Best Alex Magee Podcasts (2024)

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The Characteristics of Narcissism: In Conversation with Alex Khan 1:30:13

28d ago1:30:13

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Alex Khan has a YouTube channel where, among other things, he discusses motivation, manifestation and self improvement. he invited me onto his channel to discuss the common traits and motivations behind narcissism. This is our conversation. Alex's channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@Alex_Khan…

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OCEAN: An Evolutionary perspective on The Five Factor Model of Personality 52:34

13d ago52:34

52:34

The Five Factor Model describes personality using five broad dimensions: Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. These traits are considered to capture the essential elements of human personality. Professor Ed Dutton, aka The Jolly Heretic, is an Evolutionary Psychology Researcher. In this podcast we…

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The Dark Tetrad: Psychopathy Unmasked 8:58

19d ago8:58

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Psychopaths can be charming and charismatic, often making a strong initial impression. They use their charm to manipulate others and control their partners. They may lie frequently and convincingly, using deception to create a facade that hides their true nature. Common characteristics include being callous and having a disregard for the safety of …

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The Nature of Narcissism 52:44

2M ago52:44

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John-Paul Davies is a therapist based in the UK. He is the author of "Finding a Balanced Connection" and has a YouTube channel where he discussed mental health related issues and has conversations with other therapists. He invited me onto his channel where we discussed the nature of narcissism in the context of personal, romantic and professional r…

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The Nature of Addiction and Recovery with Dr Darren Haber 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Dr Darren Haber is a psychotherapist based in California and author of " Addiction, Accommodation and Vulnerability in Psychoanalysis: Circles without Centres" In this podcast we discuss the nature of addiction and the path to recovery. For more information visit: https://therapistinlosangeles.com/ Darren's Substack can be found at: https://substac…

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The Dark Tetrad: The Labyrinth of Machiavellianism 8:09

2M ago8:09

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Machiavellianism is characterised by being manipulative, duplicitous and having a willingness to deceive and exploit others for personal gain. The word comes from Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, who wrote the 'The Prince' in the 1500s, which encourages “the end justifies the means” behaviour. Someone who is machiavellian is cunning, sneaky…

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Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder: Changing the Narrative 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

Bryan Ingram is a social media influencer and award winning mental health advocate. He has Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder, which he describes as the 'scapegoated disorder'. I initially spoke with Bryan in October 2022 about living with Quiet BPD and his work as a mental health advocate. We have had a catch up chat where he discusses life sin…

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The Dark Tetrad: Exploring the Depths of Sadism 12:01

3M ago12:01

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Although sadistic personality in no longer part of the DSM there has been recent renewed interest in research, particularly as a component of the Dark Tetrad, which also contains traits of psychopathy, narcissism and Machiavellianism. This podcast looks at the sadistic side of the Dark Tetrad and gives examples of how it manifests when co-morbid wi…

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The Dark Side of Online Trolling 18:45

3M ago18:45

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If you've spent anytime on social media at some point you've interacted with a Troll. These are people who can be rude, disrespectful and sometimes even threatening. But who are they? What motivates someone to be antagonistic towards complete strangers? In this podcast I discuss different kinds of trolls from the pest, to those who are desperate fo…

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Navigating Toxic Relationships and Breaking Free 37:56

3M ago37:56

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Dr Ruth Ann Harpur is a clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in relationships, and different personality types. We had a chat about the dynamics that take place in unhealthy, toxic, abusive relationships, some of the obstacles to recovery, the impact of abuse and some ideas to help navigate a better future. Visit Ruth's YouTube chann…

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Ep. 36 - Jeff's Political Journey Over the Last Year 59:29

8M ago59:29

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In this episode, Jeff Charles discusses his political journey over the past year and highlights the importance of local politics. He tells the story of a pastor in North Carolina who is being hassled by his city government for feeding and housing the homeless. He also touches on the war in Israel and how it might turn out. Finally, he discusses law…

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BXP 6×12 – Monica and Rai Talk 59:08

9M ago59:08

59:08

Hello Bonus Babies, Rai returns for a finale. We sort of talk about games, but mostly we just talk. Here’s some stuff we talk about: Monica’s computer Rai’s life Music of the 90s Monica’s book Onyx Path shop talk A better alternative to the “no fascists” rule Rai’s son and the Progress Pride Flag Fabula Ultima Dungeon Meishi Gay Final Fantasy You c…

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BXP 6×11 – Monica and Heather Consider Ways to Keep Players Playing 41:32

10M ago41:32

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Hello Bonus Babies, I am so sorry for the huge delay – when it rains it pours. But here we are with the penultimate episode of Season Six! Today Monica gets together with Heather (her wife) to discuss one of their mutually shared core principles of game design: participation makes the game. If you remove players from play, you are denying them the …

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BXP 6×10 – Monica and Alex Break Down Setting Design Using Video Games 40:10

12M ago40:10

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today I’m joined by friend and colleague Alex Guerrero to discuss how video games utilize narrative and setting design to create a sense of wonder and mystery – and how you can bring that to the table in your own tabletop RPGs! We discuss: Good writing and pacing of lore Creating and fostering mystery while running games Support…

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BXP 6×09 Monica and D Evaluate Rules Exceptions 41:47

1y ago41:47

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Hello Bonus Babies, D is back in the studio with me today to deliver on our promise to discuss exceptions-based rules design. We talk about Exalted: Essence an awful lot, but also talk about Malifaux, Chronicles of Darkness, and some upcoming games. We talk about good examples of how to build strong exceptions and an equal number of bad ones, and p…

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BXP 6×08 Monica and Hiromi Demystify Accessibility 40:30

1y ago40:30

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today Monica sits down with friend and colleague Hiromi Cota to discuss how you can improve the accessibility of your tabletop RPG. We talk about making things accessible to folks with physical issues, but mental ones as well. We also talk about math a lot. In the extended cut: More coping strategies for ADHD Monica’s style guid…

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BXP 06×07 – Monica and the Scoundrels Discuss Content Creation 40:54

1y ago40:54

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today Monica is joined by the hosts of the Malifaux podcast, Steampowered Scoundrels, to have a lively discussion about being small content creators in a niche field, being the microest of micro celebrities, having relationships with tabletop game designers, and a lot, and I really mean a lot, of talk about Malifaux. Don’t worry…

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BXP 06×06 – MTP Crossover 2: Design Directives Mechanics Workshop 52:34

1y ago52:34

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Hello Bonus Babies, Here’s another crossover with Mage: The Podcast. This time Danielle Lauzon joins us as we discuss the concept of design directives in games. Enjoy the energy a third party brings to these MTP/BXP crossovers. You can find Mage the Podcast here. Additional silliness in the extended cut.…

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BXP 06×05 – Monica and Elliott Dissect Character Sheets 38:28

1y ago38:28

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today Monica is joined by Exalted developer, Elliott Freeman, to break down their favorite (and least favorite) characters sheets: what works, what doesn’t, what they like to see, and so on. Favorites include Agon and Blades in the Dark, and the least favorites include some real stinkers. You can find Mr Gone’s work here and her…

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BXP 06 x 04 – Monica and MJ Examine Competitive Game Design 43:39

1y ago43:39

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today Monica is joined by freelance author and designer, MJ Monleon, to discuss the ins, outs, and pitfalls of designing a competitive game. We focus mostly on traditional games like tabletop RPGs and card or board games and then wander off into the weeds of some of our favorite video games. We start off strong, then get very di…

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BXP 06×03 – Mage the Podcast Crossover – Mechanics Workshop: Magick Merits 44:23

1y ago44:23

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Hello Bonus Babies, Monica joins Terry on Mage the Podcast to workshop the design concept of individual magic(k) merits, as well as temporary merits and experience rewards in Mage 20th. Join us for an interesting discussion on in-character benefits and experience design, plus all the weird stuff you’ve come to expect from Monica and Terry having a …

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BXP 06×02 – Jax Teaches Monica All About Larp 50:43

1+ y ago50:43

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Hello Bonus Babies, Today Monica invites her friend, Jacqueline Bryk, to join her and discuss something she considers a blank spot in her traditional game literacy: LARP. We discuss what makes a LARP and LARP design principles as Jax gives a detailed 101 crash course. We also kick around designing our own together, for a bit. Also discussed in the …

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BXP 06×01 Monica and D Analyze Resource Management 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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Hello Bonus Babies, Welcome to Season Six! Rai is retiring from permanent co-host duty so you’re all stuck with me (Monica) and a rotating door of our friends. Fear not, Rai will still join us from time to time. And don’t worry – we remain two queer people speaking with authority about games, and we absolutely will still swear (die mad about it). I…

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BXP Season 6 Update 3:08

1+ y ago3:08

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Hello Bonus Babies, BXP is BACK for Season Six. We have some very important updates to the show as well as some super cool episodes coming up. Give it a listen. If you stayed a patron through the off-season, Monica shouts out your name. See you next week!By Monica

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Self Centeredness isn't ideal. 17:53

1+ y ago17:53

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This episode is about the discussion about Self centered people. I speak on the definition of Self centeredness, the 7 ways people are self centered, and my personal take on how I feel about people who have this habit. I do express that we all have a little bit of self centeredness a little bit depending on the situation, so I refer to people who a…

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Welcoming myself back to Podcasting. What discussions to expect. 3:09

1+ y ago3:09

3:09

I'm basically letting you know that I am coming back to Podcasting! I'll slowly be making my return, but what I plan on discussing in the future will be sociology type of topics. "the relationship between culture and society, examining social movements, or researching how communication affects human behavior" I've expressed that discussions will be…

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#51 The mystery behind the sniper attack that killed a notorious Glasgow gangster 19:14

1+ y ago19:14

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In this episode… Was a master hitman behind the murder of one of Glasgow’s most feared and ruthless underworld figures? Mystery still surrounds the death of gangster Frank McPhie. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http…

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#50 The former gangster and convicted murderer who became a sculptor 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

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In this episode of Glasgow Crime Stories: How one former gangster went from public enemy number one to an accomplished author and sculptor. The story of Glasgow's Jimmy Boyle - convicted killer turned successful sculptor and author - is one of the most controversial in the city's criminal history. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. …

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Ep. 35 - Exposing Political Control at the Local Level 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

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Darvio "Kingpin" Morrow joins Jeff Charles to expose the tangled web of politics at the local level that leaves people trapped, even if they know that they are being underserved. Politics are embedded in nearly everything at the local level, and our conversation exposes the what, how and why.By FCB Podcast Network

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#49 The tale of deadly Glasgow-born doctor Thomas Cream 20:04

1+ y ago20:04

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He is one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, who also claimed to be Jack the Ripper. Thomas Cream - also known as the Lambeth Poisoner - was a doctor who killed his victims, including patients, with deadly strychnine. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times…

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Ep. 34 - Fresh Sundays: The Ugly, Dirty, Nasty Truth About Transing Children 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

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In this episode, Jeff Charles spoke with Dr. Jeff Myer, president of Summit Ministries and Brandon Schowalter, a reporter with the Christian Post. Both of these men have covered the effort to push transgenderism on young children and have reported extensively on the issue. They discussed the devastating impact of "gender-affirming care," and how st…

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Ep. 33 - Fresh Sundays: Rick Green Talks Responsible Gun Ownership 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

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Rick Green of Patriot Academy stopped by again to talk about being a responsible gun owner. We discussed tips about choosing the right firearm, training, and how to carry concealed. It was an enlightening conversation and beginners will learn much from it.By FCB Podcast Network

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Ep. 32 - Fresh Sundays: Rhonda Mary On Female Gun Ownership 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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Rhonda Mary stopped by the program to discuss gun ownership, especially among women, who are buying firearms at increased rates. She tells the story of how she became a gun owner and how she became a content creator. She also goes over some practical advice for women who are considering becoming gun owners. Check out her YouTube channel here: https…

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#48 How IRA Brighton bomber Patrick Magee was caught in Glasgow 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

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In this episode, we reveal how the IRA bomber who almost wiped out Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative cabinet in 1984 was caught by officers in Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-…

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Ep. 31 - Fresh Sundays: Pro-Life Apologist Megan Almon Discusses The Abortion Debate 53:37

1+ y ago53:37

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In this episode, Megan Almon of the Life Training Institute joined the program to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade and the ongoing abortion debate. She shared how she approaches arguments over the abortion issue and discussed how the pro-life movement should proceed after the Supreme Court's ruling.…

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#47 How an 'emotionless' double killer trapped himself 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

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The murder of two women shocked Glasgow and prompted fears that a serial killer was on the loose. But the killer might not had been stopped were it not for one crucial mistake. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:/…

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Ep. 30 - Fresh Sundays: Kathleen Porter-Magee Discusses The Rise In Catholic School Enrollment 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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In this episode, Jeff Charles speaks with Kathleen Porter-Magee, Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Superintendent of Partnership Schools. They discussed a recent study showing how enrollment at Catholic private schools jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these schools can maintain the momentum in an America in which parents are …

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#46 The murder of Tracey Wylde and how her killer was caught after two decades 18:22

1+ y ago18:22

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In this episode, we highlight the two-decade-long search for the killer of young mother and sex worker Tracey Wylde. For some time, the murder was one of Scotland's most notorious unsolved cases. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for …

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Ep. 29 - Fresh Sundays: Ian Prior Talks About Pushing Back Against The Progressive Agenda In Schools 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

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In this episode, Jeff Charles chopped it up with Ian Prior about current issues going on in the school system. They discussed a lawsuit that America First Legal has filed against a school district that instructed teachers not to tell parents about their child's gender identity and how the organization is fighting back against the overall effort to …

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#45 The story of the last criminal to be executed in Barlinnie 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

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In this episode, we cover the story of one of the last criminals sent to the noose in Scotland – 19-year-old Tony Miller. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT…

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#44 Glasgow crime story of gangland figure murder 'The Gerbil' 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

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In this episode, we explore how the reign of one Glasgow criminal came to a brutal end in broad daylight. ---------------------------------------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/…

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#43 From the Gorbals to America's most famous private detective 19:14

1+ y ago19:14

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Allan Pinkerton made history with his links to Abraham Lincoln, a renowned firm which pioneered in the ‘private eye’ industry, and he even fought to abolish slavery. Importantly, he also hailed from Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton and produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasg…

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#42 The 'evil' killer who took the lives of a brother and sister 17:27

1+ y ago17:27

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In today’s episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories, we delve into the true story of Alexander Millar who was jailed for life in 1976 for the murder of a young brother and sister in their home in Govan. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free f…

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#41 The Glasgow drug boss who was once 'one of Britain’s biggest criminals' 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

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In this episode, how one Glasgow man went from being a language teacher to a major drugs kingpin – with links to the Colombian drug trade. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton and produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io…

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Ep. 28 - A Trip to Waco & Destroying the Voter Suppression Narrative 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

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In this episode, Jeff Charles recounts his trip to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, TX and explains the atrocity committed by the U.S. government. there. He also takes a look at voter turnout in Georgia and how it will likely place the Democrats' Jim Crow 2.0 narrative in jeopardy. Lastly, he discusses the Democrats' strategy of emphasizing ab…

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#40 A look back at five Glasgow crimes that shocked the city 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

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In this episode, we give shorter overviews of five crimes that sent chills down the spines of Glaswegians. We give shorter looks at the crimes of Alexander Pacteau and Angus Sinclair, as well as the brutal attacks on Carol X, Betty Alexander and Jess McPherson. If you want a taste of the Glasgow Crime Podcast - this episode is for you and is bound …

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Ep. 27 - The FBI is Biased and Alex Jones Deserves No Pity 1:00:47

1+ y ago1:00:47

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In this episode, Jeff Charles lays out how the FBI is handling investigations related to abortion and why it is apparent it carries a political bias. He also discusses a law proposed by a Virginia state lawmaker that would criminalize parents who do not affirm their child's gender identity. Lastly, he goes over the Alex Jones defamation verdict and…

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BXP 05×12 – Character Development (feat. Terry Robinson) 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

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Hello Bonus Babies! This is the final episode of Season Five. Terry joins Monica again with the second half of their very long conversation about experiences with gaming and new people. Today we talk about character development in RPGs: what that means, what people want when they say they’re into it, and how games do and don’t support character gro…

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Ep. 26 - Herschel And Kanye and Stewart: Oh My! 1:00:03

1+ y ago1:00:03

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In this episode Jeff Charles discusses the ongoing controversies surrounding Georgia Senate candidate Herschel walker and the latest developments in that saga. Next, he tackles the Kanye West "White Lives Matter" fiasco and why it has made everyone dumber. He also delves into declining black support for the Democrats. Lastly, former comedian Jon St…

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#39 The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

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Peter Manuel’s violence had Scotland gripped in terror, but one detective was devoted to bringing him to justice. Learn how one of the first known serial killers in the country was convicted of killing seven people, but could have been responsible for more deaths. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produce…

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