Stories of what's it like growing up good then making a wrong turn in life leading to addiction, gaol, reform and reaching back to help others. Presented by myself Don Barron along with special guests who are reformed criminals and recovering addicts.
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The Bible book of Ruth is not only an endearing story but is also the gospel in miniature. Christ is our kinsman redeemer.
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Behind the Walls is a ground-breaking six-part podcast series that for the first time takes listeners on a journey into NSW prisons and parole offices. Podcast host Michael Duffy, a crime author and former journalist, spent six months recording the interviews at 11 correctional centres and four Community Corrections offices, where staff manage offenders on community orders. Thirty correctional officers from prisons including Bathurst, Lithgow, Cessnock, Cooma and Long Bay share their stories ...
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Newest 100 Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website.
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Newest 100 Clawhammer and Old-Time Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website.
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True Hauntings is the hit podcast where acclaimed Australian ghost hunters Anne and Renata investigate the world’s most chilling and controversial paranormal cases. From haunted asylums and cursed houses to demonic possessions and ghostly legends, each episode uncovers the true history, real eyewitness accounts, and shocking twists behind famous and forgotten hauntings. Blending deep research with their signature humour and no-nonsense attitude, Anne and Renata explore what’s really going on ...
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New for 2023: Victorian Poetry Scroll back for previous courses on Shakespeare, Eighteenth Century Poetry, Close Reading, Various film genres, Film and Philosophy, the Western Canon, Early Romantics, 17th Century Poetry, etc.
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A show for the mavericks and the underdogs and those who want to get things done. We cover many areas of life and continually ask "Who says you can't?!"
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Hi, my name is Tom Widdicombe and this is my podcast about hippies and anything and everything to do with the Hippy era. I'm hoping to put together a collection of interviews with a few of us that were there, or as some people say, were not there, at the time. If you would like to chat about pretty much anything to do with this subject, please do get in touch at [email protected].
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Irish Whiskey Review - The Definitive Guide to all things Whisky, Scotch, Bourbon NOT just Irish!
Marty & Justin
Marty McAuley and Justin Macartney talk whisky. Join us on our other platforms here - https://linktr.ee/IrishWhiskey whisky, whiskey, spirits, drink, liquor, hooch, moonshine, alcohol, rotgut, distillery, scotch, corn, distiller, moonshiner, poteen, rye, distil, distill, usquebaugh, mountain dew, spiritus, frumenti, white lightning, malt Scotch, barley-bree, red-eye, usque, screech, screigh, firewater, water of life, John Barleycorn et al
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Straight from the Mayor’s Mouth with Mathew Dickerson from Dubbo Regional Council
Mathew Dickerson
A weekly podcast with Mayor Mathew Dickerson and Host Mark Barnes relating to the activities of Dubbo Regional Council. Send your questions to [email protected]
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An Irish polka with a long history and various titles. I'm curious how the cello banjo would sound with regular banjo chordal accompaniment. Perhaps I can try that later for this Tune of the Week.By JanetB
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By Jackie Gleason
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In this powerful conversation, Liam shares his personal journey of being born into addiction, navigating family dynamics, and ultimately finding redemption. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up with a mother struggling with substance abuse, the impact of his father's incarceration, and his own battles with addiction. Through candid refle…
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A powerful story for youth offenders, and hitting the big house
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13:03Don Barron shares a poignant story about a young inmate who we will call Pete, who found himself in jail after a series of poor choices stemming from a lack of guidance and support. Throughout their interactions, Don provides mentorship and support to Pete, helping him navigate his fears and plan for a better future. The conversation highlights the…
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From the collection of Samuel Bayard of Pennsylvania around the 1930's, Harry "Tink" Queer liked "tinkering" with his father's fiddle at a young age and grew to be a capable fiddler. The A part of this tune sounds unique and the B part reminds us of Little Billy Wilson's part A. The cello banjo's lower tuning allowed me to arrange this tune in equi…
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From the collection of Samuel Bayard of Pennsylvania around the 1930's, Harry "Tink" Queer liked "tinkering" with his father's fiddle at a young age and grew to be a capable fiddler. The A part of this tune sounds unique and the B part reminds us of Little Billy Wilson's part A. The cello banjo's lower tuning allowed me to arrange this tune in equi…
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Continued story plus the $1.1 billion dollar drug seize by Australian Federal Police
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8:41In this conversation we continue Don Barron's story of managing a computer store and others, along with touching on the subject of his once good friend Patrick. Patrick being convicted of Australia's biggest drug seize of $1.1 billion dollars in Meth/Ice at a port in Geraldton Western Australia, by Australian Federal Police. Patrick is now serving …
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By Doug Knecht
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This conversation delves into the devastating effects of GHB addiction, particularly through the lens of a mother, Cynthia, who shares,her heart-wrenching experiences with her twin daughters' struggles with the drug. Don Barron and his wife Kellie discuss the importance of raising awareness about GHB, it's accessibility, and the urgent need for com…
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This upcoming episode will feature a friend of mine who was born in to addiction. Liam will discuss his life from an early age, then being taken and raised by another of my good friends to give him a better chance at life.By Don Barron
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Welcome folks, This is the beginning and the internet age, my step in to the world of business and drugsBy Don Barron
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Welcome folks to my Podcast. The is a raw trailer to whats to come along with lots of other content and guests. The reason for this Podcast is to help others, people who think crime pays and drugs are ok. Along the way we will also talk to other ex criminals and addicts in recovery. Not and never forgetting the victims of crime. Please join me on t…
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An Irish polka with a long history and various titles. I'm curious how the cello banjo would sound with regular banjo chordal accompaniment. Perhaps I can try that later for this Tune of the Week.By JanetB
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By Dave Hicks
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By Dave Hicks
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Celtic polka that fits well in an old time playlist.By carolynf
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Celtic polka that fits well in an old time playlist.By carolynf
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Papa Jo'es Jazzmen CologneBy Baconfine
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Case 193: A Christmas Cracker - not everything is Quiet on Christmas Night
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1:01:25Get ready for some unexpected Ghost Stories from around the world, including Australia. Ghost Stories are famously told on Christmas Eve as a ritual that has been upheld ever since Charles Dickens penned his famous book, 'A Christmas Carol'. And we at the True Hauntings Podcast are making sure that this tradition stays well and truly alive on our w…
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By okbluegrassbanjopicker
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Bill Monroe's 1951 recording is the inspiration here. Such a cheerful song!By Tex Logan
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Bill Monroe's 1951 recording is the inspiration here. Such a cheerful song!By Tex Logan
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By Mtngoat
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Case 192: The Ghost of Raynham Hall - Real or Fake
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55:58There are few ghost stories as stubbornly persistent—or as photographically bold—as that of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall. Even if you’ve never heard her name, you’ve almost certainly seen the image: a spectral figure gliding down a grand staircase, flowing like smoke caught mid-breath. It’s the kind of photograph that forces you to lean in just a…
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By Vince Guaraldi Trio
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Key of G and played on a newly constructed open backBy hudie
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Key of G and played on a newly constructed open backBy hudie
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From the Mississippi collection called Great Big Yam Potatoes. Lots of fun tunes to explore!By JanetB
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From the Mississippi collection called Great Big Yam Potatoes. Lots of fun tunes to explore!By JanetB
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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks
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By bigsciota
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In 1935 the Mississippi Sheiks recorded this jazzy piece and 90 years later I'm playing it on clawhammer banjo. It's the Tune of the Week, so go to the thread if you want to learn more about its history.By JanetB
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In 1935 the Mississippi Sheiks recorded this jazzy piece and 90 years later I'm playing it on clawhammer banjo. It's the Tune of the Week, so go to the thread if you want to learn more about its history.By JanetB
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Case 191: John's Coffee House - The Most Haunted Place in Edinburgh
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53:34Tucked into the shadow of St Giles’ Cathedral, on what we now call Parliament Square, John’s Coffee House once buzzed with the energy of Edinburgh’s legal and intellectual elite. But behind the cobblestones and grand facades lies a history thick with intrigue, secrets, and, some say, restless spirits. Tonight, we’re stepping back to 1688, into the …
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Wrote this for my dearest guitar playing partner after he prematurely died of cancer - again AI enhanced - not a fan of AI but results are remarkable.By country frank
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Wrote this a few years ago fro a neighbor of ours - my mate put it through A1 -By country frank
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I recorded this at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 1975 - can anyone identify the banjo player?By Andy McGhee
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By Guillaume de Machaut (c.1300-1377)
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By Guillaume de Machaut (c.1300-1377)
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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks
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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks
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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks
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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks
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Case 190: Old Melbourne Gaol - Victoria's Old Prison
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56:51There are some places in the world that seem to be built for ghosts. Heavy walls, dark corridors, shadows that linger even when the lights are switched on. They seem to soak up misery and dread, and long after the people are gone, the walls still whisper. Melbourne has one of those places, right in the centre of the city. The Old Melbourne Gaol. To…
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Cripple Creek on my Hatfield SpecialBy sjm78560
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By Devon Wells
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By Tchaikovsky
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By Devon Wells
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By Johnny Marks
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By Franz Gruber
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