Best Capt Mike Podcasts (2025)

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Patrick Ryan's 'Buckeye' is a sweeping drama set in a small town in Ohio 55:42

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The fictional Bonhomie, Ohio, where Patrick Ryan’s new novel, “Buckeye,” is set, will be familiar to anyone who grew up in a small town. Children ride their bikes freely. Mom-and-pop stores thrive. And sooner or later, everyone crosses paths with each other. That sense of closeness is charming — until you have a secret to hide. Such is the case wit…

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Kerri Miller talks with David French about politics, democracy and 'the exhausted majority' 1:35:49

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The final ballots were still being counted in the presidential election last fall when David French recorded a podcast with fellow opinion writer Patrick Healy. The theme? “It’s time to admit America has changed.” Kerri Miller welcomed the chance to ask French to expound on what he meant then and what he’s learned since when he came to Red Wing las…

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Chicagoland 1800 board up episode 78: former State Fire Marshall Matt Perez , Nate Rice Peoria FD and John Koch Joliet FD 1:36:34

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CBS talks to former state Fire Marshall Matt Perez, Nate Rice from Peoria FD and John Koch from Joliet FD about a data driven ground breaking program for the fire service that has shown success in targeting problem areas of their community and providing proactive measures to slow them downBy Fire & Iron Media

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Journalist Brian Goldstone talks about America's homeless problem in his new book 51:11

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When the Wilder Foundation set out on a cool night in October of 2023 to count how many people in Minnesota were without shelter, the number came in at more than 10,000. Even more sobering, if national statistics apply: Many of those unhoused people have jobs. Some even work 40 or more hours a week. But they still can’t afford to rent an apartment,…

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Season 2, Episode 2; Lifesaving Stories From Helene, also Lt. Brian Hogan, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman 1:07:01

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Send us a text One year ago, our lives were turned upside down courtesy of Hurricane Helene, the aftereffects of which we’ll be feeling for years to come. But along with horrible tragedy came stories of bravery and heroism by Officers and Detectives of the APD. We’ll be hearing some of those firsthand stories in this episode, as I’m joined by Senio…

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Roll call episode from chicagoland 1-800-boardup: from the Gurnee Mills Fire Expo retired Capt Kevin Calhoun FDNY with Tunnels to Towers Foundation 18:45

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CBSP talk to Trudy Maatta from Newport Township fire protection district and Kevin Calhoun retired Captain from FDNY. Trudy is organizes the Gurnee Mills first responder expo. Kevin is a 9/11 survivor and travels with the "Tunnels to towers" mobil memorial exhibit. "tunnels to towers" helps America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold …

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Talking Volumes: Stacey Abrams talks about democracy, the power of of reading and her new novel, 'Coded Justice' 1:03:36

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The Fitzgerald Theater was filled to the rafters Wednesday night for the season launch of Talking Volumes. Activist and novelist Stacey Abrams joined Kerri Miller on stage and began the evening with a moment of silence to mark the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, who had been shot and killed only hours earlier. Abrams, herself a national po…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 2 1:25:21

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One' 1:04:27

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When the next pandemic hits, will we be ready? That’s the question at the center of University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mike Osterholm’s new book, “The Big One.” And his answer is sobering. Osterholm joined Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas for a blunt and personal assessment of what went right and what went wrong during the C…

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Season 2, Episode 1; Chief Mike Lamb, Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp, SPO Isaiah Senyak, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman 43:41

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2! The APD Pod Squad launched on August 24th, 2024, just over one year ago. In this episode, the first of Season 2, we look back at the past year with Chief of Police Mike Lamb, Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, and Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp. Hurricane Helene dominated the headlines, of course, but the past year was so muc…

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20 year Florida Fire Fighter, Brandon Corn shares some stories of from his career. 33:22

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Fire Fighter from Florida, Brandon Corn, shares some stories from his ongoing 20+ year career as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Northwest Florida. From one of the very first calls where he came up on a MVA with 2 deceased occupants and a possible missing baby. A fully engulfed church fire with rollover, a child that codes, and the strange way a truck …

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Episode 148 : Sheepshead tagging in NJ with Chase Wunder and Dr Keith Dunton 1:21:23

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This week on the Tidechasers Podcast we’re joined at the round table by special guest host Paul from Great Bay Outfitters. Paul has been working closely with Chase from Rutgers University, who is also collaborating with Dr. Keith Dunton of Monmouth University, on several exciting marine research projects. In this episode, we dive into some thought-…

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What being a mailman taught Stephen Grant about work, belonging and going the extra mile 1:01:30

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Stephen Grant was laid off from his job at a boutique marketing agency in March 2020, right when COVID took the world hostage. Newly diagnosed with cancer, he needed health insurance, fast — plus, he was the primary financial supporter of his wife and daughters. Which is how he found himself becoming a mail carrier, back in his hometown in rural Ap…

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Fire Fighter Brandon Corn Season 3 Promo 0:46

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April Vokey Interview - BC Steelhead & The Anchored Podcast 38:53

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Access exclusive fishing masterclasses and more here: https://anchoredoutdoors.com/plans/premium-insiders/ In this interview with April Vokey, she discusses everything from Atlantic Salmon to Summer & Winter Run Steelhead in British Columbia. April is the host of the Anchored Podcast and has featured on a multitude of media including Salmon Trout S…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 1 1:09:30

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Be there pirates? The true story of Capt. Kidd 53:24

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In the seas off Madagascar, Nova Scotia and even Connecticut, the siren call of buried riches has lured treasure hunters and adventurers over many a century. Many seek the wealth Capt. Kidd accrued during years of pirating and then had to hide when his arrest was imminent. In popular lore, Capt. Kidd’s name is synonymous with the fearsome, ruthless…

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Episode 26; SPO Robert Crume, Det. Shawn Parker, Capt. Jonathan Brown, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman 44:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Getting To Know Senior Police Officer Robert Crume, who recently saved a dog from drowning in a backyard pool. We'll learn what happened that day and the latest on the rescued dog. August is National Black Business Month, and Detective Shawn Parker will tell us how his love for cigars led to his new business venture,…

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Episode 76: Pt 2 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 1:12:44

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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‘A Marriage at Sea’ by Sophie Elmhirst 54:54

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Maralyn and Maurice Bailey were always a little unconventional. Maurice was a loner, precise. Maralyn was extroverted and energetic. But when they married in the 1960s, they both felt they had found their person. Together, they dreamed of running away from their ordinary lives — of selling everything and sailing the world. And in 1972, they made it…

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Vampires and a happy ending: Three Minnesota romance buffs discuss how the genre is changing 57:36

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If you’re a romance reader, you won’t be surprised to hear that romance is the biggest genre in publishing. Nearly 40 million romance novels were sold in 2024. Books range from flirty (fade to black) to downright steamy (open door), with myriads of subgenres and tropes to choose from. (Rom-com! Paranormal romance! Historical fiction!) So this week,…

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Episode 25; Chief Mike Lamb, Sgt. Ricardo Martinez, SPO Preston Grondahl, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman 56:17

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Send us a text On this episode, getting to know Sgt. Ricardo Martinez of Recruitment and Career Development. His hard work is a big reason that staffing numbers are looking up. Also, Senior Police Officer Preston Grondahl, who happens to be left-handed. With International Left-Handers Day on August 13th, he seemed like an obvious choice to be a gue…

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Lonely people find connection in ‘The Satisfaction Café’ 51:33

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Is loneliness something that happens when you’re not looking? And if so, could meaningful connection be found in a simple but purposeful café, where the lonesome are paired with the perfect partners for deep conversation? That’s the fantasy at the heart of Kathy Wang’s new novel, “The Satisfaction Café.” It follows Joan who starts the book as a Chi…

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Steelhead 101 (2024 Summer Steelhead Holding Patterns) Bill Herzog 13:49

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In this article Bill Herzog wrote, host Lucas Holmgren reads Bill's thoughts on the higher but warmer water conditions of 2024 - such a contrast to 2025 Summer Steelhead. In it you'll hear about spoon and spinner selections as well as the unique conditions and holding water Summers chose during those conditions. In 2025, it's a completely different…

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New England noir chills and thrills in 'The House on Buzzards Bay' 51:22

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The setting for Dwyer Murphy’s new book, “The House on Buzzards Bay,” is classic New England noir: A large and ancient house along the coast is inherited by protagonist Jim, who decides to use it to host his college friends for a summer reunion, hoping to reignite their bonds. But nothing is quite as it seems. Both the house and the group are out o…

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Episode 24; SPO Madison Johnson, SPO Angelica LaFemina, SPO Justin Lewis, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman 46:29

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Send us a text August 1st is National Girlfriend's Day, which celebrates the special bond of friendship between girls, whether sisters or mothers, classmates or co-workers. In this episode, coworkers Senior Police Officer Madison Johnson and Senior Police Officer Angelica LaFemina discuss their close friendship and what it means, both on the job an…

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Episode 77: Mike Rossi from Des Plaines FD and Carson Zastrow from Arlington Heights FD promote FIRE & ICE hockey Charity Tournament Aug 2 2025 46:39

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Mike Rossi and Carson Zastrow are firefighters who organize the FIRE & ICE charity hockey Tournament and have helped raise money for charities like the 100 club of illinois and Shield 23By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 76: Pt 1 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 53:33

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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Joy Harjo bends time with her poetry to honor her mother's death 49:53

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Honoring the dead by washing the body is a ritual nearly as old as humankind. Jews observe taharah, rooting the practice in Ecclesiastes: “As we come forth, so we shall return.” In Islamic tradition, washing the deceased as an act of devotion and love. Joy Harjo, former poet laureate and citizen of the Muscogee Nation, expected to honor her mother’…

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Roll Call with Jose Perez: " Im walking out of here" Jose is a Chicago firefighter/Paramedic who was paralyzed during a triathlon in San Francisco 1:04:48

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Vince talks with Jose Perez from Colorado where Jose is currently doing rehab for an injury suffered at a triathlon in San Francisco which left him paralyzed. Vince and Jose talk about Jose's boxing and firefighting career. Jose wanted to thank everyone who supported him and shares his ultimate goal of walking out of the hospital on his own…

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Episode 147 : Trout fishing the Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly shop 1:06:30

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we head to the streams of southeastern Pennsylvania to talk with Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly Shop! We sat down with Nick to talk about summertime fishing opportunities, his passion for multi-species fishing and upcoming events from TCO! Make sure to tune in this week! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast fea…

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A new cross-county memoir: ‘The Last American Road Trip’ 50:45

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When Sarah Kendzior packs up her family for a road trip across America, she makes sure her kids keep their eyes wide open. She wants them to see this country’s wonders and its flaws. Her new memoir, “The Last American Road Trip,” recounts the dozens of drives they’ve taken since 2016. They leave their home in Missouri and crisscross the country, ev…

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Episode 23; Cadet Julian Lanier, Chief Mike Lamb, SPO Debbie LeCroy, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman 54:12

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Send us a text July is National Culinary Arts Month. In this episode, Cadet Trainee Julian Lanier tells us about his parents, who were both chefs, how that rubbed off, and his favorite food to prepare. Lanier was a recent BLET graduate at AB Tech, along with 14 others who will soon be patrolling our streets. The next class will be even bigger and t…

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The shadow fighters of the Civil War 51:32

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To mark Independence Day, Big Books and Bold Ideas is airing an encore presentation of Kerri Miller’s conversation with historian Patrick O’Donnell about his 2024 book, “The Unvanquished.” The Civil War is remembered for its sweeping battles: Gettysburg, Atlanta, Antietam. Less known are the small troops of men, enlisted by both sides, to fight far…

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Episode 146 : Catching 403 species on the Fly with Randy Richter 1:30:40

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🎣 On this week’s episode of the Tidechasers Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome traveling angler and seasoned life-lister Randy Richter! With an incredible 403 species caught on the fly—and counting—Randy shares some of the most jaw-dropping stories from his global fishing adventures. From landing tiger sharks on the fly to figuring out how to catch…

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'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain' 55:25

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Joy Womack made history when she became the first American to join Russia’s famed Bolshoi Ballet Theater. But getting there was a journey that took a grueling physical and emotional toll. Her new memoir, “Behind the Velvet Red Curtain,” written with MPR News journalist Elizabeth Shockman, is an intimate retelling of what happened when Womack moved …

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Episode 22; SPO Ryan Begley, SPO Ann Aiken, SPO Dennis Pace, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman 58:36

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Send us a text On this episode…we wish a happy belated Father’s Day to Senior Police Officer, Ryan Begley, who became a Dad for the first time one day before Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina. We'll hear all about those first few crazy days as a new Dad and how his daughter is doing 9 months later. Senior Police Officer Ann Aiken i…

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Sockeye Plunking Specifics w/ Marlin Lefever from Addicted Fishing 31:00

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A beach fishing trip turns into an impromptu interview with the owner of Addicted Fishing and long-time friend of STS Podcast Host. Marlin Lefever talks specifics of plunking and running lines for Sockeye Salmon, specific to the Columbia River. From spin-n-glo colors to dropper lengths, bait and travel lanes, Marlin gives insight into how to catch …

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In ‘Sleep,’ Honor Jones examines the paradox of parenthood 50:48

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Honor Jones’ debut novel, “Sleep,” begins in the damp undergrowth of a blackberry bush, where main character Margaret is playing a game. It’s a quintessential childhood moment that ends with trauma that marks her forever. But like many kids, Margaret doesn’t quite know how to hold this painful thing, and the adults in her life are no help. So she s…

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Neuroscientist Emily Falk links choice to change in ‘What We Value’ 51:34

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If you’ve spent time this week doomscrolling on your phone — even though you know it’s not good for you, that it ramps up anxiety and you’d be better off taking a walk or just going to bed — Emily Falk’s new book is for you. “What We Value” is a peek behind the mental curtain. Why do our brains intend one thing and do another? Why is lasting change…

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Episode 21; Sgt. Craig Loveland, Sgt. Josh Veridal, CRO Carrie Lee, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman 51:54

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Send us a text June is Student Safety Month, and in this episode, Sgt. Craig Loveland discusses the valuable and rewarding work of our Student Resource Officers and his unique side hustle, which includes a strict "no Macarena" policy. Flag Day is observed on June 14th, and Sgt. Josh Veridal shares what it means to be a part of the APD Honor Guard a…

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The Colors of Success by Capt. Mike Schoonveld 14:35

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Light penetration and color selection for lures is discussed in this article by Capt. Mike Schoonveld. Host Lucas Holmgren reads this Great Lakes Angler article - pertinent to Chinook, Coho, Brown Trout, Steelhead and many more species.By salmontroutsteelheader

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Episode 145 : Light tackle and fly fishing for Stripers with Capt Zack Flake of Flyway Charters 1:15:38

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we visit our home waters in New Jersey to talk with Capt. Zach Flake of Flyway Charters! Capt. Zach is an excellent guide with fly fishing and light tackle for many of our favorite species. We got the chance to talk with him about fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Mahi and more. Tune in th…

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Amanda Nguyen shares how her sexual assault propelled her to activism in new book 51:18

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Amanda Nguyen was aiming for the stars when she was accepted as a student at Harvard. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut. But in her senior year of college, she was raped. That propelled her into a public role as activist to change an infuriating gap in the law when it comes to rape survivors. “When I found out that my rape kit could be destroyed…

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‘Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine’ talks about bars, the blues and belonging 51:51

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A neighborhood bar is a peculiar thing. The people who frequent it develop a rapport, a kind of familiarity that makes them feel ownership. But time rolls on, and no place is untouched by the changes it brings — not the bar nor the people in it. Texas native Callie Collins knows a thing or two about bars. That’s why she set her newest novel, “Walk …

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Episode 255: Episode 9-18 - Chief Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner - New Technology for First Responders 1:11:04

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Episode 9-18 – Chief-Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner- New Technology for First Responders Chief-Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner has served 44 years in the fire service, 37 years with the Charlottesville Fire Dept., the last ten as the Charlottesville Fire Department. Additionally, he is also the current Executive Director of Droneresponders.org wit…

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Karen Russell blends history and fantasy in her new novel 55:15

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How do you carry someone else’s memory — both in body and in mind? The prairie witch in Karen Russell’s fantastical new novel, “The Antidote,” describes it as a pressure and a weight. She has the ability to receive the memories of her fellow citizens in a small failing town in Nebraska, which offers relief to anyone who feels like their pasts are t…

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Episode 20; Sgt. Brandon Shope, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace, Officer Trainee Maria Bengel, Crystal Simpson, Joellen Rhyndress, and Hannah Silberman 1:09:59

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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last 8 months have been particularly stressful for everyone in Western North Carolina, as we continue to cope with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. During the storm and the days and weeks that followed, many stepped up and went the extra mile to support officers and their mental wellness. W…

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Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book 37:00

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For many people, a good life is a stable life — a life that’s predictable and filled with purpose. For others, happiness the point. They embrace moments of bliss and satisfaction. But what about a life that’s focused on curiosity, exploration and a variety of experiences that broaden our world? University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro O…