Best Pinecone Podcasts (2025)

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The Scattered Seeds: Rewriting Your Leadership Story 15:19

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Send us a text The Scattered Seeds: Rewriting Your Leadership Story. Today's episode explores how the challenges you face as a principal are actually seeds being scattered for future growth. But more than that, we Are going to learn how to change the story you tell yourself about those challenges – because the story you tell determines not just how…

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8: The Long War Pt 2 (Nuns, Medicine, Bed) 1:29:53

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long War part 2! Clover! Shipping! Sapient Non-Humans! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Fa…

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Episode 12 – The Geologic Time Scale According to Plants 58:27

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Scientists organize the history of the Earth based on the experiences of animals. But what if the Geologic Time Scale was plant-centric? This episode, Aly presents Nora with her take on a time scale based on the evolution and extinction of plants through time. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://lin…

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FINDING YOUR STORY: A PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE TO SCHOOL AND SELF 33:45

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Send us a text Today’s guest part 2,Michael Taylor talks about the joys and challenges of leadership, especially the art of turning a difficult situation into a positive narrative. Micheal Taylor is a certified administrator and math educator, offering encouragement to principals (aspiring principals). Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Se…

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7: The Long War Pt 1 (The Twain Twade) 1:31:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long War Part 1! Character conflict! Hexagonal plots! Condiment logistics! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTru…

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Episode 11 - Flowers of the Night 44:27

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Plants require sunlight to survive, but when night falls and the daytime-dwellers disappear, many varieties of flower come alive. This episode, Nora and Aly explore the allure of “moon gardens” and the adaptations that allow beautiful and aromatic flowers to thrive in darkness. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect wi…

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From Wisdom to We: A principals's Journey Through Generations 25:36

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Send us a text Guest Michael Taylor, son of Lottie M. Taylor. The former legendary NYC principal of A.Phillip Randolph Campus High School at City College shares inspiration for October Principal Appreciation Month as he narrates From Wisdom to We: A principal's journey through generations . Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Service…

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Leadership_Part 3: Shared Responsibility—Building a Culture of Support 9:35

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Send us a text Part 3 of Leadership Series. Shared Responsibility—Building a Culture of Support. To help you move from isolation toward community and equity through collective action. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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Leadership_Part 4: Personal Growth 11:41

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Send us a text Part 4 of Leadership Series: Personal Skills, Mindsets & Values—Recharging for Renewal. Today we Are exploring personal skills, mindsets, and values—with a pinecone-inspired focus on recharging for renewal. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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Episode 10 – Plant Super-Organisms 37:58

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Some plants get big – like, several acres big – like, an entire forest big – like, the largest living things on the planet big. This episode, Nora and Aly address some of the most sprawling plants on Earth and explore the plant super-powers that allow them to achieve super-size. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect w…

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Leadership_Part 2: Capacity Building—Turning Setbacks into Strengths 16:00

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Send us a text Educational Leadership Series: Discuss strategies for turning classroom failures into professional growth, emphasizing collaboration and learning from others. Pinecone Tutoring Service Middle and High School mathematics private tutor. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission a…

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Episode 9 - Roots in the Air 36:31

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We all learned that roots are the below-ground part of a plant. Well, it turns out there are exceptions … a lot of them. This episode, Nora asks Aly to explain the many and varied reasons why a plant might wave its roots in the air like it just don’t care. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.…

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Episode 8 - What Makes Fruit Ripe? 47:42

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Did you know that placing a banana next to an apple can help the banana ripen faster? Well that was news to some people! This episode, Nora and Aly discuss what exactly is going on inside a ripening fruit and how the fruit knows it’s time to signal its own deliciousness. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: …

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6: The Long Earth Part 2 (Potato Thoughts) 1:32:03

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long Earth Part 2! Elephants! Elves! Evolution! Extinction? Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFr…

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Episode 7 - How do Plants Scream Without a Mouth? 38:59

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Plants do not have mouths, but that doesn’t stop them from expressing themselves! This episode, Nora and Aly touch on the topic of plant communication and explore how plants signal distress. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Read Roald Dahl's 'The Sound Machine' https://fle…

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5: The Long Earth Part 1 (Elephants and Airships) 1:29:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long Earth, Part 1. (Chapters 1-25) Potatoes! Ferrous Postcards! Reinvented Loincloths! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Insta…

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Leadership_Part 1: Educators Finding Purpose in the "Pinecone" 9:38

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Send us a text In Today's podcast I discuss the importance of vision and values in the profession of education. We explore how reflecting on the academic year’s struggles can reveal hidden strengths and beauty. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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Episode 6 - Jurassic Salad 35:50

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What if you traveled back in time to the Jurassic Period … and got hungry? Could you make a meal with the plants available at the time? This episode, Nora and Aly do some speculative cooking to see what they might include in a Jurassic Salad. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittousp…

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Episode 5 - Plants and Fire 44:38

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Since they first moved onto land, plants have had to adapt to world full of fire, and not only do they survive, they thrive! This episode, Nora and Aly explore how plants persist despite being some of the most flammable things around. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Our t…

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4: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab 1:25:32

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, a review of V. E. Schwab’s new book - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Toxic! Lesbian! Vampires! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.soci…

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Unspoken Invitation 9:53

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Send us a text Today’s topic many of us have experienced, whether we realize it or not: the infamous "unspoken invitation" and the hilarious, sometimes painful, miscommunications that follow. People call it inferred language that can lead to misthinking, misunderstanding or misconception with the intent to deceive. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecon…

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Episode 4 – Brassica! 44:41

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Did you know that dozens of our favorite vegetables are all the same species? How did that happen? This episode, Nora and Aly explore the science and history of Brassica. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Our theme song is “Late Bloomer” by Devours. Find more from Devours a…

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Loving An Imperfect Mother 31:58

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Send us a text Today, as we continue our special Mother's Day series, "Loving and Honoring an Imperfect Mother," we are going deep as I share a topic that rings true for so many of us: how to truly love and honor a mother who, by society’s standards and perhaps even our own early perceptions, was far from perfect. And we are doing this from the per…

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Hands-Off Approach Parenting Approach 33:38

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Send us a text Mother's Day Series diving in to a fascinating aspect of parenting. Today we will be exploring raising a child with ADHD. Authoritative Parenting style. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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3: Gender on the Discworld (Affirmations on a Postcard from Scritz) 1:36:09

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel are flitting to and from the Discworld like confused Chelonauts. This month, we’re back on the Disc to explore gender and celebrate the Glorious 25th of May! VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/OXJYfghjUDA SHEPHERD'S CROWN MENTIONED SPORADICALLY from 00:07:4…

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Finding Fullness Without Biological Children 17:04

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Send us a text Mother’s Day Series: Today, as Mother's Day recently passed, I want to delve into a topic that I know resonates with many of us, but often goes unspoken, especially within certain cultural and religious contexts: the experience of not having biological children. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Service…

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Episode 3 – What’s Inside a Pinecone? 43:28

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Aly sent Nora a CT-scan of a pinecone, and it blew Nora’s mind so much that she had to get Aly on the podcast to explain what exactly is going on in there. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Our theme song is “Late Bloomer” by Devours. Find more from Devours at https://devou…

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How to Grow with an Emotionally Absent Mother 40:10

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Send us a text Mother's Day Series. Today, we're tackling a complex and deeply personal topic: forgiving an emotionally absent mother. Our guest today, Dr. Michelle Robinson, she is a Pastor of Christian faith, an Expert in the field of Higher Education and Counseling, practicing clinical mental health therapist a mother, a daughter, an aunt and Si…

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Episode 2 - Houseplants vs Housepets 42:55

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Why are so many of our favorite houseplants so dangerous to our pets? Nora and Aly investigate the antagonism between plants and animals and share some of their favorite stories of plants vs pets. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Our theme song is “Late Bloomer” by Devours…

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Before We Leaf, Episode 1 30:27

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After each episode of Leaf it to Us, we record a bonus discussion where Nora, Aly, and David chat some more about plants and podcasting. For more Before We Leaf episodes, join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Ou…

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Episode 1 - Sex-Changing Plants 32:54

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Nora brings along some surprising news about trees that spontaneously changed sex, and Aly explains how plant sex works and what makes a tree suddenly swap from male to female. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leafittouspod Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/leafittouspod Our theme song is “Late Bloomer” by Devours. Find more from Dev…

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2: Titus Groan Pt. 2 (Emotional About Pinecones) 2:03:10

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This week, part 2 of our recap of ‘Titus Groan’. Smoke! Ribbons! A Picnic! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefret Discord: https://discord.gg/29wMyuDHGP Want to fol…

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1: Titus Groan Pt. 1 (In Which We Shoulders) 1:59:47

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, we enter Gormenghast with Part 1 of our recap of Mervyn Peake’s ‘Titus Groan’... Ribs! Sunlight! Slowly-Growing Insanity! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @m…

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Announcing TTSMYF SERIES 2! 1:04

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Did you check the date after you heard our little announcement? Were you fooled? Announcing the PROPER return of The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret. That's right, we're not moving on from the Disc just yet. Keep an eye on our socials for episode calendars and all of our plans for the year! Find us on the internet: Twitter/Bluesky: @MakeYeFretPod Instagra…

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Announcing GORMENCAST! 1:00

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That's right, dear listeners. We're back from hiatus, embarking on a brand-new journey and we can't wait for you to join us! Find us on the internet: Twitter/Bluesky: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefret Disc…

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Hogswatch Livestream 2024 - Thriving On A Hill 1:45:25

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, previously read and recapped every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, a Very Special Hogswatch Extravaganza: we live-streamed an episode! Click here to enjoy the full thing with video: https://www.youtube…

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156: The Shepherd's Crown Pt. 3 (All These Things That Came Before) 1:43:30

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Meat! Two Veg! A Normal Amount of Emotions! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod | Bluesk…

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155: The Shepherd's Crown Pt. 2 (What Fools These Bortals Be!) 1:26:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Pines! Flumes! Pack a Banana! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthSh…

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154: The Shepherd’s Crown Pt 1 (An Echoing Phrase) 1:08:13

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Threes! Bees! Mephistopheles! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthSh…

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Bonus: Supplementary Books (A Podcast In Which We...) 1:09:14

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, a bonus episode! We’re looking at World of Poo, Dodger’s Guide to London and Mrs Bradshaw’s Handbook. Lavatories! Naughty Girls! Shirtless Vimes! Fi…

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153: Raising Steam Pt. 3 (It's All Gradely, Baby) 1:30:04

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Train Fight! On the Roof! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFr…

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152: Raising Steam Pt 2 (It’s So Hygienic!) 1:23:32

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Peril! Punch-ups! Puns! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret…

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151: Raising Steam Pt. 1 (A Better Class of Smut) 1:19:59

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Choo! Choo! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @…

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Bonus: 150 Episodes Celebratory Mailbag! (There Will Be An Adventure) 1:19:18

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, we’re celebrating 150 episodes! Questions! Answers! Uncomfortable levels of emotion! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @Th…

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150: Dodger Pt. 3 (Are You Metaphoring This Metaphor?) 1:21:43

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Dodger”. Rats! Rings! Shiny Shoes! Find us on the internet: Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon…

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149: Dodger Pt. 2 (Ah! A Snail Fork!) 1:21:16

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Dodger”. Growlers! Percies! Firky-Toodles! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeF…

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148: Dodger Pt. 1 (Universal Psychopomp Coin) 1:10:56

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Dodger”. Farthings! Sovereigns! Bones! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret …

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Bonus: LIVE from the Discworld Convention 2024 56:16

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, we’re releasing a very special episode – a conversation with Ian Stewart, recorded live at the Discworld Convention 2024! We talk about Tiffany Achi…

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Bedtime Stories: Sarah's First Camping Trip 4:51

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✨Enjoy bedtime stories! Little adventurers, and drift off to sweet dreams of forest fun and twinkling stars. 🛏️💤 🍀Spotify：https://spoti.fi/3oyCO0C🍎Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3KUELMG💙Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LstcOl🌲Tonight, join Sarah, Lisa, and Tammy as they embark on their first camping adventure in the forest! While everyone is excited, Sara…

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Pinecones from the Sky🫘丨Spotty Dinosaur and Friends 3:33

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Subscribe podcast "Spotty Dinosaur and Friends" for more funny stories with lovely animal friends. 🍰 🎊🌲🍍 Join Spotty Dinosaur and Peppy Hedgehog on their hilarious adventure in Chestnut Forest! 🐾 From searching for blueberries to rescuing falling pinecones, these two friends encounter unexpected surprises at every turn. 🎉 Who knew that helping a sq…