Best History from Across the Pond Podcasts (2024)

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ep 15 Rising Star: Alexis Baca's Journey from Childhood Dreams to Film Sets 29:18

2h ago29:18

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In this episode we feature actress Alexis Baca, known for her roles in "WTR Cities" and "The Bermuda Triangle Project," and the award winning short, "Parallel Lives." Alexis began her acting career as a child in Long Beach, California, and continues to pursue her passion in Southwest Florida, participating in various films and TV series across the …

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A Little Stress Relief 29:12

2h ago29:12

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This week, we're here to help you relax a little bit by telling you that some of those little language mistakes that raise your blood pressure might not actually be mistakes.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 14 A Mission of Love and Legacy: George Ackerman on Together for Sharon 45:10

3h ago45:10

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In this heartfelt episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we are honored to welcome George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for Parkinson's disease. George shares the story behind the foundation’s mission, inspired by his late mother, Sharon, and the impact her legacy has had o…

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Electoral Confusion 29:13

1h ago29:13

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With the U.S. election upon us, Kathy and Ross quiz Fletcher on the pronunciation and origins of some words related to our democratic process.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 13 Halloween Tarot Special: A Magical Reading with Jen Sankey, Creator of Stardust Wanderer Tarot 7:28

5h ago7:28

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In this Halloween episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning Tarot deck creator Jen Sankey, the creative mind behind the Stardust Wanderer Tarot. Known for her charming personality and deep knowledge of tarot, Jen takes us on a mystical journey into the history of tarot and even performs a special reading for our host…

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It's Getting Spoooooky Again 29:23

14d ago29:23

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Just in time for Halloween, we're talking about some of the creepy parts of the language world, including ghost words and some horrifying hyphens.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 12 Eric Newcombe on TWO Award-Winning Films and the Challenges of 'Abduction Chronicles' 30:09

7d ago30:09

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we welcome Eric Newcombe, the talented actor who has won awards at the festival for two different film submissions. Eric shares his passion for embodying a wide range of characters and the unique challenges that come with each role. He also opens up about the emotional and mental toll of filming A…

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Italian Food! 29:22

11d ago29:22

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We're looking at the differences between what people in Italy call their food and what they call it in one very specific place in the world (here's a hint: Tony Soprano has a lot to say about this).By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 11 Romance & Success: A Conversation with Epiphany Hightower author of 'Someone Like You" 44:41

14d ago44:41

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with the talented author of the award-winning romance novella Someone Like You. This remarkable writer achieved what many dream of—getting published on her very first try! We dive into her journey to publication, the inspiration behind her heartwarming story, and what it feels like to …

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Make No Mistake 29:23

1M ago29:23

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We return to one of our favorite topics: mistakes that aren't really mistakes, even though a whole lot of people will tell you they're mistakes.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep10 From Marine to Master Storyteller: Joyce Serrano on 'Original Grace' & the 'Turned Gods' Series 37:06

21d ago37:06

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In this inspiring episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we welcome Joyce Serrano, former marine, mother, and the brilliant author behind the award-winning series Turned Gods. Joyce shares the story of how she turned her hobby into an incredible writing journey, leading to the creation of Original Grace, a captivating installment in her imagin…

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The "Most" Words 29:24

1M ago29:24

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A Merriam-Webster poll sets off our conversation today as we make our picks for the most overrated word, the most underrated word, the most pleasant word to say, and a number of other mosts, bests, and worsts.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 9 Behind the Screams: A Deep Dive into ‘The Seductress from Hell’ with Andrew de Burgh & Raj Jawa 40:59

28d ago40:59

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In this spine-chilling episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we’re joined by the creative minds behind the horror film The Seductress from Hell. Director and writer Andrew de Burgh, along with actor and producer Raj Jawa, take us behind the scenes of their terrifying yet captivating film. They discuss the inspiration for the story, the filmma…

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EP.8 Soulmates, Stories, and Struggles: A Heartfelt Conversation with Author Diana Mooney 35:48

1M ago35:48

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with author Diana Mooney for her first-ever podcast interview! Diana, the brilliant mind behind Soulmates, shares how her personal mental health struggles have influenced her writing, creating a deeply meaningful and relatable story. We also get to meet her adorable cat, adding an extr…

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Of Course! A Mere Trifle. 29:22

1M ago29:22

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There are a whole lot of things you can say when someone thanks you for something... But what do they all really mean?By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep 7: Across the Pond and Beyond: A Journey with Writer Rosie Sedgwick 39:55

1M ago39:55

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we’re joined by Rosie Sedgwick, a UK-based writer with a passion for storytelling, travel, and adventure. Rosie takes us on a literary journey through her works, including Ants and Cicadas, Secrets and Lies, and shares some exciting insights into her unpublished novel. With a love for Egypt and a …

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The Hidden World of Syllable Stress 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

We continue our fascination with rules we don't know we know with a look at the importance of where we put the stress when we say words out loud.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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EP6: Zach Tolchinsky's first ever podcast interview! 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

In this epic episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, Jacquelynn teams up with Richard for her first interview, featuring filmmaker Zach Tolchinsky. Not only is it a debut for Jacquelynn as an interviewer, but it's also Zach's first podcast appearance! We dive into Zach’s filmmaking journey, his creative process, and what it was like bringing hi…

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Let's Hop Across the Pond 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

Jump in your estate car and head to the chemist, this week we're looking at some British equivalents of American English words.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep.5 A Haunting Love Story: Behind the Music Video 'The Girl Who Faded Away' w/ director Brent Heise 34:40

2M ago34:40

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with the director of the music video The Girl Who Faded Away, where we explore the mysterious and emotional journey behind the video. The story, inspired by musician Tom Guernsey’s haunting B-side track, captures the search for love in a place where angels fear to tread. The director s…

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Getting an A on the SAT 29:22

2M ago29:22

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The letter of the day is "A"! We're getting you (or your kids) ready for the SATs with some tricky vocabulary from the beginning of the alphabet.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ep. 4 Creative Passions and Heartfelt Tunes: A Conversation with Stephanie Kirves and Jalixa Morales 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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In this delightful episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we are joined by the talented Stephanie Kirves and Jalixa Morales. Stephanie shares her experiences in the film industry and her deep love for animals and the environment, offering a glimpse into her creative world. Meanwhile, Jalixa captivates us with her passion for acting, her commit…

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Episode 03: Mercury Retrograde Madness: A Chat with Pat Mitchell on 'Apples Oranges Lemons and Limes 59:44

2M ago59:44

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In this uniquely entertaining episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we navigate a sea of technical difficulties—thanks to Mercury being in retrograde, as Kyle points out—all while having a lively chat with filmmaker Pat Mitchell about his film, Apples Oranges Lemons and Limes. Amidst the chaos (and Jacquelynn’s mermaid costume), Pat offers hi…

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We Simply Must Talk About Modal Verbs 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

Must, could, should, shall, might, may... We dig into the weird, wiggly, weaselly world of modal verbs.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Let's Hit the Beach 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

Grab your swimsuit! Or your bathing suit. That's up to you. We're heading to the beach for a look at the language of tides, waves, and other things beachy.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Episode 02: Unmasking Resilience With Lorna Greyling & Jacquelynn Rambles about Deadpool & Wolverine 49:39

2M ago49:39

49:39

In this exciting second episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Lorna Greyling—author, speaker, and advocate—who shares her journey of resilience and triumph. We dive deep into her experiences, explore the themes of her work, and get her insights on the power of storytelling. Plus, we start out on a shifted gear …

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Now is the winter of our discontent made brat summer 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

With Charli XCX sparking a summer phenomenon, we take a look at the nature of slang: who uses it, why we use it, and how we need to be very careful with it.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Episode 01 : Meet the Team Behind the WOLF Media Festival Podcast 1:15:35

3M ago1:15:35

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Welcome to the first episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast! In this episode, you'll get to know your hosts, Kyle, and Richard, and producer Jacquelynn, as we introduce ourselves and share our vision for the WOLF Media Festival. Learn about the inspiration behind the festival, what you can expect in future episodes, and some exciting highlights…

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Back-formations 29:24

3M ago29:24

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Today we look at words that came from other words even though we think the second word should have come first.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Silly Rules (Or, the Unpredictability of the English Language) 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Today, we look at language rules that are rules sometimes, and rules that don't make sense. Well, they make some sense. Whatever. They're rules, anyway.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Etymology Olympics 29:24

4M ago29:24

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With the world's greatest sporting event upon us, we look at the origins of some sports-related words.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Is This a Fossil? Or Just Some Dumb Old Rock? 29:23

4M ago29:23

29:23

A listener question prompts us to think about words like rehabilitate, revamp, and nonplussed, and whether we can be plussed about habilitating and vamping, or if we're just talking nonsense.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Ambiguity of English (Is the Name of My Jazz Band) 29:24

4M ago29:24

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This week, we're talking ambiguous words and ambiguous phrases– sometimes we think we know what we're saying and sometimes we're really wrong.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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It's a Dead Language, I Always Say 29:24

4M ago29:24

29:24

Latin may be dead, but we still use it every day. This week we look at some common Latin phrases and what they actually mean.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Cranberry Morphemes 29:23

5M ago29:23

29:23

We know what a berry is, we know what a cranberry is, but what the heck is a "cran?" We enter the sometimes murky world of the cranberry morpheme...By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Final Exams 29:23

5M ago29:23

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As we head into summer, we'll take a look back to see if we can remember what we've learned over the past year.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Defining Words of the Spelling Bee 29:23

5M ago29:23

29:23

After this year's thrilling spell-off in the National Spelling Bee, we try to tease out the definitions of some of the words that won the contest.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Oldest of Old Words 29:21

5M ago29:21

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This week, we're talking about some of the very oldest words in the English language, and how little some of them have changed over thousands of years.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Smooshed-up Words 29:23

5M ago29:23

29:23

We're looking at words that were made by smooshing together other words, but it all happened so long ago that we completely forgot about it.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Rheturn of Rhetoric 29:16

6M ago29:16

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We're dipping back into common rhetorical devices today, and talking about how they can be used to win people to your side... or at least make them laugh a little bit.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Ye Olde Fossil Words 29:15

6M ago29:15

29:15

We look at some very old words that used to mean something, but that we now only see in very specific instances.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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If I Were To Talk About The Subjunctive... 29:14

6M ago29:14

29:14

Some of us (Fletcher) can never keep straight what, exactly, the subjunctive is, so fortunately Kathy and Ross are here to remind us!By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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We are all rhetoricians now 29:14

6M ago29:14

29:14

We have fun with rhetoric and some commonly used rhetorical devices, including how we might be using them even when we don't realize it.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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These Names Have Snob Appeal 29:22

7M ago29:22

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We look at some names of famous people that, when you pronounce them correctly, can let people know you're an expert... or a snob.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Shakespeare: He made up a lot of words 29:23

7M ago29:23

29:23

This week, Kathy and Ross quiz Fletcher on a list of words that may or may not have been coined by Shakespeare. You might be surprised by which ones we still use today.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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British-isms 29:22

7M ago29:22

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We look at why Americans love to talk like our friends from across the pond— or like to think that's what we're doing.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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The Good Kind of Stress 29:22

7M ago29:22

29:22

Today we're looking at sentence stress and how the meaning of a sentence can completely change depending on which words you emphasize.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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A message from You're Saying It Wrong 1:36

8M ago1:36

1:36

Ouch! Unfortunately, we won't have an episode this week, because even more unfortunately, one of us had an accident and sustained a not-insignificant personal injury. Everything's basically ok, but, you know, it hurts, so we need a week off. Sorry about that, and we'll see you next week!By Fletcher Powell

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Return of the Confusables 29:24

8M ago29:24

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We get back to one of our favorite topics: Words that sound a lot like other words but have totally different meanings.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Weird Word Origins 29:22

8M ago29:22

29:22

We look at some words that we think are related to other words, but actually aren't. Except sometimes they are.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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