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Ambitious Hippies is hosted by Courtney Weaver, an entrepreneur, high achiever, obsessive traveler and unfiltered human. Courtney has explored 31 countries and nearly every U.S. state, gathering insights into life’s biggest questions from a variety of different people and stories of adventure and joy. Asking the question, "Are we having any fun?" this podcast embraces the philosophy that life is a "choose your own adventure" game. Ambitious Hippies is a hilarious and refreshing look at creat ...
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In the South, food and music go hand in hand. They define much of what we think of as Southern culture, and they say a lot about our past, our present, and our future. Each week, Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern Living, sits down with musicians, chefs, and other Southern icons to hear the stories of how they grew up, what inspires them, and why they feel connected to the region. Through honest conversations, Sid explores childhood memories, the family meals they still think about, and ...
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The Town Whispers is a narrative horror podcast, that will tell the many stories hidden behind the fog and the trees and the rain of a town called The Fort - Where Eldritch Terror and Folk Horrors meet. If you’ve found yourself here, you should have taken a left, instead of a right, or looked up, when shadows crept from wells that stretch deep down into the underground of our town. For business inquiries please email: thetownwhispers@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
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Jemjammer

Crooked Russian Cam

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Annie Craton, Anna Emmaline, Alexei Pepers, Rio Rios, and Maq Weaver explore the wonders of the Spelljammer setting in this Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Wonders include but are not limited to: hippo men, spiders with eel heads, gay lizard women, bisexual monster romance panic, mer-himbos, and library crimes. Updates every two weeks. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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A weekly comics interview podcast hosted by David Harper of SKTCHD that gets the story behind the stories and creators we love, as well as the broader comic book industry. Website: SKTCHD.com Patreon: Patreon.com/OffPanel Twitter & Instagram: @slicedfriedgold/@SKTCHDcomic Email: david@sktchd.com
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Martin is an experienced psychotherapist, who began practicing in 1997, is sometimes on his own and sometimes joined with colleagues and other guests in these podcasts. Taking a broad and relaxed look at the issues, interests and concerns of practicing psychotherapy today making them interesting and clearer.
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1926: Penelope Collins is the only one who remembers the folk tales of the world. When bullied Penelope punches her teacher, she cracks open the boundary between the Realm of Men and an invisible isle off the coast of Scotland where the forgotten tales are kept.Like Prometheus bringing fire to earth, Penelope must bring the tales back to the Realm of Men, but terrors lurk at each encounter with the fairy tale inhabitants of the isle. None of whom are left the way Penelope remembers...Read th ...
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The Women in Tech Podcast is hosted by WeAreLATech's Espree Devora and features inspiring Women in Tech from Engineers, Female Founders, Investors, UX and UI Designers, Journalists all sharing their story how they got to where they are today. The purpose of the show is for every listener to walk away feeling 'If She Can Do It So Can I'. Espree calls it "actionable empowerment". Show style/content is to Startup Podcast, WeAreLATech, Nerdette, Rocket, Tim Ferriss & Recode
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Join Jalonni Weaver's "Chit Chats with Lonni."- a podcast where we will be having chit chats about mental health, navigating through your career, being a millennial in corporate america, and in general just figuring sh*t out together. Jalonni will be sharing her story while creating a space for others to share theirs.
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Exit Plan

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Exit Plan is the story or rather collected journals of a nameless man who lives in Australia and has to deal with some threat or confrontation left unsaid so far. He has released his audio journals to provide information and context around what he has to do and to explain his situation. Is this for real or it is just an urban fantasy delivered in character? I don’t know. I was contacted anonymously to edit and post this podcast. I’ve called it Exit Plan. My instructions were to download indi ...
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Cole, Mark, and D come to you to showcase some of the most interesting stories on the Tiny Terrors Offline Scary Story Exchange. As they fall deeper into the grips of the forgotten world of scary stories pen pals, they'll find that not all is as it seems. There are bits of ourselves we give away as we tell our stories, and there are those things without eyes in the dark that feed as we spin our yarns. Produced by Pulp Audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after they set foot in McNair Hall. The Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business ...
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The Sacred Donut is an interdimensional journey through altered states of consciousness, sacred conversations, & non-ordinary story telling. Podcast creator, Nataline R. Cruz, is a Cosmic Investigator, Shaman, Curandera, Maya Spiritual Guide & so much more. Nataline, along with her podcast crew, Mariah Cruz-Nanio-Menjivar, Tanya Tenorio-Rashaad & the show's producer, Tío Theresa Sanchez give you a coffee table vibe, with conversations about spirituality, Ancient Teachings, consciousness, abu ...
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The YYY-Files • Stoke City Stories

The YYY-Files • Stoke City Stories

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Stoke City stories, told by you. The YYY-Files are discussions with fans of all ages, locations and backgrounds about their journey, experiences and relationship with the club. Create your file today at theyyyfiles.com, follow the social media pages @theyyyfiles or email at theyyyfiles@mail.com for more information.
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Now that's IT: Stories of MSP Success dives into the journeys of some of the trailblazers in the Managed Service Provider industry to find out how they used their passion for technology to help turn Managed Services into the thriving sector it is today. Every episode is packed with the valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiring anecdotes that lead our guests to the transformative moment when they knew, Now, That's IT. This podcast provides educational information about issues tha ...
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Uncommon Content; True Stories and Warnings from the Forgotten Generation is a storytelling podcast by Michael Durso. Michael is the author of OFF THE RESERVATION; Stories I Almost Took To The Grave Probably Should Have, published in 2015. Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three (five now!) decades, as Michael recounts his ...
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Haptic & Hue's Tales of Textiles explores the way in which cloth speaks to us and the impact it has on our lives. It looks at how fabric traditions have grown up and the innovations that underpin its creation. It thinks about the skills that go into constructing it and what it means to the people who use it. It looks at the different light textiles cast on the story of humanity.
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Untying Knots. Besides the obvious, what does it mean? For podcast hosts Bronwyn Weaver and Rustin Hamilton it means taking life's twists, turns, tumbles and rewards, and unraveling them in a way that listeners can enjoy and possibly even learn from. Every week this story-telling podcast will feature Rustin, Bronwyn, or one of their many friends, as they recount a particular event or circumstance in their life that made an impact on how they view their world. From buying their first cars, to ...
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Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell ("The Fighter") as he discusses "Silver Linings Playbook," his new film about a man who has lost everything after a stint in a mental institution. Written and directed by Russell, the film tells the story of Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) who moves back in with his parents (Jacki Weaver, Robert DeNiro), determined to rebuild his life and reunite with his ex-wife. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her ...
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Join Lisa VanDamme as she guides you through Silas Marner by George Eliot. Recommended Book Url: https://readwithme.app.link/MyF7NaGLEjb Description Silas Marner is the story of a man who, having had his spirit broken by a cruel injustice, retreats from society and lives the solitary life of a village weaver whose only pleasure is his ever-growing store of gold. This barren life of monotonous routine, reclusive loneliness, and soulless hoarding is all he knows, until, one day, something happ ...
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Amazing adventures hosted by Simon, the one and only Fact Finding Frog! Totally full of true facts, excellent sound effects, cool music, and Simon's jokes! All of Simon's 38 Adventures are now available to purchase on https://simonsadventurestories.bandcamp.com You can buy the whole collection or just your favourite episodes. On Bandcamp you can listen to each adventure up to 3 times before you need to buy. That means you can test drive their excellent app while you do that.
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Florida is the incubator for great baseball. Little League players to High School Heroes and some become Major League HOF'ers. Florida BaseballBiz shares the stories of the leagues, teams, players, coaches and the great people that daily celebrate baseball with a bit of a citrus tang.
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The Crime Tapes Podcast

The Crime Tapes Podcast

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Welcome to *The Crime Tapes* on Podbean! Explore gripping true crime stories, from infamous cases to chilling mysteries. Dive into compelling storytelling and fresh insights. Click around and uncover the dark tales that intrigue and captivate.
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Most amazing stories and love stories which are from people around you. Could it be your story? Come fall in love with these Hindi audio stories with Kahanibaaz Anupma.i.. Get that lemonade and pop that popcorn, Hocus - pocus you are going to be spelled by my stories. Meet that pokey Mrs. Know all, be spellbound by the girl who listens to nobody, be awestruck by the blind man creating history, jump in fear as that door creaks, gasp at the boy who ran away from home , the love story that make ...
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An Alien in Hollywood is the story about the life and times of legendary filmmaker and “Godfather of Hollywood science fiction” Ronald Shusett. Unless you’re a Hollywood behind-the-scenes aficionado you've probably never heard of Ron. He is no less than the man who co-created, wrote, and produced three of the most influential, iconic and mind-blowing science fiction blockbusters in film history – Alien, Total Recall and Minority Report. His movies have grossed over one and a half billion dol ...
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Jephthah is a biblical character who made a short-sighted promise that resulted in the murder of his daughter. Jephthah’s daughter paid the price for his seeming lack of wisdom and maturity. Today, so many daughters, so many fathers, replay this story like a syndicated episode of a 1990s sitcom. In Healing Jephthah’s Daughters, The Reverend Lisa M. Weaver, Ph.D., deploys family systems theory, biblical criticism, and storytelling to explore the childhood traumas women and girls experience at ...
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Pop Culture Weekly

Kyle McMahon / iHeartRadio

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Pop Culture Weekly is your weekly talk show featuring interviews with your favorite celebrities & covering the news, reviews and views you want in movies, music, TV, streaming and everything in between! Hosted by Kyle McMahon and a rotating panel of co-hosts, we've got all of your pop culture...weekly! Presented by iHeartRadio. PopCultureWeekly.com
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The Sesh Podcast is a weekly show hosted by TreesandBreeze, bringing you the largest names in cannabis, here to share their story and sesh on their favorite smoke of the week. Tune in every Monday for new episodes.
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Blogger.Visual Storyteller.Traveler: Exploring the creative spirit within a dynamic, ever-changing global world. The pursuit of artistic excellence is an essential element of our humanity; it speaks to the soul of our culture and society, allowing us to celebrate our individuality and our togetherness. My goal: to encourage a deep and profound awareness of our personal journeys. Tea Toast & Trivia Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2019 -2024 by Rebecca Budd
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Up Until Now is hosted by Kristen Hallinan, speaker and author of Legacy Changer: Heal The Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. Join us each week as Kristen interviews expert guests, focusing on topics that invite healing, help us understand healthy relationships, and equip us with the tools needed to build healthy families—all through the lens of the Bible.
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A podcast that examines the role of stories (both the ones we tell and the ones we receive) in shaping, healing and freeing us.🌙 We tend to forget it, but stories and creativity are at the core of human experience. Even if you don't tell or read stories, your life presents you all the time with metaphors that can help you know and manifest who you are in the world. 🌙 In this podcast we'll look at the many dimensions and faces of Story, and its healing role for our souls. Through musings and ...
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WEB8 holds conversations that weave inner and outer technology as a vehicle for your soul’s expression in the world. We explore entrepreneurship, creativity and ritual in the digital age. Welcome to the space where you weave a new world of soul led self expression, in a world of infinite possibility. May the frequencies you tap into on this podcast remind you that you are the weaver of your own reality, expressing soul through your humanity. May you be moved into peace, truth, joy, playfulne ...
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Sisterious

McKenzie & Raine

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Join the hosts and sisters, McKenzie and Rainie as they discuss mysterious paranormal and true crime cases. Enjoy listening to them interject their ridiculous opinions and witty banter into the truly awful and terrifying events that occur in our world.
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Congratulations to the US Women's Soccer Team on their gold medal. It makes me miss Umbros. It's a good thing they don't have parenting as an Olympic sport, I don't think I could medal - even if I play on the girls team. One father for sale! One father for sale! One crying and whining old father for sale! I’m really not kidding, So who’ll start the…
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This week on Ambitious Hippies we are sharing the story of the most Instagram-able place we have ever been to and the many lessons we learned in hiking up to 16,300 feet in elevation in Peru! [WATCH US ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE] Tune in to hear Michael and I share how challenging the hike was starting at 14,000 feet, Michael’s ability to j…
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In this episode of Now That's IT: Stories of MSP Success, we sit down with Dave Wilkeson, the founder and CEO of MSP Advisor, to uncover the key strategies that propelled him from a tech hobbyist to a renowned leader in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry. Dave shares invaluable insights into the critical role of financial discipline in sca…
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Join us as we delve into the chilling world of Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a serial killer whose brutal crimes rocked New Jersey. From his methodical hunting to the relentless pursuit of justice, this episode uncovers the dark details and the tireless efforts that brought him to justice. Don't miss this gripping exploration of a case that shook a commun…
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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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Join us for another exciting episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, featuring the return of Amanda Baez as a guest host, an interview with Supacell's Rapman & a deep dive into David Farrier's unbelievable documentary, Tickled. We kick things off with What We Watched This Week, discussing the creepy "Long Legs" & "Twisters". They also dive…
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Have you ever found yourself in a season where marriage just feels…hard? Us too! In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen is sitting down with her husband Shawn and getting real about the highs and lows they’ve experienced in 18 years of marriage so far. Drawing from their experience as pre-marital mentors, along with their own life experiences, th…
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Texas troubadour Hayes Carll was born in Houston and raised in the Woodlands, a famous planned community that was much smaller back then, surrounded by thousands of acres of pine trees. He grew up listening to Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson, and later, Jerry Jeff Walker and Townes Van Zandt, all of whom seemed like mythical figures to a kid from th…
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In this episode of The Crime Tapes, we dive into the chilling disappearance of Maura Murray, a college student who vanished in 2004 after a mysterious car crash. With countless theories but no answers, her case remains unsolved. What really happened that night? Tune in as we explore the clues and ask the hard questions.…
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IDW Associate Editor Jake Williams and Assistant Editor Nicolas Niño join the show to talk about their roles in the editorial ecosystem and their journeys in comics. The pair discusses the daily life of an editor, how editorial works, being roommates and co-workers, how different their roles are, drawing in new readers, how they got into comics, th…
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Tracing women’s experiences of miscarriage and termination for foetal anomaly in the second trimester, before legal viability, shows how such events are positioned as less ‘real’ or significant when the foetal being does not, or will not, survive. Invisible Labour: The Reproductive Politics of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss in England (Berghahn, 2…
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Get ready for a thrilling dive into America’s most chilling cold cases! Join Nessa on *The Crime Tapes* as we unravel ten haunting mysteries that have left investigators baffled and true crime fans obsessed. These unsolved cases are packed with eerie twists and shocking clues. Don't miss out—tune in for a heart-pounding journey into the unknown!…
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In this special bonus episode, Anna and Annie prepare to reintroduce secret prince Max Vulkaran by exploring some extended roleplay scenes, starting with a flashback from his first time sailing with the Kestrel crew. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com “Women in Cloud Panel: Icons and Community” #womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production. Become a Most Valuable Listener at http://…
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In this episode we are sitting down with Alex Street to discuss his 8,100 mile road trip across Canada and the U.S. with his family of 5 in a mini van. Alex shares his story of adventure, why he chose the places they did, his favorite spots and more. This episode was recorded at the end of his mother-in-law's battle with cancer that he briefly disc…
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Welcome to "The Crime Tapes," where true crime enthusiasts find their next obsession. I’m Nessa, your host, guiding you through the most gripping and mysterious criminal cases in history. Each week, we unravel the complexities of infamous crimes, delve into the intricacies of high-profile investigations, and explore the chilling details behind some…
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What really happened to Emily Harper? On Crime Tapes, we unravel the chilling mystery that has haunted Willow Creek for years. Emily, a vibrant 17-year-old passionate about photography, vanished on a summer evening in 2015 after leaving her part-time job at a local diner. Despite exhaustive searches and investigations, no trace of her was ever foun…
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In this gripping episode of The Crime Tapes Podcast, we unravel the mystery of the Villisca Axe Murders, where eight lives were brutally taken in a single night in 1912. Delve into the eerie details of this unsolved case as we explore the shocking crime scene, bizarre clues, and elusive suspects. Was it a local grudge, or did a shadowy stranger pas…
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Imagine living a life where every aspect of your existence, from your health to your age, is controlled by someone else. On this episode of Crime Tapes, we bring you the harrowing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who endured years of fabricated illnesses imposed by her own mother, Dee Dee, suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Gypsy’s seemingl…
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What if a simple family vacation turned into a nightmare that unraveled dark secrets and suspicions? In this gripping episode of Crime Tapes, I'm Nessa, and we uncover the haunting details surrounding Shannon Hercutt's mysterious death in 2009. From the chilling discovery of her Cadillac Escalade off a cliff in Tennessee to the bombshell revelation…
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Can a cryptic puzzle hold the key to one of the most infamous murderers in American history? Join us as we dissect the chilling saga of the Zodiac Killer on this episode of Crime Tapes. From the brutal slayings of Betty Lou Jensen and Darlene Farron that shook Northern California to its core, to the twisted game of ciphers and taunting letters that…
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Could the Lindbergh kidnapping still hold dark secrets that remain uncovered? Travel back to 1932, a time when America was gripped by the tragic abduction and subsequent murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the young son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. Join me, Nessa, as we meticulously peel back the layers of this baffling case, from the eerie dis…
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Krissy White '23 caught the hospitality bug after graduating from Northeastern University in 2006. She put her undergraduate degree in public & organizational communications to work immediately by joining the front office team of the St. Regis Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Krissy spent the next eight years living and breathing the luxury hospitalit…
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What happens when a promising young athlete's life is abruptly cut short, and the official story leaves more questions than answers? On this gripping episode of Crime Tapes, we unravel the haunting tale of Tiffany Ida Mae Valiante, a vibrant volleyball star from Mays Landing, New Jersey, whose tragic death in 2015 was hastily ruled a suicide. From …
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This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jacket, we are reviewing Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm. This sci-fi, mermaid romance is surprisingly amazing. The characters are so thoughtful, the world feels full and alive, and the relationships give us the warm fuzzies. Ever since humans have built cities in the ocean, they've been warring…
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Integrating faith and mental health is crucial for finding freedom and healing—after all, God created our minds and emotions! In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen talks with Christian Mental Health Coach, Jessica Hottle, about the need to acknowledge and understand our feelings while also turning to God for support. Listen in to this important …
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Ayn Rand is a provocative and polarizing figure. Strongly pro-capitalist and anti-communist, Rand was a dogmatic preacher of her moral philosophy. Based on what she called "rational self-interest", Rand believed in prosperity-seeking individualism above all. Alexandra Popoff's deeply researched biography traces Rand's journey from her early life as…
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Mainstream portrayals of ultra-Orthodox religious women often frame their faith as oppressive: they are empowered only when they leave their community. For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age (NYU Press, 2024), by Jessica Roda, flips this notion on its head. Drawing on six years of fieldwork between …
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Ricky McKinnie, the leader of the Blind Boys of Alabama, was born and raised in Atlanta, where he got his start singing in the church alongside his mother. Not long after that, while still in his teens, he embarked on a career as a singer and a drummer, often performing with a band called the Soul Searchers. Around the age of 20, he began to lose h…
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Why do "second wave" and "trans feminism" rarely get considered together? Challenging the idea that trans feminism is antagonistic to, or arrived after, second wave feminism, Emily Cousens re-orients trans epistemologies as crucial sites of second wave feminist theorising. By revisiting the contributions of trans individuals writing in underground …
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Writer/artist Dustin Weaver joins the show to chat about his career, path in comics, and his work on Image Comics releases like Paklis and 1949. Weaver discusses his night owl nature, maintaining a schedule, following whims, embracing himself, revisiting old work in Paklis, when he first got into comics, how his interest in the medium has evolved, …
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Anne Gray Fischer speaks about her path to and through research, including how sex workers informed her analysis of policing and state violence, the role of law enforcement in struggles over economic development, and the intellectual and practical factors of research design. Men, especially Black men, often stand in as the ultimate symbol of the ma…
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Across the vast expanse of the Roman Empire, anxieties about childbirth tied individuals to one another, to the highest levels of imperial politics, even to the movements of the stars. Birthing Romans: Childbearing and Its Risks in Imperial Rome (Princeton UP, 2024) sheds critical light on the diverse ways pregnancy and childbirth were understood, …
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Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice Pre…
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Between 1919 and 1961, pioneering Chinese American actress Anna May Wong established an enduring legacy that encompassed cinema, theatre, radio, and American television. Born in Los Angeles, yet with her US citizenship scrutinised due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, Wong—a defiant misfit—innovated nuanced performances to subvert the racism and sexism…
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Beginning in late 1940, over three thousand Jewish girls and young women were forced from their family homes in Sosnowiec, Poland, and its surrounding towns to worksites in Germany. Believing that they were helping their families to survive, these young people were thrust into a world where they labored at textile work for twelve hours a day, lived…
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Beginning in late 1940, over three thousand Jewish girls and young women were forced from their family homes in Sosnowiec, Poland, and its surrounding towns to worksites in Germany. Believing that they were helping their families to survive, these young people were thrust into a world where they labored at textile work for twelve hours a day, lived…
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This enlightening book reframes the history of hip-hop—and this time, women are given credit for all their trailblazing achievements that have left an undeniable impact on music. First Things First: Hip-Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game (Twelve, 2024), hip-hop is not just the music, and women have played a big role in shaping the way it looks today. …
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Susan Stryker is a foundational figure in trans studies. When Monsters Speak: A Susan Stryker Reader (Duke UP, 2024) showcases the development of Stryker’s writing from the 1990s to the present. It combines canonical pieces, such as “My Words to Victor Frankenstein,” with her hard to find earlier work published in zines and newsletters. Brought tog…
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Traces of Enayat (Transit Books, 2023) is a work of creative nonfiction tracing the mysterious life and erasure of Egyptian literature’s tragic heroine. It begins in Cairo, 1963. Four years before her lone novel is finally published, the writer Enayat al-Zayyat takes her own life at age 27. For the next three decades, it’s as if Enayat never existe…
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