Best Christopher Carr Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Begs Republicans to Ignore Epstein Bombshell | Jonas Brothers, Matthew Rhys, A'ja Wilson, Fiona Cauley | Thursday, November 13 39:09

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump signing a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, before speaking with the Jonas Brothers, Matthew Rhys and A'ja Wilson and welcoming comedian Fiona Cauley for stand-up.

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Episode 307 - Kevin Christopher 17:41

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Dennis interviews Californian musician Kevin Christopher

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A Street-Fighter Mentality Built New York Minute Into An Award-Winning Burger Franchise | 666 1:02:15

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Antony Crowther is a 'street fighter' who built New York Minute, a burger franchise with 30 locations, that is now down to six. And guess what? He couldn’t be happier! Strap in for an inspiring story of business resilience, adaption and reinvention. And some very actionable business and marketing tips along the way. In this high-energy episode of T…

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Trump in Hot Water After Damning Epstein Emails Exposed by Congress | Ben Stiller, Brad Paisley, Peter Revello | Wednesday, November 12 36:09

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the House voting to officially end the record-breaking government shutdown, before speaking with Ben Stiller and Brad Paisley and welcoming comedian Peter Revello for stand-up.

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749 Willing and Will-Making in the English Renaissance (with Douglas Clark) | #7 Greatest Book of All Time 1:06:00

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When Hamlet, in his famous soliloquy, pondered the "dread of something after death, / the undiscovered country," he noted that such thoughts "puzzles the will." (Earlier editions of the play had this as a "hope of something after death" that "puzzles the brain." What's the significance for an Elizabethan writer (and audience) of the change from hop…

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Trump Stirs Controversy with 50-Year Mortgage | Miles Teller, Hannah Berner | Tuesday, November 11 24:36

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like a record-breaking cold snap slamming the United States, before speaking with Miles Teller and Hannah Berner.

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No Time Limit On Justice / Louisa Dunne / Ryland Headley 1:09:10

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Forensic techniques are constantly advancing, and over the past 50 years, they have evolved to the point that even the smallest amount of evidence can provide a breakthrough in what would have been an unsolvable case. In 2025, those scientific advancements led to the oldest cold case murder conviction in British history… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADV…

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Senate Ends Shutdown Showdown | Billy Bob Thornton, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher | Monday, November 10 34:40

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Starbucks viral "Bearista" cups reselling for hundreds, before speaking with Billy Bob Thornton, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.

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Food Apartheid: Breaking the Chains Between Health and Hunger with Dr. Kimberly N. Carr 1:05:13

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Dr. Kimberly N. Carr, interdisciplinary scholar and researcher, takes us deep into the realities of food apartheid, the structural inequities that create food deserts and food insecurity, particularly in communities of color. Unlike the term “food desert,” which suggests a natural phenomenon, Dr. Carr explains how these conditions are the product o…

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748 Katherine Mansfield (with Gerri Kimber) | The Poet and the Sex Worker Who Burgled Him | My Last Book with Emerson Expert Kenneth Sacks 55:47

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Katherine Mansfield's writing, said Virginia Woolf, "was the only writing I was ever jealous of." In this episode, Jacke talks to author Gerri Kimber about Katherine Mansfield: A Hidden Life, which explores the life and work of one of literary modernism's most significant writers. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the unusual friendship between poet W.H. …

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 28 25:52

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Gordon Stewart Northcott learns his fate… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 306 - Andy Kim Christmas 17:13

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The Andy Kim Christmas is an annual charity concert event founded by musician Andy Kim that raises money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gifts of Light program in Toronto. The show features Kim and a rotating lineup of other acclaimed Canadian artists for a festive celebration of music and charity. While the primary Toronto ev…

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Trump Upgrades Oval Office with Bizarre Paper Sign | Sarah Snook, Mikey Day, Kyle Larson | Thursday, November 6 37:18

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump labeling the Oval Office with a paper sign, before speaking with Sarah Snook, Mikey Day and Kyle Larson.

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Democrats Sweep Elections Amid Trump's Reign | Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Felton | Wednesday, November 5 26:43

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Democrats sweeping all the major races in the first election since Trump took office again, before speaking with Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Felton.

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747 Graphomaniac - The Story of a Horrible Russian Poet (with Ilya Vinitsky and James H. McGavran III | My Last Book with Stephanie Sandler | #8 Greatest Book of All Time 1:11:57

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Dmitry Ivanovich Khvostov (1757-1835) might be the worst poet who ever lived. Pathologically prolific and delusional dedicated to a craft for which he had no talent, he continued to write and publish his poetry despite the pleadings of friends, loved ones, critics, and the public. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Ilya Vinitsky and translator …

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Trump and Musk Endorse Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race as Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to Record Low | Rami Malek, Rachel Sennott, Julius Randle, Nick Murphy | Tuesday, November 4 44:01

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump and Elon Musk endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, before speaking with Rami Malek, Rachel Sennott and Julius Randle and welcoming comedian Nick Murphy for stand-up.

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Force & Frailty / Donald Burgess / PC Stephen Smith & PC Rachel Comotto 53:21

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In the quiet corridors of a seaside care home, on an ordinary weekday afternoon, a 92-year-old man sat confused in his wheelchair, gripping a butter knife he'd been using to eat his lunch. Within minutes, two police officers would arrive at his door after being alerted that it was vital for them to attend the scene quickly, as someone’s life had be…

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Trump Throws Tone-Deaf Great Gatsby Party| PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Jimmy Carr, The Winner of On Brand | Monday, November 3 27:56

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump throwing a Great Gatsby themed party at Mar-a-Lago, before speaking with PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Jimmy Carr and the Winner of On Brand.

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Oliver Postgate 27:39

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"Postgate's work is deep inside me and I think that's true for so many of my generation...His work represents nothing less than a touchstone for our national imagination and in that sense it's profoundly important" Andrew Davenport, writer, composer, and creator of Teletubbies and In the Night Garden, nominates Oliver Postgate, who, along with his …

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746 Wild Jane Austen (with Devoney Looser) | #9 Greatest Book of All Time 1:04:37

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Author Devoney Looser may be a mild-mannered English professor to most people, but roller derby fans know her as Stone Cold Jane Austen, her smashmouth alter ego. In this episode, Devoney tells Jacke about her new book Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane, which suggests we also rethink the commonly held view of "spinster Jan…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 27 33:55

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The jury hears the closing remarks. Winifred reveals more details regarding the history of the Northcott family… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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684 - Gabe Polsky (Filmmaker: The Man Who Saves the World?) 1:20:24

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This one happened fast. A week ago, a publicist reached out to ask if I’d possibly be interested in helping to promote a documentary about a guy (a white guy) who thinks he’s supposed to bring together the native people of South and North America — whose combined teachings will then spread across the planet and save us all. My first impression was …

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How One Tiny Hardware Store Turned Me Into a Customer for Life (and How You Can Too) | 665 18:03

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Keen to turn your precious customers in to customers for life? In this solo episode of Small Business Big Marketing, I turn my week of errands into a marketing masterclass. I’ve just had a haircut, visited the shrink, and—clumsy me—snapped two pairs of prescription glasses. While ticking off my to-do list, I couldn’t switch off my marketing brain. …

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Sean Grayson GUILTY of 2nd-Degree Murder of Sonya Massey 24:51

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Ex-Deputy Sean Grayson is found GUILTY of Second-Degree Murder in the killing of Sonya Massey. We break down the controversial verdict. Plus, a former staffer claims CBS layoffs were race-based, and we tackle the insane Louis & Huda racial slur controversy in We Got Your Mail. 🤯 Welcome to Talking Through The Medias, where we break down the most co…

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Cannabis, A Gateway to Health? - Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman 10/29/25 54:02

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Demystifying the many misconceptions about cannabis with Santa Cruz expert Christopher Carr. We discuss Santa Cruz cannabis history of smugglers, musicians and botanists, the human cannabinoid system and how it relates to our health and so much more fascinating information about this wonderful yet notorious plant. Do humans have a unique connection…

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683 - Before the Dawn, with Riley Morton (Part 4 of 4) 4:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this last episode of the series, Riley Morton and I talk about the period beginning when I chose to write about prehistoric human sexuality in graduate school through the writing and publishing of Sex at Dawn. It gets personal. I talk about how some of my own se…

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Trump Eats Beef Patties and Ketchup in South Korea | Jesse Eisenberg, Brittany Snow, Jim Downey | Wednesday, October 29 25:14

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being served beef patties with ketchup in South Korea, before speaking with Jesse Eisenberg, Brittany Snow and Jim Downey.

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745 Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti (Halloween Fun-Size Edition) 2:14:14

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In the spring of 2022, Jacke dropped everything to plummet into one of the strangest poems he had ever read, "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). The result was a two-part episode that never quite found its home. In this special Halloween episode, we've combined the best parts of both of those episodes to bring you the full story of a…

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Trump Is Desperate to Meet with Kim Jong Un | Liam Hemsworth, Leanne Morgan, Trae Young | Tuesday, October 28 29:53

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump saying that he will extend his Asia trip to meet with Kim Jong Un, before speaking with Liam Hemsworth, Leanne Morgan and Trae Young.

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The Haunting of Lowes Cottage 48:16

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The text detailed a remarkable opportunity. A unique one-off property ripe for modernisation, offering adaptable accommodation in a pretty hamlet five minutes from Ashbourne town centre. The home included a sitting room, a second reception room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a half-cellar/workshop, two bedrooms, a large landing suitable for conversion to …

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Trump Brags About Passing Dementia Test | James Corden, Lindsey Vonn | Monday, October 27 29:38

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump taking a cognitive test and undergoing an MRI for his physical, before speaking with James Corden and Lindsey Vonn.

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Sylvia Plath 27:06

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Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence, chooses the writer Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath was a precocious, prize-winning child,. Her mother had high expectations for her. Her father had died when she was 8 (but could have been saved if only he'd gone to see a doctor). When she was well, Plath was energetic, fun, bright, attractive, funny and incredibly sma…

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On the Sidelines of the World Stage: Representation in Olympic Sports Medicine with Aaron Ngor & Chris Bates 46:18

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Live from Paris 2024, athletic trainers Aaron Ngor and AT Last CEO Chris Bates share what it is like to provide medical care for Olympic athletes and why representation in sports medicine matters at every level. The conversation dives into their experiences working with diverse teams, the challenges of cultural competence in high stakes environment…

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Trump “Open” to Meeting with Dictator Kim Jong Un in Asia | Glen Powell, Alex Rodriguez | Sunday, October 26 25:09

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump traveling to Asia while the government shutdown continues, before speaking with Glen Powell and Alex Rodriguez.

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744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom 1:26:42

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The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Caroline Lea about her novel Love, Sex, and Frankenstein, which tells the h…

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682 - ROMA 96 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Words that mean both what they mean and the opposite of what they mean. Early days of learning Spanish and the psychological repercussions of not knowing exactly what you’re saying. When philosophy conflicts with reality. Open borders. “The past was horrible!”…

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The Last Fare / David Wilkie & The Miners’ Strike - Part 2 54:36

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A taxi driver was simply doing his job during the miners' strike in 1984, when an object was hurled onto the motorway, crushing his car and killing him in the process. Three men had been charged with murder. However, one insisted to the police that he had played no part in the crime. Against the backdrop of the bitter clash between miners and the g…

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Trump's Outrageous White House Renovation Goes $100M Over Budget | Kristen Bell, Dave Franco, Jay Jurden | Thursday, October 23 40:53

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the White House ballroom donor list featuring companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, before speaking with Kristen Bell and Dave Franco and welcoming comedian Jay Jurden for stand-up.

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Trump's Sudden White House Demolition Sparks Outrage | Adam Brody, Gaten Matarazzo, Mark Messier | Wednesday, October 22 40:19

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Louvre reopening for the first time after the massive jewel heist, before speaking with Adam Brody, Gaten Matarazzo and Mark Messier.

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743 Fairy Tales (with Jack Zipes) [RECLAIMED] | Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (#11 GBOAT) | Chaucer News 1:02:07

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An early encounter with one of the most famous people in the world initiated Jack Zipes into the world of fairy tales - and he never looked back. In this episode, Jacke talks to the fairy tale expert about his book Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales, which profiles modern writers and artists who tapped the political potential of f…

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Trump Tears Down White House Wing to Make Room for $200M Ballroom as Government Shutdown Persists | Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth, Allen Iverson | Tuesday, October 21 29:03

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like RFK Jr. saying Americans should eat more butter, cheese and red meats, before speaking with Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth and Allen Iverson.

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Why listen to The Small Business Big Marketing Show with Timbo Reid? [Trailer] 2:06

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G’day, I’m your host Timbo Reid, and welcome to the 16 year-old award-winning Small Business Big Marketing Podcast. I’m guessing you’re a motivated business owner keen to grow that beautiful business of yours into the empire it absolutely deserves to be. Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been in marketing all my working life (that’s a long…

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A heart-felt update from Timbo | 664 8:41

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Hey motivated business owner, Timbo here. I trust your business is thriving, as are you. I haven't been. It's been almost two years since we last spoke, so I thought I owed it to you to let you know what's been going on, and what's about to go on. So here's a little message from yours truly. Key points if you can't be bothered listening: I've been …

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The Last Fare / David Wilkie & The Miners’ Strike - Part 1 50:25

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The winter of 1984 forced miners to confront impossible choices. Families faced a dilemma that would tear at the fabric of the country’s tight-knit communities. Miners could continue to strike, pushing them to the brink of poverty, or return to work to put food on the table… (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was resear…

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681 - Tom Murphy (Part II) 1:46:36

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Tom Murphy is a recovering astrophysicist. After spending the first part of his life learning the language of physics and mathematics, Tom started hearing a deeper message concerning our responsibility to the planet. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.subst…

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Elizabeth Day on Hatshepsut 27:40

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"One of the things that she claimed was that her mother had been impregnated by the sun god Amon-Ra."Elizabeth Day's interest in the female pharaoh Hatshepsut was sparked by a trip to Egypt less than a year ago. What intrigued her was how this woman survived and thrived as ruler in a traditionally male role. Joining her in discussion is Professor J…

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Trump Dumps Feces onto No Kings Protesters in Bizarre AI Video | Oscar Isaac, Malala Yousafzai | Monday, October 20 29:27

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like millions taking part in No Kings protests across the United States, before speaking with Oscar Isaac and Malala Yousafzai.

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742 Edgar Allan Poe (with Richard Kopley) | Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (#12 GBOAT) | My Last Book with Christopher Herbert 1:17:41

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It's October, the perfect month to celebrate the master of mystery and the macabre. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Richard Kopley about his book Edgar Allan Poe: A Life, a comprehensive critical biography that combines a narrative of Poe's enduring challenges (including his difficult foster father, poverty, alcoholism, depression, and his n…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 26 1:10:59

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Gordon Stewart Northcott begins his defence… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 305 - Wendy Donawa 19:08

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Her poems arise from memories, both personal and historical. They also develop from observation and constant reading, and from the natural world. These layered elements combine to offer through-lines for further contemplation in our wounded, resilient lives.