Best PDC Music Podcasts (2024)

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Get Lit: George Koors and LJ Pemberton 47:35

3d ago47:35

47:35

Join us as we explore what librarians and libraries do. Did you know for example that you can read The Paris Review on PressReader if you have a library card? Also, keeping in theme, we hear from Takoma Park librarians, Writer and Adult Librarian George Koors about his novel Always the Wanderer, and writer LJ Pemberton, whose acclaimed novel Still …

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All Things Local: Diving With a Purpose 55:26

4M ago55:26

55:26

In this episode, host Olubunmi Bakare speaks with Kamau Sadiki. Kamau is a Board of Directors member and Lead Instructor with Diving With A Purpose (DWP), an organization committed to resurrecting the stories of shipwrecks involved in the Transatlantic Era of African Enslavement (TEAE) through maritime archaeology. They discuss his mission to find …

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What the Tech: What is Cryptocurrency? 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

In this epsiode, we tackle Cryptocurrency with guest Adam Zarazinski. Adam is the CEO of Inca Digital, a local Veteran-owned and run company that helps businesses understand and use Cryptocurrency and related technologies. In our interview, Adam breaks down cryptocurrency- what it is, how it works, how to avoid crypto scams, and more. Have you been…

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Justin Moyer 🎵 Light Beams 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Featuring: Justin Moyer Music: Light Beams Discussing Coffee Carafes ☕️ Oxygen Bars 🌬️ & Smoking Mike Watt on the bass 🎺 https://lightbeams.bandcamp.com/album/wild-life Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and…

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Get Lit: New Year 26:11

5M ago26:11

26:11

credits: swirling winter wind gusty grains sand.flac by Kyles is licensed under the CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication license. https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/454213/ Arctic by Sonically Sound is licensed under the Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 License. https://freesound.org/people/sonically_sound/sounds/612871/ Hand Be…

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Get Lit: Winter Holiday Edition 53:26

7M ago53:26

53:26

Join us as we explore the winter holiday season. We hear from writers Kim Renay Anderson and Rev. Veronica Graves, listen to the ending of The Dead by James Joyce and ruminate over what it is that’s so important about these days. Is it just the food? Is it the religious aspects? Is it family? What is it? Credits The Lass of Aughrim. Traditional. Pe…

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Sean Connell 🎵 Foul Swoops 47:29

7M ago47:29

47:29

Featuring: Sean Connell Music: Foul Swoops Discussing Union Arts 🎭 sharing burgers 🤢 & Ben and Sean's tender childhood moments 🥹 https://foulswoops.bandcamp.com/album/foul-swoops Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-sup…

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All Things Local: Climate Change in the District 34:43

7M ago34:43

34:43

In this episode Erin Garnaas-Holmes lead climate adaptation planner with the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment's Urban Sustainability Administration joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss climate change and the effects it will have on the District. Bus Stop by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. https://…

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Get Lit: Halloween Tales 40:21

8M ago40:21

40:21

Get Lit with Halloween this year as we take a look at why people like scary stories, then hear an eerie story from local writer Margaret Roberts Drucker and listen to a poems from Adelaide Crapsey and Anne Boleyn. Credits Halloween Episode Horror Background Atmosphere For Suspenseful Moments by UNIVERSFIELD Is licensed under 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.…

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What the Tech: Extended Reality 44:52

8M ago44:52

44:52

In our third episode of "What the Tech", we learn about Extended Reality (which includes Virtual and Augmented Reality) from local expert Joseph Cathey of Capitol Interactive. We discuss what it is, some examples of how it's being used locally for education and art, and where it might be going in the future.…

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Daniele Yandel from 🙏 Priests 🎵 Sunday Compost 57:01

8M ago57:01

57:01

Complaining is Fun! 🗣️ featuring: Daniele Yandel, music: Sunday Compost Discuss Touring 🚐 Cure vs Smiths 🥀 and of course Slugs! 🐌 https://sundaycompost.bandcamp.com/album/the-space-between Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This i…

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Get Lit: Fall Folklore 32:47

9M ago32:47

32:47

Credits: Ambience, Nightlife by Inspector J is licensed under the Attribution 4.0 License. https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352514/ Blind Haitian singer on Place Boyer (Petillon Ville, Port au Prince) by Felix.Blumeis licensed under the Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 License. https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/396104/ Buck…

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End of Sounds 🔇with Rory O'Connor 🎵Nitemoves & Tycho 52:26

9M ago52:26

52:26

Featuring: Rory O'Connor Music: Nitemoves Discuss Pneumatic tubes👩‍🔬 tying shoes👞 strippers & aliens🥵👽and of course parsley https://nitemoves.bandcamp.com/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing …

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What The Tech: Chat GPT 19:36

9M ago19:36

19:36

In our second episode of "What the Tech", we talk about Chat GPT, the Artificial Intelligence-powered chat service. We learn a bit about what it is, how to use it, what to use it for, and some of its pros and cons.By caleb bess, chelsea kirkland

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I'm a Sockman 🧦 with Awad 🎵 Clear Channel 48:30

10M ago48:30

48:30

Featuring: Awad Bilal, Music: Clear Channel Discuss Yoko Ono🕶️ Toe Nails👣 and Ranking Bands by Butts🍑 https://clch.bandcamp.com/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing money!)…

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All Things Local: A Mixtape from Real World History 2022-2023 52:09

11M ago52:09

52:09

In the Real World History program, DC high school students study the Great Migration by reading The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and conducting oral history interviews with people who came to the DC region as part of the Migration. Listen to a series of clips from the 2022-2023 cohort of Real World History curated by two of the student …

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What the Tech: Passwords 24:48

1y ago24:48

24:48

In our first episode of “What the Tech”, we’re starting with the basics, passwords. They’re something that we all have to use and often forget, so we’ll get into why we have to use them, how to make good ones that you won’t forget, and what’s next in the world of passwords.By DC Public Library

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The Brown Spot™ 🟤 with Chris Richards 🎵TK Echo 55:45

1y ago55:45

55:45

Featuring: Chris Richards, Music: TK Echo 🐚 Wham Bam Right in the Clam! 😳 Discuss Gary Oldman👴🏻 Music Critics🤔 Punk Love🖤 and yet again Pants👖 Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing money!)…

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Bring a Bushel of Crabs to My Show🦀 with Amanda MacKaye 🎵 Bed Maker 48:49

1y ago48:49

48:49

Featuring: Amanda MacKaye, Music: Bed Maker 🐛Well I'll Be a Blue Nosed Gopher! 😳 Discussing The Ronaldverse 🌮 Punks getting nicer 😋 and yet again Pants 😫 Bed Maker can be heard here - https://bedmakerdc.bandcamp.com/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate…

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All Things Local: Discovering Nature in the DMV 44:23

1y ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, host Olubunmi Bakare is joined by Ana Ka'ahanui and Stella Tarnay, founders of Capital Nature and Forest Health and Community Outreach Specialist, Kasey Yturralde of the DC Department of Transportation's Urban Forestry Division. They discuss exploring and learning about the natural environment in Washington, DC and the surrounding …

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"Bring the Jackness" with Laura Harris 🎵 The Owners 41:45

1y ago41:45

41:45

Featuring: Laura Harris, Music: The Owners 💫 Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party! Discussing Parrots 🦜 Dating someone with your parents name 😳 and don't forget Bizmarck 😉 Owners can be heard here - https://theowners1.bandcamp.com/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ He…

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All Things Local: Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, DC 37:05

1y ago37:05

37:05

In honor of Women's History Month, author, professional archivist and historian Dr Ida Jones joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss her work , Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, DC : Activism and Education in Logan Circle. Jones also discusses her role as a part of the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation . ---------------------------------…

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DCPL Presents Sustainably Social: In Conversation With Carolyn Becker of Goodwill Greater Washington and DC Vegan Life 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

44:25

**From 2018**On this episode of DCPL Presents, we sit down with Carolyn Becker, digital communications manager of Goodwill Greater Washington and founder of the popular Instagram account, DC Vegan Life. With a passion for sustainable living and tasty vegan treats, Caroyln explores how she uses social media to create community, promote sustainabilit…

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All Things Local: Remembering Dorothy Porter Wesley 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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In this episode Janet Sims-Wood, author of Dorothy Porter Wesley at Howard University: Building a Legacy of Black History, joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss the life and legacy of Dorothy Porter Wesley. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chilling by …

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All Things Local: Preserving the BLM Memorial Fence 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

In this episode Olubunmi Bakare is joined by by activists Nadine Seiler and Karen Irwin along with archivists Aliza Leventhal and Laura Farley to discuss their mission to preserve artifacts from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, DC. Link to Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Artifact Collection https://www.dclibrary.org/node/69429 …

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All Things Local: Adebayo Folarin is Mr Entertainment 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

35:41

In this episode Olubunmi Bakare interviews Adebayo "De' De' " Folarin . De' De' is a comedian, DC Public Library Technician and vocalist for the Washington, DC based Go-Go band, Rare Essence. He discuses his life growing up in Washington, DC and how he became a multi-talented entertainer. ************************************************************…

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Coffee is Best Served Cold☕ with Mike Andre 🎵 Sensor Ghost 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

42:09

Music: Sensor Ghost, Guest: Mike Andre 💫 Heavens to murgatroyd! 💫 Discussing Pockets 🤔 4 Square🔲 and of course Elephant Vaginas 😏 Sensor Ghost can be heard here - https://soundcloud.com/sensorghost Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @pearieso…

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Preserving Native American Artifacts at MLK Library 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

51:57

For Native American Heritage Month, we discuss the archaeological artifacts archived at the MLK Library with State Archaeologist Ruth Tricolli, Chief Jesse James Swann of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, and Armand Lione of the DC Native History Project. We reveal what these artifacts tell us about the Indigenous peoples who made a home and livelihood i…

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All Things Local: Go Go Live 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

50:08

In celebration of DC Public Library's Go Go Preservation Week, we are revisiting a previously aired podcast. Host Olubunmi Bakare talks with author Natalie Hopkinson to discuss her book Go-Go Live. For more information, please visit https://www.dclibrary.org/gogoBy Natalie Hopkinson, Olubunmi Bakare

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All Things Local: The Till Trilogy 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

50:28

On this episode of All Things Local, host Natalie Campbell is joined by playwright Ifa Bayeza and Mosaic Theater's artistic director Reginald Douglas to discuss The Till Trilogy, playing through November 20th at Mosaic Theater. DC Public Library's Adult Services Coordinator David Quick also joins the conversation talk about the Library's ongoing pa…

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All Things Local : Halloween Edition 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

46:44

On this episode host Olubunmi Bakare interviews Supervisory Librarian of the Chevy Chase Library and paranormal investigator Tracy Myers. They discuss ghosts and paranormal activity. Both speakers share their experiences with paranormal activity.By olubunmi bakare, tracy myers

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9th & G: Una conversación un restaurantero en DC 1:06:32

1+ y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

This podcast is in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Rafael Ulloa, vicepresidente ejecutivo de contenido para El Tiempo Latino DC, entrevista a Luis Reyes, restaurantero, de Laurel Plaza para el mes de la Herencia Hispana.By DC Public Library

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9th & G: Una conversación con el fundador del Teatro Gala 1:06:32

1+ y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

This podcast is in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Rafael Ulloa, vicepresidente ejecutivo de contenido para El Tiempo Latino DC, entrevista a Hugo Medrano, fundador del Teatro Gala en Columbia Heights, Washington, DC para el mes de la Herencia Hispana.By DC Public Library

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All Things Local: From DC to Broadway 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

On this episode, Washington, DC native, author, filmmaker, and performer Ronald "Smokey" Stevens sits down with host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss his life and work as a performer.By Ronald "Smokey" Stevens, Olubunmi Bakare

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Snot Vampires🧛 with Emma Baker 🎵 Flasher 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

Music: Flasher, Guest: Emma Baker 💫 Schwing! 💫 Discussing Boats 🚣‍♀️ Eggs🍳 and of course the Dark creatures of the nose 😛 https://flasher.band/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing money!)…

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Let's Talk About Yodeling🗣️ with Katie Alice Greer 1:00:37

2y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Music: Katie Alice Greer, Guest: Katie Alice Greer 💥Big bucks💰no whammies! 👺 Discussing yodeling🗣️ Carrots🍆 and Dogs😹 https://www.katiealicegreer.com/ Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing money…

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Museums and the COVID-19 Pandemic 34:12

2y ago34:12

34:12

Treasure by Ketsa was used in the introduction and ending of this episode. For more information visit the link below. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/mini-lp/treasure/By Amy Landau, Olubunmi Bakare

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Mr. Jones, with Leah 🎵 Brnda 28:36

2y ago28:36

28:36

Music: Brnda, Guest: Leah Here ye! 🔔 Here ye! 🔔 Discussing Counting Crows🦆 Mopeds 🚁 and Demonic Puns 😈 Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld.buzzsprout.com/ Help keep us on air! Donate on venmo @peariesol (This is self-supported and I am losing money!)…

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All Things Local: Remembering Malcolm X: A Conversation with A. Peter Bailey Part 2 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

*Original air date: November 6, 2018.* On this episode, A Peter Bailey joins host host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss the aftermath of Malcolm X's assassination, his career as a journalist working for Ebony and Jet magazines and in Black theatre. This is part two of their conversation.By A. Peter Bailey, Olubunmi Bakare

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All Things Local: Remembering Malcolm X : A Conversation with A.Peter Bailey Part 1 47:33

2y ago47:33

47:33

*Original air date: September 24, 2018.* A. Peter Bailey is an author, journalist and playwright and lecturer. On this episode, he joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss his early life, personal relationship with Malcolm X and witnessing Malcolm X's assassination. This episode is part one of their conversation.…

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This is so Stupid with Gideon & Ecstatic International 47:18

2y ago47:18

47:18

Our kickoff episode for Season 2 🥈 with our new co-host Jacky! Feat music 🎸 from Ecstatic International and a conversation with Gideon! We discuss communal underwear, the art of repenting, and Ben has a new invention! https://ecstaticinternational.bandcamp.com Email us with questions and suggestions - wiggly.world.club@gmail.com https://wigglyworld…

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Get Lit: Newbery-centric DCPL Podcast 16:44

2y ago16:44

16:44

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the John Newbery Medal, children's staff at the DC Public Library discuss their favorite books that have won the prize, one of the two most prestigious awards for children's literature in the United States.By Aryssa Damron

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All Things Creative: I Am More Than My Hair 42:04

2y ago42:04

42:04

From 2019. On this episode, author, photographer and filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham joins DC Public Library's Olubunmi Bakare to discuss photography, filmmaking, and her current project I Am More Than My Hair: My Outward Appearance Does Not Define Me. In 2022 I Am More than My Hair was nominated as an official selection for the 30th Anniversary of th…

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Special: Celebrating National Library Week with Alysha Clark 34:11

2y ago34:11

34:11

A discussion with Washington Mystics Player, Alysha Clark about her love for reading, National Library week, and her appreciation for library staff.By Alysha Clark, Tora Burns

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NINTH&G: A conversation with outgoing Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton 49:33

2y ago49:33

49:33

In this episode of NINTH & G, DC Public Library Adult Services Coordinator, David Quick speaks with an outgoing Urban Libraries Council President and CEO, Susan Benton and DC Public Library Executive Director, Richard Reyes-Gavilan.By Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Susan Benton, David Quick, Urban Libraries Council, DC Public Library

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All Things Local: Second Chances with Marcus Bullock 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

At the age of 15, Marcus Bullock was sentenced to eight years in a maximum security prison. Today he is the CEO of Flikshop, a company he founded that helps keep families connected to their loved ones while they are incarcerated. Marcus sits down with host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss what led to his incarceration and his drive to become an entrepren…

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Access This: Slavery & Disability, A relationship that shapes disability in America today 57:54

2+ y ago57:54

57:54

Deborah and Dr. Dea Boster discuss the themes from the historian's book African American Slavery and Disability: Bodies, Property and Power in the Antebellum South, 1800-1860By DC Public Library

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The People's Podchive 20:38

2+ y ago20:38

20:38

Black Studies Collection at The People’s Archive Black Studies digital resources Buses are a comin' : memoir of a freedom rider by Charles Person, with Richard Rooker The Griots' cookbook : rare and well-done by Alice McGill, Mary Carter Smith & Elmira Washington Where is My Place? Experimental Arts Community Building and Re-Building in Washington,…

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All Things Local: African American Genealogy 41:03

2+ y ago41:03

41:03

Linda Crichlow White, President of the DC Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss the origin of AAHGS and shares tips for those who are beginning their genealogical research. ***This episode originally aired in February of 2020 on Full Service Radio.…

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Discussing Pants with Jacky & Des Demonas (part 2) 42:43

2+ y ago42:43

42:43

Continuing our tantalizing convo with guest Jacky (from Des Demonas and Foul Swoops)! Featuring music from Des Demonas. We talk aliens, coffee, DC music, Jacky's dreams, and Ben's enemies. "Remember Wiggly World? They're back... this time in pod form!" - BBC https://intheredrecords.com/collections/des-demonas Email us with questions and suggestions…

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