Best The Monkey Dance Podcasts (2025)

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A2 | What does it mean to have power? 1:35:28

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Inequality seems to be a fundamental aspect of the society we've created. Is an unequal power dynamic endemic to any interaction between a set of individuals? In this episode from 2 years ago, Guilherme and I talk about how to define the concept of power, the function of unequal power dynamics, and how it manages to generate stable systems that per…

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We Survived The Challenge Retreat: Why Pushing Limits Is the Ultimate Growth Tool 1:09:08

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Nikki and Chris dive into their transformative experience at Emily Schromm's The Challenge Retreat Season 2, a wellness adventure in California’s stunning Teravana ranch, where they tackle grueling physical challenges and unexpected emotional breakthroughs. Despite personal grief and burnout, they push through steep hill races and puzzles, discover…

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Guinea stadium massacre 10:29

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On 28 September 2009, around 50,000 people took part in a rally to protest reported plans by military leader Moussa Dadis Camara to stand in the presidential election. It started peacefully, until troops, under Camara’s rule entered the stadium and opened fire, killing more than 150 people. Many others were left scarred, and women raped. Asmaou Dia…

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The secretary who made millions from her typos 9:46

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In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham from Texas was struggling to cope with her new electric typewriter. “My fingers would hang heavy on the sensitive keyboard and the first thing I'd know, I'd have a mistake with a deposit of carbon which I simply couldn't erase,” she said. A budding artist, she wondered if there was a way she could paint over her…

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D&D Court: Cars PCs, Overly Engaged Players, and Razzing Rights 1:05:15

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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Tanner and Axford, along with Bailiff Jake, as they pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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DDLJ: India’s longest-running film 10:24

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the ultimate Bollywood romance was released to critical acclaim in October 1995, becoming the longest-running movie in Indian cinema history. The premiere was held at the Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai, since then it’s been screened there every day for the past 27 years, stopping only briefly during the Covid pandemic.…

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The birth of Médecins Sans Frontières 10:42

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In 1971, 13 men sat down in a Paris office to launch what would become one of the world’s best known humanitarian organisations: Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors without Borders. The men were among hundreds of volunteers responding to an appeal by the French medical journal, Tonus, after a major cyclone devastated East Pakistan. The campaign sp…

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The start of Scouting 10:29

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In the early 1900s, while serving in the British Army, Lord Robert Baden-Powell laid the foundations for what would become one of the largest international youth movements, Scouting. His vision was to create an organisation that would build friendships, experiences, and skills for life. Gill Kearsley used archive to trace the origins of the movemen…

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Exploring the Uniqueverse (part 4) 8:47

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Drew and his seven-year-old daughter Audrey share their childhoods with each other.By Drew

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Episode 670: Completely Unnecessary 1:06:43

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in this episode, the boys discuss the passing of Polly Holiday and Rick Davies and then talk about Peacemaker, Star Trek, Wednesday and SinnersBy Chris Hayner/John Michael

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Beyond Charlie Kirk's Assassination: Cultivating Tolerance & Processing Trauma in a Violent World 1:04:06

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Violence like Charlie Kirk’s assassination or the recent Evergreen school shooting hits hard, especially for sensitive souls, but you can shield your nervous system from trauma’s grip. Talk out the details with trusted people to release the tension—your brain’s snapshot isn’t meant to haunt you, it’s trying to keep you safe. Write it out, don’t cha…

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Trinyvale X Strahd - Ep. 10: Ploys in the Attic 1:18:58

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Haunted by strange visions from the Abbey, the Triplets launch a full-scale investigation into the Baron and his family! Onyx says yes to the dress, Nyack makes an angsty ally and Jens reflects on the situation as the Trinyvale X Strahd crossover continues! Support us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy Production and …

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Omar Sharif stars in Lawrence of Arabia 10:31

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In 1962, Egyptian actor Omar Sharif made his Hollywood debut in Lawrence of Arabia, a sweeping epic that would become one of cinema’s most popular films. Using archive recordings, Gill Kearsley tells the story of the movie legend’s transformation into the enigmatic Sherif Ali and brings to life the moment he stepped into the desert and onto the wor…

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The Aswan High Dam 11:02

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In the early 1960s, Unesco appealed for scientists to go to Egypt to save antiquities that were threatened by the construction of one of the largest dams in the world, the Aswan High Dam on the River Nile. Professor Herman Bell answered that call from the UN. He spoke to Louise Hidalgo in 2020. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witne…

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Egypt criminalises sexual harassment 10:55

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In 2014, Egypt’s outgoing president, Adly Mansour, issued a decree which categorised sexual harassment as a crime punishable by a minimum six-month jail term and a fine of 3,000 Egyptian pounds which is around $60. It was a move campaigners welcomed, saying it was the first step towards ending an endemic problem. Among those who made the change hap…

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Reforming Egypt’s divorce laws 10:35

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In 1979, Egypt’s former first lady Jehan Sadat helped lead a campaign to grant women new rights to divorce their husbands and retain custody of their children. Married to President Anwar Sadat, she wanted to play a more active role than the wives of previous leaders and told her husband it was his duty to make Egypt more equal for women. After some…

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Mohamed Morsi: Egypt's first democratically elected president 10:09

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In June 2012, Mohamed Morsi, representing the Muslim Brotherhood, became Egypt's first democratically elected president. In 2022, Ben Henderson spoke to Rabab El-Mahdi, chief strategist to one of Morsi’s rival candidates. She described what it was like to be involved in the first election of its kind, how Morsi tried to recruit her, and the persona…

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Why Stubborn People Are Actually Genius 27:55

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Most empaths and highly sensitive people get labeled as stubborn, but this trait might actually be a superpower. Stubbornness gets reframed from negative to positive, examining how HSPs develop this quality as protection in invalidating environments. Narcissistic parents view stubborn children as threats, creating shame around boundaries and indepe…

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Trinyvale X Strahd - Ep. 9: The Wolf's Head Jamboree 1:21:30

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The Triplets arrive in Vallaki seeking information and allies, but are met with a bizarre festival instead! Jens sports the ultimate drip, Nyack appeals to the youth and Onyx meets the man of her dreams as the Trinyvale X Strahd crossover continues! Support us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy Production and Sound De…

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How the Philippines saved Jews during World War Two 10:31

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In September 1935, the Nuremberg Laws were introduced in Nazi Germany. In 1938, seven-year-old Lotte Hershfield and her family left their home in Breslau, which was part of Germany and is now known as Wroclaw in Poland. Their journey took them across continents by ship, train and on horse and cart. They eventually arrived in Manila, the capital of …

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9/11: The generosity of Gander 10:29

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On 11 September, 2001, a small Canadian town called Gander became a haven for thousands of airline passengers and crew stranded after the 9/11 terror attacks. The attacks on the World Trade Center had forced the closure of US airspace leaving many flights unable to land. Within hours, 38 planes with 7,000 passengers, had been diverted to Gander, ef…

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The story behind The Peter Principle book 10:46

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In 1969, a satirical book, The Peter Principle, suggested promotion led to incompetence. It was written by a Canadian Professor of Education, Dr Laurence J Peter and playwright Raymond Hull. The book was a parody of management theory, but its core message struck a chord with many: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incomp…

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The Enabling Act 10:33

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On 23 March 1933, the Enabling Act was passed in Germany, handing Adolf Hitler unchecked power. It became the legal foundation of his dictatorship. But in that moment, one voice spoke in defiance. Otto Wels, chairman of the Social Democratic Party, stood alone in the Reichstag: “Freedom and life can be taken away from us, but not honour.” His words…

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Festac ’77: Nigeria’s largest festival of African arts and culture 10:03

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In 1977, Nigeria hosted the largest festival of African arts and culture there had ever been. About half a million visitors attended, as well as 16,000 delegates including Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba. Dozens of African nationalities, and people from the African diaspora were represented. Headed by a military dictatorship, Nigeria spent hundreds…

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Episode 669: Cause We Need Another One 1:00:51

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In this episode, the boys discuss Peacemaker, Star Trek, Mission Impossible, Elio and Warwick Davis.By Chris Hayner/John Michael

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Positive Masculinity: Why Real Men Cry 55:33

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Chris shares the raw reality of losing his father suddenly at 72 and how grief reveals the power of positive masculinity. Traditional masculine norms taught men to suppress emotions and avoid vulnerability, but this episode demonstrates a different path by processing pain rather than bottling it up. The discussion covers how an older generation was…

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‘How I sold my clothes and created a $5 billion Vinted empire’ 10:15

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In 2008, Lithuanian student Milda Mitkutė realised she had too many clothes when she was moving out. She told her friend Justas Janauskas and together they came up with a website to sell them. It later became Vinted, the online marketplace, which now has more than 500 million items listed for sale across 23 countries. Milda speaks to Rachel Naylor …

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World's first womb transplant baby 10:43

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In September 2014, the world's first baby was born to a mother with a transplanted womb, making headlines around the globe. Malin Stenberg had the pioneering surgery over a year earlier when she received the donated organ from a family friend, giving birth to her son Vincent at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden. Reena Stanton-Sharma speaks …

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D&D Court: Stolen Spells, Petulant Paladins, and Whacked Werehippos 1:15:06

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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Tanner and Axford, along with Bailiff Jake, as they pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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The Chindits 10:19

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During World War Two, an unconventional special force was formed. Known as the Chindits, they fought behind enemy lines in Burma, now Myanmar during 1943 and 1944 in the war against Japan. Their leader was the charismatic Orde Wingate, a British Army officer. This programme is made in collaboration with BBC Archives. It contains outdated and offens…

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The founding of USAID 10:39

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On 3 November 1961, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was founded, bringing all existing aid work under one single agency. A key proponent of it was Barbara Ward, a pioneering British economist and journalist who had the ear of presidents and prime ministers across the world. Later known as Baroness Jackson, she spoke t…

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Episode 668: Are They Even Working? 55:28

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In this episode, the boys discuss Peacemaker, Naked Gun, Superman and Boston LegalBy Chris Hayner/John Michael

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Discovering the Titanic 10:08

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In September 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered around 400 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, during a joint American-French expedition. It had remained undisturbed, 13,000 feet underwater in the North Atlantic Ocean, since it sank during its maiden voyage in 1912. The team spotted a boiler using a remotely controlled …

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Daddy Issues and Father Figures: What Healthy Masculinity Actually Looks Like 54:30

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The term "daddy issues" points to what happens when you don't get healthy fathering. A good father figure provides grounding and stability - like being the kite string that keeps you tethered while you soar. They teach protection through boundaries, not control, and help you learn the difference between genuine care and manipulation. Healthy father…

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Trinyvale X Strahd - Ep. 8: All Will Be Well! 1:16:53

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Back on the Svalich road, the Triplets find themselves ensnared by a hairy foe with an even hairier scheme. Nyack stays slick, Onyx finds Astrology and Jens rides in style as the Trinyvale X Strahd Crossover Continues! Support us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy Production and Sound Design by Daniel Ramos (@Schubird…

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John Lennon's final headline concerts 9:03

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In 1972, after leaving The Beatles, John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed in the United States at the One to One benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden, New York. They were helping to raise money for children with disabilities from Willowbrook State School, after a television exposé by journalist Geraldo Rivera showed the conditions and failings. I…

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The making of the Third Man: A film noir classic 9:00

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In 1948, filming began on a post-war thriller that would become one of the greatest British movies of all time. Directed by Sir Carol Reed, the film captured the atmosphere of a divided, ruined Vienna. But much of its lasting power lies with Orson Welles, whose magnetic, menacing turn as Harry Lime stole the show - despite his limited screen time a…

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Washington DC’s Mount Pleasant riot 9:29

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In May 1991, a female police officer shot and wounded a young immigrant from El Salvador in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in Washington DC in the United States. It sparked several days of disturbances in the largely Hispanic area, as the population vented its frustrations at years of feeling sidelined by city officials. Shops were burnt down, ca…

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Creating CAPTCHA 10:07

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In 2000, as the internet expanded, websites faced a growing challenge to stop spam bots from flooding their systems. To separate humans from machines, researchers at the United States’ Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, created the Completely Automated Public Turing test. From its early development to its evolution into reCAPTC…

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The creation of the International Criminal Court 10:23

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In 1998, at a conference organised by the United Nations, a blueprint was devised for what would be the world's first permanent International Criminal Court. Judge Phillipe Kirsch chaired the Rome conference that led to the formation of the court. He tells Gill Kearsley about the negotiations, which he describes as the most difficult professional t…

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Episode 667: Down By The Harbor 47:02

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In this episode, the boys discuss Alien Earth, Wednesday, Star Trek and the passing of Terrance StampBy Chris Hayner/John Michael

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Building Intuitive Muscles to Repair Self Betrayal from Childhood Trauma 45:34

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Self-betrayal starts in childhood when trauma teaches you to ignore what your gut is telling you and go straight into overthinking mode just to survive. Your intuition isn't something you think about - it's something you feel deep in your center, quiet and calm, while anxiety creates this crazy mental chaos that spins you out. As kids, trauma survi…

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Trinyvale X Strahd - Ep. 7: A Mother's Dream 1:23:14

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After a restless night full of strange dreams, the Triplets finally depart for the Abbey of St. Markovia! Jens goes fishing, Nyack thinks big, and Onyx wrestles with tradition as the Trinyvale X Strahd Crossover continues Support us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy Production and Sound Design by Daniel Ramos (@Schub…

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Geneva Conventions 10:02

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In 1859, Swiss businessman Henry Dunant witnessed the Battle of Solferino, in Italy. He couldn’t believe the lack of aid for the wounded soldiers and came up with two ideas – a voluntary aid organisation and an international treaty to protect those injured in wartime. They went on to become the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863 and t…

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The rise and fall of BlackBerry 9:50

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In the early 2000s, BlackBerry was the phone that ruled the world. But within a decade, it collapsed, overtaken by the touch screen revolution. Sam Gruet speaks to former co-CEO Jim Balsillie about BlackBerry’s meteoric rise, its battle against Apple, and the moment he knew it was all over. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness H…

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The book that changed Norway’s view of immigrants 10:13

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In 2010, a book came out in Norway that transformed the way people looked at paperless immigrants. The author, a 25-year-old Russian woman, fled North Ossetia as a child with her parents. They were never granted asylum, yet she managed to earn a university degree and eventually had to make a choice: continue living in hiding or face deportation. He…

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One man’s escape from McCarthyism 10:10

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In 1951, at the height of the McCarthy era, a time when the US government pursued suspected communists, Victor Grossman was drafted into the army. A committed communist since his teens, he hid his political beliefs. Stationed in West Germany and under FBI scrutiny, he faced the threat of a possible court martial. To avoid prison, he fled to the Sov…

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Spot the Dog 10:34

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In 1978, British artist Eric Hill designed an interactive book about a yellow puppy for his two-year-old son, Chris. Eric had noticed Chris kept lifting up the paper he was working on to see what was underneath and it inspired him to come up with a new format for a children’s book - lift-the-flap. Since Where’s Spot? was published in 1980, more tha…

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Episode 666: I Guess In The Second Half 59:29

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In this episode, the boys discuss the passing of Loni Anderson, Karate Kid Legends, Ghostbusters and Dean CainBy Chris Hayner/John Michael

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Goodbye George; Losing the Man that Made my Husband 28:23

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In this heartfelt episode, we're navigating grief after the sudden loss of my father-in-law, Chris's dad; George. We revisit a throwback discussion on the five stages of grief - denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance - but with a deeper understanding of how these stages work. Grief doesn't follow a neat checklist and we often move ba…