The unofficial podcast of literary misfits everywhere who want to engage with books of "substance" (i.e. serious, respected, heavy, philosophical, classic), or at least considered such.
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Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh Caray presents conversations with prospects and personnel from the organization. In-Stadium Emcee Ricky Fernandez chats about the latest news and promotions.
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Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard - McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it.
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112 - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1 of 2)
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1:22:55In this episode of The Books of Some Substance podcast, Nathan and David get into the first half of Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov (Books 1-6; Parts 1 and 2). From the novel's dense, philosophical style and its stark contrast to modern life, to deep dives into themes like love, free will, human suffering, redemption, and th…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 122 - Part 1 - Robert Berdella
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1:10:03Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Episode 122 features another listener suggestion - Robert Berdella, an American serial killer also known as the Kansas City Butcher and The Collecto…
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Josh Caray Show #91 - Pitcher Camden Minacci
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26:15On this episode of the The Josh Caray Show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas Reliever Camden Minacci. They discuss his time with Wake Forest and pitching in Omaha, getting drafted by the Angels, balancing multiple different roles in the bullpen, and how to press on and grow through struggles.
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Josh Caray Show #90 - Infielder Ben Gobbel
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25:01On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to infielder Ben Gobbel. They discuss the start of his pro career, and going undrafted in 2022, his time in college at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina as well as his grandfather Tom Pacoriak.
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 121 - Q&A special
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1:20:41Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's time for the sometimes-annual Q&A special! Do the girls think they could get away with murder? Which killer would they like to meet? And which …
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Josh Caray Show #89 - Pitcher Samy Natera Jr.
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23:10On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Relief Pitcher Samy Natera Jr. They discuss Samy's upbringing in Juárez, his time at New Mexico State and the Cape Cod League, and his transtition from Starter to the Bullpen.
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Josh Caray Show #88 - Infielder David Mershon
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28:10In this episode of the Josh Caray Show, David Mershon joins Josh to talk about his journey in Minor League Baseball, his faith, time in college with Mississippi State and much more.
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 120 - Part 3 - David Bain
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1:02:11Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Welcome to part 3 of the Bain family murders. David Bain was convicted and then acquited for the murder of his parents and sisters, but who was real…
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Josh Caray Show #87 - Pitcher Brady Choban
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25:35On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas bullpen arm Brady Choban. Brady talks his upringing, his unique path to professional baseball, and how he's developed his game since signing with the Angels.
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 120 - Part 2 - David Bain
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1:05:37Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Welcome to part 2 of the Bain family murders. David Bain was convicted and then acquited for the murder of his parents and sisters, but who was real…
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Josh Caray Show #86 - Pitcher Jared Southard
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30:59Josh talks to Jared Southard, the now former Trash Pandas Closer, who was called up to Triple-A Salt Lake just a few days after recording. The pair discuss Jared's time at the University of Texas, overcoming moments of failure and adversity, his pro career thus far, and what life might look for him after baseball.…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 120 - Part 1 - David Bain
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1:22:24Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Episode 120 is the first ever case suggested by a live audience - the Bain family murders. David Bain was convicted and then acquited for the murder…
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Josh Caray Show #85 - Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans
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34:08Josh sits down with Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans to discuss his time as a Jayhawk, being drafted by the Red Sox, playing Indie Ball, and landing with the Trash Pandas.By Josh Caray
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In this episode of the Books of Some Substance podcast, hosts Nathan Sharp and David Southard reunite with our old friend Eric Heiman (whose life and experiences connect closely to the novel on this episode) to discuss the intricate and poignant novel Light Years by James Salter. We get into the unique lyrical and unadorned narrative style of the b…
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Josh Caray Show #84 - Trash Pandas Pitcher George Klassen
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22:37In this episode, Josh talks with Angels top pitching prospect George Klassen about his early life, high school career in Wisconsin, attending Minessotta, and then being drafted by the Phillies. He discusses his trade to the Angels and his journey to Double-A.By Josh Caray
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 119 - Joseph Kappen
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1:04:32Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. In Episode 119, Rachel and Kiri take a look at Wales' first recorded serial killer, Joseph Kappen. Recently portrayed in the BBC series The Steeltow…
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Josh Caray Show #83 - Trash Pandas 1B Sam Brown
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24:53THIS EPISODE Trash Pandas first baseman Sam Brown joins the podcast this week to discuss his childhood in California, his journey to Rocket City, and how his family's athletic background pushed him to become a better baseball player. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson…
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Josh Caray Show #82 - Get to Know New Trash Pandas Broadcaster Chris Harris
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32:51THIS EPISODE New Trash Pandas broadcaster Chris Harris brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the Southern League to the Trash Pandas, having called games for 15 seasons across three Minor League organizations. The Lexington, TN native got his start with the nearby Jackson/West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx from 2009-14. From there, he took his abilities …
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110 - One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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1:21:57Exploring 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Join hosts David Southard and Nathan Sharp in the Books of Some Substance podcast as they kick off Season 3 with an in-depth discussion on Gabriel Garcia Marquez's seminal Latin American novel, '100 Years of Solitude.' This episode covers the novel's ambitious narrative, magical r…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 118 - Part Two - Linda Hazzard
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1:07:32Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. In Episode 118, we take a look at Linda Hazzard, also known as the Starvation Doctor. Linda ran a sanitarium in Seattle, where she administered ques…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 118 - Part One - Linda Hazzard
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1:01:05Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. In Episode 118, we take a look at Linda Hazzard, also known as the Starvation Doctor. Linda ran a sanitarium in Seattle, where she administered ques…
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Season Three: Family The Books of Some Substance Podcast's third season is underway! David and Nathan are here to announce the season's theme of family and introduce the lineup of books they'll be reading and discussing. The season opens with '100 Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, followed by 'Light Years' by James Salter, 'The Brothers…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 117 - Gilles Garnier
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54:10Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's time to romp back to 16th century France for the chilling tale of Gilles Garnier - a serial killer accused of being a werewolf! There's also pl…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 116 - Part 2 - John Martin Scripps
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1:07:40Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. This is part two of a two-part episode on John Martin Scripps, a British serial killer and the first Westerner to be executed in Singapore. And alth…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 116 - Part 1 - John Martin Scripps
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51:13TW: Discussions about the language used about suicide. Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. This is part one of a two-part episode on John Martin Scripps, a British serial killer and th…
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108 - Control, Revisited: Six Novels of Power, Freedom, and Surrender
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1:26:17In this episode, David and Nathan look back over season two, tracing the connections, marking the distinctions, and reframing their understanding/awareness of how control works in each and every book discussed this season. Revisiting: The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector, Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon, Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. …
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 115 - Christmas Special Part 2 - Alcatraz Prison
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1:04:10Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's part two of the Alcatraz Christmas special, and in this episode, Rachel and Kiri look at some of the prison's famous inmates. There's also seve…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 115 - Christmas Special Part 1 - Alcatraz Prison
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1:03:01Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Merry Christmas! It's time for the annual tradition of a festive multi-parter for you to binge while unwrapping presents, cooking a turkey, or sitti…
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All Killa No Filla - Bonus Episode - Special Announcement!
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32:14Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. In this bonus episode, Rachel and Kiri have a very special announcement...something we've been keeping very down under wraps...…
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107 - Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
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1:18:12In this episode, David and Nathan delve into Henry Miller's controversial and groundbreaking novel "Tropic of Cancer." Published in 1934, this semi-autobiographical work was banned in the US and the UK upon its release due to its explicit content. Despite—and perhaps in part because of—its ban, "Tropic of Cancer" has endured as a provocative and es…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 114 - Louisa May Merrifield
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1:03:15Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. This month we take a look at Louisa May Merrifield, the Blackpool jam poisoner who was one of the last women to be hanged in Britain. With the topic…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 113 - Halloween Special Part 3 - Nicholas Rossi
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1:26:53Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Halloween is here again, and it's time for another change from our usual serial killer fare. This is Part 3 of a three-part special on the formerly …
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 113 - Halloween Special Part 2 - Nicholas Rossi
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1:04:52Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Halloween is here again, and it's time for another change from our usual serial killer fare. This is Part 2 of a three-part special on the formerly …
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 113 - Halloween Special Part 1 - Nicholas Rossi
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51:43Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Halloween is here again, and it's time for another change from our usual serial killer fare. This is Part 1 of a three-part special on the formerly …
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All Killa No Filla - Bonus Episode - Peter Stumpp
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1:03:26Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's time for another historical romp, heading back to the 16th century for serial killer and posssible werewolf Peter Stumpp! Peter was missing a h…
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Josh Caray Show #81 - Pitcher John O'Reilly talks about his season with the Trash Pandas, mentoring Caden Dana, growing up in the New Jersey, and much more!
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28:02THIS EPISODE Trash Pandas Pitcher John O'Reilly joins Josh to talk about growing up in the shadows of NYC, his time with the Pirates, signing with the Angels and playing with the Trash Pandas, plus more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray,…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 112 - John Sweeney
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1:10:07Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. This episode we delve into the story of John Sweeney, also known as the Canal Killer, the Scalp Hunter, Scouse Joe, and other nicknames he chose for…
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Josh Caray Show #80 - Catch Myles Emmerson talks about growing up in San Diego, becoming a professional, catching for the Trash Pandas, and more!
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22:28THIS EPISODE Trash Pandas Catcher Myles Emmerson joins Josh to talk about growing up in San Diego the son of a pair of Tennis pros, catching, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother C…
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Josh Caray Show #79 - Trash Pandas Pitcher Samuel Aldegheri talks to Josh about growing up in Italy a baseball fan, getting drafted by the Phillies, Traded to the Angels, and more!
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21:51THIS EPISODE Trash Pandas Pitcher Samuel Aldegheri joins Josh to talk about growing up in Italy, becoming a baseball fan overseas, getting drafted by the Phillies, making his Professional debut, getting traded to the Angels, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandso…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 111 - Caroline Grills
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42:02Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Rachel and Kiri are still on tour, backstage at the Manchester Opera House for an Australian romp - Caroline Grills, who poisoned people with tea an…
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106 - The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles
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1:03:07Come explore existential despair, the hell of isolation, and the mad dash into oblivion with Nathan and David. On this episode, your hosts have an in-depth discussion on Paul Bowles' 1949 novel The Sheltering Sky - a novel of stark prose and philosophical depth that follows Port and Kit Moresby, an American couple traveling in post-WWII North Afric…
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Josh Caray Show #78 - Trash Pandas Reliever Hayden Seig talks St. Joe's Baseball, growing up in Pennsylvania, singing with the Angels, and more!
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33:58THIS EPISODE Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperst…
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky starts a new day for the Bullpen. Tony Mac is on to brighter pastures and Ricky has brought in another arm from the pen to recap the past week for the Trash Pandas, the Olympics and the new Gold Zone channel, the unfortunate side effect of having "confident" neighbors, and much more! The Pandas are back August 6th, get your…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 110 - Q&A Special
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49:50Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Rachel and Kiri are in the midst of the All Killa No Filla tour, so it's time for another Q&A special! Live backstage at the Manchester Opera House,…
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Josh Caray Show #77 - Infielder Mac McCroskey talks Defense, JUCO Baseball, Oral Roberts CWS Appearance, and more!
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23:15THIS EPISODE Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperst…
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All Killa No Filla - Episode 109 - Axlar Björn
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52:40Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's time for another historical romp! Join us on a trip to the 16th Century to learn about Björn Pétursson, better known as Axlar Björn - Iceland's…
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Josh Caray Show #76 - Michael Darrell-Hicks joins Josh Caray
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23:54THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Michael Darrell-Hicks about growing up in Kentucky, becoming a professional, getting drafted and more. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brot…
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Josh Caray Show #75 - Trash Pandas Outfielder Tucker Flint
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23:40THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Outfielder Tucker Flint. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play…
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Welcome to our episode on the novel Malina by Ingeborg Bachmann. David and Nathan wind their conversation through the disorienting pages of this incredible novel. We explore its unique form and style, ponder its structure, and discuss how these creative decisions add to the overarching sense of strangeness and mystery that permeates the narrative. …
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Josh Caray Show #74 - Trash Pandas Pitcher Caden Dana
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23:09THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas ace Caden Dana. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of…
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