Best Parish Council Podcasts (2025)

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Our Blood Institute w/Jake Cleveland 27:14

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OBI's Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Region, Jake Cleveland, joins us this month to talk about Our Blood Institute and it's connection to the Norman community and Oklahoma at large! Fore information about Our Blood Institute, visit OurBloodInstitute.org For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comm…

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The City of Norman Citizen's Academy 23:53

2M ago23:53

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This month's episode we have several interviews, including ones with Comms Director Tiffany Vrska, Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman, and a pair of our City Council members, all talking about the City of Norman's Citizen's Academy program! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be …

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The Norman Arts Council w/Leslie Nottingham 33:28

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This month brings a new refresh to On West Gray! Bryce Holland takes over as host and welcomes Leslie Nottingham, Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council, to talk about the NAC and everything it does for our community. For more information on the Norman Arts Council, visit www.NormanArts.org For more information about the City of Norman, visi…

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Council changes could impact central St Albans residents

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Big changes are coming to local government in Hertfordshire. By 2028, St Albans City and District Council is set to ... Read moreBy Mix 92.6

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Meet the Mayor w/Stephen Tyler Holman 39:52

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Stephen Tyler Holman was elected as the latest Mayor of Norman in February 2025, and officially took office in July. This month, Mayor Holman joins us to talk about his journey in the Norman City Council, what he sees for the future of Norman, and the challenges he will have to face. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK…

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The Westwood Master Plan & Norman Parks w/Jason Olsen & Rick Parish 35:30

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On this month's episode, Producer and Editor Bryce Holland fills in for Tiffany and welcomes Jason Olsen, Norman Parks & Rec Director, and Rick Parish, Westwood Golf Course PGA Professional, to talk about the Westwood Master Plan and more exciting things coming to Norman's parks in the future! For more information about the City of Norman, visit ww…

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The Latest in Public Works w/Scott Sturtz & Joseph Hill 30:44

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Public Works Director Scott Sturtz and Streets Program Manager Joseph Hill join us this month to talk about the latest happenings in the Public Works Department and what citizens can expect for the future. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@No…

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Norman Music Festival 2025 w/Shari Jackson & Quentin Bomgardner 30:35

9M ago30:35

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This month, we are talking about one of Norman's favorite annual events: the Norman Music Festival! We are joined by Shari Jackson, Executive Director of the Norman Music Alliance, and Quentin Bomgardner, board member emeritus of the Norman Music Festival and one it's founders, to talk about its past, present, and future. The festival runs April 24…

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A Look Inside the National Weather Center w/Mark Fox & James Hocker 28:26

9M ago28:26

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On this month's episode, we are joined Mark Fox, Meterologist-in-Charge for the National Weather Service in Norman, and James Hocker, OK-First Program Manager for the Oklahoma Mesonet. They talk about the work of their agencies and others at the National Weather Center here in Norman, how they work tirelessly to keep us safe and weather aware. For …

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The YFAC: One Year On w/Jason Olsen, Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young 33:05

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On this month's episode we are joined by Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen, YFAC Athletic Operations Supervisor Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young of The Trae Young Family Foundation to talk about the Young Family Athletic Center's first year of operation! The Young Family Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex in No…

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Stormwater Management w/Jason Murphy 27:24

12M ago27:24

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Stormwater Program Manager Jason Murphy joins us this month to talk about the City of Norman's Stormwater Division and all the work they do to help safeguard our water supply and maintain our stormwater infrastructure. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to Pub…

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WinterFest 2024 w/Jeff Moody & Mitchell Richardson 16:15

1y ago16:15

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Special Event Coordinator Jeff Moody and Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson join us in studio this month to give us the lowdown on changes to Norman's annual WinterFest celebration! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter -…

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Community Policing w/Major Chad Vincent & Lt. Deny Oesterling 19:23

1y ago19:23

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Major Chad Vincent & Lt. Deny Oesterling of the Norman Police Department's Community Policing division join us this month to talk about Community Policing initiatives and give people some safety tips heading into the holiday season For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be e…

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Environmental Sustainability W/Michelle Chao & Katrina Boteler 18:22

1y ago18:22

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Michelle Chao, Environmental Program Supervisor, and Katrina Boteler, Environmental Compliance Specialist, join us this month to talk about environmental sustainability in Norman, and all the ways our citizens can participate in it! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be …

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The Meter Infrastructure Program (MIP) w/Nathan Madenwald & Brien Kiser 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

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On this weeks episode, we talk with City of Norman Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Brien Kiser of Utiliuse about Norman's new Meter Infrastructure Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Insta…

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Rob Largan: Things I Learnt as a Member of Parliament 1:28:12

1+ y ago1:28:12

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Send us a text After last month's general election, former MP for the High Peak, Rob Largan, reflects on the past four years.By Nigel Gourlay

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The Podcast Begins! 53:19

1+ y ago53:19

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Send us a text I've wanted to start a podcast for the past six years, but was always waiting for the perfect moment. Well, now is a time no better than six years ago, but here goes!By Nigel Gourlay

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Norman's New Recycling Program w/Brandon McClendon & Chris Mattingly 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

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Recycling Program Manager Brand McClendon and Utilities Director Chris Mattingly sit down with us to talk about the changes and improvements coming to Norman's Recycling Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityo…

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Norman's New Assistant City Manager w/Shannon Stevenson 11:03

1+ y ago11:03

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The City of Norman's new Assistant City Manager, Shannon Stevenson, sits down with us for a brief discussion of her new job, where she comes from, and what she will be doing for the city! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter…

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The Community Development Block Grant Program w/Lisa Krieg 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

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Community Development Block Grant manager Lisa Krieg joins us in the studio this month to talk about her tenure with the City of Norman and some of the recent and upcoming projects she has been working on. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@No…

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The Future of Water in Norman w/Kyle Arthur, John Harrington, & Nathan Madenwald 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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We are joined this month by Kyle Arthur of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District, John Harrington of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, and Nathan Madenwald, City of Norman Utilities Engineer. The group sits down to talk about the status and future of water in Norman, including Lake Thunderbird and our aquifer. For more inf…

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Norman's Summer 2024 Parks & Rec Preview w/Mitchell Richardson 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

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Interim Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson joins us this month to talk about all of the amazing events and activities in store for Norman residents this Summer! Form more information about Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast c…

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Visit Norman w/Stefanie Brickman 20:17

2y ago20:17

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Visit Norman's Director of Marketing and Communications, Stefanie Brickman, sits down with us to talk about Visit Norman's efforts to increase tourism and visitability in Norman, and previews some of the amazing events coming up through the Spring and Summer months! For more information about Visit Norman, go to www.visitnorman.com/ For more inform…

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The Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability w/Michele Loudenback 21:22

2y ago21:22

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Michele Loudenback, manager of the City of Norman's Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability (DOERS), joins us today to talk about all the ways the City is working to better and maintain our environment for generations to come For more info on the Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability, visit https://www.normanok.gov/you…

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The City Clerk Office w/Brenda Hall 17:01

2y ago17:01

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City Clerk Brenda Hall joins us this month to talk all the fine points and duties of this vital office. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube…

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Information Technology w/Tim Powers 15:01

2y ago15:01

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On this episode we are joined by IT Director Tim Powers to discuss all things cyber security and information technology at the City of Norman. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorm…

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The Norman Fire Department w/Travis King & Matthew Elliot 28:43

2y ago28:43

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On this episode we are joined by Fire Chief Travis King and Fire Marshal Matthew Elliot to talk about all things Norman Fire Department! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Fac…

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AIM Norman w/Amy Haas & Jane Hudson 17:09

2y ago17:09

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We are joined this episode by Amy Haas from RDG Planning & Development and City of Norman Planning & Development Director Jane Hudson to talk to about AIM Norman, the City of Norman's comprehensive planning and development strategy that has just been kicked off. For more information about AIM Norman, visit www.AIMNorman.com For more information abo…

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Public Transportation w/Taylor Johnson & Stephen Tyler Holman 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

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On this episode, Transit & Parking Program Manager Taylor Johnson and Ward 7 City Council Member Stephen Tyler Holman join us to talk all things public and regional transportation in the City of Norman. For more information about Norman Public Transportation, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/public-works-department/transit…

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The City Manager w/Darrel Pyle 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

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City Manager Darrel Pyle sits down to talk about his journey to becoming the City Manager of the City of Norman, his relationship with the City Council, and what exactly his responsibilities are. For more information about the office of the City Manager, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/city-manager For more information ab…

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Code Enforcement w/Kelvin Winter & Janita Hatley 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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We are joined in this episode by Code Compliance Supervisor Kelvin Winter and Code Compliance Inspector Janita Hatley. They talk about the role of code enforcement in city planning and it's importance in keeping residents safe. For more information about the City of Norman Code Compliance Division, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/dep…

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Public Works w/Shawn O’Leary & Scott Sturtz 26:12

2+ y ago26:12

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In this episode, we are joined by Public Works Director Shawn O'Leary and City Engineer Scott Sturtz. They talk about the current state of infrastructure in the City of Norman, as well as the various programs, projects, and initiatives currently underway in the Public Works department. For more information about the City of Norman Public Works Depa…

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The Budget Process w/Anthony Francisco & Kim Coffman 30:23

3y ago30:23

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It's Budget season at the City of Norman, and for this episode we are joined by Finance Director Anthony Francisco and Budget Manager Kim Coffman to talk all the fine points of the City's financial and budgeting process. For more information about the City of Norman Finance Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/fina…

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Norman’s Water Supply w/Chris Mattingly & Nathan Madenwald 22:16

3y ago22:16

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On this latest episode, we are joined by Utilities Director Chris Mattingly and Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald. The panel talks about the intricacies of Norman's water supply and distribution system, as well as discussing new federal mandates related to lead & copper lines in Norman that go into effect in 2024, and a pending utility rate elect…

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Emergency Communications w/Police Chief Kevin Foster & Russell Anderson 10:15

3y ago10:15

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Norman Police Chief Kevin Foster and Communications Systems Manager Russell Anderson join the show to talk about the importance of the Emergency Communications division and invite people to the groundbreaking for the forthcoming new Norman Emergency Communications Center. For more information about jobs with the Norman Police Department, visit www.…

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Small Business Saturday w/Sara Kaplan & Scott Martin 12:15

3y ago12:15

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City of Norman Retail Marketing Coordinator Sara Kaplan and Norman Chamber of Commerce President Scott Martin sit down to talk about the upcoming 2022 edition of Small Business Saturday, and all the economic benefits it brings to the City of Norman. For more information about the Norman Chamber of Commerce, visit www.NormanChamber.com For more info…

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Municipal Court & The Dispute Mediation Program w/Ronda Guerrero & Bill Scanlon 19:30

3y ago19:30

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City of Norman Municipal Court Administrator Ronda Guerrero and former City Councilmember (and current court mediator) Bill Scanlon sit down to talk about the ins-and-outs of Municipal Court and spotlight the unique Dispute Mediation and Early Settlement Program that they have pioneered in the state of Oklahoma. For more information on the City of …

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Norman Parks & Rec w/Jason Olsen 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

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City of Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen sits down to talk about all the different things that have been going on in the Parks department over the summer, and previews new projects people can expect to enjoy in the near future. For more information about Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Nor…

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Meet the Mayor w/Larry Heikkila 15:26

3+ y ago15:26

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Mayor Larry Heikkila sits down to talk about his recent election, his leadership philosophy, his vision for Norman, and what people can expect from the City Council this term. For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentation on the propositions, visit www.NormanOK.gov/special-ele…

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August 2022 Special Election w/Kathryn Walker 27:05

3+ y ago27:05

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Norman City Attorney Kathryn Walker joins the podcast this month to talk about the upcoming Charter Amendments Special Election. She breaks down each proposition and gives a little bit of history about the charter amendment process. For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentatio…

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The Juneteenth Festival w/Kendall Hendricks 13:22

3+ y ago13:22

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Community volunteer Kendall Hendricks joins us to talk about the Norman's upcoming Juneteenth Festival, the history of the holiday, and his hopes for the future of our community. For more information about programs and services at the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments on the podcast can be sent to [email protected]…

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The Diversity Roundtable w/Cinthya Allen 23:44

3+ y ago23:44

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On this inaugural episode of On West Gray, City of Norman Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska sits down with Chief Diversity & Equity Officer Cinthya Allen to talk about the upcoming Diversity Roundtable committee. For more information about Norman's Office of Diversity of Equity, visit https://bit.ly/NormanDiversityandEquity For more inform…

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Episode 82: Chickens Can't See the End of Chickens Can't See Cubes 51:39

4y ago51:39

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Join host Piper Dawes and Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, for the final episode of Chickens Can't See Cubes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message

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Episode 81: Chickens Can't See the Handforth Parish Council Wax Museum 23:31

4y ago23:31

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about animal auditions, described holidays, human waxworks, and fake gods. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message

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Episode 80: Chickens Can't See the Facts Discussed in This Episode 22:03

4y ago22:03

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about ersatz eggs, fatally bad poetry, performance panic, and football fascism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message

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Episode 79: Chickens Can't See the Poseidon Adventure Adventure Cruise 28:54

4y ago28:54

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about state sorcerers, smuggler smuggling, cruise-based cruises, and football fan art. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message…

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Episode 78: Chickens Can't See the End of 2021 27:00

4y ago27:00

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about the facts that defined 2021, like a perplexed protester, veracious anti-vaxxers, Earth-bound billionaires, and entertaining infinity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes…

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Episode 77: Chickens Can't See the 2021 Christmas Special (feat. the Church of the Time Travelling Jesus) 40:10

4y ago40:10

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about noble snowmen, a time travelling Jesus, forbidden festivities, and a very crocodilian Christmas in the Chickens Can't See Cubes Christmas special. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicken…

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Episode 76: Chickens Can't See the 954 Elgiva Tour 32:40

4y ago32:40

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about multiple mausoleums, zonked zoos, meerkat celebrities, and fancy dress farmers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message…

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Episode 75: Chickens Can't See the Department of Opposites 39:17

4y ago39:17

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Join Piper Dawes as she talks with Christopher Parr, the director of the Munchausen Institute for Totally Real Research, about social citations, antonymic organisations, ecclesiastical adjustments, and games for the birds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chickenscantseecubes/message…