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word nerd

Fathima Kinza

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This one's for the uncommons and the old fashioned romantics. As much for the activists and the mystics, as it is for the nerds – lovers of language, poetry and prose, in literature and in film. Welcome to word nerd! Here we sink our teeth into the delicious words that make our world. New episodes are released on Sundays
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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Fill Me In

Be More Smarter

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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that's what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it's about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
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Words from the Nerds Podcast

Aiden, Charley, and Ben

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We are the "Words from the Nerds" podcast, and we are here to talk about all nerdy things including film and tv! Anything from weekly news to overall discussions on these topics. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Enjoy your stay :)
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Buzz Word the Podcast

Nerd Nook Trivia

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Nerd Nook Trivia presents Buzz Word the Podcast! Join host Bevan Lucas and our rotating cast of contestants as we play our game of addictive word play. This show is based on the Buzz Word brand board game by Play Monster LLC. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551702036839&mibextid=kFxxJD
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Word Nerd Ink. Radio podcast

Mike Ristic aka The Word Nerd

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Word Nerd Ink radio featuring poet , author , musician , multi genre writer , song writer , #foreversarah foundation leader and widower to the one and only amazing Sarah Asher the writer that stole my heart.
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The Word Nerds Archive

Dave Shepherd, Howard Shepherd, Howard Chang

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The Word Nerds is a weekly podcast on words, language, and why we say the things we do. Three language teachers share their ideas about the roots of everyday English. Each edition explores a rude word of the week. In addition to looking at language change, the podcast features music by independent artists each week. Shownotes/links: www.thewordnerds.org.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Whether you're a word nerd, a curious conversationalist, or just someone who loves a good linguistic mystery, Word Wonders offers insightful discussions, engaging anecdotes, and a splash of humor. Tune in to discover why we “spill the beans,” what “barking up the wrong tree” really means, and how the language we use every day is steeped in history and surprise. Let’s embark on this wordy adventure together and uncover the secrets hidden within our everyday language!
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TRIVIA TIME

Trivia Time Podcast

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Trivia Time is a weekly pub quiz style podcast. Each week, we will be presenting you with 5 rounds of 8 questions as well as a bonus anagram. Themes and categories will vary, but generally you can expect a music/audio round, a general knowledge round, a classic subject round, a celebrity/pop culture round, and a connection round. Get together with your trivia team or play solo, at home or on the go, because it's Trivia Time!
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Budget Nerds

You Need a Budget

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Personal finance experts Ben Barlowe and Ernie Reppe get nerdy with numbers as they share budgeting tips, strategies for categorizing transactions, and lessons learned from using the revolutionary budgeting system known as You Need a Budget.
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The Nerd Element

The Nerd Element

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The Urban Dictionary describes “Nerding Out” as getting overly excited about something that isn’t generally “cool”. The word “Cool” is societal. Why should our interests be defined by the perception of others? Here at The Nerd Element we want to DECONSTRUCT the word cool. The Nerd Element exists to bring people together to entertain and educate about nerd culture. Whether you Nerd Out about pop culture, literature, travel or even politics, The Nerd Element is the place for you. We are just t ...
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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Welcome to our RPG actual play and review show; the Pocket System Podcast! Our mission is to have fun with friends and share some of these awesome pocket-sized systems with you. Whether its running games at conventions, taking a breather from a long campaign, improving storytelling skills, or introducing people to roleplaying games, pocket systems can really shine. Listen along as we dive into some of the smallest systems around & find your next favorite. Thanks for checking us out!
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Hey folks. Mandy Kaplan here. I’d like to share a bit about my intentions and mission for MMAN if you’ll indulge me. You will? Huzzah! Look, I am a lot of things. I’m a writer, actress, mother, and lover of musicals and cats, but NOT Cats, The Musical. Give me a little bit of credit, would ya? So...throughout my life, I’ve been surrounded (and intrigued) by all things nerd. A sister who plays D&D, a Star Wars-obsessed husband, friends who love anime, comic books, video games, and...well, you ...
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Nerdy Folks Podcast

Matthew Seipel-Anderson

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A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
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The World Needs Nerds

The Sonar Network

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Nerd is a loaded word, but that’s why we love it. THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS (hosted by MacKenzie Green) is an exploration through fandom and pop culture, with a lot of laughs. Whether it’s the MCU, VPR, or Memory athletics—THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS is here to talk about it. Brought to you by your friends at L.A. Comic Con!
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Nerdonomy

Nerdonomy

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Nerds on Film and Nerds on History have each had their last word. And yet like the legendary Phoenix (the bird, not Jean Grey), a new podcast rises from their ashes. Are we still covering Film? Yes. Are we bringing back History episodes? Absolutely. What about those long talked-about Nerds on Words and Nerds on Books episodes, or even Nerds on Science? We’ll definitely cover those too. We are now, simply, Nerdonomy. Our rebranded podcast uses the season format, and episodes will release week ...
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The 8-Bit Bar

Jonathan Perry

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The best place to hang and talk about video games and anything nerd culture and more! Stay tuned for weekly episodes and make sure if you like this to share it with your nerd friends and family to soread the word.
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My First Car

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Hey, I’m Elija Kirby. After spending years playing in garage bands and podcasting, I decided to start a new show where I talk with people about their first car. A podcast all about the vehicle that started it all: the first ride that got us on the road and set the course for the adventures that followed. Each episode, I sit down with friends, fellow musicians, and guests from all walks of life to talk about their first car. From a beat-up hand-me-down to a shiny new dream car, I want to hear ...
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A bi-weekly podcast where we dive into the world of board games while sharing insights from our walk with Jesus. Join us as we discuss game strategies, faith journeys, and how the two intersect, offering encouragement and fun for board game enthusiasts and believers alike.
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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On The Metal

Oxide Computer Company

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As a part of starting Oxide Computer Company, Bryan Cantrill and Jess Frazelle decided to also create the podcast that they always wanted. Joined frequently by their boss, Steve Tuck, Bryan and Jess interview incredible guests retelling stories of adventure at the hardware/software interface. It’s unapologetically technical and as Jess says, “the nerdiest podcast on the face of the planet” -- but if you're their kind of nerd, you'll find yourself hanging on every word!
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Midday

WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at [email protected]
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Top of the Morning, Bottom of the Bottle. Every other week, Kat and Chris yuck it up over drinks, discussing everything from pop culture, to politics, to personal triumphs and social faux pas. With ridiculous banter, unexpected guests, poignant insights, and their own amateur libation reviews, you never know where the Wreckless Breakfast "oddcast" will take you. @superkatjones @densonology
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Boxed Whine

Boxed Whine

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The Boxed Whine is a spoken word radio show which features Justin and Matt, two untalented gentlemen who weren't satisfied with keeping their bad ideas to themselves.
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Podioslave Podcast

Nerdery Productions

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Podioslave Podcast is a podcast for music nerds. Episodes range from commentary on the current music climate (touring, music business, etc), deep dives on specifics bands and albums, and interviews with folks from all walks of the music industry. We nerd out on seeing live music, collecting music, and studying the music industry. No genre is off limits; however, you'll likely hear us discussing rock, hip hop, metal, etc. #nerdery
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Send us a text #TV #Podcast #Movie Superman has finally hit theaters and we are here to talk about all of our thoughts on the new beginning of the DC universe and boy are we excited to. We also touch on some F1 reviews and update everyone on what we've been watching Time Codes 0:00 Intro 20:00 F1 Review 56:05 Superman 1:39:00 Will Batman and Superm…
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Midday on Grammar talks words, syntax and phonology. If you have a question about words or writing, we have answers.Our guest is Ellen Jovin, a grammarian and author of a terrific book, Rebel with a Clause. The roving grammar guru takes her pop-up advice on the road across the U.S. to explore the power language holds to unite us.…
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No guest this week, just a lot of news to talk about. Like what games does CMON have left? And why is Asmodee hiring their crowdfunding “expert”? Even I can read the tea leaves on why thats a bad idea. Also, would you pay $165 for a Magic the Gathering event? I don’t think I would. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News What d…
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Today, Midday explores the future of energy in Maryland. The push for sustainable sources of electricity faces new hurdles. Federal support for solar and wind energy has evaporated, and in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore vetoed several important climate-related initiatives. How will these changes affect projects across the state? Guests on this progra…
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We'd love to hear from you! How often do we downplay what we need or what we're offering? When we’re vague, quiet, or overly humble, we leave people guessing. A recent trip to a lemonade stand highlights the connection between how we all can benefit from a little clarity, a little visibility, and some storytelling to set us apart.…
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It's Midday at the Movies! This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D.Jed Dietz, founding director of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday, film critic for the Washington Post, join Midday to discuss what is new in the film-industry and review the latest films.…
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Last month, the Library of Congress announced it has acquired a treasure-trove of the work Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim’s music and lyrics were made available for public viewing and more items are expected to be added over the next few months.Midday theater critic J Wynn Rousuck and Mark Horowitz, Senior Music Specialist at the Library of Congress, d…
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Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.This week, I sit down with Madeleine Cleary to discuss her debut novel, The Butterfly Women.WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.Enjoy the show? Drop u…
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This week Shauna and Dan explore "Nip it in the Bud." Bonus: Barney Fife, Lancelot, and the War of 1812 It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like early access and name recognition on the show. So…
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Musician and educator James McMahon finally comes by the studio to share some stories of his beloved 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Station Wagon, complete with classic wood paneling. James reflects on the formative years that shaped his musical journey with family road trips from Idaho to North Dakota and early days of his first band Speak Easy. He opens…
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On today's Midday on the Law, Prof. Kim Wehle joins me to review some of what the high court decided this term, and analyze what it will mean for democracy and the rule of law moving forward.In her most recent book, Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why, Wehle argues that Trump’s inappropriate use of the pardon power could have a devast…
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This week, Ryan and Brian predict patterns, fear asteroids, reminisce spreadsheets, promote other things like tournaments and YouTube channels, and marvel at two more relevant publications from The Barnacle. All that, plus a brand new audio Contest of Now, courtesy of Jenna LaFleur! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill M…
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WTMD’s First Thursday Festival returns this week. The homegrown affair takes place every summer at the Canton Waterfront Park and features artists from Maryland.Tyler LaPorte, WTMD's Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Host, joins Midday to preview this month's artists, which include Dan Deacon, LandisHarryLarry, and Eyas.…
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Dr. Leana Wen joins Midday for our monthly series, Healthwatch. This month, she discusses public concern for future access to flu, COVID, and measles vaccines. Additionally, she provides federal resources beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reliable information on vaccines and health.…
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In 1991, a small blue hedgehog in red sneakers launched a cultural revolution. But the story of Sonic—and the rise and fall of Sega—isn’t just about pixels and processors. It’s about loyalty, rebellion, and the strange way that consumer technology becomes a reflection of who we are. This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan sits down with Danny Bro…
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In episode 277 of the podcast, we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod and the King of Maine, Spose. We talk our first memories of the album, the hold it had on us from the jump, it’s ability to move from genre to genre, and the audacity to put out such a masterpie…
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Today I welcome Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton to chat about their beautiful new picture book OUR DANCE illustrated by Janelle Burger. Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa/ Wiradjuri man and Jacinta Daniher is an early childhood educator. They both have a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal culture. Our Dance is a joyful celebrat…
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Rick Atkinson is the author of seven narrative histories about five American wars. Today he will take us back in time discussing the American Revolution written in the The Fate of the Day: the a of America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1778.This is the second book from his trilogy and sees the most desperate phase of the Revolutionary War.T…
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Join us for a special Takeover as Date with a Debut host Nick Wasiliev chats with Chrissie Bellbrae about ‘The Florentine Quilt’, crafting story from history, and her generational love of textiles.Buy The Florentine Quilt: https://bit.ly/43mrxBsBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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We'd love to hear from you! Some days, the hardest part of doing is just getting started. That's where body doubling comes in. In this episode, we talk about how partnering with others (even if they don’t know they’re helping) can quietly boost our focus, energy, and follow-through. Because sometimes the best productivity hack… is just not being al…
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Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu joins Midday to discuss the latest employment numbers and support for a growing number of unemployed federal workers.We ask her about employment picture in our state, and what laid-off federal workers can expect as they enter the job market.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom to talk about issues important to Charm City residents.The Baltimore Police Department were recently involved in the deaths of three people, each believed to be in a mental health crisis at the time of their interaction with officers. Could diversion programs have prevented these tragedies? Can existing respo…
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J. Wynn Rousuck is a theater critic who joins Midday each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage.This week, she reviews “Julius Caesar,” one of Shakespeare’s most familiar plays. Does this classic tale, produced by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, say anything new to us today?By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore
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Send us a text We have hit our 100th episode!!! Come celebrate with us as we play a game of (not) jeopardy and test our movie and mcu knowledge!! Thank every single one of yall for supporting us this far and keep an eye out early on for some surprise guests this episode! Time Codes 0:00 Intro 3:45 Surprise Guests 12:20 Not Jeopardy Gameplay 1:00:00…
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This week Shauna and Dan sing our swansong. Once again, we should have saved this type of phrase for the end of our show, but we have many more episodes still to come. Bonus: Merry madrigals, da Vinci's note books, and parodic poems about parting It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reac…
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In today's episode Ben and Ernie chat with Lauren, a long time YNAB user going back to YNAB4 and a Customer Support Specialist at YNAB. Though she was born in the US, Lauren is of Korean descent and since 2017 has been teaching English in South Korea. Her unique background has required some pro-level YNAB moves, since she is paid in US dollars but …
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Singer songwriter Mike Swenson has a gift for music and a curse for vehicles. His first car begins with a 79 Chevy pickup careening downhill after failed brakes. Then his vehicle's luck gets worse from there with blown engines, spontaneous fires, and rabbits turning his car into a snack. We vent about the agony of backing up trailers, the unpredict…
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In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to discuss her article, "To Be Seen and Heard: Toward a Child Liberation Theology Framework for Contemporary Praise and Worship Practice" as part of our series on Contemporary Worship Music and Intergenerational Formation. The conversation focuses on Christian parenting literature, and the …
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Today is Midday on the Media. The local news industry continues to dwindle, with more than 3,200 local and regional newspapers closing since 2025, according to reporting by Neiman Lab. Tom speaks with the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Baltimore Banner Kimi Yoshino, Guardian columnist Margaret Sullivan, and Columbia Journalism School professor, Ju…
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This week, Ryan and Brian recap Westwords, sports from many years ago, trees from Connecticut, Ryan's once and future middle name, and Menudo. In other news, there are now Fill Me In t-shirts!!! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our s…
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Who knew anti-heroes could teach us about healing? This week, Mandy sits down with Justin Jaeger—True Story film board favorite, book reviewer, and passionate MCU buff—to break down Thunderbolts. If you’re expecting a by-the-numbers action flick, think again. This Marvel installment has trauma, therapy metaphors, moral ambiguity, and exactly zero r…
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In episode 276 of the podcast, we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records. We dig into 3 classic Trustkill releases from Poison The Well, Terror, and Bleeding Through. We find out the circumstances of how the records came to be, how the bands ended up working with Trustkill, and everything in between. There are all kinds …
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Today, Midday examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, what it means for different generations of workers. How rapidly these changes are occurring?Midday guest host Farai Chideya discusses the future of AI with Jason Michael Perry, founder and Chief AI Officer of Perry Labs, and author of the new book "The AI Evolution: A Gu…
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Send us a text It's finally time for our mid year movie ranking!!! We are here to breakdown our ranking of our favorite, most disappointing, and surprising movies of the year along with some surprise categories!! Let us know if you agree with our rankings or if you absolutely hate our takes. And play along in the comments below! Time Codes 0:00 Int…
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We'd love to hear from you! Are you feeling drained but can't quite explain why? In this episode, we dive into micro-burnout—the subtle, daily energy leaks that sneak up on us when we’re constantly “on” but never truly recharging. From constant decision-making to background stress and over-commitment, these tiny taps on our mental and emotional res…
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NEW SERIES - Ever wanted to get inside the mind of an adult fiction author? This new series spotlights author through a monologue format, where authors take a deep dive into how they wrote their novel, where ideas come from, their challenges and wins, their fears, personal experiences, what it's like working with their publisher, the editing proces…
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