Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions will recommence this Fall. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support
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Etymoleon, a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast, gets into the world of word history and origins. Join host Leon Bailey-Green as he researches and explores the historical and linguistic roots of words, names and phrases tied to diverse topics. Without claiming expertise in linguistics or history, Leon assumes the role of an avid researcher, presenting analyses of how words have evolved over time. Each episode unveils the journey of words, dissecting their transformations and connections to v ...
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15 Minute History is a podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in World History and US History. The discussions will be conducted by the award winning faculty and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Welcome to Journey Through Classical Piano, the podcast dedicated to helping people of all musical tastes and backgrounds discover the beauty of classical music. This bi-weekly podcast features concert-like musical experiences and in-depth exploration of classical compositions. Your host, classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim, brings the splendor of the classical music experience right to your living room or on the go in 15-minute segments. Let’s embark in the journey together!
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Join hosts Shea and Jody on the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast for a whimsical journey through Pacific Northwest history. Explore weird tales, wacky legends, and hilarious anecdotes that define the region's charm. With infectious laughter and boundless silliness, each episode promises entertainment and a deeper appreciation for PNW's unique quirks! Tune in weekly for laughter and exploration!
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News Du Jour is a 10-15 minute news summary on weekday mornings. We condense each day's news stories into a short daily recap and always relay the stories in a calm, digestible format. We cover everything from politics, to fashion, to art, to business, to tech, to celebrity, to world news and more. Be sure to subscribe so you to stay up to date with day-to-day unfolding news stories. Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/sugarfreemedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jewish Educator, Tour Guide, Story teller and all round fun guy! This podcast has been saved from being cancelled by kind donations, in order to support me visit: Ko-fi.com/scoutisrael Or Patreon.com/scoutisrael
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Welcome to the #1 Result for "real estate podcast show" on Google. New series starting in Spring 2024 called "Property Titans Podcast". Proud to have prepared over $1 billion of real estate wealth reports prepared across 🇨🇦 and the 🇺🇸. Get yours at RealEstateWealthReport.com. Rate this podcast via https://ratethispodcast.com/realestatepodcastshow Guests have included top real estate leaders, best selling Amazon authors, musicians, celebrities and many more. Are you my next featured podcast p ...
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Welcome to the family history guide for morons! Hey, we all have to start somewhere. Follow a beginner like yourself as we clumsily discover our past, enrich the present, and heroically map the future for generations to come. Leave me a voice message about your recent family history experiences at: anchor.fm/15minutegenealogist Or email me at: 15minutegenealogist@gmail.com
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Have you ever wondered about the fascinating lives of the saints? Every Single Saint is your one-stop podcast to explore the journeys of these holy men and women throughout Christian history. Join hosts Winston & Kaitlyn on a captivating adventure as we delve into the stories of every single saint, from the early years of Christianity (around year zero) all the way to the present day (2024 and beyond!). We'll discover their remarkable acts of faith, delve into their challenges and triumphs, ...
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LDS Scripture Podcast, Come, Follow Me and more topics. A happy medium between the academic and inspirational, this podcast is for the Disciple of Christ.
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A short overview of US history, created for my 8th grade students. Contact me at ushistoryin5@gmail.com Note: the "5 minutes or less applies" is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule.
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The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. There are fun lifestyle topics, a dash of history, a slice of humor, and more mixed into a buffet of topics you'll love to hear about. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund.
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At Podcasting and Platforms, we help you turn your passions into podcasts that build relationships. We tackle three problems on the show: 1. The struggle to get to episode one 2. How to get past the 9-month slump once you've started. 3. The overthinking and loneliness of content creation. We solve it by exploring the tools, techniques, and strategies you need to craft compelling shows that create meaningful culture around your niche by changing the metric of podcasting success from downloads ...
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Wings Over the Rockies has a new podcast! Based on our hit YouTube and PBS series of the same name, the Behind the Wings podcast will cover everything from aviation history to the future of space exploration with thought leaders and experts in the industry. This one's going to be cool!
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After a long day, do you just need a 15 minute break? Are you searching for something new? Does your life hand you more questions than answers? Join me in conversation about life as we journey through the unknown together.
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A short and snappy podcast regarding my thoughts and opinions as a TTRPG hobbyist and game designer. These short 10-15 minute episodes are designed to be nice and simple, something you can listen to while you do the dishes, or something. Contact me on Twitter at @jonmarkhicks
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University of Coruscant is a funny 15 minute, in-universe Star Wars audio drama covering everything from blasters to bounty hunters. Taught by a washed up holodrama star, grab a seat to enjoy all the Star Wars history and sound you can handle.
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Oh...You Didn't Know with Road Dogg Brian James and Casio Kid
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"Oh...You Didn’t Know" with Road Dogg Brian James and Casio Kid is more than a weekly podcast, it’s an entertainment extravaganza featuring one of the most outspoken, enthusiastic, entertainers in wrestling history, WWE Hall of Famer “BG” Brian James. Bringing his three decades of crowd popping, championship winning, Smackdown writing, and NXT producing experience to the microphone, James continues to do what he does best, speak with a voice that fans want to hear. Together, Dogg & Casio bri ...
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Dreams to Do: Bridge the Gap with Hope is NOT a Plan Big dreams stall without action. Host Kevin Pannell, with a history of success in Public Safety, Project Management, and Change Management, cuts through the fluff. Learn actionable strategies to bridge the dream-to-do gap. Get: - Real-world challenges & solutions - Winning plan frameworks - Success stories for inspiration - Results-oriented mindset Hope is NOT a Plan is your roadmap to lasting success. Stop hoping, start achieving! Subscri ...
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Welcome to the Post-Soviet Press Pod’s "10 Minutes on…" series, which condenses the key information you need to know about each of the 15 countries of the former USSR into a bitesize 10 minutes(ish).
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A group of friends discuss everything in pop culture and give their hot takes for everything under the sun.
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Three Keys to Imperturbability | Five-Minute Friday 16
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Even facing battlefield chaos, Ulysses S. Grant remained unshakable. Want that same unshakeable calm? In this episode, Three Keys to Imperturbability, Kevin Pannell shares three focus areas you can practice bringing more steadiness to your stressful times. Discover how mindfulness, stoicism, and faith can help you achieve imperturbability and navig…
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Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content. Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer. Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypo…
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Leadership Lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg | From the Archives
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The Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863. In Leadership Lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg, I share what I learned by touring the battlefield in 2019 as part of a Staff Ride leadership development course. Lessons include: Flexibility Indecision Ego Poor communication PACE Contingency Planning Thank you for listening to thi…
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Hoping all of you had a great Canada day long weekend! Now its time to celebrate another big moment. Congrats to the 4000+ Oakville, Burlington and area homeowners that have sold so far in 2024. Its been my pleasure helping many of you over the last 24 yrs and this report is the start of your success journey. To get the full scoop on what is happen…
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Episode 151: 1994 Year In Music Pt. 2, 1980s Children's Clothing Brands, Favorite Ice Cream Truck Treats, First TV Station(7-3-2024)
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Send us a Text Message. A look back at the second half of 1994's year in music. Some beloved children's clothing brands of the 1980s. Iconic ice cream truck treats. Episode 151 of the podcast is diving headlong into the Fourth of July weekend with boatloads of nostalgia. It starts with a look at how we dressed in the 1980s. Several quintessential b…
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Pickleball Pandemonium: Exploring Weird Northwest Sports
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Today, Shea & Jody dive into the weird and wonderful world of Northwest sports. Join us as we explore some of the region's most bizarre athletic endeavors, from octopus wrestling to the famed Pumpkin Regatta. Despite Shea's lack of enthusiasm for all things sports ball, its a fun and whimsical journey into the light side of the PNW. **Octopus Wrest…
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Horatio Nelson | Britannia’s God of War (Republish)
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During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team is republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode, Horatio Nelson, originally aired on February 20, 2023. He was on the quarterdeck when he realized it. The smoke was thick between the two ships and it was hard to make any sense of the melee. His men pushed forward against the …
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BIG UPDATE (with special help from August)
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Today on News Du Jour, we cover a big life update and changes to the show. — Connect with us: + WEBSITE: www.sugarfreemedia.co + INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/newsdujour.podcast + TIKTOK: www.TikTok.com/@newsdujour.podcast BECOME A PATRON (and listen ad free): www.patreon.com/sugarfreemedia SHOP MERCH: www.sugarfreemedia.co/shop News Du Jour is a 10…
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Ep 21: Sts Thecla, Eustace, Alexander I, Seraphia, and MORE (with the Peiserts)
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Send us a Text Message. Today we're joined by our good friends Wyatt and Leah Peisert. We feel incredibly blessed to have these dear married friends by our side. They show us every day what a beautiful and faith-filled marriage looks like. And so do many of the saints we talk about today! These saints were super fitting for each of us. We cover a L…
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This episode gets into the origins of sleep-related terminology. Starting with how synonyms for sleep such as rest, nap, slumber and ZZZs entered the English language, we explain a theory as to why it's "forty winks" instead of twenty, thirty or fifty. Learn why the Old English word for snore is connected to rooting for someone to win, and why Aust…
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Why wait for July 1st for fireworks! It was a $10M month in Toronto and the summer selling season is hotter than ever. Now is the time to make sure your listing is attracting the most qualified buyers. I have the formula to make that happen. Sign up now and lets get started. https://tally.so/r/nrK70l --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…
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In 1937, American politics was gripped by President Roosevelt’s court packing plan. Frustrated with what he perceived to be an aging, obstructionist Supreme Court, Roosevelt pressed congress to expand the court from 9 to 15 members. Stepping into the ensuing maelstrom was Texas congressman Hatton Sumners, chair of the House judiciary committee, all…
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Facing the End with Courage: My Dad's Example | Five-Minute Friday 15
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This week my family and I are gathering to remember my Father's life and legacy. As I prepared myself I recalled my Father's last week on Earth. I was reminded that we don't have to be a Viking, climb a mountain, or enter a boxing match to show courage. We, as regular people can show courage every day. In this Five-Minute Friday,…
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Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content. Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer. Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypo…
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Episode 150: Listener's Choice - 1988 Pizza Hut Training Video, K-Tel Music Compilations, Discontinued Cereals, Digital Music Origins(6-26-2024)
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Send us a Text Message. It's Listener's Choice as we celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast! All that is a part of this week's show was chosen by you, the listeners. Episode 150 kicks off with a new edition of the vintage employee training videos segment. This time we are going all the way back to 1988 to find out what goes into making pizzas at Piz…
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15 Minutes of Shame: The Best of the Worst of RDRH
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**Special Episode – The Funniest Moments and Behind-the-Scenes Antics** Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast! Today, we’re popping the cork on a bubbly mix of our funniest moments and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Join Shea and Jody as they let loose with champagne in hand, showcasing their most ridiculous, laugh-out-loud antics. **Lis…
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Episode 40 - Stunt Flying for Top Gun: Maverick
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Former F-18 and Blue Angels pilot, Scott Kartvedt, takes us behind the scenes of flying in Top Gun: Maverick. In this episode hear behind-the-scenes stories of how some of the most realistic flying scenes are made. Scott tells us about his time in the Navy, flying as a Blue Angel and on the Patriots Jet team, and "dogfighting" with a helicopter whi…
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Joan of Arc | Peasant, Warrior, Saint (Republish)
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During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team is republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode, Joan of Arc, originally aired on October 18, 2021. Arrows filled the sky above the battlefield and rained down on the French knights as they slogged through the mud in heavy armor. Their effect was devastating, and hundreds of …
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Ep 20: Sts Publius, Astius, Justus and Zaccheus of Jerusalem, Hermione, and MORE
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Every Single Saint! In this episode, join Winston and Kaitlyn as we uncover the fascinating stories of saints from history. We're diving deep into the lives of lesser-known saints like Publius, Astius, Justus and Zaccheus of Jerusalem, Hermione, and many more! From miraculous deeds to unexpected twists, get r…
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Nine Noble Viking Virtues for Project Managers to Consider When Leading Teams | From the Archives
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Sharing how Incident Management Team Members and Project Managers can apply the nine Viking virtues of Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance to fieldwork and in the board room. Project Manager application: Courage -> Speaking up for the end user Truth -> Reporting objective projec…
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In this episode, we explore the stories behind the names of some of the world's most iconic landmarks and the etymology of the words used. We examine Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Gherkin, Burj Khalifa and more. Also uncovered are the origins and meanings of the names of architects associated with …
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A Brief History of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps | From the Archives
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My beloved U.S. Navy Hospital Corps just celebrated its 126th birthday. I served as a Corpsman from 1994 to 2000. My time as a Corpsman was hard and worth every blood-covered, puke-smelling, trauma-inducing moment. Hooyah Navy, and Happy belated birthday to my Corpsman shipmates. “Throughout history, corpsmen have been awarded 22 Medals of Honor, 1…
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How Jonas Salk Used the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle to Cure Polio | Five-Minute Friday 14
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In this episode, How Jonas Salk Used the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle to Cure Polio, I evaluate the actions Jonas Salk took to develop the world-changing polio vaccine and how they parallel and exemplify the Plan Do Study Act or "PDSA" cycle used in scientific and medical studies. Further, I share how we can each implement PDSA in personal and…
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Declutter Your Home in 15 Minutes or Less | Paul Indrigo
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In this video, I discuss the challenges of decluttering your home and creating the right spaces, especially when preparing to sell your property. Tips on decluttering in 15 minutes or less to help overcome the overwhelming thought of the task. My goal is to guide viewers through the process of decluttering efficiently and effectively, making it mor…
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Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content. Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer. Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypo…
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From Emancipation to Juneteenth: A Journey of Discovery | HINAP Bonus
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Have you ever heard of Juneteenth but are unsure what it's about? In this episode, From Emancipation to Juneteenth: A Journey of Discovery, recorded in June 2020, I explored the history of this important holiday alongside the realities of a pandemic, recession, and social unrest. Join them on a journey of learning and reflection, perfect for anyone…
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Episode 149: Boston's Very Own Music TV Station; When the Dot-Com Bubble Burst; Highest Rated TV Show Episodes Ever; Baseball's Origin(6-19-2024)
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Send us a Text Message. The brief time when Boston had it's own music television station. The financial catastrophe of the bursting of the dot-com bubble. The highest-rated television show episodes ever. Episode 149 of the podcast turns up the heat with nostalgia as summer kicks off. As MTV was conquering cable television in the early 1980s a Bosto…
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36. Smooth Criminal: Roy Olmstead-Seattle's Good Bootlegger
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🌧️🐇 Welcome back to Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating life of Roy Olmstead, the Gentleman Bootlegger who ruled Seattle’s underground scene during the Prohibition era. 🌆🍸 Episode Highlights:- **Woodmont Beach Arrest:** We kick off with the dramatic capture of Olmstead at his Woodmont Beach hideout.- **Seattle Ori…
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Countdown to the BIGGEST Event in #Oakville Real Estate history!
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What happens when you fill a room full of the top realtors in Ontario and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Oakville, Milton and District real estate board? You will find out on Wed June 26 2024. Join me and many others at this wonderful event that is finally back after the pandemic break. Anthony Danko, President of the OMDREB, sits down with …
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Five Pioneers that Turned Hope Into Action (Part 2 of 4) | Episode 20
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In this Part 2 of 4 episode, I share the story of five pioneers that identified that identified problems in the world, used their hopes to spark action, and changed human history through their determination, adaptability, empathy, persistence, and selflessness. The Change Makers: Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Hedy Lamarr Jane Goodall John Harrison Jona…
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Ep 19: Sts Ignatius of Antioch, Evaristus, Simon of Jerusalem, Hyacinth of Caesarea, Antiochus, Mary of Bethany
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Kaitlyn raps, Winston wants coffee with Saint Peter, Ignatius gets thrown to beasts, Evaristus goes out smiling, Simon is Jesus' cousin, Hyacinth gets the crown, Antiochus has a secret underground church, and Mary definitely has her own apothecary or essential oil business. What will they say when they tell t…
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This time we're looking into the origins of global corporations, exploring the etymology of their brand names and uncovering snippets of their histories. Some corporate names are derived from everyday words (Microsoft, Apple, Shell) and others from their founders' names (Audi, JP Morgan, Toyota). Learn why a payment provider's name also means trave…
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Florence Nightingale was the Ultimate Change Manager | Five-Minute Friday 13
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Florence Nightingale's work exemplified what it means to be an effective Change Manager. In Florence Nightingale Was the Ultimate Change Manager, I highlight how Nightingale's work to improve sanitary conditions in military hospitals and, ultimately, healthcare stands up as a template for modern-day change management best practices. Nightingale's A…
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Is there a mortgage timebomb ticking in Ontario?
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Its time to have a discussion that NO one is talking about. The potential for a mortgage based real estate recession has just become even more real this week. If you are behind on your mortgage or worried about renewals, this is a must listen. Also, this will affect home values near you if many "have" to sell. Tune in and be sure to sign up for the…
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Episode 148: The Unique Story of Solo the Cat; Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary; Briefly Famous People From the 1980s(6-12-2024)
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Send us a Text Message. A pet story that needs to be heard to be believed. The anniversary of the world's most popular Napoleon. Some people who had their 15 minutes of fame in the 1980s. Episode 148 of the podcast is a crazy collection of nostalgic fun. We kick the show off with an anniversary. 20 years ago this week a small, low-budget indie flic…
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RDRH Presents: Audibly Haunted-The Reddit Lamp: A Parallel Life?
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This week, Jody and I needed a little break, so we have a special treat for you. Today, we're sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows, "Audibly Haunted," a spine-chilling podcast hosted by the talented Ani Khajadourian. If you're a fan of ghost stories, eerie encounters, and supernatural mysteries, this is the podcast for you. Each episod…
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How Viktor Frankl, Ada Lovelace, Alice Waters, Dorothea Dix, and Florence Nightingale turned hope into action (Part 1 of 4) | Episode 19
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In this Part 1 of 4 episode, I share problems identified by five of history's most influential people, the hopes each of these influencers possessed, the objectives each focused on, and the actions they took that improved how humans see themselves, use computers, value nutrition, provide mental healthcare, and sanitize medical areas. The Change Mak…
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How Much Is Too Much When It Comes to Social Media Promotion?
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Social media is a great way to promote a podcast, but creating more content and posting it to multiple platforms can be exhausting. What platforms are working for podcasters? Chris Spangle and guest Brandon Peters answer this, along with a question from Aaron, who wants to start a podcast but isn't sure what he should start on. Learn more about you…
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Banks are bracing for a mortgage renewal crisis. Are you affected?
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If you are one of the millions of Canadians that needs to renew your mortgage soon, this is worth listening to. Due to the increase in rates since 2000, many of you will be renewing at rates that are as much as 2x the current amount you are paying. For those who have owned your homes for many years, you may be sitting on a massive amount of home eq…
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In 1996, astronaut Tom Henricks became the first Space Shuttle pilot/commander to log 1,000 hours in space. Tom tells us about his time as an F-4 pilot and F-16 test pilot, astronaut training, flying four Space Shuttle missions including two as a commander, and the challenges of flying at Mach 25. This one is going to be cool! Key Takeaways: Tom's …
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Send us a Text Message. Saint John (not short for Johnathan) is today's Saint I'm joined by a good friend John Claggett (also not short for Johnathan)By Winston
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In this episode we're taking a look at hair terminology, including the etymology behind diverse synonyms for hair, including dreads, mane and tresses. Learn about intriguing connections such as the association between the term "alopecia" and foxes, and the link between pomades and apples. Ever wondered about the origins of the word "shampoo" or the…
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Hope was Critical on D-Day and Is In Everyday Life | Five-Minute Friday 12
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Today's Five-Minute Friday shares the power of hope as an ignition point to inspire action. I share an amazing example of the hope the GIs had as their landing crafts approached the beach and as they stood up, buckled in, and prepared to jump into Nazi-occupied territory. I'll also walk you through how a GI may have focused on their own seven pilla…
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Pointe du Hoc | Scaling the Impossible (Republish)
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To honor the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion, we are republishing our Pointe du Hoc episode (first aired on April 12, 2021). "The last landing was unique. It was a 100-foot cliff facing the English Channel, situated between Utah and Omaha beach. At the top of the cliff were 155mm guns with a range of 3.5 miles that could fire on both Utah an…
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