Best Pinecone Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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The Principal's Equation: Solving for Systemic Math Improvement 19:19

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Send us a text Final episode to celebrate Principal's Appreciation Month. Today, we are diving into a topic that, for many school leaders, often feels like a stubborn algebraic equation they just can't solve: meaningful, systemic math improvement. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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The Scattered Seeds: Rewriting Your Leadership Story 15:19

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Send us a text The Scattered Seeds: Rewriting Your Leadership Story. Today's episode explores how the challenges you face as a principal are actually seeds being scattered for future growth. But more than that, we Are going to learn how to change the story you tell yourself about those challenges – because the story you tell determines not just how…

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8: The Long War Pt 2 (Nuns, Medicine, Bed) 1:29:53

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long War part 2! Clover! Shipping! Sapient Non-Humans! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Fa…

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FINDING YOUR STORY: A PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE TO SCHOOL AND SELF 33:45

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Send us a text Today’s guest part 2,Michael Taylor talks about the joys and challenges of leadership, especially the art of turning a difficult situation into a positive narrative. Micheal Taylor is a certified administrator and math educator, offering encouragement to principals (aspiring principals). Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Se…

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7: The Long War Pt 1 (The Twain Twade) 1:31:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long War Part 1! Character conflict! Hexagonal plots! Condiment logistics! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTru…

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From Wisdom to We: A principals's Journey Through Generations 25:36

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Send us a text Guest Michael Taylor, son of Lottie M. Taylor. The former legendary NYC principal of A.Phillip Randolph Campus High School at City College shares inspiration for October Principal Appreciation Month as he narrates From Wisdom to We: A principal's journey through generations . Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Service…

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Leadership_Part 3: Shared Responsibility—Building a Culture of Support 9:35

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Send us a text Part 3 of Leadership Series. Shared Responsibility—Building a Culture of Support. To help you move from isolation toward community and equity through collective action. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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Leadership_Part 4: Personal Growth 11:41

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Send us a text Part 4 of Leadership Series: Personal Skills, Mindsets & Values—Recharging for Renewal. Today we Are exploring personal skills, mindsets, and values—with a pinecone-inspired focus on recharging for renewal. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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Leadership_Part 2: Capacity Building—Turning Setbacks into Strengths 16:00

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Send us a text Educational Leadership Series: Discuss strategies for turning classroom failures into professional growth, emphasizing collaboration and learning from others. Pinecone Tutoring Service Middle and High School mathematics private tutor. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission a…

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6: The Long Earth Part 2 (Potato Thoughts) 1:32:03

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long Earth Part 2! Elephants! Elves! Evolution! Extinction? Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFr…

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5: The Long Earth Part 1 (Elephants and Airships) 1:29:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long Earth, Part 1. (Chapters 1-25) Potatoes! Ferrous Postcards! Reinvented Loincloths! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Insta…

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Leadership_Part 1: Educators Finding Purpose in the "Pinecone" 9:38

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Send us a text In Today's podcast I discuss the importance of vision and values in the profession of education. We explore how reflecting on the academic year’s struggles can reveal hidden strengths and beauty. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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4: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab 1:25:32

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, a review of V. E. Schwab’s new book - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Toxic! Lesbian! Vampires! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.soci…

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Unspoken Invitation 9:53

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Send us a text Today’s topic many of us have experienced, whether we realize it or not: the infamous "unspoken invitation" and the hilarious, sometimes painful, miscommunications that follow. People call it inferred language that can lead to misthinking, misunderstanding or misconception with the intent to deceive. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecon…

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Loving An Imperfect Mother 31:58

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Send us a text Today, as we continue our special Mother's Day series, "Loving and Honoring an Imperfect Mother," we are going deep as I share a topic that rings true for so many of us: how to truly love and honor a mother who, by society’s standards and perhaps even our own early perceptions, was far from perfect. And we are doing this from the per…

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Hands-Off Approach Parenting Approach 33:38

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Send us a text Mother's Day Series diving in to a fascinating aspect of parenting. Today we will be exploring raising a child with ADHD. Authoritative Parenting style. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring ServiceBy Demetria McDonald

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3: Gender on the Discworld (Affirmations on a Postcard from Scritz) 1:36:09

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel are flitting to and from the Discworld like confused Chelonauts. This month, we’re back on the Disc to explore gender and celebrate the Glorious 25th of May! VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/OXJYfghjUDA SHEPHERD'S CROWN MENTIONED SPORADICALLY from 00:07:4…

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Finding Fullness Without Biological Children 17:04

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Send us a text Mother’s Day Series: Today, as Mother's Day recently passed, I want to delve into a topic that I know resonates with many of us, but often goes unspoken, especially within certain cultural and religious contexts: the experience of not having biological children. Support the show Sponsor: Pinecone Tutoring Service…

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How to Grow with an Emotionally Absent Mother 40:10

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Send us a text Mother's Day Series. Today, we're tackling a complex and deeply personal topic: forgiving an emotionally absent mother. Our guest today, Dr. Michelle Robinson, she is a Pastor of Christian faith, an Expert in the field of Higher Education and Counseling, practicing clinical mental health therapist a mother, a daughter, an aunt and Si…

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2: Titus Groan Pt. 2 (Emotional About Pinecones) 2:03:10

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This week, part 2 of our recap of ‘Titus Groan’. Smoke! Ribbons! A Picnic! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefret Discord: https://discord.gg/29wMyuDHGP Want to fol…

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1: Titus Groan Pt. 1 (In Which We Shoulders) 1:59:47

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, we enter Gormenghast with Part 1 of our recap of Mervyn Peake’s ‘Titus Groan’... Ribs! Sunlight! Slowly-Growing Insanity! Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @m…

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Announcing TTSMYF SERIES 2! 1:04

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Did you check the date after you heard our little announcement? Were you fooled? Announcing the PROPER return of The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret. That's right, we're not moving on from the Disc just yet. Keep an eye on our socials for episode calendars and all of our plans for the year! Find us on the internet: Twitter/Bluesky: @MakeYeFretPod Instagra…

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Announcing GORMENCAST! 1:00

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That's right, dear listeners. We're back from hiatus, embarking on a brand-new journey and we can't wait for you to join us! Find us on the internet: Twitter/Bluesky: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefret Disc…

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Hogswatch Livestream 2024 - Thriving On A Hill 1:45:25

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, previously read and recapped every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, a Very Special Hogswatch Extravaganza: we live-streamed an episode! Click here to enjoy the full thing with video: https://www.youtube…

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156: The Shepherd's Crown Pt. 3 (All These Things That Came Before) 1:43:30

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Meat! Two Veg! A Normal Amount of Emotions! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod | Bluesk…

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155: The Shepherd's Crown Pt. 2 (What Fools These Bortals Be!) 1:26:22

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Pines! Flumes! Pack a Banana! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthSh…

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154: The Shepherd’s Crown Pt 1 (An Echoing Phrase) 1:08:13

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “The Shepherd’s Crown”. Threes! Bees! Mephistopheles! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthSh…

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Bonus: Supplementary Books (A Podcast In Which We...) 1:09:14

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, a bonus episode! We’re looking at World of Poo, Dodger’s Guide to London and Mrs Bradshaw’s Handbook. Lavatories! Naughty Girls! Shirtless Vimes! Fi…

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153: Raising Steam Pt. 3 (It's All Gradely, Baby) 1:30:04

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Train Fight! On the Roof! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFr…

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152: Raising Steam Pt 2 (It’s So Hygienic!) 1:23:32

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Peril! Punch-ups! Puns! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret…

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151: Raising Steam Pt. 1 (A Better Class of Smut) 1:19:59

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Raising Steam”. Choo! Choo! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @…

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Bonus: 150 Episodes Celebratory Mailbag! (There Will Be An Adventure) 1:19:18

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, we’re celebrating 150 episodes! Questions! Answers! Uncomfortable levels of emotion! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @Th…

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150: Dodger Pt. 3 (Are You Metaphoring This Metaphor?) 1:21:43

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Dodger”. Rats! Rings! Shiny Shoes! Find us on the internet: Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon…

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149: Dodger Pt. 2 (Ah! A Snail Fork!) 1:21:16

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Dodger”. Growlers! Percies! Firky-Toodles! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeF…

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148: Dodger Pt. 1 (Universal Psychopomp Coin) 1:10:56

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Dodger”. Farthings! Sovereigns! Bones! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret …

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Bonus: LIVE from the Discworld Convention 2024 56:16

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, we’re releasing a very special episode – a conversation with Ian Stewart, recorded live at the Discworld Convention 2024! We talk about Tiffany Achi…

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Bedtime Stories: Sarah's First Camping Trip 4:51

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✨Enjoy bedtime stories! Little adventurers, and drift off to sweet dreams of forest fun and twinkling stars. 🛏️💤 🍀Spotify：https://spoti.fi/3oyCO0C🍎Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3KUELMG💙Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LstcOl🌲Tonight, join Sarah, Lisa, and Tammy as they embark on their first camping adventure in the forest! While everyone is excited, Sara…

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Pinecones from the Sky🫘丨Spotty Dinosaur and Friends 3:33

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Subscribe podcast "Spotty Dinosaur and Friends" for more funny stories with lovely animal friends. 🍰 🎊🌲🍍 Join Spotty Dinosaur and Peppy Hedgehog on their hilarious adventure in Chestnut Forest! 🐾 From searching for blueberries to rescuing falling pinecones, these two friends encounter unexpected surprises at every turn. 🎉 Who knew that helping a sq…

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The Nodding Tiger🐯丨Fairy Tales Around the World🐦‍⬛ 8:35

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🌟Join us for a roaring good time with "Maia the Magpie’s Forgotten Tales" and find out what happens when a tiger nods his way into farm life. 📚🎧Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even meet a talking tiger! Don't miss out – tune in to our podcast now!👨‍👩‍👦By BabyBus

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Bonus! Friends and the Golden Age of the Sitcom 51:16

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, usually read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week is a special bonus episode in which Joanna speaks about the release of her debut book, Friends and the Golden Age of the Sitcom. I’ll! Be! Th…

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Safety Sheriff Labrador: Squeaky Pheasant Suffers from Hair Loss🫨 17:00

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Are you ready for a thrilling adventure with the coolest detective? 👮🔍Go search "Sheriff Labrador: Deeper Mysteries Chase" and join our detectives as they try to catch the bad guys of serial crimes💀 You’ll love the action-packed plot, the hilarious characters, and the adorable illustrations. Plus, you’ll learn some fun facts about dogs and police w…

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【New Art New Hero】The Case of the Poisoned Boxing Champion丨Inspector Chimp: The X-Mysteries 16:41

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💪🐵 Meet the New Inspector Chimp! 🐵💪🏋️‍♂️Guess what, kids? Our beloved Inspector Chimp has been working out and now he's stronger and more muscular than ever! 💥 Get ready for action-packed adventures and mystery-solving with a twist! 🎉🎧Don’t miss out—follow our new podcast "Inspector Chimp: The X-Mysteries" to hear the latest stories featuring the N…

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The Dragon of the North丨Fairy Tales Around the World丨20 mins 19:59

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🌟 Ready for some wild adventures and magical stories? Meet Maia the Magpie! 🐦 She's flown all over the world and collected the best tales you've NEVER heard!🎙️ "Fairy Tales Around the World" is full of mystery, fun, and fantastic characters! 🌈🔊 Search and subscribe "Fairy Tales Around the World" and listen to laugh-out-loud stories like “The Dragon…

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147: Snuff Pt.3 (Death in a Deckchair!) 1:31:02

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Snuff”. Storms! Sand! Sailing! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook…

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146: Snuff Pt. 2 (Hats, Pockets, Birds, Names) 1:29:29

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Snuff”. Caves! Rural! Pockets! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook…

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145: Snuff Pt. 1 (Don't Mention the Fourth Wall) 1:19:28

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Snuff”. Trees! Sheep! What? Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @…

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144: I Shall Wear Midnight Pt.3 (Self-Omenation) 1:17:01

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “I Shall Wear Midnight”. Weddings! Funerals! Folklore! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthS…

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143: I Shall Wear Midnight Pt. 2 (Attempt the Next Dimension) 1:22:34

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “I Shall Wear Midnight”. Onions! Chickens! Omens Galore! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTrut…

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142: I Shall Wear Midnight Pt. 1 (The Big Naked Giant in the Room) 1:19:03

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “I Shall Wear Midnight”. Hares! Flowers! Sticky things! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruth…

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Terry Pratchett Day 2024 - Starting in the Wrong Place 46:41

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, we’re celebrating Terry Pratchett Day! Jumping on the theme of “Start in the Wrong Place” - we’re talking about some of the best (and worst) places …