Best Anne Baird Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 45: A Conversation with Janet Nezon About Finding Joy in Food 28:02

6h ago28:02

28:02

In this episode, part of our series highlighting presenters from the May 2024 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day, ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock and Leslie Busija engage in a conversation with Janet Nezon, the founder of Rainbow Plate. Janet shares her expertise on understanding children’s eating habits and how mealtimes can create a sens…

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Episode 44: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Ungar on Building Resilience 33:04

7d ago33:04

33:04

In this episode, part of our series featuring presenters from the May 2024 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day, ASCY’s Shari Bell engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Michael Ungar about how to support children, youth, and families with complex needs, to build resilience. Dr. Ungar's presentation highlighted the nine essential el…

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Episode 43: A Conversation with Susan Stacey on the Process of Pedagogical Documentation 33:34

14d ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, part of our series featuring presenters from the May 2024 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day, ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards and Paola Hohenadel chat with author and educator Susan Stacey. They delve into the journey of pedagogical documentation and how to effectively navigate this process. Susan shares how documentation…

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Interlude 3:12

22d ago3:12

3:12

Thank you SO MUCH for joining us for this first season of How to Act Fereldan and coming along with our Hug House Hero of Fereldan on his adventure to save Thedas from the darkspawn. We'll be back on October 22nd with our introduction to Dragon Age 2 and then following Giancarlo's Hug Hawke from there! If you want to get access to the audio before …

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Episode 42: A Conversation About Creating a Culture of Art Expression 41:01

1M ago41:01

41:01

In this episode, ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards speaks with Tara Freeman from Lucky Day Nursery, in Hamilton, Ontario, about their journey in integrating and celebrating art and literacy within their programs. Tara shares insights on how she introduced ideas and inspired her team to embrace them. She also discusses their collaboration with an artist and …

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The End (of Origins) 59:42

1M ago59:42

59:42

We made it! It's been a wild introduction to the Dragon Age series for Giancarlo and he's leaving full of Dragon Age Romance Trauma, courtesy of Morrigan. :) That totally won't come back to haunt him in later games, right? :) What's that Dragon Age? Credits: How To Act Fereldan is made in collaboration between Hug House Productions and Whimsic Prod…

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Tevinter 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

This episode of How To Act Fereldan takes a lovely journey outside of Fereldan... to Tevinter? And as Wil continues to be baffled by the concept of time in Thedas, Giancarlo is rapidly approaching the end of Origins! We're almost there, folks! What's that Dragon Age? Credits: How To Act Fereldan is made in collaboration between Hug House Production…

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Episode 41: A Conversation with Natalie Royer on Belonging 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes had with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Shari Bell and Camila Casas chat with Natalie Royer about the messages Natalie shared on using belonging as tool, what belonging means in the early years, and what does be…

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The Dwarves 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Fine dwarven castes! Direct from Orzammar! Giancarlo and his Hug House Hero of Fereldan have made it through the Orzammar questline, so obviously we have to talk about what even is going on with the dwarves in this game. Also, we mention in this episode that there are no romance-able dwarves in the series, but it was recorded in June 2023, before w…

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Episode 40: A Conversation About Dr. Shelley Moore's book "One Without the Other" 18:53

2M ago18:53

18:53

In this episode, ASCY’s Negin Zarifian and Community Living Hamilton’s, Sheri Noblett chat about the book study that they did together on Dr. Shelley Moore’s book "One Without the Other". During their conversation, you’ll hear how the book study got started, the benefits of their book study and what else we could look forward to in terms of continu…

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Episode 39: A Conversation with Darci Lang on Focusing on the 90% 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

In this episode “A Conversation with Darci Lang about Focusing on the 90%”, ASCY’s Tracey Webster chats with motivational speaker, trainer and author Darci Lang. During their conversations not only do we hear about some of the content from Darci’s book “Focus on the 90%”, we also hear Darci and Tracey build on the content with some everyday concret…

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Magic & Mages 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Mages are to playable classes as elves are to playable races in Dragon Age—don't boo me, I'm right! This episode of How to Act Fereldan is chock full of now-stale series news (but still relevant to the episode topic) and the deepest dive into the magic system you've ever seen. A bunch of images of the now-arrived vinyls that Anne pre-ordered during…

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The Elven Pantheon 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

If you're new to the Dragon Age Series (which can also be abbreviated as THEDAS), you may not have realized yet that they may very likely be the Canon Universe race for most games in the series. These story writers LOVE elves. In this episode of How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age, we'll dive just so deep into the…

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The Chantry 1:04:31

4M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

So here's the deal: fuck the Chantry. In this episode of How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age, we talk about how much the Chantry in Thedas just really really sucks. We also dive into all the fun stuff, like where Giancarlo's at in his playthrough and continue with our fanfic challenges! What's that Dragon Age? Cre…

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Episode 38: A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist on What to Do After You Notice Some Red Flags 18:43

4M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Jacqueline Vignanello chat about what a parent or educator could do if they’ve noticed a child with some speech related red flags and what to do next. Jacqueline, shares information about the role of a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist and what speech and language programs are available in Hamilton. Kim sha…

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Episode 37: A Conversation With Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin About Caring and Connecting in a Complex World 45:28

4M ago45:28

45:28

This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel have a deep and rich chat with Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about the conversations, reflections and ideas …

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Alistair Theirin 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. This week, we're catching up with Giancarlo and his Hero of Fereldan until Wil swoops in to tell us about the #1 Dragon Age: Origins love interest himself... Alistair Theirin. (Yes, swooping is bad.) What's that Dragon Age? Credits: How To Act Fereldan is made in col…

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Welcome to Thedas 1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They’ll ask the important questions, like What Is This Dragon Age? But also — what are the sociopolitical ramifications of the architecture in the Emerald Gra…

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Episode 36: A Conversation on the Pedagogy of Food with Emily Richards & Rosalba Bortolotti 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Paola Hohenadel jump right back into the conversations, reflections and ideas that Emily and Rosalba shared at the EEY PL Day, around the feeli…

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8.4: Fools Rush In 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

Round 8, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. We fear to tread. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks. It was directed by the Hubris of our hearts, with dialogue editing by Anne Baird and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. The angels were played by Anne Baird and Tal Minear.…

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8.3: Bitter Punchlines 13:02

5M ago13:02

13:02

Round 8 Group 3: Clowns Before Frowns Transcript here. Content Warnings for mentions of murder, prison, clowns, and blackmailing Chuckles is hoping to knock the crowd dead; metaphorically, this time. This episode was written by Ken Apana-Korley and edited by RH Sparra. It was directed by Mik Koats, with dialogue editing by Tris Otis and sound desig…

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8.2: ChatterBot 14:10

6M ago14:10

14:10

Round 8 Group 2: Clown Comrades Transcript here. Content Warnings include crying children, mentions of arson, scenes of emotional distress, and culinary misadventures. Meet ChatterBot, an AI assistant who can answer your every question—but sometimes a little more creatively than you might want. This episode was written by Minali Venkatesh and Sarah…

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Episode 35: A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today 36:28

6M ago36:28

36:28

In this episode “A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today” you will hear ASCY’s Liz Soyka chat with Karen Davis about the college student of today in Mohawk College’s Early Childhood Education programs. Karen Davis is the Early Childhood Education Academic and Practicum Program Coordinator at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Karen is a pa…

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8.1: Episode 293: Narwhals 25:05

6M ago25:05

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Round 8 Group 1: The Classic Fruit Fools Transcript here. Content warnings include background death of a minor character and verbal conflict In a parallel world, podcast co-hosts Ethan and PJ talk about cryptozoology, conspiracies, and friendship - whilst navigating the perilous waters of recording pitfalls and nosy parents. Will our co-hosts prove…

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Episode 34: A Conversation with Dr. ABC on Flourishing in All Our Identities 36:58

6M ago36:58

36:58

This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Dr. ABC about flourishing in all our idenities” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija and Shanda Licop jump right back into the conversations, idea…

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Episode 33: Une conversation sur l'acquisition d'une langue seconde 10:00

7M ago10:00

10:00

La conversation dans ce podcast entre Chantal Pelletier, Orthophoniste et Chelsea Plouffe Assistante Orthophoniste avec le service Premiers Mots, explorera les questions fréquemment posées sur le thème de l’apprentissage d’une langue seconde dans la petite enfance. In this episode you will hear, Chantal Pelletier, Speech Language Pathologist and Ch…

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Episode 32: A Conversation with Stacy Hill on Earth Based Wellness 30:51

7M ago30:51

30:51

Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Stacy Hill About Earth Based Wellness” you will hear ASCY’s Negin Zarifian have a conversation with Stacy Hill on earth based wellness in the…

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Episode 31: A Conversation with Rusty Keeler About the Outdoors 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Rusty Keeler About The Outdoors” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija have a conversation with Rusty Keeler about the outdoors, risky play and …

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Episode 30: A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership 34:20

8M ago34:20

34:20

Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership” you will hear ASCY’s Amanda Karr and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Drew Dudley about the ele…

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Episode 29: A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan 23:29

8M ago23:29

23:29

In this episode, “A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan” you will hear ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards have a conversation with Nicole Hayes from Brightpath Waterdown Child Care Centre. Together they’ll share a community perspective and reflect on the year long journey of working through a work plan together.…

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Episode 28: A Conversation with Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

This episode kicks off a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy” you will hear ASCY’s Susan Lepore have a conversation with Mary Gordon about how to build a…

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Episode 27: A Conversation About Considering What We Celebrate and Why 26:48

11M ago26:48

26:48

In this episode you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Shannon Elfner and Nicole Bloomkvist from Mary Poppins Co op Preschool in Caledonia. Shannon and Nicole will ask us to think about the celebrations that we typically acknowledge and celebrate in child care programs, and how and why we may consider celebrating something e…

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Trailer 3:32

11M ago3:32

3:32

In the world of Thedas, there are some questions better left unanswered like... What Is This Dragon Age? How to Act Fereldan: A Dragon Age Fancast is your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They'll ask the important questions, lik…

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7.4: Phone Tag 16:44

11M ago16:44

16:44

Round 7, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. Content warnings for body horror and a missing person. Nobody can reach Nina on the phone. When she finally leaves Ozzy a message, things get weird. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Anne Baird. The productio…

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7.3: Monster Dash 18:39

12M ago18:39

18:39

Round 7, Group 3: MashCon 2024 Transcript here. Content warnings for brutal deaths, gore, child endangerment, and body horror. In 201X, MashCon was an anime convention that quickly becomes a deadly disaster zone. This episode was written by Resa & Mik Koats and edited by Jack Fulmin. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing by Tris Oate…

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7.2: Swapping Stories 22:30

12M ago22:30

22:30

Round 7, Group 2: Team Pizza Party Transcript here. Content warnings for discussion but no depiction of gore, cannibalism, sexual innuendo, summoning, and murder. Recorded round-table discussions of the human-monster exchange program at Creormorne Community College and the Orpheum Academy of the Occult. This episode was written by Karina Sinha and …

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Episode 26: A Conversation About Exploring the Earth and Gardening Outdoors 14:40

12M ago14:40

14:40

In this episode, “A Conversation About Exploring the Earth and Gardening Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Lynn Sheridan and Susie Dyck from Calvary Daycare in Simcoe who discuss the outdoors, gardening and the transformation of their outdoor environments through their earth exploration project. The conversat…

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7.1: Let Me Tell You A Story 20:30

1y ago20:30

20:30

Round 7, Group 1: Team Hubris-To-Go Transcript here. Content warnings for memory loss, unreality, manipulation, mild body horror, fight noises, and possession. When a group of acquaintances meet to discuss a monster who defies description and feeds on memory, old grievances come to light. Belief is subjective, and in the dark they will find that th…

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Episode 25: A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors 19:39

1y ago19:39

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Kim Burns have a conversation with Kaylee Talbot and Amelia Pratt from Village Treehouse Childcare, who share their views on outdoor environments and how they work with children and families on creating a respect for the outdoors, through gardening…

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Episode 24: Une conversation sur les cheminements de carrière et le mentorat avec Julie Oke 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui; "Une conversation sur les cheminements de carrière et le mentorat", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock, d’ASCY, en conversation avec Julie Oke, Directrice du programme Le Petit Navire, discuter le rôle important que les relations professionnelles et le mentorat ont joué dans sa carrière. Nous vous souhaitons une bonne éco…

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Episode 23: A Conversation About Exploring Inclusive Spaces 12:53

1y ago12:53

12:53

In this episode, "A Conversation About Exploring Inclusive Spaces", you'll hear Susan Lepore, Lynn Vanderbrug, Kayla Davies, and Christina Viola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program share information about a second resource kit that they've created to support educators and children in before and after school programs on creating and…

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Episode 22: A Conversation About Gender Diversity with Marc Battle, Alan Thomson & Jeff Bushell 1:01:53

1y ago1:01:53

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Gender Diversity with Marc Battle, Alan Thomson and Jeff Bushell, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman facilitate a conversation with Marc, Alan and Jeff as they dig into many layers of being male early childhood educators. Our three male guests will discuss the issues, challenges and perks of being male ECEs…

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Episode 21: A Conversation About The Importance Of Free Play With Pierre Harrison 20:27

1+ y ago20:27

20:27

In this episode “A Conversation About The Importance of Free Play with Pierre Harrison” you will hear ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock have a conversation with Pierre Harrison, who is a play ambassador that works to promote play as a fundamental necessity for a healthy, engaging and fulfilling life. For more information about Pierre, please visit www.playle…

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Episode 20: Une conversation sur l'importance du jeu libre avec Pierre Harrison 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui "Une conversation sur l'importance du jeu libre avec Pierre Harrison", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock d’ASCY avoir une conversation avec Pierre, un ambassadeur du jeu libre qui travaille à promouvoir le jeu libre comme une nécessité fondamentale pour une vie saine, engageante et épanouissante. Pour plus d'informations …

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Episode 19: A Conversation with Heather Jackson About Being in Relationships with Materials 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

In this episode “A Conversation With Heather Jackson About Being in Relationship with Materials”, you will hear ASCY’s Paola Hohenadel and Leslie Busija, have a conversation withThe Sunflower School’s executive director Heather Jackson about their materials research projects and their approaches to being in relationship with materials. The Sunflowe…

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Episode 18: A Conversation About Singing and Music 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

In this episode “A Conversation About Singing and Music”, you will hear ASCY Professional Learning Consultants, Kim Burns and Leslie Busija, discuss the importance of singing to and with young children, along with some tips and strategies on how you can successfully add singing and music to early years settings.…

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6.4: Just a Coincidence 13:12

1+ y ago13:12

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Round 6, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here. A famous composer is interviewed about their music. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks and edited by Anne Baird. It was directed by the Hubris of our Hearts, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. McLaren was played by Ca…

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6.3: Ok Loomers 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

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Round 6, Tam 3: Frayed Knot. Transcript here. This is what happens when you push some millennials too far-- not even the gods are safe. Content Warnings: Strong language, violence, character death, and death mentions. This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and edited by Resa. It was directed by Nzingha Primus, with dialogue editing by Tris Oat…

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6.2: Whiskering City 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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Round 6, Team 2: Cheesed To Meet You Transcript here. Convinced the recent string of mouse disappearances has to do with a plot by the cats of the house, one mouse sets out to convince the city's elite of the danger before it's too late. Content Warnings: political and police corruption; referenced disappearances; implied murder of anthropomorphize…

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6.1: Cat's Cradle 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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Round 6, Team 1: Pepe Silvia. Transcript here. 3032, Earth. After fifteen years, Dane ‘Smiley’ Valencia is back at his hometown in the middle of the desert to collect an inheritance, but the murder of his childhood best friend is all the welcoming he finds. As he tries to find the culprit, he learns everyone in town has changed —the desert and his …

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