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Interviews with Scholars of Africa about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
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Viva Variety! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
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Interviews with Geographers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography
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Full interviews from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.
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Soccer, football, the beautiful game. Whatever you call it, we're talking about it on Soccer in Snow & Smoke, the new soccer podcast from Andrew Houghton and ESPN Missoula. From the Griz to local high schools and youth programs, soccer culture is strong in the Garden City. We'll cover all of it, plus whatever else happens in the wide world of soccer.
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A weekly podcast from two guys with a lot to say..we have alcohol, opinions, fun, and bar games.....
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Bret Boone on Mariners, Decisions, Servais, J-Rod Rushed Back
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Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners getting swept in Detroit, odd decisions from Scott Servais, his status, and rushing J-Rod back.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Stuart Elden, "The Birth of Territory" (U Chicago Press, 2013)
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Territory is one of the central political concepts of the modern world and, indeed, functions as the primary way the world is divided and controlled politically. Yet territory has not received the critical attention afforded to other crucial concepts such as sovereignty, rights, and justice. While territory continues to matter politically, and terr…
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Jeremy Black, "Rethinking Geopolitics" (Indiana UP, 2024)
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Amid the bloody Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2021 and the escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, the geopolitical balance of power has changed significantly in a very short period. If current trends continue, we may be witnessing a tectonic realignment unseen in more than a century. In 1904, Halford Mackinder delivered a seminal lecture en…
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Big Blend Radio Happy Hour - It's a Bus Ride!
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Step into the Big Blend Party Bus with Priscilla the Sock Monkey and enjoy this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast that celebrates travel, nature and the environment, music and writing, food and drink (of course!), and so much more! FEATURED GUESTS: * Johnny Schaefer - Sinegr-songwriter: https://hearjohnny.com/ * Judy Karnia…
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Huskies Running Back Cam Davis on ‘23, Injury Return, New Staff
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Washington Huskies running back Cam Davis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about what last season was like for him sitting out with an injury, his recovery and building back towards 100%, the new staff with UW, and what he has seen over his time here.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Steven Souza Jr on Mariners Woes, Servais Job Security, Polanco
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Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the continued Mariners woes and Scott Servais’ decisions regarding his starters, Servais’ job security, and whether or not to pick up Jorge Polanco’s option.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Hugh Millen on 1900s Debate, Seahawks, Murphy, Howell, Bracket
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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to weigh in their debate about the 1900s, talk about the Seahawks preseason continuing down in Tennessee this week, what he has seen from Byron Murphy, Sam Howell, and today’s hated athlete bracket.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Boone Froggett - Lead Singer and Guitarist of OTIS
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Boone Froggett, lead singer and guitarist of OTIS. Kentucky born and bred, OTIS is a young, hard rocking quartet who performs and plays their exciting music like they’ve been around for 40 years. Hear about their music background, latest single "Last Fool in Line," touring, and shows. Alongside Boone, John S…
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Abbey Stockstill, "Marrakesh and the Mountains: Landscape, Urban Planning, and Identity in the Medieval Maghrib" (Penn State UP, 2024)
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Over the course of the Almoravid (1040–1147) and Almohad (1121–1269) dynasties, mediaeval Marrakesh evolved from an informal military encampment into a thriving metropolis that attempted to translate a local and distinctly rural past into a broad, imperial architectural vernacular. In Marrakesh and the Mountains: Landscape, Urban Planning, and Iden…
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Abbey Stockstill, "Marrakesh and the Mountains: Landscape, Urban Planning, and Identity in the Medieval Maghrib" (Penn State UP, 2024)
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Over the course of the Almoravid (1040–1147) and Almohad (1121–1269) dynasties, mediaeval Marrakesh evolved from an informal military encampment into a thriving metropolis that attempted to translate a local and distinctly rural past into a broad, imperial architectural vernacular. In Marrakesh and the Mountains: Landscape, Urban Planning, and Iden…
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UW Coach Jedd Fisch on O-Line, Rankings, Weber State, Rogers
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Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Softy and Dick to discuss narrowing down his starting offensive line, the strength in his tight end room, practices so far in Summer, Chris Petersen’s involvement in the program, pre-season rankings, the pass rushers on the defense, facing Weber State, and Will Rogers at quarterback.…
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Lea Brovedani - End-of-Life Fear & Acceptance
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses fear and acceptance of our end-of-life transition. Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning * Body - Increase comfort, health a…
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A small portion of America's historic tallgrass prairie is preserved in the Flint Hills of eastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma. Only about 4% of tallgrass prairie still exists and it is one of the most diverse biological environments on earth. In celebration of American Adventures Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show …
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Kathleen Walls - Flint Hills Tallgrass Prairie in Kansas
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A small portion of America's historic tallgrass prairie is preserved in the Flint Hills of eastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma. Only about 4% of tallgrass prairie still exists and it is one of the most diverse biological environments on earth. In celebration of American Adventures Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show …
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Mike Florio on McCarthy, Aiyuk, Adams, Lamb, Kickoffs, Bryant
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Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about JJ McCarthy getting injured and lost for the entire season, the Brandon Aiyuk trade situation in San Francisco, Jamal Adams’ future with the Titans, and CeeDee Lamb’s situation in Dallas.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Petros Papadakis on Chargers, LA Media, USC, NCAAF Returns
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Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler fresh off a day at L.A. Chargers camp to talk about the Los Angeles media, how they handle Jim Harbaugh, his relationships at USC, Reggie Bush having his Heisman Trophy back, and college football returning very soon.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Larry Stone on Mariners Frustrations, J-Rod’s Return, Olympics
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Larry Stone, legendary sports writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the continued Mariners frustrations, messaging after the season, if Julio Rodriguez was rushed back to the team post-injury, the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and Olympics in 2028.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features acclaimed author Evette Davis who discusses her new urban fantasy novel, “The Others." Releasing in September 2024 through SparkPress as the first installment of The Council Trilogy, "The Others” is a tour de force weaving together themes of self-disc…
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Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast. Hear about fun and healthy habits that can create routines that reduce stress, boost energy, and improve one's overall wellbeing. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the bes…
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Miguel Montalva Barba, "White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space" (Policy Press, 2024)
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White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space (Policy Press, 2024) examines the connections between race, place, and space, and sheds light on how they contribute and maintain racial hierarchies. Dr. Miguel Montalva Barba focuses on the White residents of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, which, according to the Cooks Politi…
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Brian Schmetzer on Sounders’ Huge Win, Leagues Cup, Pedro Injury
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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his team’s blowout win over Pumas yesterday, the physicality with the game and ending, Leagues Cup continuing on Saturday, and team injury updates.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Teresa Walker in Tennessee on Titans-Hawks Practices Before Game
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Teresa Walker from the AP in Tennessee joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about being at the Olympics, the Titans-Seahawks’ joint practices taking place this week before playing, and the Titans adding safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Aaron Jumper - Visit Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania
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From sampling local brews and ice cream to hiking and bicycling, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Association features Aaron Jumper of Visit Cumberland Valley who shares what you can experience year-round in this beautiful region of southcentral Pennsylvania. You're guaranteed a …
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Award-winning Author Kelly Vincent - Ugliest
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kelly Vincent who re-imagines their teenage years in their empowering series “The Art of Being Ugly," a compelling story of a teen grappling with their gender identity. The anticipated finale, “Ugliest,” (KV Books LLC, August 13, 2024) is a necessary and impactful commentary on the strug…
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Andrew R. Basso, "Destroy Them Gradually: Displacement as Atrocity" (Rutgers UP, 2024)
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Perpetrators of mass atrocities have used displacement to transport victims to killing sites or extermination camps to transfer victims to sites of forced labor and attrition, to ethnically homogenize regions by moving victims out of their homes and lands, and to destroy populations by depriving them of vital daily needs. Displacement has been trea…
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Rick Neuheisel on UW in Big Ten, UCLA Moving, Michigan Penalties
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Rick Neuheisel, former college football coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Washington heading to the Big Ten, UCLA moving to the conference too, and how best to penalize Michigan for their sign stealing scandal.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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Steven Souza Jr on Robles Extension, Julio Return, Polanco Option
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Former Mariners and MLB outfielder Steven Souza Jr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s giving Victor Robles a new contract extension, Julio Rodriguez returning to the lineup Sunday, the rotation, and Jorge Polanco’s ‘25 option.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Matt Cost who discusses "City Gone Askew," the latest novel in his "A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" series. "City Gone Askew" takes us back to Brooklyn in the Roaring '20s and Hungarian private eye, 8 Ballo, who is hired by Theda Lazar Vogel to prove that her husband was murdered. His colorf…
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