Best Ladin Podcasts (2025)

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Trans Woo: Conversations about Transgender Transfigurations w/ Katy Valentine 33:44

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The tables are turned while Melissa interviews Katy! Found out how Katy got her woo-woo call to dive into trans studies, how the Transfiguration story is really a story about a trans Jesus, and so much more. If you’d like to be in touch with Katy, just reach out via email: [email protected] To sign up for a free energy scan, click here: https:…

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Ancient Deities & Gender Fluidity: A Trans Biblical Conversation 55:15

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You’ll love getting to know Aren and Joanna, two trans women Hebrew Bible scholars! They are readers of Trans Biblical, and they have an amazing story to share, both as scholars of the ancient world and also as partners in love and life. We talk about their personal journeys, gender fluidity in the ancient world., and why all of this is more import…

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From Baptist Roots to Trans Hermeneutics: A Conversation with Mack Griffith 26:55

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Introducing Mack Griffith (soon to be Dr. Griffith) You’re going to be enchanted by emerging New Testament scholar Mack Griffith—soon-to-be Dr. Griffith—to explore reading the Bible through a trans-positive lens. Mack shares his journey from a fundamentalist Baptist background to coming out as queer, all the while digging into trans theories in the…

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Rewriting the Binary: Joy Ladin’s Guide to Trans Biblical Reading 46:40

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This Episode Discover with Dr. Joy Ladin how we may disrupt all sorts of binaries: the cis-trans binary, the human-divine binary, and so much more. Joy is a widely known and respected voice in trans topics, as well as poet and professor emeritus of literature. Joy truely does bring joy to everything she does – and you’ll discover how you can do tra…

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Jael Unmasked: Gender Ambiguity and the Bible 18:58

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What we talk about today! Find out more about Jael, the gender-ambiguous, seducing, tent-peg slaying figure of Judges 4! Dr. Aysha Musa dives deep into this fascinating character and shows you exactly why Jael IS gender ambiguous (or nonbinary). Follow Aysha on Facebook and Twitter. Buy the Book, Support the Podcast. You can get your copy of Trans …

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Transforming Thomas! The Gospel of Thomas with Melissa Harl Sellew 33:55

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Wait, I wanna read the Gospel of Thomas! Listeners, so glad you're now ready to dive into this mysterious, cool Gospel for yourself. To read the Gospel of Thomas, here is a translation. Particulars about Melissa The best way to reach Melissa is through email: [email protected]. This is Melissa’s article “Reading the Gospel of Thomas from Here: A Trans…

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Nonbinary Characters in the Bible: Mordecai with Esther Brownsmith 21:16

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Today, we dive into the book OF Esther WITH Dr. Esther Brownsmith. Esther talks about why including non-binary and trans perspective is not part of a diversity quota, but vital for seeing the Bible in new ways. Of course, we talk about her great chapter in Trans Biblical, and she gives hints about why she believes Mordecai in the book of Esther may…

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From Opera to Negro Spirituals and Beyond with Alexander Taite 1:10:57

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Send us a text Oakland born Alexander Taite has had the passion and talent for music all his life. He started on piano at age 8 and by age 16 had completed high school studies and went on to teaching at Oakland School for the Arts right after college. He's known as an opera and choral singer director throughout the Bay Area and has created a one-ma…

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The Radical Good Samaritan: A Trans Perspective 19:42

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Introduction Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis is the Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Social Transformation Supported by the McVay Endowment, Program Director for Social Transformation. He is an amazing theologian, scholar, pastor, and so much more. You will find a link to his landmark book Transgender below, too. Get ready to discover about …

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Trans Biblical: Get Excited about trans positivity and the Bible 1:58

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In this two-minute trailer for Trans Biblical, host Katy E. Valentine tells you exactly why transgender and Bible go together! Future episodes will offer you tons of trans positive ways to understand the Bible from expert scholars. Discover how we interpret sacred texts for our time and get a glimpse of the insightful conversations ahead—with autho…

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Folk and the Appalachian Sound with Evie Ladin 50:51

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Send us a text Evie Ladin, is a dancer, banjo player, singer/songwriter, square dance caller and so much more. Her childhood was rooted in the then emergent world of folk music and dance, and the sounds of Appalachian traditions. Her art brings the light of these many talents together as a performer who can also be experienced as one of three in: E…

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Banjo, Bass, Body and Band with Evie Ladin and Keith Terry 23:47

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Send us a text It's often said of living in the city (any city really!) that we can't have nice things. Well, for Oakland, California that's not the case when it comes to Evie Ladin Band. Evie and Keith are 2/3 of the act that explores the depths of banjo, vocals, bass and strings with songs that tug the heart, make you wanna get up and country dan…

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A World of Percussion with Keith Terry 42:43

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Send us a text A performance art of rhythm, claps, slaps, stomps and sounds that is a feast for the senses--especially if you're actually doing it--is something Keith Terry calls body music. He describes it as music that can be seen and dance that can be heard and in this conversation he shares his journey from drummer to body music master. Keith i…

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S3 Ep4: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Jorrell Watkins 28:48

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Jorrell Watkins discusses poetry and identity with young St. Louis artists.By In YourWords

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S3 Ep3: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Chen Chen 17:30

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The young artists of YourWords STL and STL ArtWorks discuss identity and poetry with the award-winning poet and educator Chen Chen.By In YourWords

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S3 Ep2: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Joy Ladin 19:40

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St. Louis youth discuss poetry and identity with award-winning author Joy Ladin.By In YourWords

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S3 Ep1: YourWords STL ArtWorks with Jose Olivarez 20:38

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Poet Jose Olivarez in conversation with young artists from St. Louis.By In YourWords

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What's Your Frequency? Dive in with Vocalist, Destani Wolf 38:01

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Send us a text From her current role as a MOTION vocalist and improviser sharing the stage every Monday with Bobby McFerrin in Berkeley to her 3 Grammy nominations Destani Wolf's sound has been on over 40 albums. During the pandemic, this original Cirque du Soleil vocalist delved into sound frequencies and healing--she finishes our episode with a l…

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Goodnight, Texas | Deering Live Ep. 111 1:17:50

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We’re back with Deering Live featuring the two leaders of the band Goodnight, Texas, Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf. Goodnight, Texas is an American folk rock band named after the town of Goodnight, Texas, the geographic midpoint between the working locations of songwriters Avi in San Francisco and Patrick in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The ban…

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How To Make Non Traditional Tunes Work On Banjo with Tray Wellington 1:05:44

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In this episode of Deering Live we'd like to welcome back Deering Banjo artist Tray Wellington! Join us as Tray dives deep into the world of incorporating non-traditional tunes into your 5-string banjo playing. Tray is a master at pushing the boundaries of the banjo, and you won't want to miss his insights! Tray will also be discussing his latest a…

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Tony Trischka | Deering Live Ep. 109 1:07:25

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We're excited to feature longtime Deering Banjo Artist, Tony Trischka back on Deering Live. In this episode we are going to go deep into the creation of his new album, "Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs". Listen to Tony play some tunes from the record and talk about the story of how it came to be. Learn more about Tony's signature Deering Golden …

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Combining the Performing Arts with Tachíria Flamenco 43:26

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Send us a text Mx. Flamenco is a dancer, actor, singer and comedienne who shares her unique blend of performance with the San Francisco Bay and beyond. In this conversation we explore the sounds of flamenco as a dance form and how she brings it together in her ongoing series of world premiere collaborations with artists of other genres. Tachíria is…

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Part 2 with San Francisco Bay Area Salsa & Latin Musician, Edgardo Cambón 40:24

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Send us a text Part two with Edgardo covers the power of music that's connected to dance forms, origins of Edgardo's band, Candela, and his eye-opening process of how he used to create original music as he was waiting tables in a restaurant. If you find yourself in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024, check out Edgardo's newest on Thursday nights at…

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Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island Fiddle Tunes On Clawhammer Banjo with Ken Perlman | Deering Live Ep. 108 1:04:57

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We're delighted to welcome back the renowned melodic clawhammer banjoist Ken Perlman to Deering Live. He'll be sharing insights and demonstrations on playing the vibrant fiddle tunes from Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island in the clawhammer style. Additionally, we'll delve into Ken's latest book covering this fascinating subject. http://kenperlma…

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Jumping into Jams on Clawhammer Banjo with Evie Ladin | Deering Live Ep. 107 1:11:49

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Banjo player, singer, songwriter, percussive dancer, choreographer, and square-dance caller, Oakland, CA-based Evie Ladin returns to Deering Live to share tips and techniques for jams that may or may not be specific to old-time string band music. https://evieladin.comBy Deering Banjo Company

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Salsa and Latin Music Powerhouse, a Conversation with Edgardo Cambón 43:26

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Send us a text Edgardo Cambón is a Uruguayan-born singer who fell in love with percussion after setting aside guitar and getting early exposure singing as a young boy. As a teacher band leader and Latin music business man now, Edgardo continues to perform. His musical career has taken him throughout South America, Europe, and Africa. Since1986, he'…

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Jerry Douglas | Deering Live Ep. 106 1:22:00

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Dobro legend and ProPik player Jerry Douglas may not be known for playing banjo, but he is probably more qualified than most to talk about it. With an extensive resume to his name, Jerry has played with some of the greatest players to ever live. In this episode, we get to pick the mind of a man who has seen and played with the creme de la creme.…

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Across the Pond with JigJam | Deering Live Ep. 105 1:04:16

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Self-proclaimed Irish Bluegrass quartet JigJam is back on Deering Live to talk about their new album. 'Across the Pond', the songwriting process, and the unique Irish/Bluegrass crossover. The band has also relocated to the US since their last appearance on the show, so we will find out all about it!By Deering Banjo Company

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Bela Fleck | Deering Live Ep. 104 1:22:06

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We are beyond excited to feature Bela Fleck on our next episode of Deering Live. Bela has taken the 5-string banjo to more musical landscapes than anyone else and always at the highest of levels. He has been nominated in more musical categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project, released this past February, expands and explores Geor…

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The Language that Connects Us With Poet Ali 40:57

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Send us a text Poet Ali is a poet, compelling performer, lyricist, performance artist and inspirational speaker whose performances and presentations focus on connection with ourselves and our environments. As a soulosopher and entertainer, he is a inspires us to use our gifts to catalyze self-discovery and well-being. As an Iranian-American, Ali gi…

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Bluegrass Licks and Beyond with Bennett Sullivan | Deering Live Ep. 103 1:01:42

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We are happy to welcome back Bennett Sullivan to Deering Live. Bennett is a fantastic bluegrass banjoist as well as great teacher. He is the founder of the online bluegrass banjo teaching side Daily Banjo Licks which delivers a new bluegrass banjo lick right to your inbox every day, with it broken down slowly and with tab in a video. On today’s epi…

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Learn How to Unleash Your Agile Vocalist, The Podcast Turns Three! 4:48

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Send us a text 21 Guests and 27 episodes later, Agile Vocalist has hit its three year mark (which is kind of amazing for a podcast). Thank you to my season 3 guests: Cellista, Alphabet Rockers, Rob Jensen and Warren Trezevant, Sonic Runway creators, sound healer & instructor, Melissa Felsenstein, taiko artist Janet Koike, and carillonist, Simone Br…

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Colton Crawford (The Dead South) | Deering Live Ep. 102 1:02:49

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Colton Crawford is the banjo player for high energy four-piece string band The Dead South. We catch up with him just before the release of the bands upcoming album to find out whats new, and to talk about his ever growing collection of banjos! Hailing from Canada, The Dead South bring a sound, speeds like a train past that intentionally explores th…

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Jayme Stone | Deering Live Ep. 101 1:09:27

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Jayme Stone is a banjo player, composer, producer, and educator. On any given day, you might find him in his studio reworking a little-known hymn learned from a field recording, producing a session with musicians from Bamako or New York, creating experimental soundscapes. Stone has developed a process of trawling for understudied sounds in the more…

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The Mysterious Carillon with Simone Browne 32:26

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Send us a text The sound of bells in towers is a common experience to many around the world. But the reality is there is an entire profession devoted to carillons-- actual lever and pedal instruments that make the sounds you hear. Carillons exist all over the U.S., Europe and the world and are commonly heard from the top of towers and built structu…

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Defying the Davos agenda, with Noor Bin Ladin 59:35

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Today on The Dossier Podcast, we had the privilege of having a wide ranging conversation with the one and only Noor Bin Ladin. As a woman who possesses the most controversial last name of the 21st century (Osama was her uncle), Noor describes herself as a “freedom loving Americanophile and patriot at heart.” Today, Noor is a Switzerland-based journ…

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Building companies and communities that champion American ideals w/ Josh Abbotoy 41:26

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Today on The Dossier Podcast, our guest is Josh Abbotoy, a managing partner at New Founding. We discussed his bold efforts to build and invest in companies and communities on the basis of American ideals, ones that can resist the appeal of the DEI/ESG behemoth.We also talked about his Ridge Runner project, an ambitious proof of concept beginning in…

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Is Apple about to change the world again? w/ John Sherrod 31:58

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Today on The Dossier Podcast, we sat down with John William Sherrod, a longtime Apple watcher and enthusiast. Far from a progressive corporate stenographer for Silicon Valley, he reports and commentates on the tech world from a self-described right wing/libertarian perspective. John and I discussed the hype behind Apple’s new “spatial computing” de…

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Greg Abbott and the Texas Guard defy the feds: live from the the Southern Border w/ Julio Rosas 36:44

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The Dossier Podcast is back by popular demand! If you want to listen to just the audio, you can find The Dossier Podcast on your favorite podcasting app! Today we have a good one for you. Julio Rosas, the author of Mostly Peaceful on Substack, just spent the day reporting on the tense situation on the Texas-Mexico border, as the Texas Guard continu…

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Taiko Beat of Collaboration with Janet Koike 41:50

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Send us a text Janet Koike is the Founder of Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda, California. She is also the Artistic Director of Maze Daiko ensemble. In this episode she shares her journey from textile fashion design to tap dance to playing taiko, the Japanese drum. Janet's experiences bringing remind us all of the alluring power of sound, how art…

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Jens Kruger Q&A | Deering Live Ep. 100 1:28:39

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The always amazing Jens Kruger joins us to celebrate our 100th episode to answer your questions and to talk about anything and everything banjo! We will also be inviting 3 guests to ask their questions to Jens live in the Deering Live studio, as well as hang out before the show goes live.By Deering Banjo Company

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2023 Steve Martin Banjo Prize | Deering Live Ep. 99 1:15:02

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Deering Live is honored to host the Steve Martin Banjo Prize 2023! Jamie and David from Deering Live will be joined by special guest Alison Brown as we reveal the 2023 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winners. This episode of Deering Live is presented by the Freshgrass Foundation, The Steve Martin Charitable Foundation, and Compass Records. Special thanks …

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Yasmin Williams | Deering Live - Ep.98 1:06:59

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Yasmin Williams hails from Virginia and is a multi-instrumentalist and film composer. She is best known on social media as @guitar.yaz where her 22,000 fans are constantly treated to beautiful and joyful renditions in her own unique style, often on her Goodtime Americana banjo. Always smiling, Yasmin has received critical acclaim from numerous majo…

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Rex McGee | Deering Live Ep. 97 1:17:17

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Rex McGee is one of the most creative and technically able players of the 5-string banjo alive today, though his non-musical career as a pharmacist has kept him largely anonymous from a larger audience. Rex McGee is known by 3-finger style banjo players all over the world as a leading innovator for the instrument. He holds a high reputation amongst…

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Ep.18- The Political Future of the Squad Hangs in the Balance/Embracing Third-Party Alternatives: A Call for Diverse Representation 30:07

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"What In Gay Hell⁠" Date: November 17,2023 ⁠ Episode:18 1. Declassified dangers of AIPAC The American Israel Public Affairs Committee to the US government. The unfolding political drama, driven by AIPAC's substantial financial commitment and coordinated efforts with affiliated super PACs, poses a threat to the Squad's ability to retain their seats.…

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EP. 17 -The Dangers of AIPAC to US government / and Letter to America from Osama Bin Ladin 31:30

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Date: November 16 , 2023 ⁠ "What In Gay Hell⁠" Episode:17 1. Declassified dangers of AIPAC The American Israel Public Affairs Committee to the US government. AIPAC, a Jewish organization, poses potential risks as it exerts its influence on the American government, which necessitates intervention to address the issue. READ THE DECLASSIFIED PDF 2. Os…

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5-String Banjoist Gabe Hirshfeld 1:15:34

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This week on Deering Live, we're excited to introduce you to the incredible talent of Gabe Hirshfeld, a prominent 5-string banjo player hailing from the Boston area. Beyond his remarkable banjo performances in the Boston scene, Gabe is also renowned for his expertise in banjo setup and holds a profound knowledge of the instrument's history and intr…

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Sound Healing with Melissa Felsenstein 1:01:23

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Send us a text Have you ever pondered what it might be like to experience a moment of tranquility amidst the chaos of daily life? Melissa Felsenstein, the founder of Innersounds Meditation, reveals how sound healing can be your haven. Melissa used this therapeutic technique to conquer her personal battles with anxiety and depression, but she's also…

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Ep. 16- Kim Kardashian's Revolutionary Nipple Enhancement Techniques / Jared Kushner's American Jews being safer in Saudi Arabia than on U.S. college campuses/Donald Trump's Mocking Joe Biden's 17:31

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Date: October 29, 2023⁠What In Gay Hell⁠ Episode:16 1. Celebrating Kim Kardashian's Revolutionary Nipple Enhancement Techniques This lighthearted essay praises Kim Kardashian's innovative approach to nipple enhancement and her creation of the "raised nipple bra," while also questioning society's obsession with physical appearance. 2. Jared Kushner'…

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Ep.15 - Matthew Perry, the adored actor celebrated. 16:14

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Date: October 29, 2023 ⁠What In Gay Hell⁠ Episode:15 1. Matthew Perry, the adored actor celebrated The witty Chandler Bing on the beloved TV show "Friends," tragically departed from this world at the age of 54. The shocking news of his untimely demise, resulting from an apparent drowning accident at his residence, has left his devoted fans and fell…