Best Seaplane Podcasts (2026)

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Sam Riggs on Seaplanes, Aviation, and Building a One-of-a-Kind Experience for Virginia Aviation 1:01:38

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For the first time in Discover Virginia Podcast history, we’re taking the conversation off the ground. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Riggs, founder of Coastal Seaplanes, while flying in a coastal seaplane — marking our first-ever interview recorded in the air. Launching directly from the water and soaring above Virginia’s coastline, this ep…

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370: A New Year’s Message from Matt Bowles 29:40

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Learn how to schedule a free video call with Matt and lock in special discounts on 2026 trips and travel conferences. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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Perils & Princesses | Interview (ft. Ryan Lynch) 1:01:17

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The designer and illustrator of Perils & Princesses, Ryan Lynch, teaches us the rules to his OSR-style game and sets us up for success by sharing all the best tips and tricks for running and playing Perils & Princesses and the adventure module Sweet Revenge. This season of My First Dungeon is sponsored by Tabletop Bookshelf. Buy Perils & Princesses…

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Aviatrix Classics: Pioneer Ruth Nichols’ Wings for Life—record-setting flights, devastating crashes, and the resilience to find purpose that joined aviation skill with Quaker compassion to deliver air ... 3:41:47

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Send us a text In this deeply immersive Literary Aviatrix Classics conversation Dr. Jacque Boyd, Captain Jenny Beatty and I discuss Wings for Life, the extraordinary memoir of pioneering aviatrix Ruth Nichols. Nichols’ life reads like myth—altitude, speed, and distance records; repeated catastrophic crashes; unrelenting physical pain; and a relentl…

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State of the Sides 2025 50:31

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We're ticking down the final hours of 2025 by looking back on what we've accomplished this year and all the many things we're excited to do with Many Sided Media in 2026. We've got stats, we've got sneak previews, and we've got resolutions galore! Join the Many Sided Media Patreon to get HOURS of bonus actual plays, talkbacks, music, and more. Plus…

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369: Life Is a Sea of Motorcyclists: Alex Chacon on Seeking Adventure, Winning Emmys & Finding Meaning 50:12

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Hear stories from riding a motorcycle in Egypt, Thailand, India, Nepal,Vietnam and becoming an Emmy-winning filmmaker. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | The Heart is a Dungeon 44:18

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This is a feed drop of The Heart is a Dungeon, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 8 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Many Sided Media

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Build It to Last: Eric Svedberg on Mastering Operations in Any Service Business 40:30

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In this episode of Discover Virginia, we sit down with Eric Svedberg, the force behind European Autowerks and a sought-after business coach helping service providers build companies that actually run. With more than three decades owning one of Hampton Roads’ premier European automotive shops—and a track record for transforming chaotic businesses in…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | Dorkspawn 1:59:40

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This is a feed drop of Dorkspawn, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 7 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar Fallout: Kings of Mahatt || New York, New York A Special Limited-Run Actual Play from Dorkspawn Fallout: Kings of Mahatt uses Fallout: The Roleplaying Game from Modiphius, airing as we play Fallout: New Vegas on the regular pod. In …

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | Tales Yet Told 1:41:59

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This is a feed drop of Tales Yet Told, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 6 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar. Our Lives in the Wood 1: What A F*cking World We Live In | The Time We Have Content Warnings for this episode: Human Transformation into animals, conversations around gender, Horse sounds, Breaking Glass, Isolation, Apocalypti…

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Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer — From TWA Stewardess to Pioneering 747 Captain 1:35:04

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Send us a text Pioneering airline pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer reflects on her extraordinary journey from being hired as a TWA stewardess in the early 1970s to becoming one of the first women to fly the Boeing 747, and later retiring from United Airlines after a career shaped both by deregulation, mergers, and furloughs, and by generosity, unexpected opp…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat 1:35:49

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This is a feed drop of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 5 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discr…

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368: Riding a Motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina: The Journey That Changed Alex Chacon’s Life 47:16

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Hear stories surviving 4 days with no food in Patagonia, landing in a Honduran jail, and driving Bolivia’s “Death Road” _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | Mage Hand High Five 1:34:44

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This is a feed drop of Mage Hand High Five, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 4 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar. All aboard for The Badlands! Salome Briar makes a quiet exit. Hayden "The Stranger" Kincaide finds a message. Stuhmp Steenling says goodbye. And they all board a train bound for parts unknowable. Join us on Patreon! D&D F…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | queeRPG 1:54:44

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This is a feed drop of queeRPG, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 3 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar. Esteemed inventor, Viola Weatherby, was found dead and her daughter, Rose Weatherby, seeks out the services of Mama Amoretta, JJ August, and Jo Gilmore of Lamplight Investigative Services, to solve the case. The content warning for t…

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Local Stories, Global Stages: Dr. Ashlie on Writing Fiction That Wins Awards 41:48

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In this episode of the Discover Virginia Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ashlie, a Virginia-based author whose fictional I Remember trilogy has gained national recognition, including winning at the LA Film Festival. Her work is a powerful example of how storytelling, imagination, and craft can take a local voice to a global stage. We talk not only on…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | Maia's Game Room 47:32

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This is a feed drop of Maia's Game Room, a member of the Many Sided Network. This is Day 2 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar In the shining metropolis of Hyperion City, two Golds enforce the order that built their world—until cracks begin to show beneath the polish. ==CAST== Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social Michael Gi…

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Many Sided Advent Calendar | Dice Exploder 34:31

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This is a feed drop of the show Dice Exploder, a member of the Many Sided Network. Day 1 of the Many Sided Advent Calendar. Dice Exploder: Afterimage is a new show format I'm trying, a mashup of This American Life with a play report. I have a box full of memories that lives in my closet, a pair of drumsticks, a half smoked cigar, a thimble full of …

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Adventures in the Canadian Wilderness: Black Moose Outpost with Nate Herbert 1:24:25

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In this episode of Water Flying, host Steven McCaughey speaks with Nate Herbert from Black Moose Outpost about the unique experiences and opportunities available in the Canadian wilderness. They discuss Nate's background in bush flying, the impressive fleet of aircraft at Black Moose Outpost, and the challenges faced in bush flying operations. The …

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Win Online in 2026: How Smart Branding & Websites Help Separate YOU from the Noise 1:01:13

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In a digital world where attention is short and competition is everywhere, looking professional is no longer enough — you need to be strategic, clear, and conversion-focused. In this episode, we sit down with Tania and Courtney, two experts at the intersection of branding, website design, and online positioning, to unpack what actually makes busine…

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367: Digital Nomad Motherhood: Raising Conscious Kids, Cultivating Empathy & Building The Village Abroad with Courtney Orgias 57:59

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Learn about parenting with political awareness & building diaspora connections and political solidarity across borders. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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From Court to Character: The Excel Basketball Story with Lance Hurdle 37:43

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In this episode of Discover Virginia, we sit down with former pro athlete and founder of Excel Basketball Academy, Lance Hurdle, to explore how basketball becomes a vehicle for discipline, mindset, and personal growth. Lance has built more than a training program—he’s created a culture where young athletes learn to lead with character long before t…

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366: Raising Global Citizens: Worldschooling, Ethical Travel & Family Life Across Continents with Courtney Orgias 55:18

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Learn about leaving the U.S. to become a digital nomad family—how to raise kids and build community all over the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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The Power of Who You Know: Brad Furman on Local Impact & Opportunity 31:45

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In this episode of Discover Virginia, we sit down with Hampton Roads’ connector-in-chief, Brad Furman, a driving force behind relationship-focused growth in the 757. Brad’s reputation is built on one core belief: opportunity flows through people. Today, he breaks down how meaningful relationships shape business, elevate communities, and create long…

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Hellwhalers | Season Talkback 44:52

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The cast of Hellwhalers discuss the story we told, our thoughts on the system, and how much we want to play more Sik Bo. Featuring: Shenuque Tissera Abby Hepworth Viditya Voleti Brian Flaherty This season is sponsored by Plus One EXP. Buy Hellwhalers (Use promo code MFD10 for 10% off Hellwhalers and your entire order at Plus One EXP Join our Patreo…

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Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide for Pilots: Expert Picks with Sporty’s CEO John Zimmerman 1:13:09

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In this episode of WaterFlying, host Steve McCaughey and guest John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot Shop discuss the best holiday gifts for pilots in 2025. They explore various innovative aviation products, the importance of safety gear, and the significance of continuous learning for pilots during the winter months. The conversation also delves into…

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365: Inside Black Rio, Brazilian Favelas & Quilombos — and How Nicole Phillip Built 350K Followers in 2 Years 1:07:39

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Hear award-winning travel creator Nicole Phillip share stories of immersing in Afro-Brazilian history, music and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Hellwhalers | Session 2 - Salvation 1:18:31

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Grab your harpoons! There’s a Hellwhale in these waters! Featuring: Shenuque Tissera Abby Hepworth Viditya Voleti Brian Flaherty This season is sponsored by Plus One EXP. Buy Hellwhalers (Use promo code MFD10 for 10% off Hellwhalers and your entire order at Plus One EXP Join our Patreon to get access to bonus actual plays, cast talkbacks, original …

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364: Cycling Around the World in 5 Years on 3 Euros a Day with Pablo Mandado 1:00:40

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Hear stories and life-lessons from circumnavigating the planet on a bicycle while living on 3 Euros a day for 5 years. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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The International Seaplane Meeting in Biscarrosse France with Derry Gregoire 1:23:15

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French seaplane owner and pilot Derry Gregoire joins Steve on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss a seaplane event like no other: the Rassemblement Internatinal d'Hydravions de Biscarrosse. Held every other year on an historic freshwater seaplane lake just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean on France’s southwestern coast, the I…

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363: How to Use Points & Miles to Visit Private Islands, Stay in Overwater Bungalows & Arrive by Seaplane in Bora Bora, the Maldives and the Seychelles with Chew from ChewsToExplore 50:53

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Learn how to get over-the-top luxury bucket list experiences for free that usually cost thousands of dollars per night. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Hellwhalers | Session 1 - The Stygian Sea 1:12:21

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Three damned sailors set off on a terrible quest in order to achieve a chance at salvation. Featuring: Shenuque Tissera Abby Hepworth Viditya Voleti Brian Flaherty This season is sponsored by Plus One EXP. Buy Hellwhalers (Use promo code MFD10 for 10% off Hellwhalers and your entire order at Plus One EXP Join our Patreon to get access to bonus actu…

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362: Stories of Traveling Across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean as a Jamaican-Chinese New Yorker with Darren Chew 58:40

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Hear stories from visiting Nubia, the slums of Nairobi, rural villages in Zambia & going volcano-boarding in Nicaragua. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Hellwhalers | Session Zero 1:11:26

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A damned crew is created with a hellish ship to match… Featuring: Shenuque Tissera Abby Hepworth Viditya Voleti Brian Flaherty This season is sponsored by Plus One EXP. Buy Hellwhalers (Use promo code MFD10 for 10% off Hellwhalers and your entire order at Plus One EXP Join our Patreon to get access to bonus actual plays, cast talkbacks, original ga…

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361: Performing Hajj & Umrah and How to Travel the World with a Family of 5 on Points and Miles with Amena Bakali 1:01:31

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Learn how to use points & miles to perform Umrah with a family and travel the world to celebrate Eid in different cities. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Tracey Curtis-Taylor — Bird: Flying the Spirit of Artemis Across Continents and Confronting the Old Boys’ Club 1:22:05

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Send us a text If you love daring women, vintage airplanes, and real-world adventure, you’re going to love this one. Pilot and author Tracey Curtis-Taylor shares her journey from a $15 introductory flight in Canada to flying her restored 1942 Stearman across Africa, from UK to Australia, and across the United States. We talk about her inspirations …

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Hellwhalers | Running the Game w/ Moss Powers 32:00

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Hellwhalers designer Moss Powers shares their tips for running the game and teaches GM Shenuque Tissera how to help his players have the most fun in Hell. Hosted by Elliot Davis & Shenuque Tissera This season is sponsored by Plus One EXP. Buy Hellwhalers (Use promo code MFD10 for 10% off Hellwhalers and your entire order at Plus One EXP Editing by …

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Explore the Exciting World of the Super Petrel XP with Roger Helton 1:26:12

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Super Petrel USA's CEO Roger Helton sits down with Steve McCaughey to explore his history, the development of the Rotax 916 engine and how it has helped make the Super Petrel XP the exciting LSA Flying Boat that it has evolved into. With three decades of development and improvement the Super Petrel XP is an impressively capable two place flying boa…

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360: Hacking Serendipity, Connecting Travelers with the Pangea App, and Co-Hosting the Nomad Week with Matt Gray 1:22:05

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Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Literary Aviatrix Classics: Aviatrix by Elinor Smith — The Flying Flapper Who Outsmarted Putnam, Outflew the Boys, and Spilled All the Aviation Tea 2:26:09

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Send us a text Hold on to your flight goggles — this episode might be our juiciest Literary Aviatrix Classics yet. In this roundtable, Dr. Jacque Boyd, Captain Jenny Beatty, and I dive into Aviatrix: The Story of Elinor Smith, the 1981 memoir of the teenage pilot who took the 1920s aviation world by storm. Elinor Smith — “The Flying Flapper of Free…

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359: Traveling the World as a Black Muslim Digital Nomad, Giving Birth in Poland, and Raising Globally Conscious Kids with Imani Bashir 1:07:14

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Hear about living in China, Malaysia, Poland and Mexico as a Black Muslim woman & raising her son in multiple countries. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Podcasting on a boathouse | Making a difference in the 757 creative community + our new partnerships and studio 26:16

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We’ve the past few months taking the show on the road — traveling across Virginia, recording in incredible locations, and discovering so many parts of this amazing state while searching for our new studio. I’m excited to share that we’ve finally found it! To celebrate, we’re wrapping up our traveling episodes and gearing up to move into the new stu…

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[RE-BROADCAST] The Time We Have | Live, Laugh, Love 53:09

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The Time We Have is AVAILABLE NOW!! Grab your own copy of this devastating game by Elliot Davis. Shenuque and Elliot play Elliot’s latest game The Time We Have, a tragic two player TTRPG about two brothers' final conversation in a zombie apocalypse. CW: Discussions of death, Illness/progressive illness, strained sibling relationship, caring for a s…

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358: Lessons from Malcolm X’s Travels, Black-American Expatriation, Living in Cairo, and Building Global Solidarity with Imani Bashir 1:08:57

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Learn about being a Black Muslim activist in the U.S., meeting Malcolm X’s daughter, moving abroad and living in Cairo. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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The NFK Street interview you did not see coming... | What Makes Norfolk Different 15:21

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Host Levi hits the streets of Norfolk for an interview you didn’t see coming — this time with Joseph Trahan from Discover Virginia. Who should we interview next? Support the show Discover Virginia Beach Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206204 Discover Virginia Beach Fb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/discovervirginiabeach…

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Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 3 - Wash Cycle 1:28:40

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The laundry room has become a disaster, and Yazeba has tasked Sal with leading the charge to fix it (with Gertrude’s reluctant help)... Featuring: Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude” Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Concierge Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid” Cameron Strittmatter as “Arariel, Angel of the Waters of the Earth” Laurie Hernandez as “Niviana ‘Viv’ o…

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357: Nomading in Africa, Developing a Politically Conscious Travel Lens, and Co-Hosting the “Remote Roundup” on Zero to Travel with Janessa Klatt 55:37

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Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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Virginia's fastest growing beverage company | Crunchy Hydration 18:46

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Megan Riggs, the visionary founder of Crunchy Hydration, joins us for a very special episode filmed aboard Flohom—right here in Virginia Beach, the same place her journey began. Megan takes us inside the origin story of “Crunchy”, the pivotal milestones that shaped her brand identity, and how she’s built one of the fastest-growing beverage companie…

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Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 2 - The Night Market 1:39:38

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The dream merchant Monday invites Gertrude to see the wonders of the fairy market, and schemes to buy her heart… Featuring: Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude” J Strautman as “Monday” Elliot Davis as “Parish” Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Concierge Head to our Patreon to hear the cast talkback for this episode as well as two Patreon-exclusive bonus chapte…

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Are You Missing Important Inspections In Your Aircraft Maintenance? 1:00:48

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Join Steve's guest Darren Tilman for a deep dive into aircraft exhaust system maintenance, and how dynamic propeller balancing will increase the reliability of your aircraft systems, potentially protect you from inflight failures and reduce your operational costs. Heat cycles, slip joints, vibration and aggressive throttle application and reduction…