Best Cursed Mining Podcasts (2025)

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The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages 1:17:38

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Happy Solstice, everyone! In the northern hemisphere today we have the least amount of daylight of any day of the year. Below the equator it has the most! And as we do every December solstice it's time for our annual "Best Of" episode of 3 Books. 3 Books is our award-winning 22-year-long conversation to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative b…

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Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system 41:22

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Who we are is a function of where we are. Do you agree with that? Who you are depends on where you are. We're different people in different places, right? You're different in the board room than you are on vacation. You're different with your parents than you are with your kids. I'm different hanging out with Malcolm Gladwell in his West Village ap…

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Joy To The Void: Part Two 20:20

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Welcome back to Christmas in Milton! Our second installment, from a flashback to Sam's Sophomore year at Milton Consolidated High School, gives more insight into Sam's troubled relationship with his dad, Morris. It's not all doom and gloom though. In true Christmas spirit, he comes to realize there are some things left in Milton worth caring about.…

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My Book 'Canada is Awesome' | Full Audiobook 58:44

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This podcast is me reading a little book I put out earlier this year: CANADA IS AWESOME It's an audio book about all the weird, wonderful, beautiful things that make Canada ... Canada. Did you ever notice Canadians speak in the collective? "What do you think of the weather we're having?" "Shall we grab a Timmy's before the meeting?" "Think we have …

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Interview with Director Anthony Cousins- the legacy of Frogman, cryptids and more 39:36

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Join a conversation with writer and director Anthony Cousins- the creator of the Frogman films. We chat about the legacy and cult following of the Frogman film as well as other cryptids legends he would like to bring to cinematic life. Diving into what shaped his storytelling in horror and what future projects he has in the works! Instagram.com/ant…

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Joy To The Void: Part One 21:19

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Merry Christmas! Join Sam as he flashes back to his Sophomore year at Milton Consolidated High School. While his memory is usually flawless, Part One of our Christmas Prequel sees him struggling to unlock one special memory from his past. If you're loving "The Void" we would be beyond honored if you checked out what we're building on Patreon. In ad…

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Chapter 155: Bulle the Bookseller broadens borders and births bibliophiles 1:19:11

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We're back to Africa! Last month we kicked off a little Kenyan series on 3 Books and today I'm thrilled to share another chapter recorded in the heart of pulsing downtown Nairobi in the country's top bookstore. I landed after an overnight flight and immediately filled my belly with fresh samosas, pakoras, curried goat tripe, and fresh tamarind ju…

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After The Void: Episode One, Part Two 45:42

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We're back for Part Two of our sit down with Noah Hobson (Sam), Joel Dallas (Morris), and Aaron Wright (Hat Man, among many other hats) join The Void's creator, Andrew Crabtree (Adult Sam) to discuss their thoughts and experiences from making Season One of The Void. We had a blast making this and are excited for you to see the heart behind the prod…

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After The Void: Episode One, Part One 37:04

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Noah Hobson (Sam), Joel Dallas (Morris), and Aaron Wright (Hat Man, among many other hats) join The Void's creator, Andrew Crabtree (Adult Sam) to discuss their thoughts and experiences from making Season One of The Void. We had a blast making this and are excited for you to see the heart behind the production. We have so much exciting content to s…

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Chapter 36: Two teenage Mormon missionaries on missing mom to make miracles 1:23:23

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So one day I'm out taking one of my magical life-changing long walks when suddenly two guys are like "Hi! How are you?!" And I look up kind of stunned because I'm walking around downtown Toronto where no one really pops out of the woodwork to shout a "Hi! How are you?!" at you … What do I see? Two young men smiling back at me. Like, big smiles! G…

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Chapter Fifteen: The Epilogue 21:00

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As Season One concludes, Sam finds himself enjoying the comfort of life in Redemption, but realizes he can't let his guard down just yet. The horror of The Void creeps ever closer to the small town of Milton, and his journey is far from over. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find …

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Chapter Fourteen: The Final Battle 19:43

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Sam confronts his past and regret as his time inside The Void nears its conclusion. Our group's perilous journey through the darkness reaches an epic climax, as the Hat Man and his dark legion forcefully put up their final resistance, a Final Battle for the ages. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be ficti…

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Chapter 154: Peter Kimani on conquering the curse of choreographed colonialism 2:22:53

2M ago2:22:53

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We're heading to Africa! Over the years we have taken the 3 Books podcast on the road many times ... from recording in Judy Blume's bookstore in Key West to to the back of Jackie's Uber in St. Louis to Jonathan Haidt's kitchen in New York we've gone where the stories take us. And for the first time we are going to the 55-country and 1.5 billi…

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Campfire Tales- Active spirits, hooded figures, and haunted forests 23:09

2M ago23:09

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Join me for a collection of listener-submitted ghost stories, exploring paranormal experiences and the connections people have with the supernatural. Delve into stories from childhood memories to unsettling experiences in haunted locations.

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Chapter Thirteen: The Storm 20:20

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Sam, Nathan, and The Guide pause to reflect on their journey before confronting the oncoming storm. Back in Milton, Beth comes to terms with her new reality. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself confronting your own reality and those things that bind you... If you're lov…

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Halloween Special with Pinup Palmer 35:55

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Join around the campfire for the Halloween Special with a very special guest, Pinup Palmer! We chat about the influence of horror that inspired her Pinup and Fashion as a creator and her journey being the latest addition to the iconic Svengoolie show, as character Gwengoolie.

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Chapter Twelve: The Betrayal 21:30

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As The Guide treks deeper into the savage darkness of The Void, Caleb is faced with a difficult decision that could shatter the dynamics of the group. Back in Milton, Beth learns that her quest to share the truth will be face more resistance than she imagined. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictiona…

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Chapter 35: Jen Agg on fussy feminism and ferocious fastidiousness 1:13:03

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"Whatever Jen Agg says is worth listening to," said Anthony Bourdain. I fully agree! If you live in Toronto you probably know Jen Agg. If you don't, let me tell you she runs the best restaurants in town! Come visit and try them! Her most recent stunner is a two-story converted auto-body shop turned Toronto Life #1 ranked restaurant called "General…

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Chapter Eleven: The Cabin 23:33

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The journey into The Void is grueling, a relentless onslaught of darkness. The reward on the other side is great but, as Sam and Caleb learn, not everyone is up to finishing "the way". The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself confronting your own reality and those things tha…

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Chapter Ten: The Passage 27:09

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Left to chart their own course into The Void, Sam and Caleb enter into new and unknown haunts of the darkness, where they quickly learn that isolation, being left entirely to one's thoughts, might be even scarier than The Void itself. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself…

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Interview with Gabe Braxton- Writing, Directing, and Feature Films 50:00

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Join me for an interview with Gabe Braxton, talented screenwriter, director, and musician. Discussing Gabe's journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind his feature film A Gettysburg Haunting, and supernatural lore that made him a fan of the horror genre.

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Chapter: 153: Carl Honoré imparts illuminating insights into intentional idleness 1:52:51

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The pace of living is accelerating. I often feel like things are happening too quickly to process ... the reels are going too fast, the scrolls have too many colors, the information feed feels like a flood. I just can't process it all! Do you feel the same way? If so you need this conversation as much as I did. Carl Honoré is the godfather of the "…

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Chapter Nine: The Mine 21:20

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The deeper Sam and his friends journey into The Void, the worse things seem to get back in Milton. As Beth grows into her role as "keeper of the truth", she learns not everyone is eager to embrace it. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself confronting your own reality and …

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Cursed Objects- Haunted dolls, deadly gems, and deadly tombs 23:28

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In this episode of Camp Cryptid, into the eerie world of cursed objects, exploring their histories and the legends surrounding them. From haunted dolls like Robert and Annabelle to cursed jewels like the Hope Diamond, or the on the infamous curse of King Tut's tomb- the conversation weaves through chilling tales and the belief in supernatural force…

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Chapter Eight: The Fall 22:58

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The Void is unrelenting in its pursuit of fear. Sam and his friends learn first hand exactly how dangerous it can be when you step off of "the way", an experience that leaves Sam a reluctant leader, trekking deeper into the unknown. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself c…

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Chapter Seven: The Truth 28:23

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As Sam and his friends journey deeper into The Void, Beth confronts the new reality of life in Milton without them. Seeking answers and direction, she embarks on her own quest to find the missing Curator. What she finds is a burden heavier than she imagined. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional,…

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Chapter 27: Robin the Bartender on fiddling with frankincense and fighting for freedom 1:37:11

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Chapter Six: The Thorns 26:41

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No longer trapped, the hope and invigoration that Sam felt with leaving Milton is quickly met by the harsh reality of life in The Void. The shadows are watching, the Hat Man is lurking, and constant vigilance is required to stay on The Way. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yo…

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Chapter Five: The Guide 25:03

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As the darkness of The Void presses in, making Milton's outlook bleaker by the day, Sam's desperation to leave town grows. He's heard the whispered rumors of The Guide, and a way out of Milton, but what if they're more than a legend? The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, you might find yourself …

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Chapter 152: Robin Sloan weaves wonder and weirdness into the warbly world of words 1:52:35

4M ago1:52:35

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Last year I picked up a book called 'Moonbound' by Robin Sloan and it blew me away. Reading it was like riding some rainbow-speckled rocket ship where I experienced the bizarre combination of having no idea what was going on while not being able to wait for what happened next. The book was full of talking beavers. Talking swords! Strange video ga…

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Chapter Four: The Creator 24:23

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The town of Milton was founded by well-intentioned men to be an oasis. It didn't stay that way. As Sam tries to make sense of his ever-changing world, he seeks answers from the reclusive Curator, who shines a light on the darkness of Milton's origin story. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional, y…

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Chapter Three: The Dark Deal 25:20

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The crowd at the fence grows by the day. The Void and the Hat Man loom large. As Sam becomes the reluctant face of a movement, he draws the unwanted attention of Milton's mayor, Jordan Cain, and learns more about the town's dark secrets than he ever expected. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the characters may be fictional…

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Chapter 30: Jerry Howarth on branding, bereavement, and Blue Jays baseball 58:25

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My friend Drew Dudley once told me that, other than his parents, he hadn't heard anyone speak to him more in his life than Jerry Howarth… The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. I can relate. Growing up I would listen to Jerry Howarth call the Blue Jays games on the radio on long summer drives, with my friends at the park, or just on my clock radio wit…

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The Mines of Milton: Chapter Two 14:55

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As The Void presses in against the illusion of safety in Milton, Morris feels the pressure more than anyone. Seeing Sam get a little too close to the darkness stirs up bitter old memories and sends him into a spiral. The "Mines of Milton" is a full production companion to The Void. Each episode mirrors the same timeline of the main show, but told f…

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Chapter Two: The Fence 26:48

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The pressing darkness of The Void has been a constant presence in his life for as long as he can remember, but Milton's unwritten rules keep people from talking about it directly. Tired of being trapped by the shadows, the restless Sam learns firsthand what there is to fear in The Void. The Void is a full cast audio drama. But be careful. While the…

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The Mines of Milton: Chapter One 16:22

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Casting its haunted shadow, the darkness of The Void looms large over Milton. For some of the town's residents, though, that darkness has crept into their hearts. Morris, Sam's drunk and abusive dad, knows the evils of the woods better than anyone. It stays with him every day. The "Mines of Milton" is a full production companion to The Void. Each e…

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Chapter One: The Curator 29:12

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Tragedy has fallen on the town of Milton, and it isn’t the first time. What appears, on the surface, to be a quaint, small town, Milton is anything but that. Surrounded by cursed and haunted woods, known to locals as The Void, residents find themselves trapped by the evil. In the midst of the ongoing tragedy though, a reluctant hero rises. Join Sam…

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Chapter 151: The Holderness Family conquers content creation by corralling chaos 1:49:03

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What do Xmas Jammies, ADHD, and The Amazing Race have in common? The Holderness Family! Penn and Kim Holderness have created viral videos with ... billions of views. They entered Season 33 of The Amazing Race ... and won. They wrote one of my favourite books ... 'ADHD is Awesome'. Penn and Kim started their careers in broadcasting but have old ditc…

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The Squonk, The Gargoyle, and the Ghosts of Pennsylvania 23:54

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Celebrate Squonkapalooza and Pennsylvania’s strangest legends and lore—from the emo Squonk and the elusive Bigfoot, to other cryptids like the Butler Gargoyle, Ogua, and Raystown Ray. Then, dive into the state’s most haunted spots, including Gettysburg, Pennhurst Asylum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the ghost town of Centralia.…

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Welcome to The Void 1:48

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What do you know about the dark? When you look into the shadows, do you see a repressive evil? The town of Milton may seem normal at first glance, but beyond the quaint surface the shadows are cursed and the expansive woods surrounding town are forbidden. They call it the Void, and nobody comes back alive. There are legends though, legends of a mys…

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Chapter 4: Sarah Ramsey on beating book blame with brilliant bookselling 1:14:31

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A few years ago, I settled into the children's section of Book City in the heart of Toronto's beautiful Bloor West Village for the first chapter of 3 Books recorded live in an open bookstore with my favorite bookseller in the world—the one and only Sarah Ramsey. I love Sarah because she takes the art of bookselling seriously and seemingly reads peo…

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Chapter 150: Prime Minister Jean Chrétien lays down lifelong lessons on leadership, liberalism, and longevity 1:16:48

6M ago1:16:48

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Born in 1934, the 18th of 19 children in the small blue-collar town of Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Jean Chrétien has risen to become the "grandfather of Canada" and a definitive force in global politics for over 50 years. Chrétien was one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in Canadian history and led three successive majority terms as leader of t…

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The Van Meter Visitor- Terror from the mines 26:11

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Journey back to 1903 to the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, where terrified townsfolk reported sightings of a bizarre, winged creature with a horn that emitted beams of light. Known today as the Van Meter Visitor, this mysterious cryptid was said to emerge from an abandoned mine, deflect bullets, and vanish into the darkness. Join us by the campfire…

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5 Beach Books to Stretch Your Mind 45:42

6M ago45:42

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Long before I oriented my life around reading, I would get the majority of my (4-5!) books per year read during the summer. But summer reads get a bad rap for being too silly, too saucy, too simple. So this summer join me in bridging the gap to find great beachy reads. We want books that have a speedy pace *and* expand our minds! We want books that…

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Shopping and Leisure: Step into Another World 17:46

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Episode 10 Shopping and Leisure : Step into Another World The Galleries Shopping Centre opened in 1974 and many Washington New Town residents have memories of shopping and working there. People were able to shop indoors once the roof was built and they stepped into another world of supermarkets such as the SavaCentre store for the first time. Peopl…

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A Fresh Start: Women's Education and Training 23:36

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Episode 9 A Fresh Start… women’s education and training In the 60’s and 70’s many people moved to Washington New Town with few friends or family to support them when they started a family. Adult education programmes provided by organizations such as the Workers Educational Association -the WEA - and more recently celebrated by Never Stop Learning w…

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My New Book! 'Canada is Awesome' | Full Audiobook 58:44

6M ago58:44

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BIG NEWS! I just finished writing CANADA IS AWESOME: A Little Book About A Big Country. This podcast is me reading the whole book! The book is about all the weird, wonderful, beautiful things that make Canada ... Canada. Did you ever notice Canadians speak in the collective? "What do you think of the weather we're having?" "Shall we grab a Tims bef…

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BONUS - "The Librarian III: The Curse of the Judas Chalice" 2008 Review AA67 1:45:22

7M ago1:45:22

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Guardian Shannon is over the moon about the history lessons in the movie and Librarian Carolyn chuckled whenever Andre the taxi driver was on screen while Caretaker SP enjoyed Judson's barbershop appearances. This week's staff enjoys the third, final and favorite Librarian film; link up the Warehouse 13 and Librarian(s) timelines; discuss how Stana…

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Campfire Tales: Creepy Encounters, Haunted Hotels, and UFO Sightings 25:42

7M ago25:42

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Join around the campfire for another round of chilling listener tales. This episode features eerie encounters in haunted houses, ghostly encounters in old hotels, mysterious glowing spheres in the night sky, and unsettling experiences in creepy towns far off the beaten path. Grab a blanket, light a lantern, and prepare to get spooked—these true sto…

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Chapter 149: John and Alison on fascism-fighting fiction fomenting freedom and fraternity 45:00

7M ago45:00

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It started with a modern plea for help: "Can I charge my dead phone in your bookstore?" I was in Del Mar, California, walking up the coast of the Pacific Ocean after birding all morning in Torrey Pines. I was tracking my birds on eBird—the Peregrine Falcons, Anna's Hummingbirds, and California Scrub-Jays—and, of course, completely drained…