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Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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The Seven Wonders of the World catalogue the world's most spectacular natural wonders and man-made structures. But, if you could choose your own personal Seven Wonders of the World, what would they be? Join Clive Anderson as he sits down with a range of guests to explore exactly that. Nothing is off limits, from culinary delights to train journeys and world-famous performers, as each guest guides us through the why, the how and the when of their seven passions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Join Khadijah Seven, spiritually known as Momma Seven, and her ministry of ‘A Wonderful Approach’, each week as they build on healing with spiritual tools. A Wonderful Approach is a therapeutic, spiritually based healing and educational organization. Momma Seven is a Medium and Spiritualist with knowledge rooted in Islam, Taoism, Ifa, Vodun, Christianity, & Kabbalah understandings. Momma Seven has been actively involved in prayer and ritual all of her life, focusing the last 15 years on ment ...
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JAXA's Space Education Center provides two types of Podcast: the "Seven Wonders Series," compiled of seven one-minute interviews in multiple languages, and the "JAXA Space and Astronautical Science Podcast series," which features fun and informative long-form interviews to scientists and other key JAXA staff in English. The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of JAXA as an organization.
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WHAT WENT WRONG

Sad Boom Media

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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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Strong Songs

Kirk Hamilton

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Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
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Legends Among Us

Rabbi Dr Benji Levy

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"Legends Among Us" is a poignant podcast series that delves into the stories of families who have endured unimaginable loss. In each episode, host R. Benji Levy sits down with the loved ones of those who were taken from us during the October 7th attack or in the aftermath of the conflict. Through these intimate conversations, the podcast aims to honor the memories of the fallen and provide a platform for their families to share their journeys of grief, resilience, and the enduring legacies o ...
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Podcast On Fire Network

Kenny B, Various

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The Podcast On Fire Network aims to provide a large, continually expanding overview of Asian cinema. On the flagshow Podcast On Fire, the big guns out of Hong Kong cinema gets a spotlight through discussion and review while the remainder of the network shows gives you insight into Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese cinema and the history of adult oriented Hong Kong cinema!
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News of the mysterious deaths of billionaire Canadian pharma giant Barry Sherman and his philanthropist wife Honey in December 2017 reverberated around the world. Five years later, with no arrests and little news from the police, their deaths remain shrouded in mystery and conspiracy theories, with too many lingering questions. Not just who killed them, but what kind of life do you have to live that when you’re found dead, there are multiple theories, including some involving your own family ...
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52 Pickup

Aftermath

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A show about the most important comic of the 21st century, and the greatest series you’ve never heard of. Each week Journalist Gita Jackson and DC Historian Alex Jaffe read and explore an issue of 52, a 2006 exploration of the DC universe by a legendary team of talent that shaped everything that came after it.
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Loveshaped Life

Bob Hayes and Nathan Stearman

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We’re creating a movement of people who see God’s beauty with ever-increasing clarity, experience his presence with ever-deepening wonder and live everyday-lives of radical love, loving more like Him as the days go by. This is our podcast. For more, visit https://www.loveshaped.life/
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Travel can do amazing things: broaden horizons, build relationships, and rejuvenate the soul. But often, those experiences come at a cost. This is Peak Travel, a new podcast from WHYY about how travel shapes communities in hot-spots around the world. We’ll share the wonder that comes with exploring new places, as well as the harm that our worst travel habits can cause. And we’ll try to figure out how we can do it better. Each episode transports you to a new destination. You’ll meet the peopl ...
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Heath In Pursuit

Heath Hollensbe

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Step into a world of curiosity, creativity, and compelling conversations with Heath In Pursuit, the podcast where no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Dr. Heath Hollensbe—an endlessly inquisitive thinker and former pastor turned cultural explorer—the show dives deep into the stories, ideas, and forces shaping our world. With a knack for asking the right questions and a gift for meaningful dialogue, Heath brings a unique mix of wit, warmth, and wisdom to every episode. Whether he’s unpacking the ...
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The Wonder of Home

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Calling all ‘unconventional’ homemakers, everyday women, and anyone who loves creating wonder in your home! Join Mel weekly on Wednesdays, as she interviews a variety of inspiring women - with each episode containing reality checks, practical tips and hacks, raw conversations and LOL moments!
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Welcome to The Seven Series Podcast, where we tap into the Biblical number of perfection in creative ways to explore theology, science, and culture. Your host, Dr. Gregg Davidson, along with various guests, provides insights into the Biblical theology, the intersection of the Bible with science, American culture wars and influencers, and political intrigue. Topical links with the podcast title may be on the symbolic use of 7 in the Bible, or a series of 7 episodes, people, examples, points, ...
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Stealing Superman

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It was the most unlikely art heist of all time. Join some improbable detectives and one determined comic book dealer as they investigate the mysterious theft of the most important comic in the world ... a comic stolen from Nicolas Cage.
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Artfully blending mindfulness with vivid empathetic storytelling immerses your seven senses in a calming escape from daily stress. These therapeutic journeys are designed to reduce anxiety, aid with sleep, and awaken inner peace by shifting your mind’s frequency from reactive to restorative. Explore unique guided meditations that go beyond relaxation: sparking imagination while grounding you in the present moment. Each weekly episode combines soothing narration, serene soundscapes, and rich ...
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Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, ...
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Scandals, greed, revenge and sex: historian Dan Jones tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Season 7 sees boy-king Richard II take the throne and put the dynasty in jeopardy like never before. The people will rise in a bloody revolt as Richard, once hailed as a messiah, turns magnificent and murderous tyrant. Richard will soon find himself pitted against his chivalrous cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, in an extraordinary tale ...
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WKXL 103.9/101.9 FM, 1450 AM, and NHTalkRadio.com continue to be a vibrant New Hampshire media entity. The station first hit the airwaves in 1946 and to this day keeps Granite Staters informed and engaged in the current events of our times. Our goals are very simple to inform and entertain our listeners with interviews and stories that are thoughtful and compelling. From tragedy to triumph, fires to championship celebrations, the New Hampshire Primary to the City Council race, we have you co ...
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Ship of Myths

Ring of Fire

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Welcome aboard! Its time to raise anchor as we sail across the seven seas with the Master of Myth-chief himself - the Captivating Captain Teruk, debonair and pirate extraordinaire! Collecting ancient legends filled with wonder and adventure on …The Ship Of Myths! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each month, we produce a selection of audio narrated versions of some of The XV's most popular editorial articles so you can enjoy the best of The XV on the go, in the gym or on your commute to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Against the Odds is a series of frank conversations with guests whose lives have been touched in many different ways by HIV. We find out about the challenges they’ve faced, and what inspires them to strive for what may seem impossible goals. At UNAIDS, we guide and bring together the global effort to end AIDS. What we’ve learnt in the HIV response is that progress is never given, it is won. It depends on the power of people challenging the people in power.
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The Spot Show Podcast! Every week join "Gem Mint 10" Dickie Wabash and "The One Legged Wonder" Michael Madrox as they traverse the world of professional wrestling and take a few pit stops along the way. Behind the scenes stories, pop culture hot takes, tales from the road, retro show reviews and everything in between! Please consider supporting the show at patreon.com/madbashstudios
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Small Biz Life

Kristin & Jeffery Ingram

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YOU STARTED A BUSINESS! YOU ARE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO. But there is a lot more to running a successful business: accounting, marketing, IT, sales, management. You wear so many hats. Add family, friends, health, home…no wonder you are tired! WE GET IT! We have been small business owners for the past seven years and have worked with small business owners for the last fourteen years. We know the challenges of finding the right solutions and juggling all the responsibilities. We know how hard i ...
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DailyHeatChecc Smokecast Is A Twice A Week Podcast Hosted By: Piff Beatz We Discuss The Latest In Th Hip Hop, Sports, And Current Events! SAVE 7% WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR DISTROKID: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1612436 TEXT ME: https://distrokid.com/s/ygcSHaK FOLLOW MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40R396JWy31Y8N2uQbb8MT?si=rPjWF0pJRC2qnT63slEI_w 9TH WONDER VS J DILLA PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NoZ0EUQZ2fuGaiyUMvh59?si=uSy5QEcUR4qD6gwGYrhYt NEW JER ...
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Story Hotline

Tina Victoria Afshar & Ella Mumby

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Welcome to Story Hotline, a bi-weekly phone call between two friends on opposite sides of the world. Each week, Tina Victoria Afshar and Ella Mumby dive into a story and share it with our listeners. From far off history to stories of everyday people, there’s a bit of everything. Join our phone calls each week and follow us on Instagram @storyhotlinepodcast
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These days, women are expected to DO it all and BE everything to everyone around them. We feel like we are continually failing, and our faith walk is just one more way we fall short. But what if it's not like that? What if God is with you right now, in all the chaos? Join host Megan Morell, your fellow imperfect God-loving woman. She's a wife, homeschooling mom of seven, adoptive mom, and special needs mom. She's a certified Life Coach and owns a wellness business. She knows what it means to ...
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A rugby show like no other, where the only thing bigger than the names are the laughs and good times. In an unfiltered chinwag with host and comedian, James 'The Professor Rochford, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell share incredible stories from their global careers and offer their take on rugby's latest happenings. Every week we'll be diving into what’s been going on across ‘the game they play in heaven’ amongst other on and off-field fun. Imagine catching up with your mates ...
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The Scroll

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Hi, everyone! I am LilacBoots and I am joined by my fabolous co-host Frank Grouch. This is my gaming podcast. We are providing general gaming news, releases, and announcements. We also do small reviews, commentary on games, and have the occasional guest! I hope you enjoy! Check us out by following us on Twitter @LilacBoots and @FrankGrouch!
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The Fun Police

Ben Bleiman, Sharky Laguana

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Cities should be fun and full of life! Join Ben Bleiman and Sharky Laguana as they interview local politicians and celebrities about the nitty gritty of San Francisco politics, policy, and nightlife. If you are curious how city government works, or wonder if we'll ever be allowed to have fun again, this is the show for you.
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WTJU is the University of Virginia's community radio station, bringing people together through excellent music and conversation. Our podcast network, Virginia Audio Collective, nurtures a creative community through audio storytelling. Donations here benefit WTJU and its Virginia Audio Collective.
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Lead at the Top of Your Game

Karan Ferrell-Rhodes and Shockingly Different Leadership

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Are you the strongest leader you can possibly be? And if not, ever wonder what other elite leaders know and do that you aren’t, which may be stopping you from bringing your A+ game? The Lead at the Top of Your Game Podcast celebrates the ingenuity, resilience and execution excellence of firebrand leaders who are doing big things in their profession or industry by boldly dancing on the edge and playing by their own rules. Organizational psychologist & leadership tactics strategist, Karan Ferr ...
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Teachers would call it 'lively,' scholars would call it 'unorthodox,' and I'd call it 'honest'...I re-interpret Virgil's Aeneid with a dash of realism and all the underlying sarcastic comments necessary, reminding everyone that the classics are for all of us, always. (ps. in Rome, the plebs were the ordinary people. You and me. This is Classics, for Us). Bonus points: if you're studying Classics right now, I made sure to include all those important bits that'll definitely come up in your exa ...
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On January 16th 2024, at the age of 32, Zechariah Haber was killed. He was a master of multiple languages, family man, scholar of note and extraordinary human being. Talia shares stories and memories of their time together, focusing this episode on the life that he lived, not the method in which he was killed. Meet this Legend Among Us. To access a…
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Welcome to an episode of Island Stories: The Sri Lanka Podcast, brought to you by The Ceylon Press. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the third and final episode of a three part podcast dedicated to finding the 7 greatest wonders of Ancient Sri Lanka. Reservoir, tree, stupas. All ca…
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Statues are sort of a big deal. Even today, most folks you meet don't have a statue of themselves. So it comes as no surprise that back in the day, one statue in particular became a wonder of the ancient world. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the story of Zeus. (Ben here: I need everyone to know we are not talking about the origins of…
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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound effects: palm trees in breeze, flowing river 🌴💧 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we'll embark on a journey through time to visit all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in their heyday, beginning with the Great Pyramid of Giza. 😴 Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Outer Space, Death, Wal…
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Welcome to an episode of Island Stories: The Sri Lanka Podcast, brought to you by The Ceylon Press. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the second episode of a three part podcast dedicated to finding the 7 greatest wonders of Ancient Sri Lanka. 250 years after the creation of the isla…
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Welcome to an episode of Island Stories: The Sri Lanka Podcast, brought to you by The Ceylon Press. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Part Two of a two part Podcast dedicated to Sri Lanka’s most wicked monarchs. After the excesses of Prince Vijaya and Queen Annua, it is time to enco…
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Welcome to an episode of Island Stories: The Sri Lanka Podcast, brought to you by The Ceylon Press. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Tiny mammals are the subject of this podcast – the search for Sri Lanka’s smallest and most overlooked mammals. But first a health warning – for fans of Hi, Hal…
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Welcome to an episode of Island Stories: The Sri Lanka Podcast, brought to you by The Ceylon Press. _________________________________________________________________________________________ This episode is dedicated to the sprawling plantation gardens that disappear off into the jungle around Sri Lanka’s Flame Tree Estate & Hotel. This longer of tw…
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Mykal Riley’s name isn’t mentioned alongside Stephen Curry or Larry Bird. But neither of those guys can say they hit a three-pointer that literally saved thousands of lives. * VERY SPECIAL CREDITS Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason English Written by Dave Roos Produced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Chris Childs Mixing and Ma…
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Horror fans can tell you there's more than one type of vampire -- in fact, there are hundreds of vampire-like fiends in cultures around the world. In most cases these are dismissed as spooky stories for children or ancient myths, but when the CIA needed to oust a group of Communist rebels in the Philippines, they decided to make the myth of the Asw…
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Indie film time! Via call-in AJ Calandrino and Kristina Kessler from Christie Rex Productions give us the scoop and details of their Indie short film “Dream Genocide”. And as usual I want ALL the details. Why this genre? How long did it take to film it? How did you have auditions for the roles? What equipment and software was used (that’s for the g…
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The Friday Fun Bunch featured a different cast this week as Tom and Ellen Raffio were in Maine for Northeast Delta Dental. Joining us in studio for this episode, State Senator Howard Pearl and his wife, Heather. We talked about some pending legislation including the controversial auto inspection bill and the state budget. Also discussed was the wor…
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The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…
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This week on Facing the Future we focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill that has now passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Our guest was Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). We also discussed interest rates, tariffs and budget scoring.…
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Whether we're talking jet black, stunning platinum or fire engine red, there's just something fascinating about hair as a fashion statement. And, of course, forms of hair dye have been used since antiquity to help people maintain a youthful appearance... even when the ingredients caused tremendous physical harm. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Ma…
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Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental joined us in the opening segment of today’s program to discuss some of the upcoming road races presented by Northeast Delta Dental including this weekend in Freeport, Maine and in a couple of weeks at Mount Washington. Also with us on the Thursday show, the General Manager of the New Hampshire…
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The Avengers of midwest wrestling podcasting have finally assembled on The Spot Show Podcast! Reb and Minderz from The Jumping The Rail Network join Dickie and Madrox to drop a major announcement and before that, Dickie and Madrox preview MadBash Wrestling present The Blue Album. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Patreon.com/MadBashStudios …
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Narrator: Elizabeth Grace 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: peaceful park ambience 🌳🚲 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll join Hazel and her father at an extraordinary zoo holding a range of unique, rare, and – some might say – magical animals. 😴 Includes mentions of: Fantastical Creatures, Fantasy, Animals, Children, Parents, Fami…
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It’s time to talk about the sexy part of the arts! Budgets. Please hold back your excitement. Most of the arts that we’re familiar with depend on multiple streams of income. Ticket sales, sponsorships, grants, benevolent donors, etc and lately there's been chatter about one arm of support being taken away or ended. That source is government aid and…
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Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time. See omnystudi…
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Tuesday’s program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Lieutenant Irwin Malilay joined to discuss the various functions of the Marine Patrol in the state including the enforcement of N.H. boating laws on the many lakes and the seacoast areas of the Granite State. In addition we explored the boating safety courses …
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Hidden Trails is the subject of this podcast, which steps off the tourist path to give you a glimpse of the things that really make Sri Lanka tick. Sacred temples, royal palaces, leopards, tea tasting, ancient frescos, sandy beaches, gourmet curries, tamarind martinis, whale watching, trekking, turtle fostering – these are the things that most visi…
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IN THIS EPISODE... Meet Marilyn Rosa-Green, an executive leadership coach and psychotherapist with deep expertise in guiding leaders in the manufacturing industry. In this conversation, Marilyn explores leadership challenges in manufacturing. She stresses the need for careful talent selection and a supportive environment to combat burnout, identify…
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This week on The KOKO Show we have pulled together an absolute humdinger of an episode for y’all, it has the perfect balance of flair, footy and funnies that will get the blood pumping to all your important places. To help us on that quest we enlisted the services of some Rugby Royalty, that is correct we have the Kiwi rig that every man and his do…
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The French are preparing for an all mighty invasion. The king doesn’t really seem to care — until the nobles use the parliamentary equivalent of a royal kick up the backside. And, will the French army even get off their coast, or backsides, before the portaloos are full? If you want to find out more about the last French invasion of England, listen…
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Nines are the calm in the chaos, the peacemakers, the gentle harmonizers who often forget their own voice while trying to keep the peace. In this episode, we explore the journey of the Nine—the pull toward comfort, the resistance to conflict, and the deep wisdom they carry when they finally show up as themselves. Because peace isn't passive. It's p…
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How did a studio on the brink, a Jewish director, and a second-rate star turn a pulpy, near-blasphemous mass market Christian book into a blockbuster for the ages? Join Chris and Lizzie as they travel back in time to a tinsel town in painful transition to learn why MGM bet it all on a remake of the costliest film of the silent era, examine Gore Vid…
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The half dog demons take exams and revive ancient gods in Episode 478: InuYasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcastSupport NGP on Patreon: pa…
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Materialists argue we are essentially brains with legs - what your brain does is who you are. No brain function - no person. In this episode and the next, I am joined by neuroscientist and Christian, Dr. Paul LaPenna, for a fascinating conversation on the relationship between brain function and who we are as soul-bearing individuals. What does it m…
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Our first guest, Mike Morin, is a notable radio personality who is also an award-winning columnist and author. Mike Morin is the recipient of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and the winner of the 2021 NH Literary Awards for Outstanding Work of Nonfiction for his book, LUNCH WITH TOMMY AND STASIA:…
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Thirty miles north of Kandy marks the start of an extraordinary 5 temple circuit tour to places long lost to modern travellers. The circuit starts at the Vilbawa Rajamaha temple, which legend connects to Kuveni, the wife of the island’s first king, Vijaya. But Kuveni was not simply a wife – nor even a weaver of cloth, a mother, lover, or queen. She…
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This episode is dedicated to a 200 year old mountain war. Hills are of course what Kandy is celebrated for - and its most famous city-centre mountain, Bahirawa Kanda, or Gnome Mountain, is home to one of the tallest statues of Lord Buddha. It was once, more memorably, home to some atypical human sacrifice, involving a particularly beautiful girl, D…
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Kipling believed that to understand a country and its history you had to smell it. Yet the past is documented in so many other ways - in books, or architecture; in music or even food. In Sri Lanka, it is the temples that best hold its story. Even so, their stories, like their secrets, are often hard to capture, and harder still to comprehend. It is…
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Nir’s plan to propose to his partner Naomi after the war was not meant to be. On January 22nd 2024, Nir, along with 20 other soldiers lost their lives in a tragedy in Gaza. In this episode, she reflects on the special relationship they had, the void his absence left and her personal coping mechanisms. Meet this Legend Among Us. To access an educati…
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Lau Kar-Leung meets buddy cop comedy in Tiger on the Beat! Chow Yun-Fat and Conan Lee bicker, banter, and brawl their way through heroin smugglers and a chainsaw duel you won’t forget. It’s a classic Hong Kong genre mash-and-smashup, mixing slapstick, squib-heavy carnage, and Lau’s signature choreography with explosive modern action. With Kenny B a…
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Lau Kar-Leung meets buddy cop comedy in Tiger on the Beat! Chow Yun-Fat and Conan Lee bicker, banter, and brawl their way through heroin smugglers and a chainsaw duel you won’t forget. It’s a classic Hong Kong genre mash-and-smashup, mixing slapstick, squib-heavy carnage, and Lau’s signature choreography with explosive modern action. With Kenny B a…
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The law offices of Shaheen & Gordon are the sponsor of NH Unscripted and each time we’ve had one of their attorneys in to chat those episodes have been some of the most informative, fun and educational shows we’ve done. Today’s episode with immigration Attorney Ron Abramson further proves my point. His passion for his slice of law practice was impr…
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Newly inspired by his recent associations in amateur magazine circles, HP Lovecraft returns to fiction. In the second part of this series, Ben, Max and special guest Jonathan Strickland witness Lovecraft's work building a mythos with his friends and collaborators, his love life, his tragedies and triumphs. Also his strange hatred of so many things …
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