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Marshall Poe

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Interviews with Historians about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

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New Books in Intellectual History

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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Southern Gothic Media

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Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and ...

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Emperors of Rome

La Trobe University

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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.

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History of Comic Books Podcast

JT Wheatley

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A rambling and too brief history podcast on the people, companies and events that make up the great comic book medium.

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What'sHerName

Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle

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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Dr. Katie Nelson are professors by day, podcasters by night. Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Wednesdays.

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Spirits

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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!

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Church History on SermonAudio

Church History

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The latest podcast feed searching 'Church History' on SermonAudio.

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New Books in East Asian Studies

Marshall Poe

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Interviews with Scholars of East Asia about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

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New Books in American Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of America about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

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Says You! - A Quiz Show for Lovers of Words, Culture, and History

Pipit & Finch

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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!

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The Remnant Radio's Podcast

The Remnant Radio

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The Remnant Radio educates and equips believers in God's Word & Spirit, exploring Christian theology, church history, and the gifts of the Spirit in a manner that is engaging, relatable, and inspiring. Weekly, we bring together Christian influencers from various denominations to explore theology, church history, and the gifts of the Spirit. We don't always agree with the views of our guests. And, we don’t expect that you will always agree, either. But we are brothers and sisters in Christ, a ...

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New Books in Early Modern History

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Interviews with scholars of the Early Modern World about the new books

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The Haunted Objects Podcast

Planet Weird

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Join full-time paranormal researchers Greg & Dana Newkirk (Amazon Prime's "Hellier", Discovery+'s "Kindred Spirits") as they dig into the history, folklore, and anomalous activity behind the world's most haunted objects. Tune in every other Monday to explore the mysteries behind UFO wreckage, cursed artifacts, psychic research, Bigfoot bait, and more!

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The Spirit & The Bride

Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Dr. Alan Schreck guides us through the work of the Holy Spirit throughout the history of the Catholic Church - seen in the Church’s rich history of council documents, encyclicals, and other writings.

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Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson

Dr Laurie M Johnson

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A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophy

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Saint Athanasius Podcast

Jack Shannon

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Scripture. Spirit. Sacrament.

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Poppin' Bottles

Rob Grabowski, Josh Segovia

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A comedic podcast about your favorite beverages! Each week a new guest chats about their beverage of choice with recovering bartender Josh Segovia and barback Rob Grabowski. Bottle Icon Art by Alex Vaughn

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Porter Podcast

Nick Sandefur

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Biblical Truth for Today

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Art of History

Amanda Matta

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Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.

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The Crossway Podcast

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This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.

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The Ghost Furnace Podcast

The Ghost Furnace

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The Ghost Furnace Podcast is comprised of three friends who share an interest in the paranormal. We have roundtable discussions about encounters involving the unexplained entities and anomalies.

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Cults, Crimes and Spirits

Nina Chantal & Andrea Dechay

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If you are into the strange and unusual, you are in the right place. The Cults, Crimes and Spirits podcast will explore all things dark, mysterious and spooky. Hosts and cousins, Nina Chantal and Andrea Dechay will dive into cults, secret societies, murder, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal.

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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Research Society

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True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email thenightowlpodcast@gmail.com

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Finding True Spirit Connection

Heather Giesbrecht

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The Spirit within has all the answers. It is up to us to listen to our true self purpose, connected to synchronize moments in everyday living. The truth is all around us, guiding our Spirit in directions of revelation, recognition, and True Spirit Connection. Join Heather, the host of Finding True Spirit Connection and founder of True Spirit Connection.co. on digging down deep to the truth of the human spirit. Every week Heather will share her synchronized personal experiences on the journey ...

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Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle

Bryon Kershaw

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Explore the supernatural history of Seattle in this Actual Play series using the Vaesen role-playing game system by Free League Publishing.

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Dwarkesh Podcast

Dwarkesh Patel

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Deeply researched interviews www.dwarkeshpatel.com

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Whiskey Chasers

All in Good Spirits Network

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Nick, Chris, and Steve talk about whisk(e)y! We review whisk(e)y, and also talk about the history of the distilleries and people that make our favorite drink. Join us every week for a glass!

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the memory palace

Nate DiMeo

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The Pilates Lounge

Katie Crane

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Welcome to the Pilates & Movement Journey, a show tailored for Pilates Professionals, movement educators, and enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in transformative content that connects mind, body, and spirit. Explore holistic wellness, gain expert insights, and foster a vibrant community. Ignite your passion for Pilates with engaging discussions, practical tips, and a focus on overall well-being. Join us on this journey to elevate your spirit and embrace a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. https ...

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Love From Above from the Sibling Spirit Guides

The Sibling Spirit Guides

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Tune in for Love From Above: Where the Otherworldly Gets Down-to-Earth Join the Sibling Spirit Guides on their weekly podcast, Love From Above, where they bridge the gap between the celestial and the everyday. Each episode explores topics from their unique channeling sessions, unlocking information and perspectives not found in your average self-help manual. Expect: Unfiltered wisdom from higher dimensional beings, delivered with a dose of down-to-earth practicality. Intriguing topics coveri ...

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The Channeling History Podcast

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On Channeling we speak with the spirits that made things happen throughout history. The lessons of history must be learned to prevent the mistakes of the past and what better way to learn than to speak with the spirits that lived the events.

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Wild West Podcast

Michael King/Brad Smalley

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Welcome to Wild West podcast where fact and legend merge. The Wild West Podcast presents the true accounts of individuals, who settled in a town built out of hunger for money, regulated by fast guns, who walked on both sides of the law, patrolling, investing in and regulating the brothels, saloons and gambling houses. These are stories of the men who made the history of the Old West come alive - bringing with them the birth of legends, brought to order by a six-gun and laid to rest with thei ...

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Native Land Pod

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In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home. In each episode, Angela, Tiffany and Andrew embark ...

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LCV Sermon Podcast

Andrew Shanks

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The Little Church in the Vale is a non-denominational church nestled in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. Subscribe now to listen to sermon audio from LCV's pastor, Dr. Andrew Shanks.

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The Filmjoe Podcats

Joe Velazquez

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The Filmjoe Podcast is where we talk film and cover a lot of different subjects, like film genres, trends in film, spotlights on directors, maybe even some history. All in the spirit for the love and celebration of film. This is the Filmjoe Podcast...Where film talk Happens…..

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New Books in Chinese Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of China about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

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The Dialogue Journal

The Dialogue Journal

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Sustaining the Spirit of Dialogue

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Mythos & Logos

Sean Patrick Eckmann

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Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning. The purpose of this channel is to share the important stories at the foundation of human cultures throughout history. These include mythology, legends, folktales, religious stories, and parables from the dawn of history to the modern day.

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Our American Stories

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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Firing Line With Margaret Hoover

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Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’t hear on TV.

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Connected Spirit Podcast

Courtney Dawson

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The Connected Spirit Podcast – the go-to podcast for aspiring psychic mediums who are ready to unlock their spiritual gifts so they can transform them into a deeply fulfilling career. I’m Courtney Dawson, an international psychic medium and spiritual business coach for aspiring psychic mediums. I've built a successful spiritual business from the ground up, and now I’m here to help you do the same. If you’re ready to stop playing small, embrace your gifts, and make the impact your were born t ...

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Stuck in the Middle with You

Baptist News Global

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Join BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield and Benjamin Cole, ”The Baptist Blogger,” in a spirited discussion of the history, people and current issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention. Get the perspective from the right and the left, from the past and the present.

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Rebel Spirit

iHeartPodcast

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Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media’s “What a Day”) about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school’s mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind “Gritty,” The Philadelphia Flyers’ viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue ...

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James Madison and the Spirit of Self-Government: A Conversation with Colleen Sheehan 55:44

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Who was James Madison? Why were his Notes on Government so valuable to the American founding? Did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all achieve what Sheehan calls “Civic Friendship”? Colleen Sheehan joins Madison’s Notes to discuss her seminal works on James Madison: The Mind of James Madison: The Legacy of Classical Republic…

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Holy Spirit: God of Order with Scott Aniol 34:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Servants of Grace Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Holy Spirit: God of Order with Scott Aniol Subtitle: Equipping You in Grace Speaker: Dave Jenkins Broadcaster: Servants of Grace Ministries Event: Podcast Date: 8/12/2024 Length: 34 min.…

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Breaking Free of the Matrix and the Next step in our Evolution! 22:33

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Send us a Text Message. Love from Above with Your Sibling Spirit Guides is a podcast that channels messages from spiritual entities. The podcast focuses on the concept of escaping the "Matrix," a term used to describe the perceived illusion of reality. The podcast suggests that true reality exists beyond the physical world and that humans are trapp…

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Ep. 17: Stolen Kisses; Broken Vows, Chapter Seven 1:09:53

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Please share your feedback on the show! In this mystery’s explosive finale, the investigators make their escape from Wilderness Heights and then need to finally break Anne’s curse. Doctor Jensen is reunited with an old friend (it’s booze). Julian learns a little Norwegian. Sofie has poor trigger discipline. Content Warning: This episode features th…

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In the Margins of History: Washington & Slavery 1:43:27

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George Washington was many things: general, president, family man, and slaveholder. This giant of American history had a complex relationship with the enslaved—and often invisible—laborers who made his achievements possible. But through the art historical record, we can catch glimpses of these individuals and discover how they impacted Washington's…

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401: Set 49:54

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Every story needs a villain, and Egyptian mythology has Set. But is he really just a villain? We explore his multifaceted domains, his motivations, and the worst salad story you’ve ever heard. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, sexual content, sexual assault, colonization, infidelity, eye injury…

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Noah Heringman, "Deep Time: A Literary History" (Princeton UP, 2023) 53:04

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In Deep Time: A Literary History (Princeton UP, 2023), Noah Heringman, Curators’ Professor of English at the University of Missouri, presents a “counter-history” of deep time. This counter-history acknowledges and investigates the literary and imaginary origins of the idea of deep time, from eighteen-century narratives of voyages around the world t…

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Jaclyn Sumner, "Indigenous Autocracy: Power, Race, and Resources in Porfirian Tlaxcala, Mexico" (Stanford UP, 2023) 1:20:00

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When General Porfirio Díaz assumed power in 1876, he ushered in Mexico's first prolonged period of political stability and national economic growth--though "progress" came at the cost of democracy. Indigenous Autocracy presents a new story about how regional actors negotiated between national authoritarian rule and local circumstances by explaining…

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Crystal Wilkinson, "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks" (Clarkson Potter, 2023) 55:36

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Poet Laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson’s food memoir, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks (Clarkson Potter, 2023), honors her kitchen ghosts, five generations of Black Appalachian women. She contends, “The concept of the kitchen ghost came to me years ago, when I realized that my …

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Tehila Sasson, "The Solidarity Economy: Nonprofits and the Making of Neoliberalism after Empire" (Princeton UP, 2024) 56:52

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After India gained independence in 1947, Britain reinvented its role in the global economy through nongovernmental aid organisations. Utilising existing imperial networks and colonial bureaucracy, the nonprofit sector sought an ethical capitalism, one that would equalise relationships between British consumers and Third World producers as the age o…

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James Madison and the Spirit of Self-Government: A Conversation with Colleen Sheehan 55:44

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James Madison and the Spirit of Self-Government: A Conversation with Colleen Sheehan 55:44

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Alonso Duralde, "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film" (Running Press Adult, 2024) 59:40

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Film critic Alonso Duralde and I talk his new book, Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film (Running Press, 2024), including some fascinating anecdotes, case studies, and watershed moments in queer cinematic history, not to mention its creators, its stars, its detractors, and its various ebbs and flows -- fr…

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Noah Heringman, "Deep Time: A Literary History" (Princeton UP, 2023) 53:04

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Alonso Duralde, "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film" (Running Press Adult, 2024) 59:40

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James Madison and the Spirit of Self-Government: A Conversation with Colleen Sheehan 55:44

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Miguel Montalva Barba, "White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space" (Policy Press, 2024) 53:27

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White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space (Policy Press, 2024) examines the connections between race, place, and space, and sheds light on how they contribute and maintain racial hierarchies. Dr. Miguel Montalva Barba focuses on the White residents of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, which, according to the Cooks Politi…

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He Became a POW in Vietnam Two Days Before His Baby Was Born 38:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ken Wells always knew what he wanted to do: fly fast. But when that dream became a reality, it landed him as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton in Vietnam... Two days before his wife, Candy, gave birth to their child. Joining us with their story are both Ken and Candy. Support the show (https://www.ourame…

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A Baby-Boomer’s Battle with Insanity and Fitness 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul, our regular contributor from Minnesota, is here to tell us his weight-loss resolution story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of a Bathroom Drug Deal Interrupted by Jesus 9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Pastor Greg Laurie tells a success story of profoundly helping a man who was going astray. The call could not be clearer, and Pastor Greg did his duty despite less than comfortable environs. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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My Conversations With Two Fraternity Brothers Before They Died 9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick tells the story of two college friendships that would impact him for the rest of his life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Season 03 -Episode - 18 – Snot and Four Leaf Clovers 55:20

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Season 03 -Episode - 18 – Snot and Four Leaf Clovers The are films we saw ages ago that left a less than pleasant memory as they were just bad. But sometimes, upon rematch, we realize that they weren’t as bad as we remembered, then there are others time that we go, yup, it sucked then and it still sucks today. This week, we discuss two such films t…

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The Wizard Hat Amendment of New Mexico 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Robert Smith on Recording the Entire ESV Bible: "It Humbled Me" 36:44

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In this bonus interview, Robert Smith shares his experience recording the entire ESV audio Bible. Robert Smith Jr. served as a professor of Christian preaching at Beeson Divinity School for more than 25 years and held the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity. ❖ Check out the new and improved ESV Bible App ❖ Subscribe to his ESV Podcast: Appl…

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A Conversation with The Neck Physio 1:10:47

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the Pilates Lounge Podcast! I'm your host, Katie Crane. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael O'Reilly, a physiotherapist who specializes in managing upper quadrant issues. We dive deep into the crucial connections between the neck, shoulder, and trunk when it comes to managing pain and improving …

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Church History 11 54:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Fellowship Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Church History 11 Subtitle: Forerunners of the Faith (SS) Speaker: Ryan McKeen Broadcaster: Fellowship Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Length: 54 min.

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Patterns, Parallels & Promises in the Bible: Interview with Dr. James Hamilton 1:10:46

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Send us a Text Message. Ever noticed patterns and parallels in the Bible, like Noah as a new Adam, pointing to Christ as the second Adam? Dr. James Hamilton joins us to discuss his book Typology: Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns. In this episode, we’ll explore how Old Testament themes and characters foreshadow the fulfillment found…

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Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, "Movies Under the Influence" (U Minnesota Press, 2024) 55:48

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Movies under the Influence (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) by Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece charts the entangled histories of moviegoing and mind-altering substances from early cinema through the psychedelic 1970s. Dr. Szczepaniak-Gillece examines how the parallel trajectories of these two enduring aspects of American culture, linked by the…

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Barbara Emerson, "The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century" (Hurst, 2024) 40:31

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Britain and Russia maintained a frosty civility for a few years after Napoleon's defeat in 1815. But, by the 1820s, their relations degenerated into constant acrimonious rivalry over Persia, the Ottoman Empire, Central Asia--the Great Game--and, towards the end of the century, East Asia. The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Centu…

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Zoe Knox, “Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Secular World: From the 1870s to the Present” (Palgrave, 2018) 34:01

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Jehovah’s Witnesses are one of the most successful “new religious movements” to have emerged from the prophetic ferment within later nineteenth-century Protestantism. Always controversial, often persecuted, and well-known for their proselytising efforts, they have made a substantial contribution in terms of human rights, and they count numerous fam…

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Heather Murray, "Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) 43:53

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Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021) by Dr. Heather Murray is a cultural and intellectual history of people with mental illnesses in the twentieth-century United States. While acknowledging the fraught, and often violent, histories of American psychiatric hospitals, Heath…

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Ana Raquel Minian, “Undocumented Lives: The Untold Story of Mexican Migration” (Harvard UP, 2018) 1:05:35

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In the 1970s, the Mexican government acted to alleviate rural unemployment by supporting the migration of able-bodied men. Millions crossed into the United States to find work that would help them survive as well as sustain their families in Mexico. They took low-level positions that few Americans wanted and sent money back to communities that depe…

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Heather Murray, "Asylum Ways of Seeing: Psychiatric Patients, American Thought and Culture" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) 43:53

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Marc Ambinder, “The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983” (Simon & Schuster, 2018) 1:00:09

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The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983 (Simon & Schuster, 2018), by Marc Ambinder, is a history of US-Soviet Relations under Ronald Reagan and an exploration of nuclear command and control operations. Ambender weaves together accounts of military exercises, false alarms, and espionage to tell the story of how close the U.S. a…