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The Courtship of Mona Mae

Yhane Washington Smith

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In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search the American West for Mona Mae's mother, Clara. Mona must recall a past, long forgotten in order to survive, so that she can find her mother, love and create a way of life for herself. Mona's journey shows how knowing our stories and histories release us from not only bondage, but also open doors for a better understanding of self in order to create a strong life and future. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educate ...
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Retelling forgotten stories from San Francisco's golden past, 1776 - 1906, based on newspapers, books, and personal accounts, of the time. San Francisco enthusiasts, California gold rush fans, and garden variety history geeks can discover this boom and bust city, built on the discovery of gold. Ho boys ho! For Californio! *I do my best to accurately reflect the facts, and sources, in my episodes.*
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Black in Appalachia

Black in Appalachia

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Having long been in this region, Black Appalachians remain mostly invisible, while the dominant narratives of Appalachia depict an overwhelming, white cultural homogeneity. The Black in Appalachia Podcast challenges these misconceptions by highlighting how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by the region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia, crea ...
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This is an unscripted globally syndicated talk radio show broadcast LIVE from inside Africa, to the rest of the world, hosted by the Queen of Expression - Nigerian Actress and Media Personality, ALEX OKOROJI every Talk Wednesday @ 9pm (GMT) | 10pm (WAT) | 11pm (CAT) | 1pm (PST) | 4pm (EST) {check your local time zone} - syndicated and available on-demand 24/7. The Naked Talk features heart-centered conversations with some of the biggest global icons, leaders, entertainers, experts and extra- ...
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Hear more. Feel more. Be more! Come with me and dive into some great classical music. For over 1000 years great musicians have explored what it means to live, love, die and everything in between: asking all our deep and universal questions. Escape the cacophony - the noise of your brain and daily life; tune into the music, your feelings and emotions ‘good’ and ‘bad’ …and find the space, stillness and love that underpins everything. NB: May include loud noise, surprises, challenges, cacophono ...
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@WSUCougarAthletics begins in a new conference, with a new head coach, and a new look for the team. Cougars Head Coach David Riley joins the pod to talk about building on the program's past.NBA Summer League begins soon and there are a lot of familiar faces on rosters, including a head-to-head with a past Saint Mary's backcourt. #marchmadness #NCAA…
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Today’s episode is about the changing landscape of Yerba Buena from July 1846 - 1847, just after the US takeover and the early broken promises to Californios. In the middle of all the changes, Yerba Buena's first American appointed Alcalde, Washing Allon Bartlett, goes missing, and it has everything to do with ... cows. Were the Spaniards really hi…
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Santa Clara has won 20+ games in three of the last four seasons. Will the Broncos get over the hump and return to the NCAA Tournament?NBA Draft is on the horizon. What will Jonathan Mogbo and Anton Watson be?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…
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San Francisco brings back a strong core, high level transfers, but do lose WCC First Teamer Jonathan Mogbo to the NBA Draft.USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen joins the pod to chat everything Dons.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portlan…
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The WCC has released the home and away matchups for the 2024-25 season. 18-game schedule. Who benefitted, who will need to step it up?Also, what was the most surprising outcomes of the offseason?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portl…
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The two newest additions to the WCC: Grand Canyon and Seattle. Are they good fits? Concerns? Pacific and Saint Mary's made some portal news. Gonzaga adds to the non-conference schedule.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacif…
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The portal has closed. Which teams made it out better than when it opened?The NBA Combine and G-League Elite Camp open. Which of the WCC entries would be the best NBA player?Mahaney to UConn?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland …
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Is the sky falling with Aidan Mahaney entering the portal? Not by a long shot. The Gaels have options, but who? Meanwhile LMU has been busy reloading their roster. A familiar face returns to Santa Clara. USF off to a strong start in the scheduling department.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stm…
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Listen to me fan girl Richard Miller, the host of Sparkletack. The original podcast on San Francisco history, 2006 - 2009. I modeled my podcast after Sparkletack so getting to interview him was a huge honor. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (s…
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Washington State and Pepperdine hire their new coaches but wait, there's more! A familiar face is now the head coach at Kentucky and the Zags are slated to face them this season.Mongolian Mike hits the portal. Saint Mary's associate head coach Justin Joyner heading to Michigan.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #baske…
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The Zags' loss to Purdue on Friday marks the end of the WCC season. Success for the Zags or something left on the table?Pacific, Pepperdine, and Washington State with key changes in leadership. Saint Mary's loses Josh Jefferson to the portal, what does it mean?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #s…
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For the second time this season, Gonzaga meets Purdue but these two teams looks very different than when they last met. Connor Hope joins to review how we got here and what the rematch with Purdue will bring.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…
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Gonzaga advances to its ninth straight Sweet Sixteen after dominant victories over McNeese State and Kansas. Saint Mary's ends its season against Grand Canyon.Recap the weekend and get set for Zags and Purdue on Friday.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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Today, we do not cover Edwin Bryant's best 1848-selling book but I do have a friendly conversation, with Mr. Bryant. Please sit back and enjoy the rest of my talk with Edwin Bryant. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitte…
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Gonzaga has won in dominant fashion. Can Saint Mary's match it? Gaels play-by-play voice Alex Jensen joins to share his outlook on the matchup. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #McNeese #GrandCanyon…
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It's game day! Gonzaga takes on McNeese State. Lots of have picked the upset. How about Locked On Zags' Andy Patton? He joins and makes his pick. Also... he picked Grand Canyon?!#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #McN…
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Who the heck is McNeese State? We kind of know Grand Canyon but who are they now? ESPN and CBS Sports broadcaster Jack Benjamin, who covers the Southland Conference among others, gives the scouting report on the WCC's two NCAA Tournament opponents.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfr…
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Saint Mary's and Gonzaga both received 5 seeds. Both will be staying out west. Initial impressions? Honestly, good.The Spokesman Review's Theo Lawson joins to talk about the Zags and their chances against McNeese State and the outlook for the NCAA Tournament. Also, USF makes the NIT. Quick preview of their matchup with Cincinnati. #collegebasketbal…
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Saint Mary's is the WCC regular season and tournament champion for the first time since 2012. It is officially their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, and fourth in the last five. What is their ceiling?How about the Zags? What is their Selection Sunday fate?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #s…
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Here we go again. It's Gonzaga and Saint Mary's for the WCC championship. The two split the regular season matchups, each winning on the road. Zags won the last meeting convincingly. Can the Gaels rebound and win their fourth WCC Tournament title under Randy Bennett?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #sa…
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Gonzaga hit the road and rolled through USF and Saint Mary's. Zags are playing their best right now. How do Saint Mary's and USF bounce back?WCC Tournament begins this week. Who could surprise? Could someone not named Gonzaga or Saint Mary's win it?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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I'm back and lots has happened. Gaels claimed at least a share of the WCC title, as well as the No. 1 seed for the WCC Tournament, on Saturday and can wrap it up completely on Thursday. Long term, how does the Josh Jefferson injury impact this team?Every seed except 1 and 9 are still in play. Who will claim the byes?Zags are on the road at USF and …
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Gonzaga and Saint Mary's was as advertised and the Gaels came out on top. With a 9-0 WCC record, they now have a two-game lead over Gonzaga and San Francisco. What's next for Gonzaga?Santa Clara drops a pair, including one to San Diego. San Francisco is on deck. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santac…
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Today, I virtually interview Edwin Bryant, the author of the 1848 best seller, “What I Saw in California, Journal of a Tour, 1846- 1847”. Through the magic of AI generated voices, I simulate a virtual conversation with Edwin Bryant; a journalist, turned overland traveler, turned the second American Alcalde of Yerba Buena, and then finally, a bestse…
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Supremacy in the WCC can shift drastically on Saturday. One game separates the two. Gaels were the coach's preseason pick. Zags have won five straight at the Kennel against Saint Mary's. But both have tough tests leading up to it. LMU at Gonzaga and Santa Clara visits Saint Mary's. @LockedOnZags Andy Patton hops on.Also some bracketology The Bracke…
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A cool and funky wedding anniversary present - a 15 minute classic from the most famous composer alive, Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks is stylish, sophisticated and hugely enjoyable! Listening time 23 mins (podcast 8', music 15') Music here, played by the Ensemble InterContemporain conducted by Pierre Boulez, on Youtube, Spotify, and (links to the 1st…
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Saint Mary's continues to roll after emphatic win at USF. Have they hit their peak or are they still getting better?Dons have a short turnaround and face Gonzaga in the Kennel on Thursday. What will it take to pull the upset? What can Gonzaga do to continue their dominance over USF?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #…
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Santa Clara had a roller coaster of a week. They knocked off Gonzaga for the first time since 2011. Leavey Center was jumping. Santa Clara looked ready for anyone... then Saint Mary's came to town.Gaels have won 10 of 11. Dons have won 6 straight. They meet on Saturday. USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen drops in. 01:33 Santa Clara Upsets Gonzaga08:43 …
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Pianist Rolf Hind introduces one of the epics of piano music. A heady mix of virtuoso composing and devout faith, Olivier Messiaen's 20 reflections on the infant Jesus, Vingt regards sur l'infant Jésus, brings us a two-hour deep dive of awesome power and beautiful stillness. Listening time 38 mins (plus music 2hrs 8') Music here on Youtube, played …
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West Coast Conference play begins this week and it may be as wide open as it has been in a very long time. Could someone other than Gonzaga or Saint Mary's win the league, like San Francisco?Zags drop another Q1 opportunity and the chances are running out. Are they in trouble?I also review my preseason picks and award winners. I've done some shifti…
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Today’s episode is an interview with a new listener and accidental friend of Monkey Block’s Facebook Page that led to IMs on Facebook, a rabbit hole on Juana Briones, and then to an online interview. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support t…
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The West Coast Conference makes it official and adds Washington State and Oregon State, beginning in 2024-25. What does it mean for the future of the league and for the two Pac schools?Saint Mary's and Santa Clara continue to have up and down non-conference schedules. Is Gonzaga's at-large status in danger?#collegebasketball #sports #college #baske…
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Saint Mary's walked into Fort Collins and knocked off No. 13 and previously undefeated Colorado State. Are they back?Zags lose at Washington. Bad offense down the stretch. Bump in the road or trend?San Diego beat Arizona State. It actually happened!#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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What was a bad week for the WCC got worse with the NET rankings being released for the first time this season. How bad was it? Locked On Zags host Andy Patton joins to chat Zags and the situation for the rest of the conference. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #po…
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Santa Clara gets big win over Oregon, making it their second over a Pac-12 school. Are the Broncos starting to look like a legit at-large team? Play-by-plan announcer Anthony Passarelli joins. Zags took two in Maui. How did it look? Saint Mary's bounces back after a rough to weeks. Are they back? Voice of the Gaels Alex Jensen hops on.#collegebaske…
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Last week, it was just a blip on the radar. After three straight losses, it is now time to be concerned about Saint Mary's. What needs to happen for them to right the ship? Is SMC still the second best bet for a multi-bid WCC or is it someone else? Santa Clara? It's also Feast Week! Gonzaga is at the Maui. How will they fare? #collegebasketball #cb…
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First week of the season and the first big upset of the WCC non-conference has happened. Saint Mary's falls to Weber State.Portland goes 3-0. Pepperdine might have another dude. Carlos Marshall, Jr. shines. ...and Gonzaga beats Yale.#collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland…
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We are less than a week away from the start of the season and it's time to hear from some guys who know this league in and out. We'll discuss our biggest storylines, the non-conference games we’ve circled, the sleeper team, and more.We'll also draft our WCC starting 5s!Guests:Rocco Miller - The BracketeerConnor Hope - Heat Check CBB (@heatcheckcbb5…
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I make my final predictions for the WCC standings and the end of year awards. Who will finish first? Who will be the WCC Player of the Year?Will I eat my words by March?#collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara…
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The story of the Hudson Bay Company, in Yerba Buena, has been reduced to a few sentences that are very Hudson Bay Company-centric. “That place was miserable, and we didn’t make any money, so we left.” It always felt like the guy who says, “Yeah, well, I didn’t want that job, anyway.” Today’s episode is peripherally about the English Hudson Bay Comp…
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First televised WCC exhibition featured Saint Mary's and Hawaii. What did the first look at the Gaels tell us? Also, the final team previews of the preseason:- Gonzaga with a lot of new faces and no more Drew Timme. What is their ceiling?- Portland faced a lot of challenges last season. Will the Pilots turn it around in Tyler Robertson's final year…
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Hot off the press! The wonders of modern tech allow us to enjoy Katharina Nohl's rhapsody for piano and orchestra, Spices, before it's even been performed by live musicians! And Katharina joins us to talk us through the recipe. Listening time 33 mins (podcast 15', music 18') The complete music here on Youtube. What do you think? Tell me with a comm…
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The WCC coaches poll and preseason all-league teams were released. I also preview the next three teams: Saint Mary's, LMU, and Pacific. - Saint Mary's has advanced to the Round of 32 each of the past two seasons. Can they advance further? - LMU has had winning seasons in two of its first three seasons under Stan Johnson. What is the next step?- Pac…
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The time is finally here for team previews. We start with San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Pepperdine. Dons and Broncos could be dark horse NCAA Tournament teams. What has to go their way? Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek checks in to preview the Broncos.Can Pepperdine climb its way out of the WCC cellar?Also, notes on Craziness in the Kennel.#col…
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