Best Steven Conway Podcasts (2025)

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You Only Get One Funeral: Emily Miller on Green Burial, Ritual, and Returning to the Earth 28:13

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What if your final resting place could help restore nature instead of harm it? In this episode of the Buried in Work podcast, licensed funeral director, certified life cycle celebrant, and founder of the Colorado Burial Preserve, Emily B. Miller, joins us to explore how green burial is more than an eco-friendly alternative—it’s a return to somethin…

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Taylor Wright 50:01

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In 2017, 33-year-old private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright vanished in after heading out to meet a friend. Eventually, the truth about what happened to Taylor would come out, and this would evolve into a homicide investigation; one that would lead directly to someone very close to Taylor. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss th…

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G1 Climax 35 Preview: Every Contestant Analyzed 2:22:30

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It's time for the annual G1 Climax Preview Show! Steven and Jeremy break down every facet of wrestling's most important tournament, Will Zack Sabre Jr. repeat? Can Shota Umino make post-block play? Will Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Gabe Kidd, David Finlay and Konnosuke Takeshita be in it until the end? Every one of these possibilities is examined, wh…

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Kora Feder is the Future of Political Folk Songwriting, but also Has Too Many Craft Projects, ep. 319 41:53

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On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, 'Some Kind of Truth,' as well as reflecting on the incredible changes and growth she's experienced since we last spoke in February 2020. One of the impacts of the pandemic on her music career was the necessity of exploring other artistic ventures like crafting hats and lino-cuttin…

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Kevin McKay on the Green Revolution in Cremation Recycling 40:04

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Did you know your dental fillings or titanium hip could be pulled from the ashes and turned into something that changes lives and saves the planet? In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with Kevin McKay, Director at Cremation Recycling, to uncover the truth about what really happens to metal after cremation. This is not the conversation you expe…

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The Indecisive Statistics Professor - with Chris Oates 47:56

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Chris Oates is a professor of statistics at Newcastle University - he got there despite being somewhat indecisive about his career. This episode was made possible by the Leverhulme Trust, a UK-based organisation which funds ambitious blue skies research across various disciplines - https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk Professor Oates was the recipient of p…

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Lauren Giddings 1:01:19

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In 2011, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings was studying for the bar exam. She had told friends and family that she would be out of contact during this time so she could give her full attention. For this reason, it took everyone in her life longer than it normally would have to realize she was missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Laur…

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Taichi in, Goto Out of G1, Fun with Factions 1:31:36

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This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at two shows in Tokyo, and Taichi's run to the G1 after a match-of-the-year candidate with Tomohiro Ishii. They also discussed El Desperado's character development, Kosei Fujita's potential and the G1 Climax field. Plus, why DOUKI in House of Torture still doesn't work despite efforts to explain it, Daiki Nagai j…

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Tami Neilson: On Taking Wynonna's Call, Her Scary Near-Death Experience, and Willie Nelson, ep. 318 1:13:32

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In recent years, Tami Neilson has been learning to carry both great joy and great sorrow simultaneously. The New Zealand-based, Canada-born powerhouse's new album, 'Neon Cowgirl,' is named after the towering electric figure on a sign that's overlooked Broadway in Nashville, watching over Tami's career since she was 16 years old. The songs were born…

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The Power of Thanatology. Why Grief Isn’t Meant to Be Fixed with Dr. Korie Leigh 23:43

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"If a child is old enough to love, a child is old enough to grieve." We often treat grief like a problem that needs solving. But what if it's not something to fix, but something to understand, live with and honor? In this powerful conversation of Buried in Work, Dr. Korie Leigh, certified thanatologist and program director at Marian University, hel…

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Ilene Misheloff 1:03:09

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On January 30th, 1989, the soon to be fourteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished from Dublin, California. She left school early to head home and then attend ice skating lessons, but she never made it. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff. Ilene's case has been linked through the years with other girls who have dis…

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The Revolution('s End) Will Be Televised 1:32:24

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This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed Zack Sabre Jr. regaining the IWGP World Heavyweight Title from Hirooki Goto and the possible reasons behind it. Plus, a Tanahashi Jam review, weekend preview, Steven's predictions about the G1 2025 box office and a little history of Sabre Jr's journey to New Japan.…

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The GARY BARRETT story 12:51

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Gary Barrett played golf as a teenager in Ireland, but stopped playing after his above-the-knee left leg amputation aged 22. Golf came back to him on his 50th birthday. Gary says: “I’m so thankful that my wife had the idea. I only started playing golf again 18 months or so ago when Jill bought a set of clubs for my birthday. “I now love nothing mor…

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Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317 57:13

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy! This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indi…

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Helping People Grieve by Sorting Through the Chaos of Death with Rachel Donnelly 24:39

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Did you know most people don’t have time to grieve because they’re too busy canceling Netflix and clearing out the fridge? In this episode of Buried in Work, Rachel Donnelly, founder of AfterLight and author of Late to Your Own Funeral, talks about what really happens after someone dies? The grief, the overwhelm, the paperwork, and the flaming dump…

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🎉 HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, PHOENIX! 🎂 7:16:30

22d ago7:16:30

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Phoenix E.O.D. turns FOUR — and we’re throwing the wildest, most unfiltered, all-out community celebration yet! Last year we set a record with a 6-hour marathon. This year, we’re going for 7 HOURS OF FUN, STORIES, AND SHENANIGANS! 🗓️ When? Saturday, July 5th – starting 2PM Eastern 🎙️ Who? EVERYONE. That’s right — we’re posting the Streamyard link i…

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The Citronelle Murders 50:50

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In the early morning hours of Sat August 20th, 2016, Twenty-seven-year-old Derrick Dearman, entered the home where his twenty-four-year-old estranged girlfriend, Laneta Lester, was staying. It was Laneta's brother's home, situated approximately 30 miles outside Mobile, Alabama. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Citronelle murders. Laneta had f…

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Curmudgeon’s Corner - Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show - Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM 1:59:10

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Featuring Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM – Author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won’t What does it take to find self-worth in a world that doesn’t want you to? This week, we’re talking trauma, mental health, and the power of real transformation with former state trooper turned counselor Adam Blevins. His raw, fi…

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G1 Play-ins, NJ Soul, Desperado Cut To Ribbons 1:28:56

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This week on episode 170, Steven and Jeremy discussed the signing of Aaron Wolf and why it's a bigger deal in Japan than many in America might think. They also looked at El Desperado's Death Pain Invitational. Steven's existential crisis continued as he related more of what bothers him about the shift in tone with the House of Torture angle. Plus, …

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Joy Oladokun Writes Worship Music for Youth Group Rejects (REISSUE), ep. 316 51:18

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 20…

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The #1 Regret of the Dying: Death Doula Kacie Gikonyo on Living With No Regrets 38:42

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When death doula Kacie Gikonyo held the hands of hundreds of people in their final moments, she kept hearing the same thing again and again: "I wish I had spent more time living… and less time working." In this episode of Buried in Work, Death Doula Kacie Gikonyo, founder of the Death Doula Collective and Death Doula School, joins us to share the r…

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Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp (Mipso) (Bonus) 45:55

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(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…

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The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 2 50:38

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In Part 1, we outlined the bulk of the cases connected to this series and discussed how many of the instances were remarkably similar in some ways, and how the areas where the crimes occurred often overlapped with each other. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of the Connecticut River Valley killings. In Part 2, we will discuss a couple of additional de…

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Dominion 2025 Review: House of Torture(d) 1:41:04

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Dominion was an uneven mess. Steven and Jeremy break down the show match by match, which featured some excellent wrestling (Goto v Shingo, Takeshita v Boltin, Kidd v Tsuji), and a couple of surprises that landed with thuds. They discuss why DOUKI's defection was so disappointing from a fan's standpoint, lament House of Torture's rise and point out …

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Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE), ep. 315 1:21:20

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…

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The STEVEN ALDERSON story 10:19

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Steven ‘Spud’ Alderson says: “Follow your passion, whatever it may be”. In this EDGA Podcast we connect with Steven, an Australian golfer with autism, who is winning friends and influencing people in G4D, from his home club of Willunga to Woburn in England, and beyond. We also hear from Steven’s caddie and friend of the family, Trent, who is suppor…

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Dignity in Death and Privacy Protection Act of 2025 31:33

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In this episode of Buried in Work, Adam Zuckerman speaks with Jess Wakefield, funeral director and Director of Partnerships at Better Place Forests, and Don Gilmartin, trauma cleanup entrepreneur and advocate. Together, they are pioneering the Dignity in Death and Privacy Protection Act of 2025—a proposed federal law that would make it illegal to p…

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The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 1 55:20

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From 1968 to 1989 there were a large number of murders in what is known as the Connecticut River Valley. But with the long period of time and bodies found in multiple states, it's hard to know how many of these murders are connected. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Connecticut River Valley Killings. Law enforcement a…

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Curmudgeon’s Corner 57 - The House Of Rags - Jamie Pardee & Eddie Colon 2:28:24

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⚡️The House of Rags Returns to Curmudgeon's Corner | Episode 57⚡️ They’re back — and this time, it’s personal... again. Join us for a thunderous reunion on Curmudgeon’s Corner Ep. 57 as we welcome Jamie Pardee and Eddie Colon, the unstoppable forces behind The House of Rags (THOR). These two detailing legends have been on the show before — individu…

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Dominion 2025 Preview, Okada Omega OMG 1:41:52

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This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Dominion, looking at every match on the card. They mused on who might be the new X in House of Torture, whether Okada v Omega can live up to the past, Takeshita's role in New Japan, and a recap of the gonzo spectacle that was Yano v Super Sasadango Machine.By Steven Conway, Jeremy Finestone

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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE), ep. 314 1:03:07

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…

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Behind the Brand: Phoenix EOD’s Aaron Talks New Products & Hard Lessons 2:27:57

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In this episode, we sit down with Aaron from Phoenix EOD to dive into the journey behind his innovative detailing brand. We talk about how he started Phoenix EOD, the inspiration behind his standout products, and what exciting new releases are on the horizon. Aaron also opens up about the real struggles of building a brand from the ground up, the l…

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How to Inherit Values, Not Just Wealth with Denise McCLain 32:25

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𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮—𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙤? In this episode of Buried in Work, Denise McClain, Director at Hirtle Callaghan and one of the country’s leading experts on multigenerational wealth, estate planning, and philanthropy, talks about how families can pass down more th…

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The Fast-Food Killer 58:23

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In 1997, an individual terrorized the area around Nashville, Tennessee. This person robbed several fast-food restaurants, killing workers in the process. A man named Paul Dennis Reed Jr. was ultimately identified as "the fast-food killer" and took seven lives before he was caught. Join Mike and Morf as they talk about Paul Dennis Reid Jr., dubbed b…

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Fujita Wins BOSJ, Desperado Denies Dominion for Deathmatch 1:31:51

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This week, Steven and Jeremy had a free-flowing conversation covering the passing of a former IWGP Champion, Sumo's connections to pro wrestling with the promotion of Onosato to Yokozuna, and why Taichi has a strong run left in him. Steven unboxed a prize from the NJPW fan club, plus they broke down each match from the Best of the Super Juniors Fin…

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John Hiatt is Actually Not Scared to Talk about His Feelings (REISSUE), ep. 313 51:06

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, …

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Adam Zuckerman on How Losing His Dad Led to Buried in Work (Special Episode with Jared Rizzi) 32:13

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“This project feels like my dad is still with me. It’s something he’d be proud of.” In this episode of Buried in Work, founder Adam Zuckerman steps out from behind the mic and into the guest seat—interviewed by longtime friend and co-host Jared Rizzi. Visit buriedinwork.com for the FULL SHOW NOTESBy Adam Zuckerman

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Steven Freeman 52:50

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Just before 11:00 p.m. on August 1, 2018, authorities in Griffin, Georgia, were called to a home on the 800 block of Sunnybrook Drive. Twenty-three-year-old Steven Freeman had been shot, and Mary Katherine Higdon, who lived in the house with Steven, admitted that she was the one who shot him. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Mary Katherine Higdon…

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Curmudgeon’s Corner 56 - Conway Stevens - CS Auto Tech and Detailing 1:58:47

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Curmudgeon's Corner 56!!! May 31st at 8pmEastern/5pmPacific we are breaking the box again and bringing in one of our own from the Phoenix Family! Our guest is Conway Stevens, aka CS AutoTech and Detailing - Conway... Or should he beknown as The Rocket Man!? Let's get into it! Click Here To Support The Show and Save Some Cheddar While Doing It! http…

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Super Junior Finals, Who Will Win, Who Should? 1:29:26

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This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the last block matches from the Best of the Super Junior tournament. They also talked about MAO bringing DDT-style wrestling to New Japan, if Kevin Knight's dual contract situation hurts his push, plus a finals preview.By Steven Conway, Jeremy Finestone

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The ALEXIA GIRAULT story 7:47

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When Alexia Girault of France qualified for the 2024 RSM European Net Play-offs it was in part the summation of a remarkable comeback through golf, that has significantly helped Alexia’s physical and mental health after facing a major trauma in her life. When aged 30, Alexia awoke paralysed due to a tumour in the spinal cord. Alexia tells us: “We a…

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Anaïs Mitchell: 2019 Pre-Broadway interview on Hadestown, Lamb Rearing, and Untangling Third Wave Feminism (REISSUE), ep. 312 51:22

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…

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How Estate Planning (or Lack of It) Affects Grieving Spouses with Jasmine Hathaway 23:24

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In this episode of Buried in Work, Jasmine Hathaway, founder of Compass Coordinators and co-founder of PALS (Professional Alliance of Life Services), shares how the sudden loss of her husband forced her to navigate the complex world of estate planning, paperwork, and system failures—alone, with a baby on her hip. Visit buriedinwork.com for the FULL…

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Brandon Swanson 52:54

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In 2008, 19-year-old Brandon lived with his parents in Marshall, Minnesota. He was home from college and attending some parties on the night he went missing. The mysteries surrounding this case continue to perplex law enforcement and the online true crime community. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Brandon Swanson's disappearance. Brandon spoke t…

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Super Juniors Heads to Finish, Steven's Japan Trip 2:04:25

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Steven was back with Jeremy after two weeks in Japan. He talked about seeing All Japan and STARDOM, the Tuduokan shop, going Ribera steakhouse, sponsors in wrestling and meeting Master Wato. Plus, NJPW and WWE's production, why Resurgence should be the Rocky V of New Japan and they looked at each wrestler in the BOSJ tournament.…

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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311 1:00:58

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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…

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Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death, on Why Planning Your Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family 20:08

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In this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, host Adam Zuckerman speaks with Gail Rubin, widely known as The Doyenne of Death, about the power and peace of mind that comes from funeral planning, estate preparation, and end-of-life conversations. Gail, author of A Good Goodbye and founder of the Before I Die Festival, shares how humor, storytellin…

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Listen Now — Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah 41:51

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Deep Cover is a true crime podcast about people who lead double lives, from our friends at Pushkin Industries. The new season, The Truth About Sarah, reveals a story of stolen valor and misplaced heroism. Sarah Cavanaugh was many things to the people who knew her: a decorated veteran, a Marine who saved her comrades, a young woman fighting cancer. …

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Curmudgeon’s Corner 55 - Steven Thompson - Detail Kid 2:05:51

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Yet ANOTHER #MTE superstar we've been anxiously awaiting to have on The Corner! Our guest is Steven Thompson, aka The Detail Kid! Steven is not only the world's youngest certified detailer, rebuilder of his custom Tesla, and celebrity in the detailing community. Click Here To Support The Show and Save Some Cheddar While Doing It! https://phoenixeod…

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Aileen Seiden 47:31

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On April 23rd, 2018, officers responded to a call about human remains found in Eastport, Florida. They found the body of a woman who had been a victim of foul play; she had obviously been beaten before her murder, and it was a brutal one. She was later identified as Aileen Seiden. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Aileen Seiden. Early the next day…