Making boat life better, 5-10 minutes at a time. The Boat Galley Podcast contains quick bits of actionable information to help you learn all about boat life and going cruising.
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Circumnavigate Podcasts
A slice-of-life travel podcast focused mainly on Japan!
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Family Adventure Podcast with Erik Hemingway
Inspiring interviews with families who have dreamed big and experienced epic adventures!
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We interview families who have dreamed big and taken epic adventures! Why wait for retirement? You can travel and have amazing experiences with your family....NOW! Listen in each week as we get the inside scoop on how they planned, and the ups and downs of what worked and what didn't. Bottom line is......don't live with regrets, go now, and live life to the fullest!
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Every week, our 29-minute podcast brings you all the environmental news and stories to keep you in the know in Pennsylvania and beyond.
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In each episode of History Fix, I discuss lesser known stories from history that you won't be able to stop thinking about. Need your history fix? You've come to the right place. Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/historyfix or Venmo @Shea-LaFountaine. Your donations make it possible for me to continue creating great episodes. Plus, I'll love you forever! Find more at historyfixpodcast.com
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Welcome to the Performance Process podcast, hosted by Ronan Mc Laughlin and Caley Fretz. This podcast is dedicated to unearthing and analysing the processes behind some of the most successful athletes in the world, and understanding how every rider can apply them to their own improvement. The Performance Process podcast is produced exclusively for Escape Collective members. While you'll see partial episodes on this feed please head to https://escapecollective.com/member/ to become a member a ...
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Interviews with offshore sailors and those in the industry sharing exciting stories and useful information so we can better enjoy and better prepare for our own adventures.
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Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?
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Navy veterans reliving their days spent abroad submariners as told to Bill Nowicki.
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the world and continues to inspire sailors young and old. Shelley Jory-Leigh is one of the fastest women on water, holding many powerboating titles and is a champion for women in her sport. Their passion for maritime activities, leisure and sport is unrivalled. Together with producer Neil Sackley, they use this podcast to talk to those who love life on the water. From sailing to powerboating, cruise shi ...
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Capturing and sharing ocean sailing stories and adventures. The Ocean Sailing Podcast site is designed for people who love to cruise, race or explore the worlds oceans. Its also for those yet to experience the joy of sailing and those no longer able to cast off their dock lines and head for the open sea. Join now and subscribe free to our podcast episodes
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Are you tired of one-sided narratives about nature and conservation? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings you diverse perspectives on environmental stories, examining their ecological, social and political dimensions. Listen and become a well-rounded voice, empowered to foster dialogue and create change. I'm Tommy Serafinski and this is the Conservation and Science podcast, where we take a deep dive into topics of ecology, conservation and human ...
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An automated daily podcast that covers an event from today in history.
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The podcast where everything is true. (Except the parts that aren't.)
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Inspiration for adventures that you can undertake yourself, and details on how to accomplish them. Focusing on long distance trails around the world: hiking, water trails (canoe/kayak/sailing), and other adventures.
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The ‘why’ behind my circumnavigation of Ireland helped me find the ‘how’ to pull it off
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In this special episode of Performance Process, Ronan shares the story behind his 3,000+ km solo circumnavigation of Ireland – a ride powered not by chasing records, but by purpose. This was a deeply personal challenge to raise awareness for food allergies and support life-changing research, all while adhering to the same strict allergen-free diet …
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Ep. 119 Magellan: How Ferdinand Magellan Claimed the Credit Without Actually Circumnavigating the Earth
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In keeping with the nautical theme I accidentally adopted this month, I'll be exploring the rather misleading story of sixteen century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan this week. Magellan's claim to fame is being the first person to circumnavigate the globe, to sail all the way around the Earth, a full circle. That really is Magellan’s only c…
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Getting a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia
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Here are some pratical hints about applying for a long stay visa in French Polynesia: the three steps to follow so you can leisurely enjoy the islands. Note - this information is current as of July 2025. Summary If you're an American who wants to stay longer in French Polynesia than the standard 90-day visa allows, you must apply for a long-stay vi…
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It was a thrilling weekend of racing in The Solent, as Sail GP made its Portsmouth debut. Tens of thousands of fans filled the giant grandstand on Southsea Common, they were not disappointed. Shelley caught up with Emirates GBR's driver Dylan Fletcher & strategist Hannah Mills and spectators Geoff Holt MBE & champion sailor and class 1 powerboat pi…
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This is part two of my conversation with marine electrical engineer Owen Murphy. We talk about meeting John Kretschmer, the influence of electrical systems and electronics on sailboat value, wiring diagrams, the risks of modern high-output systems, fuses, what electricity is, amps, electrical fields, panconsciousness, sailing in the South Pacific, …
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Ep. 122 Salt: How the Cheapest Thing at the Grocery Store Was Once Worth Its Weight In Gold
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This week is all about the history of salt! Yes, salt. You've probably never given it much thought. It sits in a salt shaker on your kitchen counter, spice rack, or cabinet. You can buy a pound of it for 76 cents at Walmart right now. But, believe it or not, salt was once an extremely valuable commodity. Whole civilizations rose up over salt. Trade…
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Episode for July 18, 2025: Energy for data centers
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Sign up for our newsletter! President Trump was in Pittsburgh whipping up support for building data centers and the gas infrastructure to power them. But many worry that electricity ratepayers will get stuck with higher bills as demand for energy grows. A new online tool helps people who live near industrial facilities learn more about the chemical…
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How Do We Really Know What Happened in the Past When Many Historians Were Propagandists and AI is Fabricating Everything Else?
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“History is written by the winners.” This aphorism is catchy and it makes an important point that a lot of what we know about history was written with an agenda, not for the purposes of informing us. Unfortunately, it isn’t true. There are many times that the so-called “losers” wrote the histories remembered today. After the American Civil War, Sou…
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Stranded at night on Jeju Island, Korea
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Areas discussed: Jeju South Korea, Hamdeok Beach, Seongsan Ilchulbong Marine Provincial Park, Chicken Point, Sinpung-ri Hadong, Pyoseon BeachBy Keith McNally
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Stephanie Neil - The launch of Fiji Surf Charter with Sea Breeze III
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In this one-of-a-kind, "not-about-sailing" episode, I sit down with the bold and enthusiastic Stephanie Neil , Founder of Fiji Surf Charter, to uncover the story behind her leap from the laid-back shores of Northern NSW to launching a live-aboard surf adventure business in the heart of the South Pacific. We explore the serendipitous way our paths f…
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Eugénie de Montijo: The Spanish Empress Who Built Modern Paris and is Blamed For Imperial France’s Downfall
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Thirty-three years after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empire, his nephew (known as Napoleon III) became the first president of France before becoming emperor himself. Although he was a capable ruler and reformer, Napoleon III’s failed military campaigns, especially France’s loss to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War, led to his defeat, capture,…
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Why is the farming community so opposed to the American Prairie Foundation's rewilding vision? Can ranchers and conservationists find common ground when grizzly bears are eating cattle and wolves are reducing elk herds? What happens when well-meaning conservation efforts clash with rural communities who've worked the land for generations? To explor…
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EP62 A Submarine Collision and The Life Lessons Learned: An Interview with Chris Waits
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In this crazy episode of Submarine Sea Stories, Chris Waits shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a Navy family, attending MIT, and finding his passion in nuclear engineering, to serving in the Navy aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. Chris recounts a harrowing incident where his submarine, the USS Hartford, collided with the USS New O…
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Caring for Minor Injuries During Boat Projects
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When working on boat projects, extra hands can help--especially smaller ones. But how do you deal with minor injuries that result? Summary For all the talk about the importance of mechanical ability and hand strength for boat projects, sometimes having hands small enough to get into tight spaces is even more crucial. And the minor injuries that com…
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Ask an Electrician, Owen Murphy of Meridian Marine Electrical, Part 1
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Owen Murphy is an ABYC certified marine electrical engineer and technician who offers both onsite and remote electrical system consulting, maintenance and installation. He sails a Pacific Seacraft 34 and is currently in Fiji. Owen answers questions from Patrons about their electrical systems. These include charging an AGM starter battery with LiFeP…
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Special Release Mini Fix #10: Varina Davis
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Varina Howell Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis and First Lady of the Confederacy played the part well. She was educated, graceful, the picture of antebellum perfection. She hosted elegant soirees at the Confederate white house in Richmond, Virginia and managed a household of around 20 workers, black and white, enslaved and free. But Varina, when exam…
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Episode for July 11, 2025: AI's carbon footprint
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Sign up for our newsletter! Business and industry leaders are talking a lot about the possibilities of AI, but the technology also comes with environmental costs. A longtime critic of the natural gas industry is leaving his post at an environmental nonprofit and recommends changing laws or making new ones. A book that asks what we can learn from go…
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John Adams: The Most Influential Yet Overlooked Founding Father?
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John Adams is arguably America’s most underrated Founding Father. He has no currency that bears his image. No national holidays celebrate his birth. He’s nearly never named as anyone’s favorite president. And he has no dedicated memorial in Washington, D.C. Despite this, he was perhaps the most influential early American, rivaling Washington, Jeffe…
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Areas discussed: Jeju South Korea, Jeju Olle Trail, Gimnyeong Yacht Tour, London Bagel Museum, Seosubong, Seowoobong Walking Trail, Seoubong Trail, Hamdeok BeachBy Keith McNally
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Why Thomas More -- Henry VIII’s Hatchet Man and Heretic Hunter -- Was Himself Executed For Heresy After the English Reformation
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Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, he hunted Protestants for heresy and had them burnt at the stake in the final years of Catholic England…
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205: The Rewildlife with Jack Morley
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Why are people so opposed to the term "rewilding" when it can inspire action for nature restoration? How can we communicate conservation issues without alienating the very people we need to reach? And what happens when a creative professional decides to transform four fields in Wicklow into a biodiversity haven while documenting every step for othe…
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EP61 Preserving Nuclear Legacies Oliver Hannan's Story
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Join host Bill Nowicki as he dives deep into the remarkable journey of Oliver Hannan, a submariner with 44 years in the nuclear industry. In this episode of Submarine Sea Stories, they discuss Oliver's extensive career from his beginnings as a nuke machinist mate to his critical role in the preservation and demolition of historical nuclear prototyp…
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Why should you add corn tortillas to your boat pantry? Well, they're nexpensive, ubiquitous, and long-lasting. Corn tortillas from the grocery store are fantastic! Summary It's fun making things from scratch on the boat. But there are some great "cheater" staples. One of my favorites is corn tortillas. Why are tortillas a great pantry staple on a b…
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Deborah Hammett, Young Salt at Sixty
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Deborah Hammett began sailing later in life and is the author of the book "Young Salt at Sixty." She sails a Jenneau Sun Odyssey 36 out of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. We talk about Martha's Vineyard, seeing your hometown from the water, scaling down, what inspired her to become a sailor, The Bahamas, riding out a storm in Georgetown at anchor, anchors…
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Ep. 121 Thomas Jefferson: How America's Golden Boy Refused to Practice What He Preached
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Thomas Jefferson was America's golden boy. Author of the Declaration of Independence, secretary of state under George Washington, vice president to John Adams, and 3rd president of the United States, he penned famous words like "all men are created equal," and "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." For this, he's often remembered as a moral …
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In this special Performance Process x Geek Warning crossover, Dave Rome grills Ronan Mc Laughlin about every technical detail from his 3,000 km unsupported lap of Ireland. From aero bag hacks and drivetrain quirks to cleat regrets and a failed light, this is a deep dive into the tech setup behind a truly personal and punishing ultra-endurance ride.…
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Episode for July 4, 2025: Swimmer's itch & fracking report anniversary
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Sign up for our newsletter! Swimmer's itch is a rash you can get from swimming in lakes, so researchers working in the Great Lakes have tried to eradicate it by treating ducks that carry the parasite that causes it. Nothing has worked, and people have started thinking about the problem of swimmer's itch differently. It has been five years since a P…
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Don’t Look to 1903s Germany to Understand American Populism. Look to 1830s New York Revivals Instead.
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Something strange happened in Upstate New York during the 1830s. This area was called the "Burned-Over District" because so many fiery religious revivals swept through that it was metaphorically burned over. This region became a key source of the Second Great Awakening, a Protestant revival movement marked by emotional preaching and mass conversion…
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Areas discussed: Jeju South Korea, Jeju Olle Trail, Byeolbangjin Fortress, Sehwa Beach, Woljeongri BeachBy Keith McNally
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Operation Barbarossa Saw Millions of POW Executions, Civilian Murders, and Starvation Deaths
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Operation Barbarossa, launched by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941, aimed to swiftly conquer the Soviet Union, targeting key cities like Moscow, Leningrad, and Kyiv. Hitler reportedly said a meeting with his generals before the campaign began "We have only to kick in the door and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down," With German forces …
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How Long Do You Have to Prep for a Hurricane?
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When a named storm is forecast for your area, how long do you have to prepare your boat? Listen carefully for the tips few realize make the difference between being prepared and caught. Summary When your boat is in the path of a forecast hurricane, knowing how long you have to prepare is invaluable for good results. But you need some basic informat…
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