Best Basement Cafe Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 165 – Duma Key Pt.2 - “Be An Artistic Supporter” 1:27:05

2h ago1:27:05

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This week DPR continues our Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn’s selection, “Duma Key”. Join in as we discuss Ben’s memory striking again, making a horse smile, aphantasia, Candy Brown, Wireman’s lottery, the end of a long headache, Shining parallels, the horrors of public speaking, Edgar entering the Florida Art Scene, the red picnic basket…

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"My brothers are soldiers defending our country" 15:26

8d ago15:26

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Marina chats to Trina Mara about leaving Ukraine with her mother as her town was occupied by the Russians. Her two brothers are soldiers fighting in the war. Marina has lost many friends who have died during the war.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 164 – Duma Key Pt.1 - “Would You Turn Around?” 1:23:07

43m ago1:23:07

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This week DPR gets back to our Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn’s selection, “Duma Key”. Join in as we discuss how to draw a picture, the concept of an ‘Other Life’, the brutal recovery process Edgar endures, King’s use of language as he writes Wireman, dog trauma, Big Pink, the possessed quality of the paintings, the pace of life on the K…

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"I had to leave Ukraine alone at 17 years old. My parents are still there" 5:48

3d ago5:48

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Michael speaks to Trina about leaving Ukraine unaccompanied at the age of 17, how he worries about his family and his big plans to work hard in IrelandBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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"My mam wanted to go home to Ukraine" 2:58

17d ago2:58

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18-year-old Mykola Rubliuk chats to Trina Mara about moving to Ireland 9 months ago. He came here with his mother who misses her husband who is back in Ukraine.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 163 – Lunch at the Gotham Cafe - “Dog Umbrella” 57:02

16d ago57:02

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This week DPR returns to “Everything’s Eventual” to cover the short story, “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe”. Join in as we discuss the end of a marriage, giving suffering a vocabulary, a lesson in timing, whether or not umbrellas are dogs, how unimportant the divorce itself actually is, deal breakers, hypothesizing on the couple’s relationship before the…

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18-year-old Mykola Rubliuk on making friends in Ireland 4:44

19d ago4:44

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18-year-old Mykola Rubliuk is a youth leader at the Lisdoonvarna Youth Cafe. It's a place where teenagers ages 13-18 cam come to meet friends, gain knowledge and skills and find something to their liking. The main goal of the project is to create a safe place where each teenager is respected and accepted. The youth cafe has many master classes, for…

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16-year-old Dara Rudkovska on Lisdoonvarna Youth Cafe welcoming Ukrainians 7:06

1M ago7:06

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16-year-old Daria Rudkovska chats to Trina Mara about her involvement with the Lisdoonvarna Youth Cafe, how she was welcomed to Ireland and the challenges of living in a hotel room for over 2 years.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 162 – Full Dark No Stars Pt.4 - “Like That One Guy Who Played That Dragon” 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “A Good Marriage”. Join us as we discuss which one of us would be a serial killer, a lackluster movie, Male Investigation, thoughts on the audiobook performance, the effective use of routine, telepor…

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Oksana: "I asked for help on Facebook and got a reply within 5 minutes by a very kind Irish family" 4:22

2M ago4:22

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Oksana tells Trina about moving to Ireland with her husband and 3 young children. Ukrainian law states the men can leave if they have three or more young children. She asked for help on Facebook and received a number of offers with a place to stay in IrelandBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 161 – Full Dark No Stars Pt.3 - “Twin Friends” 58:42

1M ago58:42

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This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story “Fair Extension”. Join us as we discuss the deals with the devil, a satire of “Boomer Culture”, a psychopathic protagonist, Stephen King making the word ‘extension’ scary, our personal extensions, the baggage t…

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Oksana: "We spent a month in a basement with 10 other people and would share one apple as we ran out of food" 5:28

2M ago5:28

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Oksana moved to Ireland from Kharkiv, Ukraine after the Russian invasion and tells us about her experience of living here with her family. She was living only 30 kilometres from the Russian border.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Ukrainian Artist Yana Koretska on setting up art and well-being workshops in Ireland 5:26

2M ago5:26

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Artist and art teacher Yana Koretska from Kremenchuk, Ukraine tells Trina Mara about her experience of living in Ireland She tells us about her well-being workshops https://yanakoretska.art/art-workshopsBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 160 – Full Dark No Stars Pt.2 - “The Sincerity of Bad Art” 1:22:42

2M ago1:22:42

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This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “Big Driver”. Join us as we discuss the rape-revenge genre, the adaptation made by Lifetime, the scene, the willpower it takes to feign death, shame spiraling, the movie’s trouble with internal monol…

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Artist Yana Koretska on being welcomed in Ireland & the heartache of her mother and sister staying behind in Ukraine 6:05

3M ago6:05

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Yana Koretska came to Ireland after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In Part One, she tells Trina about her career as an artist and how she has been welcomed by her host family. Her mother and 11-year-old sister decided to stay in Ukraine. Instagram - yanessa_ukrainian.artist www.yanakoretska.artBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 381: Annalee Schlossberg of Bel Fries - New York, NY [Part 3]. The Young TRAILBLAZING BELGIAN FRIES Entrepreneur is BACK. Never TOO YOUNG to Start. IMPRESSIVE Expansion to Multiple Locations. 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Welcome to another exciting episode of JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show! Our host, Justin Bizzarro has a special guest who is making waves in the food industry. It's been over a year since their last podcast together, and we are thrilled to welcome back Annalee of Bel Fries from New York City. Despite her young age, Annalee's entrepreneuria…

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Episode 380: Eidref of What's Good Dough? - San Jose, CA. From Cubicles to PIZZERIAS. The Incredible Journey of a PIZZA LOVER. Building GENUINE CONNECTIONS for MUTUAL GROWTH. What is PIZZA PASSION? 48:34

3M ago48:34

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Welcome to another exciting episode of JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show! In this episode, Justin Bizzarro sits down with Eidref from "What's Good Dough?" in San Jose, California. They dive into 's inspiring journey from disliking his corporate job to finding his passion in making and learning about pizza. Eidref shares how a conversation ab…

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"My granny is right in the thick of the war in Ukraine but she won't leave" 4:27

3M ago4:27

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Ivan Soraka chats to Trina Mara about the realities of having family members still living in the thick of the war in Ukraine.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 159 – Full Dark No Stars Pt.1 - “Not Phallic Enough, Son!” 1:37:50

3M ago1:37:50

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This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “1922”. Join us as we discuss, the marital troubles of the James Family, the cult of true womanhood, the Conniving Man, the manipulation of Henry, matricide, cow cover, swarms of rats, the way $75 do…

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Ivan Soraka on his Ukrainian parents raising their family in Ireland 4:57

3M ago4:57

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Ivan Soraka chats to Trina Mara about moving to Ireland at a young age and how his parents adapted to life in IrelandBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Ukrainian born Ivan Soroka on growing up in Ireland 5:27

3M ago5:27

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Ivan Soroka chats to Trina Mara about his Ukrainian parents and what it was like moving to Ireland at the age of six.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 158 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 3 - “King Would Have Told Us!” 1:14:09

3M ago1:14:09

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This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through the rest of the book. Join us as we discuss the huge reveal at the top of this chapter, Josh's memory, isekai anime, Jack Mort’s history of carnage, going “Big Juicy”, Detta’s master plan, the birth of Susanna…

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Alla Mikhnova: "My husband is still in Ukraine. I check the news every morning" 4:43

4M ago4:43

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Alla Mikhnova chats to Trina Mara about the Russian invasion and how her husband is still in Ukraine. She checks the news every morning to see what has happened overnight.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Fr.Vasyl Kornitsky: "We brought the children to Dublin Zoo & when a plane went overhead, they took cover" 4:50

4M ago4:50

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Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to Fr.Vasyl Komitsky from Donnycarney Church in Dublin. He came here from Ukraine in 2012 and has been working closely with the local Ukrainian community.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 157 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 2 - “Master Plater” 1:12:20

4M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Re-Shuffle. Join in as we discuss Josh’s hard stance on Eddie's accent, the complexities of “DuoDetta”, light Civil Rights history, Roland’s sales pitch to Eddie about the journey, being accidentally hilarious…

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Fr Vasyl Kornitsky Part One - "I quickly realised that my job as a priest was to create a safe haven for them" 5:26

4M ago5:26

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Reporter Eoin Glackin spoke with Ukrainian priest Father Vasyl Kornitsky of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Donnycarney, Dublin. Fr Vasyl came to Ireland in 2012. He told us about how his job changed after the war broke out.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Derry Public Radio Interviews “KingCon” 51:08

4M ago51:08

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This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Kris Webster, Jackie Matyas, Mike Malling, & Andy Graham. The team bringing you KingCon 2024 this October in Las Vegas! Join in as we discuss King’s impact on their lives, the challenges of being a first time con, and so much more! For everything “KingCon”https://www.kingconinfo.com/…

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Episode 379: Bella Muscolino of Rockin’ Burgers - Boston, MA [Part 4]. INTEGRITY and HUMILITY. Young Entrepreneur GROWING Herself and FOOD TRUCK. Keep Switching Up the Yummy Menu. APEST TEST to WIN. 58:37

4M ago58:37

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Welcome to an informative episode of "JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS," where host Justin Bizarro acquaints you with the critical aspects of food entrepreneurship. The episode offers an intriguing insight into the food truck industry, featuring an enlightening interview with Bella from Rockin' Burgers. Get inspired by Bella's journey from a typ…

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Alla Mikhnova: "We only had 2 suitcases for myself and my two children" 3:25

4M ago3:25

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Alla Mikhnova speaks to Trina Mara about her life in Ireland after fleeing the war in Ukraine with her two children.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 156 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 1 - “Roland Deep Inside You” 1:45:33

4M ago1:45:33

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This week DPR returns to The Tower on their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Shuffle. Join in as we discuss the iconic opening with the lobstrocities, magic doors, being rich with paper, going Cool Turkey, the Ritual of Customs, Eddie Dean’s gunslinger attributes, the dan…

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Episode 378: Peter Elias of Spain Wine Bar - Ocean City, MD. The DARK NIGHT of the SOUL. Learning from OUR PAST Grows OUR FUTURE. GOD Will is Always Blessing US. Spiritual Resilience is Earned. 1:23:35

4M ago1:23:35

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In this dynamic episode of The JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEUR Show, host Justin Bizzarro leads us through an insightful conversation with Peter Elias — a distinguished food and beverage entrepreneur from Ocean City, Maryland's Spain Wine Bar. As the son of Egyptian immigrants, Peter navigates his compelling transformation from a biochemistry sa…

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Alla Mikhnova: "My town was occupied on the first day of the war. My husband is still in Ukraine" 4:57

5M ago4:57

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Alla Mikhnova speaks to Trina about leaving her husband behind in Ukraine to stay with his mother as she came to Ireland with her two sons after her town was occupied on the first day of the war. She told us how her children have struggled as a lot of their friends are now living in other European countries.…

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Derry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody” 52:02

4M ago52:02

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This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Colleen Duvall, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Andy Abrams. The team that brought to life the Stephen King musical parody of our dreams. Tune in as we discuss “Shining in Misery: A KING-size Parody”. The ups, the downs, and all the hilarity in between! For everything “Shining in Misery”www.shininginmisery.com…

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Episode 377: Mariolga Calderon of Mo’s Bundt Cakes - Miami, FL [Part 3]. TIME for STOREFRONT. Expansion into Franchising is Needed in DESSERT. Follow Your Passion into Profit. Grow the Humans. 34:18

4M ago34:18

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of 'JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS' hosted by the dynamic Justin Bizzarro. Listen as Justin takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of food entrepreneurship, revealing the secrets to flourishing in the food and beverage industry. In this captivating episode, we reconnect with Mariolga,…

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Sergiy Balan: "My nephew was killed by Russians on the first day of occupation. He was only 22" 4:14

5M ago4:14

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Sergiy Balan's 22-year-old nephew was killed on the first day of occupation by the Russians. Sergiy's mother, who is 82, has said she is too old to travel and "better to die in her own hometown".By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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The Club - Monster Manual Draft party 1:17:10

5M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Before we return from break to our regular schedule, we have one more treat for you!What began as another goof took on a life of its own this week as we dive into the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manuals. Join us as we share our picks for the best Monster team possible. If you’d like to play along, we’re using Monster Manuals from 4th Edition. Reme…

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Episode 376: Jack Schrupp of Drink Wholesome - Gilford, NH. Whole Ingredients Based Protein Powders that are Easily Digestible. Ski Racing leads to Entrepreneurial Endeavor. Big Bumps in the Road. 46:17

4M ago46:17

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Welcome to "JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show," where we bring you priceless food industry stories. In this episode, we sit down with Jack Schrupp, founder of Drink Wholesome—a top brand known for creating easily digestible protein powders specifically designed for those with sensitive stomachs. In a compelling conversation, Jack shares his …

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Sergiy Balan: "Lots of Ukrainians have no homes to go back to" 3:34

5M ago3:34

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Sergiy Balan is the Chairman of the Association of Ukrainians in Ireland. He tells Trina Mara about how lost he was when he came to Ireland over 20 years to learn English. www.ukrainians.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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March Madness 2023 Round 3 47:54

5M ago47:54

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Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2024 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!…

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Radion "We opened a printing business called "Steekaz.ie" 6 months ago" 6:33

5M ago6:33

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Radion tells us about the printing business he has started in Ireland since fleeing the war 2 years ago www.steekaz.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Episode 375: Rebecca and Daniel Thomas of Beyond Gravy - Nashville, TN [Part 6]. The Entrepreneurial Spiritual Journey. Where does GOD belong in Our Lives? Success is Determined in GOD's Kingdom. 1:12:53

5M ago1:12:53

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In this moving episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS show, take a leap into the beautiful blend of spirituality and entrepreneurship. Our hosts, along with the inspiring duo, Rebecca and Daniel Thomas from Beyond Gravy, open up about their meaningful spiritual journeys, their ever-evolving relationships, and the role of faith in their …

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Radion: "We have started a small family printing business in Ireland" 5:58

6M ago5:58

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Radion chats to Trina about starting a small family printing business in Ireland since they fled the war in Ukraine. They do a huge range of printing to include promotional / marketing merchandise for businesses, pop-up banners, vehicle branding, even residential house number plates. www.steekaz.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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March Madness 2024 Round 2 24:02

5M ago24:02

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March Madness 2024 Round 2Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! This episode’s matchups are:Annie Wilkes VS Carrie WhiteRose the Hat VS Lisey LandonEllen Rimbauer VS Beverly MarshHolly Gibney VS Julie Lawry…

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Radion: "We weren't expecting anything. We were so happy to get a bed after driving for 7 or 8 days with the family in our small car" 5:23

6M ago5:23

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We've been chatting to Radion about his journey from Ukraine and how he came to be in Ireland with his familyBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Radion: "My daughter left bite marks on the car seat because she was so scared " 5:19

6M ago5:19

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Trina Mara continues chatting to Radian about how he fled the war in Ukraine with his wife and 2 young children. He explained how many of his neighbours and friends didn't leave as they couldn't leave elderly parents behind. He explains the long drive he took with his children before they could reach his wife near the border.…

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March Madness 2024 Round 1 29:46

6M ago29:46

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Derry Public Radio is back with their very professional and original spin on March Madness! This year it’s Women-Take-All as we take 16 of King’s deadliest women down to 1 winner! This episode’s matchups are:Charlie McGee VS Rosie McClendonDayna Jurgens VS Alice MaxwellMrs. Carmody VS Bobbi AndersonDolores Claiborne VS Abra Stone…

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Radion on fleeing the war with his 2 children 5:11

6M ago5:11

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Radion speaks to Trina Mara about how he came to be in Ireland. He fled the war with his young children as the area around their home was destroyed and his wife was in another part of Ukraine grieving the loss of her mother. They were in the middle of setting up a business in their hometown when they were forced to leave for their children's safety…

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Prayer Vigil & Music to mark 2 years since start of war in Ukraine 2:56

7M ago2:56

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Trina Mara chats to Sergiy Balan, Chairman of the Association of Ukrainians in Ireland, ahead of Saturday's prayer vigil at Cavan Cathedral which will mark 2 years of the war in Ukraine. There'll also be performances by Irish and Ukrainian artists, an art exhibition and cake sale. February 24th 2024 4.30pm At Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Fe…

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Misneach Ukraine's seeking medical supplies 9:19

7M ago9:19

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Andy Kenny set up www.misneachukraine.com with two friends from his football team - one of them Irish, the other one from Ukraine. They've sent truckloads of adult incontinence wear, crutches, wheelchairs, hoists, first aid kids and walking frames to help those injured in the war with their rehabilitation. There is an ongoing need for these supplie…

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Episode 155 – 11/22/63 Pt. 5 - “Maybe You're Just Sad” 1:18:18

6M ago1:18:18

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This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63”. This week we're finishing the book. Join in as we discuss the sheer amount of things that happen in this finale, pressing the flesh, Deke owns a map, a “sexy” bus crash, how to meet Ben for a movie, saving JFK, Zack, going back to the future, and the Citizen…

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