Best John McGrail Podcasts (2024)

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Dive into DC Podcast: Dead Boy Detectives, Episodes 4-6 2:37:02

3h ago2:37:02

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The dead boys are off to solve a few more mysteries, and love is in the air. Jenny has a secret admirer. Edwin has a crush. Charles and Crystal, well we’re not sure what to say about that. Please push play and enjoy our conversation. The Silver Vox and Green Butterfly discuss episodes 4-6 of Dead Boy Detectives, streaming on Netflix. I promise it w…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Dead Boy Detectives, Episodes 1-3 2:52:41

14d ago2:52:41

2:52:41

Edwin and Charles have been running away from Death for years. This is especially interesting because they are both already dead. They are best friends and are afraid that in the afterlife they will be separated. Their mission now is to help other ghosts find peace by solving mysteries and healing the trauma that holds them here. The boys are about…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story 1:59:29

1M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

It was a dream come true when Nicole Maines brought Dreamer to life on Supergirl. Now she is a writer for DC Comics. Please join the Silver Vox and Green Butterfly as we discuss Bad Dream, Nia Nal’s origin story, written by Nicole herself. Let’s join Dreamer as she discovers her powers and writes her own future. PLUS: A breakdown of the trailer for…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Swamp Thing (2019) Episodes 9-10 2:21:40

2M ago2:21:40

2:21:40

Swamp Thing has been captured and is being tortured at an abandoned factory. Dr. Woodrue thinks his actions are justified because he plans on using what he learns to cure his wife. The curse of the Blue Devil continues to bring death and destruction. Elsewhere, Avery is seeking revenge on both the women that left him for dead in the swamp. Long sto…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Swamp Thing (2019) Episodes 7-8 2:37:25

2M ago2:37:25

2:37:25

There is a war in the swamp between the Rot and the Green. Abby may be its next casualty as she attempts to obtain a sample to study. The Sheriff and Mrs. Sunderland have formed an alliance to deal with Avery once and for all. Can Swamp Thing harness the Green to win this battle? Find out as the Silver Vox and the Green Butterfly venture back into …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Swamp Thing (2019) Episodes 4-6 2:44:00

2M ago2:44:00

2:44:00

The Green Flu is getting better but many dangers still lurk in the swamp! An infection that has been long dormant finds its way back to the living through contact with an infected corpse. This contagion plunges people into hallucinations of their greatest fears. Maria’s grief has manifested some twisted remnant of evil masquerading as the daughter …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Swamp Thing (2019) Episodes 1-3 2:27:44

3M ago2:27:44

2:27:44

Deep in the bayou something is lurking! People are coming down with an illness doctors can’t explain. The authorities call in Abby Arcane to investigate this incidence of unexplained illness. As the number of infections rises, a scientist named Alec Holland continues his research of the area. Can the information contained in his lab help Abby solve…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Justice League: Season 1, Episodes 24-26, The Savage Time 2:17:06

4M ago2:17:06

2:17:06

The Justice League is returning to the Watchtower, after a successful mission, when the ship is engulfed in a strange energy field. When they land on Earth, they find themselves in an environment that has completely changed. They discover that a man named Vandal Savage has traveled back in time to change the course of history. He has changed the ou…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Superman 2:44:55

4M ago2:44:55

2:44:55

Born inside a doomed planet Krypton, Kal-El is sent to Earth in hopes of his survival and in hopes of keeping the planet's culture alive. He lives and learns to accept all of the things that make him different until finally he takes his moniker of Superman! Join The Silver Vox and The Green Butterfly as we reminisce about this 1978 blockbuster film…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 3:01:04

5M ago3:01:04

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Arthur Curry has a lot going on. He is a husband, a hero, a new father, and King of Atlantis. Black Manta is holding a grudge against Aquaman for tearing his family apart. This villain now seeks to fracture the King's family for revenge. The baby's blood can unlock the power of a black trident that could bring destruction to land and sea. Aquaman f…

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Caregiving and Work 55:29

4M ago55:29

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We're doing something a little bit different! We're taking a shot at making video along with the podcast! You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel, or as always, you can listen in your favorite podcast app. This episode has two parts. We're first going to feature a short talk Jennifer gave at the Canadian Caregiving Summit in Ottawa a few …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Aquaman 2:43:23

6M ago2:43:23

2:43:23

A king only fights for his nation, a hero fights for everyone! The Queen always knew her son would be special. Arthur Curry was born to unite the surface and the sea. However, if his half-brother becomes Ocean Master a war will begin that will bring destruction to land and the depths of the water below. Aquaman may be a reluctant king but he is alw…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Bodies, Episodes 5-8 2:28:36

6M ago2:28:36

2:28:36

Did you see that? Can the actions of one man really cause changes over a century of time? Who really killed the man on Long Harvest Lane? The Silver Vox and Green Butterfly discuss all this and more in this week’s podcast. Join us for a thrilling conversation about the conclusion of Bodies, a new Netflix series. If you're ready, let’s dive in and g…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Bodies, Episodes 1-4 1:58:59

7M ago1:58:59

1:58:59

Four time periods. Four investigations. Is it all the same mystery? Is it the same man left murdered in the alley? Join the Silver Vox and Green Butterfly as we travel through time and analyze the first four episodes of the new Netflix series Bodies. Bodies is adapted from a DC/Vertigo comic. Please push play and enjoy the show! Cougar's Comic Corn…

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Dive into DC Podcast: The Riddler: Secrets in the Dark 2:06:09

7M ago2:06:09

2:06:09

Someone is killing the Villains of Gotham! Can Edward Nygma unravel the mystery before this vigilante kills again? Will Batman help the Riddler on this mission? This week Silver Vox and Green Butterfly dive into The Riddler: Secrets of the Dark, an audio drama presented by Spotify. We hope you will push play and enjoy the show! Cougar's Comic Corne…

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Dive into DC Podcast: My Adventures with Superman, Season 1 - Episodes 6-10 2:57:33

8M ago2:57:33

2:57:33

Jimmy has been abducted by a talking Gorilla. Killer robots are threatening Metropolis. Parasite has escaped from prison. We meet a 5th dimensional imp with his mind set on chaos. Superman is missing! General Lane is coming to Thanksgiving dinner and much, much more! This week the Silver Vox and the Green Butterfly dive into the final 5 episodes of…

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Dive into DC Podcast: My Adventures with Superman, Season 1 - Episodes 1-5 2:28:06

8M ago2:28:06

2:28:06

Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen head to the Daily Planet to start their journalism careers as interns. It is there that they meet Lois Lane. She has been an intern for a while and is not afraid to boss the boys around. Their boss Perry White wants them to do basic stuff like make coffee and fix the copier. Lois has her eye on something bigger. There is …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Superpowered: The DC Story 2:14:22

9M ago2:14:22

2:14:22

DC comics began writing stories for the world to enjoy 88 years ago in 1935. Superman flew in under the banner of Action Comics in the summer of 1938. Batman began solving crimes for Detective Comics soon thereafter. This latest name would then be shortened to the moniker of DC comics that we know today. DC Comics now gives us stories to read, as w…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Blue Beetle 3:17:06

9M ago3:17:06

3:17:06

Jaime was already a hero to his family being the first Reyes to graduate from college. When Jaime went to Kord Industries that day he was just trying to get a job but instead a pretty girl shoved a Big Belly Burger box in his hands and told him to guard it with his life. Inside the box was not a sandwich but a mysterious being that would change Jai…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Blue Beetle Files Part 2 2:29:54

9M ago2:29:54

2:29:54

As we continue to examine the character of Blue Beetle, The Silver Vox and Green Butterfly dive into a second Teen Titans film. In the Judas Contract the young heroes must deal with a traitor in their midst. Can they work together and survive the evil machinations of Deathstroke and Brother Blood? Woven throughout this exciting tale is more charact…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Blue Beetle Files Part 1 1:56:38

10M ago1:56:38

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The Blue Beetle is set to hit theaters in less than one month. Silver Vox and Green Butterfly want to dive in and explore this character. We turn to DC animation with a discussion of Justice League vs. Teen Titans. When the League is taken down by a demonic force it is up to the next generation of crime fighters to race into action. Plus an episode…

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Dive into DC Podcast: DC Pride 2023 2:35:55

10M ago2:35:55

2:35:55

Dive into DC Podcast is proud to present our discussion on DC Pride 2023. The colorful anthology features stories about Harley Quinn, Tim Drake, Jon Kent, and many more. Sample some of the adventures unfolding across the DC universe and join Silver Vox & Green Butterfly as we explore and celebrate DC Pride! Cougar's Comic Corner: Infinite Crisis (2…

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”How did we do?” : A debrief on the role of Lived Experience Advisors in a healthcare research project 1:08:41

11M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

What exactly is the best way to engage patients in a healthcare research project? Well, it's hard to say definitively. Funders like CIHR often require patient involvement, but very little direction is provided beyond general frameworks and guiding principles. Often project teams just have to sort things out on their own. So we were curious to find …

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Dive into DC Podcast: The Flash 3:14:12

11M ago3:14:12

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What if you could change the event in your life that hurt you the most? Would you do it? Would it change you? Would it change everything? All the things we experience make us who we are. If one little thing changes it can cause a cascade of changes that ripple throughout the entire universe. Then you end up with a timeline tangled like a plate of s…

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Spring Update 2023: Checking in with Jen and Em 8:51

12M ago8:51

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It's been a while since we've published an episode! We have lots on the go these days. Come hang out with Jen and Em as we wrap up the Health Policy series and share what's next. [download transcript] Mentioned in this episode: Public Engagement in Health Policy Project Supporting equity-centred engagement - A step-by-step guide with tailored resou…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox 2:51:25

12M ago2:51:25

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Barry Allen always imagined that if he had run just a little faster his mother would still be alive. If The Flash can go back in time and save her what would the consequences be? Barry awakens at his desk and everything is different. The world is on the brink of war with Wonder Woman and Aquaman battling for supremacy. They used to want to protect …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Super Friends 50th Anniversary, Part 1 2:32:09

1y ago2:32:09

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In the Great Hall of the Justice League there are assembled the world’s four greatest heroes created from the cosmic legends of the universe: SUPERMAN! WONDER WOMAN! BATMAN! AND AQUAMAN! And those three junior super friends: WENDY! MARVIN! And WONDER DOG! Their mission: To fight injustice! To right that which is wrong! And to serve all mankind! The…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Green Lantern 2:35:45

1y ago2:35:45

2:35:45

The emerald energy of willpower was harnessed to protect the galaxy billions of years ago. The Guardians of the universe needed to find recruits free of fear to wield the power of the Green Lantern rings. This immortal group of beings are going to need to find some help if they are to defeat the Parallax, an entity that uses the yellow power of fea…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Green Lantern: Beware My Power 2:22:56

1y ago2:22:56

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John Stewart was already a hero when someone from another planet gave him a powerful gift. It was a green glowing ring with many amazing powers to understand and master. Just moments after the ring touches his finger it launches John into space towards The Watchtower, the galactic stronghold of the Justice League. Will John embrace the new abilitie…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Gotham Knights Episodes 1-4 2:23:07

1y ago2:23:07

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Batman is dead! What will Gotham do without its caped crusader? Who will keep the city safe? Meet the next generation of defenders of this dangerous city. Can Batman’s son and an unlikely group of allies unravel the mysterious Court of Owls? Can they solve the murder of Bruce Wayne now known to all to be Batman? Join Silver Vox and Green Butterfly …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Shazam! Fury of the Gods 2:37:07

1y ago2:37:07

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Billy Batson has doubts about whether or not he can be a good hero. What does he have that the other heroes of this world do not? On an Earth that already has Batman, Flash, Superman, and Wonder Woman what does he have to contribute? He now finds strength in the first stable home he has ever had. He is surrounded by a family who accepts him just th…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Shazam! 2:18:47

1y ago2:18:47

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Billy Batson is trying to find his place in this world. Ever since getting separated from his mother, he has been trying to find his way back to her. In another realm, an ancient wizard is trying to find a person that is pure of heart enough to pass his magic onto - a magic powerful enough to combat the seven deadly sins. They have found their own …

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Dive into DC Podcast: Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind 2:23:21

1+ y ago2:23:21

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Harleen Quinzel is a new doctor at Arkham Asylum. She is struggling to begin her career and make enough money to pay for the medical treatment her father desperately needs. It is then that she meets “Patient J” that manages to convince her to help him escape. In exchange he promises to get the money she needs. Please join Silver Vox and I as we exp…

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Beyond Mandates: The Essential Input of Residents in Long-term Care Policy (Health Policy Series) 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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A widely-held assumption is that all residents of Long-term Care (LTC) homes are frail, elderly and in need of sweeping protections as determined by government, policy-makers and LTC home management. The reality, however, is that residents of LTC homes comprise a diverse demographic and have a wide range of needs, interests and concerns. And across…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Batman Unburied 2:20:21

1+ y ago2:20:21

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There is a serial killer in Gotham and forensic pathologist Bruce Wayne must solve the mystery before more people die! They call this maniac The Harvester because he takes body parts from each victim. Wait a minute, when did Bruce Wayne become a pathologist and where is Batman? Join Silver Vox and Green Butterfly as we attempt to unravel this mind-…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Birds of Prey: Manhunt 1:53:11

1+ y ago1:53:11

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Long before their adventures with Harley Quinn the Birds of Prey were fighting crime in Gotham. Black Canary, Huntress, and Oracle are vigilantes for hire. Join Silver Vox and Green Butterfly as we discuss their first full length comic series Manhunt. A story of international intrigue and revenge. We are going to meet many familiar faces along the …

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Dive into DC Podcast: The Flash Season 8 Wrap 2:57:31

1+ y ago2:57:31

2:57:31

It is time to catch up with the Flash before he begins his final run. We discussed Armageddon, then took on Death Storm. Now we will unpack the major plot points of the last third of season 8. Barry has lost Iris to the Still Force and Caitlin has lost Frost! Can The Flash, alongside his team and his children, stop the avatars of the negative speed…

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Critical Reflections on Public Engagement (Health Policy Series) 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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We're bringing conference vibes to the podcast and presenting a short series of critical work on public engagement from members of the Public Engagement in Health Policy team. We noted themes of: community exclusion from formal engagement processes; misalignment of goals; questions of legitimacy; and challenges of conducting community-engaged resea…

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Dive into DC Podcast: 30 Years of Batman Returns 2:58:55

1+ y ago2:58:55

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It is Christmas in Gotham and there are more people being naughty than nice. There is a Penguin man in the sewers and a Catwoman with lives to spare. Both of these villains are keeping Batman busy. Not to mention, the red triangle gang who are certainly not just clowning around. The Bat Signal is lit and it is time to press play, let’s explore what…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Justice League: Starcrossed 1:55:15

1+ y ago1:55:15

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When an alien aircraft enters Washington D.C. airspace during an international summit the Justice League leaps into action. They soon take down that ship only with the help of another unknown vessel following right behind. Hawkgirl identifies the second spaceship as belonging to her people, the Thanagarians. Their leader convinces the heroes of thi…

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Transformative Public Engagement: Pitfalls, Possibilities and Promise - keynote by Dr. Jamila Michener (Health Policy Series) 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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On September 22, 2022, the Public Engagement in Health Policy project team at McMaster University hosted a one-day conference, Reimagining public engagement in a changing world. Community members, engagement practitioners, researchers, and policymakers gathered virtually and in person to discuss the opportunities and pitfalls of public engagement a…

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Understanding Legitimacy in Public and Patient Engagement, with Katherine Boothe (Health Policy Series) 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

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What makes an engagement process legitimate? How do technical experts feel about engagement, and how have their ideas of legitimacy changed over time? These are just some of the questions we explore with our guest, Katherine (Katie) Boothe, Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at McMaster University. A recent paper of Katie's (Re…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Black Adam 2:16:41

1+ y ago2:16:41

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Teth Adam and all the residents of his country are slaves. There is a tyrannical king that seeks to work them all to death to achieve his ultimate goals. He wants to find this elusive element called Eternium that will bestow him with ultimate power. Teth only wants to protect his son. He can’t see any way out of this endless cycle of slavery. His s…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn 2:34:16

1+ y ago2:34:16

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Harley Quinn is a free woman. She has ended her toxic relationship with The Joker. When she announced this to the world via a violent explosion, she did not stop to consider the repercussions of her actions. Her connection to Mr J., a man who has a lot of power in Gotham allowed Harley to get away with a lot of mischief. Now it seems people are com…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam 1:44:14

1+ y ago1:44:14

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Billy Batson has the heart of a hero. He just wants to make his community a better place. Clark Kent invited the young man to breakfast to interview him for The Daily Planet. They are rudely interrupted when the Black Adam bursts through the diner wall. Clark quickly transforms into Superman and tells Billy to run! Deep in the subway tunnels the yo…

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Dive into DC Podcast: Justice Society World War II 1:54:16

1+ y ago1:54:16

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Hitler’s army is advancing across Europe. Along the way, the dictator is searching for magical artifacts. He truly wants to rule the world and will not stop until he has achieved his goal. The United States government calls upon an elite team of super powered beings to fight against the Nazi army. The Justice Society works alongside the allies in s…

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Deliberation, Democracy and Public Engagement: A Conversation with Kim McGrail (Health Policy Series 45:35

1+ y ago45:35

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Kim McGrail is the Scientific Director of Health Data Research Network, a CIHR funded initiative whose work in the health data space has implications for, well, everyone living in Canada. And they're keen to involve the public not just in getting input, but in providing guidance into key decisions. HDRN's work is both technical and somewhat concept…

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Dive into DC Podcast: The Sandman Episodes 6-11 2:52:56

1+ y ago2:52:56

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Morpheus has managed to recover all his magical items and is restored to full power. In his absence from the Dreaming a dangerous entity has been born. She is a vortex who possesses the power to destroy both the waking world and the dream realm. Rose Walker is completely unaware of the power that resides inside her. Her mind is completely consumed …

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Dive into DC Podcast: The Sandman Episodes 1-5 2:30:26

1+ y ago2:30:26

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When the King of Dreams is held captive by Roderick Burgess the world is left vulnerable to nightmares. A strange illness has overcome many in the population. Some people are struggling to sleep at all while others fail to wake despite the passing of many years. Can Morpheus find the artifacts that have been stolen from him and regain his power? Jo…

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Dive into DC Podcast: DC League of Super-Pets 1:56:00

2y ago1:56:00

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Members of The Justice League have been imprisoned. Now it is up to the Super-Pets to save their city from Lex Luthor and a guinea pig who also happens to be an evil genius. Can Krypto still win when a shard of kryptonite encased in cheese strips him of his power? Ace the Bat Hound and his friends from the rescue shelter are just the team Krypto ne…

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