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Literature in Action by Paro Anand, is an adventure with stories, taking you on flights of fantasy, but connecting you back into your own world, your own adventure. It talks about issues that impact young people today, things that they're talking about, whether parents and teachers know it or not. whether they approve or not.through fiction, you will discover reality as raw as it is, as painful as it gets. Or as weirdly wired and bizarre as it can be. You can reach out to me at paroanand@gma ...
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your home by design

Nico Smutylo - Founder of yourPARO.

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** New episodes every other Wednesday! ** Your home is more than just a place—it’s the backdrop to your life, shaping your mood, mindset, and overall well-being. In this podcast, Nico uncovers the powerful link between interior design and neuroaesthetics, exploring how your environment influences your brain, body, and sense of fulfillment. From practical design tips that make your space more functional and beautiful, to the science behind how thoughtful choices can boost your mental, emotion ...
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The Modern Accountant is a podcast for accounting professionals. We discuss the intersection between technology and the accounting industry, covering topics like cloud accounting, automation, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Learn about the latest trends, strategies, and tools to help your firm thrive in today's digital landscape. Tune in to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology.
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Chaat Masala

Chaat Masala

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Bollywood news, views and movie reviews - tadka laga ke! Catch our bollywood know-it-alls, Basanti and Paro bringing you the best of B'wood every week! Join our facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chaat-Masala and on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/#!/masala_chaat
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Every week Grant Reeher, Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University, leads a conversation with a notable guest. Guests include people from central New York -- writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals whose work affects the public life of the community -- as well as nationally prominent figures visiting the region to talk about their work.
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Learn Spanish and Go

Spanish and Go

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Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go. Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world. You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad wit ...
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The Transaction Report is Breaking Down the Business of Sport. With decades of US and International media experience and a talent for spurring real and honest conversation, show host Steve Feuerstein takes us on a unique dive into the business of sport and the mind of the consumer. The Transaction Report explores extraordinary thinkers from Nobel laureates to CEOs, investment bankers to stadium owners, corporate sponsors to sports agents, back of the house number crunchers to elite data anal ...
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The Winging It Travel Podcast is your weekly ticket to the world—dropping every Monday and hosted by me, James Hammond, proudly part of the Voyascape Network. This is more than just a travel podcast—it's a cinematic audio experience that takes you deep into the heart of each journey. Through rich immersive soundscapes, on-the-ground reactions, and authentic storytelling, I bring you right alongside me—whether I’m hiking up volcanoes in Guatemala, navigating the chaos of a city market in Indi ...
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This podcast is for dreamers, planners and everyone who loves adventuring in Europe and discovering its unknown corners and coves, its ancient ruins, family life, and delicious foods and wine! Cultural anthropologist and travel expert Monique Skidmore hosts this podcast bursting with tips, advice, and local and in-depth knowledge to help you plan your next trip to Europe's most enchanting locations.
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IMMERSIVE – Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan – Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) EPIC In this immersive, audio-only episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you with me as I hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) in Bhutan — one of the most iconic and spiritual hikes in the world. This episode starts early in the morni…
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In this episode, we conclude our real-life battle with Sam’s Club after buying a couch that arrived incomplete and went unresolved for months. We share how filing a complaint through PROFECO and ConciliaNet led not only to a full refund, but also to the legally required 20% compensation—despite resistance and delays from the company. If you live in…
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Chris Libonati(fulkram / centralcurrent.org) Program transcription: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. My guest today is Chris Libonati. He's the managing editor of Central Current an online media outlet in Central New York. He also has experience as a crime and politics reporter at the Syracuse Post-Standard. Ch…
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Send us a text This episode marks my first episode of 2026, and instead of a recap or big resolutions, I want to start the year by slowing things down. In this episode, we reflect on what our homes have been carrying — what supported us, what quietly weighed on us, and what’s been asking for care and attention. We talk about simplifying not just ou…
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In episode 301, May takes the mic solo to respond to claims that Mexico lacks a true bread culture, using this moment to explore how wheat arrived during the colonial period and evolved into something uniquely Mexican. We walk you through the history of bread in Mexico, its role in everyday life and religious celebrations, and the incredible variet…
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Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - A Conversation with Ugyen Rinzin - Bhutan's History, Buddhism Basics + Modern Bhutanese Culture In this opening episode of my Bhutan Series, I sit down for a deep, thoughtful conversation with Ugyen Rinzin, a Bhutanese local from Paro, to explore the heart and soul of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. …
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh speaks at a news conference in Syracuse Monday, May 20, 2025.(Ellen Abbott / WRVO ) Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations. I'm Grant Reeher. Well, the cliché is that all good things must come to an end, and that's the occasion for my conversation today with two term city of Syracuse Mayor B…
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My 2025 Review of My Travels, Winging It, Personal Goals + What Is To Come in 2026. In this bonus New Year’s Day episode of Winging It, I’m taking a deep dive into my 2025 travel year, the evolution of the podcast, and what’s coming next in 2026. I break down the numbers behind my travels — 22 flights, 90,000km flown, nine countries, three new dest…
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We reflect on reaching 300 podcast episodes and five years of Spanish and Go, a journey that started during the pandemic in Puerto Rico and led us to where we are today. We talk about the biggest moments of the year—buying a house, becoming parents, favorite podcast episodes, and how slowing down helped us grow in unexpected ways. You’ll also hear …
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Ep 192 w/ Melissa Rodway (Fly Travel Radio) - The People You Meet While Travelling: Melissa on Stories, Meaning & Modern Travel In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m joined by fellow traveller, podcaster, and author Melissa Rodway for a deep, honest, and refreshingly real conversation about travel, purpose, and why simply “wandering…
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We walk you through essential Christmas words and traditions in Mexico, from nacimientos and Christmas trees to poinsettias, piñatas, and festive street decorations. We also explore classic holiday food and drinks like tamales, ponche, rompope, and buñuelos, plus the music, posadas, and expressions you’ll hear everywhere. Whether you’re traveling, …
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15 Best Travel Podcasts 2026: Top Shows for Backpackers, Digital Nomads & Responsible Travellers Every year the travel podcast world explodes with new voices, but which ones are actually worth your time? In this episode, I'm sharing my handpicked list of the 15 best travel podcasts to follow in 2026—shows that consistently deliver authentic stories…
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State Sen. John Mannion (D-Geddes) is planning to run for New York's 22nd Congressional District. (Ciara Feltham / Mannion for NY) Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. The last time I spoke with John Mannion, it was about six months into his first term in Congress. He's now finished close to a y…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, Steve Feuerstein sits down with Mark Scrivens, CEO of FPT UK, to unpack one of the most intriguing global sports partnerships in recent memory. From FPT’s groundbreaking relationship with Chelsea FC to redefining sponsorship as a long-term strategic alliance, Mark shares how technology, culture, and nation…
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We break down what la sobremesa really is, why almost everyone in Mexico practices it (even if they don’t name it), and how it contrasts with the fast-paced dining culture many of us grew up with. We also explore its historical roots in Spain, how it blended with Latin American and Indigenous traditions, and why meals often last hours without anyon…
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Ep 191 w/ Mark Phipps (Lost In Paradise Travel) – Off-Grid Mongolia & Southwest Africa: Reindeer Tribes, Wild Roads & Namibia Safaris In this week's episode, I'm rejoined by Mark Phipps—author, avid traveller and owner of Lost in Paradise Travel—who returns with stories from two incredible journeys: a solo winter adventure to Mongolia and an epic t…
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Craig Shirley Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations. Last Sunday was December 7th. I wonder how many of you gave that day serious thought. My guest today will help us do that. Craig Shirley is a political consultant and a noted biographer of Ronald Reagan, and he’s also the author of, "December 1941: 31 Days that C…
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Send us a text Lighting is one of the most influential — and most overlooked — design tools we have. In this short exploratory episode, Nico breaks down how lighting shapes the way we feel, sleep, focus, and move through our homes… and why the type of light we use may matter far more than we think. You’ll hear how interior designers are trained to …
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Exploring Queensland, Australia: Brisbane Highlights, Hiking In The Glass House Mountains & Noosa Paradise In this episode, I take you through my eight-day adventure across Queensland after flying in from Vancouver—so expect heat, humidity, stories, and plenty of tips. I start off in Brisbane, where I break down how I navigated the city, the unbeli…
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We dive into the surprising reach of Oxxo, from its 22,000+ stores across Mexico to its rapid growth in countries like Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. We discuss the 2,500 products you can find in a single location, the ready-to-eat foods, and the essential services it offers—like paying bills, withdrawing cash, buying bus tickets, and even hand…
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Judith Enck Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. You've probably heard something about the danger of plastics, but has it changed any of your behavior? Today, we take a deep dive into the problem with plastics with my guest, Judith Enck. Professor Enck teaches at Bennington College and is the fo…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, Steve Feuerstein sits down with Chris Winters, AVP Marketing and Digital Experience at Armed Forces Insurance, to break down what real sponsorship ROI looks like. From the Armed Forces Bowl to multi-channel activation, Chris shares how AFI turns purpose and relevance into measurable value.…
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May talks with Evangelina about the origins of Cocina Nana Vira and how a challenging moment in her family’s life transformed into a project that now welcomes visitors from around the world. She shares the cultural meaning and emotional depth behind Oaxaca’s ceremonial moles—coloradito, mole negro, and mole chichilo—and explains why traditional too…
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Ep 190 w/ Dave Seminara - Inside South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Dave’s Ultimate African Adventure Guide In this week’s episode, I sit down once again with writer, journalist, YouTuber and seasoned traveller Dave Seminara, who has just returned from an epic journey across South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. This conversation dives deep into one o…
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Send us a text Today we’re unpacking something light, funny, and surprisingly revealing — the “man cave.” Not the stereotype, but the psychology behind why people retreat to certain spaces and what that means for your home. You’ll learn the real reasons the garage, den, or basement becomes the default refuge for some people, what makes a room feel …
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We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the role of the Real Academia Española and the network of language academies that oversee updates to Spanish, including the move to classify these as dígrafos rather than independent letters. You’ll also h…
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REVISITED in 2025 - Episode 5 - To Travel Solo Or Not? In this episode, I go back to one of the earliest recordings I ever released on the Winging It Travel Podcast. My original episode, To Travel Solo or Not, captured a moment when I was still finding my voice, building the show from my bedroom, and trying to make sense of my own travel experience…
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An event you've probably never heard of, the 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion, puts a lot of our current political discussions and conflicts in context. This week, Grant Reeher speaks with Erik Chaput, a teacher at Groton School in Massachusetts. He's written a book on the event titled "The People's Martyr: Thomas Wilson Dorr and His 1842 Rhode Island R…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, Steve Feuerstein sits down with Dr. David Peyton, Director of Clemson’s Sports Business & Analytics program, to unpack the forces reshaping how teams and brands use data. From the rise of comparative analytics to the challenge of measuring real sponsorship ROI, David shares why the next competitive edge wo…
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We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón, and salud, plus the cultural meaning behind each expression, so you know exactly what feels natural to locals. We also talk about the impo…
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🎙️ Ep 189 w/ Marie Walker - A Digital Nomad Reality Check: Marie’s Honest Story of Travel, Work & Burnout In this week’s episode, I sit down with my longtime podcasting friend and returning guest, Marie Walker, to pull back the curtain on what digital nomad life actually looks like. This is not a highlight reel. This is the real, messy, energising …
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Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. One of the biggest surprises in the recent elections was the change in party control of the Onondaga County Legislature, which Democrats won all six seats that they contested, shifting the balance of power from 12 to 5 in favor of Republicans, to 10 to 7 in f…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, Steve Feuerstein welcomes David Paro, one of the industry’s most respected sponsorship strategists, to discuss what separates great partnerships from forgettable ones. Drawing on his experience with McDonald’s, Clear Channel, and MoneyGram’s Formula 1 program, David reveals how brands can activate smarter,…
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Send us a text Thinking about changing something in your home—but not sure where to start? In this episode of Your Home by Design, Nico from Paro shares five design moves you can do this weekend to instantly elevate your home and, in turn, how you feel in it. These aren’t trendy hacks or quick fixes. They’re grounded in neuroaesthetic design—how li…
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Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal in other parts of Mexico but not allowed in Puebla. We talk about how the situation unfolded, what we learn…
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IMMERSIVE - Hornby Island, British Columbia - A White Sand + Warm Clear Water Paradise 🌴 Episode Summary In this immersive travel episode, join me, James Hammond, as I take you on a journey to Hornby Island, one of British Columbia’s most enchanting destinations — often called the “Hawaii of BC.” Getting here isn’t easy — it takes three ferries, ea…
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Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. Well, we had another election, and the results have set the political classes completely chattering. Here with me to parse out some of the real meanings from the results are New York State Assemblymember Pam Hunter, a Democrat, and Town of Salina Supervisor N…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, CEO of SportsBiz and host Steve Feuerstein sits down with Doug Erwin — Vice Chairman and Chief Brand Officer of the Greenville Triumph — to unpack the business of team ownership and the art of building a soccer franchise from the ground up. From navigating startup challenges and designing a sustainable bus…
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After months of staying home, we finally took our first trip as a family — and it was quite the adventure! We talk about May’s initial fears of flying with a baby, my rush to get Santi’s passports, and how we handled everything from formula prep to stroller logistics. You’ll also hear what went surprisingly well (spoiler: Santi was a dream traveler…
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Three Big Announcements: Travel With Me + Intrepid To El Salvador, Winging It Productions & Upcoming Adventures 🌋 Announcement #1 – My First Guided Group Tour: El Salvador 2026 That’s right — I’m officially leading my first-ever guided group tour, and we’re heading to El Salvador from November 19 to 29, 2026! This 10-night, 11-day adventure blends …
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Ken Belson Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. We're in the thick of football season, and we always try to have at least one program on the sport every year. My guest today is Ken Belson, the longtime New York Times reporter. He's covered both the playing and the business side of the NFL, and h…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, CEO of SportsBiz and host Steve Feuerstein sits down with Dan Migala — veteran sports marketer, innovator, and former Legends executive — to explore how creativity, technology, and fandom intersect in today’s sponsorship landscape. From reimagining fan engagement and fixing underperforming partnerships to …
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Send us a text In the final episode of the Home by Country series, host Nico Smutylo takes you inside children’s bedrooms around the world to reveal how design can shape calm, growth, and better living. From Denmark’s sense of calm and longevity, to Japan’s adaptable simplicity, to Germany’s structured precision, this episode uncovers how global de…
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Have you ever felt nervous speaking Spanish on the phone? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down how phone conversations work in Mexico, from answering with “¿Bueno?” to asking “¿Con quién tengo el gusto?” and handling tricky moments like poor connections or giving your address. We also share real-life examples, practical phrases for ever…
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Ep 188 w/ Pauline Frommer (Frommer's Travel Guides) - From $5 a Day to the Digital Age: Why Travel Still Matters In this week’s episode, I sit down with Pauline Frommer, the editorial director and the voice behind the legendary Frommer’s Travel Guides — a brand that has shaped how millions of people explore the world. From her father Arthur Frommer…
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Ryan Griffiths Sometimes in the heat of expressing political frustrations, we'll hear people advocate for some kind of political secession. How seriously do we need to be thinking or worrying about that possible outcome? Grant Reeher speaks with Ryan Griffiths, a political scientist at Syracuse University, about his book on the subject, "The Disuni…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, CEO of SportsBiz and host Steve Feuerstein sits down with Jim Andrews — longtime sponsorship expert and former IEG executive — to discuss how the business of sports continues to evolve. From the rise of authenticity and owned properties to the role of AI and data in measuring success, Jim shares insights f…
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Halloween in Mexico isn’t quite what you’d expect! In this episode, we explore how the holiday has grown in popularity, how Mexican families have added their own twist to it, and the big differences between Halloween and Día de Muertos. From funny stories about homemade costumes and trick-or-treating adventures to deeper reflections on cultural mea…
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Welcome to this week's episode, where I share an episode where I was a guest on the Up In The Clowds Podcast with Adrian Ussling. Adrian's new podcast is a fantastic travel podcast sharing travel stories, tips, information, fun and much more. I loved being a guest, and hopefully, it provides you with some wanderlust. Check out Adrian's podcast belo…
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Sharon Owens(Ellen Abbott / WRVO) Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. This November, Syracuse will elect a new mayor. Joining me today is the Democratic candidate for the position, Sharon Owens. In addition to serving as the city's deputy mayor in the Ben Walsh administration, Ms. Owens is also…
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