Best Tom Castro Podcasts (2024)

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Top Game Episode 33 - MGySgt Jeff Rooke 1:18:27

3h ago1:18:27

1:18:27

In episode 33 of Top Game, I had the distinct honor of sitting down with my brother in arms, Master Gunnery Sergeant Jeff Rooke. Over the past 24 years, Jeff and I have shared a bond forged through the challenges and triumphs of our Marine Corps careers, as well as our shared roots as fellow Texans. During his tenure as the Command Senior Enlisted …

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This is the News (August '24 round-up) - Oasis/ Liz Truss/ Raygun/ Supplements, Toothache & Hangover cures 1:00:35

33m ago1:00:35

1:00:35

This is the News, August 2024 round-up. Due to severe toothache and a technical issue there was no fresh interview this week so I decided to cobble together a round up of the news from http://youtube.com/@YCTR that randomly added up to one hour exactly, including: OASIS REUNITE MUSIC SNOBBERY SUPPLEMENTS, TOOTHACHE & HANGOVER CURES LIZ TRUSS vs LET…

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Castro Street (1966) 1:29:24

2h ago1:29:24

1:29:24

"Bruce Baillie makes avant-garde films with the gifts of a painter and the objectives of a sign painter." This week, we sat down as just Tom and Mike to talk about Bruce Baillie's Castro Street. But more than that, we sat down to, in a sense, "How To Watch Experimental Films (If You Don't Like Experimental Films)". After Tom notably had no patience…

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#107: Brutal-Glasgow Smile, UFO-Maury Island Incident, and Chelsea cocktail 35:58

9h ago35:58

35:58

This week Jane tells us about the origins of the torture technique, the Glasgow Smile. We also discuss a few of the classic cases of people given the Glasgow Smile. Deklan tells us about a potential UFO sighting at Maury Island in Washington. Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl saw something strange in the sky dropping items into the water and into their …

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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4] 18:46

40m ago18:46

18:46

Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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Carmen Jones (1954) w/ Amanda Rush 1:36:42

7d ago1:36:42

1:36:42

"Let the old buzzard flap his wings right over me. Till he comes down and gets me, I got a lotta livin' to do." Our newest team member Amanda Rush joins us to talk about Otto Preminger's barrier-breaking Cinemascope musical Carmen Jones. We talk opera, Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, and a form of short film called "Soundies." Follow the Show: …

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#106: Lion attacks-Tsavo Man Eaters, Crocodiles-Ramree Massacre, and a big cat drink 49:57

7d ago49:57

49:57

This week Deklan tells us about when railway workers in Kenya were sudden victims of an unusual source of repeated attacks. In the dark of the night, people were getting dragged away from camps and eaten by lions. The behavior was not common and it was surprising to say the least. Jane tells us about an animal attack as well but her story is about …

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Episode 29 - Journey to the Center of the Psyche (Part 3) 21:24

7d ago21:24

21:24

As time runs out, the Investigators make some shocking discoveries. The question is, will it be enough to save Orville's mindscape, and the Investigators along with it? Hey fellow Investigators! Don’t forget to check out our Patreon Page at patreon.com/wildelypods for fun bonus content (including shoutouts in the credits of future bonus episodes) a…

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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3] 14:46

7d ago14:46

14:46

Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…

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'Something for the Pain' w/ She Drew the Gun 50:52

1h ago50:52

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Recorded in the middle of the far right riots across England , myself and Louisa (She Drew the Gun) had a somewhat subdued conversation to the backdrop of the hate ripping through the UK and even suprisingly in her hometown of Liverpool. I made a youtube video with my thoughts about all of that topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7bF4w6eg…

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Salt of the Earth (1954) w/ Kyle Lampar 1:58:53

14d ago1:58:53

1:58:53

"The only film to ever be blacklisted!" Kyle Lampar steps out of the producer role to join us for a conversation about HUAC, the Hollywood Ten, and the only film to ever be blacklisted, Salt of the Earth (1954). Since this unique film was made by creatives caught up in the Red Scare, we begin our episode with a quick history of the Hollywood Blackl…

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#105: Convicted-John Kalhauser, Missing kids-Georgia Tann, and a flowery drink 42:05

15d ago42:05

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This week Jane tells us about John “Jack” Kalhauser and his many victims. When he was arrested he had a picture of a mystery woman in his possession. He refused to tell police who the woman was. It took many years to determine it was Brenda Gerow. She had lost contact with her family many years before and she had unfortunately been murdered with he…

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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2] 13:47

41m ago13:47

13:47

“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…

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'All is Dream' w/ Grasshopper (Mercury Rev) 52:49

8d ago52:49

52:49

Today we go to New York to chat with legendary guitarist/ writer Grasshopper aka Sean Thomas Mackowiak of Mercury Rev fame. This is one of my favourite bands of all time . They came along at a pivotal moment for me as I started digging deeper for more underground records. I remember 'Yer Self is Steam' blowing me away with mixture of curiosity, fea…

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Paths of Glory (1957) w/ Michael H. Weber 1:43:14

21d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

"Never has the screen thrust so deeply into the guts of war!" Screenwriter Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist) returns to the show to talk about one of Stanley Kubrick's under-discussed masterworks, the stirring Kirk Douglas-led war film Paths of Glory (1957)! We'll talk pacifism, systemic failure, and how this anti-war film …

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#104: Serial-Pedro Rodrigues Filho, Rescue-Thailand Cave Flood, and the Cave In cocktail 55:58

6d ago55:58

55:58

This week Jane tells us about a Brazilian serial killer, Pedro Rodrigues Filho. His victims were specifically criminals and his life inspired the Dexter book and TV series. His victim count could be over 100. Deklan tells us about the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018. A Thailand football/soccer team consisting of 12 children and their assistant coach…

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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1] 18:04

14d ago18:04

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In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…

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'Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster' w/ Elliot Castro 1:10:57

12d ago1:10:57

1:10:57

I have known Elliot Castro for many years through the clubbing/ party scene but it wasn't until I watched his new BBC documentary that I became aware of his incredible backstory that saw him in a 'Catch Me If You Can' style real life movie that saw him travel the globe in first class seats and 5 star hotels despite being skint and unemployed He was…

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'The NEW Pub Choir for the Rave Generation' w/ Mary Kiani (TTF) 1:05:18

26d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

(Reuploaded the right interview as of Saturday 3rd August because the previous one was from January 2021, sorry about that ) This is a very special bonus episode of YCTR this with the iconic voice of the 90s Mary Kiani (TTF) live from Australia as we discuss her UK tour and her pub choir fundraiser for Carlton Studios. We also discuss the rave era,…

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Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 1:46:00

12d ago1:46:00

1:46:00

"The strangest damned gang you ever heard of. They're young. They're in love. They rob banks." This week, Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo work as a duo to unpack one of the most controversial and game-changing American films of the 1960s, Bonnie and Clyde (1967). They'll take a look at a tumultuous pre-production process, a titanic Oscar year, and tons…

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#103: Kidnapper-Ariel Castro, UFO-Marius DeWilde, and French cocktail 33:43

24d ago33:43

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This week Deklan tells us about the long time captor, Ariel Castro. He kidnapped three different girls/women in Cleveland, Ohio. He kept them captive in his home for many years and did terrible things to them during that time. A miracle happened one day and they were able to escape and Castro was arrested. Jane tells us about a UFO sighting in 1958…

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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala 29:23

13d ago29:23

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The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…

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'The Wheel of Dystopia' w/ Bram E Gieben 1:56:20

16d ago1:56:20

1:56:20

this week we spin 'The Wheel of Dystopia' to celebrate Bram E Gieben (aka T3xtur3) launching his debut book called 'The Darkest Timeline' which includes everything from cyberpunk consciousness to climate hacking , social media & surveillance, A.I and apocalypse movies, corporations and comic books to name just a few hard hitting topics. You may kno…

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Ride the High Country (1962) w/ Tom Augustine 1:43:44

19d ago1:43:44

1:43:44

"Showdown in the High Sierra!" Our two weary cowboy hosts form a posse with film critic Tom Augustine to journey into the world of Sam Peckinpah with what is perhaps a surprising pick for Bloody Sam's first entry into the National Film Registry, the Randolph Scott/Joel McCrea two-hander Ride the High Country (1962) Follow the Show: Twitter Instagra…

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#102: Unsolved-Texarkana Murders, Mystery-Mohenjo daro, and a lemony cocktail 46:14

20d ago46:14

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This week Deklan tells us about several unsolved murders from 1946. In a region known as Texarkana 4 people were killed and others were injured. Some of the scenes were staged but no suspects were ever arrested and the cases have never been solved. Jane tells us about an ancient city in the current area of Pakistan. Once a thriving city, Monhenjo d…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 30:16

29d ago30:16

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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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'The James Fan Club' w/ Saul Davies (James) 1:43:00

1M ago1:43:00

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on the day that James celebrate their first ever number 1 studio alvum with 'Yummy' we speak to founding member, guitarist and songwriter Saul Davies who answers fan questions and gives us insight in to the making of the record and forty years of rock n roll. These guys have outlasted madchester, Britpop and several more scenes before and after but…

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Big Business (1929) w/ a Surprise Guest 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

"The story of a man who turned the other cheek- And got punched in the nose!" Mike and Tom are all set to be joined by a surprise guest for their episode about the hijink filled buddy comedy Big Business (1929) from the iconic comedy duo of Laurel & Hardy. But just who booked the surprise guest, and when will they get there? Hosts: Michael Natale T…

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#101: Confessed-Colin Howell, Cursed-Ötzi the Iceman, and a Baptist drink 37:21

28d ago37:21

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This week Jane tells us about confessed double murderer, Colin Howell. He killed his wife and the husband of his mistress. He got away with the murder for almost 20 years. After having a few bad mishaps in his life he felt like God was punishing him so he confessed to the murders. Deklan tells us about an ancient mummy found in the Ötztal Alps. He …

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 26:56

1M ago26:56

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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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'A Golden Ticket to the Future Dub Factory' w/ Tom Spirals (An Danssa Dub) 1:07:16

1M ago1:07:16

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Tom Spirals is the powerhouse behind An Danssa Dub who are currently touring Europe from Glastonbury to Italy . Tom has also emceed for the likes of Mungo's Hifi, and performed with Skayaman, but right now is enjoying huge success with his future dub project that combines trad scots music with a heavy twist of bass that comes with a sound system ed…

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Morocco (1930) w/ Alonso Duralde 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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"Who is this woman who scorns a hundred men...to give her love to a Devil-May-Care Soldier?" Alonso Duralde, author of the new book Hollywood Pride, joins us to talk the lady in the tux who takes center stage on the cover of his book, as we dive into 1930's war-torn romance, Morocco. We examine the film's queer undertones (or, really, overtones), t…

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#100: Ted Kaczynski the brutal and bizarre and the Podcast signature cocktail 50:57

1M ago50:57

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It’s our 100th episode friends!!! For a very special 100th episode we are discussing the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. We cover the brutal and bizarre and there is plenty of both with this story. By popular demand we have our podcast branded cocktail, the Brutal Berry Twist. Want to contact us, find us on: Email: thebrutalandbizarre@gmail.com Instagram…

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 39:33

1M ago39:33

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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'The Drink, The Drugs, The Scratchcairds' w/ Mark Black 1:02:29

1M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

We are joined by one of Scotland's greatest stand up comics Mark Black who rose to fame last year with his parodies of Jamesa English and Gerry Cinnamon . Mark also performs with Doss who we interviewed two episodes ago which you should also check out if you haven't already. This was rfecorded live from Puerto Escondido , Mexico earlier in the year…

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#99: Unsolved-Keddie murders, Missing 411-Tom Messick, and the Forest Cocktail 37:05

2M ago37:05

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This week Deklan tells us about a grisly unsolved murder from 1981. The case is unsolved with very few suspects. The Sharp family and friends lost 4 people that night for unknown reasons. Although some DNA evidence has been discovered, the perpetrator or perpetrators have not been identified. Jane tells us about another unsolved missing person feat…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 33:35

1M ago33:35

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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Footlight Parade (1933) w/ Hass & Swanton 2:25:42

2M ago2:25:42

2:25:42

"Nothing like it since movies were created! 300 Girls, 1000 Surprises, 5 New Song Hits!" The musical team of Hass & Swanton (Kyle Reid Hass & Jeremy Swanton) return to the show once again, this time for what is inarguably the greatest movie musical about putting on live prologues before movie screenings ever to hit the silver screen, Footlight Para…

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#98: Serial-Richard Cottingham, Mysterious-Hexham Heads, and Tom Collins 48:23

2M ago48:23

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This week Jane tells us about the serial killer known as “The Torso Killer” or “Times Square Ripper.” His real name was Richard Cottingham and he committed several murders in New York and New Jersey. He was caught in 1980 but denied responsibility until 2009. In the early 2000s he started being interviewed by an investigator who was able to link hi…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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The Gold Rush (1925/1942) w/ Glenn Garthwaite 1:47:20

2M ago1:47:20

1:47:20

"He will make you laugh, roar, scream- he'll make you choke back your tears. Ten reels of Chaplin as you like him. It's the Picture You've waited for!" Editor Glenn Garthwaite returns to the show to discuss the Chaplin comedy so nice, he released it twice. Regarded as one of the Little Tramp's finest outings, the Klondike comedy The Gold Rush was a…

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#97: Inventor-Walter Jackson Freeman II, Haunted-Enfield Poltergeist, and Holy Water drink 37:19

2M ago37:19

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This week Deklan tells us about Walter Jackson Freeman II, a physician who was inspired by another doctor who performed a breakthrough procedure known as a leucotomy. A surgical procedure that removed part of the frontal lobe. Freeman decided he would modify the procedure so that it was no longer surgical and he created the extremely brutal prefron…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 30:43

2M ago30:43

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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'Pagans & Passports' w/ Maighread Ní Ghrásta (Blackbird & Crow) 1:18:46

3M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

We speak to the voice of one of my favourite Irish bands of all time Maighread Ní Ghrásta of Blackbird & Crow fame. This was recorded a few weeks back now when I was in a garden in Tepozlan, Mexico. We discuss Irish passports, Paegenism , Stage fright, Why Blackbird & Crow broke up and her new solo theatre/ musical hybrid. This is perfectly timed t…

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The Big Parade (1925) Commentary Track 2:40:11

3M ago2:40:11

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One of the first films to provide a realistic depiction of warfare and its effects on those both on and off the battlefield, King Vidor's 1925 epic The Big Parade became one of the highest-grossing films of the silent era, and MGM's biggest hit until another war epic, Gone With the Wind (1939). For our episode on The Big Parade, we opted to forgo o…

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#96: Matricide-Jennifer Pan, Experiment-The Third Wave, and the Blue Wave cocktail 32:39

2M ago32:39

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This week Jane tells us about a young woman in love, Jennifer Pan. Her strict parents controlled most aspects of her life but denying her true love was the straw that broke her back. She arranged for her parents to be murdered but only her mother was killed in a fake home invasion. Deklan tells us about an interesting school experiment that teacher…

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'Go On Yourself' w/ Hunter & McMustard 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

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on the eve of The Euros as thousands of Scotland fans fly out to Germany , and Hunter & McMustard chase their first top 40 chart placement , it seemed only right to share with you a chat I had with the colonel himself John McMustard. This was recorded a couple of months ago as I recovered from food poisioning in a cheap, budget, windowless hotel in…

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Episode 28 - Journey to the Center of the Psyche (Part 2) 22:16

3M ago22:16

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Finding themselves in a strange new world, the Investigators have several questions: Where’s Orville? What is causing the bizarre shockwaves that keep cropping up? And who is this talkative child who won’t leave them alone? To find out, the Investigators will have to face some hard truths about one of their closest friends, and themselves… Hey fell…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 24:58

3M ago24:58

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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'It's Shite Being Scottish' w/ Doss 56:21

3M ago56:21

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We speak to leader of the post-punk hip hop hybrid movement DOSS aka Sorley Mackay to talk about the trials and tribulations of being a DIY band from Glasgow including the Brexit effect of touring europe, London parking charges and the history of his career so far. I mean it when I say they are my favourite new Scottish band right now so make sure …

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