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Tom Wilmer’s Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel podcast — recorded live on location across America and around the world — showcases the arts, culture, music, nature, history, science, wine and spirits, brewpubs, the culinary arts and more. He covers nouns and verbs: people, places, things, and action — everything from baseball to exploring South Pacific atolls, and interviewing the "real" Santa Claus in the Arctic. Tom's feature, recorded live at Harland & Wolfe Shipyards in Belfast Northern ...
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Hello and welcome to 'A Wee Bit Of War', a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Northern Ireland during the Second World War. I'm your host Scott Edgar. I have been researching the history of the Second World War in Northern Ireland for over a decade. I run the online platform https://wartimeni.com (WartimeNI), which features hundreds of articles as well as over 2,000 people and places with stories connected to the time. While some stories such as the Belfast Blitz and the arrival of ...
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SEASON 3 is out now. Join me as i take Bernie and my car and go on a roadtrip around Europe. Doing an awkward route but chasing clubs! Seeking joy and putting on shows wherever they will have me. SEASON 2 is up now! Hello! I am back, it's ten years since What Would Beyonce Do?! and I am turning 40 this year so join me as i embark on a Best of my one woman show, show!! TOUR Season 1 Following me chatting on my stand up tour in Autumn 2021. Hello, I am Luisa Omielan, creator of one woman stand ...
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The lads are back to talk more of how the Belfast Giants are preparing for the season ahead. And we have the name of TWO new signings! And we chat to Kell Beattie, Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Kingdom Of The Giants
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In remembrance of an Alcatraz ex-con and his fresh-mown-grass epiphanous moment
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A Best-of-the-Best Journeys podcast with Alcatraz ex-con two years before he passed away, originally recorded August 2015By Tom Wilmer
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Dauntless Filipino-Americans who volunteered to serve in WWII
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Author Marie Silva Vallejo talks about the First and Second Filipino Battalions that returned to the Philippines with the Allied liberation forces, chronicled in her newly released book, Dauntless.By Tom Wilmer
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Cast Out of Eden--John Muir’s dark side revealed
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Author Robert Aquinas McNalley shares tales of John Muir and his racist attitudes in his new book, Cast out of EdenBy Tom Wilmer
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Main Street de Las Vegas propels a vibrant Northern New Mexico community
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Michael Peranteau shares insights about the community non-profit that shines a light on local businesses in Las Vegas, New Mexico.By Tom Wilmer
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California Cadet Corps—teaching leadership skills
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Major Tate Burns with the California Cadet Corps offers insights about the program for students ranging in age from 12 years-old through 18.By Tom Wilmer
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Creating and managing affordable housing in San Luis Obispo County
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Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Scott Collins, Executive Director, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.By Tom Wilmer
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Exploring the Giant Skillet in Las Vegas, New Mexico and nearby Fort Union
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Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Isaac Sandoval owner of the Skillet in Las Vegas, New Mexico followed by a visit with Ranger Mike Weinstein at Fort Union National MonumentBy Tom Wilmer
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New Mexico Highlands University—nurturing our forests
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Join grad-student Noah Aragon as he shares insights about the Forestry Department's multiple missions to shepherd our forests
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Artists, murals & thrifting in Old Town Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Artists, murals & thrifting in Old Town Las Vegas, New MexicoBy Tom Wilmer
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Housing the Nation—a new book offers compendium of social equity insights
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Architectural historian and NYC architect discuss social equity, architecture and hope for the Future of affordable housing detailed in new book—Housing the Nation.By Tom Wilmer
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Incubating the future at Cal Poly State University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Professor Thomas Katona shares cool insights about Cal Poly’s high-tech incubator, accelerator Hot-HouseBy Tom Wilmer
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Renaissance in Las Vegas, New Mexico anchored by historic Hotel Castañeda
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A conversation with architectural-visionary preservationist Allan AffeldtBy Tom Wilmer
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Cincinnati’s Red Bikes & Tri-State Trails for pleasure & commuting
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Discover outdoor adventuring, and commuting along Tri State Trails aboard Cincy Red BikesBy Tom Wilmer
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Living & Loving Unapologetically--a conversation with author, Harpreet Ghumman
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C-Suite consultant, Harpreet Ghumman shares her life journey and her new book, Living & Loving Unapologetically.By Tom Wilmer
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Urban Émigrés find paradise in historic Las Vegas, New Mexico
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join Jan and Frank Beurskens, and Cindy Collins as they share stories of discovery and settling in Northern New Mexico’s authentic Las VegasBy Tom Wilmer
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Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance—stewarding Northern New Mexico’s land
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Lea Knutson, Executive Director of Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance shares tales of impressive stewardship initiatives--post Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire.By Tom Wilmer
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The original Las Vegas—New Mexico's history, architecture, culture and cuisine
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Tom Wilmer visits with retired Las Vegas New Mexico park ranger; architectural historian; and restaurateur at the historic Plaza HotelBy Tom Wilmer
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One man’s tenacity transformed Cincinnati with advent of Major League Soccer team
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Lifelong Cincinnati resident, Jeff Berding had a vision—create a professional soccer team, build a purpose built stadium and thus transform the West End community.By Tom Wilmer
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Christiansburg, Virginia’s iconic Starlite Drive-In celebrates 72nd anniversary
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Brenda Flora shares tales of Christiansburg, Virginia’s historic Starlite Drive InBy Tom Wilmer
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Cincinnati’s Arts Wave—innovative arts funding since 1927
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Discover why Cincinnati’s Arts Wave is a national trendsetter for funding and propelling the artsBy Tom Wilmer
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The Boys are Back, for the first Off Season Special of the year. Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by JJ Piccinich, new Netminder Tom McCollum and Head Coach Adam Keefe. They will also reveal another name on the Belfast Giants Roster LIVE on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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And the curtain closes on the 24th season of the Belfast Giants with a 3-1 Playoff Final defeat to the Sheffield Steelers. In the final show of the season, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth combine to look at the weekends action, discuss the winners and losers of the season and look ahead to what needs addressed in the season to come. We want to than…
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With two victories over the Coventry Blaze, the Belfast Giants return to the Playoff Final Four! Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth will join together again to look ahead at the final weekend of the season. Jeff Mason and Charlie Curti give an insight to the Giants preparation. Mark Brooks, Commercial Director of the EIHL, pops by for a chat about the…
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The Regular Season is complete, with 3 points from 4 against the Sheffield Steelers at home. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the weekends action. Jacob Friend will join us. As will Coventry Blaze Head Coach Danny Stewart ahead of the Quarter Finals of the EIHL Playoffs. We'll congratulate the Player of the Month, commiserate the 9th and 10th…
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On this weeks Podcast we look back at two trips to Ice Arena Wales & a home shut out win over the "Massive" Glasgow Clan. We are joined by the "Easter Bunny" Jasmine Parker, the wonderful Laura Small, Belfast Giants very own #1 Jackson Whistle, a very special guest from the Nation of Texas, and whoever else knocks at the door while we are on the ai…
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Two OT Battles for the Belfast Giants, one more successful than the other. There's a few things to unpack as the Playoff loom large on the horizon. Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by David Goodwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Kingdom Of The Giants
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With a little over a month until Playoff Finals Weekend in Nottingham, the Belfast Giants took 2 wins over Guildford as they try to ramp up to the post season. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined this week by Giants Captain Mark Cooper, Fife Head Coach Tom Coolen, and Friend of the Show, Dundee's Marc LeFebvre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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A Split weekend for the Belfast Giants against the Sheffield Steelers, however the Giants become mathematically eliminated from the race from the EIHL title. Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will pour over the action, discuss the 5 year reign of the Belfast Giants as Champions, and are joined by George Awada and Matt McLeod Learn more about your ad …
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We look back at a Six Point Week with reviews of the home trilogy versus Stars & Blaze, we are joined by your Belfast Giants #17 Oliver "O.C." Cooper and we ponder over who may pick up the AVFTB Player of The Month Award for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Following the tragic news of the death of Coventry Blaze assistant coach, Dayle Keen, the lads will be joined by 3 on 3 podcast member and Coventry Blaze Fan, Scott Findlay, to pay tribute to one of the true characters of the Elite Ice Hockey League. Patrick, Davy and Simon will briefly look over the weekend's mixed results against Fife and Notting…
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After a split "week-end" versus Manchester, we look back and review the action. We'll be joined by a man that is no stranger to either locker room in brand new dad, Ciaran Long. We'll preview the upcoming games as we welcome Fife to East Belfast before travelling to Lower Parliment Street on Sunday to take on those Panthers of Nottingham #NFNF. Tun…
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A 4 point weekend for the Belfast Giants, something that should never be taken for granted. Wins in Glasgow and a bruiser in Dundee brought a successful trip for Adam Keefe's men. Patrick, Davy and Simon will consider the results and ramifications. They are joined by Daniel Tedesco, Andrew Dickson and, Manchester Storm head coach, Matt Ginn Learn m…
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Belfast Giants suffered back to back defeats at home against the Cardiff Devils this weekend and there is a lot to discuss. Patrick, Davy and Simon break down the weekendand will be joined by Head Coach, Adam Keefe, new arrival Blake Speers and Head Coach of the Dundee Stars, "Friend of the Show", Marc LeFebvre. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Only 2 points for the Giants who won at home over the Blaze but suffered away to Guildford. Patrick, Davy and Simon look over the results, consider the Player of the Month and look ahead to this weekends visit of Cardiff. Jeff Baum, Davy Phillips and Cardiff's Neil Francis are our guests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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A third win in three against the Nottingham Panthers, and a hard earned point in Coventry solidified 3 points for the Belfast Giants on the road. Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the weekends action, and are joined by Jackson Whistle and Cameron Pound And Coventry Blaze Head Coach, Danny Stewart, will pop by to discuss his own teams fortunes this se…
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The visit of the Nottingham Panthers brought the Belfast Giants back to winning ways and 4 points on the board. This week Patrick, Davy and Simon look at the wins and are joined by Greg Printz and Tyler Beskorowany. While Panthers Media Manager, Chris Ellis, chats with us about how Nottingham are progressing this season. They'll also consider the r…
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Back with the first pod of the new year, the lads look at a tough festive season for the Belfast Giants. They'll consider nominations for December's Player of the Month And are joined by Josh Roach and Will Cullen, Doug Christiansen and David Goodwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Belfast Giants took 4 points from the Storm this weekend and face a tough 2nd leg of the Challenge Cup this Wednesday night. The lads will look at all the action and are joined by Belfast Giants Bobby MacIntyre and Adam Keefe for the final podcast of the year! Also Danny Kristo of the Coventry Blaze looks at the Cup Quarter Final with us Learn more…
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A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action
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Belfast Giants gained 3 out of the 4 points on offer against the Panthers and Blaze this week as they try and get their season back on track. Patrick, Davy and Simon look at all the main talking points. And this week they're joined by Belfast Giants D-Man Jacob Friend and Manchester Storm Captain, Cam Critchlow. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Belfast Giants are hit by another blank in EIHL competition as they stumble at the hands of the Clan and the Steelers. Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin give their thoughts on what's causing this sporadic run of form for the Champions. They are joined by George Awada, Assistant Coach of the Giants, and with the forthcoming trip to the Skydome, David …
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Belfast Giants climbed back on the winning horse with a 4 point weekend! Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the games against the Clan and Panthers. We hear from Petr Cech following his debut for the Belfast Giants, and newest name on the roster, Cameron Pound Sunday's goalscorer, Matt McLeod, Former Giant Jonathan Boxill and Host of the 3 0n 3…
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Čech Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself)
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The Belfast Giants draw another blank in two road games against the Steelers and Storm. Patrick, Davy and Simon will try and figure out whats gone wrong of late and where the Giants go from here. They are also joined by Giants Captain, Mark Cooper, Aaron Murphy of the Glasgow Clan and local comedian and Subway Cannon Expert, Ciaran Bartlett of the …
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A rare pointless weekend for the Belfast Giants as they fell foul of the Cardiff Devils and the Guildford Flames. Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin get together to dissect the weekends shortcomings. Davy Phillips pops by for a chat before the Giants visit two of his former teams this weekend. One of those being the Manchester Storm, and Matt Ginn, th…
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The EIHL and wider world of Ice Hockey remembers Adam Johnson following last weeks tragic events. A View from the Bridge returns with Patrick, Davy and Simon looking over the 3 games of the Belfast Giants in that time. Adam Keefe, Travis Brown and, Cardiff Head Coach, Pete Russell join us for a chat. And we discuss the nominees for October's Player…
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Ring The Bell - Return of the Friendship Four
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In a Special Pre-Recorded edition of AVFTB, Patrick and Davy chat with Robert Fitzpatrick and Steve Thornton on the return of the Friendship Four and who is involved. Joe Bertagna, formerly of Hockey East, joins us to discuss "Ring the Bell", a new book about the Friendship Four Belfast Giants D-man, Jeff Baum, gives us an insight to what its like …
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Belfast Giants had another successful week on the ice with victories in the Champions Hockey League, the EIHL and the Challenge Cup. Patrick, Davy and Simon look at all the action, the unfortunate exit from the CHL and the 100% record in the Challenge Cup. Ciaran Long has scored 5 goals in the last 3 games, he joins us for a chat and with a double …
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Another 4 Point Weekend for the Belfast Giants, victorious in Cup and League compeition over the Fife Flyers. Patrick, Davy and Simon look across all the action. We celebrate the Player of the Month for September. We will be joined by, among others, Head Coach of the Coventry Blaze, Danny Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
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Belfast Giants open their league campaign with 4 points on the road before coming home to a breathtaking CHL win over Salzburg Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined on this weeks show by Daniel Tedesco and Fife Flyers Head Coach Tom Coolen. We'll look back at the weekend and the CHL and all the DOPS assessments! We dedicate this weeks show to Ida …
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Another 4 Challenge Cup points for the Belfast Giants on the road in Scotland. Patrick and Davy are joined by, former Belfast Giants, Gareth Martin, for this weeks show as they chat to Jeff Baum and Cardif Devils' Todd Kelman. And Simon Kitchen jumps fully clothed into a swimming pool! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…
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