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This is a podcast about all the mistakes, failures, and explosions that made space exploration possible.
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Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!
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Come join us for some fun and relaxing stoner talk as comedian host John Kim and his eccentric guests discuss any and everything.
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Bo Mitchell, Anthony Maggio and John Tuvey provide all you need to know on a week to week basis to win your fantasy football league.
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Who speaks for kids when lawmakers, the government, and elected officials are making decisions about their education, health and safety? You do! Children need our collective attention and voice. You’ve found Speaking of Kids…, a podcast series from First Focus on Children that examines how laws and public systems impact kids — not just in theory, but in real life. We’re here sorting out who’s actually for kids and who’s just kidding. Join our host, Messellech “Selley” Abebe, as she gathers v ...
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Country & Town House’s culture editor, Ed Vaizey, and associate editor, Charlotte Metcalf discuss the week’s cultural offerings with a brilliant edit of what you should be watching, reading, listening to, booking and visiting each week. Their roster of high profile guests adds illuminating insight to the current cultural landscape.
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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, ...
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Yuri Gagarin, The Soviet Andrew Tate (w. Milo Edwards)
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1:35:56The Soviet Everyman. The Mayor of Star City. The Crusader Against Hipsters. This week, we're joined by podcast host and comedian Milo Edwards to talk about Yuri Gagarin's colourful post-flight career: becoming a manosphere influencer and the divine role model for all Russian children. Find Milo's work and comedy tour dates here! Support FTL on Patr…
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COMMAND FAN: What Does the Rest of the Season Look Like After the Bye Week For Washington
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17:03Send us a text Previewing the last weeks of this horrific season. Let me know your thoughts and concerns going forward. Thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest of the episode and unlock more bonus content, consider supporting Failure To Launch on Patreon. Welcome to the first Failure To Launch Questions & Answers episode! Pulling together questions asked on Patreon and our Discord, this is our chance to let the audience see the real Us.…
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Mittelwerk, Hitler's Rocket Factory: Part 3
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56:55CONTENT WARNING We are back and continuing our series on Mittelwerk-Dora, the rocket factory concentration camp that churned out Hitler's Vengeance weapons. In Part 3, we cover the foundation of the factory itself, its first months of operation, and the conditions faced by slave labourers from all around Europe in the tunnels under Nordhausen. SOUR…
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Juana Silverio Celebrates the Village Behind Every Child!
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28:49In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe sits down with Juana Silverio to talk about what happens when systems claim to protect kids—but don’t. Silverio is a civil rights strategist, political organizer, and leadership coach who spent years inside the federal government and now works to help others lead with alignment, honesty, and rest. By leadi…
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The First English Novel? Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe
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36:52Send us a text On this trip, we're looking at the conventional candidate for the first modern novel in English. Defoe's story of a resourceful man shipwrecked on a desert island is so much more than a ripping yarn: it speaks to the rise of a literary vernacular language, the values of an increasing bourgeois and expansionist society, and of spiritu…
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COMMAND FAN: Season From Hell...Where Does Washington Go From Here
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15:49Send us a text Commanders lose in embarrassing fashion at home in front of the nation 38-14. But the biggest headline is Jayden Daniels gruesome injury to his elbow on his non-throwing arm. Listen to hear my thoughts on the season going forward! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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COMMAND FAN: Seahawks Come To Town For a Matchup on SNF
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22:04Send us a text Coming off a bye week, the 5-2 Seahawks face Washington in a Primetime slot on SNF. Commanders (3-5) are on the verge of a "Season from Hell" if they drop this one. Listen to my thoughts and predictions on the game! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest of the episode and unlock more bonus content, consider supporting Failure To Launch on Patreon. We're back and joined by host of The Socialist Shelf podcast Jacob Dallas to talk about 2025's Mickey 17. We go through the plot, the philosophy and ethics of cloning, and how this movie's attitudes …
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Kate Wilson Fights for Siblings to Stay Together in Foster Care!
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31:08In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Kate Wilson about how she’s working to keep siblings in foster care under the same roof, why stable housing is key to family bonds, and what community support can look like in action. Wilson is the founder of Foster + Heart, a grassroots movement that builds homes designed for siblings to stay t…
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COMMAND FAN: Previewing Commanders @ Chiefs on MNF
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21:50Send us a text After 2 straight losses can Washington rebound against one of the hottest teams in the NFL at one of the most hostile enviroments the league has to offer? It will be a very tough task withoput your best Edge Rusher and Franchise QB. Listen to hear my thoughts and predictions on the game! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @c…
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The First Ghost Story? Daniel Defoe's "The Apparition of Mrs. Veal"
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21:58Send us a text For you today, Trick or Treaters, a discussion of what some critics assert is the first modern ghost story in English: Daniel Defoe's 1705 "The Apparition of Mrs. Veal." The text: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36587/36587-h/36587-h.htm Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, o…
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Mittelwerk, Hitler's Rocket Factory: Part 2
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48:37CONTENT WARNING Continuing our exploration into the history of Mittelwerk, the death factory that produced Wernher Von Braun's V2 missiles, we cover the successes of the A4 missile bringing unwanted attention, the use of concentration camp labour at the Peenemunde missile facility, and Operation Hydra, the British plan to bomb that facility flat. S…
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Precious Tate Shows Parents How to Protect Kids From AI Dangers!
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42:32In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Precious about how parents can raise confident, critical thinkers in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. They talk about why it’s important to guide kids toward curiosity instead of fear, how families can set simple guardrails around new technologies, and what it takes to help children be…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Suffer a Bad Loss to The Bears On MNF
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25:03Send us a text Not a good Tuesday for Commanders fans as the squad falls to 3-3 after a 25-24 loss at home in the spotlight of the NFL. Listen to hear my thoughts on the game and future games that will dictate the rest of the season in Washington! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Play Host For the Hail Mary Rematch On MNF
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20:08Send us a text Round 2 of Caleb vs Jayden on MNF! Listen to hear my analysis and prediction on the game and how I think this dictates Washington's season going forward. Thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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Modish Men and the Way of the World: The Great Restoration Comedies of Manners
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31:59Send us a text Well, I probably should have done this episode earlier, since it might have been good for it to precede our other discussions of Resto comedy. But I made a last minute decision and included a second play, which kind of threw off the old chronology. But it's good all the same! The Man of Mode by George Etherege: https://coldreads.word…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Beatdown The Chargers In LA to Improve to 3-2
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders @ Chargers Preview and Prediction Pod
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23:52Send us a text America's game of the week on FOX called by Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will be the Commanders @ Chargers! A great Week 5 contest as both teams look to get back into the win column after both suffering road losses in Week 4. Listen to my analysis and prediction for Sundays game! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast.…
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*PREVIEW* Titan AE (w. Josh Boerman & AJ Ditty)
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15:51This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest of the episode and unlock more bonus content, consider supporting Failure To Launch on Patreon. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are joined by Josh Boerman and AJ Ditty of the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to talk about the famous 2000 flop of Titan AE - a showing so bad it kille…
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Dr. Liz Marnik Empowers Parents to Cut Through Health Misinformation
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38:35In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Elisabeth Marnik, PhD about bridging the gap between science and everyday life, especially when it comes to kids’ health. Dr. Liz is a scientist, mom, and powerful science communicator who grew up in a fundamentalist, anti-science household and is now a trained immunologist translating research …
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Drop To 2-2 In a 27-34 Loss Against The Falcons
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23:42Send us a text Tough in conference loss to the Falcons who took advantage of a poor defensive performance from Washington. Listen to hear all my thoughts and analysis on Sunday's loss and the team going forward! Thank you for listening. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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COMMAND FAN: Week 4 Falcons Game Preview and Prediction
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22:30Send us a text Its the Marcus Mariota show again this time against his former team! Listen to hear my thoughts and analysis on Sunday's contest as well as my game prediction. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast!By Tate Edwards
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Mittelwerk, Hitler's Rocket Factory: Part 1
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1:05:05HUGE CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS SERIES To start our retelling of the story of the Mittelwerk death factory, we cover the early history of the Nazi military rocket program. The VfR amateur rocket club, Walter Dornberger, and the internal politics and squabbling that created the infamous Peenemunde rocket test site. SOURCES: Jean Michel & Louis Nucera,…
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COMMAND FAN: Washington Improves to 2-1 After a Dominate Win Over the Raiders
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20:37Send us a text Mariota shines as he leads the Commanders to a 41-24 victory in front of a sold out Northwest Stadium! All 3 phases were dialed in and made plays when the opportunity occurred even WITHOUT JD5. Very good sign as we head into Week 4 against Atlanta. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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"A Foolish Marriage Vow": John Dryden's Marriage a la Mode and Amphitryon
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30:49Send us a text For our second episode on John Dryden, we'll talk about two of his plays which marked an innovation in the tragi-comic romance: Marriage a la Mode and Amphitryon. We'll discuss the "split-plot" play, the exorcising of Restoration political anxieties, and why we sometimes mock that which we cherish. Additional sound clip from Monty Py…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Look To Bounce Back Against The Raiders
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22:13Send us a text Big game early on in the season for Washington, dare I say a MUST WIN game? Listen to hear my analysis and prediction on the contest Sunday at 1:00 PM EST on FOX! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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Tracy Kaplan Says Kids Deserve News They Can Trust!
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26:17In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Tracy Kaplan about why kids deserve honest, age-appropriate news, and the importance of slowing down in a world full of misinformation. Kaplan is the creator of The Ten News, a podcast that makes current events accessible for curious kids and their families. Together, Abebe and Kaplan discuss ho…
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COMMAND FAN: EB Of The Sports Junkies Hops On The Podcast To Talk Jayden and This Sunday's Matchup Against The Raiders
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29:05Send us a text Thanks again to EB for taking the time to come on the podcats and talk Skins with me. Always great to talk with a Sports Junkie (go listen to their show on 106.7 The Fan)! Great conversation on where the team stands as of now and looking at future contests for Washington. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan EB So…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Fall To 1-1 After A 27-18 Loss In Green Bay
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28:26Send us a text Not the best outing for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a Primetime slot, as they lose 27-18. Losing Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wish Jr. are two tough blows for this team along with other notable injuries. Listen to hear all the up to date news in Washington since Thursday Night! Socials: X/Twitter: @Command_Fan Instagram: @comm…
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COMMAND FAN: Packers Week 2 Preview And Game Prediction
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21:37Send us a text The Commanders will travel to Lambeau field to take on the Packers for Amazon Prime's first broadcast of the 2025-26 season on TNF. Listen to hear my analysis and prediction for a pair of 1-0 teams that have Super Bowl expectations! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Start The Season Off 1-0 After a 21-6 Win Over The Giants
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22:33Send us a text Commanders have now beat the Giants in 3 consecutive games which is the first time since 1999-2000! They beat the Giants 21-6 in a convincing fashion. Washington now gets ready to play this Thursday Night in Lambeau Field against the Packers. Listen to hear my reaction and analysis from the Commanders win! Thank you for listening and…
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"The Amendment of Vices": John Dryden's Satires
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37:43Send us a text Once hailed as the towering literary figure of the Restoration age, John Dryden is little known now by the general reader. Let's take care of that with a close look at his most enduring works, the poetical satires Mac Flecknoe and Absalom and Achitophel. Mac Flecknoe text: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44181/mac-flecknoe Abs…
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COMMAND FAN: Giants Week 1 Preview And Game Prediction
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20:43Send us a text The NFL Season is FINALLY upon us! In this episode I discuss my game preview for the home opener against the division rival New York Giants. I give my keys to the game and also some of my favorite prop bets for this game. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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Kim Kelly Exposes the Hidden Reality of Child Labor!
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35:19In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Kim Kelly about the ongoing fight against child labor, the vital role unions play in protecting families, and why labor rights are children’s rights. Kelly is a journalist, organizer, and author whose work highlights the often-overlooked struggles of young workers. Together, Abebe and Kelly expl…
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COMMAND FAN: Predicting All 32 NFL Teams Records And Super Bowl Pick For The 2025-26 Season
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53:13Send us a text Listen to hear my record predictions for every team in the NFL for this upcoming season! I also predict the playoffs and give my Super Bowl pick. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (w. Joe Kassabian)
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1:32:01Since 1963, it has been illegal under international law to place nuclear weapons in orbit. But the Soviets were brave enough to ask: "What is orbit, really?". This week, we're talking to Joe Kassabian (@JoeKassabian), host of the Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast, about OGCh or FOBS, the Soviet superweapon attempt to beat America's missile shield. And a…
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COMMAND FAN: Commanders Narrow Down The Roster To 53 And Extend All-Pro WR Terry Mclaurin
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25:35Send us a text Commanders have their initial 53 man roster in place and I review it and give my thoughts. The organization also extended WR Terry Mclaurin to a 3 Year 97 million dollar deal with 44.65 guaranteed and a 30 million dollar signing bonus! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fan…
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Puritans in Arcadia: Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, and Pastoralism
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42:29Send us a text Since they wrote in 17th century Massachusetts, poets Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor are often overlooked in surveys of English literature. Today, though, we'll bring them back into the fold as we look at how their puritanical religious beliefs engaged with the pastoral and metaphysical poetic traditions that celebrated "Arcadia,"…
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Mychal Threets Believes Every Child Deserves Access to Books!
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37:59Mychal Threets Believes Every Child Deserves Access to Books! In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Mychal Threets about why every child deserves access to books, what it means when libraries are defunded, and how joy shows up—even on the hardest days. Threets is a literary advocate, former librarian, and the current Resident Librar…
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COMMAND FAN: Review Of The Commanders Loss To The Bengals 31-17 On MNF
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15:36Send us a text The starting groups defitnetley did more positive than negative things. Jayden Daniels and co. had a stellar 4 play touchdown drive and left it at that. This team is going to be great but they need Terry. Listen to hear my full reaction and thoughts! Thank you for the support. Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Instagram:@command_fan…
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COMMAND FAN: Brian Robinson Trade Rumors Are Circulating Around The NFL
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15:33Send us a text Brian Robinson may have played his last snaps as a member of the Washington organization. Was reported today that the Commanders are shopping the former Crimson Tide running back in trade talks. I also preview tonights contest against the Cincinnati Bengals and who to watch for in the game. Thank you for listening! Socials: Twitter/X…
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The Cosmology of Alex Jones (w. Dan Friesen)
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1:05:42As part of our ongoing series on space conspiracy theories, we brought in expert help to tackle one of the most virulent conspiracy theorists of our day. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are joined by Dan Friesen of the Knowledge Fight podcast to talk about all the dumb things Alex Jones believes about space. What has happened in space, wha…
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Maria Davis-Pierre and Cheryl Poe Empower Black Neurodivergent Kids!
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41:48In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Maria Davis-Pierre and Cheryl Poe to explore what it means to be a culturally responsive advocate for Black neurodivergent children. Both mothers and passionate advocates, Davis-Pierre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the President & CEO of Autism in Black INC, and Poe, who holds an M.A…
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COMMAND FAN: Washington Releases The First Un-Official Depth Chart Of The Off-Season
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24:37Send us a text The Commanders dropped the first depth chart of the off-season and I go over in detail of what it could mean for this weeks contest against the Patriots. I also go over updates from camp of who has impressed and what the media has noticed out at practice! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Socials: Twitter/X: @Comman…
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The Ambiguity of Wit: William Wycherly's The Country Wife
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40:12Send us a text Charles II reopened the theatres in 1660 and inaugurated the second golden age of the English stage. Today's show looks at one of the bawdiest plays to come from the period, a "comedy of manners" whose clever use of language points to the reality of style over substance. The Country Wife text: https://theater.lafayette.edu/wp-content…
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COMMAND FAN: Terry McLaurin Requests A Trade From The Commanders
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14:32Send us a text Terry Mclaurin and his camp have informed the Commanders that they request a trade OUT of Washington. Not going to happen! Listen to hear my thoughts on the request. Thank you for listening and supporting the pod! Socials: Twitter/X: @Command_Fan Intsagram: @command_fanBy Tate Edwards
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COMMAND FAN: Training Camp Is Underway In Ashburn and Terry Shows Up... Late
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20:49Send us a text It is that time of year... TRAINING CAMP! Football is so close to being all we consume for months on end. Commanders have had 5 practices thus far and boy is it exciting! Listen to my analysis of what has transpired so far at camp! Thank you for listening and supporting the pod. Socials: X/Twitter: @Command_Fan Instagram: @command_fa…
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