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Local Tales Podcasts
Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. ...
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Explore the journey of owning a country pub and the unexpected role of becoming a counsellor. Discover the importance of country pubs in communities, the unique culture of Coonamble, and the challenges of outback pub management. Personal stories highlight interactions with local patrons and the pub's colourful history, including the renovations, ghosts and a murder. Future episodes promise to delve into local tales and characters that make the outback. #country pub #community #counsellor #lo ...
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If local legends, lore, and laughter are your thing, tune in to our podcast where we travel small town USA, one ghostly tale at a time.
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Alabama Shorts Stories takes over where our 4th grade Alabama history class left off. We dig a little deeper and find the stories that make Alabama a unique place to live and to visit. It's the perfect listen for when you are a little behind on your Alabama history.
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Behind every runner there is a story, and we think our local communities deserve to have theirs’ told. The Tales from the Valley Podcast aims to uncover running stories from the South Coast of NSW. Passionate runners Sam Hodges & Katie Mahoney will be catching up on a weekly basis to unravel the running stories from the South Coast and take you on their own personal running journeys.
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Most of today’s climbing media is focused on what happens at the edges of the sport involving the most experienced and talented climbers in the world. Your host Kyle Broxterman believes that most of these stories and experiences do not directly relate to the majority of climbers that now exist. As a part of this group, he is here to give this new Climbing Majority a voice.
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more.
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Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century. Curated by folklorist Eli Lewis-Lycett, each each episode presents a series of highlights from a given title in their original form; revealing a world full of witchcraft, superstition, curious local beliefs and lost traditions, as recorded first hand by collectors and enthusiasts during the 1800s. E ...
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This compelling podcast series explores taboo visions https://taboovisions.com -- often concealed truths and tales of fiction. Local Las Vegas renegade artist and storyteller Madeira Desouza hosts a turbulent and unruly audio gallery that will dazzle your ears and mind.
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A Modern Expression of a Timeless Tradition. A local church on Glory Hills Road in Parkland County! Lead Pastor Jeremy Wolfram.
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Welcome to Robbinsdale Revisited, connecting you with local history all the way back to the 1850s. Here on our podcast you’ll find the stories that tell the tale of our city. These episodes explore neighborhoods, schools, organizations, businesses, and a colorful cast of characters from the past. It is the mission of Robbinsdale Historical Society to collect, preserve, and tell the story of our Robbinsdale, Minnesota. This podcast will shed a light on the history of the streetcar suburb Andr ...
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Get the inside scoop on all the things happening in and around the City of White Settlement, Texas.
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A captivating podcast dedicated to unveiling the rich and diverse history of Elgin, Illinois. Each episode brings to life fascinating stories and lesser-known anecdotes from Elgin’s past. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about local heritage, this podcast offers an immersive journey into the events, people, and places that have shaped Elgin over the years.
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Welcome to the Forgotten Tales podcast, discover Southern California’s local history.
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Embark on a TALK down memory lane with "Tales from South Florida," a podcast that dives deep into the rich tapestry of stories from the region. If places and names like the Hollywood Sportatorium, Pirates World, Rascal House, Pioneer City, and Sunrise Musical Theater bring back fun-filled memories, well, you are in the right place. Based on his personal experiences growing up throughout South Florida, Bill Monty uncovers the hidden gems and legendary figures that have shaped South Florida's ...
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Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all b ...
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Join Gina Yager, founder and director of Las Vegas-based, award-winning PR and marketing agency GYC Vegas, as she sits down with local professionals to explore the stories behind their businesses. At GYC Vegas, we believe every company has a unique tale to tell, and we’re passionate about helping businesses get the recognition they deserve. On Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas, we’ll dive into the insights and perspectives of a variety of Las Vegas-based organizations - from their origin and m ...
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Camborne is a lively town, with a proud heritage of discovery, skill and good, honest hard work! Join us as we discover more about the town, the local businesses, it's heritage and the local community.
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History and Current Local Culture of Savannah Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kt-obrien/support
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Twenty-five years ago, ErinEarth was two asphalt tennis courts and a dumping ground for a nearby school. Then two local Presentation Sisters, Carmel Wallis and Kaye Bryan, had the audacity to dream big and take action. This is the story of how Carmel and Kaye galvanised the Wagga Wagga community and turned a local wasteland into a half-hectare native garden. A quarter of a century later, ErinEarth stands tall as a beacon of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable living to the local communit ...
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Tale Spin is a program wherein guest contributors share personal experiences in a storytelling format. Contributors engage the listener by sharing primarily non-fiction anecdotes. Tale Spin and its team of storytellers and writers intend to highlight the connections between individuals in our local and broader community. The 20 to 30 minute program also highlights songs from musicians who are from the Long Beach, CA area.
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This is the podcast of Izzy Rock, tales from real people discussing everyday life. Izzy is from Dayton, Ohio and also releases Gem City Podcast, a podcast about Dayton. This is Tales From The Hardside
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In a world where truth often feels stranger than fiction, PERPLEXED was born from our obsession with the unexplained, the unsolved, and the utterly mystifying. We started this podcast because we believe every mystery deserves to be heard, every victim deserves justice, and every unexplained phenomenon challenges what we think we know about reality. From chilling true crime cases that baffle investigators to paranormal encounters that defy logic, we dive deep into the stories that keep us awa ...
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A Melbourne based musician delving into the local music and art scene and rambling incoherently about the music he loves and why he loves it.
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The legendary Philadelphia Spectrum Arena- America's Showplace! A podcast session about the Philadelphia Spectrum Concerts! From 1967-2009, the Spectrum held and hosted close to 1500 concerts and shows. The Stones, Springsteen, Billy Joel, Zeppelin and the Dead. We will delve in to the performances, recordings and memories. Featuring perspectives from your host Bob Hill and guests, including national and local photographers, the radio, print and media who covered the shows and performers, Sp ...
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Chatterbox has been creating a talking newspaper, primarily for vision impaired people, since 1978. The weekly digest of news from Norwich in England has been enjoyed by hundreds of people who would not have had access to local news. Our weekly recordings are being made available as podcasts to compliment our website (cbtn.org.uk) and memory stick distribution. We include news items from the Norwich Evening News along with Letters, Information Desk and at least two fascinating features every ...
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A podcast about spooky stories, unsolved mysteries, and local lore. Join Hannah, Katy, and Jarek as they mask anxiety with humor, and explore the dark, macabre, and downright creepy side of life, with a different story each week.
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Tradition, Agriculture, Livestock, and Expertise series. Interviewing local and national experts, professionals, and families. Gathering the stories that build this nation from the dirt up.
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Escape the ordinary with "The Sunday Radio Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential Sunday companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, frilm reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of A ...
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Join Matthew Cote as he sits down with successful individuals from across the nation as they take a deep dive into the foundations of their lives. Each episode explores first hand accounts of finding success and fulfillment in a wide variety of endeavors.
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Gospel DJ from Trinidad and Tobago. The mission gets me started. The music keeps me going. @TheMasterKC on all social media
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A roundtable review and discussion of recommended media from the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Take a peek behind the hospitality industry curtain with hosts Jeff Burkhart (Marin IJ’s Barfly; Best Column in California, 2021) and Kevin Blum (editor for the Marin County entertainment portal: the Marin Dish) as they are joined by industry professionals (chefs, bartenders and restaurateurs), and the media professionals who cover them - columnists, editors, influencers. Live, learn, and laugh your way through each episode. (As seen in Marin Magazine, Local Getaways, and the NY Times!).
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Join acclaimed local guitarist and musician Caleb Khuu for a deep dive into the musical minds of local singers, songwriters, and performers of Kitchener-Waterloo.
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The BiblioAsia Podcast explores Singapore stories: some unfamiliar, others forgotten, all fascinating. Does Singapore have a stone age? What’s happened to the murals at the old Paya Lebar airport? Who were some local tennis greats? Find out in this original podcast by the National Library Singapore.
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to ...
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Brad Wells Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture. Visit ThankYouSurfing.com for more... Thank You Surfing!
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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board membe ...
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Tales of the Buller is a podcast that interviews local Buller people who have had fascinating lives and who have stories to tell. From the 1968 Inangahua earthquake to the top of Denniston and beyond, we have them all. Episodes for this podcast are created at Carters Beach, Buller, New Zealand.
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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures, debates and forums recorded at live events taking place in and around Anchorage, Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers with topics that matter to the community.
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Big Locals Podcast is a podcast introducing the innovative, eccentric, and movers-and-shakers of the Denver community. Be prepared to walk through the enthusiasm of the Denverites brought to you by a not-so-local host, Ian Jimeno. If you like the content or if you just want to spread the word of the local Denver scene, be sure to download and leave a like, review, and follow. Make sure to follow the host's journey as a new Denverite on Instagram: @biglocalspodcast Shop Local, Support Local, ...
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I’m Gaz Brightman and I run VIBE Book and Music Shop in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong These podcasts have 3 purposes:- 1. To promote VIBE Book & Music Shop in Hong Kong 2. To interview local people with businesses or good stories to tell 3. To promote local authors books, musicians Tiny Desk gigs at VIBE and our other services
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Here we have a mix of topics, kind of like the local Barbershop we discuss restoration, real world issues and a little tall tale or three all sprinkled in with some dashes of paranormal so sit back grab your favorite brew and lets get to know one another or as we say here on this channel, Lets mix it up a bit!
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Equal Portion is a program that features discussions focusing on food justice, foods connecting and community building properties and the story of the food that surrounds us. Featuring interviews with individuals from all over the DMV food community and music from local artists across the DMV.
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This is a local Long Island Podcast given by a veteran drummer on the Long Island music scene. We have a variety of local professional musicians as participants. We joke, give insights and share stories about our over 4 decades of experience in the music profession.
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Welcome to High Street Tales. A Historic England podcast. Starting in Autumn 2020, specially commissioned writers on seven high streets across England began work on High Street Tales: a new storytelling initiative by Historic England to uncover the hidden histories and celebrate the everyday magic of the high street. Working both online and offline where they could, they spoke with local people to uncover memories, reflections, personal histories and local legends on and around the high stre ...
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Interviews with Columbia University Press authors.
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A regular podcast covering different aspects of English folklore, starting in East Anglia. Broadcast from the media suite at UEA, we include monthly podcasts covering a different myths, interspersed with interviews, specials and readings from local authors.
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Sermons from Round Rock Church of Christ outside of Austin, TX. Load up your phone with messages to listen to on the go.
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Stuart Klawans, "Crooked, But Never Common: The Films of Preston Sturges" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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In a burst of creativity unmatched in Hollywood history, Preston Sturges directed a string of all-time classic comedies from 1939 through 1948--The Great McGinty, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Palm Beach Story, and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek among them--all from screenplays he alone had written. Stuart Klawans' Crooked, But Never Common:…
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If you have ever wondered what would happen if Cinderella was a story about a boy, well, we warmly present The Princess on the Glass Hill! A pleasing example of the Youngest Son doing things his elder brothers can't, the real question the story asks is, would marrying this particular princess be a route to happiness? Because... who is she, really?!…
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Get Your County On – A Conversation with Commissioner Michael Naft
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Time to talk local government leadership! Gina Yager connects with Commissioner Michael Naft, the dedicated public servant who’s been modernizing Clark County government and championing traffic safety for all road users since his appointment in 2019. From his six years as District Director to Congresswoman Dina Titus to his current work chairing th…
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Strange! But true! Enjoy some of Elgin history's tiniest, yet most interesting, tidbits in this echo from January 27, 1991.By Elgin History Museum
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Chatterbox Talking Newspaper 8th January 2026
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This week's features include a piece on Anna Hill, Norfolk's (and some of Suffolk's) Round Churches as well as another piece by Derek James named "A Gap year in the Forces" alongside the regular Norwich Evening News stories!By chatterpod01
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Luna-Otera, La Luna, The Luna. A mansion of many names, but still a mansion nonetheless (and if you heard Kelsey say it wrong in the intro, no you didn't). This location is surprisingly and thankfully lacking in tragic backstories. So where do the spirits come from? This may just be a case of energies left behind where they felt most at home, and t…
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Follow the adventures of the brave little tailor as he tricks his way to ultimate success, on the strength of a misunderstanding of the meaning of 'seven at a blow...' With dim-witted giants, a daft unicorn and a king almost as tricksy as our questionable hero, it's a jolly reminder that guts can come in any size. If you are unfamiliar with the Lan…
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We often assume the Ten Commandments are an irrelevant or boring list of rules, but in this series, The Ten Words, we explore how they are relational directions that reveal God’s very nature and the life we so desperately crave as those made in God’s image.By Zane Witcher
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“How can these things be?” is a question we ask in frustration, grief, and self-reflection as we face messes, broken relationships, and patterns we can’t seem to escape. This question echoes across time because it names the tension between our hopes and our reality. The good news is that through Jesus, the Spirit moves into even the most tender pla…
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In this Christmas Eve message, we announce the good news that Jesus is still approachable for all who have either overlooked His story or become overfamiliar with it.By Zane Witcher
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The Bell Witch | Paranormal | Ep.157
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Send us a text In 1818 John Bell and his family were tormented by the Bell Witch. A witch claiming to be a scorned woman Kate Batts who would stop at nothing until John Bell was dead. One of Americas most documented haunting, a tourist attraction that has stood the test of time! Support the show Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any…
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On this episode of Café Kit of the Month, Sam sits down with Isaac Shaw. Isaac breaks down his outstanding performance, finishing 2nd in the State 3000m, and walks us through his summer of training. He also shares his experience with precision gels, gives an early review of the up-and-coming NVR running apparel—with a focus on the Ghost Singlet—and…
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Sam and Katie kick off the New Year with a proper catch-up, chatting New Year’s resolutions and recapping their training weeks as usual. Café Kit of the Week Nike Vaporfly 4 Brooks Glycerin Max Zwift subscription Huge congrats to Alex Bui, who takes out this month’s Run Havoc $100 voucher 🏃♂️🎉By talesfromthevalleypodcast
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Do you have more than 3 hogs in your yard? Did you walk on the grass in Gifford Park? Does your sleigh lack bells?! Well, be glad it's not 1883 when all of these things were against Elgin's Municipal Ordinances. Take some legal advice from this December 2, 2002 echo and clean up your act.By Elgin History Museum
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The History and Antiquities of the Parish of St Davids
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King Arthur, Christian saints and very un-christian Druids! Let's explore our earliest collection to date, George W Manby's 1801 work, The History and Antiquities of the Parish of St Davids. 'Although the life of Saint David will come within the class of its bishops, yet it may not be improper, in this place, to give some few features of this vener…
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This week, Pastor Rodney Charles from Bethel Apostolic Church in Stony Plain joins us to share a word. Scripture References: Genesis 11:1-9 Genesis 12:1-2 Saints Church is a local church network based in Alberta, Canada. We go to places no one wants to go and do things no one thought possible so that anyone and everyone can discover hope and life i…
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Tales Of The Motherland Vol. 19 [Master KC x OBD]
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A new year means new stories to be told. Volume 19 is out!!! Much thanks to OBD for working with me every time. Press play and enjoy. Tracklist: telegra.ph/Tales-Of-The-Motherland-Vol-19-Master-KC-x-OBD-01-04 Website: themasterkc.com
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Today's Lang Fairy Tale is a strange one: Trusty John, in which the behaviour of all of the characters is questionable at best! For what would be nicer than marrying your kidnapper? And why not shoot a horse with a pistol? Or, indeed, smear a statue with the blood of your children?! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal col…
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This week, Pastor Jeremy shares a word with us as we get ready to head into 2026. Scripture References: Joshua 1:10-11 Joshua 3:1-5 Deuteronomy 4:9 Joshua 5:11-12 Joshua 3:14-17 Joshua 4:10 Joshua 3:5 Saints Church is a local church network based in Alberta, Canada. We go to places no one wants to go and do things no one thought possible so that an…
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Today's Lang Fairy Tale is the classic cautionary tale about too much curiosity - Blue Beard! Of course, it's unfortunate our heroine married a murderer with a suspicious blue beard, but she certainly couldn't say that he didn't warn her not to go into the locked room... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections wer…
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The year 2025 is in the history books. But what did it all mean? In this special series, host Richard J Hannah guides you through the headlines, the upheavals, and the surprises that shaped our world. We go beyond the news cycle to connect the dots between politics, innovation, climate, and society, piecing together the story of a transformative ye…
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Crime, saloon trouble led to South Elgin's incorporation
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South Elgin's road to incorporation was as bumpy as its unpaved portion of Route 31. Learn about the details in this echo from June 25, 1989.By Elgin History Museum
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Megan Bryson and Kevin Buckelew eds., "Buddhist Masculinities" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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While early Buddhists hailed their religion's founder for opening a path to enlightenment, they also exalted him as the paragon of masculinity. According to Buddhist scriptures, the Buddha's body boasts thirty-two physical features, including lionlike jaws, thighs like a royal stag, broad shoulders, and a deep, resonant voice, that distinguish him …
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The Civil Servant in Charge of Clean and Green Singapore, Lee Ek Tieng
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Lee Ek Tieng (1933–2025) was the civil servant who headed the clean-up of the Singapore River, had the foresight to modernise the sanitation system, and ensured water self-sufficiency for Singapore. Writer Samantha Boh tells us how he did it with his colleagues and earned their respect. Samantha Boh is a journalist and an author who covers the envi…
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Just a little light stuff to bring in the new year. But don't be fooled, this year is gonna be jam packed, so strap in, folks. Good luck in 2026 everyone, this year's for you! Check out our affiliates: Javvycoffee.com Use code ORSO77605 to get 15% off every order. Venomscent.com Use code ORSO28248 to get 10% off every order. Donate monthly here: ht…
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In this month's update episode we're welcoming in 2026 in style - ideally in the form of a dark-haired stranger... In addition to speaking about New Years traditions, and why they're confusing, as usual, the episode features Three Ravens news and updates from the last month, and the things we're looking forward to in the month ahead, along with exc…
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The Christmas season continues at Chatterbox- along with the local news and happenings, our regular history feature by Richard Matthew tells the story of historical Christmas through the diary entries of writers including Samuel Pepys and Charles Dickens, and we hear about the once thriving Christmas cracker industry in Norwich.…
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Chatterbox Norfolk Magazine January 2026 Edition 151
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In this edition of Norfolk magazine, we look to the year ahead while we hear from Norfolk based actress Jessie Buckley about the Oscar award winning production of the new Film Hamnet, how doctors are defying gravity and saving lives with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, and much more for the new year from all over Norfolk and regular columnist, Mike…
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Believe it or not, Elgin's history included its own fall guys
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The stories of Robert Meggison, Ed Souzla and Shanty Pask have something in common. Tune into this echo from May 14, 2001 to find out what it is.By Elgin History Museum
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Nourishing rest, much-needed reconnection, and a message in a rainbow… sometimes we have to follow the unexpected to arrive exactly where we’re meant to be. For travel creator and swimwear founder Becca Ingle, a babymoon in Cabo San Lucas became a long-overdue reset. Traveling without their children for the first time in a decade, Becca and her hus…
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Sam chats with Tim Manuel, a huge part of the KJ’s community. Tim rediscovered his love of running during the Covid lockdowns after first lacing up in his junior years—and he’s been flying ever since. From a 2:11 PB over 800m through to an agonisingly close sub-3 marathon attempt at last year’s Sydney Marathon (3:00:50), Tim’s range is seriously im…
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110 | Connor Baty: Flow Without Fame - Zion First Ascents, Rope Soloing & Unsponsored Climbing
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22-year-old Zion crusher Connor Baty on first ascents, rope soloing the Triple Wall in 12 hours, and why he climbs without sponsors. Kora FA, Towers of the Virgin, and living the unsponsored dream. Today's guest is 22-year-old silent crusher from Zion, Connor Baty. Connor has been climbing since he was 8 years old, with key early development as a t…
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For the second Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have a less well-known one for you - Prince Darling. It's a tale which reminds us that having a great father, phenomenal wealth, and the Fairy Truth on your side doesn't mean you will grow up to be a good person - and that sometimes being turned into a terrifying chimera is t…
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Welcome to the 11th season of the taboo podcast series from Las Vegas. Hear series creator Madeira Desouza as he takes you on a journey to taboo.
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Episode 10: In 1956, enrollment in our schools soared and 1400 kindergartners made triple shifts necessary. A new Robbinsdale Senior High School opened at Toledo and 37th Avenues. The old high school on Regent became Robbinsdale Junior High, and our School District 24 was changed to School District 281. 1957 was the first year the school district’s…
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Episode 9: Nestled into the rolling hills north and west of Minneapolis, the City of Robbinsdale slept soundly through the first half of the twentieth century. In the years following World War II, residents of the little bedroom community woke up to a building boom. During the 1940s and 50s, Robbinsdale added over 10,000 souls. Inside the city’s th…
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Episode 8: In this episode, we dive in with the Gause brothers, fly high with the Robbinsdale Civil Air Patrol, and tell the remarkable tale of Herb Schaper, the game of Cootie, and Schaper Manufacturing.By robbinsdalehistoricalsociety
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Episode 7: The Armistice Day Blizzard brought over 16 inches of snow to downtown Robbinsdale and crippled transportation throughout the region. The decade of the “forties” will never be forgotten because of World War II. Local events included the opening of a hospital in Robbinsdale, municipal liquor, and the opening of Lee Elementary School.…
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Episode 6: This decade will be remembered for the “Depression,” the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the PWA (Public Works Administration), Highway construction, our own wells for water, and a lot of “helpfulness to others". On November 7, 1938, the vote to change from a village to a City was carried. On December 8, 1938, at 8:00 p.m., the new …
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Episode 5: Our dream of a high school in Robbinsdale came true in 1935, when the federal government’s Public Works Administration (PWA) program added $135,000 to the $124,000 approved by taxpayers for construction. Ground was broken in March 1936, and the building was dedicated with impressive ceremonies on May 19, 1937.…
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Episode 4: Robbinsdale had an unprecedented building boom in the 1920s. The population of the little village swelled to just under 5,000 souls. Robbinsdale got a public water supply. Gas stoves were replacing the old iron wood stoves. and gas furnaces began replacing coal furnaces. Times were looking up, and people thought it would last forever.…
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Episode 3: The 1920s brought big changes to Robbinsdale. Women bobbed their hair and shortened their skirts. Whiz Bang magazine was started by Captain Billy shortly after he got out of the army. It was full of jokes for sailors and soldiers. It made no pretenses at being ‘literary’, but it tried hard to “give the boys a kick in every line.” The mag…
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Episode 2: Robbinsdale grew up in the 20th century, but with the old neighborhoods and the little main street on West Broadway, it still feels like a small town. These days, the Andrew B. Robbins name has been all but forgotten. In a metropolitan area with suburbs with names like Golden Valley, Richfield, and Eden Prairie, most people think our cit…
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Episode 1: Robbinsdale Historical Society president Pete Richie kicks off our first episode. We discussed the Robbinsdale Historical Society, its projects, museum, and mission before beginning our story in the 1850s.By robbinsdalehistoricalsociety
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For the first Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have an absolute classic - The Goose Girl. If you like talking decapitated horse heads, cheeky goose boys and a good ol' fashioned tale of comeuppance, this one's definitely for you. If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled betw…
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Get Your City Leadership On – A Conversation with Mayor Michelle Romero of City of Henderson, Nevada
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Time to talk city-building! Gina Yager sits down with Mayor Michelle Romero, the Henderson native who spent 25 years transforming her hometown from behind the scenes before voters elected her to lead Nevada’s second-largest city. From managing the development of the Water Street District – bringing new housing, retail, jobs, and entertainment to do…
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Gift #5 - Piano maker once called Elgin home
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Happy Holidays! Today is the last day of our Extra Echoes of Elgin celebration. We hope you enjoy this echo from October 12, 1981 on the Seybold Piano Company.By Elgin History Museum
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The Orange Bowl - Historic Games and Parades
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Happy New Year! And what New Year would be complete without recalling the wonder of the Orange Bowl. It was a legendary sports stadium that was home to the only Perfect Season in the NFL and a college football home-winning streak that was unrivalled. Next, what New Year celebration about the Orange Bowl would be complete without discussing one of t…
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Happy Holidays, and we hope you all enjoy a lighthearted Christmas episode where we talk miracles, weather that is unseasonably warm, and one of our favorite new past times, mad libs! Check out our affiliates: Javvycoffee.com Use code ORSO77605 to get 15% off every order. Venomscent.com Use code ORSO28248 to get 10% off every order. Donate monthly …
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Gift #4 - Winters' delights from the good ol' days
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Happy Holidays! The gifts keep coming; here is another extra Echo of Elgin, just for you. Did you know sledders used to fly down our city streets in the old days? Learn more in this echo from February 23, 2008.By Elgin History Museum
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