Best The Waffling Taylors Podcasts (2025)

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MGS 3 Snake Eater: I Only Get Off My Bike If I Eat A Parrot Or Fall Dead (Part Four) 1:37:29

20d ago1:37:29

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Content Warning This episode contains references to spoilers, swearing, eating things to survive, and torture. It also contains spoilers for the ending of MGS 3: Snake Eater. Things get real. We're talking jungle survival, cold war politics, betrayal, bees (don't ask) and some emotionally heavy lifting. If any of this feels a bit much, consider thi…

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Library of Congress 42:50

5m ago42:50

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The Library of Congress has a lot of responsibilities. It’s massive in both physical scale and in scale of services. So how did it start, and how did it evolve to be the largest library in the world? Research: Cole, John Y. “America’s Greatest Library: An Illustrated History of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in Assoc…

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Three Autoimmune Diseases In Brief 38:52

2d ago38:52

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Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn’s disease are autoimmune diseases that share a lot of commonalities. This episode covers when and how they were first recognized and described. Research: Aceves-Avila, Francisco Javier et al. “The Antiquity of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Reappraisal.” The Journal of Rheumatology 2001; 28:4. Arnaud, Laurent et al. …

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SYMHC Classics: Palmer Raids Pt. 1 24:24

4d ago24:24

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Part one of this 2016 classic covers the social unrest in the U.S. after WWI. There was a fear that Communist revolutionaries would try to take over the country. Adding fuel to the fear were two bomb plots in 1919. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Jokes in Translation and the Wayback 17:33

5d ago17:33

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Holly shares her experience visiting the Meiji Jingu shrine. Tracy mentions that she never found out why the Triple Nickles used the spelling they did, and her use of the Wayback Machine for show research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Triple Nickles 38:54

7d ago38:54

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The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, also called the Triple Nickles, were the first Black paratroopers in the U.S. military, and their story is connected to the desegregation of the military after World War II. Research: 555th Parachute Infantry. “Malvin L. Brown.” http://triplenickle.com/malvinbrown.htm Aney, Warren. “Triple Nickles -- 555th Pa…

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Comparison, Clean Pants and Catherine Wheels with Jack Garratt! 47:54

10h ago47:54

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! JACK IS BACKKKK! Joining me for a round two is the brilliant, BRIT Award Winning, Singer, songwriter Jack Garratt! Jack opens up about the inspiration behind his haunting new single ‘Catherine Wheel’ and his forthcoming album ‘Pillars’, reflecting on the importance of authenticity in his creative process and how rituals …

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Emperor Meiji and the Meiji Jingu Shrine 39:08

9d ago39:08

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Emperor Meiji of Japan’s reign began in 1867, and it marks a time of significant change in the country’s history. After the emperor and his consort died in the early 20th century, the Meiji Jingu shrine was built to memorialize them. Research: Atsushi, Kawai. “Prefectures, Power, and Centralization: Japan’s Abolition of the Feudal Domains.” Nippon.…

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SYMHC Classics: All American Girls Professional Baseball League 31:52

11d ago31:52

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This 2020 episode covers the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was founded in 1943. Some of these women athletes believed they were starting on a career in professional baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Shots and Sidi 27:22

3d ago27:22

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Tracy and Holly share tetanus shot stories and discuss getting boosters. They then discuss the egos of European explorers in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Cuddling Therapy, Connection and Cold Water with Professional Cuddler Natasha Wicks 56:30

4d ago56:30

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Today I'm by Natasha Wicks — a professional cuddler and mental health therapist — to explore the transformative power of touch and the often misunderstood world of cuddle therapy. Natasha shares her unique journey into this unconventional form of healing, explaining how cuddle therapy supports emotional well-being by hel…

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay 42:22

14d ago42:22

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay was sort of a combined guide, translator and nurse, and often the supervisor of the African laborers on expeditions through eastern and equatorial Africa in the 19th century. Research: "Sidi Mubarak Bombay Unsung African adventurer." BBC History Magazine, Aug. 2023, p. 56. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A7…

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Love Your Limits: 4 Truths to Embrace and Let Go of Mom Guilt 4:07

15d ago4:07

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Ever feel like you're running on fumes, forgetting everything, and one tantrum away from tears yourself? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode of Good Day Moms, we dive into four very human frailties every mom faces: limited energy, emotional ups and downs, the deep need for rest, and the classic "mom brain." You'll hear faith-bas…

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Tetanus 38:09

16d ago38:09

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Tetanus has probably been around for most of human history, or even longer. But it’s preventable today thanks to vaccines. Research: "Emil von Behring." Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present, edited by Brigham Narins, Gale, 2008. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1619001490/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=464250e5. Ac…

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SYMHC Classics: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin 36:39

18d ago36:39

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This 2020 episode covers Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, an accomplished astronomer. She grew up in a society that didn’t really prioritize education for girls, and she was determined and creative about getting around that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Altina and Saving Babies 27:31

19d ago27:31

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Holly talks about the dynamics of Altina Schinasi's family. Tracy shares a dispute over nursing uniform procedures on the Boston Floating Hospital that played out in a trade journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Boston Floating Hospital 38:46

21d ago38:46

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The Boston Floating Hospital was a children’s hospital that operated on a boat in Boston Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Research: Berkeley Temple. “Threescore years and ten, 1827-1897: Pine Street Church ; Berkeley Street Church ; Berkley Temple.” Boston : Press of Samuel Usher, 1897. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/0084165…

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Singing, Strength and Self Belief with Sydnie Christmas! 44:19

13d ago44:19

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Joining Taylor for a waffle is the exceptionally talented Sydnie Christmas! Sydnie Christmas is the powerhouse vocalist who stole the nation’s heart as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024. Known for her emotional performances and unforgettable voice, Sydnie opens up about her journey through the music industry, her r…

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Altina Schinasi 39:28

23d ago39:28

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Altina Schinasi is known as the inventor of cat-eye glasses, but she was also an artist, a documentarian, and an activist. And she was very frank about her own faults and bad decisions. Research: “Altina Schinasi 1924 (1907-1999).” Helen Temple Cook Library. Dana Hall School. https://library.danahall.org/archives/danapedia/alumnae/altina-schinasi-1…

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When Your Effort Feels Pointless Don't Forget Daniel 9:26 3:17

23d ago3:17

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Ever feel like you poured everything out—your energy, your prayers, your planning—only to end the day with dishes still in the sink, kids still arguing, and your heart wondering, What’s the point? In this episode, we’re taking a look at Daniel 9:26 where it looked like all of Jesus’s efforts led to nothing. Desolation still came. But Daniel’s story…

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SYMHC Classics: Franz Nopsca 26:39

25d ago26:39

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This 2019 episode covers Baron Franz Nopcsa, who lived an adventurous, scholarly life, funded entirely by his family money. He identified dinosaurs, inserted himself into Albanian politics, and wrote volumes and volumes of books and papers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Small Fruit Division and Dorseys 17:12

26d ago17:12

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Holly waxes rhapsodic about fruit. Tracy talks about planning an episode about William Henry Dorsey but then finding she needed to include his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Two Dorseys: Thomas J. and William Henry 36:59

28d ago36:59

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Thomas J. Dorsey liberated himself from enslavement and became one of the most sought-after caterers in Philadelphia. His son William Henry Dorsey was born a free Black man before the Civil War, and became an artist, collector and scrapbooker. Research: "Thomas J. Dorsey." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 90, Gale, 2011. Gale In Context: U.S. His…

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Eponymous Foods: Fruits 32:53

1M ago32:53

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This installment of eponymous food stories is entirely about fruits. We’ve got a berry, a pome, and a citrus, all with varying degrees of documentation. Research: “A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Algeria.” Office of the Historian. U.S. Department of State. https://his…

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SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut 36:19

1M ago36:19

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This 2019 episode covers Hatshepsut, who sent a huge expedition to Punt in the 15th century B.C.E. The expedition to Punt is also an important and illustrative part of Hatshepsut’s reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Wanda’s Motivations 15:33

1M ago15:33

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Holly shares a theory on why Wanda Gág didn’t drink. There is also discussion of Gág’s medical issues and how they were handled by doctors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Heartbreak, Healing & Happiness with Ellie Forsythe 1:01:53

28d ago1:01:53

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Joining me in the studio is the brilliant Ellie Forsyth! Ellie joins me for a waffle about her journey to happiness, healing, and self-discovery. Ellie opens up about her formative years, the emotional armour she built through family dynamics, and her career in the prison service, which reinforced her need to appear stro…

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Wanda Gág, Part 2 30:46

1M ago30:46

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After struggling to raise her siblings and start an art career, Wanda Gág’s life changed almost instantly with the publication of her first children’s book. Part two of her story looks at how her books sustained her financially so she could also make the art she wanted. Research: Anderson, Phil. "Gág, Wanda (1893–1946)." MNopedia, Minnesota Histori…

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Wanda Gág, Part 1 33:58

1M ago33:58

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As an artist and writer Wanda Gág is well known for her children’s books. But this first of two parts about her life covers her own unusual childhood, which went from quirky fun to intense hardship when her father died. Research: Anderson, Phil. "Gág, Wanda (1893–1946)." MNopedia, Minnesota Historical Society. http://www.mnopedia.org/person/g-g-wan…

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SYMHC Classics: Theda Bara 38:43

1M ago38:43

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This 2022 episode covers Theda Bara, often referenced as the first sex symbol. Photos of her are synonymous with the word vamp, and 100 years later, still have a certain mysterious appeal. But what was she really like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: So You Hate Waffles 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Tracy talks about how current events are causing disruptions in work on the podcast. She also discusses the way headlines often misrepresent alleged discoveries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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MGS 3 Snake Eater: I Only Get Off My Bike If I Eat A Parrot Or Fall Dead (Part Three) 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

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A Note from Jay Hey all, I promise that I'll update the website with the show notes for these episodes some day. Life has gotten super hectic recently. But, on thing has happened: I now have an internet connection! Like, a proper, high-speed one, with a router that has blinky lights on it and everything. — Jay Squidge, Alyxa, and Nomad (of the amaz…

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Loneliness, Masculinity & Mental Health with Dan Shrigley 52:04

1M ago52:04

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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! Joining me in the studio is the brilliant Dan Shrigley! Dan Shrigley joins me for a deep dive into the often unspoken challenges of men's mental health, loneliness, and the journey of personal growth. Together, we explore how personal experiences shape our mental well-being, the struggles that can arise as we evolve, and…

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Unearthed! in Spring 2025, Part 2 38:50

1M ago38:50

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Part two of the spring 2025 installment of Unearthed! features the potpourri category, plus drones/radar/lidar, books and letters, animals, edibles and potables, shipwrecks, swords (sort of) and cats. Research: Roque, Nika. “Maria Orosa, fellow World War II heroes laid to rest at San Agustin Church.” GMA Integrated News. 2/14/2025. https://www.gman…

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When a 'Good Day' Just Means No One Cried (Including You) 3:33

1M ago3:33

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What if a “good day” doesn’t look like productivity, smiles, or perfectly packed lunches? What if, instead, it means you made it through the day without falling apart — or even if you did, you still showed up? In this powerful and permission-giving episode, we unpack what a “good” day can actually mean in modern motherhood, especially during season…

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Unearthed! in Spring 2025, Part 1 40:22

1M ago40:22

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The first part of our springtime edition of Unearthed! for 2025 features so many updates! There are also finds related to Egypt and artwork. Research: Roque, Nika. “Maria Orosa, fellow World War II heroes laid to rest at San Agustin Church.” GMA Integrated News. 2/14/2025. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/936107/maria-orosa-fellow-…

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SYMHC Classics: George Wallace 28:54

2M ago28:54

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This 2016 episode covers George Wallace, one of the most prominent voices against the Civil Rights Movement and its objectives. He spent multiple campaigns for both governor and president on an explicitly pro-segregation platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: The Tricky Topic 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Tracy shares how she went from concern that there wouldn't be enough research material for an episode to developing this week's topic into two. Both Tracy and Holly discuss their family connections to the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Vietnam Draft Board Raids, Part 2 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Vandalism at draft board offices as U.S. involvement in Vietnam was escalating was deeply divisive. Opponents of the war were stereotyped as dirty hippies and sanctimonious white college kids, but the anti-Vietnam-war movement in the U.S. was really broad. Research: "Statement: the Boston Eight" Newsletter. ULS Digital Collections. https://digital.…

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Navigating Identity, Culinary Exploration and Pure Shores with Omar Foster 51:03

2M ago51:03

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We're back babyyyy! Joining me for my first waffle of 2025 is the brilliant Omar Foster! Omar is an incredibly talented chef and MasterChef finalist known for his bold flavours and creative flair in the kitchen. With a passion for modern twists on traditional dishes, Omar has quickly become a standout voice in the culinary world. His journey on Mas…

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F2's Joshua Dürksen on Meeting Lewis Hamilton & Sopa Paraguaya 44:01

1M ago44:01

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Formula 2's Joshua Dürksen joins the Feeder Series Podcast as he heads into his second #f2 season, with host Jim Kimberley and Calla Kra-Caskey asking your questions. #formula2 #paraguay #roadtof1 Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel!Who says junior single-seater reporting has to be boring? The Feeder Series crew is here to …

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Vietnam Draft Board Raids, Part 1 43:02

2M ago43:02

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The draft board raids were part of an antiwar movement, largely grounded in Catholic religious convictions, that spanned almost four years. Part one covers the basic context of the Vietnam War and why the U.S. was involved in the first place, and the earliest raids on draft boards. Research: "Statement: the Boston Eight" Newsletter. ULS Digital Col…

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SYMHC Classics: Lucille Ball 28:00

2M ago28:00

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This 2017 episode covers Lucille Ball, the grande dame of American comedy. The famed star worked in modeling, radio and film, but she really made her mark in television, and her work set the standard for the TV sitcom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Dorothy and Strawberries 17:07

2M ago17:07

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Tracy and Holly talk about Dorothy Arzner's reluctance to talk about her past projects. Holly questions some of the statistics about strawberry consumption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Strawberries 37:23

2M ago37:23

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The story of how strawberries went from small forage item to one of the world’s most popular fruits – though they're technically not a true fruit – involves lots of crossbreeding experimentation, as you might expect, but also a bit of spy craft. Research: “A Transatlantic Tango: The Story of the Strawberry. Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.…

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Dorothy Arzner 44:42

2M ago44:42

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Dorothy Arzner wasn’t the first female film director in the U.S., but she was really the only one working in the studio system during most of the period that’s known as the Hollywood Golden Age. Her short career was still incredibly prolific. Research: "Dorothy Arzner." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 2022. Gale In Context: U.S. Histo…

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SYMHC Classics: William Desmond Taylor Murder 43:16

2M ago43:16

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This 2017 episode covers the early days of Hollywood, and its reputation for debauchery. When a high-profile director was murdered, it added to that image, and revealed that Taylor, like so many in Hollywood, had lots of secrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Strikes and Dear Kurt 20:18

2M ago20:18

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Tracy talks about the difficulty of finding English-language writing about another strike she'd like to cover. Holly talks about why Kurt Vonnegut appeals so deeply to teenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Shake it off: Tackling Mom Guilt with a Little Bit of Taylor Swift and 1 John 3:20 3:25

2M ago3:25

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We all have those moments—snapping at the kids, missing a school deadline, or staring at a mountain of laundry. And then guilt creeps in, making you question if you're doing enough. But here’s the truth: you are a good mom. One tough moment or messy day doesn’t define you. In this episode, we’re kicking mom guilt to the curb and embracing grace ins…

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Live From ICC: Kurt Vonnegut 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Holly is joined by guest host Bryan Young for a live show at Indiana Comic Con, focused on the life and work of the author Kurt Vonnegut, known for his dark humor and dystopian visions of the future. Research: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Kurt Vonnegut". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Feb. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Vo…

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