Best French Polynesia Podcasts (2024)

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Nicolai Dotter's Epic Adventure: From California to Brazil on Two Wheels 45:29

3h ago45:29

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#118 - What would compel someone to leave the security of home for the uncertainty of the road? Adventurer Nicolai Dotter joins us to share the origin story of his daring spirit and the motivations behind Operation Brazil, his bold motorcycle expedition from California to Brazil. Influenced by his father's enthralling travel tales and an unconventi…

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UFC Fighter Brodie Farber 1:07:54

3h ago1:07:54

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Brodie Farber was a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter from 2002 to 2018. We talk all about fighting, various martial arts and which ones work, training, injuries, preventing injuries, what it's like to be knocked out, the benefits of learning a martial art, travelling, and much more. Show notes are here https://www.paultrammell.com/dream-chas…

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NH #686: Reuters Investigation Blasts Govt. Agency Incompetence, Lies at N St. Louis Radioactive West Lake Landfill – Dawn Chapman 59:46

1h ago59:46

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Dawn Chapman of Just Moms StL (l) and Nuclear Hotseat host Libbe HaLevy at symposium on West Lake Landfill issues in North St. Louis, February 19, 2016. Keystone Photo – activists Dawn Chapman and Kay Drey on-site at radioactively contaminated Coldwater Creek in N. St. Louis, MO. February 19, 2016. This Week’s Featured Interview: Nuclear...…

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Ep 17 - Exploring the World with Oceania Cruises with Nikki Upshaw 27:31

2h ago27:31

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In this episode, we're diving into Oceania Cruises with Nikki Upshaw, who reveals how this line stands out with its unparalleled culinary experiences. Each restaurant boasts its galley, ensuring your food arrives fresh and hot within seconds. Rodney himself praises the miso-glazed Red Bass as the best on the planet. Beyond dining, Oceania offers ca…

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Marcus Higgs' Global Insights: Strengthening Parent-Preteen Bonds Through Adventure and Understanding 33:09

5d ago33:09

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#117 - What happens when a seasoned adventurer shifts his focus to improving parent-preteen relationships? Meet Marcus Higgs, our extraordinary guest who brings a wealth of multicultural wisdom and global teaching experience to the table. Raised by a father from the Bahamas and a mother from the Philippines, Marcus has lived and taught in South Kor…

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Conflicting Loyalties, From Mafia Enforcer to DOJ Informant, Aiden Gabor 58:29

5d ago58:29

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Aiden Gabor was recruited into the mafia at a young age, led a life of crime, and became an enforcer. He was later coerced into being an informant for the Department of Justice, who convinced him to become a police officer in order to bring down corrupt cops. He wrote a book about his life, Conflicting Loyalties, which I read in three days since I …

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NH #685: Hiroshima, Nagasaki 79th Anniversary -“Atomic Cover-Up” film, Hibakusha Setsuko Thurlow accepts 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for ICAN 59:21

6d ago59:21

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The remains of Hiroshima after the atomic bomb destroyed the city, 1945 ATOMIC COVER-UP – Director Greg Mitchell is the award-winning author of a dozen books including 2020’s “The Beginning or the End: How Hollywood–and America–Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” His previous books on the atomic bombings were “Hiroshima in America“ (with..…

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Ep 16 - Azamara Cruises -“The Global Leader in Small Ship Destination Immersion - the Difference is Night and Day!” with Dondra Ritzenthaler 27:15

6d ago27:15

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Dondra Ritzenthaler, the newly appointed CEO of Azamara Cruises. Dondra shares her vision for Azamara's future as she discusses the impactful changes she has made in her first two months. She outlines her plans to visit 12 cities, engagi…

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David Allen Tracy's Epic Journey: From Rainforest Adventures to Personal Brand Mastery 55:18

12d ago55:18

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#116 - David Allen Tracy, a personal brand coach and intrepid adventurer, shares his extraordinary journey that spans continents and life-changing experiences. From his childhood exploring the rainforests of Panama to his nonprofit work providing medical aid in remote and dangerous areas, David's story is one of courage, resilience, and profound hu…

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Autobiographic Memory, Frank Healy 57:18

13d ago57:18

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Frank Healy is one of 100 people in the entire world who has hyperthymesia. He remembers every day of his life, starting at six years old. He is now 64. He is also an author and a therapist, and we talk about memory, his obsession with weather, school, social life, how to control and minimize bad memories, astrology, OCD, controling emotions, reliv…

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NH #684: What’s the Problem with Radioactive Nuclear Waste? What’s the Solution? Powerful Symposium at UCSD 59:24

12d ago59:24

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A map of the San Onofre nuclear waste station, showing earthquake faults and the 50 mile radius that would be most impacted by an accident with the current on-site storage of radioactive waste. This Week’s Special Feature The Samuel Lawrence Foundation, in cooperation with the Scripps Oceanography Institute, held a one-day symposium on Radioactive …

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Ep 15 - A Unique Trip of a Lifetime Close to Home with Rocky Mountaineer with Jeff Caesar 25:35

13d ago25:35

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In this episode, Rodney is joined by Jeff Caesar from Rocky Mountaineer, Canada's premier provider of luxury rail excursions. Jeff takes us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, offering a glimpse into their all-inclusive trips. Guests enjoy the comfort of daylight-only train rides, ensuring that each night is sp…

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Briana Medvecki’s Story of Adaptability: From Elite Gymnastics to Collegiate Diving 52:55

20d ago52:55

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#115 - What if life's unexpected twists could lead you to newfound passions and a brighter future? Join me as I sit down with Briana Medvecki, a former elite gymnast who turned a career-ending ACL injury into an inspiring journey of resilience and self-discovery. Hear how she transitioned from the intense world of gymnastics to collegiate diving at…

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Poetry Episode 40:44

20d ago40:44

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Clouds, thunderstorms, cool rain, surfing, life and death, strolling through the jungle. My poems are influenced by the natural world around me, as I live on my sailboat in Bocas del Toro, Panama. In this episode, the inner working of my mind are on dislpay for all to hear as I read my original poetry. Shownotes are here https://www.paultrammell.co…

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Ep 14 - Seabourn - Transformative and Connective Luxury Travel with Steve Smotrys 29:24

20d ago29:24

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In this episode, Rodney welcomes Steve Smotrys from Seabourn Cruise Lines, renowned for their extraordinary world cruises spanning seven continents. Seabourn's upcoming Grand Africa voyage, a 140 to 160-day odyssey starting this November, promises unparalleled luxury and adventure. Steve shares insights into Seabourn's fleet, boasting ocean and exp…

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NH #683: Ohio Radiation Contamination – More Radioactive Water, Soil, Plants Found at Piketon/Portsmouth: Dr. Michael Ketterer 59:11

21d ago59:11

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The shuttered Zahn’s Corner Middle School, shuttered for contamination with nuclear materials from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, only 3 miles away. And now the school district is trying to auction it off “AS-IS” without explaining what the “AS-IS” is?!?!??? This Week’s Featured Interview: To contact Dr. Michael Ketterer and Others Re: POR…

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Discovering Serenity: Giulia Uggias's Underwater Escape 39:55

27d ago39:55

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#114 - Can scuba diving be the ultimate stress-reliever for a high-pressure office job? Meet Giulia Uggias, a tax advisor from Hamburg who has discovered an extraordinary escape in the underwater world of scuba diving. With a rich multicultural heritage, being half Italian and half Russian, and fluency in multiple languages, Giulia’s story is more …

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The End of the World, The Beginning of Everything, Shebana Coelho 1:20:32

27d ago1:20:32

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Shebana Coelho is an award-winning writer, performance artist and facilitator of workshops. Her work is about expressing our creativity to liberate us from fear and other colonizations and to celebrate our passion. She received a Fiction Fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts, and a Fulbright grant to Mongolia. We talk about travel, a…

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Ep 13 - Crystal is Back and Better Than Ever - Exceptional at Sea with Glen Rothe 31:26

27d ago31:26

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In this episode, Rodney is joined by Glen Rothe, VP of Trade Sales for North America with Crystal Cruise Lines. Glen shares exciting news about Crystal's return to sailing, showcasing the impressive redesign of their ships. These updates include larger guest accommodations and a more intimate onboard experience with fewer passengers. Glen also high…

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NH #682: Ugly July 16 Nuclear Anniversaries: Trinity Bomb Test, Church Rock Uranium Tailings Pond Disaster 59:17

28d ago59:17

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Annual walk to commemorate Church Rock uranium tailings pond disaster on Navajo Nation land – from 2019. Site of the mine and tailings pond in the background. This Week’s Featured Interviews: Trinity Downwinders Advocating for Justice – Tina Cordova: Trinity Downwinder Tina Cordova grew up in her family home in the Tularosa Basin, 40 miles...…

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NH #681: What Youth Want to Know about Nukes + Radioactive Contamination of Food & Water – A Congressional Briefing – Kimberly Roberson 59:11

1M ago59:11

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This Week’s Features: LINKS from this feature: Radioactive Contamination of U.S. Food and Water and What Congress Can Do About It – Upcoming Webinar An interview with Kimberly Roberson, founder/director of Fukushima Fallout Awareness Network (FFAN) and lead organizer for this Congressional briefing. WHERE & WHEN? The briefing will be held via Zoom …

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J.V. Hilliard's Transformation: From DC Lobbyist to Fantasy Fiction Maestro 53:09

1M ago53:09

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#113 - Ever wondered how a DC lobbyist specializing in defense and technology transitions into a fantasy fiction author? Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Joe Hilliard, also known as J.V. Hilliard, as he reveals how his real-life experiences in politics, diplomacy, and war have enriched his epic fantasy narratives. From the foothills o…

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To Play the Game, 72 Days of Survival in the Andes 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

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John Guiver is the author of the book "To Play the Game," the story of the aeronautical disaster of flight 571, which crashed in the Andes in 1972, and involved cannibalism in order to survive. John Guiver's lifetime interest in the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster led him to travel to the site of the accident in January 2013 in the company of one of the…

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Ep 12 - Discover Paradise with Paul Gauguin Cruises, French Polynesia's Destination Expert Liz Coleman 27:38

1M ago27:38

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In this episode, we embark on a journey through the azure waters of the South Pacific with a special guest who knows these islands intimately. Liz Coleman from Paul Gauguin Cruises joins us, specializing in exploring paradises like the Society, Marquesa, and Cook Islands. Together, we'll uncover the allure of these remote havens, from the breathtak…

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Living on the Kamoka Pearl Farm in French Polynesia, Josh Humbert 55:49

1M ago55:49

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Kamoka Pearl Farm produces pearls from oysters grown in the nutrient-rich lagoon of Ahe Atoll, 300 miles northeast of Tahiti. They are known for adhering to the strictest levels of sustainable farming in the pearl world and have pioneered many eco-farming techniques that not only help the environment, but also improve the quality of their pearls. W…

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NH #680: Nat’l Nuclear Activism & Messaging Strategies – ReThink Media’s Mac Hamilton, Ploughshares Fund’s Bonnie Fisk 57:02

1M ago57:02

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A symbol of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Anti-nuclear activists are often isolated from each other because we focus on what’s most important to us – a local issue with radioactive waste dump, or uranium mining, or weapons, or a spike in health...…

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Ep 11 - Luxury at Sea - Travel Deeper with Silversea Cruises with Joe Leon 25:13

1M ago25:13

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In this episode, Rodney is joined by a special guest, Joe Leon, from Silverseas Cruises. Together, they dive into the world of luxury cruising, sharing insider tips and stories that will inspire your next vacation. Joe shares Silverseas' commitment to taking customers deeper into destinations than they would travel with anyone else. This promise is…

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Navigating the World with Linda King's Travel Insights 31:24

1M ago31:24

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#112 - Can financial constraints truly hinder your wanderlust? Join us as we chat with Linda King, the Smart Travelista, who proves that travel and savings can go hand-in-hand. Linda, originally from Sydney and now based in Melbourne, shares her unique blend of travel expertise and financial savvy. Her early experiences, including a life-changing f…

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Exuma Adventures and French Polynesia Magic with Michael and Cassandre 55:44

2M ago55:44

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#111 - Curious what it’s like to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for crystal-clear waters and remote island adventures? Imagine living on a catamaran while exploring the untouched beauty of French Polynesia and the Bahamas. Michael and Cassandre from Journey of MC join me to share their incredible stories and the life-changing impact of th…

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Feeling Fear and Finding Courage with Adrenajen, aka Jennie Milton 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Jennie Milton, aka Adrena-Jen, is an Australian kitesurfing and snow kiting champion, and all-around hardcore adventurer. We talk about getting chased by a polar bear, Alaska, kitesurfing, kiteskiing, generation X, the Red Bull Ragnarok kiteski race, staying in shape and combating the aging process, fear, and courage. We also discuss the relationsh…

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NH #679: Early Xmas for Nukesters – Dangerous ADVANCE Act Guts US Nuclear Oversight, Protections – Diane D’Arrigo 59:14

2M ago59:14

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This Week’s Featured Interview: Numnutz of the Week (for Outstanding Nuclear Boneheadedness): Fukushima saki? That’s right – get drunk to ignore the radionuclides that might be in your alcohol! Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda Pentz Gunter: The ADVANCE Act will gut nuclear safety and keep the Nuclear Navy happy. Hardly anyone on Capitol Hill op…

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Ep 10 - Why Explora Journeys is the Hottest New Luxury Lifestyle Brand with Chris Austin 31:22

2M ago31:22

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In this week's episode, Rodney sits down with Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys. Explora Journeys has been sailing for just ten months but has significantly impacted the luxury cruise industry. Travel and Leisure magazine recognized it as the best new ship launched in 2023, and Condé Nast included it on their 2024 Gold L…

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Margaret Sullivan's Odyssey: A Family's Year of Global Adventures 48:20

2M ago48:20

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#110 - What happens when a family decides to pause their conventional lives and embark on a year-long global adventure? Margaret Sullivan joins the podcast to share the captivating story of her family's extraordinary decision to take a gap year and explore the world with their young children. From corporate marketing in Lower Manhattan to fishing f…

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Living with Schizophrenia, Dale Walsh 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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Following a thirteen-week hospitalization for schizophrenia, after being “extracted” from Dartmouth College, Dale Walsh was in a private psychiatric program where he was hospitalized nine times over five years. He then moved into his own unsupervised apartment and returned to college at Fairleigh Dickinson University, from where he graduated magna …

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NH #678: 13th ANNIVERSARY! + Hinamoeura Cross – France’s Deadly Nuclear Testing Legacy in French Polynesia 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Welcome to the start of the 14th year of Nuclear Hotseat! This Week’s Featured Interview: Hinamoeura Cross of Polynesia and Tina Cordova of New Mexico, both winners of the 2023 Nuclear Free Future Award, embrace in congratulations and commiseration, as both are Downwinders from different parts of the world. Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda...…

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Ep 9 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises - An Unrivaled Experience with Shawn Tubman 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Welcome to Luxury Travelers, the ultimate podcast for discerning explorers and connoisseurs of abundant experiences. Your host, Rodney George, invites Shawn Tubman, the Senior Vice President of Sales for Regent Seven Seas Cruises to share his invaluable insights on the world of luxury cruising, from the most exquisite destinations to the unparallel…

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Kirsten Rudberg’s Pilgrimage to Growth: From the Camino to Creative Horizons 44:14

2M ago44:14

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#109 - Kirsten Rudberg’s journey across the Camino de Santiago offers more than just tales of physical endurance; it’s a deep dive into the realms of solitude, personal growth, and the magic of unexpected generosity. Join us as Kirsten, a panentheist with a Master’s of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology, shares her transformative pilgrimage exp…

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Britton Kelley, Personal Training and Lifestyle Change 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

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Britton Kelley is a personal trainer living in Medellin Colombia. We talk about travelling, living in Medellin Colombia, being a gringo, doing your own thing, Costa Rica, lifestyle change, Thialand, fitness, personal training, not having children, OMAD (one meal a day), MRSA, pain, Covid, not watching television, and more. Shownotes can be found at…

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Ep 8 - Cruising the Society Islands of French Polynesia with a James Beard Award Winning Chef, Dean Fearing 22:13

2M ago22:13

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Rodney is thrilled to talk with his good friend, Dean Fearing, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef. Rodney is excited to discuss a cruise planned for March 2025 on the luxurious Silversea ship, the luxury brand under Royal Caribbean. This cruise promises an extraordinary experience, with each s…

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Exploring Life's Lessons on Two Wheels with Chris Donaldson 39:26

2M ago39:26

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#108 - What drives someone to leave behind the chaos of their home city and embark on a global adventure? Chris Donaldson, an intrepid 65-year-old motorcyclist from Belfast, Northern Ireland, shares his incredible journey of riding a Moto Guzzi Le Mans around the world. From the conflict-ridden streets of Belfast to navigating the deserts of Sudan,…

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Author Jeremiah Beck, Recollection 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Jeremiah Beck is the author of the new novel Recollection, which I read and enjoyed enough to invite Jeremiah onto the show. We talk about finding the inspiration to read and write, authors we love, learning to write, finding an editor, cultivating a creative mindest, talking to your characters, rituals, begging for the muse, marketing a book, guil…

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Ep 7 - Signature Travel Network, an Exclusive Network of the World’s Leading Expert Travel Advisors 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network, speaks with Rodney about Signature Travel Network's many attributes and their impactful initiative, Travel Elevates. This nonprofit program empowers travelers to make a positive difference in the communities they visit. Alex shares …

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NH #676: The Nuclear Weapons/Nuclear Energy Connection, Costs, Fears – Alfred Meyer of PSR, Dr. Gordon Edwards 59:02

2M ago59:02

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This Week’s First Featured Interview: Alfred Meyer of Physicians for Social Responsibility, mid-Zoom interview This Week’s Second Featured Interview: Dr. Gordon Edwards, addressing the United Nations What Scares Me Most about Nuclear: Excerpts from last year’s Halloween feature: “What Scares Me Most about Nuclear.” I spoke with more than 30 activis…

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Amber's Elopement Visions: Capturing Love on Nature's Grand Stage 41:57

3M ago41:57

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#107 - Embark on a photographic odyssey as I sat down with the remarkable Amber, whose lens has turned elopements into visual sonnets against Earth's most awe-inspiring canvases. Once a travel agent, Amber's trajectory to becoming an elopement photographer is a vibrant narrative of love, adventure, and the chance encounters that can shape our desti…

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Amelia Huckel-Bauer, All She Cares About is the Yankees 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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Amelia Huckel-Bauer is a Bronx based actor and teaching artist, currently producing and acting in an on-going production of John Ford Noonan’s, "All She Cares About is the Yankees," coming soon to the Bronx. She is a company member with Emit Theatre, bringing immersive Shakespeare to schools, roles ranging from Gertrude in Hamlet, to Malvolio in Tw…

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NH #675: RECA Held Hostage by Mike Johnson’s Stupid Congress Tricks – Nuclear Victims’ Compensation Act Down to the Wire – Mary Dickson 59:15

3M ago59:15

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The Miller Map. The path radioactive fallout took from the 100 above-ground nuclear tests in Nevada. Actually, it took three or more nuclear fallout clouds overhead to make it onto this map. Compiled by Richard Miller, author of Under the Cloud: The Decades of Nuclear Testing. This Week’s Featured Interview: PHONE NUMBERS TO CONTACT CONGRESS...…

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Ep 6 - TCS World Travel with Jesse Terranova 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Welcome to the Luxury Traveler Podcast! In this episode, Jesse Terranova from TCS World Travel shares why the company is a leader in the industry, offering unparalleled travel experiences. Notably, TCS operates two brand new Airbus A321 jets, accommodating 52 passengers, and offers between 20 and 25 unique journeys annually. TCS boasts many repeat …

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Kambrie Wilkinson's Race Through Life: From Utah's Trails to College Tracks 38:16

3M ago38:16

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#106 - Embrace the pulse of perseverance and youthful ambition through the experiences of Kambrie Wilkinson, a trail-blazing runner ready to conquer the peaks of Utah and the tracks of collegiate competition. My conversation with Kambrie isn't just about her swift strides on the racecourse; it's a heart-to-heart on how a mother's nudge led her from…

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Alan Fishbone, Author of "Animal, Notes from a Labyrinth" 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Alan Fishbone is the author of the new novel "Animal, Notes from the Labyrinth," published by Heresy Press. He was born and raised in New York City. He is a scholar and translator of ancient Greek and Latin and a professional sailboat captain. When not in New York, he lives aboard the cutter rigged sailboat Pelekun, usually to be found somewhere in…

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NH #674: The Passing of an Anti-Nuclear Activist Hero: Patti Ameno 59:14

3M ago59:14

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Patti Ameno (also Patty, Patricia) grew up in Apollo, Pennsylvania, 35 miles NE of Pittsburgh, not realizing that her childhood home was directly across the street from the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation. NUMEC manufactured fuel for commercial nuclear power plants and the Navy’s nuclear submarines, leaving behind a legacy of uranium an…

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