Art, biography, history and identity collide in this podcast from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Join Director Kim Sajet as she chats with artists, historians, and thought leaders about the big and small ways that portraits shape our world.
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Photographer and documentarian Henry Chalfant appeared at the Apple Store, SoHo to discuss his book "Henry Chalfant's Big Subway Archive (Volume 1)" with journalist and critic Bill Adler. Chalfant discusses his career documenting graffiti art in New York City and how he used iBooks Author to create his latest work.
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Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
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A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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Luisifer has launched Subway Rat Podcast, which will feature the Teething vocalist and monster illustrator going into deep conversations with his friends that dabble with independent art whether it’s music, cinema, illustration, or whatever. Subway Rat Podcast will host musicians from the hardcore and grindcore scene to horror nerds who run their own distribution companies. More importantly, each episode will take a dive into everyone’s favourite food.
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We tell tales of the train and bus yard, the tenement yard and the prison yard. We detail close calls and chase stories. We dig into larger conversations about crossing boundaries, the other side of the tracks, borders, and forbidden space. Whether to make big life changes, to forward the artistic or professional practice, to escape peril—or just for the sheer thrill of it. With first-person storytellers including trans-disciplinary artist Lupe Maravilla, musician/producer Scott Harding ("Sc ...
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Adventures on the road as an Uber Eats driver. Compelling food interviews and Uber Eats food reviews with my wife.
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Brax and Samuel come up with really bad ideas for new business.
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Each week podcasters O'Neil Henry, Olivia Fumiatti, and Tyler J. Carcara pitch and create new, innovative, and lucrative podcasts!
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WPRN Public Radio is an independent public radio platform dedicated to encouraging citizen stories, informing and entertaining, bringing off-beat audio stories to life, and focusing on culture and artistic sound portraits. Our interests encompass forgotten chapters of history, cultural exploration, radio dramas, capturing simplistic times evoking smiles and fond memories, as well as informed public affairs and contemporary stories of human connections. The audio stories are published on our ...
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Commercial awareness news round-up for prospective and current UK-based corporate lawyers. (Cover art photo provided by Joel & Jasmin Førestbird)
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Welcome to 100% Eat, the show where we try every fast food restaurant to let you know if you need it. You probably do. Formerly Face Jam, Our Heroes are flying the new banner of 100% Eat high. Are you 100% in?
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LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN is a 23 episode podcast miniseries. LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN spans genres: space opera, tragedy, magical realism, comedy... and it all exists in one world, the New York City subway system! Twenty-three stories, 23 subway lines. And, like the MTA, all the stories are interconnected. www.storbakken.org/z-train
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The Guardian Labs Life feed features unique perspectives about the trends shaping our lives, from art and design to fashion, fitness and food. Paid for by Guardian Labs partner brands around the world
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The Phi on New York podcast deciphers the words that city's philosophers (and other prophets) have written on the subway walls. Through in-depth conversations about the ideas, issues, and challenges that shape lives of New Yorkers, we try to understand what the city is and what it might become. Produced by Joseph S. Biehl Original music by Jay Spero Intro voiceover by Mike "Sport" Murphy Logo art by Mary Ann Biehl
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Talking about historic architecture and signage. Merch Motel is a brand focused on documenting these places and creating retro products inspired by these sites.
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Pass the interstate, through the forest, across the railroad tracks, take a left at the tree marked by lightning, in the abandoned subway, down the hole to level -2, between the 81st and 82nd realms, in room 000 is No Name Station. In the dingy, disorganized space, randoms and nobodies meet. Thoughts and discussions circulate.
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Broadway & NYC Theater: Curated. The YesBroadway Podcast is designed to be listened to on a 25-30 minute subway ride as we discuss what shows to see, Broadway/NYC theater pop culture news and features, and upcoming shows to get tickets to now. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesbroadway/support
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"War is the health of the State"- Randolph Bourne
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DJ Willy with SafeBox (Previously DJ Nitefly and 7 Heartbreakers) presents only best from Dance Pop Club and Trance NOW :-)
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With most of the entirety of the published journal's contents read aloud by the authors, the FENCE audiobook/podcast continues to push boundaries in literary publishing. In continuous publication since 1998, Fence is a biannual print journal of poetry, fiction, art, and criticism that redefines the terms of accessibility by publishing challenging writing distinguished by idiosyncrasy and intelligence rather than by allegiance with camps, schools, or cliques. FENCE is committed to publishing ...
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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions, live on stage. It's a mix of conversation, comedy, and storytelling -- there's also music. David Plotz of Slate calls it "great" and the Observer says it's one of NYC's 10 Best Podcasts. The podcast features highlights from our live events at Housing Works Bookstore in New York, including appearances by special guests. Past guests have included Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, Kurt Braunohler, Julie Klausner, Bara ...
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A show where we discuss a variety of topics ranging from tech, pop culture, art, video games, and life. We strive to be as diverse as possible to give you fresh perspectives on all the content we put out. We may sometimes agree, we may tear each other throats out but by the end of every episode we hope to have put out some engaging unfiltered and thought provoking content. Enjoy the show! randomnoobs.substack.com
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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In disasters where a lot of people lose their homes, the impacts are not confined to a single city or town. They ripple outward, cascading into the surrounding area, as the survivors are forced to go looking for new places to live. This is the story of what happened after the famous fire in Paradise, California, and where many of the survivors ende…
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As AI art gets more and more sophisticated, how do we tell the difference between a portrait that’s created by a human being – with a soul – and art that’s created by a complex algorithm? And if we can’t tell the difference, will artists be out of a job? Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explains how AI art works, and why he thinks code can act…
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Not Built For This #1: The Bottom of the Bowl
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Reporter Emmett Fitzgerald was used to hearing people call his home state of Vermont a “climate haven.” But last summer, he got a wake up call in the form of a devastating flood. All throughout the United States, people are watching the places they love change in unpredictable and scary ways. Places that once felt safe are starting to feel risky. P…
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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy!
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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…
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Colonel Sanders Shot a Guy? %% KFC Saucy Nuggets
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After a false start (check out this Friday's Michael, Jordan Podcast for more,) Our Heroes get into the long and short of KFC's newest sauce covered offering: the Saucy Nuggets. Why is everyone doing specifically this food right now? Anyway there's a whole thing with a fan and keys and Nick eating like 38 wings as a Personal Record that you'll see.…
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That's right! This episode marks over 100 podcast pitches for The Podcast Podcast Podcast. We've got some hot ones for you this week so check them out! SHOW NOTES: The Lost Podcast of Atlantis: A news and current (ah-ha) podcast set in the world of Atlantis! Podcast Origins: Podcast - A narrative podcast exploring the origins of The Podcast Podcast…
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Indonesian’s independence and the last Olympic art competition
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We hear about the founding father of Indonesian independence. Then, we look at how 'spray on skin' was used after the 2002 Bali bombings. Next, we hear about the last ever Olympic art competition. Plus, the most decorated Paralympian in history. And, the Brazilian singer who earned the title Queen of Samba. Max Pearson presents a collection of this…
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The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick
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This is the eighth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Shiloh Frederick. Born and raised in New York City, Shiloh is a writer and influencer who shares her love of the city’s history and architecture on Instagram and TikTok. Last y…
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This week we're highlighting a couple of series that live inside the 99pi production tent. We’ve got a preview of a new miniseries for you called Not Built for This, created and hosted by Emmett FitzGerald. It's a show about climate change, but not in the way you might think. It's about how the complex systems that govern our lives are not designed…
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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime.
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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…
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BK is Pro-Michael, Anti-Eric %% BK Fiery Menu
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Our Heroes, thanks to YOUR votes (and 2 votes from Nick,) take it BACK to BK to get their mouths around the new BK Fiery Menu. Can these Bug Kings handle the heat or should they stay out of the combination Burger King & 7/11 that doesn't sell an eyeglass repair kit. Either way, they 100% hate Eric, fully. Grab a spicy chicken fry and bite into this…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. It's 50 years since Richard Nixon became the first US president in history to resign, following the Watergate scandal. To mark this anniversary, we're featuring first hand accounts from major moments in US presidential history. We start with the first ever presidential televi…
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In this mini episode from our 'Blink' series, Rick Chapman shares stories from photographing elite athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games. The first step, he says, is to put the camera down. The second is not to talk about sports too much. Rick's ESPY Collection, for ESPN, features 40 celebrity athletes, including boxers, tennis stars and …
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Mike and Jess are back to try the all new Subway Footlong Dippers. Are these things that bad? Does Mike actually each the cheese? And what was the best thing Mike and Jess ate this past week?
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FEED DROP: A Podcasters Guide To Ethical Witchcraft | Faye the Eclectic Witch
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On this episode of A Podcasters Guide to Ethical Witchcraft we have a very special interview for you: an interview with Faye the Eclectic Witch. We ask them questions about their practice and then set out to create our own ethical magic! You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TriplePCast Check out our website! www.WebsiteWebsiteWebsite.Biz Our th…
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When you’re watching the opening credits to a movie, it’s not just a list of names. What you’re actually seeing is intense negotiations by Hollywood stars and their agents playing out in text form. Title designers have to create something that’s entertaining to watch, while also presenting the names of all the creative people in a very particular o…
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Golden Years in Community: The Impact on Senior Happiness by Carrie Spencer
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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird.
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1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…
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Graysie in the New Studio %% Cheesecake Factory Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake
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Graysie (and Our Heroes) head to Cheesecake Factory to get get a bite of the Triple Berry Bliss Cheesecake. And the buffalo blasts. and the avocado eggrolls. and who had the two orders of fried mac n cheese? some artichoke dip for the table? It's a lot and it's compounded even more because Graysie is FIRED UP when she's paying attention. Sponsored …
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In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their what they have been up to over the past few months including: Kamikochi, Fuji Rock, Kyushu, and summer as a dog owner. https://ia601900.us.archive.org/6/items/japan-2.0-hisashibori/Japan%202.0%20-%20Hisashibori%20.mp3 Song of the Show – Sights- “Found” Japan 2.0 Intro Music – “I Dream Japan…
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Ice Bucket Challenge and Bulgaria's dancing bears
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A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners - this programme contains the names and voices of people who have died. Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. We take a look at the Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral fundraising sensation that took over the internet in 2014. Our guest Professor Sander va…
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Our Heroes decide that because it’s a short drive to the Taco Cabana from their rented studio, they’ll just record hanging out inside the restaurant while they wait for their food. Peep the time on this one. The drinks are wrong, the salsa bar is small, what’s with the tv, what’s happening across the street, why are we still here. If you want the v…
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Dolley Madison was eight years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed, and 40 when her husband James became president. In her late 70s she sat for a photograph, becoming the first (former) first lady to do so. Then, this summer, the National Portrait Gallery acquired it. In this mini 'Blink' episode, Kim speaks with Ann Shumard, senior…
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are currently under way, and we thought we’d play two stories from the 99% Invisible archives about the art of the Olympics. First up, a story about the design and iconography of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Then, Kurt Kohlstedt tells us about Olympic poetry. The Art of the Olympics Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple…
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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate.
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1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…
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Who is the Naughty Boy of the Week? %% Taco Cabana Street Food Fest
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Our Heroes don't know how long they've been recording but they do know they spent a long time at Taco Cabana trying to get the Street Food Fest offerings. Wait isn't it hot cheetos? Sort of. Wait isn't this supposed to be a Mt Dew rum punch? Yeah it is. Wait does Taco Cabana suck? You gotta listen to find out because we're also really getting in th…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. We go underground for a tour of the Moscow Metro, the subterranean transport network built by thousands of Russian workers in the 1930s. Our guest Mark Ovenden, author of Underground Cities, reveals how the Moscow system influenced many other countries around the world. Plus,…
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Pitches - Episode 32: God's Sweatiest Podcasts
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We're pitching some incredibly involved podcast this week. Just because they're sweaty doesn't mean they're not sweetie! Join us. SHOW NOTES: ̶I̶.̶D̶.̶3̶:̶ ̶A̶ ̶t̶a̶b̶l̶e̶-̶t̶o̶p̶ ̶R̶.̶P̶.̶G̶.̶ ̶p̶o̶d̶c̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶s̶e̶t̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶i̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶o̶n̶c̶e̶p̶t̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶l̶d̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶p̶o̶d̶c̶a̶s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶.̶ God’s Favorite Podcast: The Journey to get T…
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From TV commercials and branded soda cans to Emily in Paris spon-con, the Olympics are once again everywhere. In the Olympic spirit, we’re bringing you four stories about the games in all their international, theatrical glory. In the first story, Christopher Johnson introduces the obscure, non-traditional sports from a forgotten part of Olympic his…
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A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat.
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1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://gr…
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No, My Name Its! %% Chick-fil-A Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich
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Our Heroes have never done a proper review of Chick-fil-A and that changes TODAY unless they don't have the food which immediately sends Eric into a spiral. It's okay, they have it, Eric just almost runs some people over to get it then can't stand still in line. It's a whole thing. They also talk cooking hats, what things used to be, toasted buns, …
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We hear Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot perspectives on the island's 1974 coup and subsequent invasion. Bekir Azgun, a Turkish-Cypriot writer, remembers the events. On the 20 July 1974 Captain Adamos Marneros landed the final flight at Nicosia Airport. Nicoletta Demetriou talks about returning to her family home in 2003. Then, a Cypriot Olympic s…
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The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg
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NEWS: We've got 99PI Power Broker Breakdown merch! Visit 99pi.org/store. This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is …
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The power of words: Conscious language, with Karen Yin
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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on a…
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From the Vault: Social Media And The Subway
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There are not many portrait artists who get recognized on the street, but it happens to Devon Rodriguez all the time. After quietly honing his skill for a decade, Devon started posting videos of his live drawings of New York City subway commuters to social media. The videos took off, earning him some 50 million followers and placing portraiture in …
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FEED DROP: The House of Triviah w/ Oliviah Fumiatti - Violet Whispers and O Kneel Henry
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Welcome back to the House of Triviah! Your favorite LGBTQIA+ trivia game show host Olivia Fumiatti is back with two new contestants: O'Neil Henry and Tyler J Carcara! Who will win? Who will lose? And who will be crowed - ALLY! Our theme song is Everything is Going My Way by SKLLY Support our Trans Family: https://transequality.org/ways-to-give You …
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When you hear the word "river," you probably picture a majestic body of water flowing through a natural habitat. Well, the LA River looks nothing like that. Most people who see it probably mistake it for a giant storm drain. It's a deep trapezoidal channel with steep concrete walls, and a flat concrete bottom. Los Angeles was founded around this ri…
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How to write about zero. Are your emails accidentally rude? PAPST.
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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…
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This is Sauce Monkey Food %% Whataburger Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich
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Our Heroes are deep in the heart of fast food for this week's offering of Whataburger's Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich and Sauce Monkey Nick couldn't be happier. Is this saucy sandwich worth your time or is this deep fried chicken off the deep end? We also talk about Gavin shaving outside, filming Rocco, What-A-Burger, an extra piece of chees…
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Brazil's ban on women in football and the first air fryer
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We hear about the law in Brazil which made it illegal for women and girls to play football for 40 years. Dilma Mendes shares her incredible experience of being arrested numerous times as a child, just for kicking a ball. Our guest, Alexandra Allred, herself a pioneering sportswomen, discusses the discrimination women have faced to break into compet…
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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough
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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…
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When you go to a concert, you might try to get there right when the doors open. Or perhaps you take your time and skip the opening act. But generally, you want to be there when the show starts. In February, everyone who went to a concert in Halberstadt, Germany, showed up 23 years late. The performance is of a piece called ORGAN2/ASLSP. ASLSP stand…
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