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Plays On Word Radio

Pastor/ Artist Fred Kenney Jr.

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An in-depth look at the Word of God, the Plays On Word community, and the Plays - with original music - we perform, that are based on the Word of God. New episodes drop Fridays at 7AM EST! To find out how Plays On Word Theater can perform 'LIVE on YOUR STAGE' and to support this missionary & podcast visit: https://playsonword.org/
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical ...
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The Shocking Truth

evangelist Todd Abraham

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A podcast dedicated to bringing you the word of God, rightly divided, for the salvation of your soul and the exposing of the false doctrines and false anointing that has flooded today's churches.
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Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words. #Etymology #WordNerd, #LanguageLovers
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We've been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Science Diction

Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.
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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time. Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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SmartDrivel

Smart Drivel Media LLC

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SmartDrivel is the podcast that promises the drivel and hopes for the smart in every episode. Listeners have described the podcast as funny, quirky, and secretly educational. Join co-hosts Kurt Schneider and Jon Ellenthal as they dig into a wide range of topics drawn from pop culture, history, word play, business, martinis, and more. If you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the origin of popular phrases, fun facts about pretty much everything, what a contronym is, how beer ...
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Three Little Words

Folding Pocket Productions

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New episodes come out every Friday exclusively on Amazon Music for Prime and Unlimited customers. Which words matter most to you? Which make you smile? Which do you hope never to hear again? Every week on Three Little Words, comedian John Bishop and actor Tony Pitts invite their celebrity guests to bring them the three words that mean most to them - and the one they would rather forget.
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The F-Word

Bruce Lawson, Vadim Makeev

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Frontend podcast by Bruce Lawson and Vadim Makeev about the magical and glamorous world of web standards, browsers and everything in between.
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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what we get wrong—and what we sometimes get right—when it comes to this English language. Hosted by KMUW's Fletcher Powell, each episode features a conversation with the sister and brother who wrote the book on it. Literally. You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse is by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/subscribe Welcome to Spoken Word Poetry Podcast. Listen in as Poet and Artist, Ariana R Cherry features words written from her heart and performed from her soul. Every week, you will hear original poetry spoken through performance art . Ariana also shares stories and a bit of life advice. Tune in every time she posts a new episode! http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com
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Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

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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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WealthDictionary

Matthias TRVLY

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Build your business & finance vocabulary with the Wealth Word of the Day! Learn new words, their meaning, origin, spelling & more. (This is your Audiobook Dictionary*) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wealthdictionary/support
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Gain insights into scripture meanings and messages for your daily life. The moving voices of narrators Marlane Tubridy, Thomas Hicks and Martin Tubridy bring out the messages of the scriptures through their insightful readings of the word. Original music provides peaceful surrounding to help retain the words as you listen. Marlane Tubridy Podcast director
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura

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An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
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WRBH 88.3 FM, Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only full-time reading service on the FM dial in the United States. At WRBH, our mission is to turn the printed word into the spoken word so that the blind and print handicapped receive the same ease of access to current information as their sighted peers. You can also download our shows weekly from Itunes or your favorite podcasting app by searching “WRBH Reading Radio Original Program ...
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Power & Witness

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Power & Witness, a podcast by Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA (co-host of EWTN's Life on the Rock) is about the witness of faith through the power of the Holy Spirit in the world today. The title is taken from Acts 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses...to the end of the earth."
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This podcast is to gather stories of women in midlife. We will talk about our lives and the insights, lessons and experiences we've had so far in midlife. There are lessons in every story. Through stories we can connect and resonate with others experiences and take in the lessons and know that we are not alone. This podcast is an extension of the anthology series MIDLIFE ON FIRE: Risky Business. Real Stories. Women Writers. Also known as the anthology series "Midlife on Fire."
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Retreat, Reset, Transform

Dimensions Retreats

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In our podcast, we delve into the transformative experiences offered by Dimensions Retreats, exploring how our integrative programs—Ascend, Elevate, and Wellness—blend neuroscience, somatic therapy, and the healing power of nature to foster deep personal growth.
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WHOA That's Good Podcast

Sadie Robertson Huff

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The "WHOA That's Good" podcast welcomes you into meaningful conversations with authors, athletes, musicians, speakers, and stars of film and television in search of the answer to just one question: What is the best advice you have ever been given? Hosted by Sadie Robertson, best-selling author, founder of Live Original, and star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" & season 19 of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," this fun and lighthearted podcast is sure to leave you saying, "WHOA That's Good!"
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Golden Beryl

Golden Beryl

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1. Golden means made of, or relating to gold. 2. The word beryl – Middle English: beril – is borrowed, via Old French: beryl and Latin: beryllus, from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος bḗryllos, which referred to a ’precious blue-green color-of-sea-water stone’;[2] from Prakrit veruḷiya, veḷuriya ’beryl’[8][a] which is ultimately of Dravidian origin, maybe from the name of Belur or Velur, a town in Karnataka, southern India.[9] The term was later adopted for the mineral beryl more exclusively. 3. A bri ...
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Strict Scrutiny

Crooked Media

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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our ...
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Hang Out With Your Slang Out

Daniel Messersmith & Matthew Keehen

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Words can be deceptive. Fear not, Matt & Dan are here to help. From the "RADNESS" of 80's slang to the silliness and sometimes head scratching slang of today, we have you covered, "NO CAP." Hang Out With Your Slang Out podcast is your weekly update on all the insane words that fill our world, old and new, with a few surprises along the way. "WORD." Hosted by Matthew Keehen & Daniel Messersmith
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Real People. Real Talks. Good vibes . Truth. Enlightenment. Emotional Competence. Black History. Relationships. Friendships. Culture . Sex. Counsel. Poetry. Artistry. Venting. Spirituality. Veganism. Nutrition. Herbalism. Self-sufficiency. Empowerment. Leaders of Legacy. Unlearn & Relearn. Emotional Health. Psychological Health. Physical Health. Black Sheep Synopsis. Cultivating relations. Spoken Word. Music. Food Industry . Pharmaceutical Industry. Myths Debunked. Heritage . Origin of man. ...
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Last Words is a podium for the dying created to share stories, reflections, and living legacies. Host Nic Main, a former cancer patient, created the podcast in the face of his mother’s death with one goal: to learn what it means to live. Episodes follow a two-part format: Last Words – Real stories from people facing death through terminal illness or uncertain diagnoses. Last Words: Death Perception – Conversations with those who walk and work alongside the dying, who provide their unique per ...
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Did you know the term “hybrid mattress” didn’t exist until one bold idea sparked a $100M+ industry shift? Here’s the wild story. Ever wondered who invented the “hybrid mattress”—and why it matters for your health and business? This episode reveals how Mark Kinsley, industry disruptor and host of The FAM Podcast, helped redefine the way the world sl…
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Host Nic Main’s mother Shelly Main was the first interview ever recorded. Almost 2 years ago, on October 25th, 2023. Shelly Main fought the good fight against triple negative breast cancer for almost 2 years. Taking on over 36 rounds of treatment. At one point being told she was in remission and could slowly return to living a normal life. Sadly, t…
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In today's Daily Fix:Battlefield 6's battle royale mode, REDSEC, has officially dropped. REDSEC doesn't just include battle royale—there's also Gauntlet, which is a separate mode meant for smaller matches of 32 players. And there's also Portal, which allowed players to customize their matches. In related news, Activision is opening another free tri…
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Fellow Ridiculous Historians, we all know the inspiring and tragic story of Marie Curie -- however, not everyone is familiar with the absolute boom in radium-associated merchandise, which took the world by storm before the public understood the dangers of radiation. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into a bizarre tale of capitalism, marke…
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Welcome back to Last Words: Death Perception - Catholic Concepts on Mortality. We return to Father Dusty and uncover more of the concepts that the Catholic Church embraces in regards to death and life. In this episode Father Dusty explains: Developing faith throughout lived experiences. How the Catholic church is meant to walk alongside where the w…
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From long flights to strenuous trips, listeners share stories about traveling with their kids for the first time. Plus, we want to hear stories about the fictional places you wish were real. Tell us why this place lives in your imagination. What resonates with you about this place? And how did you discover it? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and lea…
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3 Important Claims In The Great Debate Here is Dr. Greg Bahnsen’s 3 important claims in the Great Debate. The first two are there to sweep away a lot of confusion Dr. Stein and other atheists have when it comes to the type of argumentation presuppositionalists use. Unfortunately, Dr. Stein didn’t seem to be prepared to actually engage in that type …
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If tonight was your last night on earth, what would you choose for your final meal? Jon and Kurt look into famous last meals from historical figures, serial killers, and celebrities. What does it say about you or what do you want to send as a message? Or, do you just want to make sure you get that last chance to savor an epicurean delight? Grab you…
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Kate and Leah dig into a very busy week of legal news as Trump wields his SCOTUS-enabled executive power in increasingly unhinged ways. They also discuss continuing challenges to the president’s deployment of the National Guard in blue cities, ProPublica’s reporting on “Kavanaugh stops,” and, for dessert, the bonkers text exchange between Trump lac…
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Londoners — and besties — Maisey Redman and Emily Beaney join Sadie for a real talk about calling, purpose, ministry, finding home in new places, and what it actually looks like to say yes to what God’s telling you to do. They also share why they’re both fired up about revival happening in the UK. Maisey just moved back to London and opens up about…
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A city in Uzbekistan used to be the site of one of the world’s largest seas. Now it’s a dusty reminder of one of the largest and most forgotten environmental disasters. READ MORE: Visit the Stihia website here to learn more about the music festival that happens in Moynaq, including where it may be this year. And this news article is a good primer o…
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This episode looks at the differences between varieties of English across the Anglosphere, examining the origins of words that vary from place to place. Learn where the words trousers and pants come from, why thongs might refer to footwear or underwear, and whether you'd use a stroller or a pram depending on where you live. Discover how courgette a…
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Toward the end of World War II, the German Type VIIC submarine was acknowledged to be one of the most advanced -- and deadliest -- predators on the seas. Yet, in at least one case, some of the same technological breakthroughs that made these subs astonishing also led to their demise. Join the guys as they dive (get it?) into the strange story of U-…
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We go to the former estate of the Davies sisters, two unusually wealthy Welsh women who traveled the world, fell in love with art, served their country, and then dedicated their home to culture and community. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gregynog-hall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i…
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Send us a text "What if your health story could change the way your church lives, serves, & worships? Pastor Steve Reynolds continues with us to unpack how a hard stop on exercise, years of eating like an athlete, & a brush with serious disease turned into a faithful return to movement, a 130-pound weight loss, & a practical framework built from Sc…
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Episode 288: Jay and Ray do some investigative yellow journalism. what a crock! yellow journalism Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and…
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In today's Daily Fix:According a report from Bloomberg, Xbox's recent layoffs and game cancellations were due to a lofty profit margin goal set by Microsoft. Currently, the gaming industry standard is around 17%-22% profit margins, but Microsoft has allegedly pushed Xbox into hitting a high 30% profit margin. The goal was apparently set around the …
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It's the weekend! Time to get outdoors, enjoy nature... and, honestly, watch out for crazy animals. Join the guys in this Classic episode as they make an appearance on Creature Feature, the podcast that takes a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels the behavior of humans. In this episode, Katie Goldin and the guys explore the …
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The West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia was once a home to thousands of prisoners. Today, it’s a tourist attraction. But its past continues to haunt the town of Moundsville to this day. Every Thursday this month, writer Colin Dickey joins us to talk about the cultural history behind some of our favorite spooky legends and creat…
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In today's Daily Fix:Hot off the heels of their ASUS collab, the ROG Xbox Ally X, Xbox president Sarah Bond has said that the next Xbox will be a 'premium' console/PC hybrid with a 'very high-end, curated experience.' This has lead many to speculate that the next Xbox following the Series X and S will be considerably more expensive, akin to high-en…
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Sound is a crucial part of what makes Disney parks feel magical… and it all starts inside the closely-guarded rooms of Walt Disney Imagineering. In this episode, Imagineers John Dennis and Greg Lhotka break down how they use music and audio to bring attractions to life, from speaker systems hidden in rock work, to the intricate timing of a Frozen w…
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Do you have the HUZZ??? Do you want the HUZZ??? Ummm... why does this episode's word sound like a rejected superhero sidekick? Hang on, Slangers, this is going to be a crazy one. S3 - HUZZ "Hey, Slangers, send us a Text Message." Alright, Slangers, we want to hear from you. Stalk us on all our different socials, drop us an email, or just let us kno…
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Alena (Pitts) Franklin is in-studio with Sadie to talk all about her brand-new devotional, what married life is really like one year in, and why she’s so passionate about cheering people on in their walk with God and learning who He is. Alena also opens up about losing her mom suddenly at a young age and the long journey of learning to trust God ev…
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From mountain high to valley low, Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris are exploring the origins of geography words. 🐻‍❄️ Why are the poles called 'poles'? 🗻 What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? 🧭 What do the points of the compass literally mean? These questions answered – and many more – in another worldly, wordy and nerdy episode of Words…
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a top English learning podcast? In this episode, I chat with Luke from Luke's English Podcast about the challenges and joys of content creation. We discuss: filming outdoors and dealing with self-consciousness, balancing YouTube's algorithm with quality educational content, audio vs video podcasting, …
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Over the course of 50 years, a father and son team made exquisite glass botanical models that would transform our understanding of the natural world. Learn more about the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants: https://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/glass-flowers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about …
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In today's Daily Fix:Adam Driver has revealed there was a Kylo Ren movie he was attached to that was rejected by Disney. Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh was also involved, possibly to direct, and the script was co-written with Soderbergh's frequent collaborator, Scott Z. Burns. Although approved by Lucasfilm, Disney CEO Bob Iger re…
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Ben here: Noel and I are sailing the seas this week -- wish us luck! Luckily, our Super Producer Max is holding it down with some of our favorite Classic episodes. Here's one I especially enjoyed from 2019, all about strange ocean travels: "In 1895, Gustaf Broman announced he would sail across the Atlantic in a 13-foot-long sailboat crafted from a …
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Religions and faith practices are often used as a guidebook for life. For believers and followers creating a perspective for what comes after, Multi - layered and foundational each with their own concept of mortality. In order to better understand death, we must not only see it through the physical lens - but the spiritual. Hearing from leaders thr…
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Maybe you associate Las Vegas with slot machines more than with pinball machines. But what you might not know is that pinball, today found in every family friendly arcade in America, was once considered a form of gambling – and was the center of a culture war in the US. We go to the Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame to play through the history of the …
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In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft is saying the controversial price of the ROG Xbox Ally X wasn't set by them, but rather hardware maker ASUS. The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are $599 and $999 respectively, and feature Xbox-themed UI and connect to the users' Xbox accounts, but are technically ASUS products under the ROG brand. Despite the price, Micros…
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Setting The Stage We open our 14th book by setting the stage for The Great Debate. We cover the Forward by Eli Ayala and Preface by Joshua Pillows, who give the background for the debate and speakers. Then we dive into Dr. Greg Bahnsen’s opening statement, where he uses most of his time covering what the debate is and what it isn’t. He also covers …
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Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down last week’s agonizing two-and-a-half-hour oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could see the already weakened Voting Rights Act gutted even further. They highlight the themes that emerged and dig into the case’s broader context with Sam Spital, Associate Director-Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, th…
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