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Oddly Specific

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Hi everyone and welcome to Oddly Specific hosted by me, Meredith Lynch! Each episode I’ll inviting on experts who can deep dive with us on the topics YOU want to hear about, together we will cover everything from Private Equity to Pete Davidson. My water is topped off, my lawyer is on stand by, and I’m here to remind you that the devil is always in the details, this is Oddly Specific! Drop us a line oddlyspecificteam@gmail.com!
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Intelligence Check

Intelligence Check

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Intelligence Check is an actual play series that's big on the laughs. It's a light-hearted show, using D&D 5e rules, set in the homebrew world of the Lichstone Empire. We've got dark and mysterious backgrounds, defensive elephants, weird gambling, oddly specific kobold slaughter, and tentacles. Way too many tentacles.
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A deep dive into the details of trending topics, in society, science, and entertainment. Join Joey Chou and Trevor Tortomasi as they get specific with voices and views from Taiwan and around the world!
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6 Songs 4

Kiara Smith and Reilee Williams

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Are you searching for new music recommendations? Are you looking for help curating new songs for your oddly specific playlists? Do you just need something new to help ignore the world burning around you? 6SONGS4 is here to help! Join music enthusiasts Kiara Smith and Reilee Williams as they put their music libraries to the test, providing three songs each inspired by a random topic each week. Discussions will ensue, opinions will be had, and shade will be thrown; listening discretion is advi ...
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Oddly Specific Podcast

Oddly Specific Podcast

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Oddly Specific is a weekly podcast in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hosts Todd, Chris and Gus cover a wide range of topics, current events, news, music, geek culture and entertainment with a comedic twist.
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The Odd Duk

Barry Payne

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This podcast is for those that do not have a specific niche in gaming like me. I play 5e and the Cypher System as well as superhero rpgs, solo journaling rpgs, and a lot more. I create material for games like this on my website. I also enjoy old-school football board games, spreadsheets, and Dice Throne. I hope you enjoy exploring with me on my podcast. My Website: http://sycarion.com Mastodon: @sycarion@dice.camp
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Whether you are brand new to the hunting world or looking to hone in on some specific skills and knowledge, our podcast aims to inform, educate and answer all those questions that you don’t know that you don’t know until ya know! From hunting best-practices, to gear, to prep, to conservation, to whether you should bring M&Ms or wear double socks, we’ll be discussing it all!
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Matt Bird (author of "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers") and James Kennedy (author of the novel "The Order of Odd-Fish") have raucous debates about the craft of novel writing, screenwriting, storytelling (and anything else they want to fight about!) Through their discussion you will learn how to be a better storyteller.
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NFL DFS and Player Props and Sports Betting are covered by PreSnap Podcast. Multiple weekly shows covering specifically Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), Player Props, and Sports Gambling strategies for American football. Featuring NFL DFS Football-specific insight and analysis from the minds of DFS experts, Shannon Sommerville and Tyler Wiemann. Your source for NFL DFS advice + Player Props + Sports Betting Strategy for DraftKings and FanDuel. Covering the whole Daily Fantasy Football 2022-23 foo ...
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It’s the most oddly specific Disney podcast on the web! Join Country Bear Jamboree fanatic, Grant Baciocco, as he takes you on a personal tour of the items in his Country Bear Jamboree collection! From the cool, to the weird, there is no other Country Bear Jamboree collection like Grant’s! A must for any Disney fan!
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Rad or Sad Podcast

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We’re Zach and Lexi, two twenty something college grads staring into the void. We play games, talk pop culture, and/or flash back to weird moments in our childhoods in a desperate attempt to be slightly less sad all the time. Hang out with us each week for a beautiful mess of oddly specific things you never thought you'd relate to, but somehow do.
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Optimal Health Uncovered

Performance Optimal Health

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Optimal Health Uncovered is a podcast created by a group of health and wellness professionals located in the New York metropolitan area who aim to empower you to live better. From specific injuries to general fitness trends, diets to sleep habits, the experts at Performance Optimal Health are dedicated to bringing you the latest evidence-based research on the topics that matter most. If you have questions or want to hear about something specific in an upcoming episode, send an email to podca ...
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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...
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The Conformity Hazard

T. Michael Fairchild

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Released on a weekly basis, Each episode focuses on the specific challenges we encounter while we are actively working towards building a better quality of life, success, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives. Master Certified life coach, T. Michael Fairchild discusses practical strategies and actions that we can all take to accelerate our journey in getting from the life we are currently living to the life we desire to live!
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Technology enthusiast and Microsoft veteran Kerushan Govender hosts a fun and engaging show about tech in the workplace. Using a precision questioning style, Kerushan unearths quick ways to bring out the best in everyone. At the end of the day, we want a world of X-Men where each person has the opportunity to show their specific superpower. How can we use tech as an enabler of human performance? What basic and doable steps can we take in day-to-day work that unleashes greatness? The show lin ...
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I am an artist, creator, maker, designer, and teacher. A lot of hats, and I talk about the life of creating. Talking with masters in their fields, on any and all subjects. From where does inspiration come from, to specific techniques used for their masterpieces. Recently, I have become known for my initial shadowbox creation. Using the Cricut Maker and 140lb watercolor paper. These last 2 weeks I have been responding to each and every one of over 2000 comments on images and videos I have pos ...
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Thirty years ago -- in the second year of our marriage -- my husband Gene and I (with our toddler Brooke in tow) took -- what turned out to be -- a glorious two month motor trip across Canada and Alaska -- starting in Quebec and winding up in British Columbia. I still smile as I think of Gene shaving in our motor home’s rear view mirror on a cool morning by a pristine lake in Yukon Territory. I still cherish the extraordinary kindness of a farmer in Saskatchewan who rescued us from a ditch w ...
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One of the questions I often get is, what can we do to push back against private equity? My guest this week Brendan Ballou has more than a few concrete ideas. We discuss his book Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, the PE nursing home crisis, the waiver I had to get to pass college math, and SO much more. Follow Brendan on X Buy Plun…
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There’s plenty of grief that we expect as parents of medically complex kids... But what about those little pangs that seem to come out of nowhere? In this mini episode, we’re sharing the surprising and often oddly specific things we grieve as parents of medically complex children, from missing out on birthdays to struggling at beach trips. This is …
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Lace up your J's and grab some shades because this week our co-hosts are debriefing Disney's finest export and dishing on the importance of letting a good beat marinate. #GETITRIGHT Listen to the songs featured in the episode below Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/being-in-the-club-high-off-purp-with-your-shades-on/pl.u-d2b0lNjIlbzK…
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Each week, I share a new episode and guest, but Irealized that it’s been a long time since I’ve shared much of me, Madeline, with you. So today, I’m peeling back the curtain today and sharing all sorts of fun (and maybe a few not so fun) facts about me, my life, and my family. I’m sharing what motherhood looks like these days, traitsthat I do and d…
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Season 3 starts right now! We're playing Vampire: The Masquerade and Lauren is in the storyteller seat! She's created a tale of murder, intrigue, and passion set in the world of the Kindred. Join us as four mysterious figures approach a designated meeting place north of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Some of these elusive creatures walk out in the open…
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In this week's episode, our co-hosts bring a certain duo of Atlanta sisters to the 6S4 table, explore all the ways that a house is not always a home, and recap some of their fav releases of 2024. Listen to the songs featured in the episode below Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/housing-crisis/pl.u-38oWrveCvbD6em Spotify: https://ope…
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There are two things that are hot this summer, the concerning temperatures bearing down on the United States, and the WNBA. Both things many have tried to tell you about for years. This week on a surprise drop of Oddly Specific I welcome Shanteona Keys, a WNBA analyst, and host of my new favorite podcast Genuinely Curious. We chat alllll things WNB…
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In this episode, Reilee and Kiara debrief the Australian icon Kylie Minogue and Kiara recites her dissertation on Kelly Clarkson's fashion. Listen to the songs featured in the episode on Apple Music and Spotify. – Put your money where your mouth is – help people around the world facing genocide and unjust living conditions! Spreadsheet with links t…
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After learning to accept and manage her younger daughter’s disabilities, Vanessa thought she had a pretty good understanding of what it was like to raise a child with rare medical issues. But a diagnosis of childhood lymphoma for her older daughter turned all those notions upside down. In this short catch up with Vanessa, she’s sharing the way that…
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The party has gone to hell to fight the big bads. Join us for cast discussion! And stay tuned for Season 3, our take on a Vampire: The Masquerade game run by Lauren coming very, very soon! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord http…
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This is one for the ages, first I welcome Carrie Sun who worked in private equity and wrote the most compelling memoir about her experience. It's Devil Where's Prada meets Succession and we contemplate if unlimited yoga pants are worth not knowing peace. If you're dealing with burnout at work I think you will get a lot from this conversation. THEN …
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In this episode, Reilee and Kiara debrief the fracking queen herself Miss Rupaul, discuss the sociopolitical impact of Mirage's She's such a Bitch, and read the girls down about some washed-up performance gimmicks. Listen to the songs featured in the episode on Apple Music and Spotify. Kiara on WoW Dragcon 2017 Timestamp 26:00 : https://youtu.be/Kd…
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Taiwan's Red Room event began years ago as a monthly gathering of locals and foreigners in Taipei, with five minutes of stage time available to anyone, for any kind of performance. The event quickly grew into a sort of movement, bringing with it a "culture of listening" that gave everyone a chance to speak. Trevor and Joey look into the culture of …
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Matt and James welcome author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his new book The Heroine's Labyrinth! Matt blurbed it and said "The Heroine's Labyrinth is filled with profound and unique observations on the topic of story structure, no matter what the gender of your protagonist. Burton closely analyzes a wide breadth of stories and proves his thesis tha…
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Birthdays, as we understand them societally, are a timefor celebrating, but it’s not so straightforward for all parents of medically complex kids. Birthdays can carry so much baggage, from feelings of isolationto reminders of difficult hospital stays to a resurgence of anticipatory grief. In this episode, we’re sharing all your thoughts and feeling…
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Trying out a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle can come with a few initial hurdles, including your proximity to vegan options, your resources, and your eating habits. But the results have undeniably healthy effects on the environment, economies, and people. Joey and Trevor look into the world's most vegetarian countries, the roots of different kinds of…
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In this episode, Reilee and Kiara debrief Tinashe, spread misinformation about the Disney classic Mulan, and answer the question: What is one song that is overplayed by the Black community? – Put your money where your mouth is – help people around the world facing genocide and unjust living conditions! Spreadsheet with links to donate to mutual aid…
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If you’re thinking about traveling with your disabled ormedically complex child this summer but you don’t know what you’ll need or how to plan, we’ve got your back! In this episode, we’re sharing the top ten things youneed to make traveling just a little easier and lighter. This quick episode will make your planning process so much easier. And for …
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Have a watch of my recent interview with Pete Gutshe of the Wild Sheep Society. Pete and I meander through various topics about hunting, wild sheep and threats to their survival as well as the amazing conservation efforts of the Wild Sheep Society. Pete grew up in a hunting family, following in his Father's and Opa's footsteps before him. He has ex…
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The cast chats about petitioning the gods in this behind the scenes discussion. Stay tuned for Season 3, our take on a Vampire: The Masquerade game run by Lauren coming very soon! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord https://disco…
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Ok you little ROCK lobsters, you asked for a Red Lobster private equity deep dive and you're getting it. I welcome journalist Amy McCarthy (eater.com) who gives us a fantastic download on pe in fast casual dining and the future of Red Lobster. I then welcome media critic and fellow Meredith, Meredith Constant to get oddly specific with the series p…
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In this episode, Reilee and Kiara debrief Megan Thee Stallion, share memories from middle school, and answer an age-old question: Who is the Fergie of One Direction? Listen to the songs featured in the episode on Apple Music and Spotify. – Put your money where your mouth is – help people around the world facing genocide and unjust living conditions…
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Every year around late May or early June, we celebrate Dragon Boat Festival, a holiday with thousands of years of history, traditional foods, and competitive dragon boat races. Joey and Trevor look into the history behind the holiday, how it's celebrated, and its growing popularity in countries around the world.…
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If you’re thinking about traveling with your disabled ormedically complex child this summer but you don’t know what you’ll need or how to plan, we’ve got your back! In this episode, we’re sharing the top ten things youneed to make traveling just a little easier and lighter. This quick episode will make your planning process so much easier. And for …
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As global average temperatures rise, many coral reefs are experiencing a phenomenon called "bleaching", leaving behind brittle structures which often stand very little chance of recovery. Coral reefs, sometimes called "the rainforests of the ocean", are highly sensitive underwater ecosystems. So how many of them can still be saved? Trevor and Joey …
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In this episode, co-hosts Reilee Williams and Kiara Smith introduce the world of 6 Songs 4, share the origins of their friendship, and celebrate the launch of the show with their first lineup of songs. Listen to the songs featured in the episode on Apple Music and Spotify. – Put your money where your mouth is – help people around the world facing g…
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When we first start out in this rare life, it’s often terrifying. Everything is coming at us so fast, and sometimes you have to wonder: does it ever get better? Do things ever even out? It might feel impossible in those scary early days, but looking back, many of us have found a new perspective since then. Today, I’m sharing thoughts from this comm…
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Behind the scenes discussion following Kyle being totally broken by a character accent. Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/evQjkMt ! We're on Twitter https://twitter.com/IntelCheckDnD and Reddit www.reddit.com…
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We're back! Libraries, we love them, we need them, so why are they the source of so much debate? We welcome Huntington Beach City Councilor Rhonda Bolton to discuss the book censorship that is upending their library and the move to potentially privatize the library services to a private equity backed company. Then we welcome stand up comedian and w…
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Comedians are often encouraged to "punch up", or criticize those in positions of power, rather than "punching down", or ridiculing those less fortunate. So in countries where criticizing the government is dangerous, how does standup comedy fare as a political voice? Trevor and Joey look into the growth of standup comedy scenes around Asia, comedy's…
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We’re finally rounding out Season 9, and whata season it’s been. The topic of this season was relationships, and perhaps as expected, the episodes this season were weighty, tender, and so touching. And besides the production of the podcast, we were busy coming into our own with some big milestones for The Rare Life as a nonprofit with grant submiss…
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According to the World Health Organization, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1990, while obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the same amount of time. In Taiwan, more than half of adults and a third of schoolchildren are either overweight or obese, giving it one of the highest rates in Southeast Asia. Joey and Trevor look into how …
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With NFL season just around the corner, The PreSnap Podcast team is back with the ultimate guide to Underdog Fantasy's Best Ball - "Best Ball Mania V" LineStar hosts and top fantasy football experts, Shannon Sommerville and Tyler Wiemann, bring you an evaluation of the top 5 RB "Sleepers" to target in late rounds of your Best Ball draft. Meaning, R…
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When you have a medically complex child, you probably have some realization that the experience you have with your child isn’t “typical.” But sometimes, it’s hard to understand just how different from the “norm” it was, until another child comes along – particularly one without disabilities or medical complexities. In this episode, Brianna, a mom o…
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Behind the scenes discussion of the team meeting Violexx's mom! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/evQjkMt ! We're on Twitter https://twitter.com/IntelCheckDnD and Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/. E…
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Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! This week we have Senator Elizabeth Warren talking all things private equity in particular the role of PE in healthcare facilities, it's an important conversation you won't want to miss. Then we welcome Laura Tretter (American Girl Women) for a LIVELY conversation about the musical Annie and an oddly specific series …
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While you may be paying a low price for clothes produced as "fast fashion", the real price falls upon textile workers and our environment. Joey and Trevor chat about the advantages of a circular textile economy, the waste produced by major international brands, and where old clothes should go when we're done with them. In this episode, we spoke to …
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After Ashley Smith’s son Deacon was admitted to the NICU, and one thing after another cascaded out of control with his care, she found herself literally screaming in the nursery “THIS IS NOT MY PLAN!” While not all of us have screamed this out loud, so many of us have had a similar breaking point, where the weight of fear and grief and lost expecta…
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Tune in for our recent interview with Bill Hanlon from Hornaday Wilderness Society and BHA Canada. We take a deep dive into Hunting by Horseback and delve into the things to consider before getting into the horse world. Bill is a wilderness hunter, backcountry horseman and avid wilderness advocate and has been involved with various conservation org…
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Taiwan's "Bilingual by 2030" policy, set in motion in 2017, aims to achieve a Taiwanese society fluent in both Chinese and English by the end of the decade. With this ambitious undertaking, the government hopes to more deeply connect Taiwan's workforce with the world, and to attract more international businesses to Taiwan. Now that we're around sev…
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Nothing breeds resentment faster than one member of a romantic partnership feeling like they're pulling all the weight in one area of life. And when it comes to the parents of medically complex kids, that resentment can compound even faster, especially as the mental load of navigating medical care often falls onto one partner. (Let’s be real: it’s …
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Behind the scenes discussion of what could very well be our most tragic episode. Come hear what the cast had to say immediately after the terrible events of episode 109. Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/evQj…
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Around the end of April and the beginning of May, parts of North America are set to see two different broods of cicadas wake up at once. It's a dual emergence between groups that meet only once every 221 years. Trevor and Joey chat about the upcoming emergence event, why cicadas sleep for such exact amounts of time, and how the harmless insect has …
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Before she had her son, Serena was already a pediatric SLP, business owner, and disability advocate who spent her time empowering families to understand and become more comfortable with their children’s disabilities. So, she was prepared for anything, or so she thought. But as it turns out, no amount of education or experience can prepare you for t…
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Mandarin pop music, or "Mandopop," is seeing increased listening in Taiwan, as one of the country's most famous musicians recently made history with global album sales. So, how does this affect the wider acceptance of music in Chinese, and how willing are people to listen to music in languages they don't understand?…
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Join TikTok sensation Meredith Lynch for the first episode of Oddly Specific! We welcome Michael Fenne (Private Equity Stakeholder Project) to give us a crash course on why we need to care about private equity. Later we are joined by Christina Catucci to discuss why John Mayer is perhaps just as dangerous as corporate greed. Notice the pod is ad fr…
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Friendship, especially with those who don’t have disabled children, gets more complicated once you’ve had your own child with disabilities. It’s not necessarily fair, but it doesn’t change the fact that we often end up interacting differently with friends we had before our children were born. In this episode of The Rare Life, I’m joined by Jillian …
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Behind the scenes conversation following Episode 106 in which the party fights those damn draconians! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! All episodes are available at http://www.intelligencecheck.com/ Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/evQjkMt ! We're on Twitter https://twitter.com/IntelCheckDnD and Reddit …
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