Best Boal Podcasts (2026)

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The Musician Who Sings to Animals - PLUMES on Trust & Cross-Species Communication - Highlights

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On Music, Trust and Connection with the Animal World “Mostly I’ll play in a minor key, something sad, which I think can work for an animal because they can sense the sadness, and they try to reassure me and comfort me. I chose love songs because I'm convinced they are very intuitive and they can sense what I am trying to say to them, and profess my…

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Animals & The Healing Power of Music 40:40

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How is music a pathway to understanding animals? Musician Plumes‍ takes his guitar to the world's most unlikely concert halls—farms, sanctuaries, and wild habitats. A passionate advocate for veganism and animal welfare, we discuss what animals hear, how trust forms, and what music can reveal when it enters a world not made for humans alone. “Mostly…

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Northern Colorado, The Billikens, Mid Major Minutess, Water Bottles Thrown and College Basketball Gone Wild 20:29

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Another lively episode of the College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network as we talk Northern Colorado Bears Basketball Upset, keep your eye on SLU Billiken Basketball while LT brings you his weekly Mid Major Minutesss. We talk Ed Cooley getting a one game suspension and College Basketball has Gone Wild on this entertaining College …

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Kentucky Basketball is rolling, Lindenwood is building something, Cal Bears Hoops keep your eye on and LT's Mid-Major Minutessss 20:41

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It is the week of Christmas and we are talking College Hoops on the latest College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network. On this episode, we talk Kentucky Basketball is rolling with some key players back from injury, Lindenwood is building something great, keep your eye on the Cal Bears and LT breaks down his 5 teams on the latest LT…

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#13: Top 6 readaway travel destinations for digital detox seekers 59:04

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Travel, storytelling, and smart escapes collide in this episode of the Midlife Shift. We’re diving into the latest 2026 travel trends with acclaimed travel writer Sue Williams and industry expert Bec Hurley. From book-inspired getaways to digital detox destinations, discover how Australians over 50 are rewriting the rulebook on meaningful, affordab…

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Kentucky Wildcats, Power 5 Positive Storylines, Mid-Major Minutessss, Games to Watch and 5 Questions with UNC Bears Coach Stephen Smiley 30:54

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Another solid and packed College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network as LT and Sammy D discuss status of Kentucky Basketball cause for concern or will they be okay? Let's talk the four Positive Storylines in the Power 5 we see including Nebraska, UNC, Seton Hall and Vanderbilt while LT brings it on the Mid Major Minutessss. We also …

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#12: Ageing parents and navigating the system with Mitch Gibson and Jimmy Leishman 1:03:13

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Stepping up as a carer of elderly parents or sick family members can feel anxiety-inducing, but finding a new way forward can also be an opportunity for deep connection. In this touching and surprisingly uplifting episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks sits down with carer extraordinaire Mitch Gibson and Tea Time founder Jimmy Leishman. The…

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FEAST WEEK PREVIEW, PLAYERS ERA:FEAST OR FEMINE? MID MAJOR MINUTESS, HIGH MAJOR NCAA TOURNAMENT BIDS 27:41

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After a week away binging on stuffing and College Hoops, LT and Sammy D are back on the latest College Basketball Weekly to discuss Feast Week Review, the Players Era: Was it Feast or Femine? LT brings the heat on Mid Major Minutesss and how many High Majors are getting into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. All this and so much more on the latest College …

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#11: Why your home is a retirement secret weapon with Alice Stolz and Andrew Boal 50:09

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Are you really sorting out the best way to financially retire, or just hoping it all works out? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, Alex Brooks is joined by superannuation expert Andrew Boal from Deloitte and Domain’s national property editor Alice Stoltz to unpack the BIG midlife financial questions: how to stay in touch with what you earn and s…

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#10: How to travel well with Travel Guides Kevin and Janetta 1:09:01

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They don’t do tents, they don’t do middle seats, and they definitely don’t do cask wine. Meet the travel snobs from the Nine series Travel Guides. In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Midlife Shift, Australia’s favourite travel snobs Kevin and Janetta sit down with host Alex Brooks to unpack their golden rules for travel, relationships, and living…

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Is the BIG TEN Overrated? Mid-Major Minutessss with LT, NO Media Love for Indiana Basketball, Ranking the Power 5 Conferences 22:37

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Welcome to another College Basketball Weekly, powered by the Full Court Network. LT and Sammy D are back to discuss the latest week in ncaa basketball, sharing updates, predictions, and basketball highlights. Is the Big Ten Overrated? LT drops the latest Mid Major Minutessss and why isn't Indiana Basketball getting very little National Media LOVE a…

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The Armstice Day Storm of 1940 18:44

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Send us a text On Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1940, the weather in the Great Lakes region started with temperatures in the mid-60s. But, a "weather bomb" was about to strike. By afternoon, a deadly storm, that started on the West Coast, was making its way up Lake Michigan, killing dozens of sailors and sinking five vessels. It was one of the deadliest …

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Recalling the Day the Edmund Fitzgerald Sank, a Lake Michigan Persepctive 28:19

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Send us a text On November 10, 1975, Vans Stevenson and Todd Reed were reporters for the Ludington Daily News in Ludington, Michigan on the east shore of Lake Michigan. Both young reporters covered the storm that struck Mason County, Michigan that day. Later that day, the storm made its way up Lake Michigan, over the Upper Peninsula and collided wi…

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IS ARIZONA THE REAL DEAL? FIRST WEEK SURPRISES, BEST FRESHMAN CLASS IN YEARS, COACHING CAROUSEL AND GAMES OF THE WEEK 21:09

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Week 2 of the Young College Basketball Season we take a deep dive into the Arizona Wildcats while LT and Sammy D each give a surprise team from Week 1 on the latest College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network. North Texas gets a shoot out while we discuss is this years Freshman Class the best in years plus we talk about how bad this…

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#9: Grief, golf, and growing up Daddo with Andrew Daddo 1:11:00

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What does midlife look like for one of Australia's favourite TV personalities? From 90s MTV fame to narrating RBT, this conversation with Andrew Daddo covers the hilarious, the heartfelt, and the human side of getting older. In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to beloved Australian presenter, author, and podcast host Andrew…

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Can Florida REPEAT? The Beast of the EAST, Freshman of the Year, Most Improved Team, Sun Belt/MAC Challenge 22:20

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First Night of the 2025/26 College Basketball Season and what a solid day to talk some College Hoops on the latest College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network. Can Florida repeat as National Champions? Is Zuby the Beast of the East? Who will be the National Freshman of the Year while Sam drops his most improved team for the season a…

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The BIG BIG BIG SEC Basketball Preview Show 41:16

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First ever BIG BIG BIG SEC Basketball Preview Show on the College Basketball Weekly as we welcome Florida Coach Carlin Hartman, Vanderbilt Coach Xavier Joyner and Kentucky Star Mo Dioubate join us to discuss and share insight on the upcoming SEC Basketball Season. Lively talk on some upcoming story lines - how many SEC teams will go dancing in Marc…

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MAC UNCENSORED - John Groce, Travis Steele, Tod Kowalcyzk, Rob Senderoff, Jeff Boals and Frank Martin 1:31:55

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We started with the Horizon League Uncensored so now we are doing the Mid-American Conference Uncensored as (6) Head Coaches join us to go RAW, UNCUT and UNCENSORED all things MAC Conference related. Hear some great analysis and insight as LT goes one-on-one with Akron's John Groce, Ohio's Jeff Boals, Toledo's Tod Kowalcyzk, Miami-Ohio's Travis Ste…

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MID-MAJOR PREVIEW SHOW with ILLINOIS STATE HC RYAN PEDON & HIGH POINT HC FLYNN CLAYMAN, 5 QUESTIONS WITH UMASS HC FRANK MARTIN 55:18

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On the latest and greatest College Basketball Weekly, we talk all mid-major hoops from the WCC to the MAAC Conference. Will any mid-major conferences get multi bids? Can the WCC snag three bids this year? We are joined by Illinois State HC Ryan Pedon, who is a fan of the shows, to talk Redbirds and MVC Basketball. Could this be the year for the Red…

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#8: The three phases of retirement with Stephen Huppert and Rachel Lane 1:00:33

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How do we know how long we will actually live and whether our money go the distance? These are the important but hairy unknowns that can derail even the best-laid retirement plans. Add in unexpected health issues or market downturns, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to aged care expert …

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Ida Anderson - Ludington's Titanic Connection 13:21

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…

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MOST INTERESTING TEAMS, 5 QUESTIONS WITH MCNEESE ST. AD HEATH SCHROYER AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS OR BUST FOR KENTUCKY 54:34

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Another fun and exciting College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network as LT and Sammy D give you their most interesting and intriguing College Basketball Teams this upcoming season. We ask 5 questions to McNeese State Athletic Director, Heath Schroyer, as he sheds light on building a mid-major power and is it National Champion or bus…

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HORIZON LEAGUE UNCENSORED - 6 HEAD COACHES WITH LT 1:22:51

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We had such a great time at the Horizon League Men's Basketball Media Day and we wanted to keep it going plus we missed interviewing 4 coaches. LT goes one-on-one with 6 individual head coaches to get the nitty griddy on this awesome basketball centric conference. We are joined by IU-Indy Coach Ben Howlett, Cleveland State Coach Rob Summers, Milwau…

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5 Questions with DePaul Coach Chris Holtmann, NCAA Tournament Expansion and the Big East is Nasty 36:16

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We are SO back on the College Basketball Weekly so set your calendar for every Tuesday here on the Full Court Network as we bring you in-depth analysis, unbiased commentary, great guests and a lot of laughs. First show back in a while and so we welcome DePaul Men's Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann to answer 5 questions and they are good ones! The Bl…

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#7: Sussing the aged-care system with Jean Kittson 1:10:06

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It starts with a small worry, then a doctor's visit, and before you know it, you're navigating the complex, emotional, and often confusing world of caring for your ageing parents. How do you manage it all without losing your sanity, your savings, or your relationships? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to legendary Austra…

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Murder on Crystal Lake 12:08

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Send us a text A bizarre murder took place along the shores of Crystal Lake near Scottville, Michigan, in 1934. The victim was 62-year-old Bertha Bean, also known as Bertha Comley. The sole suspect was Bean’s commonwealth husband, 68-year-old Charles Comley,. Support the show Thank you for following Great Lakes History Log, a production of Sable Po…

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The Sinking of the Pere Marquette 18, Sept. 9, 1910 31:59

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Send us a text On Sept. 9, 1910, the worst disaster to strike the Pere Marquette Railway's carferry fleet occurred. The Pere Marquette 18, the company's flagship while under way between Ludington, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the first carferry sinking to occur in Lake Michigan but wouldn't be the last. Support the show Thank you for f…

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The Communists of Mason County, Michigan and the 1934 Custer Farmers' Riot 12:37

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Send us a text The Great Depression was especially harsh on the farming community. In Mason County, Michigan, George Casper latched on the communist cause by first running for state representative and then later trying to get farmers to join his political movement. His efforts backfired in 1934 with a riot in the village of Custer. Support the show…

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The Rescue of the Rutter After It Lost Its Rudder 10:49

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Send us a text In 1879, Capt. Frederick Kendrick was awarded the United States Gold Lifesaving Medal for his heroic act of saving 44 men from the schooner J.H. Rutter off the shore of Ludington, Michigan near what is now the north end of Stearns Park. This podcast is a presentation of Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. It i…

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#6: Gut health, good fats and fuelling your future with Geraldine Georgeou 59:41

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As we get older, our bodies change. Suddenly, we’re battling belly fat, our metabolism seems to have ground to a halt, and navigating nutrition feels like a minefield of conflicting advice. Do we cut carbs? Boost protein? What on earth is a microbiome and why should we care? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to accredited…

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The 1993 Unsolved Murder of Melissa Simmons 12:41

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Send us a text In 1993, 15-year-old Melissa Simmons was found, murdered, in the Pere Marquette River in Mason County, Michigan. Since that time, the unsolved murder has haunted the small town of Scottville and the surrounding area. Support the show Thank you for following Great Lakes History Log, a production of Sable Points Media, a non-profit new…

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Audrey Robertson Boals - First Daughter of the S.S. Badger 42:56

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Send us a text Audrey Robertson Boals comes from Great Lakes shipping royalty. Her father, Bernard "Bunny" Robertson was the first captain of the carferry S.S. Badger, commanding the ship from 1953 until he retired in 1969. Her grandfather, Charles Robertson, was the first skipper of the S.S. City of Midland 41 carferry. Other relatives also served…

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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights 11:20

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“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…

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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Musician, Writer CADY McCLAIN 1:06:02

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“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …

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Did Ernest Hemingway Spend the Night in Scottville? 11:15

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Send us a text In 1917, the Hemingway took the family Ford Model T north from their home in Oak Park, Illinois to their family cottage on Walloon Lake near Petoskey, Michigan. The road trip took four nights. One of those stops was in my hometown, Scottville, east of Ludington. Here's the story of that road trip. Support the show Thank you for follo…

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#5: Free money, future-proofing and finding your feet in retirement with Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon & Kaye Fallick 1:01:29

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How do you fund your life when the paycheques stop? For many of us, the world of superannuation and retirement planning is filled with confusing terms that make us want to ignore it completely. But what if you could make it simple? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to money expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon and retirement c…

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The Killing of Ludington Lumber Baron Luther Foster 8:31

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Send us a text The 1876 killing of Luther Foster is Mason County, Michigan's oldest unsolved murder. Support the show Thank you for following Great Lakes History Log, a production of Sable Points Media, a non-profit news and information service, in partnership with Media Group 31 and Mason County Press. Please also check out our YouTube channel.…

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The 1898 Free Soil, Michigan Triple Murder/Suicide 24:11

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Send us a text In 1898, the most vicious crime in the history of Mason County, Michigan took place in Free Soil Township. A man killed his his sister, brother-in-law, and a teenaged boy, then killed himself. But, he spared a sleeping baby. Support the show Thank you for following Great Lakes History Log, a production of Sable Points Media, a non-pr…

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The Theory of Water with LEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON 43:11

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“So I think that part of colonialism for Indigenous peoples has been this idea that Indigenous peoples aren't thinking peoples and that we don't have thought on a kind of systemic level. One of the things that I was interested in doing is intervening in that because I think Indigenous people have a lot of beautiful, very intellectual, theoretical c…