Best Clare Walker Podcasts (2024)

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S3:E4- Book Club: Catch 22 37:14

15d ago37:14

37:14

Clare and Hannah return with another book club, this time covering Joseph Heller's Catch 22, a satirical commentary on corporate malfeasance, nonsense, incompetence and bureaucracy. A classic war novel that coined a phrase still prominent in the modern zeitgeist, Catch 22 left Clare feeling like a dummy and convinced Hannah that she does indeed hav…

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Breakfast Chat 9: Your Vet Did What? 8:23

5M ago8:23

8:23

In this breakfast chat, Clare shares a truly embarrassing story from a fellow veterinarian. Names and locations have been changed to protect those involved from further shame. This episode may be troubling for more squeamish listeners, as it contains terms like: uterine horn, testicles, castration, cervix, and litter-bearing animals. Also, Hannah a…

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S3:E3- To Kill a King 34:19

5M ago34:19

34:19

In part 2 of our series on the kings and queens of England, Clare and Hannah talk about two kings who embodied the term, "man-child." Henry II spent his entire wedding reception goofing off with his best friend and ignoring everybody else, including his new queen. Richard II surrounded himself with his favorite sycophants, spent a ridiculous amount…

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S3:E2- The Life and Times of Henry and Henry 19:01

11M ago19:01

19:01

Hannah takes the "reigns" for part 1 in a series about the kings and queens of England. Because royalty in England just cycled through the same three names over and over, today we learn about two kings named Henry: Henry II: the highlights of his reign were murdering his best friend in a cathedral, getting whipped within an inch of his life in the …

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Breakfast Chat 8: Songs that Rocked Our World, Pt. 3 14:38

11M ago14:38

14:38

Clare shares a song that terrifies both her and the man who wrote it. Hannah's song of choice did not so much rock her world as haunt her every waking moment for two weeks straight. Clare's song: "Cat's in the Cradle." Music, lyrics, and performance by Harry Chapin. In December of 1974 it was the Number 1 song on the Billboard Top 100. The link inc…

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S3: E1- Book Club: "True Grit" 39:46

11M ago39:46

39:46

Clare and Hannah read Charles Portis' 1968 novel, True Grit, and have not been able to talk normally since. We also analyze two movie adaptations of the book: the 1969 adaptation directed by Henry Hathaway and the 2010 adaptation directed by the Coen Brothers. To get your own copy of this amazing book and/or your own DVD copy of the movies, visit C…

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Breakfast Chat 7: "Your Dog Ate What? Again?" (Weird Veterinary Stories #2) 11:16

11M ago11:16

11:16

This is a weird one. Not at all what you'd be expecting. The names of locations, individuals, and 4-legged lifeforms have been changed to protect the innocent. If you enjoy funny vet stories, you might enjoy the books of James Herriot, a veterinarian plying his trade in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales of northern England. The stories take place befor…

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Breakfast Chat 6: Our Favorite Circles of Hell (Dante's Divine Comedy) 17:28

1y ago17:28

17:28

Clare has been doing some light reading... of Dante's Inferno. The translation Clare's been reading is by Robert Hollander and Jean Hollander. The commentaries are A Beginner's Guide to Dante's Divine Comedy by Jason M. Baxter and Spiritual Direction from Dante: Avoiding the Inferno by Paul Pearson. She's also been referring to the Dorothy Sayers t…

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S2:E24 "Curse You, Harper-Collins!" (How to Read The Chronicles of Narnia) 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

Today we discuss whether The Chronicles of Narnia should be read in chronological order or in order of publication. Clare has strong opinions about this one. Hannah doesn't care either way, but that may change... You already have your own copy of The Chronicles of Narnia, right? Wait...what? You don't?? Let us help you rectify that unacceptable sit…

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Breakfast Chat 5: Songs that Rocked Our Worlds, Pt. 2 15:06

1y ago15:06

15:06

Clare and Hannah share some more of the songs that rocked their worlds. Turns out they both really love heavy metal. Who knew? Clare's songs: "I See Fire" -- metal version! Performed by Malinda and Violet Orlandi "Clean Up Your Room" by Akira the Don featuring Jordan Peterson "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless Hannah's songs: "A Question" by Bombadil "…

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Clare Knight 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

24:21

Sarah is joined by Clare Knight, founder and CEO of DA-X, the Delegated Authority Exchange. Clare discusses her journey, from leaving the world of law to creating a new digital platform for insurance underwriters. She explains the roller-coaster experience of life as an entrepreneur and the importance of failures in building resilience in the workp…

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Dr Sepi Chakaveh 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

Sarah talks to Dr Sepi Chakaveh about the challenges that face a tech entrepreneur, how the world of interactive tech and virtual reality will shape the business of the future and take an unexpected dive into theoretical physics. Find out moire about Sarah and Kapitalise here: https://kapitalise.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmalter…

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Suzi Walker and Michelle Wright 14:36

1+ y ago14:36

14:36

Sarah talks with Suzi Walker and Michelle Wright, the founders of two very different businesses, about how the adversity and setbacks they encountered while establishing their companies actually helped shape their companies for the better and allowed them to grow as entrepreneurs. Find out moire about Sarah and Kapitalise here: https://kapitalise.c…

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What is Your Deal? (Understanding the Four Temperaments) 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

38:58

The four temperaments have been around since Hippocrates, who theorized that our human behavior is influenced by the quantities of various fluids present in our bodies. The four temperaments are: Sanguine (blood), Choleric (Yellow bile), Melancholic (black bile), and phlegmatic (phlegm). Clare (a sanguine) and Hannah (a melancholic) plumb the depth…

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Breakfast Chat 4: "Your Dog Ate What?" (weird veterinary stories from Dr. Walker) 20:28

1+ y ago20:28

20:28

Clare shares some of her veterinary exploits. WARNING: This episode is gross. If any of the following words or phrases gross you out, you may wish to forgo listening: Poop Vomit Bile Rectum Rectal exam Ringworms Anal gland Wheel of vomit "Head falling off" Moist If you enjoy funny vet stories, you might enjoy the books of James Herriot, a veterinar…

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Welcome to Restart 2:17

2y ago2:17

2:17

“Camp Restart” is a video games detox centre where parents send their troubled teenagers to overcome addiction to technology… At least that’s what the brochure says. Mind-bending thriller starring Armin Karima, Jon Gabrus and Lillete Dubey, from creators Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.By BBC Sounds

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Breakfast Chat 3: What Makes a Good Character? 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

Whether you're writing a book, a movie, or a play, there are three elements you need to think about when creating a character. Clare and Hannah discuss these three things, debate whether James Bond is funny, and discover that they both struggle to say the word "nemesis." Support the Show.By Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak

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S2:E22 Book Club: Brave New World (pt. 2) 29:07

2y ago29:07

29:07

In this episode, Hannah and Clare continue to talk about Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," through the lens of one of our favorite "Star Trek" episodes. We also manage to mention "Abolition of Man" again. See if you can spot it! Brave New World by Aldous Huxley includes adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. Support the Show.…

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S2:E21 Book Club - Brave New World (Pt. 1) 39:47

2y ago39:47

39:47

In this episode, Clare and Hannah come off the reservation and step into a Brave New World where people are made in bottles, Henry Ford is God, and the police are armed with water-pistols. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley includes adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. Please enjoy this hilarious video from The Onion about how Disney grows c…

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Wizards and Hunchbacks and Fairies, Oh my! 27:58

2y ago27:58

27:58

Don't be fooled by the title. We're still talking about Shakespeare. This time Hannah and Clare talk about the elements of tragedy and comedy, why the Lancasters had to look good in the histories, and what kind of play The Tempest is anyway. Support the Show.By Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak

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Why You Should Watch Shakespeare 25:01

2y ago25:01

25:01

Hannah finally uses her drama degree! In this episode, our mother-daughter duo discuss Shakespeare, its challenges, its beauty, and its relevance to us today. This week's installment of "Splanchnics Math:" According to Clare (3:50), Shakespeare was born in 1864 and died in 1616 at the age of 52. This is, of course, incorrect. He lived to be 248 and…

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Amy Anzel 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

Sarah talks with C.E.O., founder and Apprentice contestant Amy Anzel about her journey as an entrepreneur; overcoming business challenges as well as public adversity during her time on the show.By Sarah Malter

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Lucy Cohen 18:59

2y ago18:59

18:59

Sarah Talks with Lucy Cohen, the C.E.O. and founder of Mazuma and author of Forget the First Million. Lucy explains how her successes have been shaped by setbacksBy Sarah Malter

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Book Club - A Canticle for Leibowitz 41:28

2y ago41:28

41:28

Spanning 18 centuries, Walter M. Miller's "A Canticle for Leibowitz" follows a Catholic monastery's attempts to preserve knowledge through several apocalypses. In this episode, Clare and Hannah talk about very serious topics like the cyclical nature of history, mankind's self-destructive nature, buzzards, and a random shark. We also mention C.S. Le…

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Breakfast Chat #2: Songs that Rocked Our World 13:28

2y ago13:28

13:28

Clare and Hannah share some of their favorite songs and explain why music is an essential part of character development. We manage to quote both Plato and Michael Jackson. Hannah's picks: I'm a Funny Dame (Eartha Kitt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3l1K13naLM Blue Healer (Birdtalker): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL4AP-n091M Simple Man (Jaso…

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Robots, Humans, and the Potential for Independent Thought 21:45

2+ y ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, Clare and Hannah continue to geek out about robots, but to be honest we spend more time discussing humans. Typical humans, always talking about ourselves. We talk about the nature of beauty, being stewards of the earth, and something called an a priori cognitive structure. I feel smarter already. Check out the episode show notes fo…

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Robots: Automation, Isolation & Smashy Crushy Things 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

"The humans, who can think, are so afraid of those who cannot think..." In this episode, the first half of a two-part discussion, Clare and Hannah chat about the progress of robotics over the years, laying the groundwork for the second part, where we get super-duper philosophical and stuff. Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and pe…

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Book Club - Lord of the Flies (Pt. 2) 23:57

2+ y ago23:57

23:57

In our second episode about Lord of the Flies, things go hog wild. Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker. Special thanks to The Twilight and Donald Kozinski from AnimeRevProductions. Support the Show.By Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak

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Book Club - Lord of the Flies (Pt. 1) 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

32:15

Clare and Hannah discuss William Golding's classic 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies. Like all civilized people, they pass the pig mug, and things get philosophical. Click the link above to pick up your own copy of this exciting page-turner! It's an “affiliate” link to our Bookshop.org page. When you click through and purchase, the price of the item is…

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Kids These Days: a talk about the generations 53:01

2+ y ago53:01

53:01

Clare (Gen X) and Hannah (Millennial) talk about how different generations were shaped by technology, historical events, and in Clare's case, a whole lot of geopolitical mayhem. Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker. Support the Show.By Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak

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To Be-ijing, Or Not To Be-ijing? 1:01:35

2+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

…that is the question on many NHL players’ minds right now, when it comes to deciding whether to take up their spot on the Olympics rosters of their home countries (if selected of course). But what would a potential positive COVID result mean for the fans, for their NHL clubs, for their mental health, and for their bank balance? On this episode of …

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Biting is wrong 1:11:57

2+ y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

If you had to describe what you can and can't do someone in the NHL... I wonder how long it would take to get to saying... "oh yeah, you can't bite an opponent!" Anyway, this week that's exactly what happened and it's on our list of things to talk about. Montreal have fired their longstanding GM and we look at what's next for a team which were only…

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The Duke Leto Atreides Fan Club 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

28:20

Clare and Hannah watch Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film adaptation of Dune and immediately sit down to talk about it. We're both big fans of Duke Leto, and Hannah keeps wanting to talk about the Gom Jabbar for some reason. Dune by Frank Herbert We provide these resources to help you find and enjoy the things we talked about on this episode! Note that s…

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Eichel’s Out 57:25

2+ y ago57:25

57:25

First period: Jack Eichel (finally) moves to Vegas Golden Knights and gets his surgery, but what next for his old NHL club - Buffalo Sabres? Second period: Covid-19 strikes again. Ottawa Senators get some ice time relief. Third period: Trouble with Seattle settling in? Meanwhile, LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks are surprisingly on the up. Presented by C…

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Book Club - Watership Down (Pt. 2) 18:56

2+ y ago18:56

18:56

Clare and Hannah continue to dive down the rabbit hole and talk about Richard Adam's beloved 1972 adventure novel Watership Down. In Part 2 of this discussion, we talk about the qualities of a great leader: trusting your followers, offering peace to hostile neighbors, and saving the lives of random mice. Splanchnics is a labor of love for your moth…

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Kyle Beach Is A Hero 1:20:26

2+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

This episode, we pay huge respect to the player Kyle Beach, who has almost single-handedly challenged an entire institution to do better, and to be better in dealing with instances of sexual abuse reporting. This week a major investigation revealed there HAD been a systemic failure in how the Chicago Blackhawks handled Kyle’s abuse in 2010, and sin…

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Fluffin Off Real Nice 1:01:42

2+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Seattle Kraken make their debut, plenty of first-time NHL goals ticked off for rookies across the league and electric to hear fans back in the building! Episode title courtesy of Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, commenting on Connor McDavid practicing his one-timers. Also, we all wanna drive a Zamboni now that Brady Tkachuk AND Cam Atkinson’s grand…

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Book Club - Watership Down (Pt. 1) 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

Clare and Hannah talk about Clare's favorite childhood book: Watership Down! Spoiler alert: this book has nothing to do with sinking nautical vessels. We talked briefly about Watership Down in Season 1, Episode 3 ("Hobbits and Rabbits and Gnomes...oh my!" -- an episode about our favorite childhood books). But on today's episode, we dive "down the r…

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NHL 21/22: Let’s Get Kraken! 1:03:39

3y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Hey up, we’re back for a fourth season! And this time there’s four of us: Clare Freeman (Toronto Maple Leafs fan), Jolon Kemp Walker (Toronto Maple Leafs fan), Matt Day (Dallas Stars fan) & fresh in from Covering the Puck Pod, Craig Jones (Colorado Avalanches fan)! On this ep of NHL Fans From Afar - 1st period: Off-season recap, if you’ve been on a…

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Introversion and Extroversion 35:17

3y ago35:17

35:17

Clare and Hannah may look exactly the same, but they're a lot different under the surface. One of them is introverted, and the other is extroverted. I wonder if you can guess which is which? The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett. Not a personality test, but a way of discovering your temperament, which predicts the way you respond …

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Breakfast Chat #1: Medical Miracles 15:12

3y ago15:12

15:12

Clare and Hannah talk about the Plague, amputations, and blood spurting everywhere. Just your typical breakfast table conversation. Follow us, on Instagram if you wish: @splanchnics_podcast Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker. Support the Show.By Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak

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Book Club - The Human Chronicles? 31:45

3y ago31:45

31:45

Clare and Hannah had so much to say about the Martian Chronicles, we decided to record another episode about it. We talk almost exclusively about Hannah's favorite story in the book, and we manage to sneak a C.S. Lewis reference in there, too. This one gets pretty existential (which it usually does if you let Hannah talk for too long). Intro and ou…

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Book Club - The Martian Chronicles 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

This episode, Clare and Hannah leave the planet in our discussion of Ray Bradbury's Science Fiction classic, The Martian Chronicles. To purchase your own copy of this excellent book, take the nearest interplanetary transport to our Bookshop.org store and go to the "Splanchnics Book Club" section. You'll get a nice discount, you'll support independe…

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D: Depth and Defensemen 51:42

3y ago51:42

51:42

Could the secret to winning the 2021 Stanley Cup be in having a good rear end? It's nothing new that great goaltending has always been key in keeping an NHL team's silverware hopes alive, but it seems that both New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights are keeping up their success with some impressive stats and scoring opportunities from their de…

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