Best Spill The Green Tea Podcasts (2024)

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Is there a future where nuclear energy is safe and viable? 25:30

2h ago25:30

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As nations try and find solutions to sustain ever increasing energy needs, nuclear energy is being seriously considered by Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore. Can experts find a way to deal with the safety and cost issues? Jack Board and Liling Tan talk through the science and scary scenarios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Car Rental Hell, Unmarried Women Become Homeowners & the Updated Child Labor Law feat. Tori 1:08:39

2h ago1:08:39

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Lindsie shares the latest in her life including a car accident that resulted in a problematic car rental situation. Tori shares how things were divided during her divorce and the comparison with how Lindsie's divorce went. A Tiktok about a man vacationing without his girlfriend sparks debate, a Child Labor Law gets an update to include social media…

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Episode 48: Kilmeny of the Orchard 1:12:27

5d ago1:12:27

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Y’all, this book is wild. Join Ragon and Kelly as they discuss one of LM Montgomery’s lesser-known novella Kilmeny of the Orchard. It’s a sweet, somewhat simplistic summer romance that takes some truly unexpected twists and turns. Although Kilmeny hasn’t stood the test of time like Anne of Green Gables, there are glimmers of L.M. Montgomery’s later…

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Why oil spills are especially nasty 21:12

6d ago21:12

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Oil and water never mix so when there's a spill, all kinds of environmental, financial and even emotional impact ensue. Jack Board and Liling Tan drill deep into the impact of spills and how innovative solutions can prevent them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CNA

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Best Of: Conversations & Weekly Tea 1:12:48

7d ago1:12:48

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For this week's episode, we gather previous conversations and Weekly Teas from the past 6 months. We hope everyone has a great 4th of July celebration! Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Fabric: Apply today in minutes at MeetFabric.com/SouthernTea Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUTHERNTEA to start hiring now with a $75…

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Sky high farming solves one climate problem but creates another 23:52

14d ago23:52

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The vertical farming revolution is a way to deal with climate impacts on traditional farming and food insecurity. But heavy energy and technology costs are getting in the way of scale and commercial success. Jack Board and Liling Tan lay out the facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Dream or Nightmare & a Jackson Q&A 1:28:33

14d ago1:28:33

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Lindsie recaps her very chaotic flight back home. Kristen is concerned about Lindsie's recent dream that seems more like a nightmare. Lindsie answers a question regarding her and Will, and an article about monoxide poisoning causes some concern for those who spend a lot of time near boats. Lastly, Lindsie does a little Q&A with Jackson. Follow us @…

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Episode 47: Summer Reading Extravaganza 59:18

19d ago59:18

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Join Kelly, Ragon, and returning special guest Katie Stewart to discuss summer reads! They discuss books that remind them of summer as well as favorite summer reads for middle grade readers, romance and romantasy readers, the best books to survive a long flight, and of course, our ultimate recommendations for fun, breezy books to occupy your lazy s…

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Why are extinct species coming back in Singapore? 17:23

21d ago17:23

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In a country where urbanisation has uprooted native species that used to call our skies, lands and waterways home, some creatures have beaten the odds of extinction … at least for now. Liling Tan speaks to Yeo Suay Hwee and Tan Gim Cheong from the Nature Society about the species that are coming back, and the ones that are lost forever. See omnystu…

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Girls Trip feat. Tori 1:24:15

21d ago1:24:15

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Lindsie is in Cancun on a girls trip with Tori and they answer 14 questions that you should ask your BFF. Also, they share the latest shenanigans from their trip. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Apartments: Visit Apartments.com, a place to find a place Fabric: Apply today in minutes at MeetFabric.com/SouthernTe…

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Coffee or tea: Which comes with a bigger splash of climate guilt? 21:23

28d ago21:23

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The debate between coffee and tea is as old as time. For centuries, fans around the world have quarrelled over their health benefits, caffeine content, and popularity. But this week, Jack Board and Liling Tan serve up a different kind of argument – on the carbon footprint each beverage leaves behind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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People Will Learn On Their Own 1:33:01

28d ago1:33:01

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Lindsie gives a house update, talks about Jackson wanting to do tackle football, and shares her thoughts on Clemson Baseball players/coaches getting ejected during their game. A story on Facebook about learning from life difficulties resonates with Kristen and Lindsie, and Kristen talks about how her mom still parents her occasionally. Lindsie feel…

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Episode 46: Planning A Perfect Pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island 55:13

1M ago55:13

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Kindred Spirits Book Club is going on the road! Kelly and Ragon are joined by Brenna Clarke Gray to plan for their upcoming trip to Prince Edward Island. We discuss all things PEI, from the award-winning cheese at COWS Creamery to the cheesy souvenirs aimed at Anne of Green Gables tourists. Side chats include Brenna’s survival guide for an academic…

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Did we keep to our post-COVID promise of cleaner, greener cities? 22:22

1M ago22:22

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Car-free cities, greener pockets and more sustainable homes for the underserved - these were some ideas for cities to transform for a climate challenged world. But have these promises come to fruition? Jack Board and Liling Tan do their due diligence on old promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Cool Girl On The Block 1:28:06

1M ago1:28:06

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Lindsie closed on her house, and is now focused on the design process and replacing the awful “dirty tile!” She answers your questions about homeschooling, mother-in-law relationships, and a tech free summer! And shares thoughts on the Dancing For The Devil documentary on Netflix!Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com…

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Coco McCracken, Writer and Author 50:45

1M ago50:45

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Coco McCracken, author of The Rabbit and forthcoming debut memoir GOOD & LOUD. Topics: Coming-of-Age, Music, Canada, Books, Asian American.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Sophia, @BeyondTheMekong Creator and Curator 48:58

1M ago48:58

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann welcomes Sophia of the @BeyondTheMekong instagram account and Khmer American. Topics: Khmer Culture, Books, Cambodian Authors, Diaspora. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Ellie Sato, Democratic Activist 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann talks with Ellie Sato, a Democratic activist, candidate for state representative, dancer, and Japanese American. Topics: Running for office, Stop Asian Hate, Politics, Model Minority Myth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message…

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Putsata Reang, Author of 'Ma and Me' 55:41

1M ago55:41

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Putsata Reang, author of Ma and Me, journalist, and educator. Topics: Cambodia, LGBTQ+, Culture, Family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Jaed Coffin, Author of 'Roughhouse Friday' 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann interviews Jaed Coffin, author of Roughhouse Friday, Contributing Editor for DownEast Magazine, and writing professor at UNH in Durham, NH. Topics: Goldfish, Time, Masculinity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message…

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The clock is ticking on companies to decarbonise 28:56

1M ago28:56

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This episode is brought to you by Schneider Electric, a digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. Whether you buy a new phone or print a document at the office, every action has a carbon footprint. Jack Board and Liling Tan do the math and break down exactly what carbon accounting does. Our guest this week is Yoon Young Kim, Cluster Presid…

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The Grass Is Green Enough For Me 1:19:52

1M ago1:19:52

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It’s a little deep and serious as Lindsie and Kristen talk about intentional repairing, dealbreakers, gaslighting, the ability to change, once a cheater, always a cheater, chosen family, and planning for your child’s care in the event of your death. And they dig into country singer Morgan Wallen vs the city of Nashville, and his namesake bar that d…

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EP.9 HIT IT! Hustling and the Ivory Tower with Max McGuinness 1:31:01

1M ago1:31:01

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Dr. Max McGuinness is a Teaching Fellow in French at Trinity College Dublin. He previously taught at University College Dublin, the University of Limerick, and Columbia University, where he received his PhD in French in 2019. His first book – published this Spring – is Hustlers in the Ivory Tower: Press and Modernism from Mallarmé to Proust (Liverp…

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Episode 45: Friendships and Found Family: Community in Anne's House of Dreams 1:18:03

2M ago1:18:03

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In today’s episode, Kelly and Ragon wind up their discussion of Anne’s House of Dreams. In a book that encompasses many emotional highs and lows, we discuss friendship and family as the foundation of a happy life. Ragon explains psychological protective factors, which can help determine how well someone weathers a crisis, and we share our favorite …

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Can AI better predict the weather? 18:43

2M ago18:43

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The use of AI is changing industries in unimaginable ways, especially in the climate change and sustainability space. But is it friend or foe? Jack Board and Liling Tan talk all things tech in this episode of Climate Conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CNA

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Full Send 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Lindsie watched the Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal docu-series on Netflix and shares some thoughts. Kristen has some extra questions from last week's Q&A which include a question about whether Lindsie would do another reality TV show. Lindsie talks about the Scottie Scheffler arrest that doesn't seem quite right in her eyes, and Kristen has so…

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Oat milk and impossible burgers – just how “green” are alternative foods? 23:33

2M ago23:33

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Food has an outsized impact on greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of Climate Conversations, Jack Board and Liling Tan tuck into the world of alternative foods and whether they really are better for the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CNA

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I Don't Understand

2M ago

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Lindsie finds an article about the increase of loneliness parents are feeling nowadays. She explains how she felt the last years of her marriage, how it was affected during the lockdowns, and how post divorce Mother's Day has been different. Kristen brings some Facebook group questions regarding Lindsie's new house, how is Nannie Faye with the fami…

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Episode 44: Part II: Lullabies and Loss: Anne's Journey to Motherhood 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

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Rejoin Ragon, Kelly, and guest Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray for their discussion about motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. Ragon and Kelly are joined by Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray, Canadian literature expert, to discuss the joys and sorrows of Anne’s journey to motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. We discuss everything from baby talk to our favorite books…

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S2E15 - “Mother of Dragons” with Guest: Kyndell DeNicola 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Description: That’s right, there’s a new Mother of Dragons- many, in fact. This episode the Green Docs honors expectant mothers in this Chinese "Year of the Dragon" with a special guest – Nate’s wife, Kyndell, who is expecting their little fire-breather this summer. She talks about what it’s like to be married to an Ob/Gyn (her OB FOB), how to navi…

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Why should we care that corals are dying? 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Globally, coral reefs are being lost at alarming rates. Scientists estimate that half of them have already disappeared and 90 per cent could be gone by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise. Liling Tan and Jack Board explain why this doesn’t just affect our vacations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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EP8. Lockdowns: ‘A Flawed Consensus: COVID-19 in Africa’ with guest Professor Toby Green 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Toby Green is Professor of Precolonial and Lusophone African History and Culture at King’s College, London and the author of A Fistful of Shells: West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution (2019). He also wrote, along with Thomas Fazi, The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality (2023). This latter work eng…

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ENCORE I Had A Hard Life, But A Good Life feat. Nannie Faye

2M ago

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For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Nannie Faye returns to answer all of your questions! Who is Nannie's favorite grandchild? Does the family still contact Kyle? Is Nannie a gambler? Did Nannie ever like Lindsie's ex-husband Will? And Lindsie clears up the rumor of why she hasn't gone to visit Julie in prison.…

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Must climate communication be so dense? 24:42

2M ago24:42

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Explaining climate change can be an exercise in frustration and futility when jargon gets in the way. Climate academics Prof Winston Chow and Assoc Prof Terry van Gevelt from Singapore Management University defend themselves against Liling Tan and Jack Board, who dials in from scorching Bangkok where the "feels-like” temperature hit 52 degrees Cels…

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Fear of Communication & Overthinking

2M ago

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Lindsie addresses the harassing and defaming comments mentioned on someone's Instagram stories. A video about marriages struggling with deflection and another about why people overthink really strikes a chord with Kristen and Lindsie. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Apartments: Visit Apartments.com, a place to …

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EP7. Spilling the ‘Cup of Tea’: Matt Ridley and Luke Sheehan on China and COVID origins 45:12

2M ago45:12

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In late 2021, Matt Ridley and Alina Chan published the hardback edition of ‘Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19’. Well received by many and loathed by some, it remains the most comprehensive book on the origin of the pandemic that leans in the direction of the lab. In a debate that has neither gone away nor gotten more polite over time, th…

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Episode 43: Part I Lullabies and Loss: Anne's Journey to Motherhood 1:04:18

3M ago1:04:18

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Ragon and Kelly are joined by Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray, Canadian literature expert, to discuss the joys and sorrows of Anne’s journey to motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. We discuss Victorian attitudes to pregnancy and birth, and we share our own journeys around motherhood. We had so much to say that we are actually making this a two-part episode…

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Why a complex problem like climate change needs multi-disciplinary expertise 24:26

3M ago24:26

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Studied history or philosophy in school? Your knowledge can help to solve the biggest problems of climate change. Professor David Taylor from NUS and NTU’s Dr Janice Lee speak to Liling Tan and Jack Board checks in from the Pacific Islands on this week’s Climate Conversations. This podcast episode is in partnership with the inaugural Ideas Festival…

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Believe All What You See And Half Of What You Hear feat. Tori

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Lindsie is joined by best friend Tori to share their thoughts on some advice given by men. Lindsie addresses her absences from her parent's appeal hearing. Lindsie asks Tori how it was raising children with different personalities. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUTHERNTEA to start hi…

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S2E14 - “Earth Day” - FIGO Podcast 1:35:47

3M ago1:35:47

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In this episode we’re joining forces with FIGO – the international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; basically like the UN for Ob/Gyn – to bring you a special earth day episode. We’ll be hearing from voices around the globe – like Dr. Ditas Decena from the Philippines, Dr. Jim Zhang from China, and Rashmi Joglekar from UCSF – on what earth d…

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EP6. ‘The Alphabet is like a Set of Drums’ – an interview with musician of the month John Cummins. 27:07

3M ago27:07

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Aficionados of the Dublin cultural scene over the past decade or two are likely to be familiar with John Cummins. Cutting a dash with a distinctive Rasputin beard and Reggae styles, John’s poetic performances in the Dublin vernacular have mesmerised audiences young and old. His playful, rhyming verse always had great musicality, and it seemed a nat…

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How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave? 17:38

3M ago17:38

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In this first episode of a brand-new Climate Conversations, hosts Jack Board and Liling Tan tell you why the heatwave will create bigger problems in future than just wilting plants. Plus, quick climate news, a quiz and a sustainability word of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Let's Reflect On That

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For this episode, Lindsie would like to reflect on some interesting quotes that have struck a cord with her. Do you except how things are despite it not being what you want? Do you find benefits in being alone sometimes? Lindsie and Kristen share their experiences with getting married and Lindsie shares how easy it was to go through the divorce pro…

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Episode 42: Heartache and Hope: Romance in Anne's House of Dreams 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

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Ragon and Kelly are joined by audiobook narrator and voice actor Kelli Tager to discuss the beautiful romance threaded through Anne’s House of Dreams. From Anne and Gilbert’s wedding day to Leslie and Owen’s happily ever after, join us to celebrate all the delicious romance. Kelli also discusses what it’s like to narrate audiobooks and her favorite…

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ENCORE Mass Incarceration Is A Failed Experiment with Prison Professors' Michael Santos 1:14:26

3M ago1:14:26

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For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Lindsie is joined by the founder of Prison Professors, Michael Santos. While serving a 45 year sentence for a white collar crime Michael made a commitment to work towards prison reform and has continued to provide resources to anyone impacted unfairly by the prison system. M…

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My Life, My Decisions

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Lindsie find comfort in learning more about depression and all the ways it manifests itself people. She talks about the time after her breakup and when she noticed something was happening to her. Kristen and Lindsie bond over their similar upbringings and how Lindsie does not judge her parents for the way they raised her. The recent news about conj…

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EP5. Fuck Real Countries with Nadim Shehadi 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

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An economist by training, Nadim Shehadi has spent his career analyzing the long, ongoing story of Lebanon. Having lived through Beirut’s ‘golden era’ of post-WW2 prosperity, and subsequently having started out as an academic as the country suffered through civil war and occupation, Nadim has honed his voice and knowledge to become a compelling narr…

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Episode 41: Wisdom and Whimsy: Captain Jim Tells The Tales 1:09:19

3M ago1:09:19

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In this episode, we are setting sail with Captain Jim! Kelly and Ragon talk about the lighthouse keeper’s gentle guidance, how he embodies and subverts the theme of cleverness, and his deep wisdom, earned over many years of seafaring. Sidebars and digressions include whether Captain Jim is a stealth matchmaker, life at sea in the 1800s, and recomme…

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S2E13 “Gator-Aid” with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

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How much screen time is safe for your kids? Does it really put them at risk for depression and anxiety? And what’s the story with encapsulating- and eating- your placenta…? In this episode we bite into all those questions with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, or as you may know him on instagram, “Dr. Gator.” He brings his expertise as a Pediatrician, Integrat…

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Singapore’s fight to protect the endangered straw-headed bulbul 16:16

4M ago16:16

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The Climate Conversations podcast heads outdoors in search of a beloved songbird – the straw-headed bulbul. Fewer than 1,700 of these birds remain in the wild worldwide, largely due to habitat loss and poaching. Julie Yoo meets the co-chairs of the Straw-headed Bulbul Working Group, Low Bing Wen from the National Parks Board and Alfred Chia from Na…

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