Best Emily Penn Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 057 Gabby Graveyard 54:52

24h ago54:52

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Production Date: 05-17-23. Spookytime goth girl and fetish model extraordinare, Gabby Graveyard joins us on this episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-specialGabby Graveyard: https://twitter.com/gabbygr…

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Episode 056 Jaymee Castles & Venus Sunshine 52:36

16d ago52:36

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Production Date: 08-02-23. What a couple of minds to meet! featuring Jaymee Castles and Venus Sunshine! These cats go DEEP.------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-specialJaymee Castles: https://twitter.com/JaymeeC…

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Episode 055 Brittney Kade 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Production Date: 06-24-23. Y’all, seriously… Brittney Kade. Need I say more? ------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-specialBrittney Kade: https://twitter.com/BDollbrittneyTWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/approxpo…

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Episode 054 Nikki Sequoia 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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Production Date: 08-31-23. There are only a handful of absolute angels that help to make any sense of this industry... a trusted compatriot, a solid anchor, a friend to all. I can’t begin to tell you what an honor it is to have Nikki Sequoia on the podcast!------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Ja…

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Episode 053 Erica Cherry 53:01

2M ago53:01

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Production Date: 05-21-23. SO happy to have our buddy, Erica Cherry on the show! We dive DEEP into what it is to be an industry driven creative! ------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-specialErica Cherry: https:/…

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Episode 052 Tom Moore 49:20

3M ago49:20

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Production Date: 06-22-23. The Man, the Myth, the Legend… SIR TOM MOORE graced the podcast with his presence! An industry buddy of mine from WAY back... Y’all are gonna love this one! ------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.c…

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Episode 051 Domino Presley 57:30

3M ago57:30

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Production Date: 09-27-23.The absolute legend Domino Presley graced us with her appearance on the podcast and a hell of a show it was! We get a little crazy on this episode!------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-…

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Episode 050 Kristel Penn 58:49

3M ago58:49

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Production Date: 07-25-23. Two of my very favorite people joined us on the podcast last night… Industry LEGEND, cherished ally and advocate, friend to all kitties, my press agent, the one and only Kristel Penn! AND, my very own mother... Mom! This was the most lovely episode we’ve ever recorded :)----------------------------------------------------…

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Episode 049 Emily Adaire 55:28

4M ago55:28

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Production Date: 03-24-23. And so it begins… again. After a 5 year hiatus, an all new and revamped Approximate Podcast is back! Super special thanks to Emily Adaire for being our first official guest! ------------------------------------------------------------------------Socialmedia links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: …

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Emily Wilson reads 'The Iliad' 17:00

4M ago17:00

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After the enormous success of her translation of Homer’s The Odyssey, Emily Wilson spent another five years translating The Iliad. The book was released this fall, again to tremendous acclaim. Wilson is the College for Women Class of 1963 Term Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classical Studies. She is the recipient of two prestigious fe…

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Episode 48 Keith Eros 55:45

4M ago55:45

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Production Date: 05-28-23. We went digging around some of our old audio gear and found an entire Keith Eros, just sitting there, drinkin’ a coffee. So we propped him up in front of a mic and recorded yet another episode of the Approximate Podcast! Tune in and listen to why Keith is Las Vegas’s sure bet!----------------------------------------------…

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Episode 47 Asia Belle 49:45

5M ago49:45

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Production Date: 05-10-23. Our good buddy, superstar and all around good egg, Asia Belle graced the podcast with her presence. We can’t thank her enough! ------------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmylinks.com/stefani-specialAsia Belle: …

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Episode 46 Vanniall 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

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Production Date: 07-21-23. You’re gonna hear the love! Kindred spirit’s caught on tape featuring one of my favorite people, Vanniall - Yall MUST hear this one! Also, we watched the Barbie movie -------------------------------------------------------------------Social media links:Jamie Kelly: www.jamiekellyproductions.comStefani Special: www.allmyli…

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We Haven't Passed the Climate Tipping Point...Yet 24:09

8M ago24:09

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This July, global temperatures soared to the warmest ever recorded. Ocean surface temperatures hit record highs. Extreme weather-related events are becoming ever more common, seen this spring and summer with the wildfires in Canada and Hawaii, flooding in Vermont, and a tropical storm in Los Angeles dumping almost three inches of rain in one day. R…

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Episode 5.3: An Interview with Katy Hunter and Kegan Hilaire at The Seed Farm 36:59

1y ago36:59

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The Seed Farm works to cultivate the next generation of farmers through our training and incubator programs. We provide beginning farmers with affordable access to land, infrastructure, equipment, technical assistance, and more, so that they can start their farm businesses. We also offer experiential training throughout the year in skill and knowle…

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The Call To Pilgrimage, Resilience, And Embracing Challenge With J.F. Penn 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

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Why is resilience such an important part of pilgrimage? How can embracing the challenge of the way help in daily life? Why do we need to heed the call to pilgrimage before it’s too late? I’m Jo Frances Penn and in this episode, I share some clips from podcast interviews I’ve done around my new book, Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Thr…

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Pilgrimage: The Perspective Of History And Glimpses Of The Divine 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

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How can walking in the path of history put life in perspective? How can you find a glimpse of the divine in unexpected places? In this episode, I share two chapters from my book, Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways. You can buy the audiobook, as well as the special edition hardback, paperback and ebook, at www.JFPenn.co…

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Episode 5.2: An Interview with Alex Hoffman of Breezy Acres Farm 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

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Meet second-generation farmer Alex Hoffman from Breezy Acres Farm. As the new owner and operator of a livestock and crop operation, Alex shares his story of farm transition and how diversifying the operation has allowed him to access new markets. Visit his Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/breezyacresfarm.pa…

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Episode 5.1: An Interview with Ashley Raspen of Buttinhead Farms 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

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Meet Ashley Raspen, owner of Buttinhead Farms. Ashley incorporated her love of fitness instruction with farming and created a unique kind of business. Where she farms fun. The only expectation she has when you visit her farm or one of her events is that you leave happier than when you came and you leave behind the every day stresses in your life. T…

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The Meaning of Travel With Emily Thomas 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

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In this wide-ranging interview, Emily Thomas talks about the importance of perspective and time in travel writing, how sublime moments of pleasurable terror make travel so interesting, how to overcome fears both real and imaginary, as well as the ethics of doom tourism, and how VR (virtual reality) might change how we travel in future. Dr. Emily Th…

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2022 Midterm Elections: What Happened? 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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The 2022 midterm elections took place on Tuesday, November 8th in the United States, and are still being decided in many parts of the country. Historically, the president’s party loses in the midterms. And yet this year, Democrats – the party of President Joe Biden – maintained their control of the Senate and may only lose their majority in the Hou…

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Untethered. A Woman’s Search For Self On The Edge Of India With C.L. Stambush 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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How can we adopt an untethered attitude to life, especially when it comes to expectations of travel? C.L. Stambush talks about how her experience of motor-cycling around India taught her more about herself, and how she brings that to her daily life. We also talk about connecting with people across cultural and language barriers, when taking risks i…

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A Pilgrim In The Path Of History. Solo Walking The Camino De Santiago Portuguese Coastal Route With J.F. Penn 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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In September 2022, I walked the Camino de Santiago along the Portuguese Coastal route. It was around 300 kilometers from Porto in Portugal north along the coast and then inland to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, which took 14 days of back-to-back walking. I walked alone and carried my pack with everything in it, and I organized my accommodation thro…

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Shaping The World In Profound And Unexpected Ways. Bolivia With Shafik Meghji 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

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From the silver mines of empire to lithium mining under gigantic salt flats, Bolivia has played a significant part in history and is now shaping the future of green technology. Shafik Meghji talks about the diversity of the country from its landscape to its people and religious ceremonies, as well as recommended places to visit, and books to read. …

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Sacred Steps. Pilgrimage With Kevin Donahue 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

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How is pilgrimage different from just a long walk? Why do we feel a calling to pilgrimage even when not religious? How does pilgrimage connect us to our physicality, and simplify life so we find some perspective? Kevin Donahue talks about some of his ‘sacred steps’ on various pilgrimage routes across Europe. Kevin Donahue began walking pilgrimage r…

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In These Times, Season 4 | The Restorative Power of Art (Ep. 7) 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

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The pandemic has had a pronounced impact on mental health. Participating in activities that benefit well-being is crucial, but Katherine Cotter and James Pawelski, experts in the field of positive psychology, say being conscious of these benefits, and optimizing participation, is the end goal. In this final episode of the season, we speak with both…

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Long Term Sustainable Travel. Life As A Digital Nomad With Nora Dunn 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

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Nora Dunn sold everything in 2006 and went traveling, turning her dream of culturally immersive, long-term sustainable travel into a reality. But of course, it hasn’t been an easy ride over the years! We talk about finding home bases in different places around the world — and why Peru was particularly memorable, how ‘slow travel’ makes long-term di…

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A Yearning for Setting Off. Walking The Camino De Santiago Portuguese Route With Imogen Clark 40:01

2y ago40:01

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Why does pilgrimage have such a hold on those of us who are not religious, but merely seekers on a path that so many millions have walked before us? Author Imogen Clark talks about her Camino, the highlights and challenges, the lessons learned, and why she still yearns to set off once again. Imogen Clark is the best-selling author of eight contempo…

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Episode 4.3: Starting with Healthily Soil, A conversation with Penn State Extension Specialist Megan Chawner 19:24

2y ago19:24

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Soil health is the key for any farm, and especially for new farmers. Megan Chawner is our resident Vegetable Educator at Penn State. She walks us through what to look for when looking at your soil, where to find information about your region and some methods to improve your soil in the future. https://extension.psu.edu/megan-chawner…

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Episode 4.2: Getting Started with Poultry with Emily Shoop, Penn State 4-H Educator 24:35

2y ago24:35

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Thinking about taking your backyard flock to more of a commercial operation? Then this podcast episode is for you! We talk with Emily Shoop, a 4-H Educator at Penn State who has extensive knowledge on poultry. She gives us some great information on how to get started, planning and some of the pitfalls to think about before getting started. https://…

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Episode 4.1: Tuckaway Tree Farm 15:13

2y ago15:13

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Meet new farmers Larry and Ashley Lotta from Tuckaway Tree farm. Part of a new crop of beginning farmers with little or no farming background, this couple shares their story of what made them decide to become one of PA’s newest farmers as well as what they have learned along the way. Visit their website for more information: https://www.tuckawaytre…

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Momentary Encounters That Bring A Journey To Life With Nick Jubber 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Hello travellers, I’m Jo Frances Penn, and in this episode, I’m talking to Nick Jubber about the momentary encounters that bring a journey to life. We talk about how religion weaves its way into travel, especially in the middle east and north Africa, and how sometimes we can sense the intensity of faith, even when we are not religious ourselves. Ni…

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Thoughts On Traveling To The USA Again Post Pandemic And Differences Between The US And UK Cultures 31:15

2y ago31:15

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I’ve been traveling to the USA regularly since the mid-90s, for family trips and then business conferences and book research. The pandemic years meant a long hiatus (for us all!) but recently I went back to the US for my first trip in a long time and it felt quite foreign in many ways. I’d forgotten so much about how our cultures differ, and I thou…

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In These Times, Season 4 | Music and Meaning (Ep. 6) 35:52

2y ago35:52

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Music is undeniably one of oldest and most essential art forms. The power of song and dance has been the pulse of social movements throughout the world and a source of collective and individual healing during difficult times for millennia. In this episode we speak with ethnomusicologist Carol Muller about the power of song and dance during the apar…

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In These Times, Season 4 | Finding a Way With Words (Ep. 5) 34:19

2y ago34:19

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For as long as humans have had voices, trauma has been told and processed through stories, poetry, and music. In this episode, we speak with author Lorene Cary, Senior Lecturer in English, and poet Fatemeh Shams, Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, on the ability of words to move people, create a community, and help us …

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The Nuances Of Colombia With Lachlan Page 30:54

2y ago30:54

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We all pick up ideas about a country from a lifetime of media consumption, and stereotypes can shape our opinions, persisting even once a country has changed, as Colombia has over the last 30 years. Lachlan Page talks about how he ended up in Colombia after prioritizing travel first and work second, his recommended places to visit from jungle to co…

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Episode 3.4: The Lawyer and the Farmer 36:45

2y ago36:45

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This episode features a conversation between Professor Tom Sharbaugh who heads up Penn State’s ENTREPRENEUR ASSISTANCE CLINIC and our resident economist and farm expert Lynn Kime. Tom explains how the no cost clinic works, why a beginning farmer should consider looking beyond being a sole entrepreneur as well as a few common mistakes people make wh…

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In These Times, Season 4 | The Many Mediums for Confronting Trauma (Ep. 4) 31:23

2y ago31:23

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The legacy of trauma resulting from more than 200 years of slavery in North America, and colonialism abroad, has yet to be fully comprehended. In this episode, Breanna Moore discusses her engagement with fellow student collaborators to recreate the history of Penn’s connections to slavery, which began with a memory book and a journey through her ow…

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Episode 3.3: Risk Management 101 15:30

2y ago15:30

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Risk management can be overwhelming with so many different products and so many providers. Where do you start? Lynn Kime, Senior Extension Associate has spent many years working with farmers on their risk management options and talks with Annie Miller, Extension Educator about where to get started. Episode Artwork: “Risk_block_letters” by Paul Cros…

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Episode 3.2: Record keeping, a necessary Evil 17:00

2y ago17:00

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Everyone knows they should have good records of everything – from financials to equipment to weather. However, everyone may not know why and how to get started? Join Lynn Kime, Senior Extension Associate and Annie Miller Business Educator as they talk about the essentials of record keeping, what are the major categories and the importance of develo…

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In These Times, Season 4 | Tangled up in Nature (Ep. 3) 24:37

2y ago24:37

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In coping with the stresses of recent times, many people are finding respite in connecting with nature. Writers extolling the virtues of wellness travel, ecotherapy, and going for a long walk are just one spin on a long tradition of reflections on how to find health, happiness, and wisdom through nature in any of its manifestations, from herbs and …

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Episode 3.1: A Conversation with FSA 23:29

2y ago23:29

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The Farm Service Agency or FSA has been a valuable resource to farmers for several decades. Today John P Wodehouse , Extension Educator talks with Melissa Reidenhour from the FSA on several ways the FSA can help a new or beginning farmer. You will feel comfortable working with this government agency whose sole goal is your success…

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The Unexpected Road To An Unconventional Life With Brianna Madia 36:50

2y ago36:50

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How can we step away from the established patterns of life and choose a path that makes us truly happy? How can we redefine travel to find it in our own country, and choose a home in a place that calls to our soul? Brianna Madia talks about her unexpected road to an unconventional life in the desert of Moab with her four dogs. Brianna Madia is the …

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In These Times, Season 4 | The Art of Healing (Ep. 1) 30:48

2y ago30:48

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In Mary Shelley’s novel, The Last Man, the protagonist—one of the few survivors of a plague—searches for meaning in a world of loss, concluding that, “there is but one solution to the intricate riddle of life; to improve ourselves, and contribute to the happiness of others.” In 2022, as COVID-19 lingers on, the climate threat looms larger, and war …

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In These Times, Season 4 | Joy and Plague (Ep. 2) 16:48

2y ago16:48

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In 1346, bubonic plague began to spread through northern Africa and Eurasia. In seven years, it had become the most fatal pandemic recorded in human history, killing between 75 and 200 million people. In this episode, we hear from a specialist in medieval literature about the bubonic plague and how artists like Boccaccio and Chaucer documented the …

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Love, Wanderlust, And Sailing Around The World With Liz Alden 40:17

2y ago40:17

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What does it take to sail around the world — and stay in love with your partner? Liz Alden talks about how she and her husband circumnavigated the globe over four years, the places they loved, and how wanderlust and a love for the ocean is something that never leaves us. Liz Alden is the author of the Love and Wanderlust series of romance books, as…

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Traveling Carnivals With Michael Sean Comerford 33:46

2y ago33:46

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Sometimes you don’t have to leave your own country to find a culture that is different from your own. Michael Sean Comerford talks about the unique language, lifestyle, and attitudes of the carnies, the people who work on the traveling carnivals. Michael Sean Comerford is an award-winning journalist and travel writer. His latest book is American OZ…

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Visiting Places That Other People Try To Leave. Weird Travel With Adam Fletcher 40:37

2+ y ago40:37

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Weird travel is visiting places that other people try to leave or places that are not usually thought of as tourist destinations. Adam Fletcher talks about North Korea, the unexpected beauty of Chernobyl, a tuk-tuk race across India, and the death rituals of Sulawesi, as well as the peculiarities of being British, and how to notice the unique weird…

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Myanmar With Jessica Mudditt 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

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How does Myanmar’s complicated history shape the country today? What are some of the wonderful places to visit — if tourists are able to travel again? Jessica Mudditt talks about her experience in Myanmar, as well as facing fears around travel, and the experience of reverse culture shock on returning to Australia. Jessica Mudditt is an Australian f…

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Episode 2.4: Banking Best Practices for Farmers 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

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Allison Beichner from Ag Choice Bank joins our Developing Successful Famers team as she walks us through grants, loans, and credit available to New and Beginning Farmers. She will talk to us about some of the best practices for farmers starting out and also highlight the AgBiz Masters program.By Penn State Extension

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