of four previous books of poetry, Connolly has taught worksh…

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Beauty Series #5: Travel Beauty 14:08

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More people are heading out of town or out of the country for plastic surgery, hoping to save money or access treatments not available locally. But travel comes with trade-offs. Dr. Bass explains why safety, standards, and follow-up care matter just as much as cost. From anesthesia risks to limited legal protections, there's a lot to consider befor…

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Shaw Grigsby, Drew Cook and John Cox - 7/30/2025 2:09:26

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This is the July 30, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, We are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers Drew Cook and John Cox, and Bass Fishing Legend Shaw Grigsby #fishing #podcast #bassmasterBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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S7:E25 Leigh Sugar Chats with Julie Murphy 59:31

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In this episode of The Hive Poetry Collective, host Julie Murphy talks with Leigh Sugar about her debut poetry collection FREELAND. Leigh’s poetry weaves memory, intimacy, and incarceration into lyric that’s as unflinching as it is tender.We chat about language, erasure, love under surveillance, and the ethics of naming. We’ll also discuss the poem…

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Ben Milliken - 7/23/2025 2:07:25

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This is the July 23, 2025 Stray Casts Live, Tonight, We are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Ben Milliken #fishing #podcast #millikenfishingBy Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television

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Capsulectomy Update 16:13

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Thinking about removing your breast implants? Here is the latest information to know about capsulectomy, the surgery to remove the scar tissue that forms around implants. The latest research and professional society consensus statements inform decisionmaking. Dr. Bass breaks down the four types of capsulectomy and when each one makes sense.. He als…

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S7: E24 Youth Poet Laureate Program of Santa Cruz County (with Farnaz Fatemi) 59:47

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Meet Santa Cruz County’s 2025-26 Youth Poet Laureate, Finn Maxwell along with the four inspiring finalists who are part of this year's cohort: Noemi Romero, Xander Shulman, Mason Leopold, and Sylvi Kayser. Each of these teens from different corners of Santa Cruz County will share two poems and talk about their experiences with poetry. To keep up wi…

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S7: E23 War Poems with Addie Mahmassani and Dion O'Reilly 59:01

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Recorded in June 2025, during the 6th month of the Trump administration, while American bombs rained down on Iran, Addie and Dion read war poems. They read "We Lived Happily During the War," by Ilya Kaminsky," Convergence," by Joseph Stroud, "The People of the Other Village," by Thomas Lux, "Anywhere you Look," Jane Hirshfield, Samuel Hazo's "Intif…

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Facelift Series #3: Facial Aging w/ Dr. Kylie Edinger 11:25

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When we're young, our faces have a smooth, full look thanks to well-defined fat pads and tight connective tissue. But as we age, those structures start to change, leading to sags, bags and changes in facial shape. Facial aging doesn't happen all at once. It's a gradual process that starts as early as your 20s. At first, the face can look more sculp…

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S7.E22.Francisco Aragón Speaks with Julia Chiapella 58:16

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Francisco Aragón, Director of Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Latino Studies, talks about his most recent book, After Rubén, and the queering of iconic Nicaraguan poet, Ruben Darío. Hear Francisco’s exquisite voice bring his own and Darío’s words alive as we talk about the Neorealism movement,…