Best Spinneys Podcasts (2025)

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“Bread is never Beyoncé,” with food writer Liam Collens 36:53

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9d ago36:53

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We're closing out the year with food writer and general counsel Liam Collens. Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down for an all-pie breakfast with Liam at one of his favourite spots, Piehaus by 21Grams. They talk about Dubai's dynamic food scene and the challenges of restaurant criticism in today's age of attention. We'll be back in the new yea…

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Gumley and the view from Holloway Spinney 2:27

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Cycling up the hill through the pretty village of Gumley, I was struck by the sight of an Italianate campanile type tower at the top of the hill. It vies for attention with the steeple of the nearby church and wins easily. Later research revealed this to be a highly embellished water tower set above the stables to Gumley Hall (demolished in 1964). …

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Episode #222: It's Always Summer In Miami with Stefano Medina, Luis Brignoni and Mauricio Arratia of The Tank Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 3:03:59

2d ago3:03:59

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Long-time BAOS BrewHeads would be familiar with the fact that Miami, Florida is one of our favourite cities on the planet, so when the opportunity came up to connect with a legendary Miami brewery, you already know we jumped at it. Marketing Manager Stefano Medina, CEO Luis Brignoni, and Head Brewer Mauricio "Mori" Arratia of The Tank joined Cee to…

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Drifting in Pickworth 4:54

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I rounded a bend just north of Pickworth in Rutland, and passed a wide off-road area in front of a gated field. Picnic gold for this motorcyclist! I U-turned to the spot, pulled in, dropped the side stand, removed my helmet and threw my jacket over the saddle. Seat bag unzipped and coffee flask out, I commenced a meal in peace and glorious solitude…

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Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar written by M. J. Akbar - Book Review 5:55

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Drawing upon the letters, memoirs and journals of traders, travellers, bureaucrats, officials, officers and the occasional bishop, Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar is a chronicle of racial relations between Indians and their last foreign invaders, sometimes infuriating but always compelling. Order links of the book 'Doolally Sahib and the Blac…

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Episode #221: The Destination Brewery with Jeremy Moore of Cowbell Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 3:27:37

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Ontario is home to some phenomenal breweries, but only one is widely known as "The Destination Brewery". Head Brewer Jeremy Moore of Blyth, ON's Cowbell joined Cee on the pod to chat about his eclectic history in the craft beer industry, the story behind the epic campus that is Cowbell Brewing, their killer brewhouse and the challenges that come wi…

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Episode #220: Blowin' Glass with Michael Gray of Gather Brewery & Glassworks | Adjunct Series 4:07:21

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Pairing craft beer with craft glassblowing is a unique combination, and that's exactly how Merrickville, ON's Gather is making a name for themselves. Co-Founder Mike Gray joined Cee to chat about the story of going from a glassblowing establishment to a craft beer bar to a craft brewery, how Gather has become a real pillar of their community with a…

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“I wanted to document recipes that are fading away or being appropriated,” with Hisham Assaad 34:31

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Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down at Mishkah with author (and clown) Hisham Assaad during his visit for the Sharjah Book Fair a couple of weeks ago. Hisham shares his journey in food that traces back to his childhood growing up in a refugee camp in Lebanon, how he wants to record and preserve recipes that are fading away, and. how he got started wit…

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Foxhunting country 2:30

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Cycling along the quiet lane from Clipston to Sibbertoft, I was drawn to a halt by my curiosity when I saw an information board, erected in a field just before Lowes Farm. I was surprised to see that it had been erected by the Woodlands Trust; surprised because there is no woodland in the immediate area. Nevertheless, The Woodlands Trust informed m…

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Episode #219: New Age Vintage with Frédéric Pelletier + John Marcel Tremblay of Herman Brasserie Artisanale | Adjunct Series 2:52:58

23d ago2:52:58

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Building hype for a new brewery project is one of the most difficult tasks in the game, but the champs behind Herman made it happen. Nestled in the Laurentians in Prévost, QC, Herman has cemented itself as a leading purveyor of crispies (primarily), haze, sours and farmhouse in the province. Co-Founders Fréd and John joined Cee to chat about their …

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The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II written by Gautam Hazarika - Book Review 5:59

26d ago5:59

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Gautam Hazarika’s The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, enriched by personal accounts and the hard truth, is a testament to loyalty, resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Order links of the book 'The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II' below: Amazon India: Hardcover Kindle Amazon USA: Hardcover Kindle Please feel free to ou…

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Was there an airfield here once? 5:42

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I cycled up the rise to Kelmarsh, through a chorus of birdsong, after a shower of warm summer rain, passing the church at the summit to my right. Crossing the main road, I passed estate cottages to my left. A plaque recorded a project at the height of World War Two to rehouse people rendered homeless by a domestic fire which got out of control duri…

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Episode #218: Hop Zeitgeist with Zack Heuff + Ryan Lewell of Bad Bones Brewery | Adjunct Series 3:43:25

29d ago3:43:25

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Quebec has one of the most exciting craft beer scenes in the country, and no new brewery has made quite the splash in the past year and change that Bad Bones has. Launching in the Summer of 2024, Bad Bones has dominated end-of-year lists and become a must-stop for any Quebec visit thanks to their murky, creamy New England IPAs. Co-Founder Zack and …

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After The Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton - Book Review 5:14

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Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton , explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia–Sunni split. Order links of the book 'After The Prophet: The E…

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Merry early Christmas to us, with Chef Kelvin Cheung 39:28

1M ago39:28

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Our Christmas special is here! This week, Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are standing next to the awesome Chef Kelvin Cheung as he champions Brussels sprouts to make one of his favourite Christmas dishes. They also talk about the explosion of Dubai’s F&B scene, get updates on all of Chef Kelvin’s restaurants & reminisce about their favourite hol…

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The Road to Rutland by Motorcycle 2:52

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The road to Rutland I turned right off the A427, just to the east of the A6 Market Harborough bypass, picking up the B664 northeastwards, the Road to Rutland. The road starts on a similar course to the River Welland, but soon cuts out a wide bend in the river, passing straight over high ground between the spring line villages of Sutton Bassett and …

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Old Norse and Jackson Crawford 34:09

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'Hi, I'm Old Norse specialist Dr. Jackson Crawford' – so begin the YouTube videos with the smooth-talking, stetson-wearing scholar, discussing ancient languages in the scenic Rocky Mountains. To pay Jackson back for having me on ⁠his channel⁠ three times (most recently ⁠here⁠), I gladly hosted him on ALILI. Hence, this forty-second episode is all a…

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Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause by Aabhas Maldahiyar - Book Review 5:41

1M ago5:41

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'Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause', in this exposé, Aabhas Maldahiyar uncovers a trove of explosive material, including declassified documents from German, American, and British archives, revealing the Nazi–Islamist alliance that history tried to erase. From the Grand Mufti urging Hitler to export the Holocaust to the Middle …

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Episode #17: Mergers & Acquisitions with Sam Corbeil (Sawdust City) + Aaron Spinney (MERIT Brewing) | The Business of Beer 3:54:12

1M ago3:54:12

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This is an episode we'd been trying to make happen for well over a year, but the timing ended up being perfect. Anyone paying attention to the global craft beer industry over the past few years will have noticed breweries either closing or merging/being bought up. Long-time friends of the show Sam Corbeil of Sawdust City and Aaron Spinney of MERIT …

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November 17 - Javamen preview Illini - Bama w/ special guest 58:29

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🎙️ The JAVAMEN are back — and we’ve got a MASSIVE Illinois vs. Alabama basketball preview featuring special guest The Jacksonian. Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe break down the Illini’s early-season surge and look ahead to the blockbuster matchup at the United Center. SEC insider Jackson Johnson (“The Jacksonian”) joins the show to deliver a fu…

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Being Hindu, Being Indian written by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav - Book Review 7:48

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Meticulously researched and eloquently written, Being Hindu, Being Indian offers the first comprehensive examination of Lajpat Rai’s nationalist thought. By revealing the complexities of Rai’s thinking, it provokes us to think more deeply about broader questions relevant to present-day politics: Are all expressions of ‘Hindu nationalism’ the same a…

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Episode #217: All Paths Lead To Beer with Alex + Emily Chramow of Lovebird | Adjunct Series 4:07:34

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Nothing beats a contract-to-brick-and-mortar success story, and Lovebird is the latest brewery to do just that. Their beautiful location in Meaford, ON is in partnership with Chef Ryan Praskey of Belle Marche, and boasts a full kitchen, eclectic bar, cozy patio and a vibe that feels more like Montreal than Meaford. Co-Founders Alex and Emily joined…

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“Darjeeling Express is the story of a collective of women,” with author & restauranteur Asma Khan 45:01

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Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with author, restauranteur and inspiring activist Asma Khan on the sidelines of What The Food at Alserkal Avenue. Asma became the first British chef to be featured on Chef’s Table, showcasing her work with Darjeeling Express in London, and celebrating the birth of daughters. She talks to Tiff how she’s fought the st…

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Cottesbrooke 1:35

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I cycled down Haselbech Hill, through the shade of Shutterdown Spinney, to the village of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire. After passing the entrance to Cottesbrooke Hall, I pulled up to look at The Grange, a substantial, elongated manor house, with impressive chimneys. I turned to look behind me and chanced upon a delightful view of thatched cott…

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Episode #216: Farming Sunshine with Matt Giffen of Bench Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:06:35

2M ago3:06:35

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One of the most impressive breweries you'll find in the glorious province of Ontario is Beamsville's Bench Brewing. Nestled right along King St. on the famous Niagara wine route, their imposing campus is a beacon of beer in a land of grapes. Founder Matt Giffen joined Cee to chat about his origins in the beer business, his time overseas and the imp…

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The Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji Anubai Saheb Ghorpade written by Mohini Peshwa Karkarey - Book Review 4:56

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We know little about Anubaisaheb Ghorpade, Ichalkaranji’s courageous regent and protector in the 18th Century. This book will reveal to you her life and contributions against the backdrop of the Maratha Empire, telling you the intriguing tale of this unsung, overlooked, yet dynamic heroine. Order links of the book 'The Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji …

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Eminent Distorians written by Utpal Kumar - Book Review 4:21

2M ago4:21

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Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths in Bharat’s History challenges this historiography, presenting Bharat’s story from its own perspective. It debunks the Aryan invasion theory, calling Vedic and Harappan civilizations two sides of the same coin. It reevaluates Ashoka’s legacy and the Nehruvian obsession with his ‘greatness’. It reinterprets Bhar…

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Proto written by Laura Spinney - Book Review 4:02

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One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. At the end of the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia. This tongue, which we call Proto-Indo-European, exploded outwards until its offspring were spoken from Scotland to China. Today Indo-European languages are spoken by nearly half of humanity. How did this happen…

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Episode #215: Fanciful Stories with Alex Arsenault of Microbrasserie Folklore | Adjunct Series 3:52:50

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Sitting just outside of Montréal in Pointe-Claire, QC, one of the newest breweries in Québec is Folklore, which took over the space from the recently shuttered Labrosse. Co-Founder Alex Arsenault joined Cee to chat about how it all came together (and how fast it happened), how they got their brand identity, labels and beer recipes ready to go, the …

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SPECIAL: Exclusive clip from my new book 'Why Q Needs U'! 34:06

2M ago34:06

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Hot on the heels of Episode 40 (American Sign Language with Aidan Elliott-McCrea), I can release a special episode of ALILI, showcasing the audio edition of my new book! 'Why Q Needs U: A history of our letters and how we use them' was published on October 2nd, before which I undertook both its writing and its narrating as an audiobook. For this sp…

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“Dad always says, ‘Don’t burn yourself!’” with chef Tristin Farmer and his son Dylan 33:31

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This week, we welcome our youngest podcast guest in the history of the show. Dylan Farmer joins his father, chef Tristin Farmer, for a chat with co-host Tiffany Eslick. They talk about Tristin’s love for Japanese ingredients and the culinary philosophies he has incorporated into the Maison Dali menu. They also talk about Dylan (and Tiff’s) love of …

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October 23 - Illini basketball is back and the PATH remains 1:01:07

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🎙️ The JAVAMEN are back — and it’s a loaded episode. Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe return as Illini hoops fires up and football stares down a playoff-defining trip to Seattle. 🏀 Basketball Talk New Season, New Hype The crew dives into the Illini’s stacked roster — returning stars Kylan Boswell and Tommy Ivisic, plus an exciting new wave led b…

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Episode #214: Beer Masochists with Hugh Colbert + Nate Perreault of Cold Bear Brew Co. | Adjunct Series 3:51:49

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It's always a thrill to discover a brewery that's new to you that blows your mind, especially when you weren't expecting it - and that's exactly what happened when Cee first sipped some Cold Bear beers. Founder Hugh and Brewer Nate joined Cee on the pod to chat about the origins of Cold Bear and their dedication to their Arnprior community, why the…

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American Sign Language and Aidan Elliott-McCrea 45:37

2M ago45:37

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The ALILI podcast has reached forty episodes! As a fitting start to this fourth decade of language love, we have a first for the show: its first sign language. It was a privilege for me to talk to Aidan Elliott-McCrea, an expert linguist and online etymologist (through ⁠Word Family Friday⁠), about not just American Sign Language but sign languages …

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Episode #213: Czech The Boxes with Adam + Brent Mills of Four Winds Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 2:30:15

2M ago2:30:15

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British Columbia's Four Winds is the brewery on the West Coast of Canada that made the biggest impact on Cee's perception of craft beer, so it was an honour to have the boys back on the pod. Brothers Adam and Brent Mills joined Cee for the first time since 2021 to talk about their impeccable new Beach House location, all of the challenges that went…

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Victoria: The Queen written by Julia Baird - Book Review 5:59

2M ago5:59

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From International New York Times columnist Julia Baird comes a magnificent biography of Queen Victoria. Drawing on previously unpublished papers, Victoria: The Queen is a stunning new portrait of the real woman behind the myth a story of love and heartbreak, of devotion and grief, of strength and resilience. Order links of the book 'Victoria: The …

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“Dubai is boundaryless in the same way as our cuisine,” with Moonrise’s Solemann Haddad 33:39

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Co-host Devina Divecha is on location at Eden House in Satwa this week, to sit down with Moonrise’s chef and owner Solemann Haddad. Solemann talks about the inspirations behind their recent renovation, and how Moonrise’s iconic dishes and beverages are pushing Dubai’s culinary narrative forward.By Spinneys

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October 9 - Never Satisfied, Ohio St. - Illini preview with JR from the BIG Huddle 53:52

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The JAVAMEN are back as the Illini gear up for a massive showdown against Ohio State — joined by J.R. from The Big Ten Huddle, one of the most plugged-in voices covering the Big Ten. The crew breaks down how Illinois has bounced back, what’s clicking for Luke Altmyer and the offense, and how Bret Bielema’s squad stacks up against the country’s top …

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Episode #212: We Like Our Funk with Sara Divinski and Hunter Ross of The Exchange Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:41:37

3M ago2:41:37

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Use code BAOS50 to get 50% off your Sourpalooza tickets: https://exchangebrewery.com/product-category/all/sourpalooza/ Niagara-On-The-Lake is world-renowned for being one of the most prominent wine-making regions in Canada, but one thing it doesn't get enough props for is its impeccable craft beer. The Exchange Brewery, nestled on the corner of his…

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Episode #211: Get To Know The Beer with Jordan Pollock and Jimmy Hildreth of Meier's Creek Brewery | Adjunct Series 3:29:37

3M ago3:29:37

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Upstate New York is arguably one of the most exciting craft beer scenes in the US, with tons of breweries across the state pumping out brews that attract thirsty drinkers in droves. One such brewery is Meier's Creek, with a gorgeous farmhouse brewery in Cazenovia, NY and a fun city location at Inner Harbor in Syracuse, NY. Director of Brewing Opera…

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Genghis Khan: Life, Death, and Resurrection by John Man - Book Review 5:38

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Genghis Khan is one of history’s immortals: a leader of genius and the founder of the world’s greatest land empire ─ twice the size of Rome’s. His mysterious death in 1227 placed all at risk, so it was kept a secret until his heirs had secured his conquests. Secrecy has surrounded him ever since. His undiscovered grave, with its imagined treasures,…

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“Our industry is about human connection,” with One Life’s Necip Camcigil 39:32

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Co-host Devina Divecha visits the newly-opened Growhouse by One Life at Alserkal Avenue to sit down with Necip Camcigil. Necip shares his journey from corporate life to launching One Life in D3 ten years ago. He also talks about One Life’s commitment to maximising scratch cooking, and why he still cashier’s every single day.…

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Sarama And Her Children written by Bibek Debroy - Book Review 4:42

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The most recognized dog in Indian myth is the dog in the Mahabharata that accompanied the Pandavas—not actually a dog but Dharma in disguise. There are, however, several more references to dogs in the classical texts. Mentioned for the first time in the Rg Veda, the eponymous Sarama is the dog of the gods and the ancestor of all dogs. In Sarama and…

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Episode #16: Wish You Were Beer with Kevin Hurtubise (Orléans Craft Beer Festival) + Jamie White (Broadhead Brewery) | The Business of Beer 4:03:33

3M ago4:03:33

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Back on Episode #11 of the Business of Beer series, the team broke down all the elements of our Get It In Ya® SpecTAPular beer festival in detail. We wanted to go deeper into the world of craft beer festivals, so we connected with Kevin Hurtubise of the Orléans Craft Beer Festival (along with the Kanata Craft Beer Festival and the Orléans Cork & Fo…

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“Food is the new fashion,” with Tasha Group’s Natasha Sideris 33:37

3M ago33:37

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We’re kicking off our new season with the wonderful Natasha Sideris, founder of Tasha’s Group—the company behind amazing concepts like Tasha’s, Avli, Flamingo Room, Bangalo34, Nala, Galaxy Bar and more. Natasha shares her journey from not wanting to be in the restaurant business to celebrating 20 years of Tasha’s. They also talk about the 15 restau…

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Scottish Gaelic and David Adger 1:01:16

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Episode 39 is a return to Scotland! After Scots, way back at the start of the whole podcast, this next journey into Scottish speech explores Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig), the Insular Celtic language that's for centuries played a big part in the country's history, ever since it first arrived from Ireland. It was the choice of my guest, the linguist Da…

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Episode #210: Tableside Romance with Owen Roth of Passage Brewery | Adjunct Series 4:09:20

4M ago4:09:20

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Barrel-focused breweries seem to be fewer and further between these days, so when the opportunity arose to chat with an Ontario barrel master, we were pretty stoked. Owen Roth of Passage Brewery sat down with Cee to talk about his illustrious brewing career from Granite to Side Launch to Bellwoods, starting his highly-lauded brewery Still Fields an…

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Dharmanomics written by Sriram Balasubramanian - Book Review 4:38

4M ago4:38

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Did Rajaraja Chola, who built the world-renowned Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, and Suryavarman II of Kambuja Desa (Cambodia), who built the world’s largest temple complex, Angkor Wat, erect these enduring marvels with a magic wand? Surely not. How did they nurture prosperity? What were the economic models that enabled them to leave the world awes…

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Episode #15: Craft Beer Trends 2025 with Tiffany Alexis (High Season Co.) | The Business of Beer 1:52:50

4M ago1:52:50

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It feels like the year is just zipping by so quickly that now we've crossed the halfway point, it's worth dipping into some of the industry trends we're seeing. BAOS Podcast and High Season Co. Co-Founder Tiffany joins Cee to chat about trends including brewery-run festivals, large themed beer drops, mergers and acquisitions, how breweries increase…

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A Glimpse of My Life written by Ram Prasad 'Bismil' - Book Review 4:24

4M ago4:24

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'A Glimpse of My Life: Autobiography of the Indian Revolutionary Ram Prasad ‘Bismil’', originally titled Nij Jiwan Ki Ek Chhata (निज जीवन की एक छटा), this book was written in secret during Bismil's imprisonment, while he was on death row. It is a passionately narrated account of the life of a young and daring freedom fighter who lived and died with…