Best NST Podcasts (2024)

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NST: DS9 - Emissary - Season 1, Episodes 1-2 (Series Premiere) 1:44:00

33m ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Emissary! The Newbie crew finally comes across Deep Space 9, and it does NOT start off lightly! We're immediately thrust into the battle of Wolf 359 and one Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Sisko's perspective on Locutus' assault that kills his wife and nearly kills his son. Where does he go from here? Working alongside a bunch of misfits on a former …

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Shota Imanaga is the lone Cubs All-Star in disappointing season 33:28

14h ago33:28

33:28

Shota Imanaga is a joy to watch, as Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. The rest of the team? Not so much. In fact, Colten Brewer broke his hand while punching a Wrigley Field dugout wall in frustration. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to make sense of it all before a tough road trip ahead of the All-Star break. The Cubs need to rack up wins be…

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Interviewing Paula Esson on Bowen Technique and Neurophysiology for the BTPA 51:46

8h ago51:46

51:46

In the next of our series of interviews with key figures and teachers in the world of Bowen, it is our great pleasure to share our interview with Paula Esson. Paula has been an exceptional example of tenacity and diligence when it comes to getting Bowen into the more mainstream focus and use in the NHS. Having pioneered the Northern Integrative Hea…

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Chicago Cubs mailbag: Where is the accountability? 37:24

13h ago37:24

37:24

It’s time for more airing of grievances as this Cubs team appears to be going nowhere. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney respond to questions from fans, trying to explain Craig Counsell’s role in all of this, the perception of Jed Hoyer’s job security, different paths to follow at the trade deadline and the moves that would demonstrate this big-mar…

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The Phillies are the super-team the Cubs could have been 32:35

2d ago32:35

32:35

People in Philadelphia love Kyle Schwarber. And Bryce Harper is still a must-see superstar. Imagine how that would have played at Wrigley Field. Matt Gelb, who expertly covers the Phillies for The Athletic, joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to preview the upcoming series against a Cubs team that simply has not shown enough progress in its reb…

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July sell-off looming? Cubs show fire but drop another series 28:32

3d ago28:32

28:32

Justin Steele screamed in the dugout in Saturday's win. But two hits and a catastrophic fourth inning led to another loss on Sunday. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk about the Brewers continuing to pull away in the division, Steele's fire not igniting a hot stretch and Jed Hoyer admitting that he has to be realistic and possibly sell come the…

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Interviewing Jo Wortley and Colin Murray of The College of Bowen Studies UK 1:01:36

6d ago1:01:36

1:01:36

In the next of my interviews with leading teacher in the Bowen Technique, we are speaking to the lead tutors of the College of Bowen Studies (CBS) here in the UK, Colin Murray and Jo Wortley. In this interview, we get to hear a little of their history and how they came to Bowen (from Martial Arts and the automotive industry - but guess who did what…

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Listener Mailbag: The fans aren't happy and want to know who is to blame 30:05

6d ago30:05

30:05

This Cubs season hasn't gone anywhere close to expectations. This episode Patrick and Sahadev take listener questions and unsurprisingly, the fans aren't happy. Topics range from whether they're selling or still buying at the deadline, was David Ross a scapegoat, who is to blame for the offense's struggles and more. Please leave this podcast page a…

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At halfway point, this Cubs season has to be considered a failure 33:28

8d ago33:28

33:28

There’s still time to turn it around, but so far this team hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney evaluate all areas of the roster and wonder what the Cubs are really thinking right now. It’s setting up some difficult questions for players, management, and ownership because the Cubs don’t have many answers. Please le…

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For this Cubs team, it’s the same loss over and over 28:35

9d ago28:35

28:35

Are the Cubs coming out flat? Or is this just a poorly constructed roster? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest Worst Loss of The Season, which embodied so many of the issues surrounding the team. Justin Steele’s brilliance is going to waste, and the pattern of losing one-run games is getting old. Hear what the mood is like withi…

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Interview with Phil Steward of Assessment Led Bodywork on Bowen Technique 1:06:27

13d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In the next of our series of interviews, we are excited to have Phil Steward as our guest. Phil is the brains behind the most recent School of Bowen in the UK Assessment Led Bodywork Training which has been partly inspired by his work with Graham Pennington, who Phil spent time with in Australia and was encouraged by Graham to develop his approach …

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Why Ryne Sandberg deserves a Wrigley Field statue 40:11

13d ago40:11

40:11

Ryne Sandberg will forever be a Cubs icon and a Hall of Famer. ---------What was the legend like behind the scenes? Before Sunday’s statue unveiling ceremony, Barry Rozner joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to discuss Sandberg’s relentless pursuit of greatness and off-the-field persona. Rozner, a longtime Daily Herald columnist and fixture on …

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What makes Craig Counsell tick, and what Pete Alonso wants 24:15

14d ago24:15

24:15

Will Sammon, a great reporter with The Athletic, joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to explain what it was like to cover Counsell in Milwaukee and why he’s not that surprised the Brewers are still in first place. With the Mets coming to Wrigley Field this weekend, Sammon explains New York’s evolving approach to the trade deadline. Alonso would…

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NST: TNG - Chain of Command, Part II - Season 6, Episode 11 1:18:22

16d ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Chain of Command, Part II! The famous one about four lights. It's widely considered one of the best Star Trek episodes of all time, but surprisingly (or unsurprisingly?) the NST crew has some dissenting opinions. Interesting... how many lights did they truly see? Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including e…

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Cubs encounter GIANT loss 11:57

16d ago11:57

11:57

The Chicago Cubs imploded in their 7-6 lost against the Giants. Sahadev Sharma and Patirck Mooney put together interview sound from Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell to help explain the current situation of the Cubs. Between Hector Neris' blown save in the 9th, to the team not producing enough runs, the Chicago Cubs are feeling the summer heat. Please l…

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Before it’s too late, which prospects might help the Chicago Cubs this year? 32:23

17d ago32:23

32:23

As the losing continues at Wrigley Field, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the state of the farm system, identifying players who might be able to help revive a struggling offense or reinforce the bullpen at some point. Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more peo…

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Interviewing Ron Phelan on Bowen Technique for the BTPA 1:10:54

20d ago1:10:54

1:10:54

In the third of my new interviews, I speak to Ron Phelan, another of the really big names in the Bowen Technique world. In this interview, we discuss how Ron found his way from electrical engineering to Bowen Technique and the similarities between them, how he went on to develop his PASC - Practitioner Assessment Skills Courses and his approach to …

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Cubs Mailbag: Who’s on the hot seat? What’s the manager’s value? Which prospects are untouchable? 46:55

20d ago46:55

46:55

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney respond to questions from fans about whether Jed Hoyer’s front office should be feeling heat from the Ricketts family ownership group. They also get into how much Craig Counsell has added to this disappointing team, and identify the players whose names will keep popping up between now and the trade deadline. Drop a…

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Cubs Trade Deadline Preview 31:40

28d ago31:40

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Craig Counsell says it’s too early for this stuff, but his team’s lackluster performance has created a lot of questions. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney trace how the Cubs got to this point, and explain the mindset in Jed Hoyer’s front office. It’s not too soon to start thinking about adding a slugger such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and seeing what…

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NST: TNG - Chain of Command, Part I - Season 6, Episode 10 1:28:23

23d ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Chain of Command, Part I! The Enterprise suddenly has an EXTREME shake-up. Picard out?! Jellico in?! Worf and Beverly join secret mission?! Riker and Geordi feeling bad? Data feeling good?! Deanna in a UNIFORM?! THE LIONFISH IS GONE?! WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early a…

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The Cubs should be putting out a much better product 33:02

25d ago33:02

33:02

At this point in their rebuilding cycle, the Cubs have not shown nearly enough progress. It feels like we’ve seen this movie before. The season looks like another slog with the team wasting good pitching, waiting for the offense to click, and hoping for any kind of spark. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down how changing the manager — while…

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The Shōta Imanaga experience 34:39

1M ago34:39

34:39

Shotamania has probably been the best part of this Cubs season. But after two subpar starts, what should the level of concern be in Wrigleyville? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take an in-depth look at the scouting process in Japan and why clubhouse fit matters. It’s also time to reset after the Cubs clawed back for two wins over a historically …

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Cubs vs. Sox 35:36

30d ago35:36

35:36

As the crosstown rivalry resumes, The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins the show to discuss the bromance between Cubs president Jed Hoyer and White Sox GM Chris Getz, who are friends and neighbors in suburban Chicago. Greenberg, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney also reminisce about some of their favorite Cubs-Sox moments and try to predict who will g…

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NST: TNG - The Quality of Life - Season 6, Episode 9 1:39:55

1M ago1:39:55

1:39:55

The Quality of Life! After a long hiatus, we're back! And this one's a doozy, what seems to be a remake of The Measure of a Man but this time with cute little robots with Kirby feet that are being made to perform slave labor. Will the robots be saved this episode? What about Picard and Geordi? What about Riker, Worf, and Geordi's beards? What about…

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Sixty games in, the Cubs are adrift 37:31

1M ago37:31

37:31

Sixty games in, the Cubs are adrift. There is no positive spin to a team that has a losing record and a negative run differential at the beginning of June. This has gone on long enough that the pressure is ratcheting up on the Cubs. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the lack of star power in the lineup, a manager who hasn’t made that much o…

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Interviewing Graham Pennington on the Importance of Symmetry for the BTPA 56:31

1M ago56:31

56:31

In the second of our fascinating new interviews with some of the key figures in Bowen Technique today, I'm really excited to share this interview with Graham Pennington to talk about his wonderful Importance of Symmetry work. You'll see my brief fan-boy moment at the start of the interview as Graham's work has made a wonderful contribution to how I…

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The Cubs Keep Finding Ways to Lose... 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

The Cubs keep finding ways to lose. Two months into the season, the Cubs are playing an underwhelming brand of baseball in every phase of the game except for starting pitching. Is this just a rough stretch in the middle of a long year? Or is it a sign of much deeper trouble for this team? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney analyze Craig Counsell’s i…

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No-hitter alert (and no panic) in Milwaukee 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

The Cubs did not waste Ben Brown’s seven no-hit innings against the Brewers, a performance that showed how their season can go to another level. In the meantime, team president Jed Hoyer is telling everyone to stay patient and not overreact to what has essentially been the worst offense in the majors for about a month. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mo…

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Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee: “Cheer, boo, whatever, man.” 35:12

1M ago35:12

35:12

The Cubs manager heard the jeers from Brewers fans and mostly laughed it off during this highly anticipated matchup. Counsell doesn’t really care what people think, and he has bigger problems to deal with right now. The Brewers just keep rolling while the Cubs have reached a low point. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how the Cubs are hand…

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Interviewing Michael Nixon Livy NST for the BTPA 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

I'm really excited to share the first of a series of interviews I'm doing for the the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA) to talk with some of the major researchers and developers of Bowen Technique to support both students and practitioners of Bowen Technique and for the public to have a better understanding of Bowen Technique and associ…

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Is it time for the Cubs to start panicking about their offense? 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

It’s been a brutal month for Cubs hitters, and a boring brand of baseball for Cubs fans to watch. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down what’s going on at Wrigley Field, and where the team goes from here. At a certain point, the reasons for these struggles begin to sound like excuses. And the frustrations can’t be contained forever. Plus, a …

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The Kyle Hendricks decision 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

One of the most impactful pitchers in Cubs history has been moved to the bullpen. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what it means and how the Cubs plan to deploy the last player standing from the 2016 World Series team. That takes us to the Craig Counsell method and why the manager has instant credibility in the clubhouse. Plus what’s going…

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Waking the 5 Element Spirits an Interview with Sai Calder 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

I'm really grateful to have an opportunity to talk with my brother Sai Calder, the founder of LifeForce Qigong, about his Qigong practice and how it's evolved over the years. We talk about how he has developed LifeForce Qigong and why he felt this was a requirement for his health and well-being, his journey in self-development. We also talk about h…

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New podcast home! Cubs offense outage, Imanaga roaring 33:27

2M ago33:27

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It’s the debut episode with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. The two Chicago-based writers for The Athletic take you behind the scenes at Wrigley Field to explain what’s going on with the offense. And why it’s so awkward for the team to watch Kyle Hendricks struggle. And how Shota Imanaga is becoming the kind of star who can change this season’s …

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Welcome to North Side Territory! 0:45

2M ago0:45

0:45

Trailer for the new go-to spot for Chicago Cubs podcast coverage! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1.By Foul Territory Network

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NST: TNG - A Fistful of Datas - Season 6, Episode 8 1:23:55

2M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

A Fistful of Datas! Like the producers were quick to point out, it's been three seasons since we've had a good ol' Holodeck mishap episode! So this time, why not delve into the Wild West?! Or as Worf might say, the Ancient West. In conclusion, Data is a land of contrast. Thank you. Star Trek Clothes and Tableware: https://fugitiveframes.com/star-tr…

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NST: TNG - Rascals - Season 6, Episode 7 1:20:08

2M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Rascals! Why are Picard, Guinan, Ensign Ro, and Keiko all hanging out on a shuttlecraft together? And why did they get shrunken into children? And why are Ferengi suddenly so competent?! And then incompetent?! Who wrote this?! Wha happa?! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early access to new episod…

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NST: TNG - True Q - Season 6, Episode 6 1:38:41

3M ago1:38:41

1:38:41

True Q! The presence of a potential Q offspring brings back the old malevolent version of the John de Lancie Q. What happens when Karen Arnold from the Wonder Years is given unlimited power?! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early access to new episodes as well as our entire video podcast library …

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NST: TNG - Schisms - Season 6, Episode 5 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Schisms! Does it make sense to have an alien abduction story when you're already in space and hanging out with aliens 24/7? Does it make sense to have an episode where there's not much else to it other than the thinly veiled mystery? Does it make sense for an android to compose and recite dank-ass poetry about his cat? The answer to one of these qu…

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NST: TNG - A Tale of Two Cities (A XXX Parody) 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

A Tales of Two Cities! In 2011, a huge Star Trek mark by the name of Sam Hain really wanted to get his fan script produced. The wrinkle? The only film production access he had was in the adult film industry. What happens when a huge Star Trek fan and a bunch of adult film stars get together to put on a show? Honestly, a pretty great episode of TNG!…

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NST: TNG - Relics - Season 6, Episode 4 1:37:48

4M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

Relics! Some old drunk guy named Scotty comes aboard the Enterprise, and he acts really old. Our two newbies, Ricardo and Sara, have no idea who he is. How does a viewer evaluate a sentimental episode when the viewer doesn't have the sentimental backstory? Tune in and find out! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of per…

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NST: TNG - Man Of The People - Season 6, Episode 3 1:40:02

4M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

Man Of The People! Deanna's getting her life force sucked out to sustain the calm mind of an empath ambassador who needs to negotiate peace between two warring factions. Wow, that's a doozy of a sentence. Also, some other people are there, I guess. Also, this episode is RIDDLED with misogyny, from both the ambassador guy and the writer of the episo…

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NST: TNG - Realm Of Fear - Season 6, Episode 2 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Realm Of Fear! Barclay returns, and this time he demonstrates his legitimate fear of transporters! But then he WebMDs his symptoms and gets himself all worked up over some worms that are very much real! Can we ever escape this realm? This realm... of fear?! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early a…

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NST: TNG - Time's Arrow, Part II (Season Premiere) - Season 6, Episode 1 1:42:48

5M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Time's Arrow, Part II! The rest of the Enterprise crew follows Data through the time hole, and it turns out they fit... quite well into 1893 San Francisco? While they hang out and try to find Data, Mark Twain keeps interfering, and Guinan seemingly falls in love with Picard. Why are these aliens stealing souls? Is the best solution just to wipe the…

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NST: TNG - Time's Arrow (Season Finale) - Season 5, Episode 26 2:03:04

5M ago2:03:04

2:03:04

Time's Arrow! Data falls into a time hole created by weird aliens with mouths on their heads that are stealing souls from humans in 1893 that are suffering from cholera. Also Guinan is there? With Mark Twain?! Also everyone's really on edge for some reason? What's going on? Why is nothing answered in this episode? Help uuuuus!!! Become a member of …

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NST: TNG - The Inner Light - Season 5, Episode 25 2:03:38

5M ago2:03:38

2:03:38

The Inner Light! Picard lives an entire life that is not his own in what many consider to be the best episode of TNG of all time. Is that true? What did the NST crew think? Well, we ended up having some pretty deep conversations based on the themes brought up, so maybe?! Tune in and find out! Meaney's Colm Snacks: https://fugitiveframes.com/colm-me…

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NST: TNG - The Next Phase - Season 5, Episode 24 1:56:40

6M ago1:56:40

1:56:40

The Next Phase! Ro and Geordi become ghosts! But not really! How will they un-ghost themselves when no one can see them and they can't interact with anyone! We're especially loopy in this episode because some of us were still sick, so apologies for that! Whee~! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including ear…

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NST: Christmas AMA 2023 1:19:29

7M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

Christmas AMA 2023! We take it easy during the holidays and decide to answer a bunch of your questions! Wheeeee, Merry Holidays, y'all! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Jinglebell (Hot!) by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Fugitive Frames Film Podcast, Fugitive Games YouTube c…

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NST: TNG - I Borg - Season 5, Episode 23 1:50:57

7M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

I Borg! The crew of the Enterprise have already had a LOT of harrowing run-ins with the Borg. But what will they do after they save a Borg and keep him on board as a prisoner? Will Guinan and Picard overcome their Borg-phobia? Will Geordi replace one robot best friend with another? And will Beverly Crusher actually become... the HERO?! Infinity Gau…

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PRESIDENTIAL PROMISES & THE TRUE STORY OF THE LAST UGMSA ELECTIONS - UGMSA President 33:23

7M ago33:23

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2023/2024 UGMSA President Nana Owusu Mensah comes on the podcast to talk about election stories, campaign promises, and the challenges in fulfilling them, and also what to expect from his administration

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