Best Linesmen Podcasts (2025)

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# 113 Patte Kronlund, speaking of love and loss. 1:50:53

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Send us a text This episode is a particularly tender one. I had the privilege of speaking with Patte Kronlund whose husband, Butch, recently passed away after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Patte and I have an open, heartfelt conversation—one marked by courage, honesty, and that shows Patte's extraordinary personal strength. She speaks ab…

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Cuts, Kicks, Broken Sticks, and Bloody Refs 17:37

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: NHL officials who made - and missed - the cut for the NHL Conference Finals, including some surprises. Zebra down! We’ve seen standby officials called into action quite a few times in the playoffs, including after recent injuries to Kelly Sutherland and Chris Rooney. Canes’ Shayne Gostisbehere vs. Panthers’ Brad Marchan…

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How The Hellebuyck Did That Goal Count? 28:29

16d ago28:29

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Was it a kick? Or a deflection? Or both? Stars/Jets gives us a controversial goal that went off Alex Petrovic’s skate, off goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s stick and in. Did the Situation Room make the right call? Official injury updates; two linesmen are out for the playoffs NHL Series Supervisors - who are they and what…

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# 112 Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy 1:20:10

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Send us a text If Diablo Canyon stays open, does it open the door for a broader reevaluation of nuclear’s role in the U.S. — or is it a one-off anomaly in a blue state’s climate panic? Talking with Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow author of "Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy." What role should nuclear power play …

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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Trips 25:42

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Creative crowd chants - more than just ‘ref you suck’ Officials set for the IIHF World Championship as well as in the OHL Championship Series and the USHL Clark Cup Final A minor incident at Leafs/Panthers between Sam Bennett and Anthony Stolarz results in an injury but no call, no fine, no suspension Referee Wes McCaul…

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Game 7 Penalties?! In This Economy?! 23:23

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 officials announced! Double-review in Vegas as the Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman has a goal reviewed for a distinct kicking motion... and called back after an offside challenge. No penalty but a 2-game suspension to the Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for a hit on the Lightning's Brandon Hagel. Ma…

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# 111 RELAY FOR RACHAEL. A conversation with photographer, neighbor and dear friend Rachael Short. 1:02:19

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Send us a text Ever since she picked up her father’s camera at age twelve, Rachael Short has been captivated by the art of photography. Listen to our conversation to learn more from and about Rachael's remarkable story. LINKS: Relay for Rachael Gallery Exposed Rachael Short Photography >>>>>>>>>>> SUMMARIES: Rachael's Nature-Inspired Photography Jo…

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Heads Up, Hands Off, Shot Down 23:06

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Sad to hear of the passing of longtime NHL linesman Will Norris and AHL linesman Paul Simeon Sabres’ Kulich misses the net, hits referee Peter MacDougall Liam Maaskant makes his NHL debut on the last day of the regular season KHL junior player suspended 7 games for elbowing a ref in the head Two game ban for Devils’ Pau…

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# 110 Butch Kronlund (Jan. 7, 1955 - Feb. 1, 2025) from 'Under the Persimmon Tree' September 29, 2019. 1:27:43

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Send us a text In memory of Butch Kronlund, this episode is a replay of a live interview recorded as part of the Under the Persimmon Tree series at the Henry Miller Library. In this conversation, Butch reflects on his early life and upbringing, meeting his beloved wife Patte, and his arrival in Big Sur—where he would go on to lay the foundations of…

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# 109 Rode in on a Hell's Angel Harley: Mary Lu Spigarelli Toren of Big Sur. 1:49:13

2M ago1:49:13

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Send us a text Mary Lu had a stroke* on October 18, 2024. In this episode she speaks of the moment it happened and a bit about the past five months of slow and steady recovery. The episode is followed by a conversation from 2015 where Mary Lu tells of how she got to Big Sur "on the saddle of a Hell's Angel Harley" and what happens after that... >>>…

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A Little High... and Not Exactly Legal 21:27

2M ago21:27

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: IIHF Women's World Championship Officials Frozen Four Refs and Lineys - Congrats to the Hockey East crew of Jeremy Tufts, Geoff Miller, Kevin Briganti, and Nick Briganti, as well as NCHC officials Ryan Hersey, Nathan Wieler, Tyler Liffrig, and Erik Contino who worked the semis Swiss League issues a four-game ban to Bren…

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Takedowns, Retirements, and Dangerous Trips 20:47

2M ago20:47

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Referee Ghislain Hebert and linesman Derek Nansen hanging up the skates… but not before getting in some late hits, with Nansen laying out Buffalo Sabres’ Peyton Krebs Minnesota Wild goaltender Jonas Gustavsson stops the puck on his back and - after review - keeps it from going over the line. Florida Panthers’ AJ Greer s…

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# 108 Clovis Harrod. A replay of this episode from February 2023. 1:53:02

2M ago1:53:02

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Send us a text I just found out that Clovis left us a short time ago. Here in this chat she is sharing some of her stories. There are so many, many people that will miss her and treasure the memory of her. Thank you Clovis. A true 'Big Sur Woman!' SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Some of the folks mentioned in this episode: Doug Madsen Lo…

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The Crease is Lava! 19:18

2M ago19:18

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: St. Louis Blues’ Zach Bolduc gets fined for a cross-check on Nashville Predators’ Nick Blankenburg, but avoids a penalty for a hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Boston Bruins’ Michael Callahan misses his assignment, gets beat on a goal, and cross-checks Anaheim Ducks’ Jansen Harkins in the neck, earnin…

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Stick Taps and Challenging Challenges 20:01

3M ago20:01

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Stripes getting set for the Stadium Series... will we get a Michigan or Ohio official in the house? Referee Justin Kea stays in the game after getting his 'bells rung' after a clearing attempt catches him in the undercarriage. Minnesota Wild winger Ryan Hartman has his suspension reduced by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman…

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An International Incident 17:43

3M ago17:43

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On this episode of the Scouting the Refs podcast, Todd and Josh discuss various topics related to hockey officiating, including the ever-increasing effectiveness of Coach's Challenges, some penalty calls from the recent Beanpot tournament, and the differences between NCAA and NHL rules. They also delve into the dynamics of fighting in the Four Nati…

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Hold On Loosely 24:12

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Breaking down the ten-game suspension for Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman, and what comes next with his appeal to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and potentially an independent arbitrator. Hartman’s ban is the longest since Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson was suspended for 20 games - reduced to 14 upon appeal - back in 2018-19. We dig into the ap…

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Shift Disturber 19:48

4M ago19:48

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Minnesota Wild’s Ryan Hartman gets a match penalty for intent to injure after he slams the head of Ottawa Senators’ Tim Stutzle into the ice on a faceoff; Hartman will have an in-person hearing - allowing the league to suspend him for five games or more - with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. . More head contact at Devils vs. Sabres, as New J…

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Nachos on Ice + NAHL's Kaval & Hanley 30:25

4M ago30:25

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Episode 231 / January 25, 2025: It's a jam-packed week with tons of National Hockey League action. We're also joined by the North American Hockey League (NAHL)'s Keith Kaval and Kendall Hanley to discuss their upcoming NAHL Officiating Exposure Camps to help develop referees and linespersons. You've still got timt to sign up and join them - more in…

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Missed Calls, Dropped Phones 20:55

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Episode 229 / January 11, 2025: A pair of milestone games for refs Eric Furlatt and Chris Rooney, Leafs’ Domi and Senators’ Cousins, Ducks’ Helleson tossed - and nothing more - for kneeing Flames’ Zary. Was it the right call? Bolts/Bruins get spicy with a Lilleberg cross-check to the face, Bedard kicks it (but does he really?), the ref-cam returns,…

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Getting Off On The Right Foot... or Knee... or Elbow 24:14

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Episode 228 / January 4, 2025: So much for New Year’s Resolutions! The NHL Department of Player Safety has been busy handing out fines to Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov (high-sticking), Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon (elbowing), and Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett (roughing), along with a three-game suspension to Nashville Predators’ Zachary…

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# 107 Wilderness, Health, Fire, Art, Music, Learning, Food and History : Big Sur Non Profits! 1:35:57

5M ago1:35:57

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Send us a text This years Monterey County Gives Campaign are heading for its final crescendo! Please join us and make it the best so far. We speak to seven of the Big Sur Non Profits who are participating in this years campaign. Click on 'chapters' above for a direct link to each organization. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NON PROFITS…

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Premature Evacuation 20:24

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Episode 227 / December 20, 2024: With the final #RefsPodcast before Christmas, we look at who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, along with the airing of grievances in the spirit of Festivus! Linesman Travis Toomey injured, Detroit Red Wings’ Jonatan Berggren fined for cross-checking, San Jose Sharks’ coach Ryan Warsofsky fined $25,000 for comment…

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Hit That Buzzer 22:29

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Episode 226 / December 13, 2024: Reminiscing about the good ol' days when the National Hockey League would lock an old man in a plexiglass phone booth for a few hours with only a button to press... and where technology has gotten us in the NHL. Get the pool ready -- we've got Josh Norris picking up a $2000 fine for diving, and John Tortorella consi…

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Don't Cross the Lasers! 22:14

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Episode 225 / December 7, 2024: Fines, fines, everywhere fines as the Boston Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin each get $5000 fines. Buffalo Sabres’ Jeff Skinner pays up $2000 for diving/embellishment. Soo Greyhounds coach Over in the OHL, we’ve got a fine and suspension for a coach criticizing the refs, as well as a sus…

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Black Friday Special 21:37

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Episode 224 / November 30, 2024: It’s a crazy NHL schedule this week thanks to the Thanksgiving Holiday! On this week’s #RefsPodcast, the challenges of making - and staying in - the NHL as an official, Panthers’ Tkachuk called for interference without making contact, Timo Meier suspended for making plenty of contact with a cross-check to the face, …

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They Did The Thing! 24:14

6M ago24:14

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Episode 223 / November 23, 2024: The NHL's Department of Player Safety finally did it... again. DOPS released a video explaining the rule around illegal checks to the head, including why a few players didn't get suspended. Of course, not all the players were so lucky. Toronto Maple Leafs winger Ryan Reaves picked up a five-game ban for an illegal c…

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High Dives, No Goals, and Trigonometry 22:43

7M ago22:43

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Episode 222 / November 16, 2024: Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has his major penalty for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo reduced to a two-minute minor after review, Utah’s Michael Carcone picked up seven minutes in penalty after a one-sided scrap against Jack Drury of the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s a three-review game at Leafs vs. …

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Seeing Double 36:42

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Episode 221 / November 9, 2024: We’re seeing double this week with two reviews - and two pucks on the ice. Plus, Todd and Josh are joined by Tyler Nimmons, director and executive producer of ECHL Unfiltered. The Avalanche had a goal taken away for offside, only to have it reinstated a moment later after a protest from the Avs’ bench delayed the fac…

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Clock Check! 19:53

8M ago19:53

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Let the coaches’ challenges begin! One week into the season, we’ve already seen challenges for goaltender interference, offside, and missed stoppages. We’ve got two minutes to Detroit Red Wings’ Christian Fisher for breaking his stick after an icing. Brendan Dillon of the New Jersey Devils sees his major penalty for interference on Buffalo’s J.J. P…

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# 106 Humpbacks, Tide pools, Ed Ricketts, Jan Straley and Wave Shocks! 51:56

8M ago51:56

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Send us a text A wonderful conversation with Jan Straley about Humpbacks, Tide pools, Ed Ricketts, Wave Shocks, her book Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska and what it all means! The book: Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska is available at the Henry Miller Library. Quick links: John Straley Ed Ricketts John Steinbeck Joseph …

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High Hits and Beat Downs 20:14

8M ago20:14

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Game on! The regular season is officially here. We've got goaltender interference in Columbus, possible penalty reviews, and ECHL rulebook adjustments. Toronto Maple Leafs' Cedric Pare's knee-on-knee hit on Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine, and the aftermath with Arber Xhekaj going after Pare and picking up instigator, aggressor, and fighting penal…

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# 105 An update from Dan Weiss from his home in Bet Shemesh, Israel. 1:07:35

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Send us a text On October 7, 2023 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath! In podcast episode # 76 my good friend Dan Weiss talks about the war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my fr…

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It's Preseason for the Situation Room, Too 19:24

8M ago19:24

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Cal Foote suspended by Slovakia, OHL adds 24 new officials, moving from lines to ref, Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin goes headhunting on Chicago Blackhawks’ A.J. Spellacy, New York Rangers’ Brennan Othmann delivers an unpenalized blindside hit on Boston Bruins’ Parker Wotherspoon who eventually picks up an unsportsmanl…

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# 104 The 'lost' interview with John Carlin: FOUND! 1:07:50

8M ago1:07:50

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Send us a text Remarkable that we found this file just at this time! In it John tells us about his Big Sur life and, towards the end, he speaks of his pilot for a beautiful movie he was dreaming of making with the sign language as the main protagonist... This also just in time for our memorial service/gathering on Wednesday, September 25. Please le…

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Survey Says! 22:31

8M ago22:31

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Wrapping up NHL Officials training camp, the NHL releases a rule change update video, and QMJHL officiating updates. Todd and Josh go through The Athletic’s recent player survey covering the NHL standings, overtime, shootout goals, and post-game ref press availability. Plus, should the NHL’s Department of Player Safety set minimum standards for sus…

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New Season, New Rules, New Refs! 26:34

9M ago26:34

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Getting ready for the upcoming 2024-25 National Hockey League season with a review of the rule changes, including a big one that will allow Coach's Challenges for puck-over-glass delay of game penalties, along with Ryan Getzlaf joining former teammate George Parros in the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Todd and Josh look back at the retiring of…

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# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington. 57:42

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Send us a text Stephen D. Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links: Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist Faith Books by Steve Edington Summary Stephen D Edington, a Uni…

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# 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good 1:20:54

10M ago1:20:54

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Send us a text Speaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more. LINKS: Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We Have The Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate Science When Science Journals Become Activists Wildfire …

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# 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner. 1:31:24

10M ago1:31:24

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Send us a text Good links: Don Usner's website Big Creek Reserve Ken Norris In The Rough Land To The South If you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock! Some of the people mentioned: Linus Pauling Lucille Packard The Harlan Family Alisa Fineman Sam, Frank and…

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Who Wants To Be A Ref? 24:13

11M ago24:13

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Recently retired NHL referee Kevin Pollock picks up a new gig as the Ontario Hockey Association’s Director of Officiating, summer camps are underway including the NHL’s second trip to Europe for a Summer Officiating Combine and the upcoming NHL Officiating Exposure Combine in Buffalo. NHL stripes are keeping busy with their own camps and charitable…

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# 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston 1:42:26

11M ago1:42:26

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Send us a text A history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston. LINKS The Hermits of Big Sur Website The Books by Paula Huston Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the Day Support the show ______________________________________…

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# 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur! 1:19:46

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Send us a text In 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her. Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening! BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production o…

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It's Over! 25:05

11M ago25:05

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After 259 days and 1,400 games, the 2023-24 NHL season is finally over! We look back at Games 6 and 7 of the Stanley Cup Final: Game 6: The Edmonton Oilers win a critical offside challenge against the Florida Panthers. That one took guts... but should we even be reviewing plays that close? What about 'the spirit of the rule'? Where's the line? Also…

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No Call in the Cup Final?! No Way! 21:32

11M ago21:32

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On this week's #RefsPodcast, we roll through Games 4 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers! Game 4: Edmonton's Darnell Nurse has a kneeing major penalty downgraded to a two-minute minor... but was there embellishment on the play? And can we make a rule change that'll help the refs when there is? No pena…

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Stayin' Alive? 24:36

12M ago24:36

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Is this the final day for the Stanley Cup Final? Can the Edmonton Oilers stay alive? With the Florida Panthers holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, we look back at what's happened thus far in the Cup Final. Game 1: Oilers' Henrique boards Panthers' Ekman-Larsson, Sam Bennett runs over Connor McDavid, and Sergei Bobrovsky gets a whistle with…

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# 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors 1:10:27

12M ago1:10:27

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Send us a text New Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth Weiss Elizabeth at the Heterodox Academy Recent article in the NY Post Magnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a …

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Stanley Cup Final Countdown 23:24

12M ago23:24

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Heading into the Stanley Cup Final this week on the #RefsPodcast, with a look at the officials selected to work the championship series between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Expect things to tighten up as penalty minutes are down and power plays are at a premium late in the playoffs. Did the officials miss a penalty on Edmonton Oilers c…

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# 97 Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell 2:02:19

12M ago2:02:19

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Send us a text Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell (episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority) I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / St…

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Mr. Referee, Downgrade This Call! 22:34

12M ago22:34

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This week on the #RefsPodcast, we discuss a pair of major penalties that were downgraded after officials' review. The Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov had a major penalty reduced to a minor for hit on Rangers’ Alex Wennberg and the Rangers’ Jacob Trouba saw his elbowing major on Florida’s Evan Rodrigues dropped to a minor… neither with any explanation as t…

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