Best Dave Baird Podcasts (2024)

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S4 Ep14: How to become a full-time author... maybe 52:44

2d ago52:44

52:44

Do you have what it takes to quit your day job and follow your dreams to become a full time author? Well, there's only one way to find out...and that's to listen to our interview with J C Duncan! Hear how he bravely decided to give himself a year to become a professional writer and, even bravelier, decided to tell everyone about it! Plus home made …

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S4 Ep 13: Tune that name! All about pseudonyms 56:58

16d ago56:58

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A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet...but would he have written that line if he wasn't called Shakespeare? This week Jon, Tom and Dave (or possibly Rod, Jane and Freddy) look into pseudonyms, nom-de-plumes, pen names...and basically just being someone else for a bit. Does your name affect your chances of success? Does it even have a…

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S4 Ep 12: Mike Gayle 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

A change is in the air here at Failing HQ. A scent on the wind, a signal that the new dawn will herald the arrival of long overdue success. This week, not only do Tom and Jon have a lovely chat with acclaimed author and current Richard and Judy Book Club pick Mike Gayle...but Jon also discusses his submissions to some actual writing competitions. A…

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S4 Ep11: Samuel Burr & The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers 51:51

1M ago51:51

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If we were really clever, we'd have written the show notes for this week's episode in the form of a cryptic crossword clue in honour of our guest, Samuel Burr. We spoke to him about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers", his frankly unbelievable journey to getting published and even had a chat about all things cryptic. But, unfortunatel…

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S4 Ep10: Does Age Matter? with Aline Dufflocq & Babette Hughes 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

The average age of our guests this week is 64. Nothing too amazing about that you might say… until you find out the first of our two guests is in her mid-twenties! This week we ask, “Is there a best age to write?” Plus we enjoy a WIP from Geoffrey G N Harrison. And here’s a load of links… Check out Aline’s YouTube here! Here's Aline's Toktok Here's…

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S4 Ep9: Darren Walsh - He Knows His Punions 57:17

2M ago57:17

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Would you like a pun? Well, that's handy because this week we've been punning for gold and ended up with a bucket load. Director, writer and stand up comedian Darren Walsh chats to us about his career, the art of a good pun and whether AI will ever be funnier than him. Plus Jon comes up with what is almost certainly not an entirely new form of joke…

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S4 Ep8: A tour of Scarfolk, with Richard Littler 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Have you ever been to Scarfolk? It's a strange, yet hauntingly familiar place. Join us as we take a bus trip into the mind of the man who dreamt it all up, Richard Littler. Plus we take a look at another listener's bit o' writing they've kindly sent in to share with the class. This week we try and make Madelyn Postman cry... Find out more about Ric…

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S4 Ep7: Robert Popper 1:23:44

3M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

If comedy writing is your thing, we've got a real treat for you. This week we talk to the super talented and rather prolific Robert Popper. From how he broke into the industry via Steve Coogan and The Comic Strip to his smash hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner. We also chat about Robin Cooper, The Timewaster Letters, South Park, Look Around You, and pl…

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S4 Ep6: Improv Your Writing - with Ruth Bratt 47:24

3M ago47:24

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The great Carl Reiner once said “Improvisation is just writing in front of an audience”. So we figured if we could brush up on our improv skills it's bound to make us better writers... right? This week improv extraordinaire, and official Comedy Store Player, Ruth Bratt talks to us about her life, her craft and the eating habits of her cat... before…

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S4 Ep5: The Interview That Went A Bit Wrong 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Unfortunately we're not able to include show notes this week, for legal reasons. Thanks for listening. www.floraopil.com Find out more about Flora here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Failing Writers Podcast

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S4 Ep4: Writers Unite! with Sarah from Writers' HQ & Debut Novelist Samuel Burr 1:19:45

4M ago1:19:45

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Writing can be a solitary business. All those hours spent with nothing but a blank page and a bottomless coffee cup. On reflection we reckon it's probably good to interact with other human beings occasionally. It can stop you going full fruit-loops. (You know...dressing as your main character and wandering around the house talking to yourself.) It …

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S4 Ep3: The Full Brontë 1:23:46

4M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Join Tom & Jon on another rambly exploration. This time we're off back to the 1840s to take a good, hard look at the Brontë sisters. Who were Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë? What were they like? How is it possible that three sisters all wrote so brilliantly? Why are they still so revered by readers across the world? and what was the deal with Bra…

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S4 Ep2: Jessica Bull - Miss Austen Investigates 57:06

5M ago57:06

57:06

As an aspiring young writer it's easy to be put off by even the most well intentioned constructive criticism...what's not so easy is to revisit that critique many years later and be inspired to write a novel that has publishers literally fighting each other for the chance to print it. Join us for a fascinating interview as Jessica Bull, author of t…

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S4 Ep1: Danny Wallace 1:19:04

5M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Aaaaaand we're back! The Failing Writers return for what some are calling the fourth season of this spectacular podcast. We look forward to a whole new smorgasbord of writing tips, challenges, goals and cock-ups plus a raft of interviews with some of the biggest names in the writing world. Starting with a real corker courtesy of writer, presenter a…

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Husky Honks Postgame: National Championship Loss to Michigan 41:50

6M ago41:50

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Dave Softy Mahler, Greg Lewis, and Mario Bailey - The Husky Honks - react to Washington's loss to Michigan in the National Championship as the guys broadcast from NRG Stadium in Houston and take calls from Dawgs fans around the country.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Past and Present Honks on UW in Title Game: Softy & Dick 1-5 Hour 1 37:12

6M ago37:12

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by current Husky Honks Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis PLUS former Honks Hugh Millen and Dick Baird as the group talks about and celebrates Washington playing Michigan in the National Championship Monday.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks, The Huskies Are Headed to The Natty 42:45

6M ago42:45

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Mario Bailey, Greg Lewis & Softy are live as they recap the Huskies knocking off the Longhorns down in New Orleans!By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep27: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas (pt2) 57:29

6M ago57:29

57:29

Happy New Year Folks! We continue our seasonal ghost stories with a handful of listener-written tales. So gather around the hearth with us again as we bring you a selection of eerie yarns, to make your timbers shiver. Massive thanks to our fantastic contributors: AB Finlayson: https://abfinlayson.com Threads: a.b.finlayson Craig Margolis: X: @damnb…

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S3 Ep26: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas (pt1) 1:15:03

7M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Please accept this as a most cordial invitation to accompany Jon, Tom and as yet unnamed guests for an evening of traditional ghost story telling. We have chosen the most atmospheric venue we could acquire at short notice and now request your company, to consummate this joyously Victorian Christmas night of heebiejeebies. Please bring only yourself…

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Husky Honks on UW vs Texas, Run Game, Quin Ewers, Will Rogers 19:00

7M ago19:00

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The Husky Honks - Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis - join Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain as the guys look more ahead to the Sugar Bowl in less than two weeks, running game matchups for both Washington and Texas, the Longhorns’ defense, and Quinn Ewers.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep25: Alec Worley: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror & Comics. 1:30:40

7M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

Alec Worley is an award-lacking (his own words!) author from South London. He writes comics, fiction and audio drama about swords, fangs and lasers. He’s best known for his work on 2000 AD (home of Judge Dredd), Star Wars, and for legendary horror director John Carpenter. He's one of those really annoyingly talented people, with an eye for story an…

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Honks and Chris Petersen on Pac-12 Title: Softy & Dick 12-5 Hour 2 36:57

7M ago36:57

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as the guys react to UW winning the Pac-12 Championship, plus chat with Chris Petersen about the win and the college football playoff semifinal ahead vs. Texas.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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How About THAT! UW Pac12 Champs 1:11:53

7M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Softy, Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey react to UW's historic win, in addition to looking ahead to the unlimited future of the team.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep24: Word Games: The League of the Lexicon 1:08:06

8M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Out of the blue, someone sent us a game. A game all about words and etymology and language - the very stuff we LOVE. So, we decided that we'd get together and play the game to see if it's any good, and have a chat with the bloke who created it. That game is The League of the Lexicon. That bloke is Joshua Blackburn and this is the podcast where all …

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Husky Honks Following Apple Cup Victory over WSU 1:00:39

8M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Husky Honks discuss the Dawgs Apple Cup victory over WSU to go 12-0 in the regular season.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on OSU, Rank, Apple Cup: Softy & Dick 11-17 Hour 2 37:18

8M ago37:18

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys look back at UW’s win at Oregon State last weekend, discuss the new College Football Playoff rankings, and look ahead to the Apple Cup this week.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Honks, Huskies Win 11 Straight 51:47

8M ago51:47

51:47

Mario Bailey, Greg Lewis & Dave 'Softy' Mahler are live after the Huskies go down to Corvalais and beat the Oregon State Beavers to improve to 11-0. HOW BOUT THAT!By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on Utah Win, Beavers Up Next: Softy & Dick 11-14 Hour 2 38:21

8M ago38:21

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey on for the Husky Honks as the guys react to the win over Utah last week, the running game for Washington, and the game at Oregon State coming up this week facing DJ Uiagalelei.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep23: The Runners Up 43:58

8M ago43:58

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We couldn't let the amazing stories that made it to the final short-list go un-read and un-heard... so here they are. Plus there's a nice little chat with the overall winner of our £500 prize, Manu St Thomas. Enjoy!! Still not had your fix? Geddaload o' these beauties.... "God of Ramen" (shortlisted for a Flash Fiction Magazine competition in 2022)…

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Husky Honks Following UW Win over Stanford 1:01:55

8M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Husky Honks discuss the Dawgs road win over Utah.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on USC W, Rankings, Utah: Softy & Dick 11-7 Hour 2 37:38

8M ago37:38

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as the guys react to UW’s 52-42 win at USC, the latest playoff rankings with the Dawgs at 5, and fixing issues ahead of facing Utah back at home this weekend.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep22: Nanowrimo Special: How NOT to write a novel with Howard Mittelmark 54:29

8M ago54:29

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NaNoWrimOhNo! It's that time of year again when words-per-day becomes the currency. So we thought we'd bring you even more words... Words of novel-writing wisdom! No, no... not from us... obviously. From novelist and longtime book editor Howard Mittelmark. Co-writer of How NOT to Write A Novel. A fantastic book full of the pitfalls most writers fal…

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Husky Honks, Huskies Improve to 9-0 53:10

8M ago53:10

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How about them Huskies! The Huskies travel down to USC and beat USC in a shootout 52-42! Softy is joined By Greg Lewis, Richard Fain and Cam Cleeland to recap the win as the Huskies are closing in on a chance to play for the National Championship.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on Stanford, Rankings, USC: Softy & Dick 10-31 Hour 2 35:35

8M ago35:35

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as they react to UW’s win at Stanford, the college football playoff rankings coming out, including a visit from Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, plus look ahead to USC.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep21: Writing Ghost Stories: with Stephen Volk & Ciaran O'Keeffe 1:33:01

8M ago1:33:01

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With the help of two expert spookologists: Stephen Volk - horror writer & mastermind behind the BBCs infamous 'GHOSTWATCH', and Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe - famed ghostbuster & parapsychologist, we're attempting to figure out what gives us the heebie jeebies, so that we can all go away and write the world's GREATEST EVER GHOST STORY. That invitation extend…

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Husky Honks Following UW Win over Stanford 53:17

9M ago53:17

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Husky Honks discuss the Dawgs road win over Stanford.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on UW Win vs. ASU, Offense Struggles, Stanford Next 23:01

9M ago23:01

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Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for a mini-segment of the Husky Honks as the guys break down the narrow win over Arizona State, the struggles on offense and defense continuing to rise up the nation’s ranks and Stanford coming up.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks: Postgame Reaction to the win over Arizona State 47:02

9M ago47:02

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Softy and the crew react to the Huskies' win over the Sun Devils, what went right and what needs to be fixed.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep20: How to write a book using ChatGPT - Andy Stanton 1:29:07

9M ago1:29:07

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Well... there's a lot of talk about whether it's right or wrong to use AI to write your book for you. But that's not what this episode is about really. I mean, we touch on that and discuss it. You can't just ignore the moral questions, can you? But we mostly have a natter with Andy Stanton. An author of some repute. He's written a new book, using C…

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Husky Honks React to Win Over Oregon: Softy & Dick 10-17 Hour 2 38:05

9M ago38:05

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys talk all about and react to UW’s win over Oregon, Michael Penix ascending the Heisman Trophy ranks, and how they can now avoid a let-down.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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10-14: Husky Honks, Dawgs Handle Business vs. Oregon 52:46

9M ago52:46

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Softy, Greg Lewis & Mario Bailey give you the best post game show out there after the Huskies come up big in the 4th quater and knock off the Oregon Ducks! Was this the best game they've seen?By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep19: 2023 Flash Fiction Competition Winners! 43:29

9M ago43:29

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AND THE WINNER IS......... announced in the podcast. Plus the runners up and some highly commended entries, and as many of the superb entries that we can mention. It's been a brilliant comp this year - with some amazing stories submitted. Listen to see if you've won, and to hear the winning entries in all their glory! Huge thanks to our judge, Kath…

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Husky Honks on Duck Week, Hatred: Softy & Dick 10-10 Hour 2 37:56

9M ago37:56

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys talk about Duck week, as Washington faces Oregon, including the stakes of the game, facing Bo Nix and their offense, plus the rivalry’s intense hatred.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep18: The Bookshop Episode 1:07:51

9M ago1:07:51

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October 14th is BOOKSHOP DAY! So here's a little episode... well... it started out as a little episode... to celebrate the humble bookshop. Jon visits his local store to find out more about the art of selling paper and ink. In the process discovering the formula for writing the quintessential indie bookshop bestseller. The boys share the names of t…

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Husky Honks on UW’s Win, Bye Week Ahead Before Oregon Week 11:55

9M ago11:55

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Former Washington Huskies stars Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey join Dave Softy Mahler for the Husky Honks, a mini-edition, as the guys look back at last week’s close win over Arizona on the road and the big game against the Oregon Ducks coming up in 2 weeks.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep17: A Simon Armitage, Stanza Stone Special. For National Poetry Day 2023 1:40:57

9M ago1:40:57

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This week we're out and about tracking down poetry for National Poetry Day 2023. We take to the Yorkshire hills in search of the Stanza Stones. Join us on our adventure and help us celebrate some of the work of our current Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage. http://www.stanzastones.co.uk/ https://www.simonarmitage.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Husky Honks Postgame Following Win Over Arizona 38:12

9M ago38:12

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Husky Honks get together to discuss the Huskles hard fought win over Arizona.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Husky Honks on Cal Win, Arizona Next: Softy & Dick 9-26 Hour 2 40:58

10M ago40:58

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis as the guys look back on the big win over California, the defensive and special teams efforts, UW going on the road this week to face Arizona, and quarterback Jayden de Laura.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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S3 Ep16: Oliver Mol - Train Lord 1:12:36

10M ago1:12:36

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Imagine being a writer and not actually writing! Oh wait. That's us. Imagine being a writer and NOT BEING ABLE TO WRITE! That was Oli. He had a 10 month long migraine that almost literally killed him. Listen to his fascinating story and hear how he tried to made sense of it all through his autofiction book: Train Lord. We talk about writing the tru…