Best PECO Podcasts (2025)

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A North Platte 80s Season Preview with manager Todd Everleth 38:20

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Send us a text We're back with episode two of our 2nd season. Guesting this week is Todd Everleth, manager of the North Platte 80s. He'll discuss this year's roster as well as how he built community connections in town in just a short time before last year's inaugural season. It's a master class in how to mentor these young men and how to help them…

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The Only Law West of the Pecos 22:00

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Send us a text Judge Roy Bean may have been THE LAW west of the Pecos River, but he NEVER followed the rules. If you’d like to learn more about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these links: History: Scoundrel Bean, bride wed San Fernando - https://www.mysanantonio.com/life/life_columnists/paula_allen/article/History…

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Hollistic Healing Colon Cleanse in Gypsum Habitats 1:43:41

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Rants about permaculture, holistic snake oil, Southern New Mexico habitats, the Guadalupe mountains, gypsum dunes, and more All episodes of this podcast are available for $5 a month ad-free on the crime pays patreon stop whining about the ads you jadrool bastard.By Tony Santore

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BEHIND THE SHOW: the Unexpected when Developing, Funding & Fighting for Your Classic Truck Event 1:25:40

5d ago1:25:40

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In this episode of OFF THE RAILS, we're in the studio with Rick and Sarah of C10s in the City and Jason Chandler of Auto Metal Direct (AMD). We're chatting about all the work that goes into putting on a top-tier classic truck event - in this instance, c10s in the City - and all the fun and interesting times we've had with the show up to this point.…

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Episode 323: Start Your Engines 1:34:33

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Recorded- May 23, 2025 Uploaded- May 24, 2025 Everybody is underway this week! We deep dive the ALPB and AAPB and take a closer look at the Frontier League. Also an update of the situation down under and wiener talk.By Nick Firestone

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The Death of Charles Bent 22:28

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Send us a text Charles Bent was always in the right place at the right time making the right choices. And it made him a wealthy and powerful man right up until a cold day in January, 1847, when Bent was – finally - in the wrong place at the wrong time - with no idea of what was coming to his front door. If you’d like to know more about the history …

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A Clusterf*ck of Mustards - The Order Brassicales 1:45:25

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Ad-Free versions of this podcast are available for $5 a month on the Crime Pays Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt In this episode we talk with Makenzie Mabry, PhD, about the order Brassicales and all the cool and bizarre plants and plant families within it. We talk about the trend of polyploidy, whole genome duplication,…

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Bonus Episode: A Peep on the Pioneer 46:53

10d ago46:53

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Recorded- May 20, 2025 Uploaded- May 20, 2025 The final preview is here! The Pioneer Preview is ready in full for you now. Intro- 00;00-05;00 PBL Preview- 05;00-42;30 Baseline- 05;00-10;08 Billings- 10;08-13;55 Boise- 13;55-17;21 Glacier- 17;21-19;33 Grand Junction- 19;33-22;44 Great Falls- 22;44-25;28 Idaho Falls- 25;28-28;24 Missoula- 28;24-29;17…

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Happy New Year! 43:24

11d ago43:24

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Send us a text Welcome back for season two of Baseball's Last Frontier! We begin with a recap of 2024, a preview of 2025 and a spotlight on co-host Evan Katz's plans for the season with the North Platte 80s! We'll be bringing you more stories and insight into "Baseball's Entry Level" each week. Join us for all the fun in 2025. Pecos League SABR Eva…

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Episode 322: Turn the Key 1:29:00

14d ago1:29:00

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Recorded- May 16, 2025 Uploaded- May 17, 2025 A big development about the future of an Atlantic League market and what that could mean for the future of minor league baseball in America. Also a look in on the first week of the American Association and Frontier League and look at the Atlantic League as well.…

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The Hangman 18:47

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Send us a text George Maledon spent decades dropping killers through trapdoors with clinical precision—and total peace of mind. Justice was simple and the mechanics of a hanging were precise. But when the man who killed his daughter got life instead of the noose, Maledon finally called it quits. Turns out, mercy—not murder—was a dealbreaker for the…

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Bonus Episode: 18 Wheels Turning 1:51:05

18d ago1:51:05

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Recorded- May 9/11, 2025 Uploaded- May 12, 2025 The largest of all the previews. The Frontier League preview for all 18 teams and more is available for your listening pleasure right now! Intro- 00;00-01;00 AAPB Preview- 01;00-01;49;45 Baseline- 01;00-8;50 Brockton- 08;50-13;24 Down East- 13;24-19;56 Evansville- 19;56-24;20 Florence- 24;20-28;28 Gat…

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Budget 6 Speeds, Autocross Championships & Motorsports Transmission Swaps | Stephen Dorrick, LOJ Conversions | Stephen Dorrick, LOJ Conversions 1:11:28

19d ago1:11:28

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We’re diving deep with LOJ Conversions creator, Stephen Dorrick. You may remember Stephen from our budget 6 speed video over on the UNITED BY TRUCKS YouTube channel – Stephen is an innovator, accomplished autocross champion, and a man who is into the details. Stick around to the end where we’ll dive into your questions for Stephen on all things bud…

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Episode 321: One Decade at a Time 41:34

21d ago41:34

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Recorded- May 9, 2025 Uploaded- May 10, 2025 Oakland just made a big commitment to the Ballers and week 2 of the ALPB is well underway.By Nick Firestone

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Atlanta, Granitic Knobs, Limestone Glades, Native Habitat Project, Etc. 2:18:19

22d ago2:18:19

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In this episode we talk about the granite/gneiss knobs that surround the Atlanta, Georgia area and the cool plants that grow there, getting unintentionally shot at by morons at Arabia mountain, exploring limestone glades of Alabama with Kyle Lybarger, how much puke would it take to reach the confederate statue on the side of Stone Mountain if one w…

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Bonus Episode: The Eagle Has Landed 1:29:36

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Recorded- May 2, 2025 Uploaded- May 6, 2025 It’s that time again! We look at the American Association and give some predictions and thoughts at the dawn of the 2025 season.By Nick Firestone

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Redemption, Seized Opportunities & Millions of Views | Travis Summers, SIMPLE.C10 1:51:43

26d ago1:51:43

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Mr. Simple C10 himself – Travis Summers is in the studio and we’re breaking it all down. Travis has a unique story – one of second chances, seized opportunities and a stable of killer trucks. Check out his website at simplec10.co and subscribe to his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SIMPLE.C10 As a reminder, our main interview show, brought to y…

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Episode 320: Oi Oi Oi Vey 53:03

28d ago53:03

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Recorded- May 2, 2025 Uploaded- May 3, 2025 Crikeys, there’s trouble brewing down under! The Aces departure has throw the ABL into chaos and there’s a lot to break down. Also, the ALPB is through their first week. We look at the risers and fallers so far.By Nick Firestone

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The Shoemaker 25:38

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Send us a text During the gold rush of Alder Rush, was Clubfoot George Lane merely a mild-mannered shoemaker with a limp? Or was he part of the notorious road agent gang who called themselves “The Innocents?” If you'd like to know more about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out the following links: THE ROAD AGENTS - htt…

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The Real Story Behind UBTK5 & Pecos Squarebodies, Cross-Country Roadtrips, & Trucks We Don’t Like 1:44:23

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The two OGs of UNITED BY TRUCKS world – the two guys that were the first to ever go on-camera with me, burn up the roads in classics across this great country, and turn wrenches on all kinds of builds over the years: Ron Folkes, better known as Two Trucks Ron, and Mr. SQRBDY-himself, Rick Cheeseman. We’re getting into all the behind-the-scenes tomf…

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Episode 319: Across the Atlantic 1:59:01

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Recorded- April 24, 2025 Uploaded- April 26, 2025 The offseason is over! We look at the Atlantic League and give some predictions and thoughts at the dawn of the 2025 season.By Nick Firestone

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Easter Brunch With Father Santore Livestream 2:01:56

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A 2 hour, unhinged livestream rant about ecological succession in lawn slaughter, book reviews, the deranged texas anti-plant bill (SB 1868), and more, all done while wearing a priest outfit.By Tony Santore

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Episode 318: Cracked Claws 1:49:35

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The offseason is nearly over so that means a visit from Kevin Tuve for some rock talk. Daryl Thompson’s Blue Crabs tenure is over and so is the Cougars run in the BCL. We fill you up will all these and more on this week’s show.By Nick Firestone

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Freezing with John C. Fremont 17:36

1M ago17:36

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Send us a text Find out what happened when “The Pathfinder” John C. Fremont loses his way, taking 35 men and 120 mules with him. If you’d like to know more about the history behind this episode, check out the sources below: Frémont’s Fourth Expedition: A Documentary Account of the Disaster of 1848–1849 Edited by LeRoy R. Hafen and Ann W. Hafen. Tao…

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NASCAR, ROAD RACING & CLASSIC TRUCKS | Jeremy Santana of Redemptive Motorsports 57:49

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Today’s guest is Jeremy Santana from Redemptive Motorsports right here in the great state of Georgia – Jeremy is a super interesting fellow that has a super unique racing history as a crew member in the NASCAR world, a growing motorsports-inspired shop in North Georgia and a passion for Mopars – especially trucks. And hey, if you’re looking for pat…

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SRK Video 56:21

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Welcome to "Tales from the 72," where we delve into the captivating stories of filmmaking teams participating in the 72 FilmFest and other time-based film contests. Join host Doug Powell as we explore the excitement, stress, and camaraderie experienced by filmmakers during the weekend filmmaking of 72 Film Fest. In this episode, we sit down with SR…

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Episode 317: Freewheeling 2:11:09

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Recorded- April 7&11, 2025 Uploaded- April 12, 2025 Billy Horton joins the program to talk about last year in Yolo and the future in Marysville. Also a draft recap and a look at the past week in the BCL. And we finish the affiliated to independent review from last week along with a great promo from Grand Junction.…

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Costa Rica Habitat Synopsis Rants 2:32:10

2M ago2:32:10

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Episodes of the Crime Pays podcast are available Ad-Free on the Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't Patreon at: www.patreon.com/crimepaysbutbotanydoesnt In this episode of the podcast we rant about a myriad of topics and also discuss 4 main habitat types of Costa Rica : Lowland dry forest, where you can get pissed on by spider monkeys and capuchins while…

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Elizabeth Markham says "THE HELL WITH IT!" 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Send us a text The Oregon Trail was a test of endurance for everyone, but especially for women pioneers. What happens when one woman has had enough? If you'd like to know more of the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, please check out these links: https://www.theresahuppauthor.com/blog/2017/03/22/elizabeth-markham-one-womans-perspe…

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Bonus Episode: Stream On 35:25

2M ago35:25

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Show Staff Host- Nick Firestone, Ryan Schwalm Guest- Matt Shepardson (FLPB Deputy Commissioner) Producer- Nick Firestone Video/Audio Editor- Nick Firestone Written Content Editor- Nick Firestone Head of Video/Audio Content- Nick Firestone Head of Social Media and Web Content- Nick Firestone RUNDOWN Intro- 0;00-02;21 General- 02;53-21;53 Pearl- 21;5…

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Episode 316: Change the Channel 1:15:31

2M ago1:15:31

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Recorded- April 4, 2025 Uploaded- April 5, 2025 Structure and order returns this week as the gang talks about the new streaming agreement for the Frontier League, the Battle of the Bay 2.0, and look back how Indy Ball has treated the refugee teams from affiliated ball.By Nick Firestone

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Out for Blood: The Taylor-Sutton Feud 24:17

2M ago24:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Wild Wild Death, we delve into the harrowing saga of the Sutton-Taylor Feud, a violent clash that tore through Southeast Texas during the Reconstruction era. Starting with a string of deadly encounters between the Taylor family and local lawmen, this feud spiraled into a bloody conflict involving ambushes, assassin…

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Inside Success & Struggle in the Automotive YouTube World | Josh McPherson of YEAH BUDDY GARAGE 1:30:28

2M ago1:30:28

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Today’s guest is Josh McPherson from Yeah Buddy Garage – Josh is a rising star in the automotive YouTube world, and is a fun-loving, roadtrippin’ family man. Through this chat, we come to realize how we have some crazy similarities in our paths to trucks and automotive media and we even pull back the curtain on the successes and struggles of making…

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Mosquito Traps & Burrowing "Toads" 1:31:57

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Rants about Mosquito Traps, Burrowing "toads" (Rhinophrynus dorsalis), Texas botanists' resistance to using scientific names, replacing windas, a new species of succulent bamboo from Laos, and more I recommend the hell outta the Biogents Mosquito Trap, which is a pleasant way to reduce mosquito populations in your area using a compound that mimics …

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Episode 315: Red Hot Peppers 45:54

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Recorded- March 28, 2025 Uploaded- March 29, 2025 It’s a wild week for reasons outside of baseball, hop on the wild ride!By Nick Firestone

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The Pearl of Cripple Creek 24:03

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Send us a text Pearl Devere was the madam of a very successful and exclusive bordello in Cripple Creek. But even the most savvy of businesswomen can make a fatal miscalculation. If you'd like to know more of the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, please check out these links: ◦ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/co-pearldevere/ ◦ htt…

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Trans-Pecos Botany with Dr Mike Powell 1:50:55

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Dr. Michael Powell is the curator of the Sul Ross Herbarium in Alpine, Texas and a proverbial wizard of West Texas Botany and Plants of the Trans-Pecos. In this episode we discuss how the endangered species act influenced the wariness of Texas ranchers and land owners, the current drought that Texas is in, describing new species of plants, the rock…

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Episode 314: Emerald with Envy 49:03

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Recorded- March 21, 2025 Uploaded- March 22, 2025 A new city has just appeared on the indy ball radar and we’re breaking it down this week. The Marlins were going to have a practice squad. We'll give thought on that and more.By Nick Firestone

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The New Plant Species Discovered in a National Park 1:34:56

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Deb Manley is a naturalist and long-distance hiker who in March 2024 discovered a plant species that was entirely new to science: Ovicula biradiata (Sunflower Family - Asteraceae). In this episode of Crime Pays we talk about the discovery, the unique flora of the Big Bend region, limestone deserts, the phenomenon of Sky Islands and more. Episodes o…

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The Story of Big Nose George Parrott 25:38

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Send us a text Big Nose George Parrott yearned to be a famous outlaw. But his claim to fame was for something he never dreamed could happen. If you'd like more information about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these resources: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14910 https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/big-n…

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Neotropical Bamboos : What the &@#$ is Gregarious Monocarpy? 1:55:06

2M ago1:55:06

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Episodes of this podcast are available Ad-Free on the Patreon at : www.patreon.com/crimepaysbutbotanydoesnt Dr. Lynn Clark studies neotropical bamboos - bamboos from the Americas - specifically the genus Chusquea, which is highly diverse in Central & South America, from the Pine-Oak Forests of Western Mexico all the way down to the temperate rainfo…

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How Trevor Evans Turned an $800 C10 into an 800hp Turbo LS-Powered E85 Tire Roaster 54:22

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UBT host Robbie Purser chats with today’s guest, Trevor Evans – a good natured, fun-having classic car and truck lover who has built up quite the following as he rips his 800hp squarebody truck all over the country. You can find him on Instagram at @evantrevors or Fellowship of Christian Car Enthusiasts (@fccarenthusiasts). Check him out on YouTube…

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Forest Restoration, Burning & Dam Removal 1:55:52

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Bruce Shoemaker is a researcher on natural resource conflicts and author of the book "Dead in the Water", about hydropower projects and extractive predatory capitalism in Southeast Asia. In this podcast we talk about turning monoculturres of pine plantations back into biodiverse forest in Northern California, the importance of fire in Northern Cali…

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Episode 313: Bringing the Boom 1:34:19

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Recorded- March 11 & 14, 2025 Uploaded- March 15, 2025 The Battle of the Bay is back with a twist and we discuss what that could mean for Oakland going forward. Boomers EVP & GM Michael Larson joins the program to talk some Chicagoland baseball and more!By Nick Firestone

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The Children's Blizzard of 1888 25:44

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Send us a text On January 12, 1888, Nebraska farm children headed off to their sod hut schoolrooms under sunny and warm blue skies. None of them knew that a massive blizzard was barreling toward them... and it would test everyone’s survival skills. If you'd like more information about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check ou…

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"The Living World" Rant & Orchid Pollination Biology 2:35:10

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In this episode we talk about why the word "nature" sucks; how to use the living world to avoid focusing on doom and idiocracy; why aimlessly walking along power line easements, irrigation ditches and railroad tracks in order to look at "weeds" is good for your health; an Australian orchid (Rhizanthella gardneri) that doesn't photosynthesize and bl…

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Episode 312: Clear For Takeoff 1:11:15

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Recorded- March 6, 2025 Uploaded- March 8, 2025 We welcome Hagerstown Flying Boxcars GM David Blenckstone to the show to discuss his journey back into baseball and his team's inaugural season. Also a look at Oakland’s latest investors and Down East’s big announcement. Interview starts at 24;00By Nick Firestone

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Could Peyote Be An Endangered Species One Day? 1:56:24

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Ad-Free episodes of the Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't Podcast are available on the patreon at : https://www.patreon.com/c/CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt In this episode we talk with Leo Mercado of Morningstar Conservancy, an Arizona-based peyote conservation and propagation organization formed by members of the Native American Church concerned with the i…

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Chicago Museums, Welwitschia Diorama, Public Urination 1:50:41

3M ago1:50:41

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Rants about museums in Chicago, the hall of botany at the field museum, drop-in sinks, Euglossine bees, the genus Gnetum, getting the cops called on you at Chicago Botanical Gardens, the library at said institution, and more. Episodes of the Crime Pays Podcast are available for Ad-Free listening on the Patreon.…

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Episode 311: New Fields and Faces 35:29

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Recorded- February 28, 2025 Uploaded- March 1, 2025 In a thin week we spend some time talking about stage one of the PBL draft and the new field in KC. A major league presence takes over in NoCo as well.By Nick Firestone

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