Best Nether Podcasts (2025)

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We Have A Technical 570: The Nether Regions of Synth Funk 58:49

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Fresh off her performance at Terminus Festival, we're happy to present our interview with Mari Kattman on this week's episode of We Have A Technical. Her new record Year Of The Katt is a statement of arrival of Kattman as a solo artist and producer after having heard her in collaborative capacities for years, and she talks with us extensively about…

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EP140 - Information Whiskey: Leg Day, Dutch Rolls, and Answering Machines 1:02:02

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Welcome to another Information Whiskey post-maintenance flight where apparently we need more whiskey. Ben's out here doing multi-engine training in a Beechcraft Duchess and discovering that single-engine work is basically "leg day" for pilots. Meanwhile, Brian's back in the air after a month-long hiatus (because life gets in the way when you're a m…

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Fantastic Four! (Geek Gab, Episode 395!) 1:25:31

3d ago1:25:31

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RIP Ozzy and the Hulkster! o7We review FANTASTIC FOUR!By Geek Gab

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We Have A Technical 569: Terminus 2025 Recap 1:49:52

7d ago1:49:52

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Our favourite time of the year's come and gone with Terminus: Modulation in the books. Four days, thirty-one acts, and a goodly amount of beer later, we're here to break down all of the festivities which took place this past weekend in Calgary. Pleasant surprises, hot prospects, and the odd swing and a miss, you'll get the blow by blow details on t…

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Bonus Ep. 5—Call It FRISCO Part Two—Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict 26:04

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In "Call It FRISCO, Part 2," host Knox Bronson defends his podcast's name, "The Secret History of Frisco," against objections from hither and thither, including the Reddit San Francisco group. Historical figures like Emperor Norton and madam Sally Stanford each make an appearance, showcasing their differing views on the term "Frisco." "Colorful cha…

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EP139 - MOSAIC for All Pilots: Ted Read 700 Pages So You Don't Have To 1:21:40

9d ago1:21:40

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The aviation world just got flipped upside down! At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the FAA dropped the MOSAIC bomb—the biggest shake-up to general aviation since 2004. Sport pilots can now fly aircraft with stall speeds up to 59 knots, and now have access to four-seat aircraft. But this isn't just about sport pilots—MOSAIC fundamentally reshapes the …

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Catalytic Comics! (Geek Gab, Episode 394!) 1:20:14

10d ago1:20:14

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Special Guest: Catalytic Comics! Sci Fi Action!https://catalyticcomics.com/https://www.x.com/CatalyticComicsBy Geek Gab

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We Have a Commentary: Flesh Field, "Viral Extinction" 1:05:24

11d ago1:05:24

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On the occasion influential 1999 debut "Viral Extinction" being remastered, we're happy to welcome back Flesh Field's Ian Ross to the podcast to discuss the record in its entirety with us. We're touching on how the record reflected Ian's influences but also pointed towards a new vision for dark electro, how limitations in gear both hindered and hel…

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Bonus Ep. 4—FRISCO NOIR With Rachel Walther—The Maltese Falcon No.1 (1931) & No.2 (1941) and Dark Passage (1947) 47:38

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In this episode, the first of a series, Knox Bronson, host of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast, welcomes Rachel Walther, a film noir expert and author, to discuss the genre's connection to San Francisco. Walther, who writes for the Film Noir Foundation's "Noir City" magazine and has a forthcoming book on "Dog Day Afternoon," highlights San Fr…

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We Have A Technical 568: Baguettes of Spaghetti 1:20:12

14d ago1:20:12

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It's a "Born To Runner Up" themed episode this week, as we're each picking five of our second favourite records by specific artists. From underrated comebacks to idiosyncratic personal faves, we had a lot of fun making cases for each of these. We're also chiming in on the new NIN track from the forthcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack.…

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More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine at Midlife 31:46

15d ago31:46

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Resources: American Migraine Foundation American Migraine Foundation: Why Don't We Use the Terms "migraines," "migraine headaches" and "migraineur"? Canadian Headache Society In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Claire Sandoe, MD, MSc, neurologist, educator, and American Migraine Foundation board member, for a discus…

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EP138 - Cargo Pants Season and $70 Friends: CFII Nathan Ballard Answers Feedback (Ted Live from Oshkosh) 58:43

16d ago58:43

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The crew tackles listener Zach R's dilemma about "feeding our souls and starving our wallets" when it comes to aviation passion. Ted broadcasts live from under his airplane wing at Oshkosh (complete with random interruptions from Captain Jeff and the APG crew), while Ben, Brian, and special guest Nathan Ballard brainstorm creative ways to make flyi…

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Ep. 4—The Story of Johnny Ochsner, The Rich Kid Romeo, and the Lovesick Stowaways 45:47

16d ago45:47

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The episode chronicles the romantic life of Johnny Ochsner, a young Oakland oil heir whose escapades in the 1940s became international news. Marguerite Faye Human and Teresa Briston, separately stowawayed across the Pacific in pursuit of Johnny, driven by dreams of marriage. The story involves underage sex, a high-seas burglary, and the interventio…

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SuperGab! (Geek Gab, Episode 393!) 1:23:31

19d ago1:23:31

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Superman Review Show!By Geek Gab

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We Have A Technical 567: Never Make Eye Contact 1:22:21

21d ago1:22:21

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This week's two albums format has us discussing two records separated by a number of years but both abutting upon dark electro even as both artists work to define their own separate aesthetic: Moral Cleansing, the first full-length from TBM producer SARIN, and Contempt, the debut of Tom Shear's Assemblage 23. We're also talking the Pixel Grip/Travi…

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EP137 - OG Chris Returns! Taking Aviation Breaks Without Guilt 1:01:31

23d ago1:01:31

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After a year-long aviation hiatus, the legend himself returns! Chris Moran, the original midlife pilot who started it all, is back in the cockpit and spilling the raw truth about what happens when life pulls you away from flying. In this emotional reunion episode, Chris delivers the reality check every pilot needs to hear: "I want this to be a joy …

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John C. Wright! (Geek Gab, Episode 392!) 1:14:07

23d ago1:14:07

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Interview with Grandmaster of Science Fiction John C. Wright!By Geek Gab

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We Have A Technical 566: My Boo 1:09:11

28d ago1:09:11

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As is our custom when there's a new record from industrial legends Laibach, we're taking to the podcast to discuss it rather than simply knocking out a review. A deeply collaborative record between Slovenian and Iranian musicians, Alamut is a record steeped in history and which draws together diverse strands of Laibach's own musical past and future…

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EP136 - Information Whiskey: The Tool in the Plane is Us 59:28

30d ago59:28

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In this Information Whiskey session, Ben achieves peak midlife status by straining his back loading golf clubs into his airplane, proving that "we are the joke." Meanwhile, Brian gets voice recognized at an FBO after some night flying adventure, and Ted successfully converts his partner from "scrambling for handholds" to enjoying turbulence on flig…

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Brian Niemeier's NETHEREAL Returns! (Geek Gab, Episode 391!) 1:41:21

1M ago1:41:21

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Brian Niemeier's first novel, NETHEREAL, with a new special edition!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-special-editionBy Geek Gab

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Bonus Episode 3—When Sally Stanford Kicked Humphrey Bogart Out Of Her Flagship Pleasure Palace At 1144 Pine Street In 1941 43:29

1M ago43:29

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This bonus episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" podcast delves into the scandalous lives intertwined with San Francisco's notorious madam, Sally Stanford. Born Mabel Busby in 1903, Stanford's early life of poverty and a wrongful imprisonment for cashing stolen checks fueled her determination to achieve financial independence. By 21, she opened…

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We Have a Technical 565: Undead King Of Cartoons 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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In a wide-ranging open topic conversation, we discuss our thoughts about the purpose, value, and reception of negative music reviews in Our Thing. What's the line between constructive criticism and a hatchet job? Why write them or, conversely, avoid writing them? All that and plenty of questions in between await on the latest episode of We Have A T…

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EP135 - Dehydrated to Perfection with Erica Gilbert 1:00:23

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Time for a heat dome intervention. Weather expert and certified mensch/CFII/CSIP Erica Gilbert returns to explain why we're all flying around in "the most expensive tin can you could sit in" and why Brian's brilliant idea of turning a boneyard 152 into a backyard sauna might actually be profitable. Learn why high temperatures make us all like moms …

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Christopher DiNote! (Geek Gab, Episode 390!) 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

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Author and editor Christopher DiNote joins the gab!https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QPTWCMVBy Geek Gab

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We Have a Commentary: Cold Cave, "Cherish the Light Years" 41:43

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For this month's Patreon-supported bonus podcast, we're talking about the second LP from Wes Eisold's post-punk/synthpop act Cold Cave. A record that has taken on more emotional resonance as it (and we!) have aged, so there's gonna be a lot of talk about feelings, not to mention Cold Cave's unique place in the transition from the landfill post-punk…

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We Have a Technical 564: Get It Together 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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We have a classic two albums episode for you this week folks, including the last decidedly industrial-related work from German act The Galan Pixs, plus the experimentation of latter-era Portion Control with their SEEDEP3. We're also looking ahead at some records set to be released in the back half of 2025.…

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EP134 - CAF Adventures, Heat Domes, and Shredded Tubes 1:04:34

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The crew welcomes Dev Cannon, who exemplifies the CAF mission by going from aviation newcomer to Music City Wing Commander in just a few years, leading 70 volunteers in preserving warbird history. Dev explains how the CAF's 19,000 international members keep aviation heritage alive through everything from flyovers at memorial services to introducing…

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Ep. 3—The Secret Life of Bob Patterson, The Charming Ex-Con Who Terrrorized High Society With His Column, "Freddie Francisco Observes" In The 1940s 43:28

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The Secret Life of Freddie Francisco: A Rogue's Rise and Fall This episode of "The Secret History of Frisco" delves into the captivating, often scandalous, life of Bob Patterson, a writer of prodigious talent and even more prodigious roguishness. Under the pen name Freddie Francisco, Patterson became Northern California's most powerful newspaper co…

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Author J.M. Anjewierden! (Geek Gab, Episode 389!) 1:15:31

1M ago1:15:31

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J.M. Anjewierden, author of THE BLACK CHRONICLES, joins us this week to talk about science fiction!By Geek Gab

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A Smarter Approach to Pelvic and Hormonal Health with Jenna Perkins 35:25

2M ago35:25

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In this episode, Jenna Perkins, RN, WHNP-BC, a board-certified women’s health and gender-related nurse practitioner and founder of DiscovHER Health joins us for a discussion about the importance understanding of pelvic health, which includes both urinary, bladder and gynecological issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause, the growing r…

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We Have a Technical 563: Khan and Hammer 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

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We're catching up with a whole slew of news and live show business off the top of this episode as your regularly scheduled ID:UD programming resumes, and we're returning to the ever-popular Pick Five format. From powernoise to goth rock we're each picking some especially long tracks and talking about how that length has shaped our impressions of th…

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EP133 - Ice Bags in Your Nether Regions: Remote Field Breakdown Survival Guide 57:47

2M ago57:47

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The guys tackle the inevitable reality of breaking down away from home - and yeah, "you did it to yourself by choosing to take on flying in midlife." They get real about emergency prep: "have a leatherman, have zip ties, have tape" and for the love of all that's holy, "cash is options, cash is flexibility." Brian drops wisdom about proactive mainte…

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Bonus Episode No. 2—Interview with Paul Drexler, Author of "Notorious San Francisco: True Tales of Crime, Passion, and Murder" 52:39

2M ago52:39

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In this episode, I talk to author and historian Paul Drexler about the crime and vice rooted in the very birth of San Francisco and their evolution and influence in the city for the next hundred years. People and groups discussed in the episode include the Sydney Ducks, the Hounds, the San Francisco Police Department, Donna Fine, Sally Stanford, Bo…

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Pinkerton's Ghosts! (Geek Gab, Episode 388!) 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Ben Wheeler returns to the Geek Gab! We're going to talk about Mission: Impossible, his new "Throne of Hades" kickstarter, and whatever else comes up!Pinkerton's Ghosts: Throne of Hades Animatic!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superversiveradio/pinkertons-ghosts-throne-of-hades-animatic/description…

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We Have a Technical 562: To The Left 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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The passing of legendary Nitzer Ebb frontman Douglas J. McCarthy is the only thing we could talk about on this week's podcast. Forgive us if this episode is a bit more scattered than usual; news of McCarthy's passing came out less than an hour before our recording, but we wanted to at least get some of our thoughts about his work and legacy out, as…

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EP132 - Information Whiskey: Smart Charts and Fish Finders 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Ben raves about Garmin Smart Charts as a potential ForeFlight killer, while the gang shares their biggest radio pet peeves - from the dreaded "with you" to "fish finder." Brian explains why his ignition wires "date back to when Jimi Hendrix was an unknown rising guitarist," and they dive into listener feedback about check ride prep (spoiler: don't …

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We Have a Technical 561: A Place on Earth 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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On this week's episode of We Have a Technical, Alex is joined by Chris Hewitt of Terminus Festival to discuss the history of our favourite annual gathering of bands and fans of Our Thing, as well as the logistics of putting on a big event, the finer points of arranging a line-up, and what acts we're most excited for in this year's fest! It's a grea…

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EP131 - 4% Gain to Go Pants Less - Cross Country Cockpit Organization 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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The crew tackles long cross-country cockpit organization after Ted's epic 5,400-mile journey reveals that going "pants-free" provides a "4% gain" in performance (wheel pants, people!). From the critical importance of blue shop towels to strategic snack placement and lumbar support, Ben, Brian, and Ted share hard-earned tips for setting up your cock…

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Horror Express Review! (Geek Gab, Episode 387!) 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

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Back to 1972 with horror classic HORROR EXPRESS!By Geek Gab

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We Have a Commentary: Jason Pettigrew on his 33 1/3 for Ministry's "The Land of Rape and Honey" 55:05

2M ago55:05

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This month's We Have a Commentary takes on a special form as Alex welcomes Jason Pettigrew to the podcast, where the longtime Ministry chronicler fills us in on his new 33 1/3 on Ministry's immortal industrial classic The Land of Rape and Honey. Join us as the former Alt. Press Editor in Chief and alternative music writer extraordinaire outlines ho…

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Ep. 2 ~ The Hawaiian Princess Who Wanted To Sing 37:13

2M ago37:13

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I have a wonderful episode for you today, the story of the Hawaiian princess who came to San Francisco to open a nightclub where she could sing. We will again encounter lawyer Jake Ehrlich, of course. The McDonough Brothers, who controlled all the vice in the city, Chief of Police William Quinn and his corrupt Captain Fred Lemon at Central Station,…

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We Have a Technical 560: Bloot-A-Thon 59:53

2M ago59:53

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On this week's episode of the official I Die: You Die podcast, we welcome Barrett and Panther from Bootblacks, who gave us the skinny on their excellent forthcoming LP Paradise on a windy but very scenic day in Vancouver a few weeks back. Details on their recent lineup changes, the genesis of the record and their goals in making it, as well as thei…

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EP130 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 2 - Instrument Checkrides 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

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In the compelling conclusion to their check ride series, the Midlife Pilot crew explores instrument rating experiences drawn from their Patreon community. From developing the perfect instrument scan to battling temperamental autopilots and partial-panel approaches, this episode reveals the unique challenges—and profound rewards—of becoming an instr…

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THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BUSINESS | I don’t just know the work…I am the work. 21:46

3M ago21:46

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And in this final episode of The Woman Behind the Business, I break that wide open. This isn’t just a wrap-up — it’s a before and after. In this transmission, I share what it really means to be the work and I open the door to the next level for those ready to walk with me. Also inside this episode: ✨ How to enter the giveaway (now extended!) 🎉 Winn…

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That 70s Slasher Special! (Geek Gab, Episode 386!) 1:17:43

3M ago1:17:43

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Daddy Warpig takes a trip back to the 70s and reviews two thrillers, The Bird With The Crystal Plumage and The Corruption of Chris Miller!By Geek Gab

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We Have a Technical 559: Sanctuary 58:49

3M ago58:49

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On this week's episode, we're taking some time to talk with Canadian synthpop legend Darrin Huss of Psyche, in an interview recorded a few hours before his set at Veboden festival here in Vancouver just a few short weeks ago. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the band's origins, legacy, Darrin's own relationship with his catalogue, Psyche's fans, a…

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Gaining Strength At Midlife 34:49

3M ago34:49

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In this episode, Joe Hoye, Owner/Operator of Hoye Fit, joins us for a discussion about how he helps women, especially those over the age of 40, in creating lasting change through fitness, nutrition, health and mindset. Most coaches tell women to eat less and move more—Joe Hoye does the opposite. Through Diet Detox, he simplifies nutrition and fitne…

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THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BUSINESS | If your Body doesn't feel safe .... You can't grow, nether your business 11:22

3M ago11:22

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Episode 7 just dropped… and this one’s pure fire. In this transmission, I open the door into two real, raw moments that could’ve knocked me out. But instead of folding, I alchemized. Because that’s what I do. I don’t run from intensity, I seduce it. You’ll hear how I moved through chaos with both power and softness. How I held myself with tendernes…

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EP129 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 1 - Private Pilot Checkrides 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

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In this first installment of their two-part check ride series, the Midlife Pilot Podcast crew mines gold from their community's private pilot exam experiences through intimate Patreon debriefs. Ben, Brian, and Ted tackle everything from the anxiety-inducing oral exam (which Ben likens to "walking into the delivery room") to those heart-stopping lan…

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Sinners! (Geek Gab, Episode 385!) 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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DW and Dorrinal review the vampire flick SINNERS!By Geek Gab