Best Alex Mackenzie Podcasts (2024)

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0380: Abby Hamilton 1:12:52

4h ago1:12:52

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"Good Thing"Her new album might be called The #1 Zookeeper (Of The San Diego Zoo) butAbby Hamilton does not hail from San Diego. The singer/songwriter was born and raised a little over two thousand miles away in Wilmore, Kentucky. Hamilton's family was a musical one--so much so, in fact, that she has aunts who sang in a Southern Gospel group called…

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Audio: A Few Things ENM is Not. 23:12

27m ago23:12

23:12

Trying this new feature on Substack where I read a post and add some off the cuff commentary. Sort of a mini-ROMA, centered around a written piece. Let me know what you think. Is this a good format? Should I do more? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.subst…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0379: Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) 1:17:52

7h ago1:17:52

1:17:52

"Revolución to Roxy"Yes, the London-born guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera is part of one of the greatest bands of all time, but that really isn't the story. It's just part of it. Like, 10% of it. Which is crazy when you think of the cultural impact of Roxy Music, but the fact is, Manzanera has lived an interesting life that goes far beyond his…

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COJ #77 - Sandy Smith and the Zen of Airplane Travel, Bowen Turner’s Monstrous Behavior on Dash Cam + Lawyer-Legislator Sued Over Forged Settlement 1:07:46

8d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about the latest breakdowns in justice system, starting with Bowen Turner, the Orangeburg, South Carolina, man whose lawyer-legislator got him a sweet (and secret) plea deal in 2023 after three girls accused him of rape. In his latest (predictable) arrest, the world FINALLY get…

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607 - Gone Squatchin' with Mateo Argüello 1:59:12

7d ago1:59:12

1:59:12

A few months ago, someone mentioned that a dude had walked to Crestone from Colorado Springs — which is a SERIOUS walk over some very rugged mountains — and that he was some kind of Sasquatch expert. I was intrigued, but I have to admit that I assumed the guy was a wild-eyed wayward soul who’d had a bit too much psilocybin and not enough common sen…

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606 - Jack McClure (Author: You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby: One Family's Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail) 1:01:45

8d ago1:01:45

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Following the birth of their daughter, Jack McClure and his wife Alana decided to continue their life of adventure. They set their sights on thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Canada to Mexico as a family, beginning when their daughter was 9 months old. What followed was a 1,500 mile odyssey filled not only with primeval forests and sweeping …

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0378: John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) 1:18:09

9d ago1:18:09

1:18:09

"I Just Want To Go Home"I've been obsessed with the Trashcan Sinatras since 1990 and for good reason--the Scottish outfit's winning discography featuring albums like Cake, I've Seen Everything, Weightliftingand In The Music is a perfect body of work. From the punchy pop of "Obscurity Knocks" to thesweeping rush of "All The Dark Horses," the Trashca…

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COJ #76 - Court TV’s Vinnie Politan On The Murdaugh and Colucci Cases And The True Crime Industry 1:07:00

14d ago1:07:00

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On today's episode Co-hosts Eric Bland and Mandy Matney got to interview one of our favorite guests so far on this show… Vinnie Politan of Court TV. Politan is an Emmy winning journalists AND a former prosecutor who combines his journalistic talents with his legal knowledge to cover some of the craziest cases in the American court system. We have a…

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605 - ROMA 72 47:12

15d ago47:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com * Can/should we slow down the development of AI? * Frans de Waal: “Because the role of sex in society is such a loaded and controversial issue, scientists have tended to downplay this side of bonobo behavior…. Sexual encounters of the bonobo kind are strikingly cas…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0377: Mackenzie Shivers 57:03

16d ago57:03

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"Primrose Was In Season"The Florida-born Mackenzie Shivers is a singer/songwriter of tremendous sensitivity and strength. Her new album Primrose Was In Season--and her fourth overall--is a layered blend of moving compositions that summon joy and loss with dexterity and finesse. Produced by Kevin Salem, the album, which is the follow-up to2021's Rej…

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COJ #75 - Alex Murdaugh Gets to Keep His Secret Money + Brandi Churchwell of the 13th Juror Podcast on the Karen Read Case 57:21

17d ago57:21

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Right after we got back from Alex’s federal sentencing, Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke down observations from the courtroom. Our intrepid journalists discuss the ins and outs of the 40-year federal sentence handed down to murderer Alex Murdaugh for his financial crimes. Why is the Court allowing Alex to NOT pay fines? Ho…

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604 - Adam Kinney (Who Buys a Horse at a Yard Sale?) 1:24:06

21d ago1:24:06

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Adam’s name comes up a lot in Crestone. He and his family have been around for a long time, he runs a local business, currently serves on the Town Board of Trustees, is running for County Commissioner, and seems to be admired and respected by pretty much everyone. This is my favorite kind of podcast to bring you, where I’m getting to know the guest…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0376: Missy Raines 1:04:29

24d ago1:04:29

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"Highlander"Born in Short Gap, West Virginia, the Grammy-nominated Missy Raines is one of the most legendary bluegrass musicians on the planet. A ten-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year and the first woman to win the award--a feat nobody has even come close to--Raines is a virtuoso musician who plays…

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COJ #74 - Kate Middleton Backlash... Do Criminals Have Internal Monologues? + Feds Respond to Alex Murdaugh Co-Conspirator 1:07:52

24d ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland talk about the backlash they received about their Kate Middleton episode and whether the princess’ announcement about her cancer diagnosis has changed their opinions. Also on the show: a discussion about Internal Monologues and the voices that 30 to 50 percent of the population have i…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0375: Lucia Cifarelli (KMFDM) 1:05:22

1M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

"Let Go"Formed by braintrust Sascha Konietzko in Germany and Paris in 1984, KMFDM got their start as a performance art project butit didn't take long for their propulsive industrial rhythms to establish them as one of the most dynamic bands around. Over the courseof their career they've toured the world, sold millions of records and unleashed an un…

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COJ #73 - Redemption for Bowen Turner? Alex Murdaugh’s Big Bet, The Colucci Case and Kate Gate 1:06:08

1M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about what happens when lawyers want to back out of representing their criminal defense clients. The three also dive straight down the rabbit hole on the Kate Middleton mystery and look at why blind loyalty to the Royal Family and the British press might be coming to an end. Al…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0374: Dan Bern 55:05

1M ago55:05

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"Starting Over"With close to thirty albums under his belt, the Iowa-born Dan Bern is one of the great iron men of rock and roll. I guess he's kind of the Cal Ripken of modern music--why? Because he keeps showing up with high quality work. From albums like Fifty Eggs to to the newly re-mastered New American Language, Bern is one of the very best we …

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COJ #72 - The Devil Is In the Details: How Solving Stephen Smith’s Case is Within Reach + Privilege Is Back on Trial in SC 57:21

1M ago57:21

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Our mission is to get Stephen Smith's case to a place of solvability, but day to day, our goals are much smaller and much more focused on the tiniest of details. As Eric puts it, Liz and Mandy are pulling at the edges of this case in the hopes of finding more dots that can be connected by law enforcement. And so far it’s working. So far we’re findi…

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603 - Michael Henry Dunn (Actor, Author, Activist) 1:45:18

1M ago1:45:18

1:45:18

Michael Henry Dunn is a guy who has been around the block a few times. He’s a classically trained actor, having studied at Juilliard. He’s a musician and an activist. He’s an author, journalist, Substacker and scholar who has delved deeply into the controversies around Shakespeare’s true identity, the Code of Chivalry and global human rights. And h…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0373: Destani Wolf (Destani's Piece) 1:13:33

2M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

"I See You"Led by the Bay Area born Destani Wolf, Destani's Piece is a sonic healing project whose compositions are lush and layered affairs, boasting rich textures that conjure vast heavenly landscapes. Filled with dreamy musical nuances--like rolling angelic harps, harmonic pianos and Wolf's otherworldly vocals, the music of Destani's Piece is re…

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COJ #71 - Tamron Hall And Why ‘The Unbiased Journalist Doesn’t Exist’ + True Crime Reporting & Her New Book 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

On this highly anticipated episode of COJ, Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell interview Emmy Award-winning television host, executive producer of her acclaimed and syndicated talk show, veteran Journalist and Bestselling Author, Tamron Hall about her first Jordan Manning book 'As The Wicked Watch' and her new book in the series releasing March 12 "Watch …

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602 - Liza Marron (Local Foods/Local Politics) 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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We’ve all heard the adage: “Think globally, act locally.” Liza embodies that perspective. She came to the San Luis valley about 30 years ago to work on a buffalo ranch with her husband. Since then, she’s lived a lot of life in this valley. Raising kids, horses, dogs, working as school board president and County Commissioner, and founding and runnin…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0372: Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens) 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

"Shane O'Mara Wore Mascara"Okay, so let's not be ridiculous--it's impossible to tell you a little bit about Lindy Morrison because there's so much to tell. But for the sake of time I'll condense what I can about this remarkable woman--just keep in mind this is a partial and very expurgated description of her accomplishments. My suggestion is that y…

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601 - Elliot Swartz (Lab Meat) 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

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Trained as a neuroscientist, Elliot is the Principle Scientist at a nonprofit called The Good Food Institute, which is focused on building an innovation ecosystem that will accelerate the development of alternatives to conventional/industrialized production of meat, eggs, and dairy. They believe that we can avoid or mitigate the many negative exter…

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COJ #70 – Dr. Kenny Kinsey on Messy Crime Scenes, Connecting with Juries and the Stephen Smith Case 1:16:51

2M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — check another item off their interview bucket list this week with one of the star witnesses from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Crime scene expert Dr. Kenny Kinsey sat down with Liz and Eric to talk about connecting with juries, how crimes scenes…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0371: Shaina Hayes 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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"Kindergarten Heart"Well, the Canadian singer/songwriter Shaina Hayes finished university and did what most graduates do--she started a farm. Ambitious? Of course it was--but Hayes, who was actually raised on a farm, was more than up for the challenge and spent her twenties tilling the land for her vegetable farm which was also a local CSA. The art…

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600 - Charles Duhigg (Author of Supercommunicators) 1:21:12

2M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

CHARLES DUHIGG is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a New York Times bestseller. His latest book, Supercommunicators, is out now. Charles currently writes for The New Yorker magazine. Intro music “B…

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COJ #69 - Inspiring Women In the Justice System: Crossover Episode with Attorney Sarah A. Ford and Pesky P.I. Mackenzie Fultz 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Today, you’ll hear from two inspiring women from different parts of the justice system: Attorney and Legal Director for the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network Sarah Ford and Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz aka Freedom Barbie on TikTok and Instagram. Sarah Ford met Mandy Matney as an attorney for victims in the Bowen Turner case. In this…

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EP - 206 | From Gridiron to Property Management: Kyle Stephenson's Winning Strategy 1:17:10

2M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Welcome to the Success Journey Show! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Kyle Stephenson, President and Owner of KRS, a leading property management company. Kyle's journey began in 2007 when he recognized a gap in the market for property management services tailored to specific needs. Fuelled by his entrepreneurial spirit, he founded KRS, which has …

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599 - "Jordi" 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com “Jordi” has one of the most unusual life stories I’ve ever come across — built around a man’s very pure, very unusual love. We talk about being a child of mixed cultures (Spanish and Basque, in his case). What makes someone a “parent” and what constitutes “a family…

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EP - 205 | Entrepreneurial Odyssey: Navigating Innovation with Kyle Hamilton 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Welcome to the Success Journey Show! Today, we're delighted to welcome a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of business ventures.Our guest has navigated various industries, from retail to media and content, to hospitality and tourism management, gaining invaluable experiences along the way. Notably, they've developed a unique relationsh…

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EP - 204 | Empowering Health: Insights with Tina Baxter 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Welcome to the Success Journey Show! Today, we are honored to have Tina Baxter, President and Lead Consultant at Baxter Professional Services, as our esteemed guest.Tina Baxter is a multifaceted professional with a wealth of experience and expertise. As a board-certified gerontological nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and seasoned consultant, Tina…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0370: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) 52:11

2M ago52:11

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"Natural Magick"Formed in the mid '90s in London, Kula Shaker emerged as one of the most dynamic and engaging musical acts around.Mixing psychedelia with traditional Indian music and pop, Kula Shaker tore it up right out of the gate, with their debut album K hitting #1 and making them immediate superstars. Over the course of their career they playe…

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EP 203 | Harmonizing Leadership: A Journey to Success with Andrea MacKenzie 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

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Welcome to the Success Journey Show! Today, we're thrilled to have Andrea MacKenzie, the Founder of Lead With Harmony, join us as our esteemed guest.Andrea is a seasoned hiring strategist and a renowned expert in team and leadership development. With over two decades of experience in corporate roles and consulting, she has worked with a diverse ran…

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COJ #68 - Karma is a Relaxing Thought + Scratching the Surface on Alex Murdaugh’s Crimes 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland discuss Taylor Swift’s boyfriend’s big win at the Super Bowl; what a Hilton Head Island attorney’s plea deal with the feds might mean for finding Alex Murdaugh’s missing money; why a judge’s removal from the bench points to a much bigger problem in South Carolina; as well as Eric’s mo…

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598 - Wes Atkinson (Sacred Wyld) 1:05:45

2M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Wes Atkinson grew up kinda wild and largely unsupervised in a very remote part of Colorado. Nature was his sanctuary. As an adult, Wes ran a thriving outfitting business where he guided hunters all over the world. But then a quiet voice suggested it might be time t…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0369: Marcellus Hall (Railroad Jerk, White Hassle) 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

"I Will Never Let You Down"Marcellus Hall has been doing so much, his resume it'll make you look at your resume and think What have I been doing? Let's back up: The Minnesota-born Marcellus Hall went to the Rhode Island school of design then moved to New York after graduating to form the band Railroad Jerk. Railroad Jerk put out four perfect albums…

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COJ #67 - What’s Next For Alex Murdaugh After Retrial Denied + An Update On Stephen Smith 51:29

2M ago51:29

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On the one-year anniversary as a Cup of Justice team, Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland reflect on the continued success of the show and why judges, politicians and lawyers have been hanging on their every word. Now that they’ve had a week without the constant distraction of breaking news in the Alex Murdaugh story, t…

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597 - Amanda Knox (Labyrinths Podcast) 47:54

2M ago47:54

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard. She spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit.…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0368: Wendy Lands 1:23:20

3M ago1:23:20

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"Angles And Ordinary Men"Back in the late '90s Wendy Lands' debut album Angels and Ordinary Men landed on my desk in the form a package from Canada and I dove right in. Falling somewhere between Beth Orton's Trailer Park and Sade's Stronger Than Pride, the album was a revelation. It was soulful, it was atmospheric, it was melodic, it was rich, and …

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COJ #66 - Toal Ya So Part Two - Justice Jean Toal (Finally) Denies Alex Murdaugh’s Motion For A New Trial 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland have been vindicated … once again. After four long months of screaming from the rooftops that Team Murdaugh did not have evidence of jury tampering, COJ finally gets to close the lid on that debate: There will be no new trial for murderer Alex Murdaugh. In a tumultuous hearing that la…

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596 - Ian MacKenzie (The Village of Lovers) 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Ian is a writer, podcaster (The Mythic Masculine), and filmmaker who is especially interested in exploring a regenerative future and how to get there. We talk primarily about his recent film, “The Village of Lovers.”…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0367: Stephen Fredette (Scruffy The Cat) 1:25:52

3M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

"Boom Boom Boom Bingo"Scruffy The Cat dominated the College Rock scene of the late '80s with a run of fabulous albums like Tiny Days and Moons of Jupiter, plus two stellar EPs High Octane Revival and Boom Boom Boom Bingo. If you don't have these four releases-get them. They're the most perfect blasts of rootsy indie pop you'll ever hear. The six me…

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COJ #65 - The Presumption of Guilt - Defense Attorney Noah Pines Talks About Client Joey Watkins and Overturning Murder Convictions 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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This week’s #CupofJustice is a little different as we invite new contributors to expose the truth, give voice to victims and get the story straight. On today’s show, Mandy Matney and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland explore ethics in defending clients with superhero and criminal defense attorney Noah Pines. Noah Pines is a Criminal Defense A…

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595 - ROMA 71 22:29

3M ago22:29

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the issues I discuss in this one: Snoring and sleep apnea. Is doubt an expression of humility? Are all emotions, at base, an expression of love? Is deepfake porn an invasion of privacy or a protection of privacy? My picks for the NFL playoffs. Music: “Brig…

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E14 VOICES: Britizen Kane - The Northern Soul of Rap 40:28

3M ago40:28

40:28

The Brenin Audio is back! And back with a bang today, we chat with Manchester legend Britizen Kane; we dive into the power of collaboration within the rap game, using music as therapy, and Kane educates me on what he believes is the true sound of the North! See Britizen Kane live in Bristol: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chino-xl-live-at-the-kuumb…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0366: Donnette Thayer (Game Theory, Hex) 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

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"Chaos And Wonder"Donnette Thayer went west for college and when the Colorado-born Thayer arrived at UC Davis with veterinary aspirations she found a thriving arts community that she fell right into. She'd played classical music growing up, but suddenly found herself fronting alternative bands like X-Men, The Veil and No Matter What. She guested on…

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COJ S2 E64 - 'Toal Ya So' - A Great Day for Justice Toal: Alex Murdaugh’s Chances Of Getting A New Trial Just Got Deflated 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland all agree that Alex Murdaugh has extremely low chances of getting a new trial after Justice Toal essentially took Dick and Jim’s wide scope of allegations related to potential jury tampering and tore 95 percent of them to shreds. While Dick and Jim …

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0365: Holly Palmer 1:15:46

4M ago1:15:46

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"A Family Album"The California-born and Washington-raised Holly Palmer has had quite a career. Signed to Reprise in the mid-nineties, Palmer garnered well-deserved critical-acclaim and toured with the likes of Paula Cole, k.d. Lang and Shawn Colvin. David Bowie asked her to sing background vocals on his Hours album and then he asked her to join his…

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