Best Tall Grass Podcasts (2024)

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Hey, Grill, Heyyy! 27:45

4h ago27:45

27:45

We are relaunching one of our favorite summertime episodes and share a quick update! A delicious summertime meal on the grill does not require steaks or burgers or any beef or pork at all. In this episode, we discuss the steps we take to grill safely with alpha-gal syndrome. We share our favorite AGS-safe grilled meals, unexpected ways to spruce up…

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Episode 413: Nathan Vargo (Diva Fiddling and Flatfooting) 57:33

3h ago57:33

57:33

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Nathan Vargo. We recorded this on Sunday at his home in Pittsburgh. Tunes in this episode: Rat Cheese Under the Hill (0:34) Old Jake Gillie (18:28) Sally Ann (33:57) Sandy River Belle (45:14) Ernie Carpenter’s Shelvin’ Rock (53:50) Bonus Track: Bla…

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Aboard Belafonte 1:20:15

33m ago1:20:15

1:20:15

-- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter.By 59º North Sailing

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Create a mini meadow in your yard with ornamental grasses and hardy wildflowers 5:02

2h ago5:02

5:02

Hardy ornamental grasses that grow in Midwestern prairies and meadows can also do well in Vermont.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Episode 412: Alice Gerrard (Luther Davis' Fiddling, Tommy Jarrell's Potato Soup, and Identity Movements in Old Time) 52:25

33m ago52:25

52:25

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Alice Gerrard with special guests Tatiana Hargreaves and Reed Stutz. We recorded this at the beginning of July in Port Townsend, Washington. Tunes and songs in this episode: Train on the Island (1:12) Remember Us (Alice Gerrard original) (14:08) Ta…

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Ian Herbert Jones, Part 2 // Ocean Globe Race 1:50:05

18m ago1:50:05

1:50:05

Since his on the wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert Jones has raced 28000 miles and rounded cape horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of him joining the ocean globe race last minute at start in Southampton, and chasing the circumnavigation that escaped him during his golden globe. -- If you liked this conversation you'l…

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Ian Herbert Jones, Part 1 // Golden Globe Race 1:59:36

18m ago1:59:36

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Since his on the wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert Jones has raced 28000 miles and rounded cape horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of his remarkable golden globe race, from the last polishing of his boat at the start in France, to losing her to a storm in the south Atlantic. -- If you liked this conversation you'll L…

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Charlie Nardozzi answers gardeners' questions about roly poly bugs, corn plants and garlic trouble 4:57

1h ago4:57

4:57

Home gardeners in our region have plenty of questions when it comes to plants, trees and soil. Charlie Nardozzi answers some of them.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

3d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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Episode 411: Earl White (Green Grass Cloggers and Spreading the Old Time Gospel) 1:13:40

3d ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Earl White. We recorded this on Saturday in Port Townsend, Washington. Tunes in this episode: Cumberland Gap (0:30) Sopping Gravy (11:56) Four Miles to Cumberland (29:03) Uncle Noah Jamison (59:31) Polly Put the Kettle On (1:10:33) Bonus Track: Fid…

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Ways to keep the cucumber beetle from squashing your summer harvest 5:00

6d ago5:00

5:00

Cucumber beetles love to eat your cuke, squash and melon plants, leaving you with a smaller garden haul! Learn some methods to mitigate them from your home garden.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Authentic Beats: A Conversation with DJ Eric Rhodes about Mashing up Music and Life 39:32

13d ago39:32

39:32

Eric Rhodes isn’t just a high-performing TikTok DJ. He’s also a husband, father, and authentic storyteller. Through music, Eric found inspiration and discovered a passion for igniting joy in others. In this uplifting conversation, we get an inside peek at Eric’s inventive musical mashups and how he flipped the negative narrative to forge his own pa…

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Episode 410: Collin Stackhouse (Friend with a Podcast Tax and Health Care for All Oregon) 43:56

10d ago43:56

43:56

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Collin Stackhouse. We recorded this on Monday at my home in Portland, Oregon. Tune in this episode: Waverly (0:35) Salt River (8:08) 44 Gun (30:47) Narrative Arc/Utopia (Collin Stackhouse original) (34:31) Tommy Jarrell’s Cumberland Gap (40:51) Bon…

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

11d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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New hardy tree varieties coupled with a changing climate means Japanese maples can thrive here 4:47

13d ago4:47

4:47

Japanese maples are beloved for their interesting leaves, beautiful shape and vibrant color. They grow easily further south, but warming temperatures are allowing hardier varieties to thrive in New England.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Episode 409: Call Up in the Cool No. 4 58:24

28d ago58:24

58:24

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are a handful of listeners who called in with a question and a tune or song request because this is another Call Up in the Cool episode. Tunes in this episode: Last Chance (1:34) Policeman (25:40) Twenty Eighth of January (32:40) Kenny Baker's Sail A…

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Three kinds of heat-loving beans to grow now in Vermont 4:59

21d ago4:59

4:59

By now most gardeners have planted their bush and pole snap beans. These beans come in green, yellow or purple colors and are probably some of the easiest veggies to grow. With the hot weather returning, there are other beans that will not only enjoy the heat, but need it. Let's talk about sowing edamame, yard long beans and lima beans now to take …

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The Heart of the Matter: A Conversation with Charles Green, the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer S 58:46

23d ago58:46

58:46

The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tun…

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Episode 408: Northern Resonance (with Tall Poppy String Band) 54:09

26d ago54:09

54:09

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Anna Ekborg Hans-ers, Jerker Hans-ers, and Petrus Dillner of Northern Resonance, with special guests George Jackson and Morgan Harris! We recorded this in Viroqua, Wisconsin towards the end of our tour back in April. Tune in this episode: Pride o…

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Taming invasives, pruning lilac and tackling disease — Charlie Nardozzi answers gardeners' questions 4:54

29d ago4:54

4:54

Late spring's warmer temperatures, frequent sun and soaking rains provide the perfect growing conditions for home gardens. Charlie Nardozzi answers lots of gardeners' questions about their plants, trees, weeds and no-dig methods.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Episode 85: Dark Watchers 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Send us a Text Message. Those who venture into the wilderness often report a sense of being watched. A sudden chill. A feeling of dread, as though danger is following just behind. But for certain mountain travelers in Big Sur and remote Scotland, it’s not just a feeling–it’s knowing. Today, we’re sharing stories about Dark Watchers and the Big Grey…

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Episode 407: Steve Rosen (Banjo Whimsy) 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Steve Rosen. We recorded this at The Old Town School of Folk Music. Tune in this episode: Forked Deer (0:57) Chief O’Neill’s (13:08) Nail that Catfish to a Tree (Steve Rosen original) (26:52) Mississippi Sawyer (35:15) Mary Blacksmith (42:54) Bonus…

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More than folklore: Placing certain plants and flowers together can reduce pests and weeds 4:48

1M ago4:48

4:48

Home gardeners have been placing certain flowers and vegetable plants together for decades. (I see you, marigolds near tomatoes!) Now, scientific research shows companion planting can be beneficial.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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56 - Dutch Martin is back! 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

Dutch Martin is back again for another interview. He's talking about the principles of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis, and how they can help improve our mindset. Dutch is a lifelong learner dedicated to being a better person, husband, father, yoga instructor, and servant of his community. He says he really enjoys the journey by using emo…

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A Fresh Perspective: A Conversation with Peyton Owen on the Challenges and Wins of Living with AGS as a Teen. 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

Sixteen-year old Peyton Owen has been living with alpha-gal syndrome for years. She has courageously stepped into this new journey, ready to learn without giving up all the things she loves. In this episode, Peyton shares some of her own struggles and successes as a thriving teen, as well as her own tips and tricks for how to reinvent everyday life…

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Episode 406: Smack Young Walser (Sweet-tooth Fiddling) 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Smack Young Walser. We recorded this at his home in Minneapolis. Tune in this episode: Luther Davis’ Sugar in the Gourd (0:34) Dick Sand’s Hornpipe (11:35) Old Mother Logo (32:02) Gotta Get a Job (Dave Landreth original) (38:20) Poor Little Johnny’…

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Tall or small, grow cheery gladiolus and learn how to overwinter the bulbs 4:22

2M ago4:22

4:22

"Glads" are tall, showy perennials and are part of the iris family. Their tall stems flower with multiple blooms along the stalk and come in many colors and heights.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Episode 405: Bobcat Opossum (Tune Scavengers) 56:19

2M ago56:19

56:19

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Ellen Coplin and Sean Michael Hoffman of Bobcat Opossum. We recorded this at their home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tune in this episode: Charles Bee’s Old 22 (0:30) 12/31/23 (Sean Michael Hoffman original) (10:14) Bill Malley’s Polkas (25:03) South …

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With beer, wool and seashells, you can deter slugs from taking over your garden 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Wetter weather suits some garden critters, like slugs and snails. Slugs, especially, will eat your basil, lettuce, marigolds and more. Certain pesticide-free techniques can save your garden from becoming a slugfest this summer.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Open Season: Taylor Ernst, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, shares his AGS story. 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Back by popular demand! This week, we are rereleasing our episode with Taylor Ernst. If you didn’t catch it the first time, you won’t want to miss it now! Taylor, an avid hunter, spent months baffled by life-threatening symptoms before finally being diagnosed with AGS. Check out his story to hear how he's coping with alpha-gal syndrome by viewing l…

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Episode 404: Calvin Woodring (Old Time Harmonica) 45:13

2M ago45:13

45:13

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Calvin Woodring. We recorded this at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. Tune in this episode: Merriweather (1:08) Mama Blues (14:08) Zinger (21:47) The Walker Street Reel (35:51) Polecat Blues (41:11) Bonus Track: Rocky Road to Jordan The Stop and Lis…

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Go vertical to save space when growing summer squash this season 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Some garden plants grow quite large and take up lots of space, like cucumbers and pumpkins. But summer squash — like zucchini and yellow crookneck — can be grown vertically if you have limited real estate in your garden.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Episode 403: Lillian Werbin (Elderly Instruments) 51:11

2M ago51:11

51:11

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Lillian Werbin. We recorded this at Elderly Instruments in Lansing, MI. Tune in this episode: High on the Mountain (1:13) West Virginia, My Home (12:38) Red Rocking Chair (26:20) Darling Corey (42:30) Handsome Molly (48:07) Bonus Track: Troubles Vi…

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Heather Thomas // MAIDEN Skipper & OGR Winner 1:13:21

2M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Skipper Heather Thomas recently won the inaugural Ocean Globe Race aboard the iconic yacht MAIDEN. The crew made history again by becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race! At 27, Heather was the youngest skipper in this race and one of two female skippers. Emma and Heather talked about leadership, confidence, navigation and …

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Plant some flowering shrubs close to your house so you can enjoy their color and fragrance for years 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Their heady fragrance can transport you; plant tall or smaller flowering shrubs for color and scent all season.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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55 - Mtisunge Nwira 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

I met Mtisunge Nwira at a Community Counseling Center event, where I sit on the board of directors. She came into the room and her energy was immediately noticeable. Her cheerfulness is a sharp contrast to her wheelchair. Her past is a sharp contrast to her present. Learning about how her clothing line was a part of her healing journey is a very in…

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Be Relentless: A Conversation with Seth Togal, the Father Behind the ADINA Act. 55:07

2M ago55:07

55:07

Since his daughter Adina experienced a terrifying allergic reaction to the inactive ingredients in medication, Seth Togal has been on a mission to change labeling laws through the ADINA Act. Once passed, the ADINA Act will require drug labels to identify major food allergens or gluten-containing grain. Tune in now to hear Seth’s story of unwavering…

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Episode 402: Sweet Milk and Peaches (Midwestern Schottisches, Polkas, and Jigs) 50:26

2M ago50:26

50:26

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Liz Voz and Jesse Downs of Sweet Milk and Peaches. We recorded this last week in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Tune in this episode: Step Up, Susie (1:10) Little Red Barn (9:02) Grandma’s March (18:34) A Capital Ship (28:42) The Cuckoo Schottische (39:50) …

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Kristoffer Appelquist // 'Över Atlanten' TV Show 1:14:31

2M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Comedian Kristoffer Appelquist returns to the podcast to talk about his first trans-Atlantic passage with the Swedish reality TV show 'Över Atlanten.' Now in it's 6th season, the show — which puts celebrities onboard a big Swan with Whitbread skipper Gunnar Kranz for an Atlantic crossing — has become a huge hit. Kristoffer, Mia and I talk about how…

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Mow or no? Some lawncare tips to benefit pollinators 4:50

3M ago4:50

4:50

The trend of "No Mow May" follows the logic that leaving your whole lawn unmowed for the month can help pollinators. The birds, bugs and bees will use the overgrown weeds and flowers as food and shelter. Instead of doing this for a month then mowing it all down, consider dedicating a small portion of your yard to pollinators for the whole season.…

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54 - Dutch Martin 30:15

3M ago30:15

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I've met a lot of great people on LinkedIn, yet Dutch Martin immediately stood out as someone I needed to engage in conversation. And I wanted to record it. In fact, the interview went so well, I immediately booked him for a part 2. I invite you to tune in to this episode of 1 Luckygirliegirl, where Speaking Champion Dutch Martin shares his remarka…

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Episode 401: Keala Venema (Old Time Fiddle, Shamisen, and Chatting with Instruments) 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Keala Venema. We recorded this last week in Lansing, Michigan. Tune in this episode: Texas (1:04) Candy Girl (16:39) Cluck Old Hen (33:58) Julianne Johnson (39:52) Billy in the Lowground (44:38) Bonus Track: Big Scioty Follow Keala Venema on Instag…

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Episode 84: Sounds from Beyond 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Send us a Text Message. In the world of the paranormal, unexplained sightings–from UFOs and bigfoot to floating orbs–capture our collective imagination. But often, the real mystery lies in what we can’t see. Today, we’re sharing stories about sound anomalies.By A paranormal podcast with Seth & Christina

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August Sandberg // ISBJØRN Refit 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

August Sandberg is the owner and skipper of our beloved Swan 48 ISBJØRN, which has sailed over 60,000 miles since the beginning of 59º North. August lives outside Bergen, Norway, where the boat is now based, and recently finished overseeing a second major refit, which we had done at Vindö Marin on the west coast of Sweden on the famed boatbuilding …

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Long Gain: A Conversation with Ashley Fillmore, Founder of Metabolic Fix, on Women’s Health, Nutrition and Sustainable Fitness. 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

With a deep commitment to helping women better their lives, Ashley strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve. In this episode, Ashley shares her own story of resilience and how that led to her passion for helping women achieve sustainable transformation- both inside and out. You won’t want to miss …

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Episode 400: Emily Mann (Relaxed, Notey, G Tunes and Nashville Spring Distractions) 55:25

3M ago55:25

55:25

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Emily Mann. We recorded this yesterday in Nashville at the home of Rachel Baiman and George Jackson. Tune in this episode: Burl Hammons’ Shelvin’ Rock (0:46) Forks of Reedy (13:51) Clyde Davenport’s Sally Johnson (29:19) Long John (41:58) Hell Up C…

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Suzanne Heywood // Wavewalker: Breaking Free 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Suzanne Heywood was raised on a sailboat. What started as a three year circumnavigation with her family turned into a decade of living aboard, sailing, and struggling to get an education. Suzanne's book, 'Wavewalker,' tells the story of that voyage. In this episode, Emma and Suzanne talk about 'Wavewalker,' Suzanne's relationship to sailing now, an…

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Honoring Earth Day through everyday gardening habits 4:23

3M ago4:23

4:23

This Earth Day, embrace some more Earth friendly gardening practices, like reusing plastic pots, forgoing pesticides and planting pollinator friendly lawns.By Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Alex Laline // Clipper Round The World Skipper 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Alex Laline is a lifelong sailor and one of our full-time staff at 59º North. Growing up in a multinational family, he sailed dinghies as a kid in the UK, Spain and Indonesia, then got inspired to sail around the world when he saw an ad for the Clipper Round the World Race. As a teenager he saved all his money and joined Clipper as a paying crewmem…

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Episode 399: Ian Desiderio (Old Time Jam Democracy) 57:49

3M ago57:49

57:49

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Ian Desiderio. We recorded this yesterday at my home in Portland, OR. Tune in this episode: Chinquapin Hunting The Gray Funnel Line Short Song About God Being Spatial Awareness (Ian Desiderio original) Road to Malvern Farther Along Bonus Track: Joh…

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