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A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them! Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is n ...
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All In The Pantheon

The Goddess Demeter

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Can the ancient gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus come back into the modern world and find a way to become relevant once again? Stop by and find out for yourself at InThePantheon.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allinthepantheon/support
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Use it or lose it -- your power, that is! Reflections and advice from a former election official, data strategist, successful candidate and graduate of the political school of hard knocks. (Photo credit: Demet Senturk) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephanie-frank-singer/support
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We Could Survive That

wecouldsurvivethat

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Each week the survival experts talk their way through a recent or classic film and try to survive the scenes where the characters kicked the bucket. This is your survival guide to the movies.
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In every aspect of our lives — be it our relationships, friendships, health, or artistic pursuits — the decisions we make exert a profound influence on the trajectory of our future. Recognizing the interconnectedness of these elements, the 'Shake It Till You Make It' podcast delves into the intricate dynamics of each, illustrating how they collectively contribute to achieving success within the electronic music industry. Acknowledging that isolating any single factor fails to capture the ful ...
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Crafting Audiobooks

Sarah Beth Goer and Jennifer Jill Araya

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Welcome to the Crafting Audiobooks podcast, where narrators Jennifer Jill Araya and Sarah Beth Goer dive deep into the art and craft of audiobooks with audiobook narrators, producers, directors, and post-production professionals.
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So You Want to be a Writer

Australian Writers' Centre

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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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"Things work out until they don't." Ain't life a bitch? Maybe we should celebrate it nonetheless. Friends With Deficits is a fun, honest, and sometimes brutal exploration into the human condition, often over drinks. Host Adam Sultan talks with old friends and friends-to-be who are dealing with unusual, rare, or strange predicaments that bring life into focus. After all, we're all gonna die--would you like that with a twist?
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Ask Pomegranate

Pomegranate Doyle

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Delving into the mysteries of life, death & beyond This is not your average medium! Pomegranate makes sense out of the mysterious, makes the mystical practical. Get answers to your questions about psychic powers, life after death, dreams and other strange occurrences such as how to say "No" to your mother! One of the following will occur: your mind will be opened, changed, blown away or simply cleaned and pressed . . .
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The Goddess Divine Podcast

The Goddess Divine Podcast

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Welcome to the Goddess Divine Podcast! My name is Deanna - I am a teacher, author of Awakening the Psychic Self and Higher Self Oracle, Reiki Master, and Divine Goddess practitioner. Join me as I: Unveil the stories of goddesses from across time and cultures. From the fierce warrior queens of Celtic lore to the all-encompassing Mother Earth of indigenous traditions, we'll explore the diverse tapestry of the divine feminine. Dive deep into the archetypes and energies these goddesses embody. W ...
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Think becoming an astronaut is tough? Try breaking into the Fragrance and Flavor Industry! Here we talk about what it really takes to build a career in a very competitve world. Taste, Scent, Wellness, Business, Corporate. These are the words we use, but we speak about every industry and YOU. Don’t forget to subscribe to catch all the latest success stories. And if you ever dreamt about going to space, check this website: https://www.coachmironova.com/
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Exploring the pagan perspective through the eyes, voices and stories of our pagan community. Weaving the Elements in & around, together we light a fire of insight & inspiration. Delving into the jewels of self discovery through an eclectic brew of pagan voices. Creating rituals of communion within the circle of our community, inviting expanding perspectives.
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Kairos Wisdom Keepers

Kairos Healers Academy

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Kairos Wisdom Keepers explores how ancestral wisdom and cyclical living support the modern healer in activating greater wealth, health, intuition and spiritual connection. Journey through the Wheel of the Year with Janet and Ina of Kairos Healers Academy to embody the wisdom of Gaia, deepen your connection to Goddess and Source energy, and harness the energy of seasonal cycles so that you can create more abundance with greater ease.
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What Lies Beyond

Anu Esoteric Media

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Join C.C. Campbell in exploring What Lies Beyond spirituality and religion, the paranormal and the scientific, the soul and the mind. Embark with her on a journey that will empower your soul. Discover hidden truths and lost knowledge as we journey through humanity's deepest mysteries: death, the afterlife, angels, demons, spirits, ghosts, world religions, ancient civilizations, and so much more. Welcome to What Lies Beyond, your host is C.C. Campbell author of The Stolen Light of Women. Seas ...
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Piyush Poddar in conversation with leaders in digital who are transforming platforms for big brands the world over. Listen in to hear the human stories behind their successes and failures, and what it takes to change experiences online for the better.
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So What Happens Next

Thomas and Amber

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Listen each week as Amber and Thomas try to guess the plot of movies one or both of them have never seen, watch them, and give their first impressions. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Which was better? Find out each week with So What Happens Next!
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Kevin Lane's Spill Your Guts

Kevin Lane's Spill Your Guts

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Kevin Lane's Spill Your Guts is a horror culture podcast featuring influential and up-and-coming talent in the genre. You're the fly on the wall to the most wide-ranging and entertaining conversations between horror culture’s recognized titans of terror and genre expert and film director, Kevin Lane.
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: mythical flute, forest at night, tawny owl 🪈🌲🦉 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Artemis recalls the birth of her twin brother, Apollo, as she finds herself unexpectedly with an infant in her care. 😴 Includes mentions of: Childbirth, Children, Parents, Family, Friendship, Sibling…
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What if you could be locked away simply for having disturbing dreams? That’s part of the premise in internationally acclaimed author Laila Lalami’s latest novel, The Dream Hotel. In this episode, Laila discusses the themes that inspired and eventually mirrored her book, along with her background in writing, her daily routine, writing tips and more.…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound effects: distant waves, port ambience 🌊⚓️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Mattie begins a relaxing sailboat cruise on the Aegean Sea, setting off from a southern Turkish port and heading to a quiet, secluded cove to swim. This is the first story in a three-episode series. 😴 Includes mentions…
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This week we are visiting Pesta, the plague of 1349 in Norway. Pesta is a figure from Scandinavian folklore, particularly Norwegian legend, who personifies the Black Death, or plague. Often depicted as an old, haggard woman dressed in black or red, Pesta travels from village to village spreading disease. She typically carries either a broom or a ra…
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Shannon Mouser is the co-founder and visionary of Austin's acclaimed Viva Day Spa. In our conversation, she reflects on her humble and challenging beginnings, and shares some of the life-defining moments that ultimately shaped her journey to becoming a successful businesswoman. Viva Day Spa Support Friends with Deficits!…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Shauna-Marie Henry ✍️ Sound effects: city hum, construction sounds 🏙️👷 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in an extra-long episode, when the futuristic City of Howl loses power, two new friends embark on a magical adventure in search of a dragon to turn the electricity back on. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Height…
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With more than 35 books under her belt, Australian author Christine Keighery has written across a range of age groups and genres. In this episode, she shares some insights from that time, along with details about writing her latest adult thriller, We’re Not Us Without You – all about modern day cults. 00:00 Welcome 03:58 Writing tip: ‘Your best fri…
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Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Ivan Suazo ✍️ Sound effects: waves on sandy shore 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, you'll spend a peaceful afternoon on a secluded beach in Hawaii, famous for its beautiful green sand. 😴 Includes mentions of: Science & Nature, History, Languages, Hiking, Swimming, Mythology. Watch, listen and comment on this ep…
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This week we are visiting Deer Woman. Deer Woman is a powerful spirit figure found in the oral traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America, including the Lakota, Ojibwe, Muscogee, Cherokee, Ponca, and others. Often described as a beautiful woman with long hair and the legs or feet of a deer, she appears at dances, crossroads, or alon…
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In episode 499, the "survival experts" are overwhelmed by the amount of superhero films that are out in cinemas this summer season. And what is more shocking is that both of them are great! Chris tries not to get eaten by a big purple man and Jack tries to give belly rubs to a super powered dog. E-mail your survival suggestions to us at wecouldsurv…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: sea waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we continue our exploration of the Seven Ancient Wonders with a visit to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, a white stone building on a beautiful hilltop. 😴 Includes mentions of: Death, Marriage, Ancient History, Military History. Watch, listen…
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Joining me for this episode is philosopher Kimberly S. Engels. Kimberly is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Molloy University and her research focuses on existentialism, phenomenology, and ethics. In 2023 she started a new research project on the UAP phenomenon, focusing on the lived conscious experience of individuals who report these kind enc…
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Do you love true-crime podcasts? Author A.L. Tait got obsessed with them for a while and pulled those themes into her latest middle-grade crime-thriller novel Danger Road. She joins us to discuss her experience writing and publishing this one, along with her busy year of writing, her process and how she found her unique voice. 00:00 Welcome 02:51 W…
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Narrator: Nadine Brown 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: kitchen & cooking ambience 🥒🍳 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll learn all about Isabella Beeton, whose cookbook became a household essential in Victorian Britain. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Children, Cooking, Baking, Fire, History, Family, Writing, Literature & Liter…
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This week we are diving into the mythology of the mortal, Cassandra. Cassandra is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as a Trojan princess and prophetess whose tragic story centers on her gift of foresight, paired with a devastating curse. As the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, Cassandra was granted the power of prophecy b…
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Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: MJ Lyons ✍️ Sound effects: striking a matchstick, crickets 🔥🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in a peaceful workshop, a young apprentice is trained in the art of candle magic. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantasy, Fire, Magic, Fantastical Creatures, Friendship. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get …
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How do you go about adapting a stage play into a compelling murder mystery novel? For acclaimed actor and playwright Toby Schmitz, this was his challenge in creating his debut, The Empress Murders – set on the high seas amid the glamour and clamour 1920s. In this episode, Toby shares his inspirations, aspirations and perspirations in bringing his s…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: 1920s train station ambience 🚂 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, settle into your luxurious cabin on the Orient Express, and learn about the history of this iconic trans-European train. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Train, Travel, History, Literature & Literary History, Mystery. Watch, …
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This week is all about the Greek goddess Lethe. Lethe is not typically considered a "goddess" in the traditional sense, but rather a personification of one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld. However, in some later traditions and poetic interpretations, she is referred to as a goddess or spirit (daimona) associated with forgetfulness, obliv…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: mythical flute, countryside ambience, cowbell 🪈🌳🐄 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Ares, god of war, watches over his daughter Harmonia — goddess of harmony — as she grows and helps to found the city-state of Thebes. 😴 Includes mentions of: Food, Children, Childbirth, Romance, B…
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Hecate is trouble. She is a challenger. She is a crone, she takes us into the sacred dark of the winter and to the crossroads of Samhain/Halloween. She brings us to the necessary difficulties of being alive. She brings us to the power and magic of dialog as a way to manifest a narrative of joy. Learning the tools to stay out of pessimism and out of…
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When award-winning author Demet Divaroren decided to write a fantasy novel, she went down a completely different path first, before finally arriving at what would become Blood Moon Bride. In this discussion, Demet shares the inspiration for this YA fantasy novel, the creative freedom of writing in this genre and how motherhood changed her perspecti…
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Narrator: Vanessa Labrie 🇨🇦 Writer: Angela Wood ✍️ Sound effects: sea waves 🌊 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll spend a dreamy day in southern France, seeing the famous wild horses of Camargue and walking along the beach to a small town. 😴 Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Walking, Animals, Horses, History, Travel, Art, Little to No Pl…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: magical chimes, crickets 🎶 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll visit an extraordinary dollhouse, filled with awe-inspiring miniatures, in Illinois, USA. 😴 Includes mentions of: Miniatures, Dolls, Travel, History, Fantasy, US History, Americana, Fantastical Creatures, The Gr…
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My guest for this episode is author and historian Karl Bell, who joined me to talk about his new book, The Perilous Deep: A Supernatural History of the Atlantic. Karl is Associate Professor in Cultural and Social History and Co-Director of the Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures at the University of Portsmouth. Prior to his latest work, he…
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When Toby Walsh wrote his first book on AI, he figured he’d said all he had to say. But just a handful of years later, this British computer scientist and current Chief Scientist at UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute is here to discuss his FIFTH book, The Shortest History of AI – how it came about and some of the challenges around explaining this subject t…
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Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Lottie Finklaire ✍️ Sound effects: gentle river, birdsong 🦆🐦‍⬛ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll follow the journey of a mallard duck, floating along the river, taking in his peaceful surroundings in the picturesque county of Surrey, England. 😴 Includes mentions of: Animals, Bodies of Water, Underwater Sc…
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This week is Part 2 of the Goddess Demeter. Demeter is a prominent goddess in ancient Greek mythology, revered as the goddess of agriculture, grain, fertility, and the harvest. One of the Twelve Olympians, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, making her a sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Hestia. Her Roman counterpart is Ceres, from whi…
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In episode 498, the "survival experts" find themselves once again plagued by the return of Dinosaurs. Chris had a bad time on this Island and Jack preaches about the evil of Snickers, the true villain of this film! E-mail your survival suggestions to us at [email protected] or Twitter @WeCouldSurvive or find older episode on Youtube at: …
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: afternoon birdsong 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll travel back in time to 600 BCE, to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in modern-day Iraq. We’ll use historical descriptions, myths and literature to re-imagine this ancient wonder in all its beauty. 😴 Includes mentions of: Ancient…
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Self-confessed writing course junkie and former lawyer Sarah Clutton’s central character literally appeared at the door while she was busy writing another book at the end of the world. In this episode, Sarah elaborates on this unusual inspiration and her writing process for her new novel, The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains. 00:00 Welcome 05:54 Wr…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: tropical birdsong 🦜🌴 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll travel to paradise on earth – the most tranquil little islands in Indonesia. There, you’ll take a boat cruise and snorkel among turtles. 😴 Includes mentions of: Travel, Bodies of Water, Swimming, Boat, Science & Nature, Underw…
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This week is all about the ancient Hellenic goddess of the field, Demeter. Demeter is a prominent goddess in ancient Greek mythology, revered as the goddess of agriculture, grain, fertility, and the harvest. One of the Twelve Olympians, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, making her a sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Hestia. Her Roman…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Nicole Griffin ✍️ Sound design: singing bowls & immersive sound bath 🔔 Welcome back, sleepy pals! We have a special bonus episode for you tonight. Enjoy a slow-paced and deeply relaxing meditation, accompanied by the soothing sounds of singing bowls. 😴 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcomi…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Chase Doan ✍️ Sound effects: bus driving away 🚌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll join a young boy, named Evan, who gets a new video game that is unlike any he’s played before. When he starts to play it, he somehow finds himself transported into the virtual world of Elysia. 😴 Includes mentions of: Children,…
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What effect has the internet, social media and AI had on language? Should you judge a book by its cover? This week, linguistic legend and British OBE recipient David Crystal joins us to discuss all things words, idioms, dialects and the curious facts he found while researching his latest publication, Bookish Words. 00:00 Welcome 10:07 Writing tip: …
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Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧 Writer: Lottie Finklaire ✍️ Sound effects: gentle birdsong, crickets 🐦‍⬛ 🌾 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be walking to the top of a beautiful hill and visiting a tea emporium. In this relaxing place, we'll learn about the history of this drink and experience distinctive varieties. 😴 Includes mentions of…
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This week is all about Hope or thr Roman Goddess, Spes. Spes is the ancient Roman goddess of Hope, revered not as a passive wish, but as an active spiritual and civic force. Her name literally means “hope” in Latin, and she was considered one of the Virtutes, divine personifications of core Roman values, alongside goddesses such as Fides (Faith), S…
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Narrator: TK Kellman 🇺🇸 Writer: Laila Weir ✍️ Sound effects: meadow ambience 🌼 🐦 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll travel back in time to the turn of the last century. We’ll take a look at life in a small town in Minnesota at the dawn of the 1900s. 😴 Includes mentions of: Little to No Plot, Food, Nostalgia, Children, Summer, History, US His…
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My guest for this episode is paranormal podcaster and author Jim Harold. Since 2005, Jim has built a global following with his flagship shows The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire. Jim’s podcasts have been downloaded over eighty million times and consistently rank alongside major networks on the podcast charts. Going full-time in 2012, h…
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