Best Mr Invisible Podcasts (2024)

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Leveling Up with Venus Sky Trap 1:11:24

43m ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Hello Hotboxers! This week we sit down with local youth, Venus Sky Trap, to talk about leveling up from a recreational juniors league to a recreational adult league. Be sure to visit cominghotintothebox.com for merch, episode mentions, and podcast news! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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Robin Wall Kimmerer And Alice Vincent, Live at Conway Hall 1:15:02

2h ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Due to phenomenal demand, 5x15 has programmed an additional London event with leading author and ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer. Don't miss the chance to hear this extraordinary writer share her unique perspectives on plants, ecology and the natural world. She will be in conversation with Alice Vincent- author of Rootbound- at Conway Hall on May 30t…

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The Art of the Olympics 34:02

25m ago34:02

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are currently under way, and we thought we’d play two stories from the 99% Invisible archives about the art of the Olympics. First up, a story about the design and iconography of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Then, Kurt Kohlstedt tells us about Olympic poetry. The Art of the Olympics…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall On How To Eat 30 Plants A Week 59:07

30m ago59:07

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5x15 is delighted to announce a special event in June with beloved chef, writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Hugh will be speaking with cross-bench peer and 5x15 co-founder Rosie Boycott about food, health, and his new book How to Eat 30 Plants a Week.Leading nutritionists have confirmed that when it comes to eating plants, diversit…

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THAT'S A WRAP FOR ROLLER CON 2024 1:22:33

41m ago1:22:33

1:22:33

We are back from VEGAS BABY!!!!! Come hang out with us while we break down all the things Roller Con 2024! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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Duel 59:30

42m ago59:30

59:30

This month Evan and Jeff get lost in the desert with 1971's Duel. Written by Richard Matheson and directed by a young Steven Spielberg, does this movie hold up or will it fall apart like an early 70s Plymouth Valiant? Download today to find out.

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George Monbiot On The Invisible Doctrine 1:01:10

1h ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Join 5x15 for an explosive online event with leading writer and thinker George Monbiot on his #1 Sunday Times bestseller The Invisible Doctrine in conversation with Rosie Boycott.How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists?We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives: our education and our jobs; our healthcare and o…

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The 2024 Olympics Spectacular 40:33

17m ago40:33

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From TV commercials and branded soda cans to Emily in Paris spon-con, the Olympics are once again everywhere. In the Olympic spirit, we’re bringing you four stories about the games in all their international, theatrical glory. In the first story, Christopher Johnson introduces the obscure, non-traditional sports from a forgotten part of Olympic his…

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The Power Broker #07: Sec. Pete Buttigieg 2:42:47

31m ago2:42:47

2:42:47

NEWS: We've got 99PI Power Broker Breakdown merch! Visit 99pi.org/store. This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is …

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A River Runs Through Los Angeles 43:36

3d ago43:36

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When you hear the word "river," you probably picture a majestic body of water flowing through a natural habitat. Well, the LA River looks nothing like that. Most people who see it probably mistake it for a giant storm drain. It's a deep trapezoidal channel with steep concrete walls, and a flat concrete bottom. Los Angeles was founded around this ri…

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As Slow As Possible 41:51

4d ago41:51

41:51

When you go to a concert, you might try to get there right when the doors open. Or perhaps you take your time and skip the opening act. But generally, you want to be there when the show starts. In February, everyone who went to a concert in Halberstadt, Germany, showed up 23 years late. The performance is of a piece called ORGAN2/ASLSP. ASLSP stand…

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Rule Number One: Don't be a D*ck 1:12:56

6d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Hey there Beautiful Hotboxers! This week we chat about what has worked for the derby community to create and maintain positive morale in a roller derby league. If you have any tips and tricks on how to foster positive morale within a league we would love to hear from you! Drop us a note at cominghotintothebox.com. Support the Show.…

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The Containment Plan (rebroadcast) 26:01

11d ago26:01

26:01

It’s hard to overstate the vastness of the Skid Row neighborhood in Los Angeles. It spans roughly 50 blocks, which is about a fifth of the entire downtown area of Los Angeles. It’s very clear when you’ve entered Skid Row. The sidewalks are mostly occupied by makeshift homes. A dizzying array of tarps and tents stretch out for blocks, improvised liv…

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PUTTING THE "N" IN NSO WITH MIKE SUMNOYZ 1:28:38

1M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

HEY HEY HEY HOTBOXERS!!!! This week we chat with Mike SumNoyz from Angel City Roller Derby about Recruiting and Retaining Officials. Some great references: https://www.sayyestoofficiating.com/ https://officiallyhuman.com/ If you would like in on some amazing conversations with Mike and other knowledgeable officials please join our discord!!! You ca…

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Backfired: The Vaping Wars 52:55

18d ago52:55

52:55

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead—or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world…

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MAZZ'S BAG-O-NUTS 1:13:20

23d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Hey Hotboxers!!! This week we are joined by our dear friend Mazz from Roaring Fork Roller Derby located in beautiful Colorado! Sit back and relax while we talk about a bunch of topics from Pride Cup to Regional Championships! visit our website cominghotintothebox.com to learn more about Pride Cup or browse our merch! follow us on instagram @coming_…

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The Power Broker #06: Mike Schur 2:58:55

26d ago2:58:55

2:58:55

This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic…

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Category 6 39:06

25d ago39:06

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After Hurricane Camille caused widespread death and destruction along the US Gulf Coast in 1969, two scientists created the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale as a way to quickly warn the public when dangerous storms were on the way. Today, we’re still using the scale and its system of ranking storms as Categories 1 to 5. But in the 55 years since…

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The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars 35:46

1M ago35:46

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The leaf blower is one of the most hated objects in the modern world. They’re loud, they pollute, and… how important is a leafless lawn anyway? In a lot of towns and cities, the gas-powered leaf blower has been banned. In others, there are strict guidelines on where and when they can be used. In Los Angeles, California, the leaf blower has never go…

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5x15 Presents: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

5x15 is delighted to announce an exclusive event with leading author Robin Wall Kimmerer, in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.Robin Wall Kimmerer's internationally bestselling books, Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss, not only teach us about the biology of different organisms, but show us other ways of living in the world. It is through ce…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 7 Invisible Illness and Cheese...the Silent Killers 1:14:45

1M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We are at it again Hotboxers! Coming at you with another Mental Health Toolbox Episode! This week we sit down with Singular Theyhem (Lars) of Crow City Roller Derby and Rose City Roller Derby, Back Ally Brawler of Connecticut Roller Derby, and Mohamed I'lleatcha (Mo) of Hartford Area Roller Derby. Each guest brings their own perspective of dealing …

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Fact Checking the Supreme Court 44:13

1M ago44:13

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For a long time, the Court operated under what was called Legal Formalism. Legal formalism said that the job of any judge or justice was incredibly narrow. It was to basically look at the question of the case in front of them, check that question against any existing laws, and then make a decision. Unlike today, no one was going out of their way to…

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Lauren Child On Smile 14:56

1M ago14:56

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Lauren Child is an English children’s author and illustrator best known for her book series the Charlie and Lola picture books, which were adapted into a BAFTA-winning children’s television show, and the Clarice Bean series, which has sold over 7 million copies and won legions of fans over the world who have grown up with Clarice. Child won the ann…

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OWNING YOUR PLACE W/ SMACKAGAWEA 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Hello Friends, Acquaintances and most importantly HOTBOXERS! This week we sit down with Smackagawea from Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, Team Michigan, and Kalamazoo Rollerderby! The book Smacks mentions is: The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way Don't forget to send us your derby stories at cominghotintothebox@gmail.com and check o…

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Dorian Lynskey On Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About The End Of The World 15:08

1M ago15:08

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Dorian Lynskey writes about music, film, books and politics for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, the New Statesman, GQ, Billboard, Empire, and Mojo. His first book was 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs. A study of thirty-three pivotal songs with a political message, it was NME's Book of the Year and a 'Music Bo…

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The Elephant Man 58:37

2M ago58:37

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This month the Classic Film Jerks overcome microphone and connection issues to travel to Victorian England with David Lynch's The Elephant Man. Is it a classic? Why did it take 44 years for Evan to watch this film? Listen to find out.

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Uptown Squirrel [update] 30:26

2M ago30:26

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In late 2018, two hundred people gathered at The Explorer’s Club in New York City. The building was once a clubhouse for famed naturalists and explorers. Now it’s an archive of ephemera and rarities from pioneering expeditions around the globe. But this latest gathering was held to celebrate the first biological census of its kind –an effort to cou…

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Clover Stroud On The Giant On The Skyline 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

Clover Stroud is a writer and journalist, writing regularly for The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Saturday and Sunday Telegraph, among others. She also hosts a popular podcast called Tiny Acts of Bravery. Her first book, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. Her critically acclaimed second book, My Wild and Sleepless Nights…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 6: 3 Bipolar Wolves Howling at the Moon 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Hey hey hey Hotboxers! We are coming at you with another episode of our Mental Health Toolbox Series! This week we sit down with Violet Tendencies of Boston Roller Derby to discuss navigating roller derby and life with Bipolar 2. The Shirt: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Adult-T-Shirt-Green/dp/B007I4HI1K/ref=asc_df_B007I4HI1K/?gad_source=1&h…

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Johann Hari On Magic Pill 16:45

2M ago16:45

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Johann Hari is the author of three previous internationally bestselling books, translated into 40 languages. His TED talks have been viewed over 80 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan, Elton John, Hillary Clinton and Steven Bartlett. He was also the executive producer of a…

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The Lost Subways of North America 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Los Angeles actually used to have a massive electric railway system in the early 1900s, called the Red Car. Jake Berman, the author of The Lost Subways of North America, tells us about how, time after time, when North American cities seemed just inches away from having a robust, utopian future of fast, reliable, and convenient public transportation…

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THE GREAT SKATE MAKE UP/ BREAK UP OF 2024 WITH FREIGHT TRAIN 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Hey hey hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with the one and only FREIGHT TRAIN! If you are interested in having Freight Train come to you please email her at Freighttraincoaching@gmail.com You can follow Freight Train on Instagram @ahsinity Don't forget to send us your Roller Derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Support the Show.…

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The Power Broker #05: Brandy Zadrozny 2:11:53

2M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a…

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Blueprints for Personal and Professional Fulfillment with Architect Darguin 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Send us a Text Message. When courage and architecture intersect, you find Darguin, an architect from the Dominican Republic whose life story is as structurally complex as the buildings he designs. In our latest episode, Darguin shares his triumphs and trials, from his childhood influenced by the strong women in his life to his bold move to the U.S.…

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Rocket Man 40:20

2M ago40:20

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In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wonder... why did they fall off the radar? 582- Rocket Man…

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Support and Protect Trans Athletes! 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Hello all you wonderful HOTBOXERS!!! This week we sit down with Curley Fry and Biscuits of the Long Island Roller Rebels and Gabriella Larios of the NYCLU. We discuss the current lawsuit brought against Nassau County in New York to fight against an executive order put in place by County Executive Blakeman prohibiting transgender girls and women fro…

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Aza's Candid Reflections: Unveiling the Invisible Battles of Mental Health and Healing Through Community Support 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Send us a Text Message. When Aza returned to our podcast, little did we know the depth of vulnerability he was prepared to share. The scars of anxiety, depression, and PTSD are often invisible, but Aza doesn't shy away from revealing the impact these battles have on his daily life, navigating the complexities of mental health since his college days…

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It's Howdy Doody Time! 37:16

3M ago37:16

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The Howdy Doody Show is one of those pieces of 1950s ephemera that has come to symbolize mid-century American childhood. For over a decade, every weeknight at 5pm, kids all across the country would sit down in front of their parents’ tiny televisions and take in the wild west adventures of Buffalo Bob and his puppet sidekick Howdy Doody. The show w…

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Suzi Ronson On Me And Mr Jones 16:32

2M ago16:32

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Suzi Ronson is an author, songwriter, and former hairdresser and stylist. At fifteen, she left school and enrolled in the Evelyn Paget College of Hair and Beauty, going on to become Davi…

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Breaking and Entering with Auntie Matter 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hey Hey Hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with Auntie Matter aka Elizabeth Holden from Madison Roller Derby! We talk about the YA Novel Aunty wrote "Mighty Millie Novak" that will be coming out August 2024! Auntie's website: elizabeth-holden.com Mighty Millie Novak : elizabeth-holden.com/millie links to purchase the book at various retailers, a…

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BONUS- Towers of Silence: Vulture Conservation 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

Recently we published an episode called Towers of Silence. It's about how the Parsis in India are grappling with the loss of vultures and how it changed something very intimate and meaningful for the community. It was reported by our own Lasha Madan and it is epic and it is beautiful. So first of all, go listen to that story if you haven't heard it…

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Gold Diggers of 1933 55:12

2M ago55:12

55:12

Evan and Jeff partake in a little Pettin' in the Park as they watch 1933's Gold Diggers of 1933. Is it a classic? Does one jerk deny being a vintage pornography connoisseur? How much did hats cost in 1933? All will be revealed on this months episode.

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Andrew O’Hagan On Caledonian Road 12:39

2M ago12:39

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Andrew O’Hagan is one of the most exciting and serious chroniclers of our times. Born in Glasgow, he has been nominated for the Booker Prize three times, was voted one of Granta’s Best o…

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Mr. Yuk 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Mr. Yuk is a neon green circular sticker with a cartoon face on it. His face is scrunched up with his eyes squeezed tight and his tongue is sticking out of its mouth. It's the face you make when you taste something disgusting. He's the pictorial embodiment of the sentiment of yuck. Aptly enough: he was designed to be the symbol for hazardous substa…

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Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster On Nostalgia: A Biography 12:16

3M ago12:16

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster has worked at McGill University, at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and as a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Centr…

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Running with the Bulls 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

HEY-YO HOT BOXERS!!!! This week we chat about WFTDA Reginal Champs and the teams heading there! Make sure to visit our website cominghotintothebox.com for pod news and our merch store. You can also send us your derby stories at cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Be sure to check out our new discord server!!!! https://discord.gg/DFec3nne Support the Show…

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Philip Lymbery On Cultivated Meat: To Secure Our Future 14:00

3M ago14:00

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Philip Lymbery is Chief Executive of leading international farm animal welfare organisation Compassion in World Farming, as well as being a Visiting Professor at the University of Winche…

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Towers of Silence 1:11:25

3M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Situated right in downtown Mumbai, India is an area of about 55 acres of dense, overgrown forest. In one of the most populous cities in the world, this is a place where peacocks roam freely -- a space out of time. This forest is protected by a religious community. It has survived in a relatively undeveloped state in the middle of this gargantuan ci…

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EXTEME ROLLER DERBY PODCASTING 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Are you ready for some EXTREME roller derby talk?! Join us for some EXTREME topics while one of us is EXTREMELY jet lagged. Make sure to visit our webpage: Cominghotintothebox.com Send us your derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Don't forget to go out there and be an EXTREME goddamn delight! Support the Show.…

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The Power Broker #04: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2:39:33

4M ago2:39:33

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This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her…

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