Best Simon Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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602. The Best of Larry Niven Part 2 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:41:44

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss nine more stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: “Inconstant Moon” (1:34), “Rammer” (18:42), “Cloak of Anarchy” (27:42), “The Fourth Profession” (38:22), “Flash Crowd” (47:59), “The Defenseless Dead” (59:37), “Flight of the Horse” (1:15:55), “The Hole Man”…

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S4 / Episode #5, How to build winning digital marketing strategies to grow your business 1:03:57

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Discover how a conventional Oracle sales role in 2003 led to the creation of a pioneering digital marketing strategy that enables businesses to realise huge value from online spend. Professor Christian Farioli shares his fascinating journey that started with experimenting with Google Ads when it was in its infancy, to becoming one of the leading vo…

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Farm Strong All the Way to the NFL 22:21

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Before scoring touchdowns for the Razorbacks and after catching passes from Peyton Manning in the NFL, Joe Dean Davenport loved farming. Hear the former All-Southeastern Conference tight end’s story from Arkansas to the pros and back.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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S4 / Episode #4, The transformational power of understanding the value of your time 42:48

7d ago42:48

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Ever wondered how to truly monetise your expertise? Peter Thomson has 32 years of experience helping coaches and consultants develop game-changing insights about pricing based on impact rather than time. In this compelling episode, he challenges the traditional hourly-rate model, helping people understand the "value of the value." Key highlights: -…

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601. Fantastic Fiction at KGB (with Matthew Kressel) 1:43:10

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Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss Fantastic Fiction at KGB, a monthly science fiction reading series in New York City. Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB fundraiser over at www.gofundme.com/f/fantastic-fiction-reading-series-at-the-kgb-bar. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad…

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S4 / Episode #3, Finding Your Ikigai: the Japanese secret to living a fulfilling life 38:55

14d ago38:55

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Dive into the fascinating world of Japanese wellness as Saori Okada, a wellness coach at Mogami, unveils the transformative power of ikigai - the meaning of life. This enlightening conversation explores how this ancient concept can revolutionise your approach to daily life and long-term fulfillment. Key highlights include: • Understanding the conce…

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600. Steph Grossman, co-host of The Basement Girls 1:38:30

21d ago1:38:30

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In this special 600th episode David Barr Kirtley interviews his wife Steph Grossman, short story writer and co-host of the Basement Girls horror podcast. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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S4 / Episode #2, pay off your mortgage in just 4 years with the Shred Method - Adam Carroll 38:21

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Learn how to manage your money better and be debt-free in record time! In this episode you will learn: The importance of efficiency over frugality - it's not just about cutting costs, it’s about making your money work harder. The Shred Method focuses on optimising cash flow by eliminating inefficiencies, not just pinching pennies Behaviour drives w…

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S4 / Episode #1, $100m exit and international best selling author - Alexis Sikorsky 47:59

28d ago47:59

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An insightful podcast that takes you on the personal and professional journey of successful entrepreneur Alexis Sikorsky Key takeaways: Success is built on resilience, not just brilliance - Alexis’s journey proves that setbacks from political upheaval to bankruptcy can be springboards. What matters most is the refusal to quit and the ability to ada…

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599. The Clarion Writers' Workshop (with Tom Gerencer) 1:30:11

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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598. The Story of Elden Ring (with Matt London) 1:29:14

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Matt London joins us to discuss narrative design, George R. R. Martin, and the new book Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring by George Truscott. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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597. Matthew Kressel, author of Histories Within Us and Space Trucker Jess 1:28:40

2M ago1:28:40

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Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss his short story collection Histories Within Us and his new novel Space Trucker Jess. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

3M ago1:46:26

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer) 1:10:47

3M ago1:10:47

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:26:36

4M ago1:26:36

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Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:08:55

4M ago1:08:55

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Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Mother’s Day 2025, Pt. 2: Jana Carroll 19:30

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Monroe County mom Jana Carroll fights tears talking about her thoughtful children, shares maternal memories and wisdom from her farm in Moro, Ark. It’s a special Mother’s Day episode of the national award-winning AgriCulture.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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Mother’s Day 2025, Pt. 1: Mary Jo Simon 19:00

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Faulkner County mom Mary Jo Simon spent the 1970s pregnant and giving birth to seven boys in nine years. She raised them in a two-bedroom home, and they all became doctors or dairy farmers except one; and he is a cattleman married to a physician. Hear her stories on this Mother’s Day weekend episode of AgriCulture.…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

4M ago2:24:07

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…

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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 2:39:59

5M ago2:39:59

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…

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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:48:40

5M ago1:48:40

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the book The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways" (1:08:16), "Not …

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589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 1:37:16

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Celebrating A Big W for Women 20:01

6M ago20:01

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Pioneering ladies in agriculture carved their path, shattering stereotypes and driving innovation. It wasn’t easy. Farm women weren’t even recognized as “persons” by the government not too long ago. Hear how Stuttgart’s Mrs. Ardis Dabbs and an organization called WIFE downed discrimination on this Women’s History Month episode of AgriCulture.…

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588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Review (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer) 1:27:33

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James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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587. Movie Review: Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, Alphaville 1:51:20

7M ago1:51:20

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction noir movies Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, and Alphaville. Time stamps: Dark City (3:25), Strange Days (28:55), The Thirteenth Floor (48:19), Looker (1:00:43), Alphaville (1:16:19). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over…

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586. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 2 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 1:58:04

7M ago1:58:04

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the second half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Stories discussed: "On the Downhill Side" (2:34), "Paladin of the Lost Hour" (12:00), "The Beast That Shouted Love at the Heart of the World" (30:08), "I'm Looking for Kadak" (39:10), "How Interesting:…

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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night 1:05:22

8M ago1:05:22

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Philip Gelatt joins us to discuss writing the hard science fiction film The Europa Report and the animated sword & sorcery film The Spine of Night. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Cattleman – Part 2 20:31

8M ago20:31

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An event-filled life gives 92-year-old James Ragland endearing stories. The retired extension agent still ranches near Leslie on family property purchased in the 1800s. He reclines on the porch and relays some adventures on this episode of AgriCulture.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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584. The Making of Secret Level (with J.T. Petty) 58:45

9M ago58:45

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J.T. Petty joins us to discuss serving as executive producer on the new Amazon series Secret Level, a collection of animated shorts set in the worlds of popular video games. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Mountain Cattleman 14:51

9M ago14:51

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An event-filled life gives 92-year-old James Ragland endearing stories. The retired extension agent still ranches near Leslie on family property purchased in the 1800s. He reclines on the porch and relays some adventures on this episode of AgriCulture.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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583. Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits Part 1 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 1:57:08

9M ago1:57:08

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the first half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Stories discussed: "'Repent Harlequin,' Said the Ticktockman" (13:08), "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" (26:00), "The Deathbird" (37:17), "Chatting with Anubis" (47:39), "The Whimper of Whipped Dogs…

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582. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Review (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer) 1:32:12

9M ago1:32:12

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James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Fifth Head of Cerberus, about two planets that may or may not be inhabited by shapeshifting aliens. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Sacrificial Love Part 2 15:59

10M ago15:59

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Few face challenges like North Arkansas cattleman Larry Blasdel’s family. Hear how non-stop sacrificial love for a child with special needs helps them thrive on the farm.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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581. Andrew Niccol Movies: Gattaca, The Truman Show, Simone, In Time, Anon 1:56:51

10M ago1:56:51

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the movies Gattaca, The Truman Show, Simone, In Time, and Anon, all of which were written by Andrew Niccol. Time stamps: Gattaca (11:57), The Truman Show (45:09), Simone (1:03:13), In Time (1:18:08), Anon (1:25:59). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreo…

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Sacrificial Love 23:00

10M ago23:00

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Few face challenges like North Arkansas cattleman Larry Blasdel’s family. Hear how non-stop sacrificial love for a child with special needs helps them overcome overwhelming odds in marriage and on the farm.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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580. New Mexico Science Fiction Writers (with Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1:23:59

10M ago1:23:59

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Melinda M. Snodgrass joins us to discuss the New Mexico Mafia, a tight-knit community of fantasy & science fiction writers that formed in New Mexico in the 1970s and 1980s, a group that included George R. R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Stephen R. Donaldson, and Fred Saberhagen. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/ge…

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579. The Future of Demographic Collapse (with Malcolm Collins) 1:17:54

11M ago1:17:54

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Malcolm Collins, co-host of the Based Camp podcast, joins us to discuss future scenarios involving demographic collapse, genetic engineering, and AI. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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578. Terminator Zero Season 1 Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Zach Chapman) 1:24:50

11M ago1:24:50

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Daniel H. Wilson and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the Netflix series Terminator Zero, an animated spinoff of the classic films Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Delta Delight 18:25

1y ago18:25

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She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, but more important to Beverly Scott Chapple are her son and living near him on a family farm. Hear her heritage and joy while shelling purple hull peas in the shade just outside the dwindling delta town of Cotton Plant.By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

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577. The Best of Roger Zelazny Review (with Tom Gerencer) 2:29:54

1y ago2:29:54

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the short story collection The Best of Roger Zelazny, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Corrida" (20:04), "LOKI 72181" (24:05), "The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth" (27:08), "The Great Slow Kings" (35:21), "Permafrost" (38:56), "Home is the Hangman" (44:13)…

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576. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Review (with Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, Robby Soave) 1:30:51

1y ago1:30:51

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Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic novel Stranger in a Strange Land, about a young man raised by Martians. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hope Watermelon Festival 13:45

1y ago13:45

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Before Bill Clinton or Mike Huckabee, Hope was known for world-record watermelons and its annual festival returns this weekend offering a “slice of the good life.” Lifelong resident Paul Henley and his wife Dolly share interesting farmer and entertaining festival stories on this episode of AgriCulture.…

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575. Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Review (with Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener) 1:16:50

1y ago1:16:50

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Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, and Sara Lynn Michener join us to discuss Arthur C. Clarke’s classic novel Rendezvous with Rama, about astronauts exploring a giant alien spacecraft. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pride and Soy 12:57

1y ago12:57

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A tick bite causing temporary blindness and a permanent allergy to meats and dairy, opened Dr. Karen Ballard’s eyes to what was right in front of her. Hear the Jackson County farmer passionately share her discovery while cooking surprisingly delicious, soy-based dishes on this episode of AgriCulture.…

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574. A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge Review (with Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:16:10

1y ago1:16:10

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Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Vernor Vinge’s classic 1999 novel A Deepness in the Sky, a prequel to his novel A Fire Upon the Deep. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Young Hands Needed 12:01

1y ago12:01

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Fewer youths are pursuing farming careers. The average age of American farmers is 58 (20 years older than the citizen average). Anna Sweat, a 17-year-old raised on Sweat Farms in Southwest Arkansas, admits she has considered other lifestyles but plans to earn a degree in ag business. Hear her story and her dad’s tips on keeping the next generation …

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573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism 42:14

1y ago42:14

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Robert Charles Wilson joins us to discuss his books The Perseids and Other Stories and Owning the Unknown: A Science Fiction Writer Explores Atheism, Agnosticism, and the Idea of God. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Don’t Cuss a Farmer at Grocery Checkout 11:59

1y ago11:59

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Arkansas families are feeling it. Grocery costs are approaching a 30-percent increase since January 2020. Conway County’s Ashley Flickinger says it’s devouring her family-of-five’s budget and Arkansas Pork Producers Association director Jerry Masters offers insight to the increases in this episode of AgriCulture.…

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S3 / Episode #10 - Carlos Salguero 50:55

1y ago50:55

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Buying property as an investment can feel daunting with many people not knowing where to start. This week I speak to Carlos Salguero, Founder of CS3 Investments, as he takes us through the steps on how to build wealth through real estate investing and how to de-risk portfolios for maximum returns on investment. We also discuss his fascinating entre…

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Hungry Kids Need Hunters’ Help 15:59

1y ago15:59

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One in five Arkansas children is hungry, yet the state’s hunters annually harvest 200,000 deer. Hot Spring County farmer Ronnie Ritter says he has a "calling" to get more venison to famished kids. Heart-wrenching stories drive Ritter as Director of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Hear his stories and how you can help in this episode of AgriCul…