Best Laura Francis Podcasts (2025)

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Pat Flynn: Kettlebells, Catholicism, Philosophy & Family (INTERVIEW) | The Simpleton Podcast 1:24:22

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To learn more about Pat's fitness programs, visit http://101kettlebellworkouts.com or https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com. You can follow him on social media at @chroniclesofstrength.Pat is the host of Philosophy for the People, a podcast you can find on all streaming services, including YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople)—C…

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Podcast 758 | Featuring Anxious, Self Esteem & dexter in the newsagent

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Jenessa Williams and Kev Lawson return for their first show of 2025, bringing nearly an hour’s worth of hand-picked new music and chat for you to enjoy. Artist “Track” [Album] Sleigh Bells “Wanna Start A Band?” [Single] dexter in the newsagent “With u” [Single] jasmine.4.t “You Are the Morning” [You Are the Morning] Perfume Genius “It’s a Mirror” […

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Sofia Smallstorm | Blood Guac, The Archonic Underworld, & Fortifying Our Divinity 1:30:28

5d ago1:30:28

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the informati…

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Purpose-Driven Leadership: with Bianca Best 37:05

6d ago37:05

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In this episode of The Leadership Code Podcast, we explore the transformative power of Purpose-Driven Leadership, which is the key to unlocking fulfillment and peak performance. Research consistently shows that when leaders align their values with their work, engagement skyrockets, burnout decreases, and teams thrive. But how do we truly integrate …

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Andrew Collins | Karahan Tepe, Entering Sky World, & Plasma Being Communication Rituals 1:20:55

9d ago1:20:55

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Podcast 757 | Featuring Jasmine.4.t, The Restless Coast and Thursday

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On this week’s podcast, Barry Dolan opens his account for the year with nearly an hour’s worth of new tunes and chat to round out the first month of 2025. Jasmine.4.t “Guy Fawkes Tesco Dissociation” [You Are The Morning] Bartees Strange “Wants Needs” [Horror] Ben Kweller “Optimistic” [single] The Restless Coast “Carry On Complaining” [Get Sad] Card…

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Leading with Cultural Intelligence: with Irene Riad 35:25

14d ago35:25

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In this episode, we’re joined by Irene Riad, Founder of SightCET, The Institute of Authentic Leadership Culture. Irene is an Inspirational Speaker, ICF PCC Executive Coach, Systemic Team Coach, and Author. She brings a wealth of expertise as a certified Complex Trauma Recovery Coach and a Master Jungian Coach. Together, we explored the critical rol…

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The Importance of Coaching for Leaders: with Francie Jain 25:15

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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, coaching is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for effective leadership. Leaders face complex challenges, from driving innovation to managing diverse teams and fostering inclusivity. Coaching provides them with the tools and insights to enhance their decision-making, communication, and adaptabil…

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Why Fairness Is Bad, Envy, World Politics | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman 51:05

16d ago51:05

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Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!—Clark and Laura discuss envy and its opposite, why fairness is stupid, and what Trump's first 100 days in office could look like in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.— Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 0:45 Clark’s connection to Costa Rica politics 4:20 Envy & the Ten Commandments 13…

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Podcast 756 | Featuring Svaneborg Kardyb, Black Francis & Edwyn Collins

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On this week’s podcast, Tom Crook and Ben Smith talk their way through their favourite tracks both new and old while Paul Whitty – missing this week due to other commitments – sends them Haikus from a train and reveal the fact that “there’s no soakage in cheese”. Artist – Track [Album] Edwyn Collins – Knowledge [Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation] Knee…

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Magnora 7 | Information Control Tactics, Reddit Sketchiness, & MaxwellHill 1:08:50

15d ago1:08:50

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Charlie Robinson | American Gladio, Weather Weapons, & Psyop Season 1:18:57

19d ago1:18:57

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Pope Francis's New Encyclical "Dilexit Nos" | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman 51:05

23d ago51:05

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Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura discuss Pope Francis's new encyclical, "Dilexit Nos", in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. (You can read the whole encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html) — You can also find the audio versi…

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The IMPACT Goes to the 25th CT League of Conservation Voters Environmental Summit 56:48

22d ago56:48

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This year marked the 25th Anniversary Annual Environmental Summit. Hosted by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, it was a milestone in bringing together advocates, lawmakers, policy experts, and passionate community members to chart the future of Connecticut’s environmental movement. And the IMPACT was there - interviewing, witnessing, a…

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Podcast 755 | Featuring Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Metric & Cheekface

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HAPPY NEW SOMETHING!! (are we still doing that two weeks in?). Anyway, this week on [edit] radio in a bid to increase song diversity, there’s a song for the dogs, a song for the gardeners, and the Canadian of the Hour turns out to not be a goose. Noname “Namesake” [Sundial] Metric “Detour Up” [Formentera II] Girl Scout “Desert Island Movies” [Heada…

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Joshua Cutchin & Ryan Grulich | The Lady Of The Lake, Disclosure Doubts, & Ego Death At The Threshold

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the informati…

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Connecting Strategy to Execution: with Tim Beattie 43:23

26d ago43:23

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In this episode of The Leadership Code, we explore how organizations can effectively link measurable outcomes to strategic goals. My guest, Tim Beattie, CEO and co-founder of Stellafai, brings over 20 years of experience as an agile and lean coach, helping organizations move beyond task tracking to achieve impactful results. Tim shares insights fro…

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Divorce Ranch Presents: Play On Podcast's JULIUS CAESAR 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Divorce Ranch fans, start your new year off with Play On Podcasts from Next Chapter Podcasts. Their adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is written by Marcus Gardley, Directed by Harry Lennix, and translated into modern English by Shishir Kurup, set against the shifting landscape of the Civil Rights Movement. Head to nextchapterpodcasts.com to…

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Maja D’Aoust | Familiar Spirits, Spiritual Labor, & The Conscious Cosmos 1:20:14

1M ago1:20:14

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. About Today’s Guest:M…

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Jack Davison - On Craft 54:04

1M ago54:04

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In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Jack Davison about craft, creative development and the importance of taking risks, all through the lens of his new project A is for Ant, a multifaceted experience which includes his debut short film, two photo books, a live touring performance, and workshops. Made in collaboration with Shona Heath and Matt Wil…

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Free Plus Show: Tracy Twyman | Ancient Esoteric Cults, Elite Beliefs, & Conquering The Sun 2:04:05

1M ago2:04:05

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As a thank you for staying subscribed to the free THC feed, and as a preview of what the full Plus experience is like, I’m uploading one free Plus episode to the free feed at the end of every month. Enjoy! Subscribe via THC and just copy/paste your personalized link in any podcasting App. Subscribe via Patreon instead if you prefer Spotify, & payme…

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Ways Leaders Drive Organizational Change: with Dr. Laura Gallaher 40:34

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What if the secret to transforming organizational performance lies not in complex strategies or endless metrics but in how leaders see themselves? What if the first step to driving change starts with the courage to look inward and embrace a new perspective? Welcome to The Leadership Code podcast, where we challenge conventional wisdom and explore t…

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Al Borealis | Breakaway Civilization, Plasmas Jubilee, & The Esoteric Backdoor 1:17:47

1M ago1:17:47

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. About Today’s Guest:A…

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How to Do Mission Work as a Family: INTERVIEW w/ Magdalene Glemkowski | The Simpleton Podcast 37:12

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To learn more about SOLT Family Mission Experiences, visit https://www.soltfme.org. Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark sits down with Magdalene Glemkowski, Board Member, SOLT Family Mission Experience, to discuss what mission trips as a family can and should look like in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.Also in th…

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Brad Olsen | Beyond the Prison Planet: Monatomic Gold, Exotic Energy, Black Goo, & More 1:21:36

1M ago1:21:36

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. About Today’s Guest:B…

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Cait Oppermann - On Autonomy 50:36

2M ago50:36

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In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Cait Opperman about her creative journey and her new full service production company Flowers. Born from her desire for greater autonomy and more direct and meaningful collaboration with her clients, Cait is creating a new model beyond the traditional photographer and agent dynamic. While she had a hunch that b…

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Integrating Millennial Perspectives to Reshape Leadership and Foster Inclusivity 38:40

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By 2025, millennials are projected to become the largest segment of the global workforce, comprising over 75% of employees, according to Pew Research Center. This generational shift presents both opportunities and challenges for organizations seeking to inspire effective leadership in a rapidly evolving and divided world. In this episode, Fred sits…

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Navigating Emotions in the Workplace with Andrea Wanerstrand 33:31

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In this episode of The Leadership Code, we’re joined by Andrea Wanerstrand, an accomplished executive coach and expert in emotional intelligence and leadership development. Together, we explore the vital role emotions play in the workplace and how leaders and teams can navigate them to create healthier, more productive environments. Andrea shares h…

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Balancing Innovation and Empathy - with Laurie Clarke 28:33

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In this episode of The Leadership Code, we’re joined by Laurie Clarke, a seasoned organizational strategist with over 20 years of experience transforming businesses by empowering teams and driving sustainable change. Together, we explore the compelling intersection of innovation and empathy, unpacking how leaders can balance the drive for cutting-e…

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Paradigm Shifts; Mass Isn't Inspiring? | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman 1:01:02

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Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!—Clark and Laura answer listener questions about the Mass, JP2, and bad leaders, then tackle shifts in cultural and secular worldviews in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.Also in this episode: • Is the Mass supposed to be inspiring? • Why do some people defend bad priests? • JP2 and misha…

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Podcast 754 | Featuring Richard Dawson, Sufjan Stevens & Say She She

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Merry Christmas everyone! On our last podcast of 2024 Tom Crook, Paul Whitty and Ben Smith deliver a large helping of festive cheer and chat as they round out our 16th year of new music podcasts. Look out for the Recollection Mix and have a Happy New Year. Artist – Track [Album] Low – Just Like Christmas [Christmas] Sufjan Stevens – Carol of St. Be…

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Divorce Ranch Presents: Candy Claus, Private Eye 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Beverly interrupts her busy schedule of bullheadedness to gift the Ranchers with some holiday cheer, care of comedian and friend of Good Story Guild Ella Gale. From the entire team at Divorce Ranch, we wish you a safe, warm, happy, and murder-free holiday season. See you in 2025! *** MORE ABOUT CANDY CLAUS, PRIVATE EYE *** CANDY CLAUS, PRIVATE EYE …

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Chris Knowles | King Kill ’24, P. Diddy, UnitedHealthcare, & The Sibylline Age 1:52:52

2M ago1:52:52

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. About Today’s Guest: …

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Sophie Hackett - On Vernacular Photography 34:34

2M ago34:34

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In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Sophie Hackett, the photography curator at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto about the power of vernacular photography. We discuss her recent book and exhibition on Casa Susana - The Story of the First Trans Network in the United States 1959-1968. These incredibly inspiring photographs trace an underground…

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A Conversation with Laura Francis, Interim Director of South Central Regional COG 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Laura Francis, Interim Director of South Central Regional Council of Governments, joins us to discuss the role of COGs in achieving Connecticut's sustainability goals. With 30 years of experience in Durham town government (15 as First Selectman), Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any table. And that's a good thing, too, because s…

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Podcast 753 | Featuring Roise Tucker, Chappell Roan & Zeds Dead

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There was a slight administrative delay in releasing this week’s podcast (AKA Kev went away and forgot to take his laptop). In an attempt to compensate for this oversight with alliteration, here are Ben’s belated bangers to round out his year of new music at [edit] radio. Rosie Tucker “All I Want Is Utopia Now!” [single] Noname “Namesake” [Sundial]…

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Jesse Glazzard - On Community 46:58

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In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Photographer Jesse Glazzard renowned for making striking and intimate portraits anchored in his everyday life and wider community. Alongside his commercial and editorial work, Jesse’s passion projects immerse us in marginal, lesser-known worlds, such as a Trans boxing gyms, Queer camping and underground club n…

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Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | The New Regime, Plasma Demons, & The Great Pyramid Habitat 1:30:58

2M ago1:30:58

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Get the full 2 hour interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps. Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, Spotify, & payment through Paypal. Subscribe via check, cash, money order, or crypto with the information at the bottom of the page. […] The post Dr. Jose…

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Cultural Intelligence and Why It Matters: with Terence Clarke 47:40

2M ago47:40

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In this episode of The Leadership Code podcast, we explore the vital role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in leadership and global teamwork. CQ refers to your ability to understand and adapt to cultural differences—a skill that has become indispensable in today’s diverse and interconnected world. Unlike IQ or EQ (emotional intelligence), CQ focuses s…

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Empathetic Leadership: with Tiffany Houser 38:42

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As leaders, we’re often tasked with balancing the human side of leadership—showing compassion and understanding—with the need to drive results and maintain high performance. But what if these two seemingly opposing goals aren’t actually in conflict? What if, instead, they can work hand in hand to create stronger, more cohesive, and high-performing …

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Michael A. Hoffman II | The Cryptocracy, Twilight Language, & Public Psychodrama Rituals 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

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Podcast 752 | Chloe Slater, Sam Fender & mary in the junkyard

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On their final podcast of 2024, Jenessa Williams and Kev Lawson discuss formulaic sounds, sad festive songs and fly the flag for rocktivism as they share their final set of new music picks from the year. Artist “Track” [Album] Sam Fender “People Watching” [People Watching] ITZY “Gold” [GOLD] Ela Minus “UPWARDS” [DIA] Chloe Slater “Fig Tree” [Single…

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur 2:24:41

2M ago2:24:41

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The Holosky Guys | The Cult of the Black Cube, CERN Portals, & Other High Strangeness 1:22:10

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Podcast 751 | Featuring Tubgoat, Kenny Leckie & Two Inch Astronaut

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On this week’s podcast, Barry Dolan turns the dial-up to 11 with a riff-heavy does of new music to help you through the rest of the week. Artist “Track” (Album) Two Inch Astronaut “Check Please” (Check Please/Humorist single) Girl Scout “I Just Needed You To Know” (Headache EP) Caustic Waves “Regenerate” (Full Circle EP) Tubgoat “Like His Father Be…

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David Wechsler | Electroculture, Pyramid Power, & Ancient Energy Wisdom 1:24:36

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High IQs & Religious Truths; Trump Policies | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman 49:04

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Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!—Clark and Laura discuss the religious opinions of the man with the highest IQ in the world, Christopher Langan, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.Also in this episode:• Digital Bill of Rights incoming?• Ukraine, Iran, Vietnam• Good and Bad Fruit• Black Licorice• Job Cuts in the Governm…

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Podcast 750 | Featuring Tracey Thorn, The Cure & Laura Marling

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Introduced by James Acaster, on this week’s edit radio podcast Tom Crook, Paul Whitty and Ben Smith are back together for their November show. The trio reflect on being three-quarters of the way to 1000 episodes while they share their favourite new and underappreciated classic tracks for you to enjoy. Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill – Martin Rochford’…

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Brian Paul Lamotte - On Design as Collaboration 1:21:03

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In this episode, Gem Fletcher chats to designer and educator Brian Paul Lamotte about reimagining the possibilities of form, production and distribution in art and photobooks. In a deep dive into the book making process we open up a conversation about the changing scope of publishing, the transformative experience of being entangled with an artist …

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Gordon White | Time Magic, Sky Country, & Tornado Weather 1:19:46

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