Best Mandy Bird Podcasts (2025)

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Hilda Saray Gómez González sobre la radio/la defensoría de audiencias 48:43

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Hilda Saray Gómez González sobre la radio, ser locutora, y los derechos y la defensoría de las audiencias Se puede leer más sobre Hila acá: https://mentesalacarta.com/conferencistas-capacitadores-coaches/hilda https://uamradio.uam.mx/sobre-uam-radio/defensoria-de-las-audiencias/By Toby Miller

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Misery Loves JT Tomlinson | EP 154 Grammar Rants, Viral Scandals & Yo-Yo Dieting 1:19:42

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JT is miserable about misplaced commas, yo-yo dieting, and the Halloween he got way too into character for. In this hilarious and insightful episode of Misery Loves Mandy, comedians dive deep into their most miserable moments and the art of turning them into jokes. This week's guest, JT Tomlinson, brings his wit and wisdom on a variety of topics, f…

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Companion (2025): "Where Does the Cum Go?" 1:54:21

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The new releases just keep coming, Spookies! This week we're covering Companion (2025), the hotly anticipated horoco/hocoro that stars some of the biggest up-and-comers in the genre. Featuring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a retro-futuristic couple — no matter how much of an oxymoron that might sound like — and with support from Lukas Gage, Har…

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Misery Loves Mandy | EP 153 – AI Love Stories, Bread Crumbing & ChatGPT Confessions 43:29

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Mandy is miserable about the future of AI sex dolls, breadcrumbing like it’s some groundbreaking concept, and holiday decorations invading summer. Welcome back to another episode of Misery Loves Mandy! In this episode, Mandy dives into the post-holiday lull, discusses early Halloween decorations, explores ChatGPT's emotional potential, and converse…

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Sinners (2025): "The Sexiest Horny Movie of the Year" 2:18:04

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If we're sticking with our sneaky theme of new releases, then we *have* to talk about Sinners (2025). One of the biggest movies to hit screens this year — and already the subject of future Oscar speculation — Ryan Coogler's latest collab with bestie Michael B. Jordan had audiences buzzing. This movie produced its fair share of both ~discourse~ and …

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Sarah Lahm on social reproduction, television, and feminism 48:25

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Sarah Lahm on social reproduction, television, and feminism You can read about her work here: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/media/staff/3353/sarah-lahmBy Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Mandy | EP 152 – Travel Fails, College Party Tricks & Pet Peeves 42:10

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Mandy is miserable about being stuck overnight at the airport, house parties that run out of booze, and Uber drivers who treat the ride like a TED Talk. In today's episode, we dive into a myriad of topics from energy drinks and the habit of always holding a drink, to the chaos of college party habits. The host reminisces about house parties and the…

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Clown in a Cornfield (2025): "Ginny & Georgia Hive Rise" 1:51:07

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Spookies, would you rather A) face off against a single clown in a cornfield B) take on one corn in a whole field of clowns or C) talk about Ginny and Georgia when you’re supposed to be recording a horror movie podcast? On our latest episode, we’re exploring all three of those options as we cover Katie Douglas in Clown in a Cornfield (2025). Based …

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Niurka Chávez sobre género, cultura comunitaria, derecho cultural, México 50:07

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Niurka Chávez sobre género, cultura comunitaria, derechos culturales, y violencia en México Se puede leer sobre su obra aquí: https://www.economiaycultura.org/taller.php?id=indicadores-y-variables-de-sostenibilidad-de-lo-culturalBy Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Fourth of July | EP 151 | Dana Moon & Dirty Diane 1:03:05

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Misery Loves Dana Moon | EP 151 – Dirty Diane, Founding F-Boys & a Drunk Constitution Dirty Diane is miserable about getting caught emotionally cheating, her ex-husband Craig, and getting kicked out of Applebee’s with flair. In this special 4th of July episode, we welcome the unpredictable and wild Dirty Diane for her first podcast appearance. From…

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Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025): "A Penny & A Bad Attitude" 1:55:19

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We may be done with the theme months for now, but just like you can never escape death, you can't really get away from a Spooky Tuesday theme event. This week, we're throwing it back to 2022's Final Destination Summer as we cover Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025). A return to the franchise with a fresh perspective on the formula, this flick dive…

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Claudia Magallanes Blanco sobre el colonialismo y los medios indígenas 59:00

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Claudia Magallanes Blanco sobre la crisis actual, el colonialismo racial, la resistencia, Zapatismo, la Malinche, y los medios indígenas Se puede leer de su obra y proyectos conectados aquí: https://www.tierracomun.net/claudia-magallanes-blanco https://periodismodeloposible.com/ https://68voces.mx/ https://cantodecenzontles.org/ Claudia Magallanes-…

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Jalyssa Dugrot and Dennis Broe on the LA protests, repression, journalism 1:08:32

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Jalyssa Dugrot and Dennis Broe on the LA protests, repression, and journalism You can learn more about Jalyssa’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/jalyssadugrot/reels/?hl=en https://www.mintpressnews.com/?s=dugrot And about Dennis here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/dennis-broe/ https://hollywoodprogressive.com/author/dennis-broe…

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Peter Crisp on Fossil Free Football, activism, and the media 57:47

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Peter Crisp on Fossil Free Football, activism, and the media You can read about this work here: https://www.fossilfreefootball.org/By Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Lulu Jovovich | EP 150 53:30

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Lulu is miserable about tourists calling Tokyo boring, discovering a gray hair, and unhinged Instagram bios that scream chaos. Join Mandy and comedian Lulu Jovovich on 'Misery Loves Mandy' as they dive into Lulu's recent trip to Japan, sharing stories about Tokyo's charm, hilarious encounters on planes, and even a surprise punk rock concert! They a…

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Black Swan (2010): "Was I Good?" 2:02:00

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We want it to be good for you, Spookies — which is why we left our final pick for Homoerotic Thriller Pride in our Patron's hands. To round out the month, we're ending with a bow and Black Swan (2010), a balletic horror that fulfills all your body horror (and body pleasure) fantasies. Starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis with supporting performa…

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Misery Loves Cruises | Matty Chymbor EP 149 56:29

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Matt is miserable about the unsettling verbiage around moles, unexpected diarrhea disasters, and the ongoing confusion about what counts as a mammal. Join Mandy and her guest Maddie Chi in this episode of Misery Loves Mandy as they dive into their recent cruise experience, discussing the highs and lows of taking a break from the entertainment indus…

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Cat People (1942): "Homo-Repressed Bird Explosion" 1:36:30

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The idea of making a movie that’s both homoerotic and thrilling is hardly new, which is why we decided to throw it back to the ‘40s for our third installment of Homoerotic Thriller Pride. On the latest Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Cat People (1942), a subtly sapphic creature feature about Irena, a recent immigrant who fears her passions may …

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Misery Loves Kat Bird | EP 148 56:33

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Kat is miserable about holding back her dark jokes, getting scammed into flashing for Instagram access, and people acting like they're doing you a favor for just doing their job. In this hilarious episode of 'Misery Loves Mandy,' comedian Kat Bird joins Mandy to discuss their comedy journeys and their most miserable moments. They dive into topics l…

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Julia Alekseyeva on activism, graphic books, and avant-garde political film 56:18

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Julia Alekseyeva on activism, Sovietism, non-fiction graphic books, the DSA, and avant-garde political film You can read about her work here: https://www.jalekseyeva.com/aboutBy Toby Miller

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Mulholland Drive (2001): "The Gay Mafia" 2:06:13

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When it comes to erotic thrillers, Mulholland Drive (2001) is one of the classics — and given that it opens with a serendipitous sapphic love story between a Hollywood hopeful and an amnesiac A-list actress, it felt like a must-do for this year's pride lineup. Though the 2.5 hour runtime may be daunting to new viewers, this movie earns every minute…

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Misery Loves Birthdays | EP 147 1:03:53

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They are miserable about birthday letdowns, over-the-top birthday people, and the panic of nearly missing a huge audition. In this special birthday episode of 'Misery Loves Mandy,' Mandy and favorite guest Chase O'Donnell dive into a laughter-filled conversation about their past birthday experiences, including Mandy's fun birthday traditions and Ch…

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Mandy Tröger on East Germany, history, journalism, Bertelsmann, Springer 48:30

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Mandy Tröger on East Germany, history, journalism, the far right, Bertelsmann, and Springer You can learn about her work here: https://www.mandytroeger.com/aboutBy Toby Miller

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Ursula Huws on labor, technology, capital, telework, and gender 55:21

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Ursula Huws on labor, technology, capital, telework, outsourcing, the OED, gender, and Jimmy Young You can read some of her work here: https://ursulahuws.wordpress.com/By Toby Miller

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The Hunger (1983): "Eternal Lover Girl" ft. Queer Cinema Catchup 2:15:05

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Happy Pride, Spookies! It's that time of year again where we become our strongest, gayest, most fabulous selves, and this month we're celebrating with Homoerotic Thriller Pride. To kick things off, we're covering The Hunger (1983), a bloodsucking bisexual romp featuring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. And since Pride is all abou…

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Misery Loves Mental Health | EP 146 1:14:03

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They are miserable about the stigma that antidepressants kill creativity, performance anxiety, and the struggle to stay productive without burning out. In this special episode of 'Misery Loves Mandy' for Mental Health Awareness Month, Mandy sits down with Macey Isaacs and Bijan Zarrabi, hosts of the podcast 'SSRI'M OK.' The discussion covers a wide…

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Mandy (2018): "Gooey Guys & Leather Daddies" 2:00:33

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For our Nic May-ge finale, we saved the best for last. We're finishing off our month-long Cage Rage by delving deep with Mandy (2018), an atmospheric adventure that explores the nature of grief and revenge. Full of rich, saturated colors and '80s rock and roll bangers, this flick is the perfect mix of vibes and emotion. Plus, it also features full-…

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TrögerMaxwellScottJhallyFreedmanKumarPickard--Robert W McChesney 1:25:01

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Mandy Tröger, Richard Maxwell, Ben Scott, Sut Jhally, Des Freedman, Deepa Kumar, and Victor Pickard on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/so…

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Farooq Sulehria on Pakistan, India, politics, the media, universities 55:27

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Farooq Sulehria on Pakistan, India, politics, the media, universities You can learn about his work here: https://www.bnu.edu.pk/faculty/dr-farooq-sulehria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z70JeVMUg8By Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Mandy | EP 145 57:59

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Mandy is miserable about breaking her no-drinking streak, friends who show up with surprise plus-ones, and men with unruly bushes killing the mood. In this episode of 'Misery Loves Mandy,' host Mandy Martino discusses a bizarre incident caught on camera involving an Amazon delivery driver. Mandy also shares her recent achievements in comedy and her…

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Drive Angry (2011): "Breaks For Pussy" 1:46:58

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It’s that time of year, Spookies! Sydney’s back in town, and that means we get to record another very special in-person episode, and this one’s all about Drive Angry (2011). For our third installment of NIC MAY-GE, we’re focusing on a grindhouse-inspired thriller where the man of the month teams up with Amber Heard. An adrenaline-fueled adventure t…

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Graeme Turner on Australian politics, culture, and universities 56:29

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Graeme Turner on Australian politics, culture, and universities You can read about Graeme’s work here: https://graemeturner.org/By Toby Miller

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Bennett, Pickard, Douglas, Williams, Delli Carpini, Gross: Bob McChesney 1:17:57

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Lance Bennett, Victor Pickard, Susan Douglas, Bruce Williams, Michael Delli Carpini, and Larry Gross on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/s…

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Misery Loves Shapel Lacey & Matty Chymbor | EP 144 56:27

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Shapel & Matty are miserable about awkward men’s steam rooms, teachers dishing out whoopins, and the complete lack of gym etiquette. Join Mandy and her two besties, Matty Chymbor and Shapel Lacey, in this hilarious episode of 'Misery Loves Mandy.' The trio dives into outrageous 'Would you rather' scenarios, share their latest jokes, and catch up on…

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Mom and Dad (2017): "Anal Beads!" 1:34:53

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They say there's no love like the kind you get from your parents — except for maybe in Mom and Dad (2017). For our second installment of NIC MAY-GE, we're leaving the coast behind and heading deep into the suburbs... and a world where mothers and fathers are mysteriously turning on their own children. With Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair teaming up fo…

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Sherry Ortner: photo-memoir, school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, film 56:53

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Sherry Ortner on photo-memoir, high school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, and independent film You can read about her here: https://www.sherryortner.com/By Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Danny Dunn | EP 143 1:06:23

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Danny is miserable about meeting his hero, being cheated on and having ADHD. In this episode of Misery Loves Mandy, comedian Mandy is joined by Danny Dunn. They dive into some of the most hilarious and awkward moments in Danny's stand-up career, including an unforgettable Chris Angel story from his childhood. They discuss the ups and downs of live …

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The Wicker Man (2006): "To Bee or Not To Bee" 1:44:06

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When one theme month ends, another begins — or at least that's the way it goes at Spooky Tuesday these days. Next up? NIC MAY-GE, a.k.a. four weeks of scary movies all dedicated to the works of Nicolas Cage. We're kicking things off with The Wicker Man (2006), an American reimagining of the 1973 folk horror, but what makes this flick most famous is…

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Ketan Joshi on artificial intelligence as the new plastic 1:01:28

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Ketan Joshi on environmental movements and coverage, the destruction of US climate data, governments, freelancing, and artificial intelligence as the new plastic You can learn about his work here: https://ketanjoshi.co/By Toby Miller

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birds, the periodic table, and applications 51:14

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birding, the periodic table, astronomy and applications You can read about Max's work here: https://www.rgbco.com/peopleBy Toby Miller

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Misery Loves Cinco De Mayo | Josh Potter & Chase O'Donnell EP 142 1:01:09

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Josh & Chase are miserable about chain restaurant shame, DMT journeys that stalled, and obnoxious public voice-to-texters. Join Mandy and guests Chase O'Donnell and Josh Potter in this hilarious episode of Misery Loves Mandy. The comedians share their experiences from previous Cinco de Mayo celebrations, discuss their struggles with drinking, and d…

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011): "Aped Out" 1:54:23

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You did it, Spookies! You survived PLANET OF THE APE-RIL! So to celebrate, we thought we'd spend our final installment exploring the new era of the franchise. In many ways, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is as much a prequel as it is a reboot, and it offers an interesting starting point for an updated look at this story. With our now extensi…

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, and resistance 55:41

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, resistance, journalism, and uncertainty You can read about her work here: https://natashalennard.com/By Toby Miller

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R Goodman J Scott K Rainwater C Robé NE Morse on higher education 58:57

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Robin Goodman, Jordan Scott, Katie Rainwater, Chris Robé, and Nicole Erin Morse on the authoritarian threat to higher education You can read about their work here: https://english.fsu.edu/faculty/robin-goodman https://sipa.fiu.edu/people/faculty/global-and-sociocultural-studies/katie-rainwater.html https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/scms/faculty/ro…

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation 58:51

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation and streamers You can read about their work here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/dennis-broe/ https://www.twinglobal.org/twin-global/speakers/marjorie-paillon#By Toby Miller

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Erika Robinson: A Passion for Lenormand, A Passion for Compassion 1:38:01

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Join me and my brilliant guest, Erika Robinson, author of "The Language of Lenormand" and the creator of "Erika's Lenormand of Hope". Erika and her colleague, Erica Peebus, designed this new and beautiful 36-card deck as a modern version of the old European tarot. Erika uses her deck for divination about and insight into current political, racial, …

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Misery Loves BK Sharad | EP 141 1:02:20

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BK is miserable about whimsical strangers third-wheeling his walks, embarrassing childhood plays, and almost staying in ROTC before a well-timed weed revelation saved him from military life. Join Mandy as she hosts comedian BK Sharad on this week's episode of Misery Loves Mandy. The duo dives into their mutual disdain for Airbnbs, recounts memorabl…

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Planet of the Apes (2001): "Waifish Chimpanzee" 1:57:50

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Alright, Spookies, we finally finished making our way through the OG flicks, which means it's time to start talking reboots. That's right, we've circled so far through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL that we're now right back at the beginning with Planet of the Apes (2001). For take two of the franchise, Tim Burton teamed up with Mark Wahlberg and Helena Bon…

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Misery Loves Easter | EP 140 Macey Isaacs & Audrey Stewart 1:12:40

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Macey & Audrey are miserable about chaotic Easter traditions, being dragged to church for communion, and the terror of having to sit on a creepy Easter Bunny’s lap. Join host Mandy, along with comedians Audrey Stewart and Macy Isaacs, for a special Easter episode where they dive into their miserable yet funny Easter moments, share chaotic family tr…

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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973): "Ape-Jesus" 2:22:03

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We're halfway through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL, Spookies! And we've just about worked our way through all of the originals. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're wrapping up that portion of our Planet of the Apes theme month as we cover Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). Taking its new Earth-bound sett…