In the late 1980s, a group of women connected through the mahjong parlors in Manhattan’s Chinatown were caught in a massive undercover drug bust. This bust was just the beginning of an even bigger case. Host Lidia Jean Kott and co-reporter Shuyu Wang interview sources who’ve never spoken on record before, including witnesses, defendants, and federal prosecutors, to reconstruct a case that still has repercussions today. The Chinatown Sting drops weekly on Tuesdays. Get early, ad-free access t ...
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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Through both audio AND video episodes, the hosts of WASD dive into the most bizarre, original and innovative releases of the indie game scene. See also: WASD Podcast: ZOMBIE MINECRAFT SHOOTER SURVIVAL PORNO MAHJONG.
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A podcast where we talk about all things mah jongg. Informative discussions and exciting guests help me create a fun and engaging podcast. Whether you are a new player or have been playing mah jongg for decades, this podcast has something for everyone. Bam! Crak! Dot! Let's talk about mah jongg!
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A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.
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Welcome to a Moms Night Out Podcast, Your Mom Group Chat with a mic: Slightly Helpful, Wildly Funny, Always Real. MNO covers topics including family, careers, friendship, pop culture, inspiring interviews and everything in between. We're your hosts and new best friends Katie & Mandy. We're working moms who will win you over with our honesty, candid humor, and relatability. Join us! New Episodes drop every Wednesday! Follow us on instagram @momsnightoutmno Check out our website https://www.mo ...
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The Art of Hobbyness is the go-to podcast for millennial moms looking to reignite creativity and make self-care a priority. Join Erin and Tam each week for fun, relatable conversations around empowering moms to explore new hobbies, find fulfillment beyond the hustle, and embrace happiness through creativity.
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Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. On the first Friday of every month, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.
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Honest talk. Hard truths. Healing starts here. Host Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance isn’t here to sugarcoat anything. She’s a recovery coach, wife, mom, woman of faith, and truth-teller who’s walked through the fire—and came out full of light. On It's Bizzy, you’ll find raw, real conversations about sobriety, marriage, faith, motherhood, second chances, and learning to start over—again and again. Whether you’re newly sober, spiritually seeking, or just trying to hold it together while life feels li ...
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OUT TO LUNCH finds Baton Rouge Business Report Editor Stephanie Riegel combining her hard news journalist skills and food background: conducting business over lunch. Baton Rouge has long had a storied history of politics being conducted over meals, now the Capital Region has an equivalent culinary home for business: Mansur's. Each week Stephanie holds court over lunch at Mansur's and invites members of the Baton Rouge business community to join her. You can also hear the show on WRKF 89.3FM.
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Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history as the first set of all-female quintuplets born in the United States. After 10 incredible seasons of our hit TV show OutDaughtered on TLC, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our extraordinary life like never before. Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising a family of 8, share unfiltered stories from our journey, and explore everything from parent ...
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Join Erica and Emma on a study date as they share unique individual Asian-American experiences.
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Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success for Midlife Women, with Cheryl Fischer
Cheryl Fischer, Life Coach for Midlife Women
Did you wake up one morning and realize that you’ve hit midlife? Your forties (or fifties!) are here. You thought by now you’d have six figures in your retirement fund, have the confidence to speak up at work and in your relationships, and would have learned to love your body by now. As a woman over 40, you've read and listened to all the self help and taken the experts’ advice, whether it’s thinking positively, joining the 5am club, or posting notes to yourself around the house. With every ...
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Keep culture and tradition alive at the mahjong table
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17:34How do we keep family traditions alive? For some people, it's by speaking their heritage language, or learning how to cook family recipes. For Nicole Wong, it was through games — specifically, learning the ins and outs of Mahjong. Her research led her to start the Mahjong Project, and to write a book about what she was learning called Mahjong: Hous…
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Episode 600: 600 Episodes Strong: Bizzy & Kari's Mahjong Madness—Tiles, Talks & Epic Friendships!
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44:55Send us a text SIX HUNDRED EPISODES! Can you believe it?! I am absolutely over the moon to be celebrating this massive milestone with all of you today. For Episode 600, I wanted to bring you something truly special, high-energy, and a reminder that life is meant to be lived out loud—and yes, you can have the absolute best time ever while sober or j…
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61. Changemakers: Mahjong in Midlife for Friendship and Brain Health, with Tori Rittinger
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29:02In this Changemakers episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl sits down with Tori Rittinger, founder of Talk Tiles to Me, the first Mahjong studio in the DMV area. And this conversation isn’t just about a game. It’s about what midlife women are craving most: community, joy, and real brain exercise, all wrapped into one playful, addictive hobby. Tori sh…
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Finding Community Through Mahjong with Ali
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32:26Erin & Tam chat with Ali from Magpie Mahjong who, after moving to a new city, used mahjong as a way to find her people and eventually launch a tutoring business built on play and connection. We dive into how hobbies create space for belonging, how Ali grew from newcomer to community builder, and why connection is one of the most powerful forms of s…
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Where ICE came from, and where it needs to go
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18:30In 2018, in light of some pretty aggressive rhetoric and policies being enacted by the Trump administration, many people were asking a pretty direct question: Should ICE be abolished? Seven years later, amidst arguably even harsher policies and language, many are still asking that same question. So today, on the second installment in our Code Switc…
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64. Hormones, Health, And Vibrant Aging - Putting It All Together, with Dr. Prudence Hall
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38:46Ever wondered what it would look like to age with energy, clarity, and confidence instead of decline? What if midlife—especially menopause—wasn’t something to just “get through,” but an opportunity to feel better than you have in years? In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I sit down with renowned OBGYN Dr. Prudence Hall to talk about what she cal…
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Merry Christmas from The Busbys and a little Bonus Surprise for Danielle
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16:31Wishing you and Yours a very Merry Christmas! We reflect on the past year of all the great memories that our Podcast has brought! But there is a little bonus at the end with Danielle's Live Reaction to Adam's Last Surprise! Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history…
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Episode 602- Your Way Back to Simplicity When the World Feels Like Too Much with Rosanne Terzian RN, CLC
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46:51Send us a text Merry Christmas and Happy New Year In Episode 562, I am joined by the wonderful Rosanne Terzian. We go way back as mothers and friends, and our conversation explores our shared backgrounds—comparing the beautiful traditions of Armenian and Italian Catholicism—and how those cultural roots shaped the women we are today. As a Certified …
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What the 1968 fight for ethnic studies classes teaches us about today
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40:35The fight over the soul of higher education is very alive right now, with the Trump administration engaged in dozens of investigations and multiple lawsuits against colleges and universities around the country. Billions of research dollars at those schools have been frozen, too. So today, in a special series called Code Switch History Class, we're …
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•Episode 601: I’m Done With the Holiday Blues—Here is How I’m Reclaiming My Joy and Planning for 2026.
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23:56Send us a text I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but we have officially crossed the 600-episode mark! As I step into Episode 601, my heart is just overflowing with gratitude for you. Whether you’ve been with me since day one or you just found the show, thank you for allowing me into your ears and your lives. In this episode, I’m getting very re…
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Seasonal depression isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like low energy, less joy, or feeling off without knowing why. Erin & Tam talk about how seasonal shifts affect mood, especially for millennial moms, and why honoring your capacity through gentle hobbies can be a form of self-care, not giving up. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com…
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63. What HRT Changed About My Midlife Health, Mindset, and Hormones
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27:01Ever wonder if the way you’re feeling in midlife is just “how it’s supposed to be now”—or if something deeper is going on? In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I’m sharing my own hormone replacement therapy (HRT) journey and what ultimately led me to say yes to exploring it. I’ve interviewed experts on menopause and hormones before, but this time,…
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EP 63 - Our Favorite Christmas Traditions as a Family of 6 Kids
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52:36Christmas in a house with six kids is full of chaos, joy, and a whole lot of tradition. 🎄 In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle Busby share their favorite Christmas traditions as a family of six kids — from Secret Sister shopping and cinnamon roll mornings to slowing down Christmas Day and focusing on memories over gifts. As their…
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The holiday season is in full swing, and Katie and Mandy are getting festive with a holiday This or That—cozy nights, chaotic traditions, and everything in between. Then it’s on to New Year vibes and what moms are officially leaving behind in 2025, from mom guilt and toxic friendships to group texts and uncomfortable jeans. It’s festive, funny, and…
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The fight over public education, from Texas to the White House
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38:24For months, the Trump administration has been making moves to dismantle the Department of Education — with mixed success. But when it comes to the fight over public education, some of the most significant dustups are happening on the local level, with school boards around the country. Today, we're looking at one of those fights, which played out in…
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Episode 599- Gratitude Over Gifts: What Truly Matters This Season
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23:00Send us a text Happy Holidays...Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah Bizzy Fam,"In a world that often feels overwhelming and dark, how do we hold onto the light? Join me for a heartfelt conversation where I share my personal journey through the challenges of life, the strength I found in recovery, and the profound significance of living with faith, joy,…
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Fresh off their time at BGG Con, RJ & Drew join James on the show to talk about their wild array of dusty, feisty, sometimes wacky and weird plays from their week in Dallas, Texas. Recent plays of Dune the Dice Game, West Riding Revisited, Nur Peanuts, Symbioz, VOC! and so much more. Enjoy the show! 3:21 BGG Con Vibes & Themes 12:18 Neuland 17:39 W…
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Why the Holidays Feel So Fast (And How Hobbies Help Moms Slow Down)
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13:05If you blink and suddenly it’s January, you’re not alone. For millennial moms, the holidays come with invisible labor, endless deadlines, and the pressure to make everything magical. Erin & Tam talk about what’s really causing the “fast season” feeling and how simple, cozy holiday hobbies can help you step out of survival mode and into slower, more…
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The evolution of blackface in the age of AI
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15:58With AI image and video generators, it's become easier than ever to create hyper-realistic clips of almost anything. Today, we're looking at the landscape of AI influencers that depict Black people in various ways, from the mildly stereotypical to the ultra-demeaning. And we're talking to writer Zeba Blay about why she thinks these types of videos …
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62. What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Money and Retirement Planning, with Shari Rash
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44:49Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stressed, behind, or unsure about money, retirement planning, or your financial future? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, financial advisor Shari Rash joins me to break down money mindset, retirement planning, financial confidence, and the real emotional side of fina…
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EP 62 - We Were Done. Here’s What Finally Pushed Us Over the Edge
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52:18In this raw and unfiltered episode, Adam and Danielle open up about the real breaking point that pushed them to finally step away from filming. From years of spiritual battles to emotional exhaustion, we’re sharing the side of our journey that the cameras never showed — the moments that nearly broke us… and the faith that put us back together. We t…
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Episode 598- Christmas Sparkle & Sacrifice: Shawn Dee & Tina's CB Jewelry Faith Fest Unleashed!
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45:08Send us a text Bizzy fam! Episode 598 is your Christmas soul-party—Shawn Dee Sharrett and Tina Elliott Boyd, the unstoppable duo powering CB Jewelry, light up the holiday with faith-fueled fire! We're dishing on sacrifice that honors the season, jewelry that screams "God's got us," evolving family traditions, and the raw joy of giving back amid lif…
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Chatting About Women We Love, Brian Walshe, and Google Searches
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40:48This week on Moms Night Out, Katie and Mandy catch up on solo parenting chaos, too-tight tights, and Mandy’s big day at the Massachusetts Conference for Women - from powerhouse speakers to unexpected aha moments. Then the moms take a sharp left into true-crime territory with the latest on the Brian Walshe trial and the jaw-dropping Google searches …
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In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning?
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30:49Over the past few weeks, President Trump has amplified derogatory and stereotypical comments about people from Afghanistan. He's derided Somalians as a whole, and specifically targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. And he's said he will end immigration from "Third World countries." So in a political climate where rhetoric like this has become normalize…
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Episode 597 From Busyness to Being: Lessons on Aging, Stillness, and the Value of 'No'
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21:56Send us a text In Episode 597, "Finding Stillness in a Busy World," Elizabeth I look at the journey of aging and personal growth, sharing candid reflections on life's transitions. I explore the transformative power of embracing quietness, especially amidst the hectic holiday season, and how prioritizing stillness over busyness is essential for ment…
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The Hobby of Doing Nothing (And Why You Probably Need It)
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16:42Millennial women grew up being told to hustle, overachieve, and stay busy. But what if your most creative, grounded self is waiting in the pockets of time where you do absolutely nothing? Erin & Tam explore the link between quiet moments and creativity, the guilt millennial women feel around rest, and how stillness can help you reconnect with your …
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Remembering disability activist Alice Wong
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16:40Alice Wong was a major force in disability activism. She passed away last month at the age of 51. For Here and Now, reporter Elissa Nadworny speaks with Yomi Young about Wong’s impact as a fellow activist, and what she leaves behind as a friend. Subscribe to Here and Now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: pod…
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My Winnipeg (2007) | Dir. Guy Maddin
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1:39:50In this episode, we discuss Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg, including Maddin's use of repetition, the representation of memory, and the film's blending of fact and fiction. See where My Winnipeg is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's My Winnipeg Blu-ray • My Winnipeg (The Criterion Channel) • Guy Maddin and Robert Enri…
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EP 61 - Are We Ruining Christmas? Telling Our Kids the Truth About Santa
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46:34⚠️ Parent-only episode alert: If you’ve got little ears around who still believe in the magic of Christmas, maybe save this one for later!In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle get real about Christmas, Santa, and the Elf on the Shelf now that their girls are 10. From accidentally throwing away all the elves during a move (yep, ALL…
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Episode 596 Baker Act Lifelines: Mark Astor's Legal Hack to Rescue Families from Addiction Hell!
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49:31Send us a text Welcome back, Bizzy Fam! In Episode 596, we are diving into a heavy but absolutely critical topic that touches so many families: the legal side of mental health and addiction. I sat down with legal advocate Mark Astor, a powerhouse attorney who has been in the game since 1994. Mark’s background is incredible—born and raised in the UK…
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Chatting About Women's Pay, Hot Takes and Killer Toys
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20:56On today’s episode, Katie and Mandy break down why the gender pay gap is widening again - from return-to-office pressures to childcare challenges and the surprising Gen Z twist where young women are actually out-earning men. Then they rapid-fire their funniest hot takes (Crocs, cold pizza, toilet paper wars) and run through this year’s “10 Worst To…
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How the Trump administration is reshaping immigration
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40:37The Trump administration has been firing immigration judges, despite the fact that there’s a massive backlog of immigration cases that need rulings. Ximena Bustillo, NPR’s immigration and DHS reporter, has spotted a trend: many of the judges let go have previous experience in immigration defense. At the same time, the Trump administration has alloc…
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