Best Humans Of Canberra Podcasts (2025)

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531 - The eBay Stalking Scandal 2:51:19

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This is the frankly unbelievable story of how far eBay employees went in 2019 to deal with both a small company and a Twitter user being critical of their CEO and company. Harassment, intimidation, doxing, cockroaches and a dead pig... welcome to the eBay stalking scandal, featuring special guest Kirsty Webeck! This is a comedy/history podcast, the…

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Love Makes All Things New 32:25

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Andrew Baker | Isaiah 35:1-10; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 16:22; Revelation 5:10, 21:3; 1 Peter 2:9; Romans 8:22 — The OT Prophets bear witness to a future in which all brokenness is healed, all creation is restored, and in which God will dwell forevermore with His beloved children. Our blessed hope is the Messiah who has come and who is coming agai…

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530 - The War on Christmas 1:32:18

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Every year you will hear stories about how "they" want to cancel Christmas - so how much truth is there to it? Are ‘they’ really trying to cancel Christmas?? We go through a few examples over the years and try to get to the bottom of it, including the infamous Winterval Festival in Birmingham! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at …

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Love Has Come 36:03

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Andrew Baker | Hosea 1:2-9, 2:14-20,23; Genesis 2:18-23; Ephesians 5:32; Deuteronomy 6:4-5 — The Old Testament prophecies point to a Messiah who would not only come to rule and reign, but to restore mankind back to the very purpose for which God created them - a relationship of communion and covenantal love.…

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529 - Operation Flagship 1:53:29

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In December 1985, around 160 people won tickets to a Washington Commanders game, including a free pre-game brunch and a bunch of extra prizes! The catch? None of those "winners" made it to the football game that day ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the…

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The Reconciliation Of All Nations 51:33

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Andrew Baker | Acts 2:4-12, 15:5,11-18; Isaiah 11:10, 49:6, 45:20-25; Zechariah 2:10-11; Jeremiah 16:19-21; Galatians 3:8-9,16,26-29; Genesis 11:1-4,8-9; Joshua 24:2; Deuteronomy 32:8-9; Psalm 82:1,6-8; Luke 4:17,22,24-27; John 11:49-52 — Across the breadth of prophetic scripture, we consistently see that God’s plan was for a Messiah who would come…

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528 - A Haunting in Canberra 1:15:57

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Not only is Canberra the capital of Australia, according to National Geographic it is one of the most haunted cities IN THE WORLD! This week Dave investigates three of Canberra's most haunted places (Hotel Kurrajong, Blundells Cottage and The National Film and Sound Archive). Recorded on Halloween 2025, live at Smiths Alternative in Canberra. This …

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Thanksgiving 2025 12:05

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Andrew Baker | Psalm 105:5 — As we look back on the highs and lows of the past year, may we do more than just ‘recall’ what God has done. Rather, may our hearts be recalibrated as we call to mind the faithfulness of our covenant-making, promise-keeping God.By Andrew Baker

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527 - Area 51 3:17:37

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Area 51 is a highly classified United States Military Facility in the Nevada Desert - there are many theories about what goes on: aliens? UFOs? Portals to other dimensions? The truth is in there! From Bob Lazar to Storming Area 51, this episode delves into it all! This is the number one most voted for topic of Block 2025! This is a comedy/history p…

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The Great Cosmic Reversal 47:40

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Andrew Baker | Isaiah 9:2-5, 14:12-15, 24:21, 34:4; Ephesians 6:12; Ezekiel 28:12-17; Daniel 7:13-14,27, 10:12-21; Psalm 82:1; Jeremiah 10:11; Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4; Acts 2:32-36; Romans 8:19-21; Colossians 2:13-15 — Throughout the Prophetic scriptures we see vivid descriptions of evil spiritual forces which oppose God, rebelling against His purpos…

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526 - The Controversial Milgram Experiment 2:14:37

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You may have heard of Stanley Milgram's controversial 1960s social psychology experiments that measured the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure. This week Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us to challenge the traditional narrative of these experiments and blows the whole thing wide open! Are people inherently evil? Or is this eve…

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By Way Of Reminder 38:01

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Adam Ritchard | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; 2 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 3:18-19; Romans 12:1-2; Luke 9:23-25 — As humans we are prone to distraction and forgetfulness - we need reminders to stay on track. Paul’s message to the Corinthian church is a reminder to all believers: Christ’s restorative work on the Cross compels us to live as Christ’s ambassadors, …

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525 - The Great Fire of London 1:58:47

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It's our 3rd most voted for topic for Block 2025! We go back to 1666, for the Great Fire of London. And in this case, 'great' means massive, not awesome. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08: 25 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpo…

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The God Who Restores And Revives 37:51

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Adam Ritchard | Psalm 23:3, 51:12, 85:1-7, 126:1; Genesis 50:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Joel 2:25; John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:10; Acts 3:19-21; Revelation 21:5; Job 42:1-6,10 — Throughout scripture we see a God who restores and revives - in the midst of specific situations as well as the brokenness of humanity at large. While we wait in the tension between…

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524 - The British Post Office Scandal 2:06:22

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Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 British subpostmasters were convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. The thing is, they were all innocent and were the victims of faulty accounting software. This is an astonishing story of a year's long cover up and extreme miscarriage of justice, and the fourth most voted topic of Block 2025! This is a comed…

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The Promise In A Person 37:25

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Andrew Baker | Isaiah 9:2-7, 46:9-10, 53:4-6; Psalm 22:1,16, 110:1,4; Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 5:5-6 — Hundreds of Old Testament prophecies point to the New Covenant’s fulfilment through a Messiah - one who would come to reign and restore. But instead of sending a conquering oppressor, God came Himself; stooping low in human flesh to surrender Hi…

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523 - Hidden Figures: NASA's Human Computers 3:24:25

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This week's episode is about the human computers of NASA, focussing on the main three featured in the book Hidden Figures, heading deep into NASA's history along the way! This is the fifth most voted for topic for Block 2025! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 7:55 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughou…

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The Promise Of The New Covenant 45:41

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Andrew Baker | Jeremiah 31:31-34; Luke 22:19-20; Deuteronomy 60:6; Isaiah 53:5-6 — Throughout the Old Testament Prophetic Books, we see God continually calling His people back to covenant relationship with Himself. But, knowing they would continue to rebel, God declared the promise of a new everlasting covenant: freedom from iniquity; forgiveness o…

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522 - The Legend of King Arthur 2:00:39

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The sixth most voted for topic for Block 2025 is King Arthur - man or legend? We find out the truth behind the man at the head of the Round Table (except there is no head at a round table ...) This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 5:00 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our import…

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Biblical Wisdom & Human Experience 39:22

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Andrew Baker | Job 42:5; Matthew 26:30; Proverbs 1:7, 9:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Song of Songs 2:16, 6:3, 7:10 — The Bible is not just a historical narrative about God and humankind. In the 'wisdom literature’ books of Job, Proverbs, Psalms, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs, we see that God speaks directly into the depths of our human experience an…

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521 - The Tiananmen Square Massacre 2:01:17

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Over nearly two months in 1989, student led protests erupted across China as people called for reforms. The centre of the movement was Tiananmen Square in Beijing where more than a million people gathered. On June 3rd the army was sent in to clear the protestors, ending with devastating consequences. This is the seventh most voted for topic for Blo…

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Keeping ‘The Main Thing’ The Main Thing 48:14

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Adam Ritchard | Revelation 2:1-7; Luke 7:36-50, 10:38-42 — In John’s Revelation, the Church at Ephesus was commended by Jesus for their hard work, patient endurance, hate of evil, and sound doctrine. And yet they had abandoned their first love - the love of Jesus. How do we heed this warning and keep ‘the main thing’ the main thing; letting all tha…

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520 - The Surprisingly Interesting History of Ketchup 2:18:14

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Ketchup - it's America's favourite condiment and close cousin of Australia's fave: tomato sauce, but its history goes back a long long way before either of these countries existed in their current forms! Join us as we discuss the eighth most voted for topic this BLOCK, the surprisingly interesting history of ketchup! This is a comedy/history podcas…

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How Are You Growing? 40:46

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Adam Ritchard | 2 Peter 1:8, 3:14-18; Philippians 1:6; Titus 2:11-14; Romans 6:1-2; Psalm 92:12-15; Luke 4:16; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:15 — To conclude his second letter, Peter instructs his readers to ‘grow’ in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. As in nature, genuine spiritual growth requires hard work, careful attention, and lots of persever…

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519 - The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster 2:50:35

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We're kicking of Block 2025 with a disaster episode. Specifcally, one of the worst Mount Everest seasons ever. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts: Book Cheat: …

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Stepping Into God's Great Story 38:41

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Adam Ritchard | Matthew 9:35-38; Isaiah 6:1,8, 59:1; Genesis 18:14; John 4:35; James 5:16; 2 Chronicles 7:14 — Jesus saw the great ‘lostness’ of humanity as an opportunity; a plentiful harvest ripe for the picking. As we consider how God’s Great Story is still unfolding today, may we respond to this same opportunity as He did: with expectant faith,…

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518 - The Dewey Decimal System 1:23:15

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This week, Josh Earl tells us the wild and troubling story of Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 2:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts: Book C…

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The Providence Of God 46:46

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Andrew Baker | Esther 1:10-12, 2:5-9,17,21-23, 3:5-7, 4:13-16, 5:1-5, 6:1-2, 7:1-7, 8:5,11, 9:15-17; Luke 1:1-4; Ephesians 2:10 — Can God’s promises still be fulfilled even when none shall call on His name? The book of Esther reminds us that God is not limited by borders or time or rulers or human faithlessness. He is sovereign over all, unfolding …

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517 - The History of Frankenstein 2:46:51

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This week we look at the tragic and fascinating life of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and explore how the novel she started writing as an 18 year old, changed popular culture forever. Content warning: This episode contains references to suicide, birth trauma and miscarriage. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07…

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From The Inside Out 46:35

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Andrew Baker | Ezra 1:1-4, 3:10-13, 7:1-6, 9:1-2, 10:7-11; Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2:17-18, 6:15-16, 13:6-11,17-25,31 — King Cyrus rebuilt the temple; Ezra enforced the law of Moses; and Nehemiah repaired the city wall. But ultimately none of these external acts could truly change the hearts of God’s people. As we see the brokenness of the world all around…

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516 - Spring-Heeled Jack 1:36:04

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In 19th Century London, a bizarre figure terrorised the streets, lashing out with metal claws and blowing fire in people's faces before leaping over tall fences. Described variously as a bull, a bear, a ghost or even a devil-like creature, the phantom's rampage went for more than six decades! But who was he??? Recorded live at The Frog and Bucket i…

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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH LUKE JOHNSON 58:38

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Send us a text Luke previously worked as the physiotherapist for the Geelong Football Club (while being a Western Bulldogs supporter, giving him a good understanding of a dual narrative). He has long been a lover of books and writing, and has three novels in a drawer, but when COVID-19 hit, he decided that it was time to take his shot. He won the 2…

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The Definition Of Marriage 59:34

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Dave Pellowe | Genesis 1:1, 2:18-25; Matthew 19:3-6; Ephesians 5:22-33; Jeremiah 3:3 — The essence and purpose of marriage is increasingly lost in our modern culture. This sacred, self-giving covenant relationship was not created by man or government, but by the pre-eminent God of all. Hear from Dave Pellowe, Director of Church and State, a ministr…

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515 - The Tenerife Airport Disaster 2:11:30

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“Tenerife is an example of the 'Swiss Cheese' Model: dozens of individual events, each of them incredibly unlikely in their own right, aligning against all odds to create the final outcome.” This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our importa…

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Learning To Love Imperfect People 50:26

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Allan Meyer | Genesis 9:18-25; 2 Samuel 18:33; Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 — When faced with the sin of their fathers, the sons of Noah and of David did not act rightly, committing sin of their own that ultimately lead to death. How can we learn to love the imperfect people closest to us without taking on their sin as our own? Hear from Allan Mey…

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514 - Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino Bombing 2:46:58

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Early in the morning of the 26th of August 1980, employees at Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino discovered a mysterious metallic box. With the mysterious package was a note, explaining is was a bomb! Thus begins the story of 'one of history’s most bizarre extortion plots'! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:…

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OT Prophets & The Word Of God 41:02

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Andrew Baker | Jeremiah 7:25-28, 29:11; Isaiah 40:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 1:1-3,14; Amos 7:7-8 — The Old Testament prophets were instituted by God at a specific time and for a very specific purpose - to speak the Words of a gracious and just God to a people who would repeatedly refuse to listen. For the nation of Israel and indeed for us: our au…

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513 - The Dismissal, Australia's 1975 Constitutional Crisis 2:46:44

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In 1975, for the first and only time in Australia's history, a Prime Minister was sacked. Gough Whitlam was dismissed after months of political manoeuvring and backstabbing, culminating in what is still the most controversial event in the country's political history. On this episode we look at the three men at the centre of the dismissal, Whitlam, …

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At Wit’s End 37:23

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Kathryn Hartley | 1 Kings 18:46-19:18 — Though he had seen and done many great things as the Lord’s chosen prophet, Elijah found himself in a place of deep despair even wishing for death. But, rather than rebuke Elijah, God met him in the midst; caring for his physical needs, comforting him with nearness, and reshaping his perspective. When we, lik…

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512 - The Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson 1:48:46

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In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson was one of the most famous women in America. She was an evangelist and healer who attracted huge crowds, and her popularily was growing by the day. And then one day, she disappeared ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:13 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the r…

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The Kingdom Has Come 47:01

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Andrew Baker | Luke 1:26-33; 1 Samuel 8:1-22;2 Samuel 7:12-13; Amos 9:11; Isaiah 9:6-7, 11:1-2; Mark 1:15; Matthew 6:33 — From the time of the Judges, to Israel’s sinful request, to the Davidic covenant - all of the Old Testament collectively and consistently looks forwards to the coming of the true everlasting King. On this side of the Cross, may …

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511 - The Alien Franchise 2:37:39

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This week our friend Marcel Blanch-de Wilt drops by to tell us about the history of the Alien Franchise all the way from humble beginnings to a multi-decade, multi-million dollar cinematic machine. On this podcast, no one can hear you scream! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:28 (though as always, we go off on …

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Faith In Action 42:17

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Kairos Kim | Genesis 22:1-14; James 1:2-4, 2:14-17; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 116:10; 2 Chronicles 20:20; 2 Samuel 24:24 — Even when commanded by God to sacrifice his own son, Abraham did not doubt God’s goodness. Rather, by faith he believed that God would provide. When we hear God speak, may we too take Him at His word and put our faith into action, tr…

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510 - The Pez Bandit 1:35:00

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This is a special episode - it was recorded live in London in November 2024, in front of our largest audience EVER. The crowd were red hot, and we told the story of a kooky character who went on quite the adventure and made a lot of money, all in the pursuit of Pez. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:33 (though …

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Leaning In And Listening 44:53

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Andrew Baker | 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 2:12,17,27-36, 3:1,4-10,19-20; 1 Peter 4:7; 2 Timothy 3:16 — Having been dedicated to the Lord and called from a young age, Samuel was used greatly by the Lord and recognised across all of Israel as an authentic prophetic voice. Why? Samuel’s constant posture was one of leaning in and listening to God. Will we too h…

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509 - Olga of Kyiv's Bloody Revenge Tour 2:27:48

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When Olga of Kyiv's husband Igor was killed in the year 945, she embarked on one of the wildest revenge tours in history, showing no mercy to the killers. We are joined by pod favourite Michelle Brasier to hear about this wild tale from the Early Middle Ages! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:13 (though as alwa…

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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH HANNAH ANDREVSKI 58:43

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Send us a text On a number of occasions prior to 2017 Hannah wanted to donate some of her pre-loved baby items to local charities. Often the charities most likely to need these items were unable to accept donations due to a lack of both space and resources to sort, clean, safety check and store items. This meant that many valuable and needed pre-lo…

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Ruth: God's Heart Of Redemption

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Andrew Baker | Ruth 1:1-5,11-13, 2:2-3,8-10,14, 3:2-5,9, 4:3-6,14; Deuteronomy 7:3; Revelation 5:1-5, 19:7; Romans 8:3 — The book of Ruth recounts the hopeless plight of a family who had stepped outside of God’s good intention, and yet who He graciously restored to safety, prosperity, and immeasurable blessing. Though small in size, this little boo…

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508 - The Real Great Escape 3:01:08

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You might have seen the 1963 Steve McQueen classic, but this week we look at the real story behind The Great Escape. Tunnels, disguises and forgeries combine for the the most audacious escape attempt in history. And for the fun we are joined by the hilarious Dane Simpson! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:10 (t…

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Judges: Rejecting God’s Way 40:16

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Robert Miles | Judges 2:1-5,16-19, 4:2-3, 6:12-16,21, 8:17,27, 13:16-23, 21:25, John 1:1,14,18, Colossians 1:15, 2:9; 1 Corinthians 10:11-12; Luke 1:30-33 — The Book of Judges is a sobering read, recounting the continual fall of Israel into idolatry, immorality, rebellion and destruction - even after they had been given the Promised Land. This book…