Travel Guru Mark DeCarlo joins forces with delicious cohosts Yeni Alvarez and Jennifer English. Traveling Diva Yeni Alvarez, and James Beard Award winning Foodie host Jennifer English, join Emmy Award winning comedian Mark DeCarlo for a weekly deep dive into Travel * Food * Funny. Yeni, Jennifer & Mark will interview people who travel for a living: musicians, actors, celebrities, chefs and the occasional weird foodie to get a true flavor of America’s palate for food and funny.
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Do you love hearing people's travel stories? The Travel Story Society is a group that focuses on telling people's travel stories. We aim to make you laugh, learn and inspire you to travel to far out places. We want the weirdest, funniest and sometimes scariest travel stories out there and this is where we talk all about them. This easy listening podcast is meant to just be like listening to a convocation with friends, something we have all missed. It is also a website www.travelstorysociety. ...
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Travel this journey with me as we fly through space on this magnificent rock. There is going to be laughter, silliness, tears, and rants. I plan to get some interviews done as well. I am interested in learning about all sorts of different things and sharing my experience. There will be music to listen to as well. As an avid listener and lover of all genres of music, I want to share my love for the musical arts and comedy. So join along and lend me your ear, as I walk through this next journey.
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What do you get when you join a CPA and an #Improv #comedian on a #Business #Travel #Podcast ? Subscribe #ApplePodcast to #RamblingBusiness . http://ow.ly/Mm5d305iwvR www.RamblingBusiness.com
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From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.
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Episode 13 - Hip-Hop Memories, Personal Loss, and Political Chaos
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Send us a Text Message. What memories flood back when you hear Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"? Join me as I navigate through nostalgic recollections of 1993 Hip-hop and R&B, while being hilariously interrupted by my curious cat and reminiscing about my 1986 Mazda B2000. This episode isn't just a trip down memory lane; it also ta…
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Episode 11 - Twisting Words and Tangles with Tongue Twisters
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Send us a Text Message. Can you wrap your tongue around "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"? Get ready to laugh as I recount my hilarious attempts at classic tongue twisters, all while sharing an amusing story involving none other than Stephen Fry and J.K. Rowling. From the playful mishaps with "Betty bought a bit of butter" to the rhyth…
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Episode 12 - The Price of Delusion: Confronting Our Obsession with Wealth and Its Human Costs
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Send us a Text Message. What if money was nothing more than a shared delusion, spiraling out of control? Join I as I confront the harsh truth about our society's relentless obsession with wealth and its devastating consequences. From the maddening rise in housing prices to the gut-wrenching reality of skyrocketing insurance premiums, this episode i…
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Episode 10 - In the Shadow of an Unsettled World
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like you're living through the opening credits of an apocalyptic movie? That's the vibe we're tapping into today, as we confront the whirlwind of global unrest and its jarring effects on our psyche. With a nod to the prophetic undertones of REM's "It's the End of the World as We Know It," I unravel the personal ref…
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Episode 9 - Navigating the Highs and Lows of Self-Discovery and Soundtracks
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever caught yourself in the mirror and thought, "Could that be me on a billboard?" That's how the seed was planted in my teens, sparking a whirlwind of self-reflection and candid revelations I'm about to share with you. From grappling with the highs and lows of personal challenges to the soul-searching journey towar…
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Episode 8 - Unpacking the Absurdity of Everyday Life
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself pondering the peculiarities of human existence, like why we're the only creatures that don't just drop and dash? Buckle up, friends, because it's time for a heart-to-heart that takes a nosedive into the quirks of daily life and the absurdity of our own nature. I'm flying solo today to unpack the oddities …
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Episode 7 - Switching up the Toolbox at 45 with Gerry Rechek
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like you're stuck in a career rut? Meet our guest who took the leap at 45, swapping customer service and mechanical roles for the electrifying world of electrical work. His journey is one of courage, resilience, and adaptability, navigating the challenges of a demanding industry and the rigors of structured classro…
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Episode 6 - Connecting Amidst the Chaos with Heidi Rechek
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this: A bustling family gathering, the room filled with laughter, conversations overlapping, and amidst the chaos, a single meaningful glance shared with a loved one. We've all been there, navigating the cacophony and commercialism of holiday gatherings, yet finding warmth and joy in the unspoken connections. This ep…
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Episode 5 - Uncovering Forgiveness Within
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Send us a Text Message. Struggling with self-forgiveness can feel like an uphill battle, one that I'm personally grappling with on a daily basis. As a man charged with four felonies, I've had to face the harsh reality of my past, a reality that many in society may view as unforgivable. Yet, I'm here to share my journey towards self-acceptance, unde…
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Episode 4 - Uncomfortable Topics and Under the Hood
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to question the norms and unravel the threads of some contentious issues? We're tearing down the veil on some deeply unsettling cases of teachers crossing many lines with their students. Trust us, this is a much-needed conversation in light of a recent case in Missouri that will leave you questioning societal n…
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In episode #99 Yeni and Mark welcome Lisbon Liz, a fresh Portugal Ex-Pat, to share everything she’s learned over 20 years of researching her move. Liz dishes on Visas, getting citizenship, healthcare, language, drinking & dating foreign men. Mark & Yeni share video of their trips to Lisbon, Sintra and a crazy scooter ride over cobblestone streets. …
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Yeni and Mark welcome Rome’s #1 Tour Guide to explore the TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT ROME. They explore the best momma and poppa restaurants in Rome, great bespoke hotels to book at the best price, the least expensive days to buy your airfare and fly, the best guided food tours and the fastest way to get into the Vatican museum for a tour of a lifetim…
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Send us a Text Message. Not sure what to say. Have a listen and enjoy Support the Show.By Jeremy
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Send us a Text Message. Off to the races I go. Just rambling mostly until I get set more with direction. Join along with me in my crazy life and, "Fly High along with me on this beautiful rock we call Earth" Support the Show.By Jeremy
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Send us a Text Message. Just a look and introduction into my next adventure with life. Off to a late start but will get at it quick. So join me as I do this and "Fly High along with me on this beautiful rock we call Earth"By Jeremy
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# 133--(NewMexico, USA)—The Wildlife West Nature Park
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Rambling Business continues its Harvest Hosts Southern USA series in the great state of New Mexico. As we said, Rick and Judy bought an RV and joined an RV club called Harvest Hosts where they can park, visit, and patronize farms, ranches, breweries, wineries, and historical locations. During our Harvest Hosts series, we will report on special loca…
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Episode #132—(NewMexico, USA)—The Ghosts of Shakespeare
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Rambling Business starts its Harvest Hosts Southern USA series in the great state of New Mexico. As we said, Rick and Judy bought an RV and joined an RV club called Harvest Hosts where they can park, visit, and patronize farms, ranches, breweries, wineries, and historical locations. During our Harvest Hosts series, we will report on special locatio…
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Dr Karl was first heard on the wireless in 1981 when he convinced Triple J that a talk about the space shuttle would be good listening because he had applied to be a NASA astronaut. The shuttle did (eventually) launch ... and along with it, the all-science-media career of one Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. This is Dr Karl's last Great Moment in Science, as …
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We know that the drug called cannabis, or marijuana, increases the appetitecommonly called the 'Marijuana Munchies', and we are finally getting closer to knowing what makes it happen. Half-a-billion years ago a biological system evolved to make sure that hungry animals would eat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The ancient Romans thought that insects were attracted to bright light, and then there's the well-known phrase, "drawn like a moth to a flame", so it seems like people over many years have spotted insects coming into the lights, at night. But what's the real reason? Host: Dr Karl KruszelnickiBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Some sleepers who act out their dreams are later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As Dr Karl explains, it's one of a few slightly odd new diagnostic tools.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger. In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnostic tool.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Atomic clocks are the most precise time-keepers we have. But that doesn't mean they can escape the timey wimey effects of gravity. In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl explains how this enables super-accurate clocks to not just measure time, but height as well.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Humans have been dunking biscuits for as long as biscuits have existed. But why do we do it? Why are soggy biscuits so darn good? In this archive episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl submerges himself into the mechanics of this age-old activity.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Thousands of people will descend on the tiny WA town of Exmouth later this month to witness the Moon block out the Sun for a whopping one minute. But if you're a homebody not all that keen on a road trip, how long might it take to see a total solar eclipse from where you are right now? Dr Karl investigates in this archive episode of Great Moments i…
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Green potatoes — would you like them here or there? Would you like them anywhere? Well as Dr Karl taught us last week, potatoes contain a potentially deadly chemical, and a green tinge is its greatest tell. In this archive episode, we explore why green potatoes are best avoided.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Given the right (or wrong) circumstances, the humble potato packs a punch. It contains a chemical that could kill if ingested in large amounts. The catch-22? That chemical is exactly why potatoes taste so good. In this archive episode of Great Moments, Dr Karl digs into the science.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What you eat or drink just after you finish pumping iron is crucial to laying down muscle. Dr Karl weighs up the best way to bulk up, in this archive episode of Great Moments in Science from 2011.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The destructive force of a wall of snow is well known. Major avalanches can not only kill, they can also completely reshape a landscape. But it's not just mountainsides we need to worry about. There are also avalanches happening under the surface of the ocean — forging canyons and threatening our telecommunications.…
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There are plenty of reasons why a person might poke their tongue out. Sometimes it can be a rude or cute gesture. Maori warriors do it as a sign of defiance, and Tibetans do it as a greeting. But many times it's a sign of concentration. So here’s why your tongue helps your brain think. Host: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki…
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In development is an amazing new technology which may, eventually, turn your thoughts into speech. It's being designed to help people who can’t speak, turn what they're thinking into speech. But it’s still early days.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Athletes are not just fit, they also attract a lot of media attention, especially if stories are put around that COVID vaccines are a cause of death in this group. In late 2021 such claims were being made - and they’re plainly not true.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In 2022 we found that Neanderthal DNA could kill superbugs. Wait, what ... didn't Neanderthals die out? Yes, but their hidden power could make them important in modern medicine.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Continuing the story about the effects of alcohol we arrive at the “drunchies”—short for the “drunken munchies”. They’re what occur after a bout of too much drinking. You become very hungry and much your way through any fast food within reach. Host: Dr Karl KruszelnickiBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Alcohol in small quantities can make people sociable; but too much of it can mean hangovers and associated consumption of non-nutritional foodstuffs. There's a whole chemical family of 'alcohols', so what's the deal with the one that humans kinda like—ethanol.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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For some snapping spaghetti is sacrilege — but for others it’s science.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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From spaghetti strands to trees to nanotubes — we need to know about the physics of rod-like structures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How do trees face an incoming threat if they can't move, see, or hear?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Trees are solid and dense. However, they're made from air. Wait, what?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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About 95 per cent of the mass in the universe seems to be missing — what's going on!?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Our skin is like a personal space suit protecting us from the outside world. Skin is best when you are a child—because of the elastic protein keeping it fresh and supple—but, unfortunately, that freshness doesn’t last. Host: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Producer: Diane DeanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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An interesting demographics exercise is to add up the number of humans who've existed. This is different from how many people are in a population—which in late November 2022, is about 8 billion. But using data going back as far as possible, the number of people who've existed is reckoned at over 100 billion. Host: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki…
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How to order a white wine in Hungary, the food battle of the Greco-Roman World and is Bali the perfect Digital Nomad Destination? - Brianna West
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The Travel Story Society is a blog and podcast where we invite people to tell us their favourite travel stories. On the podcast we ask guests; their top three travel destinations, the best food they have eaten abroad, their funniest travel story, their scariest travel experiences and the top three destinations on their bucket list. Through this we …
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Ep# 131--(Washington, USA)Seattle Underground Tour
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Rambling Business finishes its Harvest Hosts Pacific Northwest series in the great state of Washington. As we said in our last episode, Rick and Judy bought an RV and joined an RV club called Harvest Hosts where they can park, visit, and patronize farms, ranches, breweries, wineries, and historical locations. During our Harvest Hosts series, we wil…
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One might imagine that face masks work because the multiple layers will stop a virus getting through. But no, that's not it—they use a high-tech 'melt-blown' material, developed from a technique first noticed in volcano eruptions. Host: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Producer: Diane DeanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Nowadays we're pretty familiar with wearing a face mask to reduce infection rates, and that some masks are better than others.But understanding why the N95 mask is a really good mask one came as a surprise. Host: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Producer: Diane DeanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Nuclear weapons carry enormous destructive power in a very small package. A nuclear weapon weighing about a quarter of a ton can release as much energy as exploding 1.2 million tons of TNT – that’s a multiplication factor of about five million. During the Cold War the combined numbers of US and Soviet nuclear weapons reached about 70,000. There are…
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The further adventures of some of the most powerful events in our Universe: Gamma Ray Bursts. The biggest one recorded was in October 2022, in a galaxy far, far away. What would have happened if it had exploded inside our Milky Way galaxy?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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First on the list of Most Energetic Events Ever in our universe is The Big Bang. No mean contender for top ranking is the "Gamma Ray Burst" - aka the GRB. GRBs can put out more energy in a few seconds than our Sun produces in its 10-billion-year lifetime.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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