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KUNC's In The NOCO is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show explores the big stories of the day, bringing context and insight to issues that matter. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we explore the lighter side of news, highlighting what makes this state such an incredible place to live.
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Erik and the crew discuss the lighter, more fun, side of current events and news of the day. Along with TV/Movie/Streaming updates, 'The Consumer' food reviews, internet trends, vital social issues and stuff.
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Each week two strapping joke slingers bring you news and comments from the lighter side of wrestling nostalgia. They pay homage to their favorite and too often forgotten southern territory of the ’80s - The Southern Gentleman of Wrestling.
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Fake Headlines Podcast

Tiffany Dillon and Kevin Dillon

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Three weird news stories but only one of them is real! Guess along as we try to fake each other out! A weekly comedy podcast of improvised news Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fakeheadlinespodcast/support
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News with Joe Vector

The Joseph Evaldi Network

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News with Joe Vector concerns topics of Personal Finance, Entertainment, Wrestling, and the lighter side of the news. We look forward to another year of this Podcast Series in Production.
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Unmasked

Assura, Inc.

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A bi-monthly show focusing on cybersecurity, hacker news with a lighter side. Unmasked is a look behind the cyber professionals and will spotlight teammates, community advocators and businesses to give insight to how cybersecurity affects everyone. Brought to you by Assura. Where the superheroes of cybersecurity provide a clearer understanding of the threats we face in our digital world. With Host: Paul Blacker Web: https://www.assurainc.com/
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We're a big happy family in the Trucking Nation, so we try and keep it on the lighter side of things. Now of course I will update you on important trucking news and all those fun FMCSA updates, as well as, any extra tid bits you all need to know. We have tons of guests lined up to interview and offer their expertise on financial topics, technology, compliance updates, and trucking business information.
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If you like lights, sirens, everyday heroes and donuts, you came to the right place. The Unreasonable Grounds Podcast covers the lighter side of first responder work in Canada from the perspective of two first responders. We stay on the light side of things and avoid politics at all cost! Enjoy!
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Welcome to your weekly source for the weirdest, most questionable cases in true crime. Gina and Amber are childhood friends who dive into the stories that leave you saying, “Did that really happen?” We focus on true crime cases about unsolved murders, disappearances, missing people, historical crimes, and dark and twisty murders. On WTF Wednesdays, enjoy the lighter side of crime with dumb criminals, weird crime news, and other related topics. New episodes are released every Wednesday. If yo ...
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"Mystery Meets: True Encounters with Unsolved Crimes":- 🕵️ Embark on a riveting journey into the shadows of unsolved mysteries with "Mystery Meets: True Encounters with Unsolved Crimes." This chilling true crime podcast playlist brings you a curated selection of captivating stories that will leave you questioning the thin line between fact and fiction. Delve into perplexing cases, uncover shocking twists, and explore the darker side of human nature. Join us as Mystery Meets takes you through ...
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This show will talk about the news that you don't see in the news. It will have opinions and facts that might not be completely true, but we try to bring a little bit of joy to your day. With our cast if Connor Donnellon (Content Creator),Robert Humphrey (Someone who wanted to join in the fun), and our sideline reporter Will Cretacci (Someone who found our show two months after the first episode), we work on helping you avoid the world for an hour every few days.
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Doc's News is now Down South Today, a blog and podcast journey along the lighter side of life in the warm states. Travel, food, the arts, wines, tailgating, chefs, books, music and much more.
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Bleachers & Boards

Hoop Heads Podcast Network

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Two experienced college basketball coaches, Marlon Guild and Matt Collier, are collaborating to educate and entertain the basketball community on everything from hoops to hip-hop. In every episode we will feature other coaches as guests to share (Board Talk segment) their basketball knowledge, tactical and strategic expertise, and advanced statistical analysis. In addition we will take time to have a spirited discussion on a non-basketball topic that we are passionate about similar to a “bar ...
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Download the free iPhone app here http://bit.ly/1rzCXGr Clippet dissects, distils and delivers your world into 60–second audio shots of need-to-know news, every week day. Download Clippet to kick start your day with the top ten stories every morning. Give us a minute and we’ll deliver the world of news straight to your mobile. Clippet – news by and for the mobile generation. DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP on iOS or Android Get in touch - josh@clippet.co
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Extreme Metal Podcast

Dario and Mandy

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Focus on Extreme Metal is a bi-weekly show focusing on all things dark, brutal and extreme. This fast paced show features ton of music, captivating discussion, interviews, latest news headlines, reviews of the latest releases and plenty of segments from contributing metalheads. Join the Extreme Pair of Dario Sycco and Mandy Delamuerte as they dive deep into the dark, complex and technical aspects of death, black, grind and generally extreme forms of metal. Expect the unexpected with offbeat ...
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Terrence K. Williams lives the American Dream having overcome hardships to achieve his ambitions as a comedian and entrepreneur. Kick back and enjoy Terrence’s fun journey as he laughs with friends and personalities about the lighter side of culture, politics, business, and life! Watch podcast at www.YouTube.com/c/terrencekwilliams www.TerrenceKwilliams.com
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda invite you to share a laugh at their favorite Twitter tantrums, and the madness of financial markets. If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, & Madness to enjoy the lighter side and off-topic discussions that include sports, politics, memes, travel, and whatever fun they find during the week.
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ITV Pridecast is the podcast about all things LGBT+ brought to you by ITV. Join Liam McConkey where he speaks to people from across the community and finds out where they are on their journey. As well as that, listen for all the latest LGBT+ news, events, and the things that matter to you.
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Pretty Politics

Pretty Politics

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Pretty Politics is a podcast where the gals get practical about everything coming out of the political swamp. Politics can be nasty, yet totally hilarious - that's where Kayla and Heather come in. The liberal left and the conservative right, bringing you the lighter side of politics. They can be agreeable and talk the issues without all the hate, albeit a little teasing. Pretty Politics invites you to join their open and raw discussions of policy and pop culture and how they bombard YOUR day ...
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Your daily dose of comedy and conspiracy "It's the "the lighter side of genocide" LIVE from the future and the future looks bright! Bringing you top Activists, Researchers, politicians, Journalists, Intelligence agents, Artists, Radio Hosts, Musicians, Editors & business people. If we want to understand what is going on in this world, go to the experts! The Truth: It's offensive, it's outrageous and it's hilarious! The Vinny Eastwood A.K.A. MR NEWS Principles If the media won’t do their job, ...
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Anxiety about climate change is hitting the youngest of us hard. And if you’re too young to vote, it may feel like there’s nothing you can do to change what your future looks like. But students in the Boulder Valley School District proved otherwise this past school year. A group of high school students successfully campaigned for the school board t…
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Longmont author and journalist Stephen Robert Miller is fascinated by climate disaster stories. He says they’re often teachable moments. “There’s so much to be learned from looking in the past — environmental histories and histories of instances of when people have tried to control nature and ultimately it's failed,” Miller said. In his new book, “…
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Hey Pickles! We hope you're well. This week we bring. you some fun facts about cucumbers in our Noteworthy segment. You know we love cucumbers. Hey! It's in our name! We have a new Listener recipe from Listener, Sarah W. It's Loaded Greek Falafel French Fries! Here's her recipe, if you would like to make it for yourself! Sarah Woodard’s Greek Falaf…
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While Colorado is known for having breweries on every corner, there's a new trend in town: cocktails - without the alcohol. The popularity of non-alcoholic drinks is soaring – especially among young adults – and more bars and restaurants are starting to feature creative mocktails on their menus. Currently, Colorado has only a few completely sober s…
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SUPERSIZE EPISODE We discuss Jordan's hockey team moving to Utah. No Man's Sky has entered our lives. Red Lobster bankruptcy. Robotic takeover of fast food. Detroit's terrible new sign. The legend of 'Brother Nature'. TV/Movie/Streaming updates: Fallout series, SpongeBob movie nudity, casting updates, GTA layoffs and lawsuit. VIDEO EPISODE on YOUTU…
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Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation when it comes to physical fitness. Perhaps that’s no surprise given how much there is to do in the outdoors. But when it comes to mental health, Colorado ranks in the bottom half of states, according to a 2023 report by Mental Health America. While there are a few reasons for this poor ranking,…
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Today we’re listening back to a conversation with aquaponic chicken farmer Sean Short of Blooming Health Farms, located in Greeley, Colorado. And just what is aquaponic chicken farming? Short says the farm uses aquaponics, “a fancy way of saying that we have some fish, and we use the fish water to grow plants.” In other words, aquaponics combines f…
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A career in journalism wasn’t the plan for NPR’s Lori Lizarraga – at least, not until the day she found herself in the wrong classroom at Southern Methodist University. Lizarraga says she “stepped into Narnia” when she walked into the studio where journalism students were broadcasting the school’s daily newscast. The Latina journalist has been tell…
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Hey Pickles! We hope this week's episode finds you well. This week, we dive into the VegNews Veggie Awards, and tell you who won 1st, 2nd & 3rd place! Let us know if you voted in this year's awards & if your favorites. won! You can look at the results here: https://vegnews.com/2024/4/2024-veggie-award-winners In our Noteworthy segment, we debunk so…
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SUPERSIZE EPISODE We discuss Erik's bathroom incident. The NYC earthquake. The Solar eclipse: kid burns himself with telescope, Mexican news shows testicals. Wrestlemania 40. TV/Movie/Streaming updates: announcements from CinemaCon. VIDEO EPISODE on YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel 'It's Erik Nagel' Show Audio | Video | Social Media www.itseri…
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It's spring… and a handful of Northern Colorado farmers markets are opening up for what's likely to be a busy season – at least, if the last few years are any indication. We've come to expect throngs of eager shoppers waiting in long lines to buy western slope peaches by the crate, boxes of Olathe sweet corn, Pueblo chiles, and other locally grown …
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The risk of wildfire is a reality that is beginning to define life in Northern Colorado. This last weekend, tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were left suddenly without power for days when Xcel shut it off in anticipation of high winds and potential loose lines. Today we’re listening back to an interview covering a 2023 report from the …
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Join your buddies Murf, Swag Jeff & Michelle for a lighter journey into the Dark Side! ...and I'll tell you another thing I hate about Philip Rivers... oh the shows finished huh Fantastic '3 hour show' folks, another epic journey into the lighter side of the darkside. The Draft is almost here, this our time to shine, we have to get this one right..…
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Have you ever wondered how NPR came to be? It certainly didn’t happen overnight. The history of National Public Radio is long and convoluted, starting in the early twentieth century with university-housed stations scattered across rural areas. These stations broadcast things like cooking lessons, and how to use indoor plumbing. But with the Communi…
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Northern Colorado’s unique weather patterns can be a challenge for backyard gardeners. The climate is dry; the growing season is hot and short. And of course, we’re no strangers to wind and hail events. But new research out of Colorado State University can help gardeners choose crop varieties that thrive in those conditions. KUNC's rural and small …
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Hey Pickles! This week's episode is coming to you from the path of totality! Did you see the solar eclipse? We had cloud cover so only got to experience the darkness, then saw some of the end of the eclipse. It was fascinating regardless! This week we're reviewing the documentary, The Smell of Money. This film takes you to North Carolina where the …
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Discover the thrill of victory and the fascinating challenges faced in the world of cybersecurity competitions with the Lovely Ladies, an all-female champion team from the University of Richmond. Maggie and Leah join us to share their journey through the Capture the Flag event, providing rare insights into what drives a team to success in this high…
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On Monday, April 8 a total solar eclipse will darken the skies over 13 states, from Texas up to Maine. While Colorado is not in the path of totality, in which the moon completely covers the sun, our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse over the U.S. is relatively rare – the last one occurred in August 2017. And citi…
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Some recent changes in radio warrants an examination on how to handle staff cuts to a new phenomenon of what happens when you're entire station goes away, but your job hasn't. We review clips from: Real Radio 'Monsters of the Morning', ESPN 'Josh Cohen & The Home Team' , 'The News Junkie' (syndicated), ESPN 'The Pat McAfee Show', and for fun, some …
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Immigrants are the backbone of a lot of mountain communities in Colorado. That’s because many work in service industry jobs that keep these towns thriving. But for immigrants in these places, certain disparities are more pronounced, like access to transportation. In one part of Summit County, this particular issue had become dangerous in the snowy …
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It’s no secret there’s a crisis of shrinking local news across the U.S. And we know that in places where local news evaporates, democracy takes a hit. Government corruption tends to increase when powerful entities realize there's less media scrutiny on what they're doing. "This year has been particularly difficult for the local media news business,…
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Most people would agree that the immigration system in the United States is broken… but how it's broken – and how to fix it – are the real debate. As this debate persists, the stories of people caught in a messy immigration web continue to rise. The documentary film If I Could Stay tells the story of two such people, Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid E…
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Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well! This week, we tell you all about our holiday weekend, and what's new here at the ol' Compassion & Cucumbers studio! In our Noteworthy segment, you'll hear why charges dropped against animal advocates is not a good thing. You can read all about it on Wayne Hsiang's blog here: https://blog.simpleheart…
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Temple Grandin sees the world through a different lens. The Colorado State University professor of animal science is neurodivergent, and her differences as an autistic person have been foundational to her work – especially when it comes to advocating for the humane treatment of animals. She is also an advocate for neurodivergent thinkers of all age…
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SUPERSIZE EPISODE We discuss Easter plans, Erik on British TV. This Week In Disasters: Baltimore bridge collapse, hot air balloon accidents, random leg found from train accident. Mr Belvedere. Leon Rebone appreciation. Cypress Hill & The London Symphony Orchestra. TV/Movie/Streaming Updates: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Dave Attell special, Alamo D…
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Advocates say failing to invest in childcare is a missed opportunity to address inequity. And the lack of investment is hitting Northern Colorado families in multiple ways. For one, it leaves rising kindergartners unprepared to enter public schools. “The achievement gap is present well before children enter kindergarten,” said Tarryn Morrisey, a pr…
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Another great show everybody. Well done Swaggo for hosting the show, well done Murf for making it to the show and well done Michelle for putting up with Murf's unruly behavior sat next to you for the first time It's been quiet in the NFL but it's about to get real very soon folks, stay tuned........Adios Malinguerers ️RN4L Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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The cash bail system continues to face scrutiny in the U.S. Activists say it subverts the long-held American ideal that a person is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, under the cash bail system, if you can’t afford to post bail, you could end up sitting in jail for days, weeks or months waiting for a trial regardless of your innocence. I…
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