Best Black Food Folks Podcasts (2024)

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EP 316 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview 2024 12:13

2h ago12:13

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The last time I had the privilege of interviewing Rhiannon Giddens it was in 2017 at Edmonton Folk Fest. In the next five years, she became a World star. For example: In October 2017, Giddens was named one of the 2017 class of MacArthur "Genius" Fellows. In 2017 and 2018, Giddens appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons of the CMT's In January 2018,…

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Black Mist at Emu Field: The Inconceivable Fallout of Nuclear Testing in Australia 20:38

2h ago20:38

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From 1952 to 1963, the British government, with the Australian government's assistance, conducted 12 major nuclear test explosions in the South Australian outback and off the West Australian coast. At the time and for decades after, the authorities denied, ignored and covered up the health dangers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Health and Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch 14:46

17h ago14:46

14:46

What's the best exercise for you depending on your age?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Americana folk duo: Minor Gold 15:15

16h ago15:15

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Americana Folk Duo Minor Gold catch up with Pav after their recently released single.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The town built in a meteor crater 1:42

1d ago1:42

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Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 315 | Colin James brings his 21st album 51:49

5d ago51:49

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Colin's 21st album is called Chasing the Sun. Today, Aug 17 is his Birthday. Happy Day Colin Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville. Colin's coming to the Mulligan Stew Podcast with the complete story of how he and his friends wrote and created these outstanding songs. Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with…

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How Australia's States Got Their Shapes 44:04

5h ago44:04

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It's a story in Australian history that predates Federation, white settlement, and even the early explorers – how Australia's states and territories got their shapes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 17th 2024 16:07

7d ago16:07

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This week's topic is: Dietary magnesium and good health.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Giving It Back: Returning Heritage and Cultural Restitution 53:17

4d ago53:17

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Cultural restitution is the process of returning stolen culturally significant artefacts to their country or community of origin, serving as a means of providing justice for past wrongs. During the colonial era, many artefacts were seized by force, taken as war trophies, or sold to fund military expeditions. These acts were once considered a right …

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When We Was Fab: Inside the Beatles Australasian Tour 49:13

2d ago49:13

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Rod caught up with Greg Armstrong, author of thoroughly comprehensive Beatle history book When We Was Fab: Inside the Beatles Australasian Tour, to talk about the Fab Four's Magical Mystery Tour of Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 314 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview from the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Fest 19:38

14d ago19:38

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Terry talks with Rhiannon Giddens at the Edmonton Folk Music Fest in 2020By Terry David Mulligan

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Changing Channels: The Uncertain Future of Australian TV 26:28

11d ago26:28

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As advertising budgets continue to cool off, the commercial TV sector in Australia faces massive layoffs and corporate restructures. These layoffs and restructures have directly affected Australian viewing audiences with regional stations ceasing service across Australia. So how else will the commercial TV landscape continues to drastically change?…

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 10th 2024 14:01

4d ago14:01

14:01

Our topic for this week is: Tips for Overcoming Lethargy and Fatigue.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Max Markson: 50 Years in Showbiz 48:29

4d ago48:29

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Rod caught up with iconic Australian talent agent and publicist Max Markson to chat about his landmark 50 years in showbiz.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A Short History of First Nations Filmmaking in Australia 25:30

4d ago25:30

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First Nations filmmaking in Australia has its origins in oral story telling traditions of the world's longest continuing culture. However, despite its ancient origins in one of the most amazing forms of human expression, the recent history of First Nations filmmaking is still developing!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - The Nixon Resignation: 50 Years 54:25

5d ago54:25

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50 years ago, Richard Milhous Nixon became the first, and only, person to resign from the presidency of the United States of America. Whilst the Watergate scandal has mostly obscured his roller-coaster career and left a stubborn stain on his legacy, Nixon's time in office was extremely successful.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Interview Special: Lorina Gore 27:23

22d ago27:23

27:23

Rod caught up with Australian soprano Lorina Gore, who is currently playing Ophelia in Opera Australia's production of Hamlet!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 3rd 2024 12:24

11d ago12:24

12:24

This week's topic is: Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Constipation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - The 21st Century: 9/11 and the War on Terror 54:14

11d ago54:14

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In the first part of our look back into the first 24 years of the 21st century, we examine a date that has lived on in infamy: September 11, 2001.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Interview Special - Dick Smith: My Adventurous Life 43:59

21d ago43:59

43:59

Rod caught up with the legendary Australian adventurer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dick Smith!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 313 | Exclusive Interview with The Grapes of Wrath 37:49

20d ago37:49

37:49

Kevin Kane and The Hooper Brothers Chris and Tommy have been an original Canadian band for over 40 years. The Grapes of Wrath. Same three guys. Still making music. This podcast is their first complete band interview in over 10 years. Like many, I had presumed that the guys had moved on to solo efforts or other bands or other dreams. When I saw that…

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Jul 27th 2024 14:23

22d ago14:23

14:23

The topic for this week is: Eating Small Fish Whole Could Prolong Life Expectancy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Have you ever stayed in a castle? 39:40

1M ago39:40

39:40

If you have ever dreamed of life in a castle, why not stop dreaming and join the growing number of people make a castle stay part of their European holiday plans.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Charles Dickens fast food link 1:50

1M ago1:50

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Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 312 | The last two folk fest interviews. Terry Wickham (Edmonton) Jenna Klein Waller (Canmore) 25:01

26d ago25:01

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The last two festival directors join us on The Summer Stew - Terry Wickham - Edmonton Aug 8-11 Many years later the musical leader at Edmonton Folk Festival. As you know, he's a natural storyteller and this year he's telling stories of the growing indigenous component of the festival. Also how it all started to grow within the fest, it involves the…

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Jul 20th 2024 12:49

1M ago12:49

12:49

This week's topic is: Dietary Zinc and Better Health.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Way We Are: Social Psychologist Hugh Mackay 51:32

1M ago51:32

51:32

Hugh Mackay is Australia's leading social psychologist. For decades, he has examined our society, our quirks, and foibles.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Deborah Mailman, on returning for the fourth season of 'Little J and Big Cuz!' 27:40

1M ago27:40

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Deborah Mailman is one of Australia's most beloved entertainers. She has starred in countless iconic Australian TV shows, and is returning to voice the titular character of the groundbreaking kids show 'Little J and Big Cuz' for its fourth season!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jamie Bamber: From 'Archie' to 'Apollo!' 18:31

1M ago18:31

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Jamie Bamber is a British actor, perhaps best known for his time in the critically acclaimed and beloved cult sci-fi series 'Battlestar Galactica.' He has also appeared in the main cast of other beloved TV shows 'Hornblower,' 'Band of Brothers' and 'Law and Order: UK.' Paul caught up with Jamie ahead of his appearance at Melbourne's Metro Comic Con…

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Blondie guitarist on the summer of love, Woodstock, and the changing face of NYC 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

Blondie co-founder, songwriter and guitarist Chris Stein was in the thick of things for some of the biggest cultural events of the late twentieth century.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 311 | Artistic directors Kerry Clark from the Calgary Folk Fest and Fiona Black from the Vancouver Folk Fest. 12:50

1M ago12:50

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It's festival season. Full ON. Everywhere you go someone is kicking off a festival. We’re concentrating on the music festivals of Western Canada. I couldn’t do them all… Vancouver Island and Winnipeg festivals have started This weekend our guests are – artistic directors Kerry Clark from the Calgary Folk Fest and Fiona Black from the Vancouver Folk…

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Interview Special - Shaun Rennie, Director of Opera Australia's 'Il Trittico' 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Rod caught up with Shaun Rennie, a theatre director who has worked across Australian premieres of new works to revivals of treasured musicals. He has received three Sydney Theatre Award nominations for Best Director, and twice won the Broadway World Award for Best Direction. His production of 'Gianni Schicchi,' a part of Opera Australia's productio…

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Jul 13th 2024 14:59

1M ago14:59

14:59

This week's topic is: Walking Benefits Those with Recurring Low Back Pain.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - Australia's Ocean Treasure: The Great Barrier Reef 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

The Great Barrier Reef is massive: It spans over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (roughly the distance between Canada and Mexico)! It’s not just Australia’s greatest reef… It’s the world's largest coral reef system!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Interview Special - Penny McNamee: From 'Home and Away' to 'Oscar and Todd' 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Rod caught up with actress, singer and author Penny McNamee to talk about her time in Home and Away, and about her turn as Gwendolyn Pigeon, in Theatre Royal Sydney's current production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - Black Mist Across the Desert: 72 Years Since the Maralinga Nuclear Tests 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

From 1952 to 1963, the British government, with the Australian government's assistance, conducted 12 major nuclear test explosions in the South Australian outback and off the West Australian coast. At the time and for decades after, the authorities denied, ignored and covered up the health dangers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is the eighth Doctor Who set to make another appearance? 26:02

2M ago26:02

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Actor Paul McGann chats with Paul Verhoeven on Overnights about the possibility of the eighth Doctor returning to screens, attitudes to sci-fi and genre parts, and the role of faith in sustaining an acting career.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When Mitch Jennings was writing his debut novel even he didn't know who the murderer was 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Journalist Mitch Jennings is publishing his debut novel, A Town Called Treachery, and he tells Paul Verhoeven on Overnights that he didn't know who the murderer was as he was writing the book.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Which sport would Nicole LIvingstone like to see added to the Olympics? 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Olympic swimmer, sports administrator, and broadcaster Nicole Livingstone joins Paul Verhoeven on Overnights ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Animator Adam Murphy works for Disney and Netflix from his Gippsland home 21:21

2M ago21:21

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Adam Murphy has been an artist for Disney, Nickelodeon, Animal Logic, Lucasfilm, and Netflix since he was 15.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP 310 | Mulligan Stew Summer Music Festivals in Canadian West 13:26

2M ago13:26

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It all started as a single interview about the Edmonton Folk Festival. We seemed to be talking about the “other“ festivals and could they survive the Covid years. That conversation turned into the first group interview with the artistic directors of Calgary, Winnipeg, Canmore and Vancouver Folk Festivals. It was fun and informative, so we’ve decide…

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Interview Special - Giselle Allen, on Playing Tosca 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Rod caught up with Northern Irish soprano Giselle Allen, who is currently in the tittle role of Opera Australia's production of Tosca.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Jul 6th 2024 12:54

2M ago12:54

12:54

Our topic for this week is: Boosting Immunity Through Exercise.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - Space Junk: Intergalactic Garbage 54:07

2M ago54:07

54:07

At any given moment Earth is orbited by an estimated 126 million pieces of space junk. How it'd it get up there? Will it fall down? What kind of problems is it causing for astronauts?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Interview Special - Peter Rowsthorn: From Fountain Lakes to Chicago 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

Peter Rowsthorn is a beloved veteran of the Australian screen, who is currently treading the boards in the latest production of the smash-hit musical Chicago.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Talking Point - Taxation Nation: A Brief History of the Australian Taxation System 51:42

2M ago51:42

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As we enter the new financial year, Rod sat down with Professor Rick Krever from the University of Western Australia to take a look back at the rich history of taxation in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What did Australia's first female astronaut want to be when she grew up? The answer might surprise you. 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Or it might not! Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the Director of Space Technology with the Australian Space Agency. In 2024, she became the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag and also the first female Australian astronaut.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The trombone has played an odd, ongoing role in Jonathan Frakes' life 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

The Star Trek star on playing William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, his approach to directing, and ... the trombone.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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John Büsst's determination and political connections helped save the Great Barrier Reef from mining 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

His biographer says Büsst's role in saving the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland's rainforest should be much better known.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pastry chef Darren Purchese on leaping into the deep end at London's Savoy 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

Darren Purchese talks about judging on The Great Australian Bake Off, learning his craft at the Savoy in London, and which French pastry treats float his boat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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