Best The Tape Library Podcasts (2025)

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America’s Real-Life Village of the Damned | The Horrifying Legends of Dudleytown 46:10

4h ago46:10

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Deep in the forests of Connecticut lies a village lost to time — and to something darker. This is the story of Dudleytown, a place plagued by insanity, disappearances, and whispers of an ancient curse. In this video, we explore the chilling history, the twisted fates of its inhabitants, and the legends that refuse to die. Support the channel with P…

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Sailing Around the World with Parkinson's Disease. Talking with Ethan Henderson of The Michael J Fox Fdn and Amy Bridge of the Neptune Project. 33:39

18h ago33:39

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Bertrand Delhom was the first person with Parkinson's to sail around the world in the competitive Ocean Global Race (OGR). Building on that experience to raise public awareness of Parkinson's a fundraising regatta will be held on the SF Bay in April 2026 and the MJF Fdn will be involved with sponsoring the Neptune in the 2027 OGR.…

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Audition Visualization Exercise 10:36

3d ago10:36

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It’s natural to feel nervous before an audition. However, just like professional athletes who visualize winning a game and then achieve better overall performance, actors will get better results if they visualize their success before an audition. This short meditation is designed to help you center yourself, sharpen your focus, and boost your confi…

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Spark SF Public Schools. Talking with President Ginny Fang. 26:58

7d ago26:58

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Spark SF Public Schools is the official non profit partner of The San Francisco Unified School District. They mobilize philanthropic and community support for San Francisco's public school students ranging from mental health programs to reading at grade level literacy.

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US Coercive Diplomacy and the Global Order. Talking with author Dr. Rich Outzen 41:49

8d ago41:49

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The United States has often used pressure tactics like sanctions, military threats and diplomatic isolation - Coercive Diplomacy - to achieve foreign policy goals. But from 1990 to 2020 the results of such actions has been mixed. Why ? Is Coercive Diplomacy still a statecraft tool for the US to use so frequently ?…

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TCM Classic Film Festival 2025. Talking with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place TV and Movie Blog. 41:42

10d ago41:42

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Turner Classic Movies hosts a classic movie festival every year in Los Angeles. The theme this year was " Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film ". Shaun Chang attended this year and shares his impressions.

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How To Turn Negativity Into A Gift 27:28

10d ago27:28

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Negativity and rejection are often viewed as setbacks, but what if they’re actually advantages in disguise? In this episode, we explore how tough experiences like rejection and failure can become the perfect catalysts for personal and professional growth. Misha talks you through specific ways to reframe these challenges, taking the pain of negativi…

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Canada's Historic Election. Talking with Marci Surkes. 37:41

13d ago37:41

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Canada goes to the polls on Monday April 28, 2025 to choose a new government. Incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre are the two main candidates for the top job. The election will be the first held against the backdrop of the Trump tariffs which have dominated the election campaign. The incumbent Liberal…

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#457 FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD 59:46

14d ago59:46

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On October 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford walked into a press conference at the National Press Club and, using more precise, more eloquent words than legend remembers, but in no uncertain terms, told New York City that the federal government was not going to bail it out. The following day the New York Daily News -- the city's first tabloid newspap…

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The Return of the Strong Gods. Nationalism, Populism and the Future of the West. Talking with author Rusty Reno. 54:23

15d ago54:23

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The Post War Consensus, based on the Open Society was crafted to dampen and eliminate passions that fueled nationalism, militarism, anti-semitism in WWI and WWII. The de-emphasis of traditional beliefs in family, flag, faith in favor of individualism, secularity and internationalism served to cool emotions and for 80 years in the Western Democracie…

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Building a Brand Part 2 23:44

18d ago23:44

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Part two of our series on brand-building takes you through the crucial action steps of how to create your brand. You'll learn how to become the expert on your audience, and how to use emotional connection to turn them from strangers into lifelong fans. Misha also covers monetization, including how to figure out what your product or service is worth…

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The Disturbing Case of the Becker Haunting | The 1st Televised Exorcism 1:24:45

18d ago1:24:45

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In 1971, America watched as a real-life exorcism played out on television. What they didn’t see was what came before & after—the terror, the unrelenting presence in their home, the slow decent into madness. When Edwin and Marsha Becker moved into their Chicago home, they didn’t expect the strange occurrences to escalate into a full-blown haunting. …

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The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck. How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler's all Female Concentration Camp. Talking with author Lynne Olson. 1:00:06

20d ago1:00:06

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The Ravensbruck concentration camp was a labor camp housing political dissidents from across the German occupied continent of Europe. The book tells the story of four French women who had a major impact for the good on the inmates, and their fellow countrymen. "Something must be done."

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#456 Walking New York: Manhattan History on Foot with Keith Taillon 59:07

21d ago59:07

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Join us for an interview with Instagram historian Keith Taillon (@keithyorkcity), whose detailed posts about New York's history have earned him nearly 60,000 followers and launched a successful tour business. Keith shares the story behind his remarkable pandemic project of walking every single block of Manhattan in 2020, capturing the empty city in…

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The Telepathy Tapes: A British Perspective. Talking with Michael Marshall. 36:53

24d ago36:53

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Joe Rogan interviewed the Telepathy Tapes producer Ky Dickens. Michael Marshall is the co-host of The Know Rogan Experience and critically analyses the claims made about telepathy in the interview. He is also editor of The Skeptic Magazine.

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Building a Brand Part 1 18:30

25d ago18:30

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If you’re an artist or entrepreneur, you already have a brand…whether you know it or not! This week, Misha breaks down the basics of branding in this two-part series, including what branding is and the easiest, simplest way to create one that feels authentic to you. You should walk away feeling empowered and excited about branding. What if building…

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#455 House of Beauty: The Story of the Frick Collection 1:12:10

28d ago1:12:10

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We invite you to come with us inside one of America’s most interesting art museums – an institution that is BOTH an art gallery and a historic home. This is The Frick Collection, located at 1 East 70th Street, within the former Fifth Avenue mansion of Gilded Age mogul Henry Clay Frick, containing many pieces that the steel titan himself purchased, …

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Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade. Talking with author, Professor Shelley Fisher Fishkin. 57:38

28d ago57:38

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Mark Twain's novel features an enslaved man Jim who teams up with young Huck rafting down the Mississippi to freedom. But Jim has become one of the more controversial characters in American Literature. This book sheds new light on one of Mark Twain's most endearing albeit misunderstood characters.

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Portal: San Francisco's Ferry Building and the Reinvention of American Cities. Talking with John King, The San Francisco Chronicle's former urban design critic. 52:39

1M ago52:39

52:39

San Francisco's venerable Ferry Building opened in 1898 but by 1938 with the opening of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, the need for commuter ferries vanished overnight. And with that, the grand transit hub fell on uncertain times. But through luck and civic activism the iconic former transportation hub has reinvented itself yet again, and is the …

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Guest Episode: Casting Director Allison Kirschner 28:03

1M ago28:03

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This week is a replay of Misha's interview with Allison Kirschner, a veteran casting director whose credits include some truly iconic comedy shows and films including WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE AMY SCHUMER SHOW, CRASHING, BROS, and many more. Allison takes us on her journey from her early days at HBO to landing her current role as an associate …

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The Lost and The Found. A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family and Second Chances. Speaking with author Kevin Fagan., 51:35

1M ago51:35

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Veteran San Francisco Chronicle journalist Kevin Fagan wrote a 5 part series on homelessness in 2003 called "Shame of the City". Some of the characters profiled in that series became lifelong friends and were profiled in The Lost and The Found. Kevin had a 32 year career at The Chronicle.

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Canada: A defining moment for our neighbor to the North. Talking to Marci Surkes, former advisor to Justin Trudeau, the outgoing Prime Minister. 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Canada has a new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and faces a General Election on April 28, 2025. The key - some would say existential - issues facing Canadian voters are the Economy and managing the US relationship with the Trump Administration. Marci Surkes served as advisor to Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister and witnessed historic policy d…

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Agents and Managers 101 22:33

1M ago22:33

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“Agents and managers” is one of the #1 topics we get asked about. It’s also one of the most misunderstood aspects of working as an artist, and you might be shocked to learn the real role that representatives will play in your career. Misha breaks down how to get an agent or manager, how to keep one, and whether or not you actually need one. Get rea…

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The Strangest UFO Encounters Ever Recorded 44:24

1M ago44:24

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Most UFO stories involve strange lights in the sky, but some cases take a truly bizarre turn. What if I told you there’s a case where aliens handed a man pancakes? Or that a cryptid with bat-like wings might be connected to UFO activity? From the Dade City Flowers case to the strange Space Penguins of Tuscumbia, these stories push the limits of wha…

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#454 Special Delivery: A History of the Post Office 1:22:59

1M ago1:22:59

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The history of the United States Postal Service as it plays out in the streets of New York City -- from the first post road to the first postage stamps. From the most beautiful post office in the country to the forgotten Gilded Age landmark that was once considered the ugliest post office. The postal service has always served as the country's circu…

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Getting To Know Your Subconscious 15:09

2M ago15:09

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Did you know the subconscious part of your brain can process up to 11 million MB of data per second? With all that power, it stands to reason that a lot of what you see in your life is created by your subconscious. And if that’s true…then don’t you want to know what’s down there? It might surprise you, or even shock you! This week we do a thought e…

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Night Drive Ep 13 - Real Life Paranormal Tales 50:24

2M ago50:24

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Tune into Night Drive Paranormal tonight to hear 5 brand new real life paranormal stories to keep you up all night narrated by @thetapelibrary Sign up to Patreon for early access and shout outs - www.patreon.com/thetaplibrary Subscribe now for more terrifying tales of the paranormal. If you have a story to share then you can email me at thetapelibr…

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#453 All The Beauty In The World: Guarding the Met with Patrick Bringley 58:53

2M ago58:53

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A special bonus episode! Two years ago we featured Patrick Bringley on the show, the author of All The Beauty In The World (Simon & Schuster), regarding his experiences as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the life lessons he learned strolling silently past priceless works of art. The book has become a massive best-seller world…

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The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the new Millennium. Talking with author Martin Gurri. 43:27

2M ago43:27

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Technology has reversed the information balance of power between the public and the elites .

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The Open Society as an Enemy: How Free Societies turned against themselves. Talking with Professor J. McKenzie Alexander 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

Populist agendas of the Left and Right threaten to undermine fundamental principles that underpin liberal democracies. What can we do to reverse the trend ? Is it too late ?

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How to Avoid Bad Acting 9:16

2M ago9:16

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This week we talk about bad acting! We’ve all seen bad acting in some of the biggest-budget movies and television shows. Why does that happen? How can you avoid it yourself? Misha gives you three quick and easy ways to bypass bad acting in your on-camera work. Craft isn't everything, but it counts for a hell of a lot! Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited…

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The Horrifying True Story of The Wheatsheaf Inn | The Most Haunted Pub in the UK 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Save 10% on your Manta Sleep order with this link - https://tinyurl.com/Tape10Lib Use the code TAPE at checkout. Deep in West Boldon, England, stands The Wheatsheaf Pub—an unassuming location with a terrifying past. Featured on A Haunting and once voted the most haunted pub in England, this chilling hotspot has been home to poltergeist activity, gh…

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#452 How New York Got Its Name 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

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It's one of the most foundational questions we could ever ask on this show -- how did New York City get its name? You may know that the English conquered the Dutch settlement of New Netherland (and its port town of New Amsterdam) in 1664, but the details of this history-making day have remained hazy -- until now. Russell Shorto brought the world of…

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Safe and Sound: a proven program that reduces childhood abuse, neglect and trauma. Talking with Pegah Faed, CEO of Safe and Sound. 26:29

2M ago26:29

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San Francisco has over 4500 reports of child abuse annually. Safe and Sound for over 50 years has been working with at risk families to deal with the problem and prevent recurrences.

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The Zodiac Killings: Still Unsolved. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog. 39:33

2M ago39:33

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As an example of American True Crime stories, the Zodiac killings in the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and 1970s, continue to fascinate. In today's episode, we discuss the 2007 movie, Zodiac and the 2024 Netflix docuseries, This is the Zodiac speaking.

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Guest Episode: 'Succession' with Misha Calvert and Jackie Hanzl 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

On this guest episode broadcast, Misha talks about one of her favorite TV shows of all time: SUCCESSION. Misha goes in depth on the show with guest host Jackie Hanzl via Jackie’s podcast MADE, including breakdowns of which cast member delivered the best performance and why, as well as the all-time best pieces of dialogue written on the show. There’…

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The Science of Weird Shit: Why our minds conjure the Paranormal. Talking with Professor Chris French. 48:20

2M ago48:20

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Paranormal phenomena are all around us: UFOs, Telepathy, alien abductions. But what is the psychology behind such beliefs ? Anomalistic Psychology seeks to explain the psychological bases of these beliefs.

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In conversation with Dr. Deepak Srivastava, President of the Gladstone Institute. 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

The Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco is an independent biomedical research institution that empowers world class scientists to find new pathways to cure disease.

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How To Actually Change Your Life 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Have you ever tried to change your life and thought, “wow this feels damn near impossible”? In part this uphill battle is due to the fact that your brain isn’t optimizing for happiness, but for keeping you alive…i.e. maintaining the status quo and not changing. This week Misha outlines some of the surprising ways to actually achieve major life chan…

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The Strangest Paranormal Case of All Time: Gef the Talking Mongoose 1:20:14

2M ago1:20:14

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Was he a spirit, a hoax, or something else entirely? Gef the Talking Mongoose is one of the strangest paranormal cases ever recorded. In the 1930s, a small family on the Isle of Man claimed they were haunted by a mysterious talking creature with a mischievous personality. Some believed he was a ghost, others thought he was a cryptid, and skeptics c…

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#451 The New Yorker Magazine: Talk of the Town for 100 Years 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

The New Yorker turns one century old -- and it hasn't aged a day! The witty, cosmopolitan magazine was first published on February 21, 1925. And even though present-day issues are often quite contemporary in content, the magazine's tone and style still recall its glamorous Jazz Age origins. The New Yorker traces itself to members of that legendary …

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A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging. Talking with co-author Ed Thompson. 36:14

2M ago36:14

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Men have a different relationship with their health and doctors than women have. And it continues to evolve for the better as men are more likely to seek care earlier than they would have done 30 plus years ago. But there is still a cultural bias against appearing to be weak: more change is warranted.…

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Extreme Wealth is the leading social problem of our time. Author Sarah Kerr discusses her new book, Let's Talk Wealtherty. 37:21

2M ago37:21

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New tech has created many billionaires and with that, extreme wealth. With AI and other advanced technologies on the horizon, the prospect of even greater wealth creation is highly likely. But how is social policy evolving to address the social ills that accompany new technology and new wealth ?

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Top 3 Ways To Book Acting Jobs (No Agent Required) 14:52

2M ago14:52

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This week Misha lays out the top three ways you can book work for yourself as an actor…no agent or manager required! The booking “triangle” covered in this episode works for any actor at any level of training, and provides you with power and control over your own career. Our clients who really commit to this have gone from zero auditions a week to …

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At The Movies with Meyers and Young (Side Streets) 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

Greg and Tom have taken off their historian hats and have become -- movie critics? Close but not quite! This week we're giving you a 'sneak preview' of their Patreon podcast called Side Streets, a conversational show about New York City and, well, whatever interests them that week. In honor of the Academy Awards, the Bowery Boys hosts pay homage to…

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The United States, Russia and Ukraine: Peace Talks begin. Talking with noted global strategist Alp Sevimlisoy, Defense Policy expert and CEO of his Defense Representation Company. 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

President Trump has convened a meeting with Russia in Riyadh to discuss Peace in Ukraine. President Macron also convened a meeting of European leaders while President Zelensky of Ukraine is meeting with Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara. First steps to end the three year conflict.

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Presidents' Day: What do we celebrate ? Talking with Professor Jack Pitney. 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

The third Monday of February is a federal holiday established to honor our first President George Washington. But since 1970 when it was created, the holiday has evolved to acknowledge all of the 45 men who have served as President.

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Secrets of Networking 14:23

3M ago14:23

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If you struggle to network, you need to listen to this one. “Networking” can feel like such a heavy chore, but Misha breaks down four ways to make networking fun, exciting, and enjoyable! These won’t be the networking tips you’ve heard before, and they might even shock you. The bottom line is they get results. Just remember that networking isn’t ab…

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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: A Real-Life House of Horrors 39:57

3M ago39:57

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The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is one of the most notorious psychiatric hospitals in history. Thousands of patients were sent here, many never to leave. Overcrowding, experimental treatments, and horrifying conditions turned this facility into a nightmare. But what lingers within its walls today? With reports of ghostly voices, shadow figures, …

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#450 Harlem in the Jazz Age: A Renaissance in New York 1:23:32

3M ago1:23:32

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Alain Locke's classic essay "The New Negro" and the literary anthology featuring the work of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Countee Cullen and other significant black writers of the day. The rising artistic scene would soon be known as the Harlem Renaissance, one of the most important cultural movement…

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