Dive into the Mind of Magnus Champlin. A creative brain cursed with endless curiosity. The show focuses on learning about everything and anything, from factoids to deep dives into theories. Magnus interviews guests sharing their stories and life adventures all with the goal of expanding our minds. We are always on the lookout for the next awesome thing to learn!
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FactoidFriday - Dolphin Communications with AI
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19:06Thanks to listeners who sent in the Factoids about the DolphinGemma project and the hope to talk to other animals using AI Large Language Models: Blog mentioned can be found here: https://blog.google/technology/ai/dolphingemma Learn about Alex the African Grey Parrot: @TheAlexFoundation Follow Apollo the African Grey: @apolloandfrens Hector D. Byrd…
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FactoidFriday - A Ramble about Dire Wolves
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23:51Thanks to those that wrote in sharing the facts about Dire Wolves and De-extinction. Took some time for a 20 minute ramble on the topic of What a Dire Wolf is, What Early Man Might have Met, and also how crazy Man's Control of DNA is. ------------------ Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that y…
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March Factoid Friday - Oak Trees and Villains
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18:38Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The Mind of Magnus is a Proud Member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. To join the Patreo…
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Behind the Studio Door crossover episode!
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49:35I was asked to jump on the mic to chat with Molly (@thedarlingrevolution) and Christian (@letsgocnote) from Behind the Studio Door podcast! A great chat was had, that could have easily gone on for hours. Like and follow @behindthestudiodoor to learn more about the amazing artists in the #Roc! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Do you have a cool factoid to …
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Hi Folks, I felt like I need to send out a little something for the podcast feed. Lots of folks are feeling Mutual Aid Fatigue, Compassion Burnout, all while dealing with Collective Impoverishment... Take a moment to rest, and take care of yourself. Thanks, Magnus ------------- Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique st…
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Thank you to Stromie from the @FoodAboutTown podcast for playing host to interview me for to share the stories about my time in India and the wonderful experiences. Links from the show: Kala Ghoda Art Festival: https://kalaghodaassociation.com/ Elephanta Caves: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephanta_Caves A hotel I can't recommend enough: https://…
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I'm really phoning this one in guys.... from Mumbai India! A short special #FactoidFriday for you from the Capital of India! Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and …
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Factoid Friday January Listener Factoids!
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15:47Thanks to all those that wrote or called into the show to share your cool factoids! Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The M…
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Factoid Friday with Noelle from Quite Unusual Podcast
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13:58Noelle Kruppa, one of the co-hosts of the Quite Unusual Podcast joins us again this week to share some awesome facts! Mummies and ghosts and so many other fun topics for the first FactoidFriday of the year! Follow and listen to Noelle and Nicole on @QuiteUnusualPod, or Noelle's Personal page @no.kruppa ------- Do you have a cool factoid to share on…
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Noelle Kruppa from The Quite Unusual Podcast
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1:45:33Happy New Year, and to celebrate I'm bringing the one and only Noelle Kruppa, one of the co-hosts of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Hearing all about the path that brought her to creating this wonderful show, talking about all sorts of fun weird topics, and she even does a 2025 Tarot reading for us to see what our future holds! Follow and listen to Noe…
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Factoid Friday with Grant Baciocco and Toiley T. Paper
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9:36Grant Baciocco talented puppeteer from the Jim Henson Company, MST3K, and more joins us again to share a cool #Factoid about the Henson Studios. Extra Bonus Guest: Toiley T. Paper joins us to share a factoid that is very on brand for him. Follow Grant here: https://mrgrant.com/ On Instagram @throwingtoasters Follow Toiley T. Paper on TikTok or othe…
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Under the Puppet with Grant Baciocco
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1:17:17Getting into the mind of a man that brings to life puppets for a living, Grant Baciocco. A talented puppeteer from the Jim Henson Company, MST3K, and so many other notable endeavors joins us to talk about his stories and what has helped him conjure these creations into life. He discusses the 20 years of the longest running professional produced aud…
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Thanks to Peter for sending in the Factoid to the Hotline! And a huge thank you to Prof. Hannah Fry for sharing the research on this. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or…
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Factoid Friday: This History of the Mind of Magnus, Editing Reality, and the Wilhelm Scream.
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39:50Using this #FactoidFriday to share the weird history of the Mind of Magnus over the past 2 decades. What brought us all to this current spot, and some "Voices" from the past. Thanks to Eric for the Saccadic Suppression fact from the Hotline, and so many other cool facts shared into the show, like the truly perfect Christmas gift given to Harper Lee…
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Teaser for the 20th Year of the Mind of Magnus
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5:42Have I missed all you awesome folks! Coming back for the 20th year of Mind of Magnus, here is a quick little teaser to let you know that I'm still alive and will be back to our regularly scheduled podcast soon! Thank you to all those that wrote in during the break to say hello. It really made me feel great to know that people appreciate the show an…
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FactoidFriday: Theories of Why The Universe is Silent
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58:15This hour long episode is thanks to Bradley and his text to the Hotline number asking: Why is the universe so quiet, and where are the aliens. I drop as many theories as I can on why the Universe seems to be quiet, and why we haven't heard or detected any other Alien civilizations out there. I reference Episode 174 of the Quite Unusual Podcast disc…
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Factoid Friday: Vinyl Record Mysteries and Other Audio Oddities
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24:04A Factoid Friday Episode on the mysteries of the sizing and structure of vinyl records! Huge thanks to Phil Shaw, Ghil Scraw, and Fuzzrod Godd for getting this FactoidFriday going on a theme of vinyl records and other such random topics I never knew I needed to know about! Thanks to Matt and others for the other cool factoids! -=-=-=-=-=-=- Do you …
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Factoid Friday: High Teas, Sharks, and Listeners Factoids
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12:41A Factoid Friday episode with listener voicemails! Getting back in the groove of episodes, thanks to Meghan Murphy of @murphypopart and good ol' Tom Clifford @swordfishtombones who offer some facts for the show. =-=-=-=--= Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo Or call and…
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This is a more personal episode of the Mind of Magnus. Dealing with the passing of a woman that was my mentor and "Other mom", Nancy and her recent Memorial. Wanted to share the reason I had been MIA recently, but more importantly I wanted to send a note out into the universe to thank Nancy for being the person she was and how she helped shaped the…
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Factoid Friday! - Space Rocks from Waterworld, Tom Clifford Call-in, & Other Listener Factoids!
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14:59Factoids for your Friday! Listeners had sent in a few fun ones that I had to share. MoM's favorite, Tom Clifford, sends in another awesome factoid to the hotline, and I share a cool fact about space rocks. Thanks to everyone who has submitted facts, and those that have rated and reviewed the show! Couldn't do it without you! ------------ Do you hav…
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Getting Real with Bossy with Kelly Bush & Kelly Metras
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1:02:31Cross Over episode with the podcast Getting Real with Bossy! From the Bossy Episode: Are you ready for a revelation that will completely shift your perspective? Imagine a laid-back, casual chat with a friend that turns into an unexpected journey of self-discovery and community impact. In this episode of "Getting Real with Bossy," co-hosts Kelly Bus…
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A FactoidFriday edition with Matt Pruitt, Bigfoot Researcher, Bruce Lee fanatic, and author of The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. More can be found at: https://mattpruittonline.com/ Get a signed copy of the book from the North American Bigfoot Center: https://northamericanbigfootcenter.square.site/product/book…
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The Phenomenal Sasquatch with Matt Pruitt
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2:10:42You are in for a long and very awesome show... the longest show yet! 2 hours of stories and listener questions with Matt Pruitt, Bigfoot Researcher and author of The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. More can be found here: https://mattpruittonline.com/ Get a signed copy of the book from the North American Bigfoo…
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Mental Health Chats with Chris and Carrie
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1:02:19June is Men's Mental Health Month, and the discussions around caring for yourself and others is a very large component of this show. That is why I'm very honored to have Chris Lindstrom and the talented creative Carrie from CraZdude on to have a very serious discussion on mental health, the medicines that affect us all, and the ways in which we wor…
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Rambling Episode; Affirmations and Listener Story Requests.
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18:17Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The Mind of Magnus is a Proud Member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your …
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A short solo show where I pick one topic to chat about. Friend of the show, Cat, asked about my Lighthouse Star theory of Przybylski's Star. An unusual celestial body that has 65 elements found in it that science doesn't know why. Could this star be an example of a Light House in space, allowing travellers to orient themselves in the vastness of th…
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FactoidFriday - 23 Skidoo with Tom Clifford
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14:10Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Thank you to Elizabeth R for the Astrophysics knowledge Thank you to friend of the show Tom Clifford for sharing cool facts. Thank you to Linda R and MatTRex for texting in facts to the Hotline about evolution and Neanderthals! Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo My Pat…
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Urban Alchemy of Rochester - Behind the Glass Podcast Visit
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40:52Come join Magnus and Richard Colon of Behind the Glass gallery for the Urban Alchemy of Rochester reception and artist talks! April 25th at St. John Fisher University, the show is currently on display at the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery. Check out @richardbcolon & @qua.jay Podcast: Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is…
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Mailbag episode! Answering questions from listeners! Do you have a question you want the answer to, do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The Mind of Magnus is a Proud Member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Mentioned in th…
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Solar Eclipse Special - Factoids from Listners!
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16:25A super celestial factoid episode! Amaze your friends in from out of town with some cool factoids about the Total Solar Eclipse taking place Monday, April 8th, 2024. -------------------- Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473…
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FactoidFriday: Laughing and Crying with Tom Clifford
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8:29Another short FactoidFriday for your ears! This week we get a text in about ironic heights in the US of A, as well as Tom Clifford leaves a voicemail to share some historical audio that I had never heard of! Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice …
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Skeptical Brain of Kenny Biddle of the Center for Inquiry
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1:06:17Kenny Biddle is a science enthusiast who investigates claims of paranormal experiences, equipment, photos, and video. He promotes science, critical thinking, and skepticism through his blog I Am Kenny Biddle. Magnus and Kenny crossed paths ghost-hunting eons back and their curious but forever logical brains connected. Follow him and his adventures:…
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Project Peace Love: Beyond the Glass crossover episode.
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25:36A Cross-over episode! Magnus jumps on the mic with Richard Colon, host of Behind the Glass Podcast and Currator of Behind the Glass Gallery in downtown Rochester, to interview Nick and Austin of Project Peace Love. Exhibition Peace + Love returns in 2024 with its yearly display, celebrating a diverse range of artistic expressions united by the them…
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Thanks For All The Fish.... and Comments!
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21:23The guest we had ready to go messaged last minute saying that nearly all the stuff we had recorded previously is now outdated because even more amazing things were happening. So, instead of having a part 2 episode to fix all the things, I told them we would have them on and rerecord. BUT, I didn't want to skip a week, so I decided to have a fun mai…
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Magnus' love of learning & sharing new factoids continues every week with the bonus episodes of FactoidFridays. Dario Joseph shares a fact about a horror movie classic, and Magnus shares how dark the alternate timelines are for PBS. Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Write us at [email protected] Send a Tweet on X: @magnusapollo O…
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Picking the Brain of Comedian Dario Joseph
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35:13Comedian and foodie Dario Josep shares his stories and ideas to help expand the minds of Magnus and the rest of the team. His debut comedy album ‘ROUGH & FINAL DRAFT’ will be released on March 6th, so get a chance to hear what springs from his creative mind. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardarstinks ------------ Do you have a …
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It's been 5 years since the ending of the Radio show and the first first attempts at a Podcast form! But, now with the power of the Lunchador Podcast Network behind me it's time to really go for it! Listen in and learn what we have been up to for the past half-decade and find out what you will expect from the all-new Mind of Magnus! Do you have a c…
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Announcing the Lunchador Podcast Network!
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23:00Lunchador co-founders Matt Austin and Chris Lindstrom talk about the new Lunchador Podcast Network, bringing you the best in arts, culture and more from Western NY! www.lunchador.org Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com…
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MoM 3.0 Episode 2: Flower City Comic Con with Chris and Laura
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1:10:44Tune in for some deep nerding with Chris and Laura, two of the organizers of the Flower City Comic Con (FC3)! FC3 is Rochester's largest Comic Con, and Chris and Laura's love for the city and its nerdy pursuits are a huge reason why. Don't miss FC3 at the Blue Cross Arena April 13 & 14th! Music: Paradise Engineering - Yacht & Dreaming a City (Hughe…
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Learn what you can do to help Rochester be a greener place with Abigail McHugh-Griffa Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Magnus Apollo & Matt Obscure
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Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Magnus Apollo & Matt Obscure
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MoM 3.0 Episode 1: Meghan Murphy is a Breeniac
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1:09:36Meghan Murphy joins us for the first podcast exclusive episode of the Mind of Magnus! Recorded live at Studio Apollo, we talk about the magic of Neil Breen's films, the future of the show, and what other shows you can expect to hear as we start the next leg of our media domination plans. Theme: Paradise Engineering - Yacht Mentioned in this episode…
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Mind Of Magnus 128 - Josh Mordecai Returns
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58:46It's President's Day, so you know what that means...Josh Mordecai joins us to talk about history, being a musician, and a whole load of pro wrestling. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com…
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Classic Mind of Magnus Episode 3 - Tom Snyder
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58:43Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Magnus Apollo & Matt Obscure
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The man behind Food About Town joins us to talk about Rochester's hidden food gems and why we're lucky to live in Rochester. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Magnus Apollo & Matt Obscure
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Join us in to a fun conversation with the man behind Perry Bible Fellowship, Nicholas Gurewitch. Filled with awesome insights about the creative process of writing one of the most brilliantly funny comics going. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joe…
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Mind Of Magnus 124 - The Wonderful World of Banter
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59:33It's the Disney episode. Somehow we ended up down a rabbit hole and talked about Disney animation for awhile, amongst video games and other topics. It's a fun hang! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com…
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Join us for a great conversation with Caitlin Yarsky, artist for the critically acclaimed Image Comics title Coyotes. We talk comics, art, music and more! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com…
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Join us for a chat with Rochester Free Radio founder, social justice advocate and Green Party candidate for City Council Dave Sutliff-Atias. Dave is the patron saint of the Mind of Magnus and helped inspire the show. Listen and he'll inspire you to make a difference in our community. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts ev…
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Classic Mind of Magnus 48: Randall Burton
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59:47Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Magnus Apollo & Matt Obscure
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