Best Castle of Commons Podcasts (2024)

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Street Farbrengen Episode 67 - Spiritual and Mature Part 1 30:33

10h ago30:33

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Life begins small and in time grows into maturity. There is spiritual maturity and immaturity as well. I can live with G-d with the neediness of a child or the sophistication and maturity of a grown adult. Leaving the womb of the month of Tishrei to walk into the New Year as full grown adults demands a further shift into the self. The goal, to be s…

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Rethinking Academia at Risk: Insights from Europe’s Peripheries

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In this episode, Alina Dragolea, Associate Professor at the National University of Political Science and Public Administration in Bucharest, discusses the complex dynamics of "academia at risk" in both high- and low-ranked universities. She challenges Western-centric views on academic migration and explores how diverse institutional and national co…

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OM Backroads Ep:52 Our Top 5 Haunted Locations in Ohio 50:15

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us tonight as we discuss our top 5 haunted locations in Ohio. Dan, Maria and Doug discuss their favorite haunted locations and their experiences there. Gore Orphanage, Mansfield Prison, Moonville Tunnel and more! Check out our Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph…

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Ep 289 - A tour of Bigfoot sightings 28:48

2d ago28:48

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The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (www.bfro.net) investigates sightings of the big hairy fellow, and thanks to their detailed and exhaustive database, we can share some harrowing accounts from every part of the Buckeye State. Join us for this special Halloween tour of spooky encounters! www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.…

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Protecting Your Constitutional & Civil Rights in a Time While They are Under Assault: Driving While Black in Cleveland, Ohio, Pre-Textual Traffic Stops, Whren v U.S. & Defending Yourself When Cops Become ... 1:01:13

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Welcome to this brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up! Tell a friend that lives overseas about us! We are now actively being downloaded in 114 countries. On this investigative, educational and impactful edition of Light ‘Em Up — we expose and tell the truth in a world filled with confusion and misinformation. We delve into the facts not the fiction abo…

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OM Backroads Ep:51 Our visit to Franklin Castle 56:17

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Few buildings in Ohio have a more notorious history than the iconic Franklin Castle. In this episode we delve into the eerie history of one of Ohio’s most haunted landmarks. Join us as we explore the chilling tales, ghostly encounters, and unsolved mysteries surrounding Franklin Cas…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 66 - Simchas Torah - Bitul - It's All About You 26:22

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We often hear that a Chassid is one who is butil - self nullified. Is the emphasis on bitul the nullification of the negative or the spotlight on the possible? Simchas Torah is about the possible - in Torah and in yourself. This is cause for dancing!By ChabadLife.tv

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Ep 289 - Short Stories II 38:48

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Tonight's episode is an anthology of three short stories, each one a subject requested by an Ohio Mysteries listener. Who killed Linda Bissell (Findlay); The Wolfmen of Silver Creek (Norton); and the ghosts of Easter Sunday Massacre (Hamilton.) www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysterieso…

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OM Backroads Ep:50 More Little Known Ohio Urban Legends 22:02

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Hello and join us for another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Halloween season is upon us and we take a look at 4 little known urban legends from Ohio. We have a listener suggested story about Chester Badell, the man whose grave is rumored to be infested with snakes due to his avowed atheism and what happened to the statue that once towered o…

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Living with Risk: The Complexities of Supporting Displaced Scholars in Europe.

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In this episode, Dina Gusejnova (PhD in History, University of Cambridge), Associate Professor in International History at LSE, shares her insights on the complexities of supporting scholars at risk in Europe. With research interests in modern European political, intellectual, and cultural history—particularly during transitional periods such as th…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 65 - Yom Kippur Is Not Your One Night Stand! 27:25

15d ago27:25

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What happens after Neilah? Does it disappear as quick as it came? Yom Kippur is not a one night stand! Once you touch soul, you can’t stay away! But you do need a mindset that supports Neilah and Napoleons March. It’s the attitude behind what is a Chassid on Chabad: drilling down to the core with the Rebbe by your side .…

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Ep 288 - Short Stories 1 31:00

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Tonight's episode is an anthology of four short stories, each one a subject requested by an Ohio Mysteries listener. The Ghost Ship of Lorain; The Christmas Eve Tragedy of 1890 (Barberton); The Hitman Theory (Findlay); The Girl in Blue (Kings Island.) www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mys…

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OM Backroads Ep:49. The 1887 Train Wreck in Republic, Ohio 25:04

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Hello and join us for another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Step back in time with us as we uncover the tragic story of the Republic, Ohio train wreck of 1887. In this gripping podcast, we explore the fateful day when two trains collided in a small town, leading to one of the deadliest rail disasters of the era. Through vivid storytelling a…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 64 - Create. Stop Becoming! 29:27

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It is Kabbalistic thinking that the creation “recedes” on Rosh Hashana and awaits the prayers and the sound of the Shofar to begin creation anew. Not only is the world waiting for a spectacular creation for the next year, each individual is integral to this new creation process. Each must also must want to create again. Street Farbrengen peeks into…

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Ep 287 - Ohio's history of exonerations 33:04

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Since 1989, at least 110 people in Ohio have been freed from a wrongful conviction - including 39 serving time for murder, and 8 who were almost executed. We look closer at three cases: the exonerations of Ricky Jackson and Ronnie and Wiley Bridgeman after 39 years (Cleveland); the release of Tim Howard and Gary James after 26 years (Columbus); and…

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Noble Ladies: Between East and West

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In this interview, Natalia (Talia) Zajac, an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Niagara University, New York State, discusses her on-going research into ‘Noble Ladies: Between East and West’. This is the interesting phenomenon of noble ladies from Rus marrying into Central European noble families, and nobles ladies from Central Europe marr…

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A Broken Tail Light, an Expired License Plate: NOT Capital Crimes! How Cities are Working to Reduce Racial Profiling & Biased Pre-Textual Traffic Stops — Making the All-Too-Common Traffic Stop Safer For ... 53:54

26d ago53:54

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Welcome back to this brand-new, explosive, visionary, investigative edition of Light 'Em Up. We're currently being actively downloaded in 114 countries, globally. Thank you for your unwavering, constant support. Without fear or favor, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on any topic that we undertake and report on. On this episode we focus o…

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OM Backroads Ep:48. Iron Roots: The Industrial Might of Southern Ohio 29:30

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Welcome to "Iron Roots," where we delve into the rich history and impact of iron and brick production in Southern Ohio. Join us as we explore the region's pivotal role in America's industrial revolution and contribution to the war effort, uncovering the stories of the people, the pr…

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Ep 286 - The Ground Observer Corps and UFOS 24:59

1M ago24:59

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During World War II and again at the start of the Cold War, the military called on civilians to staff thousands of posts to help keep a watch out for enemy aircraft. The program was called the Ground Observer Corps, and by 1952, Ohio had nearly 200 community stations, manned 24/7 by retirees, housewives, teenagers and other patriotic Americans. Not…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 63 - G-d and My Therapist 29:15

1M ago29:15

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Chassidic transformation ( avodah) boils down to molding G-d into your best friend. More so , G-d is your spouse as alluded in many ways beginning in Shir Hashirim, Song of Songs.. But your therapist? Street Farbrengen lies down on the couch. Who do I trust and expect to hear guidance from more? My therapist or G-d?…

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OM Backroads Ep:47. More Ohio Urban Legends 25:53

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In this special episode we explore more Ohio urban legends including the Hoed of Lake St Mary, the legend of postboy hollow, the warlock's grave of New Philadelphia and the witch's grave of West Branch State Park These urban legends continue to fascinate people and mix humor and fri…

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From Resistance to Resilience: The Roots of Protecting Academia at Risk

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In our first episode of the Protecting Academia at Risk podcast, we introduce the project's origins and the personal journeys that brought our interdisciplinary team together. Lead researcher Andrea Pető shares her story of growing up during the anti-communist resistance and her academic career at CEU, highlighting the attack on gender studies and …

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Ep 285 - Fair and theme park tragedies 33:00

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A fatality is such a rare event at a theme park or fair, we could only find 17 deaths in Ohio over the course of 150 years. But when tragedy strikes, it is often made all the more chilling because it always comes when people are in the midst of having carefree fun. In this episode, we revisit the worst days at Kings Island, Cedar Point, the Ohio St…

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OM Backroads Ep:46. Nightmare in Uhrichsville 27:04

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Just a quick note before we begin. There was a problem with the original audio file and it has been corrected. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoy the episode. In this episode we announce the departure of Mike from Ohio Mysteries Backroads. We thank Mike for his co…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 62 - Drowning in Raindrops of Shoulds 31:15

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Elul and Tishrei are a basketful of obligation. Is that my focus at this time of year? There is another option. Elicit the power of the 'one who is obligated' - after all, I've been asked to make it all happen! In this week's episode of Street Farbrengen we explore the connection between things we should do, the things we are being asked to do, and…

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Ep 284 - New Straitsville: Ohio's 140-year-old mine fire 23:23

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In 1884 during the Hocking Valley Coal Strike, a small group of miners shoved blazing carts into several mine shafts. Left undiscovered for several days, it grew into a fire that would not be stopped, fed by unlimited fuel and thousands of oxygen-rich fissures in the bedrock. The fire still burns today, seen as puffs of smoke through the floor of W…

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The Senseless Killing of Michael Jones, Another Black Man, by the Akron, OH Police Department: Poor Tactical Police Procedures, Reasonable, Articulable Suspicion (RAS) & Officer Induced Jeopardy. 1:10:54

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Welcome back to this brand-new, investigative, in-depth, exposé exclusively featured on Light 'Em Up. We're actively being downloaded in 114 countries, globally. Thank you for your unwavering, support. Without fear or favor, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on any topic that we undertake and report on. Tonight, we examine the officer invo…

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RESOLVED Pt 3: A new victim steps forward 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Ohio state and local authorities identified Thomas Collier Jordan as the man who raped Michelle Puett and murdered Janice Christensen in 1987. But they noted it might only be the start of learning the breadth and depth of his violent past. Sure enough, a couple of days after their announcement, Vicki Faranucci stepped forward to identify Jordan as …

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RESOLVED Pt 2: Rapist, killer, ghost: The life of Thomas Collier Jordan 31:54

2M ago31:54

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Thomas Collier Jordan was a drifter from Cleveland who's rap sheet was filled with various theft offenses scattered over several states. There was one violent assault against a woman on a criminal resume that spanned five decades - but now authorities are learning he was a serial rapist and a killer. This is the second of a three-day series, done i…

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RESOLVED Pt 1: A teen's rape solves a 37-year-old murder 22:44

2M ago22:44

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Michelle Puett was 17 when a man pulled her into the woods of a park and raped her repeatedly over a couple of hours. And afterward, she had to brave the painful and terrifying hospital examination. What she could never imagine is that not only would authorities learn who attacked her 37 years ago, but her rape kit would solve a murder. This is the…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 61 - Is Avodah Today Only For Those Who Travel In Rarified Air? 26:00

2M ago26:00

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You can set the bar so high that no one shows up for the track meet! Have chassidim inadvertently set the cruising altitude so high that we don’t join the voyage to begin with Reuven and Zacharia tackle Avodah in 5784.... are we in or out? Are we ready or not?By ChabadLife.tv

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Trailer for 3-pt RESOLVED! series coming this week 5:14

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Ohio Mysteries and the Akron Beacon Journal launched their collaborative "UNRESOLVED" series on unsolved crimes in 2021. The first episode featured the 1987 murder of Janice Christensen in Hudson. Last month, law enforcement identified Janice's killer. Coming this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a 3-part series about Janice's case was solved using…

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 2 41:52

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Special announcement & Rewind: Ep. 137 - The Ice Bridge Disaster 24:59

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A century ago, Niagara Falls tourists enjoyed a winter attraction - ice forming a bridge over the river beneath the falls. When the ice broke free in 1912, a Cleveland youth turned from safety to help a struggling couple. Crowds were helpless to stop the ice floe from sailing them into crushing rapids. But where did the river hide their bodies? www…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 60 - "Don't Worry, Be Happy" 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Elul. Chabad owns the month, characterizing it as “the King is in the field.” Is the King not “in the field” all your round? What does this month mean to you and me? What am I supposed to do? Reuven and Zachariah work through the “month of Elul” and conclude, it is about stepping out of control.By ChabadLife.tv

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 1 52:16

2M ago52:16

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Noble & Lazy? The Nuns of St George’s Abbey in Prague Castle

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In this interview, Karel Pacovský discusses his on-going research into the daily lives of the Benedictine nuns of St George’s Monastery in Prague Castle. The monastery, founded around 970 exclusively for women, was the earliest monastic institution in Bohemia. It held an important position within the Bohemian state due to its physical location and …

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The Golden Horde in the 13th Century; Coups, Conflicts and Gold

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In this interview, Jack Wilson, historian of the Mongol Empire and PhD candidate at Central European University discusses his current research into the Mongol invasions of Hungary in the thirteenth century.Focussing on the lesser known Mongol invasion of Hungary in the 1280s, and viewing this from the perspective of the Mongols, Jack’s research con…

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Ep 283 - The .22 Caliber Killers 25:46

2M ago25:46

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From late 1978 to late 1979, central Ohio was rocked by 10 murders that defied explanation - men and women shot dead randomly in their homes and doing everyday things. But a mistake with a credit card finally identified the killers as a pair of Columbus brothers, Gary and Thaddeus Lewingdon. Because all their victims were shot in the head with the …

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Murdered in Cold Blood Over a Pot of Water: The Tragic Case of Sonya Massey. A Focused Exam of the Expanding Plague of "Wandering/Roaming Cops". Is it Safe Anymore for Individuals of Color to Call the ... 1:07:28

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Welcome to this incendiary, probing, brand-new installment of Light ‘Em Up. We’re currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries globally! Thank you, for your constant support! In this intensive episode we’ll investigate and unpack the cold-blooded killing of Sonya Massey — a 36-year-old mother of two and resident of Springfield, Illinois.…

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Dakota Spotlight: You Killed Chris 49:35

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In episode 1, 18-year-old freshman Christine Rothschild was found brutally murdered outside Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968. We are introduced to her classmate, Linda, who reflects on their friendship and campus life amidst the 1960s counterculture. Two Good Books about Christine Rothschild: Murder on the 56th Day: Lind…

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OM Backroads Ep:44. Holt, Hull, and Hearsay, Ohio's First UFO Crash 42:48

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Ohio has been a major player in ufology since the modern era of UFOs began in 1947. But is it possible that the Buckeye state's involvement with flying saucers and aliens goes back even further, all the way back to the 1930s? Does Ohio have ties to another crashed UFO and aliens that happened long before the famous UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico?…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 59 - An Extra Piece of Kugel? 29:27

2M ago29:27

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There is an emphasis in Chassidic literature on limiting one’s participation with the physical environment, to measure what is necessary and what is extra and luxury. We call it eskofia, holding back. Is this practice relevant today? Does the Chabad culture encourage or train our children and ourselves to “ avoid what’s permitted”? What is the reas…

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Ep 282 - The mysteries of Ohio dialect 28:57

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We bet you don't pronounce "pajamas" the way the rest of America does. We can pretty much guess whether you drink "pop" or "soda." And depending on whether you have "fireflies" or "lightning bugs" living in your backyard, we can make a good bet on whether you belong to Team Ohio. Join the four Ohio Mysteries hosts (Paula, Steve, Mike and Dan) in ex…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 58 - Don't Let It Bring You Down...It's Only Castles Burning 35:23

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After fire destroys his home Reuven wonders about his calm and joy. Shouldn't I feel guilty or some sort of contriteness for some actions that led to a fire burning down my house? Zacharia and Reuven talk fire, Tisha B'av and the manner the Rebbe directs to approach and look at the ups and downs and surprises of life.…

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Ep 281 - The Ashtabula port curse 25:37

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In the early 1800s, Ashtabula shipbuilders lost nearly a dozen vessels in about 15 years, leading the superstitious industry to wonder if there was a curse on the port. We tell the stories behind five of those lost ships, including the Superior, which met a diabolical end, and the Elisha Whittlesey, upended in a terrible gale. The other three - the…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 2 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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Ep 280 - The unsolved murders of Danny Violette (1998 - Huron County) and Michael Leach (2017 - Stark County) 25:21

3M ago25:21

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In 1998, 17-year-old Danny Violette ended an argument with his parents by storming from his home. He was discovered dead in a cornfield 11 days later. Also, the recent announcement that DNA has revealed the identity of a John Doe found in Stark County in 2020. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitte…

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The Radicalization Process: From "Normal" to "Violent Extremist", Being Humiliated, Losing One's Sense of Significance, & Othered. Motivated by Propaganda, Stripped of the Ability to Peacefully Pursue ... 55:23

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Welcome back to Light ‘Em Up! Directly from your support, we are actively being downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries! Thank you so much! There is so much trouble in this world. The threat vectors are endless. This riveting, in-depth episode turned out to be one of our more educational, intensive and acclaimed episodes among our 80+ binge-worthy catalogue…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 1 30:21

3M ago30:21

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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