Best Lir Podcasts (2024)

Send us a text Join us tonight as Erica a wends ‘snailward’ home through a heavy rain storm - recorded, aptly enough, during another heavy rain storm! Hear also about our adventures with a drowning pigeon. Journal entry: 3rd September, Tuesday “Cruising through a Hiroshige Woodblock print; Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge. Even the reeds look …

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Short Story #16 - The Princess Who Never Smiled 5:08

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Thanks for listening! Sorry for rambling in the beginning and the glitch when reading lol. Iitsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtakuBy thejrockfreak

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Shot through with wonder (First glimpse of the sea) 30:48

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Send us a text Traditionally, August has been the time for Britons to head off to the seaside for their annual holiday. This week’s episode celebrates this custom and causes me to reconsider the momentous moment when I saw the sea for the first time. Journal entry: 23rd August, Friday “All night the winds blew; Battering and hooliganing Around the …

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Around The Reel - Alabama Action! with Steve Moon and Ginger Cressman 1:13:11

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On today's show we chat with director Steve Moon and Actress Ginger Cressman about their new film "Diamond", a story about an alcoholic singer whose life has not turned out as she has dreamed. What's crazy about this feature length film is that Steve got this movie shot in one day!! We discuss how that was accomplished and we also chat more about w…

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Holiday Interlude (& the Cap'n's Dad) 31:06

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Send us a text We’re on HOLIDAY! And so, a rather truncated and spur of the moment podcast tonight. However, join us as we enjoy a spot of tranquillity canal-style. We also hear a lovely story from one of our long-time listeners and lock-wheelers. Journal entry: 25th July, Thursday “The sun flashes off the canal in a shimmering dance of light. Swee…

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Short Story #15 - A Night In The Black Forest by A.Coster 9:15

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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy. Story: https://short-story.me/stories/romance-stories/1710-a-night-in-the-black-forest Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtakuBy thejrockfreak

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Meursault's Walk & Mine (Dad's ashes) 46:27

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Send us a text Join me tonight as I recount a strange and rather unnerving experience that I had just over a week ago, of feeling as if I were walking in the footsteps of Meursault, the main character of one of my favourite books, Albert Camus’ The Outsider. Please note that this episode contains themes relating to death and cremation. Journal entr…

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Short Story #14 - Mrs Briton's Secret by MegaParsec 3:48

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Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy. Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Story: https://short-story.me/stories/mystery-stories/1713-mrs-briton-s-secretBy thejrockfreak

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Spun by Wonderment (above Hemel Hempstead) 34:27

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Send us a text There are times that can touch us deeply. Very often they are not about finding a place of peace or somewhere outstandingly beautiful. It is something else. Something beyond these things. It is about encountering something wonderful, and being spun by wonderment. Join us tonight as we recover from dragging a very smelly and wet dog o…

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Around The Reel - "The Message" with Jeffery Messenger 1:14:59

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Today on our show we sit down with musician, rapper, writer and actor Jeffery Messenger for one of the wildest conversations we've ever had on Around The Reel. Jeffery shares with us his insights on art, music, film and then goes deep into a message that will stimulate your thinking and make you question a lot of things you think you know! Definite…

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Living inside the Seasons 34:01

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Send us a text This episode was inspired by a sentence in Beth Kempton's Wabi Sabi and explores how calendars can connect us more closely to the world around us. Join us tonight as we explore the year through the eyes of some Japanese poets and celebrate the unfolding of the summer. Journal entry: 25th June, Tuesday “First day this summer Of real h…

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Short Story #13 - Road Trip Ruined by Cheeto Rat 6:33

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Thanks for listening! Story: https://short-story.me/stories/fantasy-stories/1550-road-trip-ruined Booksie: https://www.booksie.com/users/jrockfreak-346820 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/133770762-davius Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtakuBy thejrockfreak

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Around The Reel - The Horrorverse! with Cast & Crew! 1:02:56

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On today's episode we sit down with some of the cast & crew from our new film Jason Voorhees: The Hunt! From Jason Brooks and Logan Cannon to Jon Meggison and many others we chat all things Horrorverse and more! The biggest question we dive into is "Do you find the work you do satisfying to yourself?" "Can you give yourself credit for the gift you …

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The Children of the Children of Lir 41:54

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Send us a text Join us on a wet and windy night as, tonight, we listen the strange and untameable tale of Fionnghuala, Oadh, Fiacra and Conn, the children of Lir, and meet up with our own (children of the) children of Lir who share their own wild mythologies. I also give an explanatory statement about the YouTube podcast channel. Journal entry: 11t…

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Around The Reel - "Be A Qualifier!" with Dorian Vasquez 55:58

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Today we chat with filmmaker Dorian Vasquez and discuss his new film Porch Pirate currently on its way to Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms! Dorian is a self taught filmmaker and has completed his first feature which is a huge step in the right direction to success! Our conversation travels down multiple topics: film school, distribut…

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A Sunday Morning in May 32:34

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Send us a text Sometimes episodes have a mind of their own and take you to unplanned places they think you need to go. This is one of those episodes. One ‘soft’ Sunday morning in May in John Clare country. Journal entry: 31st May, Friday “Standing looking south-west Across the vale. Four ducks circle above the water. Then swoop down and land in uni…

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Around The Reel - Find Your Inspiration! with Jan Jalenak 1:01:34

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Today we sit down and chat with filmmaker Jan Jalenak about her new film Shattering, a fantastic short she's currently pushing through the filmmaking circuit! Jan discusses how she got into filmmaking and how life's adventures never stopped her from becoming a filmmaker! We also dive into facing your fears, sharing your work and how difficult that …

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Around The Reel - "The Real Rat!" with Luke Hristou 1:23:50

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On today's episode we chat with filmmaker Luke Hristou and discuss his upcoming pilot Real Rat - a series that he's created to celebrate the basketball community in Spokane Washington! Right now Luke and our own Coach Rick have set out on the adventure to get this series made! From conception to crowdfunding, we find out why Luke's passion about th…

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Short Story #12 : Cornswell The Witch Written by Luna Woods 7:19

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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy. Link to story: https://www.short-story.me/stories/horror-stories/1712-cornswell-the-witch My Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/133770762-daviusBy thejrockfreak

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First Impressions (On canal life) 35:03

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Send us a text In tonight’s episode we meet a couple of beautiful spring flowers with some fearsome reputations and go about spring cleaning a very messy and cluttered boat with the help of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Journal entry: 8th May, Wednesday. “A May evening of golden haze And drifting willow down And the busy day winds down…

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Around The Reel - Change The World With Your Vision! with Bayou Bennett & Daniel Lir 1:15:56

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On today's show we welcome filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, a husband and wife Dream Team! These guys have taken the filmmaking world by storm and create films that not only entertain but have a message! We discuss their film "Connection" and dive into the motivation behind their work, their team and how they've accomplished some of the mos…

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Around The Reel - Fail-Try Again- Fail Better! with Cheryl Crooks 1:01:46

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We here at Around The Reel have always been a bit skeptical of film festivals. Are they just a money grab piggybacking off of filmmakers hard work? Throwing out useless award titles to get you to submit your film? Well, our guest today runs a very respectable and prestigious festival and she's proved otherwise! Today we welcome Cheryl Crooks the Ex…

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Around The Reel - "Enjoy The Process!" with Erik Franklin 1:16:56

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Today we chat with filmmaker Erik Franklin and discuss his upcoming film "Don" which is currently raising funds on Indiegogo! Erik chats with us about all things filmmaking especially the dynamics on sets, working with actors and dealing with fallout. We also have some fun talking Star Wars, horror films and so much more! One of the best interviews…

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The Dusts of Winter (Spring Cleaning) 36:30

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Send us a text In tonight’s episode we meet a couple of beautiful spring flowers with some fearsome reputations and go about spring cleaning a very messy and cluttered boat with the help of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Journal entry: 20th April, Saturday “A ring of coltsfoot heads has been placed In the crevice of an oak-beam used as …

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Around The Reel - "Free Your Mind!" with Harrison Jones & Tim Luna 1:01:55

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On today's show we have the pleasure to chat with actor Harrison Jones & filmmaker Tim Luna! The team behind the new short film Thirty2! Such a pleasure meeting these two passionate creatives and watching their film! We discuss multiple topics on the show today including: their experience making the film, today's society and how hard it can be to n…

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Around The Reel - "The Art Of Serendipity!" with Ward Serrill 52:38

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Today we sit down with documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill and chat about his new film Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation! The film follows Bill Porter through the art of Chinese translation and his quest to find hermits in the Zhongshan Mountains. It's a story about enlightenment through poetry! During our discussion we find…

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Just shadows on a summer lawn 19:43

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Send us a text For us the river of the year has, so far, been roaring and fierce. It is difficult, at times, to see the bank or to even know whether we are floating or sinking. However, that is only one small part of the picture. What follows is a rather incoherent attempt to find coherence amid the noise. Journal entry: 10th April, Wednesday “This…

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Around The Reel - "Filmmaking Religiously!" with Steve Eaton 1:01:06

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Today's part 2 of our premiere weekend for Samantha Hanna's new documentary A Will And A Way! On this episode we sit down at the K Diamond K Guest Ranch and rant about religion, film festivals and how wonderful Sam's new doc truly is! It's quite remarkable where our conversations lead but for some reason, they all make sense... at least for us! Pro…

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Around The Reel - "A Will And A Way!" with Samantha Hanna 1:01:38

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On today's show we are live from the K Diamond K Guest Ranch in Republic Wa where Samantha Hanna premiered her new documentary "A Will And A Way!" We dive into the emotion behind the film during our conversation, why it was important for her to make and as usual, steer way off course into some very hilarious conversations! Steve Eaton also joins us…

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Around The Reel - The Mirror Of Capitol Hill! with Tony James 1:20:57

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Today we take Around The Reel on the road to Capitol Hill located in Seattle Wa and have a furiously fun conversation with creative Tony James! Tony is a DIY multimedia artist! Actor, singer/songwriter, podcaster, videographer the list goes on... Our discussion takes us around the spectrum of his art to the nostalgic area of the city, relationships…

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Around The Reel - "Chase That Dream!" with Matt McKinney 1:26:06

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Today we chat with filmmaker Matt McKinney and dive into multiple topics including allowing freedom to artists, writing and the 100 hour rule. 18 minutes a day is all it takes! Can you discipline yourself to set a schedule that allows you to work on your craft daily for 18 minutes? Imagine what that may do for you and your dream! Commitment is key …

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Short Story #11 - Moving Day by Laura Shell 6:05

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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy the story. Link to story: https://www.short-story.me/stories/horror-stories/1655-moving-day Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwYLvtDcQ31ZDhLZjCs1Pw Photo by RDNE Stock project from PexelsBy thejrockfreak

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On Surveys and Winter Warmth (Listeners' questions - 6) 34:02

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Send us a text As the slow march of Spring travels along the canal and towpaths, tonight I answer two more questions: How do we keep the boat from freezing when we have to leave it unattended, and how long does it normally take to buy a narrowboat? Journal entry: 7th March, Thursday. “A grey wind blows From a grey sky Troubling the surface Of the c…

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Around The Reel - American Grail! with Andy Sarjahani & Mark Michaels 57:54

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On today's podcast we sit down with the creative minds behind a new documentary entitled "American Grail A Quest For The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and Mark Michaels break down their experience making this fascinating film and how it took Mark 17 years to finalize his adventure. We discuss the process of getting this film mad…

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Walking Home (In fading light) 34:14

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Send us a text As a family, we gained a reputation for the way our 'short walks' often turned into marathon hikes which invariably meant staggering home long after dark (usually without a torch). In this week’s episode I reminisce on the lessons learnt, their prescient significance, and living in a culture that does growing old and dying so astonis…

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Around The Reel - "Fear Regret More Than Failure!" with The Tribe 1:13:41

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Today we celebrate our 4 years with episode #200 of Around The Reel! Join us for the fun as multiple talented artists join us live to celebrate creativity, pursuing the dream and more importantly... supporting one another through this crazy journey! Ladies and Gentleman, thank you for supporting our show and we are proud to continue this radio show…

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Around The Reel - "Be Authentic!" with Heather Older 1:03:25

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Today we chat with filmmaker and director of the McMinnville Short Film Festival Heather Older! It's Heather's second year leading this 13 year film festival in Oregon and she shares with us the success it's had in her community and worldwide! Filmmakers are always in search of a way to showcase their work and network with other likeminded folks an…

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Around The Reel - "There Is No Secret Sauce!" with Skyler Mullins 1:17:33

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On todays show we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker and entrepreneur Skyler Mullins! Skyler has created his own brand and company "Influence Media" and with that was able to leverage his creativity and make it into a profitable business. As most indie artists know, its tough to make it financially in this industry. We ask Skyler how he was a…

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Rough Crossings 34:57

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Send us a text Welcome aboard the NB Erica on a wet winter’s night. It is a perfect night to snuggle down and listen to JM Synge’s turn of the 20th century accounts of his travels to the Aran Islands in a small currach on stormy seas. Journal entry: 14th February, Wednesday (St. Valentine’s Day) “Outside, No coat, On the hill that runs down to the …

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Around The Reel - "The Documentary Experience!" with Elizabeth Leiter 1:05:31

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On todays show we have the pleasure to speak with filmmaker Elizabeth Leiter the director of 399: Queen of the Tetons! This documentary follows the life of world famous Grizzly 399 as she attempts to raise four cubs and deal with the interactions humans have with nature. Elizabeth has been working on tv and films for a good long while and this week…

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Around The Reel - "Separate Yourself From Your Art!" with Caden Butera 1:22:34

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It's always a pleasure to talk with filmmakers and today is no exception. Writer/Director Caden Butera joins us for an engaging conversation about cinematic filmmaking, working with actors, dealing with criticism and how he's built a team of professional colleagues that truly add flare to the craft. An Idaho native, Caden has created some amazing f…

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Around The Reel - "Writing In The Moment!" with Logan Cannon 1:15:21

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On today's podcast we sit down with actor, writer and friend Logan Cannon. Now when we first met Logan we thought he was just an actor... we were wrong. After reading his new script "Dead West" we realized that Logan not only is a creative actor but one helluva storyteller. We dive into his screenplay, his techniques, taking notes and what exactly …

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Around The Reel - "Cancel Cancel Culture!" with Chase Dudley 1:24:24

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On today's podcast we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker & entrepreneur Chase Dudley! Now Chase has been making films since he was a kid and has continued down the indie film journey for a long while. Inspired by the films Scream and Child's Play, Chase has not only managed to build his film catalog but has also managed to build a vast audien…

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Short Story #10 - Vanishing Echoes 7:42

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Thanks for listening! Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/133770762-davius Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtakuBy thejrockfreak

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I Felt the Anchor Shift (An Update) 26:06

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Send us a text It has been a rather tempestuous year so far! Currently, I am many miles from the boat and have not been able to record any podcasts. I have rather rushed this episode out to update you on the reasons why I have been so quiet of late and to bring you up to date with what has been happening. Apologies for the sound quality of this epi…

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Around The Reel - "You Really Gotta Love It!” with Armen Kevorkian 1:09:12

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On todays podcast we have the pleasure to chat with Director and Visual Effects Supervisor Armen Kevorkian! Armen has done a ton of work from The Flash, Supergirl, Titans and also one of our favorite shows Banshee! He shares with us his story and how he got his foot in the door as an intern, how he took whatever job he could to learn the business a…

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Around The Reel - "Keep Going!" with Charles Lawson 1:29:09

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We're back! And welcome to 2024! The last year has been a tremendous ride for us all and not always a pleasant one. But isn't that what it's all about? Balance, devotion, love, passion, pain, loss, triumph, failure... wash, rinse repeat? On today's show we recap our year and especially the life of our producer, friend and brother Charles Lawson. It…

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The Christmas Eves of Childhood 30:51

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Send us a text You are invited to join us for a very special episode as we celebrate Christmas Eve onboard the Erica and remember the Christmas Eves of our childhood. Journal entry: 21st December, Thursday, Winter Solstice “The year’s turning And the longest night. There’s a rough wind And angry skies. The polestar oak Finally felled. The ducks don…

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Afloat with Maggie (Listeners' questions - 5) 32:20

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Send us a text You have seen the Instagram photographs/videos of happy boat-dogs gambolling along summer towpaths, dense with colour and sunshine, or happily curled up in front of cosy fires, but what is the reality of sharing a boat with a dog really like, especially in the winter? Journal entry: 15th December, Friday. “All night, The owls echoed …

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