Best Doug Cook Podcasts (2024)

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Australia’s Navy Helped Save A Six Year Old’s Life By Enlisting Her 3:14

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Today in 1920, the Royal Australian Navy added a woman to its ranks for the very first time. Her name was Nancy Bentley, she was six years old, and the Navy “enlisted” her in an effort to save her life. Plus: starting tomorrow in New Orleans, it’s Beignet Fest. Before her time – the tale of Navy’s first female sailor (NavyHistory.au) BEIGNET FEST W…

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Trains and model railroads 11/14/24 51:35

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The Albany Train Show returns to the Polish Community Center on November 23. With that in mind, we welcome back train experts Jeff Stedge, John Basile and Doug Bafaro. We'll talk about model railroads and the real thing! WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

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Movie Star Veronica Lake Gave Up Her Trademark Hairstyle For The War Effort 3:30

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Today in 1919 (or, by some accounts, 1922), the birthday of Veronica Lake, a movie star whose iconic hairstyle won over millions of fans, even when she gave up that trademark look to help the US win World War II. Plus: a design studio in Barcelona, Bel & Bel, is giving new life to the front panels of old Vespa scooters by turning them into stylish …

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Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 11/13/24 50:39

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Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin of Delmar Animal Hospital in Delmar, New York. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

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The Really (Expletive) Complicated History Of Swearing On TV 3:29

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Today in 1965, a landmark moment in the history of televised profanity: an f-bomb live on the BBC! We'll look back at some choice moments where people used choice words on the air. Plus: today in 1957, an article in the Guardian newspaper where a guy suggests bringing the world back toward faith by sending a bishop into space. Bleep This: A Brief H…

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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 11/12/24 50:20

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Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Give us a call at show time, 2pm. Ray Graf hosts.

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RSWC #216 Mark Keefe 54:09

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Riding Shotgun With Charlie #216 Mark Keefe NRA Managing Director of Editorial & Public Affairs Like everyone who has read any of the NRA’s magazines or watched American Rifleman, or even seen some shows on The Outdoor Channel or The History Channel, I’ve seen Mark Keefe for years. Emails between the NRA staff and me while setting up the show with …

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The Leonid Meteor Storm Of 1833 Was “The Night The Stars Fell” 3:43

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Tonight in 1833, the beginning of a bright show in the evening sky, one that was so bright and so busy, some people started to freak out about it. Plus: today in 2015, an NFL game featuring a special set of jerseys turns into a washout for colorblind football fans. November 12-13, 1833: The Night the Stars Fell (Newspapers.com) When Red (Bills) Met…

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Medical Monday 11/11/24: Abdominal cancers with Dr. Sandra DiBrito 49:59

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We are joined by Dr. Sandra DiBrito, a surgical oncologist from Albany Med. Call at show time with your question. Ray Graf hosts.

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Pablo Mini : FWD Racer, Real Street, Sick Week, How To Handle The Oil Down Issue | TCBP EP114 1:51:41

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Check Him Out At @SPTuning & @realstreetperformance Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Boge…

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Doug Hegdahl’s Razor-Sharp Memory Helped Hundreds Of American POWs In Vietnam 3:52

3d ago3:52

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For Veterans Day, the story of Vietnam-era servicemember Douglas Hegdahl. He tricked his captors into thinking he was "the incredibly stupid one," but by using his incredibly sharp memory, he was able to memorize (and later share) information about hundreds of American POWs, in the hopes of keeping them safer and healthier until they could come hom…

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039 Crafting Dessert Magic with Selina Progar 42:01

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(01:01) Pastry Chef Selina Progar takes us on a mesmerizing culinary journey, sharing her artistry and passion that illuminate Pittsburgh's dessert scene. From her innovative multi-component apple dessert at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen to crafting bonbons for Umi and seasonal delights for Kaya, Selina's creations redefine what it means to experienc…

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Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Director of Operations, Scott Crawford and Charcoal and BBQ Owners, Jason and Paula Mathews 1:47:46

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Episode 264 features Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Director of Operations, Scott Crawford and Charcoal and BBQ owners, Jason and Paula Mathews Scott Crawford is the Director of Operations for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum located in St. Marys, Ontario, Canada. Scott provides a wonderful description of Canada's Baseball Hall of Fame…

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Food Friday 11/8/24: Nutrition with Nicole Rodriguez, RDN 51:16

6d ago51:16

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Dietician Nicole Rodriguez returns to offer delicious and healthy ideas for your holiday table. Ray Graf hosts.

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The Black Dog That Helped Inspire Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” 3:01

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Today in 1971, the release of the fourth Led Zeppelin album. The opening track, "Black Dog," still gets played and shared today, and it got its name from a very unusual visitor to the studio. Plus: in 2023, a researcher came across the original version of the photo on the Zeppelin album's cover, the one with the older man carrying a big bundle of s…

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Science Forum 11/7/24 49:47

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Science is on tap today. Have a swig! Our team of experts to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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When Theodore Roosevelt Got A Full Term As President, He Also Got Two Ostriches 3:04

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On Election Day 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt won 56 percent of the popular vote, a huge majority in the Electoral College, and two ostriches. No, really. Plus: starting tomorrow near Haines, Alaska, it’s the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival. In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt Won a Presidential Election…And a Pair of Ostriches (Smithsonian) Alaska Bald Ea…

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Election wrap up 11/6/24 53:51

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It's all over but (in some places) the counting. Here to talk about the results of the big national and regional races are David Lombardo and Ian Pickus. Ray Graf hosts.

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Episode 11 - 2 Many Cooks Live Post Game Show 29:40

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CR and Rick discuss the sold out 2 Many Cooks Live Event at Cain's Ballroom. Thank you to all those involved and all that attended!By Driller City

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New York City Cabs Used To Have Celebrities Remind Passengers To Buckle Up 3:08

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Today is apparently National Taxi Day, which means we get to talk about a program in New York City where they got some very famous voices to give safety tips for taxi riders. Plus: this Saturday in Las Vegas, Major League Eating presents its Hotcake Eating Championships. ⁠A Celebrity in Every Taxi⁠ (Ironic Sans) ⁠NORMS Las Vegas: Hotcake Eating Cha…

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Election Day 11/5/24 51:02

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Voters are heading to the polls to decide what some are labeling the most important presidential race in our lifetimes. There are a host of other races worth talking about, too. So let's do that! Ray Graf and Ian Pickus take your calls.

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Hartford Election Cake Is An Old-School Way To Eat Your Way Through A Campaign 3:13

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Whatever you're feeling on this Election Day, you might enjoy a slice of an old-school election cake many Americans used to serve when it was time to vote. Plus: this week in Pelion, South Carolina, it's the Pelion Peanut Party. When Elections in Hartford Were a Piece of Cake (Connecticut History) Pelion Peanut Party Vote for Cool Weird Awesome as …

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Medical Monday 11/4/24: Physiatry with Dr. Matthew Erby 50:26

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We welcome Dr. Matthew Erby, a physiatrist with St. Peter’s Sports & Spine and Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. Ray Graf hosts.

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World Cup Finals 2024 | Outlaw Stick Shift Driver Compilation (Fastest H Pattern Drivers In The World): EP113 2:51:54

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00:00 Sean Madden 21:12 Nick Cole-Mann & Shane Becker 53:00 Moore HP 1:19:57 IDS John and David 1:44:30 Jonathan Atkins 2:08:00 Thomas West Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. …

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Mallory Santa Cruz: Inspiring the Future of Leadership through Mentorship & Collaboration 37:09

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Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Mallory Santa Cruz, Vice President of Success in Education, helped launch the transformative Women Who Succeed program, which creates mentorship pathways for young women, reshapes leadership landscapes, and breaks barriers. Through real-life examples and expert insights, we explore how i…

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The Easy-Bake Oven Has Put Kids At The Forefront Of Lightbulb-Based Cooking For Decades 3:25

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Happy National Easy Bake Oven Day! It was today in 1963 that kids could start baking by lightbulb thanks to these colorful little toy appliances. We'll explain how it all came together. Plus: today is National Candy Day, so probably a good time to visit the online Candy Wrapper Museum. The Untold History of the Easy Bake Oven (Gizmodo) Take a Peek …

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038 Fernando Canales: A Tasty Journey in Pittsburgh 38:13

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Embark on a culinary journey with us as we welcome the talented Executive Chef Fernando Canales, who is shaking up the dining scene at Fairmont Pittsburgh. Discover how Chef Canales, with his rich background and experiences across exotic destinations, is redefining the hotel’s menu with an emphasis on his favorite dishes like octopus and rack of la…

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Carolyn Wells, Co-founder of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and Rene LeRoux, Founder of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame 1:19:23

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We celebrate founders as episode 263 features Carolyn Wells, co-founder of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and Rene LeRoux, founder of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. Carolyn Wells is co-founder of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) which she founded with her late husband, Gary Wells. She has won over 150 awards in barbecue cooking …

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Food Friday 11/1/24: Cooking with Bruce and Mark 50:15

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Prolific authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back to talk about all things food and cooking. Today, we'll get advice - and an early pep talk - for Thanksgiving dinner. Ray Graf hosts.

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Pan de Muerto Is The Day of the Dead’s Signature Bread 3:00

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For el Dia de los Muertos, the living honor loved ones who have passed on with music, dancing, elaborate decorations and food, including what's known as pan de muerto, the bread of the dead. Plus: tomorrow at the Nashville Farmers Market, it’s the annual Turnip Green Festival. San Antonio bakers explain pan de muerto's importance during Day of the …

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Writers Forum 10/31/24: Ghost Stories 50:40

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We talk about writing and the creative process with Barbara Chepaitis, Lale Davidson, and Kelvin Keraga. Today, we talk about ghost stories! Call in and share your story. Ray Graf hosts.

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Charlie Brown’s TV Neighbors Gave Him Rocks For Halloween, But Real People Sent Him Candy 3:33

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Halloween didn't turn out so great for the title character of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” But that led viewers to do something nice for him afterward. Plus: if you happen to be in Caracas, Venezuela, on this Halloween, keep an eye out for a spot known as the "Balcony of the Dolls." Charlie Brown’s Halloween Miracle (Now I Know) Creepy …

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Stamps and Coins 10/30/24 50:59

15d ago50:59

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Bob Scott and David Tripp are back to talk stamp and coin collecting with you. Ray Graf hosts.

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John Adams And Ben Franklin Shared A Room Once And Spent The Night Arguing About The Window 3:23

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Today in 1735, the birthday of John Adams, the only president who ever spent a night bickering in bed with Benjamin Franklin. Plus: starting tomorrow in Kansas City, it's the World Series of Barbecue. That Time Ben Franklin Slept in the Same Bed With John Adams (Entrepreneur) World Series of Barbecue Help this podcast stay independent as a backer o…

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Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst and Sean Mahar 10/29/24 51:05

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We welcome back Jeremy Hurst and Sean Mahar of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Ray Graf hosts.

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RSWC #215 Keith Berry 44:40

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Riding Shotgun With Charlie #215 Keith Barry (KB) 51Fifty Rifles/Optimum At the NRA Annual Meeting, I got a message from Frank Johnson to meet him at the 51Fifty/Optimum booth. I was asked to be on Frank’s show Range Report earlier in the year, so I wanted to meet him in person. At the 51Fifty booth was Keith Berry (KB). I was very impressed at how…

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Karolina Olsson, “The Sleeper of Oknö,” Woke Up After 32 Years In Bed 3:30

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Today in 1861, the birthday of a woman with a very strange story. For reasons that aren’t at all clear, Karolina Olsson went to bed as a 14 year old and apparently didn’t wake up until she was in her forties. Plus: someone marked Halloween by playing keyboards in a New York subway station dressed up as Michael Myers. To this day, the questions rema…

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Medical Monday 10/28/24: Vascular surgery with Dr. Adriana Laser 51:07

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We welcome Dr. Adriana Laser to answer our listeners' questions about vascular surgery. Ray Graf hosts.

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Mr Sam : Growing Up On A Farm, Military Career, Childhood, First Job at 11 | Behind The Shine EP1 1:51:10

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Support Sam Here- https://www.cleetusmcfarland.com/products/mr-sams-spray-wax Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other yo…

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Engaging Effectively in Utah's Evolving Political Scene 46:02

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Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Join us as we welcome Liz Converse, CEO of Utah Tech Leads, who shares her inspiring journey through two decades in state and local politics. Liz offers a unique perspective on the challenges and victories women encounter in this arena, highlighting the power of perseverance and the impo…

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The “Logan Bar” Was Not-So-Sweet Chocolate And That’s Just How The US Military Wanted It 3:22

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For National Chocolate Day, the story of a World War II-era chocolate bar that wasn't too sweet, and that’s exactly how it was supposed to be. Plus: there was a couple who had a zombie-themed wedding at a bar in Little Rock, Arkansas back in the 2000s. How Hershey’s Chocolate Helped Power Allied Troops During WWII (History.com) Wild days at White W…

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037 Tyler Lewis: Crafting Community and Creativity with Jackworth Ginger Beer 38:17

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(01:02) Ever wondered how a simple root can revolutionize the beverage industry? Join us as Tyler Lewis, co-founder of Jackworth Ginger Beer, shares the story of Pennsylvania's first ginger beer brewery. You'll discover the unique blend of ingredients behind their flagship alcoholic ginger beer, featuring organic ginger from Peru and fermented cane…

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30 Questions For My 30th - Crashing MY First Car, Our History, Moving To Florida 1:07:02

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To contact me email me at Cooper.bogetti@gmail.…

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Unique Barbecue and Baseball Stories With Clint Cantwell from AmazingRibs.com and Jeff Hysen from National League Town 1:51:59

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Episode 262 features unique barbecue and baseball stories with the president of AmazingRibs.com, Clint Cantwell and co-host of the National League Town podcast, Jeff Hysen while Chef Ray Sheehan assumes guest co-hosting duties. Clint Cantwell is president of AmazingRibs.com which is a leading online resource for barbecue and grilling information. A…

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A Town In Colorado Holds Coffin Races 3:10

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Starting tomorrow in Manitou Springs, Colorado, it’s an event known as the Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival. And oh man, does the story of Emma Crawford and her coffin take some explaining. Plus: today in 1964, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall recovered a fumble and took off toward the end zone... just not his team's end zone. Em…

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Episode 10 - It's Pronounced Bad Mitch! 1:04:14

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After debating the pronunciation of their guest's last name Rick and CR get the story and DNA make up of "Bad" Mitch Gilliam from the US power metal band Blind Oath. He talks about growing up in Coweta with field trips to the ice cream plant and turning his back on youth sports in favor of music. He gives the guys his impressive resume; which inclu…

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Episode 9 - I Can Get Fuller On Shrimp! 1:08:52

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Bass player, bartender, human banana, and general man of mischief, Jacob Fuller from Blind Oath rolls into Kitchen Sink Studios. He regales Rick and CR of his humble beginnings as a Sallisaw Black Diamond and how following his heart brought him to Tulsa. We find out the many ways he has celebrated his birthday, and how being talked into dropping ou…

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RSWC #214 News2A 44:34

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Riding Shotgun With Charlie #214 News2A Shawn Abramson & Grant Kielczewski Last year, I filmed a show with Shawn and Grant from News2A. Due to camera issues, we decided to scrap it and do it another time. That time was in Knoxville, Tenn, at the Gun Owners of America’s G.O.A.L.s event. Since we first tried this, Grant up and moved from New Jersey t…

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William Lyttle, The “Mole Man” Who Dug Tunnels Around His London Home 3:24

22d ago3:24

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My chemistry teacher called today Mole Day, and while this story doesn't have much chemistry in it, it does have a mole: a Londoner called William Lyttle who dug huge tunnels around his place. Plus: ever wanted your clothes to act like a Theremin? A pair of researchers from the Intelligent Instruments develops sound-rich smart fabrics known as "e-t…

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Norwood, Ontario Had A Water Tower That Looked Like A Crushed Can 3:13

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Today in 1957, the water tower in Norwood, Ontario, which looked like a big can of soda or beer, suddenly looked like a big crushed can of soda or beer. We'll explain why. Plus: starting Saturday at Coarsegold Historic Village, near Yosemite National Park, it’s the Coarsegold Tarantula Awareness Festival. Norwood: Norwood once had a crushed beer ca…

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