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Step into 'Just Passing Through,' the podcast that chronicles my Yorkshireman adventures navigating the maze of Japanese life. No guarantees of laughter, but we promise a healthy dose of raised eyebrows and bemused chuckles. In each episode, we'll explore the quirky intersections of cultures, from attempting to decipher the intricacies of local customs to introducing Japan to the wonders of a proper brew. It's a podcast where culture shock meets dry Yorkshire wit – a journey through the ever ...
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Fun. Informative. Professional. "Align with The Massage Business Mama" comes to you with a combined 22+ years experience in the massage biz as entrepreneurs. Providing actionable tips and resources. Beca an off-grid living, quirky, trail-running, massage therapist, esthetician, and yogi offers her business and wellness perspective to you with a highly caffeine-fueled compassionate wit. Ali, your hard-working, driven, creative mom, massage therapist, business owner, lover of friend gatherings ...
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Strange and Beautiful Book Club

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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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Dive into ”Reel Life & Real Life”, the podcast where the silver screen meets everyday scenes! Join us as we unpack the drama, the laughs, and the unexpected plot twists of both our favorite movies and our own lives. Whether we’re dissecting the latest blockbuster, sharing hacks for a stress-free lifestyle, or finding the life lessons in our beloved rom-coms, you’re in for a rollercoaster of wit, wisdom, and cinematic fun. Tune in for lively discussions, quirky insights, and a double feature ...
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Get ready to buckle up and roll with laughter on "The Hot Car Podcast"! Join Marcus, accompanied by his witty copilots, Hammy and Dylan. This isn't your standard podcast – it's a wild ride through history, humor, and life's quirky moments, all served up with a dash of that signature observational wit you can't get enough of. But wait, there's more! We're not just here for the laughs. On "The Hot Car Podcast," we're ready to dive headfirst into some of the real-world topics and vital concerns ...
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Welcome to ”Pardon the Apocalypse” the podcast that takes a fascinating dive into the dark and thrilling world of technology, dystopian trends, and apocalypse leaning trends (but with a sprinkle of humor, of course!). Join us as we explore the captivating intersection of innovation and imminent doom. In each episode, our intrepid hosts navigate the wild landscape of emerging technologies, discussing their potential implications, ethical dilemmas, and the terrifyingly awesome scenarios that m ...
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This is volume 1 of 2. One of the most quirky, eccentric and endearing heroes to ever be depicted in fiction, the chivalrous Don Quixote is sure to capture hearts while bringing tears of laughter to your eyes. If you've never encountered the Knight from La Mancha before, get set for a delightful sojourn through the Spanish countryside, across the fertile countryside of Central Spain. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was an immediate success when it was first published in 1605 and ...
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Dive into the whimsical world of "Mr. Queen" with our in-depth review! Explore the captivating storyline, brilliant performances, stunning cinematography, and the fascinating behind-the-scenes details of this hit Korean drama. Join us as we dissect the cultural impact and draw comparisons with its Chinese counterpart, "Go Princess Go." Don’t miss o…
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Join us as we delve into the captivating world of "Under the Queen's Umbrella," a historical drama that intertwines royal intrigue with the unyielding strength of a mother. In this episode, we explore the richly developed characters, stunning cinematography, and masterful scriptwriting that make this series a must-watch. We'll also draw fascinating…
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Our delayed monthly book club episode where we discuss "The Quantum Thief" by Hannu Rajaniemi. Did we both love it? Is there a percentage of made up words that Rachel simply cannot tolerate? How many books did Rachel read while actively delaying reading this one? What is life anyways? Listen and find out? (Maybe not the life one) Riverside.fm is a …
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Dive into the heartwarming and heart-wrenching world of "Crash Landing on You" with us on this episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast." We unravel the captivating storyline of a South Korean heiress who accidentally lands in North Korea, sparking a love story with a stoic army officer. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama, t…
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Join us on this episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast" as we delve into the electrifying world of "Black Lightning." From its compelling storyline and powerful performances to its bold social commentary and behind-the-scenes drama, we leave no stone unturned. We also compare it with "Raising Dion" and the new British series…
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Episode 155 Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past of 2020, a quaint little Facebook group dedicated to cycling enthusiasts was enjoying its glory days. It was a haven for discussions about the best bike trails, gear reviews, and sharing the sheer joy of cycling. But then, like a derailleur going haywire, things took an unexpected turn. It al…
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Sometimes when we cannot work it is expected, like pregnancies or a planned surgery. Other times it hits you out of the blue. Either situation is hard as a therapist who only gets paid if they work! But, with a little preparation, you can turn a potentially disastrous situation into a nice reprieve from an ordinarily chaotic schedule. Tune it to he…
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Get ready to have your heartstrings tugged in this week's episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast." Join Ade as we dive deep into the enchanting world of Chinese dramas, spotlighting the most romantic saga of all time: "Eternal Love" (Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms). Discover why this epic love story, …
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Join Ade Akinnadeju on a captivating journey into the world of drama enthusiasts, where passion meets economics. From the streaming revolution that reshaped how we consume entertainment to the box office blockbusters that drive local economies, discover how drama lovers are not just consumers but pivotal contributors to a thriving global industry. …
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Dive deep into the universe of "Strong Girl Bong-soon" in this electrifying episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast." Join host Ade as we explore the phenomenal journey of Bong-soon, a super-powered woman breaking societal norms, and the heartwarming romance with Ahn Min-hyuk that stole our hearts. We'll delve into the franch…
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Episode 154 England. The country that gave the world the beautiful game, only to continually break our hearts with it. Supporting the England football team is like riding an emotional rollercoaster that’s perpetually stuck in a loop of thrilling climbs and devastating drops. It's an exercise in both loyalty and masochism, and the recent Euro final …
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Join Ade on this enchanting episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast" as we dive deep into the magical world of Disney's "Descendants" franchise, focusing on the new sensation "Descendants: Rise of Red." Explore the evolution of this beloved series, its impactful storytelling, and the captivating spin-offs and prequels that ha…
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In this episode of "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast," we delve into the mesmerizing world of "Beauty Strategy," the Chinese drama adaptation of the hit web novel "Spirit Queen." Join us as we explore the intricate plot, complex characters, and stunning visuals that bring Lin Ruoxi's journey from powerless pawn to formidable queen…
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Matt and Rachel are headed out on the road! Please listen for information on which shows will be on break until October! Strange and Beautiful Book Club - On break until October 2024 Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast - On break until October 2024 Ger Can Get It - Regular Episodes The Dead Do Not Podcast: A Lexx Rewatch - Regular Episo…
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Step into the ultimate collision of reality and fiction with Ade Akinnadeju! From the hilarious mishaps of daily life to the dramatic twists of your favorite shows, join Ade as she blurs the lines between reel and real, bringing you laughter, insights, and a fresh perspective on the stories that shape our lives. Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun…
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In this episode of Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast, we unravel the enchanting world of "Hidden Love," the Chinese drama sensation directed by Ching-Jung Lee, starring the irresistible duo Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. Join Ade as she dives into the emotional rollercoaster of this heartwarming and suspenseful tale of forbidden love.…
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YouTube-somnia!! Welcome to "Reel Life and Real Life: The AdeAkinnadeju Podcast"! Join Ade, your fun and quirky host, as she hilariously chronicles the rollercoaster journey of starting a new YouTube channel. From sleepless nights over monetization to the anxiety of checking subscriber counts every minute, Ade's witty anecdotes and one-liners will …
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Episode 153 Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed listeners of our humble podcast, it’s time for me to eat a slice of humble pie. Or, in this case, a whole bakery's worth. I've been banging on for weeks about how England didn’t stand a chance in the Euros. I mean, I’ve been more negative than a grumpy cat in a rainstorm. And now, here I am, being made to …
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Episode 152 Why, oh why, do I do this to myself? Here I am, a 53-year-old man, dragging myself out of bed at the ungodly hour of 4 AM in Japan, all to watch England play football. Yes, England. The team that insists on playing with my heartstrings like a cat with a ball of yarn. So there I am, half-asleep, barely conscious, clutching my mug of coff…
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Think all East Asian dramas are Chinese? Think again! In this episode of "The Great Drama Mix-Up: Unraveling the East Asian TV Confusion", join Ade as they hilariously dissect why we keep calling K-dramas and J-dramas Chinese dramas. From swoon-worthy Korean romances to quirky Japanese plotlines and epic Chinese sagas, we'll untangle the cultural s…
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Dive into the world of "The Princess and Her Four Husbands," where chaos reigns and romance knows no bounds! Join Ade as we unravel the comedic brilliance of this Chinese drama series adapted from the beloved novel "Four Husbands? No Problem!" From the stoic General Ling to the flamboyant Scholar Wen, the cunning Merchant Zhao, and the mysterious A…
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Ever wondered why we're told to "break a leg" instead of just saying good luck? Or why we talk about "spilling the beans" instead of just confessing? Welcome to "Idiomatic Insanity: The Crazy World of Phrases"! Join Ade as they hilariously dissect the most bizarre idioms, uncover their strange origins, and try to make sense of the nonsensical. From…
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Ready for a rollercoaster of emotions? Buckle up for "Plot Twists & Tanghulu: Unveiling Chinese Drama's Juiciest Secrets"! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the whirlwind world of Chinese dramas, where every episode packs a punch and every secret is juicier than a tanghulu skewer. From hidden heirs and surprise twins to epic betrayals and for…
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Ever wondered what's really going on behind those big, curious baby eyes? Join us for a delightful dive into the mini-mind with "Inside the Crib: Decoding Baby Brainwaves". In this episode, we’ll play detective in diapers, exploring the secret thoughts and adorable musings of our tiniest humans. From baby’s first conspiracies on how to get that ext…
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Check out this Come in 81 Kilo bonus episode where we chat with John Kapelos who played Schanke on Forever Knight, Carl in the Breakfast Club and SO MUCH MORE. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clip…
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In this episode, we look at the music of the TV film of Persuasion from 2007/2008 with the music written by British composer Martin Phipps. We explore how Phipps uses minimalism to express the emotions of the characters, primarily the main heroine Anne. Combined with her journal narration, the music tells her romantic journey of a second chance, ai…
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Episode 151 Watching Joe Biden in the presidential debate was like watching your grandad try to operate an iPad for the first time—painful, confusing, and slightly concerning. There he was, the most powerful man in the world, fumbling around with his words like they were a set of keys he’d lost down the back of the sofa. You could almost hear the c…
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Episode 150 I rip open the festering wound that is England's footballing history. If you're an England fan, you're well-acquainted with the gut-wrenching cycle of hope, hype, and inevitable heartbreak. This show is for you, the masochists who get up at 4 AM to watch yet another uninspiring performance, only to ask yourself, "Why do I do this to mys…
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The Podcast I reference at the end is Monsters, Madness, and Magic! Find them here: https://www.monstersmadnessandmagic.com/ According to Fred Mollin's Wikipedia article: Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter.[2] He has produced records for Jimmy Web…
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Episode 149 It was 2006, a year filled with dubious fashion choices, bad pop music, and me, at the ripe old age of 35, freshly single and drowning in self-pity at a bar that could only be described as a dive for people too drunk to notice. Picture it: the kind of establishment where the air is thicker than a Glaswegian accent and the floor sticks t…
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Our late book club episode for May about "Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny. "Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny is a science fiction/fantasy novel that blends elements of Egyptian mythology with a futuristic setting. AKA the origin of the sentiment that too many dicks spoil the soup. Did we love it? Was it readable? …
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Episode 148 100-year-old World War II veteran, Harold Terens, and his sprightly 96-year-old bride, Jeanne, tying the knot in Normandy. Yes, you read that correctly. With a combined age of 196, these two lovebirds have decided to spend their twilight years not in a serene retirement home, but in the throes of wedded bliss. Harold, who once stormed t…
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Episode 147 In the ever-entertaining saga of American politics, President Biden seems to be playing a high-stakes game of legal whack-a-mole with Trump, aiming to keep him occupied with courtroom dramas as the 2024 election looms. It's almost as if Biden is hoping to score a political knockout before the big rematch. But hold on to your hats! If Tr…
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Special Sneak Peek of our newest series! - The Dead Do Not Podcast: A Lexx Rewatch! - Coming in June! We tackle the pilot episode of Lexx! We've got an eclectic cast of characters to assemble and Lexx wastes no time in throwing the audience in just what kind of body horror hi-jinx in space we can expect from the show! If you loved our Come in 81 Ki…
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Preorder the book here (Amazon Link, no we aren't affiliates we just liked the book) Preorder the ebook here (Non-Amazon Link) A quick spoiler free review of "The Curse of King Midas" and then our chat with Colleen HERSELF about this book and a little bit about writing and writing advice in general. From Colleen's website: THE CURSE OF KING MIDAS I…
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Episode 146 I recently had the pleasure of hosting my friend Dale on my podcast to discuss his favorite travel destination: Bali. Dale’s been visiting Bali since 1979 and has seen the island evolve through every decade. From the bustling streets of Kuta to the serene landscapes of Ubud, Dale’s experiences paint a vivid picture of this enchanting is…
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Episode 145 In the grand halls of Buckingham Palace, the unveiling of King Charles's latest royal portrait was nothing short of a spectacle. The room buzzed with anticipation, aristocrats and art critics alike whispering in hushed tones. As the velvet curtain was drawn back, revealing the artwork, gasps echoed through the room. There, emerging from…
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Matt and Rachel discuss the movie adaptation of Pierre Boulle's classic novel. What did they get right? What didn't they? Do we think this is a rare case of the movie being better than the book? Listen and find out! Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording…
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Episode 144 Ah, the late '80s and '90s in West Timor—a time of adventure, mischief, and unforgettable experiences for my friend Jamie, a wide-eyed 18-year-old setting foot on foreign soil for the very first time. Picture this: a young lad brimming with excitement and naiveté, ready to take on the world and all its quirks. Jamie's escapades in West …
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Episode 143 It’s been 25 years since that fateful day when Bradford City threw a spanner in the works of Ipswich Town’s Premier League dreams. As the football world turned its attention elsewhere, a simmering hatred was born in the hearts of the East Anglian faithful – a grudge that has since twisted and morphed like a vindictive caricature, findin…
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On this month's Book episode: "Planet of the Apes" by Pierre Boulle is a science fiction novel that tells the story of a group of astronauts who land on a distant planet where intelligent apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive and mute. The protagonist, Ulysse Mérou, along with two other astronauts, find themselves captured by the a…
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Episode 142 Banksy, the enigmatic street artist from Bristol, emerged onto the global art scene like a whirlwind, leaving behind a trail of thought-provoking, often satirical works that challenge societal norms and conventions. The rise of Banksy is a captivating story that blurs the lines between art, activism, and anonymity. Born in Bristol, Engl…
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Episode 141 Navigating the turbulent waters of my upbringing wasn't just challenging; it was downright treacherous. Growing up with a mother whose moods swung like a pendulum and the constant fear of being sent back to the children's home looming overhead made for a childhood filled with more hurdles than happiness. My mother had a talent for turni…
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In this episode, we look at the music of Persuasion (1995) written by Jeremy Sams and featuring classical composers J.S. Bach and Frederick Chopin. We explore how Sams wrote s mostly transitional music as well as the concert music while much of the accompaniment of the story is classical music. We also look at how it features primarily solo piano, …
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Episode 140 Back in the 80s, if a kid dared to complain about the wrong pair of shorts, they might have risked getting a swift clip round the ear, right? But fast forward to today, and instead of reaching for the nearest hand to deliver justice 80s style, we're more likely to engage in a full-blown debate over the pros and cons of each pair of shor…
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Episode 139 Ah, the super-rich Gen Xers, living in their ivory towers, sipping champagne while the world burns. These folks are like a real-life episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," except with less plastic surgery and more tax evasion. They've got more money than they know what to do with, so they spend it on ridiculous things like solid …
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Episode 138 You're a kid growing up in the 80s, and your parents are avid caravanners. Every weekend, like clockwork, they drag you off to these desolate fields in the middle of nowhere, where the rain seems to have a permanent residency. You arrive, and what do you see? Endless rows of caravans, all looking like they've seen better days. And let's…
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Matt and Rachel discuss the short(ish) but awesome fantasy epic, "Godkiller" by Hanah Kaner. Refreshing change from 900 page mega-epics that are half filler with a novel that packs 900 pages of story into a third the size. With ten times as much representation as any other book we've read. Get it, read it. You'll love it. Riverside.fm is a video/au…
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Episode 137 Ah, the Barkley Marathons, the stuff of legend, the race that laughs in the face of conventional marathons and says, "Hold my water bottle." Imagine a race so challenging, so obscure, that even attempting it feels like signing up for a journey to the edge of the known universe. Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, where the organizers are …
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"Anguish" is a 1987 horror film directed by Bigas Luna. The movie revolves around a mentally unstable mother, who hypnotizes her son John to commit murder and harvest eyes for her collection. The mother is portrayed as a controlling and manipulative figure, and John becomes increasingly disturbed as he struggles with his mother's influence. The fil…
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