Best Classical Rebellion Podcasts (2024)

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Charles Nessler’s Permanent Waves 35:31

13h ago35:31

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Charles Nessler is usually credited with inventing the permanent wave in the early 1900s. And he made a huge fortune from it, while also bolstering a huge beauty industry. Research: Bedi, Joyce. “GERMANY | Charles (Karl) Nessler.” Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. June 3, 202…

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French Kiss (with Casper ter Kuile) 1:02:37

3h ago1:02:37

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Vanessa Zoltan meets Casper ter Kuile on a beach in Cannes to record this week’s episode, all about the 1995 movie French Kiss directed by Lawrence Kasdan. This week we discuss the 'criminal with a heart of gold' trope and the power of kissing. We finish the episode with an interview with anxiety coach Dave Carbonell, all about aerophobia (a fear o…

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Vidkun Quisling 39:15

2d ago39:15

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His name is now a term that means traitor. That’s because after two decades of working for the Norwegian government in various roles, he collaborated with Hitler and the Nazi party, welcomed the German occupation of his country. Research: “Biddle Tells Quisling His Power Wanes.” The Herald Press. April 1, 1943. https://www.newspapers.com/image/3635…

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Old Man’s Gold | Gunsmoke (11-02-58) 28:41

2d ago28:41

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Original Air Date: November 02, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Ralph Moody • Harry Bartell Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Writer: • Marian Clark Mus…

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SYMHC Classics: Battleships! 35:24

3d ago35:24

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This 2011 episode, previous hosts Deblina and Sarah take a look at why four different warships from around the world went down, and why they were built In the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tragedian | Gunsmoke (10-26-58) 33:30

3d ago33:30

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Original Air Date: October 26, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • John Dehner • Vic Perrin • James Westerfield • James Nusser Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor: • John Me…

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S7 TT16: Fast Times, Big City 18:34

4d ago18:34

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Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag. I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thri…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Traveling and Diseases 33:13

4d ago33:13

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Tracy and Holly talk about traveling for live shows, and the ways people often pick apart things people say to find hidden meaning. They also discuss the ways that humans process information about disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Joe Phy – Gunsmoke (08-09-54) 34:13

4d ago34:13

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Original Air Date: August 09, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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111. Secret Squirrel Club's Dimitris Katsanis 1:35:59

5d ago1:35:59

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This week Will and James are joined by bike design visionary Dimitris Katsanis. Dimitris worked alongside Chris Boardman in the Secret Squirrel Club, creating the pioneering bikes and kit that helped Team GB dominate the 2012 London Games. Ever wondered where the term 'marginal gains' came from? Yep, Dimitris and his colleagues, whose work at the t…

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Three Eponymous Diseases 44:10

6d ago44:10

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Two of the eponymous diseases in this episode are transmitted through incredibly casual exposure. The third requires more prolonged, direct contact with someone who is acutely ill, but can still spread really rapidly in certain conditions. Research: Breman, Joel G et al. “Discovery and Description of Ebola Zaire Virus in 1976 and Relevance to the W…

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Ending Of: You've Got Mail 21:44

7d ago21:44

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For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah dissect (and relentlessly mock) the last scene of You've Got Mail. They discuss the lack of actual communication in this scene and the supposed charm of Joe Fox. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus cl…

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Gene Stratton-Porter Live at the Indiana History Center 47:16

10d ago47:16

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This episode was recorded live at the Indiana History Center, where one of their current exhibits is about Gene Stratton-Porter, a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer. Research: Aalto, Kathryn. "THE LEGEND OF LIMBERLOST: A PATCH OF INDIANA WILDERNESS FULFILLS THE VISION OF AN OVERLOOKED AMERICAN NATU…

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Kick Me | Gunsmoke (10-19-58) 21:56

9d ago21:56

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Original Air Date: October 19, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Vic Perrin • Ralph Moody • Barney Phillips • Harry Bartell Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Writer: • John Meston Music: • R…

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SYMHC Classics: La Scala Opera House 25:13

12d ago25:13

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This 2014 episode covers the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It's Italy's crown jewel of the arts, and even if you have only a passing knowledge of opera, odds are, you know a name connected to the history of this legendary cultural hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Doc’s Showdown | Gunsmoke (10-12-58)

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Original Air Date: October 12, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Helen Kleeb • Irene Andres • Sam Edwards Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Writer: • Mari…

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S7E15 Dare or Truth 1:40:01

11d ago1:40:01

1:40:01

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For. I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. These are arrangements, which means instead of word-for-word …

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Foodie Fun and Bureaucracy 28:04

11d ago28:04

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Holly talks about stories from Henri Charpentier's life that didn't make it into the latest eponymous foods episode. She and Tracy also talk about the Domesday Book and stories about time travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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No Indians – Gunsmoke (08-02-54) 34:11

11d ago34:11

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Original Air Date: August 02, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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Domesday Book 36:02

13d ago36:02

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The Domesday Book sounds ominous, but it was actually a data gathering project that was compiled in the 11th century at the behest of William the Conqueror. Research: Barlow, Frank. "William I". Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-I-king-of-England Baxter, Stephen. “Getting Domesday done: a new interp…

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You've Got Mail 1:04:55

14d ago1:04:55

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This week, Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about You’ve Got Mail. We’re onto our final Meg Ryan/Nora Ephron collaboration. This week we explore how politics intersect with attraction and interview the former Editorial Director of Publisher’s Weekly, J…

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Eponymous Foods: Snacks and Sweets 33:01

17d ago33:01

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This edition of Eponymous Foods features a beautiful dessert, some myth busting about a very common food’s invention, and a very sweet finish with a much-loved candy. Research: “160 Years of Neuhaus History.” Neuhaus Chocolates. https://www.neuhauschocolates.com/en_US/history/History.html Beaton, Paula. “The Origin of the Crepe is Shrouded in Myste…

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Tag, You’re It | Gunsmoke (10-05-58)

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Original Air Date: October 05, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Vic Perrin • Richard Crenna • Virginia Christine Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Writer…

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SYMHC Classics: Jeanne Baret 31:49

19d ago31:49

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This 2019 episode covers Jeanne Baret, the first woman known to circumnavigate the globe. Her work took her to places that were totally unexpected for someone of her gender and economic class in the 18th century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Kitty’s Rebellion | Gunsmoke (09-28-58)

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Original Air Date: September 28, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Writer: • Marian Clark Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Music: • Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on t…

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S7 TT15: The Big Lie 21:41

18d ago21:41

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Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag. I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thri…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Unpacking Harriet and Watching Olympics 30:33

18d ago30:33

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Holly and Tracy talk through the problematic aspects of Harriet Strong's life. and share their thoughts about the Olympics as spectators. They also talk about art as an Olympic competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Matt for Murder – Gunsmoke (07-26-54) 33:09

18d ago33:09

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Original Air Date: July 26, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • John Dehner • Vic Perrin • James Nusser Writer: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury Exit music fr…

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110. Ribble Rebellion's Matt Bostock + Tour de France mega chat 1:17:42

19d ago1:17:42

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This week Will and James are joined by Ribble Rebellion crit rider, Matt Bostock. Matt cut his teeth racing track and road, but now pedals his trade in the crit racing scene. A twice national crit champ and multiple Tour series winner, Matt now races all over the globe. In this episode Matt discusses growing up on the Isle of Man with Mark Cavendis…

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Defunct Olympic Sports 33:15

20d ago33:15

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Over the course of the modern Olympics, there have been a number of sports that have been added and struck from the roster. Today we’ll talk about a few of them, several of which are one-timers. Research: “Antwerp 1920: tug of war and a 72-year-old medalist.” Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/en/news/antwerp-1920-tug-of-war-and-a-72-year-old-medal…

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Ending Of: When Harry Met Sally 18:13

21d ago18:13

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For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah tackle the last scene of When Harry Met Sally. They discuss the interstitial ‘couch scenes’ which recur throughout the movie and the few details we learn about Harry and Sally’s life after reconciliation. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more…

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Harriet Williams Russel Strong 37:11

22d ago37:11

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Harriet Williams Russell Strong was quite a powerhouse of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only did she manage to dig herself out of an unfortunate situation when her fortunes changed at the age of 39, she was also an inventor, and an early proponent of water conservation. Research: Albertine, Susan. “Self Found in the Breaking: The Life…

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Big Girl Lost | Gunsmoke (09-21-58)

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Original Air Date: September 21, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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SYMHC Classics: 1900 Olympic Games 21:41

25d ago21:41

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This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina explains how the 1900 Paris Olympics are considered some of the strangest. Many of the events were so under-promoted, the athletes competing in them didn't know they were even in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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False Witness | Gunsmoke (09-14-58)

24d ago

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Original Air Date: September 14, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Harry Bartell • Sam Edwards • James Nusser Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Writer: • …

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S7E14 Sorry Not Sorry 48:15

25d ago48:15

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Welcome to Mysteries to Die For. I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. These are arrangements, which means instead of word-for-word …

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Diagrams and Iceland Memories 19:00

25d ago19:00

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Holly and Tracy discuss the challenge of understanding concepts in fields outside their own. They also talk about memories from their previous separate trips to Iceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Queue – Gunsmoke (07-19-54) 32:59

25d ago32:59

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Original Air Date: July 19, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests: • Edgar Barrier • Lawrence Dobkin • Paul Dubov • John Dehner Writer: • John Meston Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Music: • Rex …

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The Skaftáreldar, or Laki Fissure Eruption 46:06

29d ago46:06

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The Laki Fissure Eruption was a volcanic event in Iceland in 1783 lasted for months, leading to the deaths of thousands of people and affecting the climate in a lot of the world. Research: “Laki Fissure Eruption, 1783.” URI Graduate School of Oceanography. https://volcano.uri.edu/lava/LakiEruption/Lakierupt.html Barone, Jennifer. “World Versus the …

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When Harry Met Sally 1:06:29

28d ago1:06:29

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Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about When Harry Met Sally. We’re continuing our deep-dive into Meg Ryan with the movie that put her on the map as leading-lady material. This week we explore whether 'opposites attract' is really a romantic…

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John Venn 30:15

29d ago30:15

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John Venn created the Venn diagram, and though he’s an important figure in the fields of mathematics and logic, he eventually left that work behind to write historical accounts of the places and people that were important in his life. Research: Baron, Margaret E.. “A Note on the Historical Development of Logic Diagrams: Leibniz, Euler and Venn.” Th…

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Tried It | Gunsmoke (09-07-58)

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Original Air Date: September 07, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Writer: • Les Crutchfield Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Music: • Rex Koury Sound Patterns: • Ray Kemp…

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SYMHC Classics: Beekeeping 36:10

1M ago36:10

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This 2020 episode covers the path of beekeeping from its global origins thousands of years ago to modern square hives and beekeepers in white suits and big veiled hats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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I Thee Wed | Gunsmoke (08-31-58)

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Original Air Date: August 31, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc) Producer: • Norman Macdonnell Writer: • Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor: • John Meston Music: • Rex Koury Sound Patterns: • Ray Kemper …

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S7 TT14: Some Kind of Truth 21:30

1M ago21:30

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Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag. I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thri…

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