Best Christina Riley Podcasts (2024)

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B-Side: A Tribe Called Quest 10:30

3h ago10:30

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This week, we're dropping our first B-Side of 2024. A little quickie companion piece to episode 64, A Tribe Called Quest: Electric Relaxation. We didn't get a chance to talk about our favorite Tribe songs from each album during the episode, so you get to hear it now. We also drop our thoughts on which album that we think is better, The Low End Theo…

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J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" 1:05:51

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Prior to becoming Donald Trump's VP pick or a U.S. Senator representing Ohio, J.D. Vance was a bestselling author. Over 1.6. million copies of his book "Hillbilly Elegy," a memoir about growing up in a poor, white family that has its roots in Appalachia, have sold to date. After the VP announcement, the book once again shot to the top of the Amazon…

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Episode 317: Assassination Attempts on US Presidents

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In this week’s episode, hear about all the major assassination attempts that have been made on presidents of the United States, both successful and unsuccessful. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/669b5e254a41c3e9ced7dfe9.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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#183 - Milly (Brendan Dyer & Yarden Erez) 1:16:31

5h ago1:16:31

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We’re super excited to share our latest episode featuring Brendan Dyer and Yarden Erez of Milly! Their 2024 record, "Your Own Becoming," released on June 28, has been one of my most anticipated albums this year for me, especially after the single "Drip From the Fountain" dropped. This album is easily in my top 5 for 2024! The band started crafting …

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Riley Gaines, "Swimming Against the Current" 1:04:33

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In 2022, collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines tied for 5th place in the 200m freestyle final at the NCAA Women's Championships. The swimmer she tied with was transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Since then, Riley Gaines has become an outspoken critic of transgender women competing in women's sports and has even testified on the issue before Congress. In this…

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Episode 316: History’s Biggest Misconceptions – Part 2

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In this week’s episode, learn the truth behind five more commonly-held historical misonceptions: the colour of classical statues, things erroneously associated with Julius Caesar, the existence of the iron maiden, Napoleon’s height, and NASA’s million-dollar space pen. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/668f32b0…

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Jeffrey Wright: This is Egyptian Cotton... 36:53

21h ago36:53

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In this episode we're discussing an actor who you may know from television shows like Boardwalk Empire and Westworld, or his film roles in The Hunger Games and James Bond franchises. You may know him from Angels in America, which earned him a Tony award for the Broadway show and an Emmy award for the TV adaptation. He's played historical figures su…

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Bad at Sports Podcast: Episode 876 the Future of Arts Education 1 58:12

3d ago58:12

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Description: Join hosts Jesse Malmed and Duncan MacKenzie as they chat with Jen de los Reyes about the future of arts education. Jen shares her innovative teaching methods and syllabus, sparking a lively discussion on how to nurture creativity and adapt to a changing art world. Jesse gets thoughtful. Duncan mic drops. About Our Guests: Jesse Malmed…

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David Charter, "Royal Audience" 1:03:22

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The Times of London U.S. editor David Charter, author of "Royal Audience," discusses the special relationship that Queen Elizabeth II had with the United States and U.S. presidents over her 70-year reign as Britain's Head of State. Queen Elizabeth, who became queen in 1952 and passed away in 2022, had met and had varying degrees of personal relatio…

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Episode 315: The Rosetta Stone

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In this week’s episode, discover the story of the Rosetta Stone, a series of 2,000-year-old texts written that became the key to our modern understanding of the Ancient Egyptian language. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6688fed89bf81dc06ae2e6f2.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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Episode 875: Solana Chehtman and Jaeyong Park with Daniel Tucker

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_Episode_875_Daniel_Tucker_Returns_from_Korea.mp3 download In this episode of Bad at Sports, Daniel Tucker travels to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Arts in Society conference 2024, where he sits down with two influential figures in the global arts community. Solana Chehtman, a New York-based c…

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#182 - From Indian Lakes (Joey Vannucci) 1:15:47

8d ago1:15:47

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We are to have Joey Vannucci of From Indian Lakes on to discuss his new record, "Head Void", which was released on May 15! This is his first FIL album since 2019, and it was worth the wait. "Head Void" is a very organic, pick-up-the-guitar-and-bang-on-the-drums type of record. None of these songs were sitting around for long—they were all written a…

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Bad at Sports Episode 875: Solana Chehtman and Jaeyong Park with Daniel Tucker 58:48

9d ago58:48

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In this episode of Bad at Sports, Daniel Tucker travels to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Arts in Society conference 2024, where he sits down with two influential figures in the global arts community. Solana Chehtman, a New York-based cultural producer and curator originally from Buenos Aires, joins Daniel as a plenary speaker at the conference.…

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Announcing: Half-Arsed History LIVE!

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Half-Arsed History is taking to the stage this August, in Melbourne and Sydney! We’ll have a great time getting across the histories of these two cities, and there’s plenty of other stuff planned – Q&As, meet and greets, tour merch, a song or two, all sorts of things. Hope to see you there! Tickets are on sale now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/s…

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Frank Bruni, "The Age of Grievance" 1:03:52

13d ago1:03:52

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New York Times opinion columnist Frank Bruni, author of "The Age of Grievance," argues that we are living in a cultural and political era defined by victimhood and perceived injustice. He discusses the causes of this development and offers ways to move past it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 314: Frederic Chopin, the Virtuosic Pianist

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In this week’s episode, meet Frédéric Chopin, one of the most famous and celebrated composers and pianists of the Romantic Era, and learn about his life, work, and relationships. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/666d00a23266300012360a9b.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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Episode 874: Jen de los Reyes

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports__Episode_874_Jen_delos_Reyes.mp3 download Welcome to another episode of Bad at Sports. In this episode, Jesse and Duncan sit down with Jen de los Reyes, an artist, organizer, and activist known for her transformative projects that bridge art and community engagement. Jen de los Reyes is perhaps b…

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Bad at Sports Episode 874: Jen de los Reyes 57:09

17d ago57:09

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Welcome to another episode of Bad at Sports. In this episode, Jesse and Duncan sit down with Jen de los Reyes, an artist, organizer, and activist known for her transformative projects that bridge art and community engagement. Jen de los Reyes is perhaps best known for her role in founding and organizing the groundbreaking Open Engagement conference…

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Virginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili" 1:03:30

20d ago1:03:30

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We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk publ…

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Episode 313: Alan Turing and the Enigma Machine

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In this week’s episode, learn the incredible story of Alan Turing – a man who not only laid the foundations of modern computer science, but also had an immense impact on the Second World War due to his work in deciphering the Enigma code. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/66681173c15812001368c78e.mp3 Download E…

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Teddy Riley: Teddy's Jam 2 35:35

1M ago35:35

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In our previous episode, we covered Teddy Riley's influential production career. In this episode, we focus on his journey as a performer, starting from his pioneering new jack swing days with Guy, a brief stop with his brother's group, Wreckx-N-Effect and finally to his Blackstreet era. Teddy's run as both a producer and performer is one that few a…

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#181 - Pissed Jeans (Randall Huth) 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

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During a recent music lull, podcasts dominated my morning commute until Pissed Jeans shook me awake with their new record! The song "Moving On" hit me like a lightning bolt – from the killer intro riff to those raw, punk vocals, it was pure magic. Their latest album "Half Divorced" reaffirmed my punk roots, reminding me why I fell in love with this…

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Episode 873: Leslie Baum, Andreas Fischer, Justin Witte – Panel Discussion at Goldfinch

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_Episode_873_Baum_Fischer_Witte.mp3 download In this captivating episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we bring you a special recording of a panel discussion held at the Goldfinch Gallery. The event, which saw an enthusiastic turnout with every painter in Chicago turning out for this standing room onl…

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Bad at Sports Episode 873: Leslie Baum, Andreas Fischer, Justin Witte - Panel Discussion at Goldfinch 1:04:29

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In this captivating episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we bring you a special recording of a panel discussion held at the Goldfinch Gallery. The event, which saw an enthusiastic turnout with every painter in Chicago turning out for this standing room only discussion, delves into the intricate world of painting. "Team Contemporary Painting" panelists…

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Christina Swarns, Innocence Project Executive Director 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the…

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Episode 312: Christina of Sweden, Minerva of the North

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In this week’s episode, get to know Christina of Sweden, the keenly intelligent and fiercely independent queen of Sweden, who is remembered today for her passion of learning and knowledge. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/666571dfb6f3d900122c8c63.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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George Takei, "My Lost Freedom" 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of …

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Episode 311: Emperor Trajan, Optimus Princeps

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In this week’s episode, discover the story of one of the greatest Roman emperors ever to have lived: Trajan, who brought the empire to its largest territorial extent in 117 CE. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6661a0ff6a3b3e001219b8ca.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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Teddy Riley: Teddy's Jam 34:25

1M ago34:25

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On this episode, we’re talking about a producer, songwriter, sometime singer and rapper. He’s done songs for Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, Heavy D, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Keith Sweat, Al B. Sure!, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and more. He's done albums for himself as a member of Guy & Blackstreet, and he was ind…

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World War II Veterans Steve Ellis & Rolf Slen 1:01:29

1M ago1:01:29

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We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steve Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550…

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Episode 310: Oscar Wilde, the Brilliant Playwright

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In this week’s episode, learn all about Oscar Wilde, the famous Anglo-Irish playwright who is still remembered for his dazzling wit, and hear the tragic tale of his downfall due to the harsh social attitudes of the time. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/665aad31e9a55800115c2940.mp3 Download Episode (Right clic…

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Betty Koed, "Scenes" 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

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This Memorial Day weekend, retired U.S. Senate Historian Betty Koed shares stories from her book "Scenes: People, Places and Events That Shaped the United States Senate." It's a collection of brief chronicles of Senate history that she presented to Senators during their Tuesday caucus lunches between 2009 and 2023. Some of the stories told include …

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Episode 309: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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In this week’s episode, listen to the tale of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, when actor John Wilkes Booth shot the sitting US president in Ford’s Theatre. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/664f2e8eae8835001210bc50.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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Heavy D: Nuttin' But Love 38:25

2M ago38:25

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On this episode we’re talking about Mr. Big Stuff, The Heavster, The Overweight Lover, out of Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon, the diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly D. One of a small number of people who have done a song with both Michael and Janet Jackson. The man who is pretty much responsible for kicking off Uptown Records, since he was the first…

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Episode 872- Haynes Riley of Good Weather and Kai Matsumiya of Kai Matsumiya Gallery

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_Episode_872_Haines_Riley.mp3 download Join the Bad at Sports team as they delve into the vibrant world of contemporary art in their latest episode featuring two influential figures from the gallery scene: Haynes Riley of Good Weather and Kai Matsumiya of his eponymous gallery. In this engaging co…

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Bad at Sports Podcast Episode 872: Haynes Riley of Good Weather and Kai Matsumiya of Kai Matsumiya Gallery 59:26

2M ago59:26

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Join the Bad at Sports team as they delve into the vibrant world of contemporary art in their latest episode featuring two influential figures from the gallery scene: Haynes Riley of Good Weather and Kai Matsumiya of his eponymous gallery. In this engaging conversation, Haynes Riley shares insights into the vision and mission behind Good Weather Ga…

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Freeman Hrabowski, "The Resilient University" 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Author and president emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Freeman Hrabowski talks about the role of college presidents, the handling of campus protests over the war in Gaza, and political involvement in higher education. His new book "The Resilient University" looks at how UMBC dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial unr…

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Episode 308: The History of the United States – Part 4: Cold War and Global Hegemony

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In this week’s episode, conclude an overview of US history with the last of a four-part series, this week getting across the radical changes that took place in post-war USA, with things like the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the War on Terror. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6649c466d49418001284026…

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#180 - Riley! 44:49

2M ago44:49

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Get ready to switch gears with us as Tate Daniels, the wizard behind the editing scenes, steps into the limelight for an electrifying interview with the entire Riley! band! Fresh off the press, their latest record "Keep Your Cool" dropped on April 19, and if you haven't tuned in yet, well, you might just be Patrick Star living under a rock. This fu…

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Ilyon Woo, "Master Slave Husband Wife" 1:00:39

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Ilyon Woo, our guest this week, was recently awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for her book "Master Slave Husband Wife." The book recounts the harrowing journey of self-emancipation made by married slaves William and Ellen Craft in 1848. Disguised as a wealthy disabled white man with his servant, the Crafts left Georgia, avoiding slave …

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Episode 307: The History of the United States – Part 3: Reconstruction and World War

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In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get stuck into the third of four episodes covering the history of the United States of America, this time covering the Reconstruction and Progressive Eras, the World Wars, Great Depression, and New Deal. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/663c86a076c7fe00115a0b60.mp3 Downlo…

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Episode 871: Christina Ballantyne

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_episode_871_Christina_Ballantyne.mp3 download In this episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we delve into the puffy painting and bulging canvases with Chicago-based artist Christina Ballantyne. Live from the opening day of EXPO Chicago 2024. We are the very heart of fabulous in the center of art worl…

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Hey Ladies 43:20

2M ago43:20

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It's been a while since we've dropped an episode about the ladies, so on this one we're talking about 8 of them. Yes, 8. We're diving into the world of R&B with a spotlight on some of our favorite voices. First up, we have the First Ladies of Bad Boy, Total. Kim, Keisha and Pam. Then we're heading north of the border to talk about two vocal powerho…

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Bad at Sports Episode 871: Christina Ballantyne 31:12

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In this episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we delve into the puffy painting and bulging canvases with Chicago-based artist Christina Ballantyne. Live from the opening day of EXPO Chicago 2024. We are the very heart of fabulous in the center of art world fortune and glory. Guest Bio: Christina Ballantyne is a Chicago-based artist known for her dynami…

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#179 - Softcult (Mercedes Arn-Horn) 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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We were lucky enough to catch Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult on the same day of when they released their new hit single, One of the Pack. It's a song with a special and important meaning that Mercedes gives her honest and authentic self during the song and while talking about it on our podcast. In the words of Mercedes, "In Softcult we pride ourselv…

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Patrick Kennedy, "Profiles in Mental Health Courage" 1:03:47

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Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) talks about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it. He shares the stories of the people profiled in his book, "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," including himself and members of his own family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Episode 306: The History of the United States – Part 2: Expansion and Civil War

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In this episode of Half-Arsed History, continue an overview of US history, focussing on the first half of the 19th century: foreign policy, westward expansion, slavery, and the American Civil War. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/66374a482c27a3001200f7ae.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…

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Episode: 870 Hilma’s Ghost

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/badatsports/Bad_at_Sports_Episode_870_Hilmas_Ghost.mp3 download The artists of Hilma’s Ghost join us from the inside of Secrist Beach Gallery, Chicago’s newly opened and probably most gorgeous gallery, Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray, treat us to magic, haunting and an introduction to tarot. Beyond that, they revel i…

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Bad at Sports Episode: 870 Hilma’s Ghost 58:44

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The artists of Hilma’s Ghost join us from the inside of Secrist Beach Gallery, Chicago’s newly opened and probably most gorgeous gallery, Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray, treat us to magic, haunting and an introduction to tarot. Beyond that, they revel in the radical feminist histories of art and witch craft looking for knowledge beyond the ra…

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71. Wellness and Winning in Women's Sports with Ali Riley 39:18

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Follow the soccer career and life of Ali, from her early days playing youth soccer in Los Angeles to eventually captaining the New Zealand national team. Ali discusses growing up with a coach for a dad, getting the opportunity to play for New Zealand's U20 team, becoming a starter at Stanford University, and her long professional career in the US a…

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