Best Lee Kaplan Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the Scenes of an Influencer with Katie Corcoran of Rhode Island Native 1:11:26

12h ago1:11:26

1:11:26

In this episode, Chris takes the mic solo to sits down with Katie Corcoran, the brilliant mind behind the wildly successful "Rhode Island Native" account. We dive into the backstory of Rhode Island Native, discussing what sparked Katie's journey into content creation and her passion for showcasing the charm of Rhode Island. Katie opens up about the…

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The Secret History of Credit Cards 1:09:29

4d ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Sean Vanatta is a lecturer in US Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow and author of the new book "Plastic Capitalism: Banks, Credit Cards, and the End of Financial Control." Sean sits down with Lee to discuss the history of credit cards in the United States and how this history informs current policy debates, including Capital O…

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Spotlight Episode: Brown Sheep Company 51:54

4d ago51:54

51:54

Andrew Wells is the third generation of the iconic American yarn manufacturer Brown Sheep Company. Living near the family business outside Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, he grew up giving tours and sweeping the floors when his parents, Peggy and Robert Wells, ran the business. His grandfather, Harlan Brown, had been a sheep and lamb farmer before deciding…

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120. 🛸Independence Day Recast SPECIAL! 11:57

4d ago11:57

11:57

Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast! This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses som…

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The Collapse of Synapse 53:56

10d ago53:56

53:56

Jonah Crane, a partner at Klaros Group and former Treasury Department official, breaks down the recent collapse of fintech company Synapse, which has left thousands of customers without access to their funds. Crane also reflects on the regulatory response and the broader impact Synapse’s failure will have on Banking as a Service. Lee’s X: @leereine…

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Kate Gagnon Osborn & Courtney Kelley, Kelbourne Woolens 1:00:21

13d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Working together in a Philadelphia yarn store, Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley learned how to help customers choose the right yarn for a project, welcome in timid new knitters, and create samples to help move yarn out the door. They learned what didn’t work (donut-shaped balls of yarn that hopped off the shelves and tangled, patterns that us…

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Hey Rhody Media Presents: The Cold Soup Podcast with Adam Hogue | feat. Museum Legs 11:07

13d ago11:07

11:07

Hey Rhody Media Presents The Cold Soup Podcast, hosted by contributing writer Adam Hogue. On this episode of the Cold Soup podcast, host Adam reviews the album In All For Starting Over by Museum Legs featuring Penn Sultan. The episode is a companion to the full article in Providence Monthly.By Hey Rhody Media Co.

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119. 🧑‍🎓Higher Learning (1995) w/ Dr. J.L. Adolph 1:19:01

14d ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Dan & Manny are joined by Dr. J.L. Adolph , Ph.D. in English/African Diaspora Studies, to put the 1995 John Singleton classic Higher Learning to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Content Warning This episode deals with discussions of sexual violence & rape, gun violence, & racial violence. On our 4-year podiversary, we're dropping a hybrid Nos…

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Anybody can be an Entrepreneur with Laura Guillén and Julia Krasnow of Eforall 57:49

21d ago57:49

57:49

Anybody can be an Entrepreneur, but for many, the path to success lacks the key ingredients. Join Chris and Jenna as they meet Laura Guillén, Executive Director, and Julia Krasnow, Program Manager, of Eforall (Entrepreneurship for All). Eforall isn't just another non-profit - they're a culinary incubator, a financial recipe for success, and a force…

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118. 😎 The Matrix w/ Artist Mike Reuter 1:14:48

21d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Dan & Manny welcome artist Mike Reuter to put the 1999 sci-fi action classic 😎 The Matrix to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Come take The Red Pill w/ The Nostalgia Test Podcast on this amazing episode. Dan & Manny start w/ a short interview of their guest, visual artist Mike Reuter. They ask him about his use of old VHS tapes to create his …

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Episode 12: "Lior, Part I" 21:31

25d ago21:31

21:31

Born and raised in the capital city of Azerbaijan, Lior discovers two things at a young age: she's meant for a life abroad and she wants to know more about her Jewish roots. Our conversation is as much about her refugee story as it is her nearly lifelong pursuit of a Jewish life. After finishing her college career and spending time abroad studying …

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Jess Zafarris, Author & Etymologist 39:11

25d ago39:11

39:11

If you knit, spin, sew, weave, or follow any crafty pursuit, you will not be surprised that many of our most common metaphors come from textiles. They are interwoven in our vocabulary, and whether you like to spin a yarn from words or fibers, you will recognize many of them. But then there are the words whose textile roots are less obvious: Rocket.…

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117. 📰 The Nostalgia Test News: June '24 59:06

30d ago59:06

59:06

Dan & Manny put some recent Nostalgic News to the ultimates test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! So much is going on in the Nostalgia world. The boys talk about the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris and all the newly added sports, they give their immediate reactions to the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Venom: The Last Dance, and Be…

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Building Creative Communities with Phoebe Sherman of Girl Gang Craft 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In today’s episode, Jenna and Chris chat with Phoebe Sherman, the founder of Girl Gang Craft—a fem-forward community for creatives and entrepreneurs that hosts craft fairs in Oakland, Sacramento, CA Salem, MA and Providence, RI. Phoebe shares the inspiring story behind Girl Gang Craft and emphasizes how important community is for entrepreneurial su…

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116. 🦖Jurassic Park w/ Fiction Fixation 1:32:53

1M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Dan & Manny welcome Rose & Courtney from the Fiction Fixation podcast to put the 1993 action thriller classic 🦖Jurassic Park to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! OMG! This is one of those episodes that has twists & turns, tangents & hot takes, and a ton of Jeff Goldblum love! Courtney rips apart John Hammond aka Paleo Peepaw, Rose thinks that …

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Masey Kaplan & Jen Simonic, Loose Ends Project 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

When Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan’s friend lost her mother, she had the challenge of going through her mother’s things while grieving her loss. Among her posessions was something almost every crafter has at least one of: a work in progress. Jen and Masey had each finished projects for bereaved family members before, but neither of them could take o…

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115. 🤓 Nostalgia 101: Tickle Me Elmo Developer Matt Nuccio 1:39:53

1M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Dan & Manny are joined by toy designer & President of Design Edge Inc Matt Nuccio to discuss the inner workings of creating some of the most nostalgic toys from our childhood. Matt discusses taking Tickle Me Elmo from idea to reality, talks about his family's history in the toy business, how his company Design Edge Inc collaborates with first-time …

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Episode 11: "Lina Part II" 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

"Here. Now." This is the meaning of the tattoo that Lina bears on her right arm and the mantra that guided her through her journey away from Kyiv. We resume Lina's story as she's fleeing her home. It's February 2022 and the war in Ukraine has begun. Lina is headed west with a group of others she's just met in a bomb shelter in Kyiv. We follow her j…

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Bringing Color to Life with Michelle Lee of Michelle Lee Designs 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Michelle Lee of Michelle Lee Designs join us. Michelle is an award-winning and published boutique interior designer who’s all about adding vibrant colors to your life. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, her surprising connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, her love for everything colorful, and …

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114.🤮 Worst Songs of the 90s 2011 Rolling Stone Readers Poll w/ Steve Herrera 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstar Steve Herrera to put the Worst Songs of the 90s 2011 Rolling Stone Readers Poll to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Listen to the guys go on a nostalgia journey that breaks them done physically, mentally, & emotionally. Dan & Steve try to convince Manny that "What's Up" by 4…

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Eileen Lee: From Quilts to Jeans to Painted Warps (classic) 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

A career professional at Levi Strauss & Company, Eileen Lee learned about dyeing, weaving, and sewing on an international scale: giant factories full of loud looms weaving 2/2 twill, pattern pieces cut out of four-foot-high stacks of cloth, and no possibility of adding a tuck here or a dart there without retooling. During her years in the industry,…

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Hey Rhody Media Presents: The Cold Soup Podcast with Adam Hogue feat. lastself 10:31

2M ago10:31

10:31

Hey Rhody Media Presents The Cold Soup Podcast, hosted by contributing writer Adam Hogue. On this episode of the Cold Soup podcast, host Adam Hogue reviews the debut EP from lastself featuring Mike Leone. The episode is a companion to the full article in the March issue of Providence Monthly. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody Media Print or …

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Processing Greif with Till I Rot Director Nathan Walker 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

In this episode, we are joined by Nathan Walker, writer, director, and photographer. With projects such as Good Burger 2 and Knives Out under his belt, Nathan shares insights from his creative work in Rhode Island. Chris and Jenna introduce a new segment called "Am I the A**hole: Rhode Island Edition" Nathan also opens up about channeling his grief…

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113.⚡Days Of Thunder w/ Lee Kaplan 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Dan & Manny welcome longtime friend, and secret Nostalgia Test Podcast fan, Lee Kaplan to put the 1990 Tom Cruise classic Days of Thunder to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Grab a drink and settle in for vintage Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, breakdowns, and mayhem. The guys discuss how Days of Thunder is Top Gun on wheels, how this is in …

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Episode 10: "Lina, Part I" 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Lina spent her childhood living in western Ukraine before moving to the capital city of Kyiv for university. She remained in Kyiv working in public relations and then took up freelance photography. Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2013 was a devastating blow for her country and for Lina's family, who'd spent many summers at their home in the penins…

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Lilly Marsh, Custom Weaver 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Lilly Marsh creates blankets, shawls, and other cloth, almost exclusively from local wool. Working closely with farmers and the nearby Battenkill Fiber Mill, she gets to know not only her neighbors but the fibers they grow: the surprisingly lovely wool from East Friesian sheep raised to produce milk, the springy Dorset crosses that are popular in t…

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Episode 9: "William, Part II" 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

Arriving in the Netherlands, William discovers that his newfound freedom comes with its own set of risks and dangers. He spends a year navigating being a part of the refugee system and, soon after, alters the course of his career as the war in Ukraine begins.By Lee Kaplan

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Andersson Tejeda - Teatro ECAS Theater 1:16:24

3M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

On this episode we are joined by Andersson Tejeda is a Providence-based creative and Teatro ECAS actor. From an unexpected beginning in a middle school performing arts class to starring in films like "Freeguy" and "Nico," Andersson shares the milestones and serendipities of his journey. Discover how he found love amidst the global pause of the pand…

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112. 🤜👊🤛 Street Fighter (1994) w/ Eric Althoff 1:25:17

3M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Dan & Manny welcome Emmy award winner, writer, & USC Alum, Eric Althoff to put the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Street Fighter (1994) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! This is an hour and a half of classic Nostalgia Test Podcast comedy, hot takes, & tangents. We try to figure out who Street Fighter is for, how no one sets out to make a bad…

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Annie MacHale, Inkle Artist 53:55

3M ago53:55

53:55

The call of complexity draws some weavers to more shafts, more structures, more hand-manipulated techniques. For Annie MacHale, refining the techniques and celebrating the artistry of very simple bands has been a lifelong fascination. Starting when she first picked up a shuttle and inkle loom in her teens, Annie has worked in wool, cotton, and hemp…

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Episode 8: "William, Part I" 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Growing up in a very conservative, repressed country and culture, William had difficulty coming to terms with himself and the ways he was different from those around him. Championed by his grandmother, his sensitivity led him to change his name early on in his life and take a new one that felt like a much better fit. Despite rising to fame in the t…

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Catching up with Producer Nick DelGiudice 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

This week, Jenna and Chris welcome back General Manager, Creative Director, and Producer Nick to the show, fresh off the energy from Hey Rhody's Cheers To Leading Ladies event. The trio might be a bit scattered but they're diving deep into Rhode Island's unique cultural footprint, flipping through the April issue of Providence Monthly, and engaging…

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111.🍺 Road House 2024 Reboot Nostalgia Test Now! w/ Billy D'Elia 1:29:24

3M ago1:29:24

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Dan, Manny, & their longtime friend and Nostalgia Test Royalty, Billy D'Elia put the Road House 2024 Reboot to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST (NOW)! Strap in everyone, because this episode is doesn't pull any punches. Dan, Manny, & Billy are the FINAL TEST on the Road House reboot, and watch out because there are SPOILERS! They dive right in…

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Episode 7 (Bonus Episode): "Youssef's Prison Stay" 6:24

3M ago6:24

6:24

Youssef has more to tell about his seven-month stay in the Egyptian prison system: what it was like from day-to-day, how the experience changed him and what he learned. In this short bonus episode, Youssef responded to my follow-up questions with a series of voice notes about the terrible treatment he received and his reasons for staying hopeful in…

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Alissa Allen, Mycopigments 54:31

3M ago54:31

54:31

“Rule number one: Never drink the dye bath.” Indigo and cochineal may be the most widely recognized natural dyes for many fiber artists, and there’s little temptation of sampling an indigo vat or pot of ground insects. But a simmering kettle of dye mushrooms or lichens? That might smell delicious, but if you’re in a class with Alissa Allen, it’s no…

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Episode 6: "Youssef, Part II" 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Youssef is in danger and must flee Egypt soon to avoid being detained and imprisoned again. As he journeys further and further from home and from the people he loves, he focuses on resuming and completing his studies and finding a place where he can live in safety.By Lee Kaplan

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Introducing: The Cold Soup Podcast with Adam Hogue feat. NOVA ONE 9:58

3M ago9:58

9:58

Hey Rhody Media Presents The Cold Soup Podcast, hosted by contributing writer Adam Hogue. On the first episode, Adam reviews the album “create myself” by NOVA ONE featuring musings by Roz Raskin. The episode is a companion to the full article in the January issue of Providence Monthly.By Hey Rhody Media Co.

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Prometheum's Aaron Kaplan 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Prometheum is the one firm that other crypto firms love to hate. This is because the firm’s founders and co-CEOs, brothers Aaron and Ben Kaplan, have consistently and publicly argued that most cryptocurrencies are investment contracts subject to SEC registration requirements. In this episode, Aaron Kaplan joins Lee to discuss the process Prometheum…

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110. 🤓 Nostalgia 101: LIVE! from the Southwest Popular Culture/American Culture Association Conference w/ The Long Take Review 1:24:47

4M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

The Nostalgia Test Podcast recorded LIVE from the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque, NM w/ USC colleagues Jen Sopchockchai Bankard & P.T. McNiff of the Long Take Review podcast. Shoutout to SWPACA, the tech guy who helped make this happen, and everyone that came out to support! Our presentation, "Between Two S…

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Episode 5: "Youssef, Part I" 19:02

4M ago19:02

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With a flare for acting and the arts, Youssef assumed the role of activist as he entered university in his home city of Faiyum, Egypt. In so doing, he campaigned to keep the university environment safe, even as a new wave of dictatorship gripped the country. He also became a target for the new regime and was detained and imprisoned. Upon his releas…

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Sally Fox, Colored Cotton Breeder 57:41

4M ago57:41

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In a period when agriculture moved toward chemicals, genetic engineering, and monoculture, Sally Fox decided to explore what could happen if she collaborated with nature instead of fighting it. With an academic background in entomology, she studied ways to minimize the amount of pesticides needed to grow crops, and the more she saw the effects of t…

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Anthony Costa of Skip's Barbershop 1:24:05

4M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

This week on the show, we're dancing on the fringes of comedy, mixing laughter with precise cuts, all thanks to the unparalleled skill of Anthony Costa! As the mastermind behind the buzzing chairs at Skip's Barber Shop with locations in both South Boston and Providence, Anthony excels at crafting the ideal hairstyle and welcoming atmosphere. Join C…

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109: 😎 Snack Shack Stars Conor Sherry & Mika Abdalla: Nostalgia Test Now! 36:31

4M ago36:31

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An interview with the stars of Snack Shack, a new 90s-set coming of age movie. Lead actors Conor Sherry and Mika Abdalla join Dan for a Nostalgia Test Now episode about their nostalgia inspired movie Snack Shack, a 90s teen story centered around four friends at the public pool during the summer in Nebraska City. They discuss the 90s prep they did, …

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Episode 4: "Yasmin, Part II" 12:39

4M ago12:39

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Once they reunite in the Netherlands, Yasmin and her family spend nearly a year living in refugee camps before getting refugee status and a new place to live in Amsterdam. Yasmin describes the Netherlands as her second home, but never stopped dreaming about returning to her homeland. That is ... until she made that dream a reality all on her own.…

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Spotlight Episode: Yarn Barn of Kansas 59:37

4M ago59:37

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When Susan Bateman first opened Yarn Barn of Kansas in 1971, a woman starting a small business couldn’t get a credit card in her own name. Weavers like her had a hard time finding yarns, tools, and other supplies, some of which were only available from overseas, and she thought there must be an opportunity to bring fiber artists more of what they n…

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Episode 3: "Yasmin, Part I" 15:16

4M ago15:16

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Yasmin's life in Syria is permanently altered when protests and war break out in 2011. It quickly becomes clear that they won't be able to remain in their homeland and will become refugees. Yasmin is twelve years old at the time the war began. She would soon join her family on a journey through the Middle East, trying to find another place they can…

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108. 🎸 Airheads (1994) w/ Longtime Friend Steve Herrera 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

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Dan & Manny welcome back longtime friend & Nostalgia Test Podcast All-star Steve Herrera to put the 1994 comedy Airheads to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! If you love rock music, hilarious one-liners, the 90s, & a sophisticated reimagining of Die Hard, well, Airheads is none of these things! Steve put it perfectly when he said, “[Airheads] c…

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Rebecca Mezoff (classic) 38:00

4M ago38:00

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There may be no other type of textile that is more art and craft at the same time than tapestry weaving. Tapestry allows the weaver to create images with simple tools, but the skills and materials in tapestry are generally hard-wearing. You might find a tapestry on the floor as a rug as often as on a wall as a piece of art. Rebecca Mezoff became a …

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Dennise Kowalczyk's of ShePVD, CTD Creative Consulting, The Adventure Broad, and Dames Who Dine 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

In this week’s episode, we are joined by the multi-talented Dennise Kowalczyk, the brain behind CTD Creative Consulting LLC, and the adventurous spirit known as The Adventure Broad, along with several initiatives like Cocktails & Conversations, ShePVD, and Dames Who Dine. Join Dennise, Chris, and Jenna as they dive into the art of crafting a joy-fi…

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Episode 2: "Mohamed, Part II" 14:25

4M ago14:25

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Mohamed arrives to the Netherlands in hopes of being accepted as a political refugee. He learns that arriving to the Netherlands is only the beginning of this new leg of his journey, as he adapts to life in western Europe, far from family and friends.By LJK

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