Best Elisa SPECIALE Podcasts (2024)

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173. How to Read the Psalms | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:02:59

36m ago1:02:59

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The Psalms are not a random collection of ancient poems, but are an intentionally organized testimony of a faithful God who hears all who cry out to him in praise or pain, wisdom or confusion, in confidence or doubt. The narrative arc of this anthology is not only about past movements of God in Israel, but offers future promises about where all of …

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Better Than the Movie Special: TANK GIRL (Friend of the Fest Preview) 1:12:23

4h ago1:12:23

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The Better Than the Movie boys are hosting a screening of TANK GIRL (1995) on August 24, 2024, as part of American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest 2024 podcast film festival. So here is a free-floating (read: CHAOTIC) chat about this underground comic-turned-quirky Hollywood movie, including another of Allan's absurd trivia competitions. If you'r…

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Project 2025: Department of Education - Special Guest Dr. Ruby Mendenhall 55:24

3h ago55:24

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In this episode, Tony Jackson, The Real Money Coach, kicks off the new Project 2025 - Know The Facts series. Tony, Michelle Mitchell, and special guest Dr. Ruby Mendenhall will explore the potential impact of Project 2025’s plans for the Department of Education on African-American communities. 🎙️ Dr. Mendenhall, a leading expert in sociology and Af…

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172. How to Read the Psalms | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:01:24

4d ago1:01:24

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The Psalms are not a random collection of ancient poems, but are an intentionally organized testimony of a faithful God who hears all who cry out to him in praise or pain, wisdom or confusion, in confidence or doubt. The narrative arc of this anthology is not only about past movements of God in Israel, but offers future promises about where all of …

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133: The Flavour Is Yellow (A Singapore Special!) 1:10:01

4d ago1:10:01

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How does the waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport work? Why is Singapore's mascot a Merlion? Are there dugongs in Singapore? What is the story behind 'Kickapoo'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will …

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Series 2 episode 6. Mendy Korer and Matt Johnson. Type 1 diabetes in very young children: a massive challenge for families and scientists 47:35

10d ago47:35

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We hear from Mendy Korer about the enormous challenges of living with a child who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 11 months. Matt Johnson, a research fellow in Exeter talks about his exciting work understanding what makes the immune system destroy the insulin making beta-cells in very young children.…

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171. How to Read the Psalms | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:00:03

9d ago1:00:03

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The Psalms are not a random collection of ancient poems, but are an intentionally organized testimony of a faithful God who hears all who cry out to him in praise or pain, wisdom or confusion, in confidence or doubt. The narrative arc of this anthology is not only about past movements of God in Israel, but offers future promises about where all of …

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170. Taking Time to Rest, Reflect, and Renew | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:04:09

16d ago1:04:09

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Fresh off her first ever sabbatical--an extended three month break from speaking, writing, work, and social media--Vivian Mabuni explores with the group some of the important lessons she learned while taking time to rest, reflect, and renew. Be part of these refreshing conversations that will encourage you to slow down and enjoy a renewed simplicit…

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Series 2 Episode 5. Richard Oram . Genius genetics improves diagnosis and prevention of Type 1 diabetes 29:58

21d ago29:58

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Professor Richard Oram had the innovative idea of turning complex analysis of the genetic changes into a single number that estimate the likelihood of developing Type 1 diabetes. He explains to Andrew and Maggie how this has helped diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and is being used around the world in studies aiming to prevent or delay diabetes in chil…

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169. The Fiery Furnace | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:06:14

23d ago1:06:14

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The "Fiery Furnace" plays an important role in how the story of the Bible is told. It describes how evil things can get, but the lengths to which God will go to rescue his kids and set things right. In our hands, furnaces are agents of destruction and evil—destroying what is good and promoting what is evil. In God’s hands, fiery furnaces purify, sh…

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Episode 11: How to Journal Your Daily Quiet Time Using the WORD Journal 8:41

1M ago8:41

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In our quiet times with the Lord, we experience the joy of deep communion with Him as He reveals Himself fully to us, and we feel His presence reaching out to us. Learn how to journal your daily Quiet Time with the WORD Journal.

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168. The Fiery Furnace | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:06:36

29d ago1:06:36

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The "Fiery Furnace" plays an important role in how the story of the Bible is told. It describes how evil things can get, but the lengths to which God will go to rescue his kids and set things right. In our hands, furnaces are agents of destruction and evil—destroying what is good and promoting what is evil. In God’s hands, fiery furnaces purify, sh…

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Series 2 Episode 4. Partha Kar. The super hero who made sure Type 1 diabetes technology was for everyone 40:51

1M ago40:51

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Professor Partha Kar has made sure the technical advances in measuring blood sugar are available to everyone living with Type 1 diabetes in the UK. Partha had to overcame massive hurdles to make sure the technology was not just available to a privileged few. He discusses with Maggie and Andrew his inspirational leadership style and philosophy that …

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167. Martyrdom in the Early Church | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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This week on Discover the Word, New Testament scholar Dr. Lynn Cohick joins the group to talk about how martyrdom shaped the early church. Learn the names of some of those early followers of Jesus who were willing to sacrifice their life for the cause of Christ. And discover that it was an equal opportunity thing for men and women. Because often, f…

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132: Iceman Barang-Barang 59:50

1M ago59:50

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Why do healing wounds itch so bad? What is 'Looty'? Does bottled water expire? What is 'Ötzi'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhyShow Facebook: Why …

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166. Reading the Gospels--How to Read John | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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Over the course of these four weeks Bill Crowder leads the group in thinking through the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), and explores some elements that could help our understanding of these important accounts as we read and study them. The more we comprehend the settings of these witnesses to the life and work of Jesus, the more accessib…

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SKYLIT: Matt Singer, OPPOSABLE THUMBS (Siskel & Ebert) 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert are arguably the most influential American film critics of the 20th Century. Clips from their movie review TV show continue to circulate on social media and Youtube to the delight of new viewers and old fans alike. In his book OPPOSABLE THUMBS, film writer Matt Singer looks at the history of these film critics, the TV sh…

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Series 2 Episode 3. Jean Dudderidge and Jill Epton. Living with Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years. 33:06

2M ago33:06

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Jean Dudderidge and Jill Epton talk about what it has been like to live with Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years. They discuss the massive advances in the measurement of blood sugar over the decades and how they now benefit greatly from continuous glucose monitoring.By Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

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165. Reading the Gospels--How to Read Luke | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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Over the course of these four weeks Bill Crowder leads the group in thinking through the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), and explores some elements that could help our understanding of these important accounts as we read and study them. The more we comprehend the settings of these witnesses to the life and work of Jesus, the more accessib…

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Better Than the Movie 16: PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER w/ Elisa Garcia 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

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We've got a classic on BTTM today that's all killer. DJ and bookseller Elisa Garcia selected PERFUME, the 1985 German novel by Patrick Süskind that was originally deemed unfilmable. But co-screenwriter and director Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN, BABYLON BERLIN) surely got the job done in 2006. Elisa joins Allan, Tyler, and Justin to discuss the best bit…

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164. Reading the Gospels--How to Read Mark | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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Over the course of these four weeks Bill Crowder leads the group in thinking through the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), and explores some elements that could help our understanding of these important accounts as we read and study them. The more we comprehend the settings of these witnesses to the life and work of Jesus, the more accessib…

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SKYLIT: Geoff Shackelford, GOLF ARCHITECTURE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE 59:02

2M ago59:02

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It's a golfing extravaganza as Geoff Shackelford joins Skylight's Tyler Austin to discuss his book Golf Architecture for Normal People! Together, they talk golf course design, the economic and ecological impacts of a golf course that people don't often think about, and how golf as a game is becoming more accessible to lower-class players. It's a gr…

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Series 2 Episode 2. Moira Murphy and Mark McCarthy. Defining the genetic susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes 45:01

2M ago45:01

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Moira Murphy and Mark McCarthy talk about how a unified UK team of scientists came to be world leaders in decoding the genetic susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes.By Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

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163. Reading the Gospels--How to Read Matthew | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Over the course of these four weeks Bill Crowder leads the group in thinking through the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), and explores some elements that could help our understanding of these important accounts as we read and study them. The more we comprehend the settings of these witnesses to the life and work of Jesus, the more accessib…

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131: Handsome Salmon 58:26

2M ago58:26

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Who invented 'Bubble Tea'? Are haunted houses really haunted? What is 'Ostraca'? Where did 'Pepper Lunch' originate from? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @W…

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162. Praying Paul's Prayers | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 59:44

3M ago59:44

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Paul mentioned praying for the churches he's writing to in several of his letters, but in the letter to the Ephesians, he actually prays . . . twice! Both of Paul’s prayers describe something we should all long for—being filled with the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19). During these two weeks, be part of the group as they look at what it means to b…

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Series 2 Episode 1. Tim Frayling and Rachel Freathy. Finding the Fat gene 24:52

3M ago24:52

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We talk to Tim Frayling and Rachel Freathy about how they discovered the “Fat gene”. Working with Oxford, the Exeter team showed a genetic change near FTO predisposed to obesity. This was the first and largest common genetic change altering weight.By Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

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161. Praying Paul's Prayers | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 58:41

3M ago58:41

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Paul mentioned praying for the churches he's writing to in several of his letters, but in the letter to the Ephesians, he actually prays . . . twice! Both of Paul’s prayers describe something we should all long for—being filled with the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19). During these two weeks, be part of the group as they look at what it means to b…

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Better Than the Movie 15: PLANET OF THE APES 1:26:57

3M ago1:26:57

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It's a madhouse! The BTTM fellas are on their own this month, talking PLANET OF THE APES. The main focus is the original feature film, directed by Oscar winner Franklin J. Schaffner and scripted by fellow Oscar winner Michael Wilson and TWILIGHT ZONE creator Rod Serling. The fellas compare this classic to the lesser known source novel by Pierre Bou…

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160. Being God's Image | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:09:03

3M ago1:09:03

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Old Testament theologian Carmen Imes joins the group for some captivating and thought-provoking conversations that delve into the profound subject of being made in the image of God. Explore with Carmen and the Discover the Word group how the Creation narratives throughout Scripture help us understand what it means to be human, and the distinction b…

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SKYLIT: Maggie Nelson, LIKE LOVE 58:23

3M ago58:23

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Join us for a conversation with Skylight favorite Maggie Nelson, whose newest collection of essays, Like Love, has already made its way into our booksellers' hearts. One of those booksellers, Elodie Saint-Louis, sat down with Maggie to talk about Like Love, her thoughts on genre distinctions with writing, and much more! Produced by Elodie Saint-Lou…

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Special episode 4. Tim Frayling – From PhD student to internationally famous polygenic team leader 31:45

3M ago31:45

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In this special episode, we hear from Professor Tim Frayling who was Andrew and Sian’s first PhD student in 1995. He rapidly became the head of the analysis for the genetic susceptibility for Type 2 diabetes. His leadership has made Exeter an international leader in polygenic trait genetics.By Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

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159. What's In A Name? | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:04:43

3M ago1:04:43

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"What's in a name?" is a famous question Juliet asked in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. And while she wasn't asking the question about the Bible, when you read the Bible, you find that names mean a lot. Great meaning is attached to both people and places. And so it should be no surprise that when it comes to God, the central figure in the Scriptur…

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130: Bless The Onions 57:31

3M ago57:31

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What is 'Onion Oracle'? Why are dalmatians associated with fire stations? Where did the tradition of birthday candles originate from? Who was the richest human in the world? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social med…

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158. Fruitful Living | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

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Do you like fruit? Why or why not? Do you have a favorite fruit? Well, growing a life that matters, is the result of God’s fruit of the Spirit growing in our lives. But just what is "the fruit of the Spirit" and how does it grow in our lives? Galatians 5 contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with the works of the flesh and then Paul explains how the fr…

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Episode 151: Season Finale! What is a bridezilla? (w/Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith) 45:28

4M ago45:28

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In the final episode of this season, Alison Jane is in coversation with Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith from the University of Wisconson - Green Bay on the term and topic of "bridezilla". Tune in to hear interesting perspective on this topic that is timely for Alison Jane as she is planning a wedding!…

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129: A Rude Horse 45:20

4M ago45:20

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How was QR code invented? What is special about the Greenland Shark? Did Courtesy Lion retire? What is 'SINA'? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhySho…

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Special episode 3. Sian Ellard – establishing a world leading genetics lab from scratch 42:30

4M ago42:30

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In this special episode, we hear from Professor Sian Ellard who, like Andrew and Maggie, started in Exeter in 1995. Sian set up the Exeter molecular genetics laboratory from scratch. Through Sian’s leadership, this laboratory became world leading for both research and NHS diagnostic testing.By Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

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157. Fruitful Living | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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Do you like fruit? Why or why not? Do you have a favorite fruit? Well, growing a life that matters, is the result of God’s fruit of the Spirit growing in our lives. But just what is "the fruit of the Spirit" and how does it grow in our lives? Galatians 5 contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with the works of the flesh and then Paul explains how the fr…

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128: Special Beans, Special Miso, Special Flavours 52:54

4M ago52:54

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What is the origin of Japanese curry - why is it sweet? Why can't some people make the "rrrrr" sound? What is space miso? Why are the little red lights on top of buildings? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social medi…

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156. The Pharisees | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast | @Our Daily Bread 1:13:26

4M ago1:13:26

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When you read the Gospels, the Pharisees play a prominent role. So, when you hear the word "Pharisee," what do you think of? The dictionary defines a Pharisee as "a self-righteous person; a hypocrite." But were all Pharisees self-righteous hypocrites? Did all Pharisees reject Jesus? Or is it possible that how we think about the Pharisees is more of…

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Episode 150: Special Episode Featuring Student Researchers! 42:08

4M ago42:08

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In this very special episode, Alison Jane interviews six student researcher from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on research topics ranging from anxiety in schools, charitable donations to psychopaths getting enraged online.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

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Better Than the Movie 14: THE GREEN KNIGHT / SIR GAWAIN AND... w/ Conor Holt 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

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Happy Dev Patel Season to all who celebrate! Mr. Patel's directing debut, MONKEY MAN, is in theaters now, but we decided to look back a few years at his great work in THE GREEN KNIGHT, adapted from the chivalric romance SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT by writer-director David Lowery (PETER PAN & WENDY). Filmmaker and VHS enthusiast Conor Holt joins…

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