Best Emma Isaacs Podcasts (2024)

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NSP:257 Big Boat Sends on a Trailer Boat with Tri-State Legend | Spencer Faucher 1:50:45

2d ago1:50:45

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Interview with Spencer Faucher Todays interview is with Spencer Faucher, president of the Tri-State Skindivers Spearfishing Club! We have a highly experienced spearo boater on today! Thanks to his dad, Spencer has been out on the ocean all his life and has a ton of experience to show for it. Hear about the Great White sharks, massive Blackfish, his…

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The Ulysses Trial 1:09:58

8d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

If the obscene material you're distributing is so avant-garde that most readers can't tell it's actually obscene, did you commit a crime or not? This week, we're getting into the trial of the scandalous literary magazine editors who brought the work of James Joyce to America. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon…

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NSP:256 Exhale Adventures, Mackay Frothing and Rebuilding an Iconic Haines 565 | Kurt Raymond | Mackay Trip 3 1:46:55

16d ago1:46:55

1:46:55

Interview with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures Todays interview is with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures in part 3 of our Mackay trip! A coal miner with an extraordinary froth for spearfishing, Kurt Raymond is a local Mackay spearo that you've no doubt seen on social media. Frothing on 3-4m viz, dealing with bull sharks and tips on how to …

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Two small scams 59:02

22d ago59:02

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Not all scam artists prey on suckers’ desire to get rich quick or cheat the system. Some of them prey on their marks’ better impulses, like their love for their pet dogs or their willingness to help a stranger in an emergency. Content note: This episode contains discussion of animal cruelty and inhumane and misguided medical practices. It contains …

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NSP:255 Deep Drops, Airlie Jacks and Jobbies live at Neptune Spear & Dive | Dustin Mann | Mackay Trip 2 1:27:24

22d ago1:27:24

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Interview with Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs LIVE from the Neptune Spear & Dive store! We chat with @DeepDropDusty about spearfishing in Airlie, doing monster trips to the outer reef, managing huge tides and poor viz, tips to hunt Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel and so much more! The bo…

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NSP:254 That's Chat Lads | Mackay and Airlie Spearfishing | Smythy and Noffs | Mackay Trip 1 1:39:12

1M ago1:39:12

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Interview with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke aka Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke, aka Smythy and Noffs from the That's Chat podcast! They run an awesome show that ranges from spearfishing to MMA, working out to banter and all sorts in between. They are a pair of funny blokes that live in an amazing place for …

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British Prison Reform 1:13:14

1M ago1:13:14

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With options for getting rid of its convicts drying up, Britain started thinking about reforming both its prisons and the prisoners inside them. The intention behind these prison reforms was great. But attempts to create a better prison system involved wild philosophy experiments in real life, a lot of Bibles, a lot of time to think in silence, and…

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NSP:253 Getting crepuscular while driving and spearing on a 12600km+ roadtrip | Daniel Mann 1:37:50

1M ago1:37:50

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Interview with Daniel Mann Todays interview is with Daniel Mann, he's back for the 4th time! He has just returned from a massive road trip with his wife from Europe into Asia, spearfishing along the way with legends and making awesome videos at each stop! You can follow Daniel's latest video series where he takes us with him on his adventure throug…

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Abortion in Modern Japan 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Is abortion legal in Japan? No, but also yes. Join us on a journey through history to learn about how modern abortion law developed in a legal system that didn't treat fetuses as legal persons but did want to count them as future taxpayers. Content note: This episode is about abortion. It contains discussions of miscarriages, the complications of i…

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NSP:252 Ocean Rangers | Marine Biology Research, Skeleton Racing & Chasing Mulloway | Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith 1:36:42

2M ago1:36:42

1:36:42

Interview with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith Todays interview is with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith, father and daughter spearfishing duo and founder of ocean themed apparel company Ocean Ranger from Sydney! Growing up on and around the ocean has inspired a way of life many dream of! Marcus, being a marine biologist with several published papers, has a…

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The Yakuza 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

We're out of the country for a family memorial service and didn't have time to record a Criminal Records episode for the week. But that doesn't mean we're out of crime content! This week, we've cleaned up and cut together some of Isaac's very, very old History of Japan audio to bring you the history of Japanese organized crime.…

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NSP:250 Making the most of the Spearfishing Life | Jared Rosenberg 1:45:09

2M ago1:45:09

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Interview with Jared Rosenberg Todays interview is with Jared Rosenberg, probably the fittest man ever to join us on the podcast! Strength and conditioning coach and frothing spearo, he is joining forces with us to help create our SpearReady program! Do spearos need strength and conditioning training? Jared makes a pretty good argument to say yes! …

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NSP:251 Guide to Spearfishing Panama | Robert Schmaus 1:53:47

2M ago1:53:47

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Interview with Robert Schmaus Todays interview is with Robert Schmaus, a spearfishing FROTHER and guide currently based in Panama! If you wanted to plan a spearfishing holiday to somewhere maybe not as well known as other places, Panama seems to be the PERFECT option! Surrounded by 2 different oceans, thousands of islands, unbelievably productive t…

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NSP:249 Getting ready for the Australian Spearfishing Championships 2024 | Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom 1:32:46

2M ago1:32:46

1:32:46

Interview with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom Todays interview is with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom as we chat all about the 2024 Australian Spearfishing Nationals, 20-26 April 2024! Shrek and Tom are teaming up for this true pairs spearfishing competition and today they chat to Ben Rupnik, the AUF WA Spearfishing Chairperson for tips, tricks and local k…

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The Bloody Code 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

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Under Britain's most notorious era of criminal law, you could be sentenced to death for everything from destroying a fishpond to being a particularly malicious 7-year-old. But how many criminals actually died thanks to this wave of harsh legislation? Getting the answer requires a deep dive into the very weird world of crime and punishment in the in…

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NSP:248 Spearfishing Courses 4,5 Beginner and Intermediate 1 Highlights | Straddie Trips 2:47:28

3M ago2:47:28

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Interview with Straddie Spearo Course Legends Todays interview is with Straddie Spearo Course Legends who attended our beginner course 4 and 5 as well as the group that joined our intermediate spearfishing course! Hear stories from each of the courses and meet the legends that joined us! From big first's to PB's, stories of success and struggle and…

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Emma Goldman, part 2 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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The law was out to take Emma Goldman down on a range of charges from distributing obscene material to assassination to sedition. But did the woman the papers called the Queen of Anarchy deserve her lengthy rap sheet? Sources and show notes (with some excellent political cartoons) at this link Support the show on Patreon…

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NSP:247 How to Get Started Bowhunting | Spearfishing & Bowhunting Parallels | Matty Turner 1:37:49

3M ago1:37:49

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Interview with Matty Turner Todays interview is with Matty Turner from the Becoming A Bowhunter Podcast! The on-land equivalent of Noob Spearo, the BAB Podcast aims to help Noob bowhunters get into the sport, get equipped and become more effective hunters. Hear some epic stories from hunts, the struggles of learning to stalk animals, what to do whe…

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Emma Goldman, part 1 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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Something seemed a little less than ideal about governments and economies around the world in the late 1880s. One woman's solution? Anarchy. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon

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NSP:246 Underwater Torpedo League, How to Live with Trauma & UW Training | Prime Hall 1:25:07

4M ago1:25:07

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Interview with Prime Hall Todays interview is with Prime Hall, a former MARSOC Raider, an Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and Master Trainer | Coach, underwater fanatic and pioneer of Deep End Fitness and a new underwater sport: Underwater Torpedo League! Although he doesn't do much spearfishing, Prime has some unbelievable stories and experiences from …

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Bonus Episode: Babylon Berlin 29:35

4M ago29:35

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Thanks to Demetria's brilliant decision to get as many vaccines as possible on the same day, there's no new episode this week. Instead, we're releasing a bonus episode from our Patreon archives about one of our all-time favorite works of historical fiction. We'll be back on our regular posting schedule in 2024! Content warning: Babylon Berlin is se…

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NSP:245 Scouting, Overcoming Brutal Discouragement & South Australia Spearing | Dave Scholefield 2:02:12

4M ago2:02:12

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Interview with Dave Scholefield Todays interview is with Dave Scholefield! President of the South Australia Gulf Skindivers club and a frothing competition spearo, he has a bunch of great tips to improve your spearfishing, find better fish and be a more effective spearo. Some hilarious stories of his rivalry with Rob Torelli, inspiration to get you…

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CW "Shorty" Young 1:10:23

5M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

On one side, a crooked saloon owner with a side business running brothels and opium dens. On the other side, a moralistic tycoon with rail car full of beautiful vegetables. Which one of them did more damage to a frontier town in Montana? Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon…

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NSP:244 F*** The Tax Man | The Story Behind The Brand | Ryan 1:43:05

5M ago1:43:05

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Interview with Ryan from F*ck The Taxman Todays interview is with Ryan from F*ck The Taxman, the shark themed clothing apparel company that isn't afraid to make a statement! As spearos, fishos and almost everyone that harvests from the sea will encounter the dreaded taxman, it's something we can all relate to! That feeling of being sharked just as …

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The Reichsbürger movement 1:14:36

5M ago1:14:36

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Want to crown yourself the king of Germany? Want to conquer Europe because you have really strong opinions about public transit? Want to get rich quick selling fake government ID cards? With this one completely nonsense legal strategy, you too can claim the government of Germany isn't real and join the ranks of some very iffy far-right extremists. …

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NSP:243 Longnose Emperor Hunting & Bluewater Trip Prep (training, diet & gear) | Jerry Guerra | Neptonics 1:26:45

5M ago1:26:45

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Interview with Jerry Guerra Todays interview is with Jerry Guerra from Neptonics! A veteran, spearo business owner and an absolute frothing spearo, he is a wealth of knowledge and expertise on spearfishing. We chat about some of his new gear on sale at Neptonics.com, hunting Longnose Emperors, doing massive spearfishing trips to Africa, training an…

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The Stone of Destiny Heist 59:55

5M ago59:55

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To crown the monarch of the United Kingdom, you need a 336-pound block of sandstone. But who really owns that big chunk of stone, and who was the thief who stole it from its rightful place? Sources and show notes at this link Support the show and find our bonus episode about Braveheart on Patreon

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NSP:242 Game Changing Spear Gear with Old Man Blue | Bert Keulder 1:22:46

6M ago1:22:46

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Interview with Bert Keulder from Old Man Blue Todays interview is with Bert Keulder from Old Man Blue and we chat all about the new gear he's made! Old Man Blue is well known for making rugged, tough, extremely well designed and properly engineered dive gear for spearfishing and crayfish/lobster diving. First he brought out his famous SeaSac catch …

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The Osaka Incident of 1827, part 2 59:56

6M ago59:56

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If you're going to accuse a gang of spirit mediums of practicing a banned religion on the down low, you have to prove they're actually members of that religion. But what if your only understanding of how this religious group worships comes from stories about outrageous magical villains? Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreo…

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NSP:241 Kingfish Cup | Geeking out on Yellowtail Kingfish Seriola lalandi | Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog 1:37:49

6M ago1:37:49

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Interview with Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog Todays interview is with Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog and we talk everything Seriola Lalandi, the Yellowtail Kingfish! Happening on the 11th and 12th of November all along the greater Sydney area! That's over 250km of coastline, several weigh stations and a whole load of frothing spearos all out to hunt the…

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NSP:240 Mackay Spearfishing Life with Neptune Spear and Dive Couple | Kaitlyn and Shelby 2:03:44

6M ago2:03:44

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Interview with Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive Todays interview is with Mackay Spearfishing power couple Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive! If you are ever in the Mackay area make sure you go visit Neptune Spear and Dive and say hi to Kaitlyn and Shelby. Hear stories from their experiences in the spearfishing business, r…

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The Osaka Incident of 1827, part 1 58:48

6M ago58:48

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A group of spirit mediums found a way to use their psychic prowess to get rich in the physical realm. But when an investigator started looking into a suspiciously successful prosperity scheme, he uncovered a case of divine fraud. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon

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NSP:239 Straddie Part 3 | Key Takeaways, Froth Moments while Learning to Get Better at Spearfishing 1:28:51

7M ago1:28:51

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Interview with the crew of frothers from our Straddie Trip part 3 Todays interview is with our awesome bunch of frothers from our latest Straddie Trip part 3 Crew. Here we talk about the in's and out's of the challenges that we faced and had to overcome, the highlights and lowlights of the trip, world class Ceviche, as well as a bunch of laughs fro…

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Lie Detector Tests 1:05:08

7M ago1:05:08

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Let's dive into the dangerous, divine, and occasionally kinky history of trying to figure out who's telling the truth. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon

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NSP:238 From 0 - 2.3 Million YouTube Subs | Aquatic Apes aka Lenny Logsdail 2:12:05

7M ago2:12:05

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Interview with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes Todays interview is with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes! You may know him from Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, here is his story of how he started spearfishing, how he ended up in Bali, Indonesia and how he went from 0 - 2.3 million subscribers! Hear about spearfishing in Bali and around Indonesia, hun…

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James Reavis, Part 2 1:08:14

7M ago1:08:14

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In the second part of our story, the Baron of Arizona has to create a Baroness so he can rise to great heights in Europe and use his connections to keep swindling in America. But while the upper crust in the old country buy into his wild story, Americans are starting to unravel his fraud. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patr…

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NSP:237 The Stalk Outdoors Life | Andy 1:49:26

8M ago1:49:26

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Interview with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Todays interview is with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Andy is a frothing spearo and an avid outdoorsman with a particular interest in bow hunting. We chat about his spearfishing story, his days in the commercial dive industry, scary stories and some epic fish hunts! Get some excellent an…

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James Reavis, Part 1 54:34

8M ago54:34

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James Reavis was a failed real estate investor, but he had a knack for document forgery. And if you lose all the land you own legally, why not acquire some more with the help of a few doctored papers? Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon

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NSP:236 Spearing Unmolested Oceanic Pinnacles with the Crisp Boys | Matt and Ben Crisp 1:42:24

8M ago1:42:24

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Interview with Matt and Ben Crisp Todays interview is with Captain Matt and his First Mate Ben Crisp! A massive thanks to Matt and Ben with Prosail for hosting us on our Whitsundays Spearfishing and Sail trip! The Crisp brothers are veteran sailors that looked after Shrek, Eckart and the crew while sailing around the Whitsunday Islands! With praise…

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The Bombing of KAL Flight 858 1:01:27

8M ago1:01:27

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A North Korean plot to sabotage the Olympics and possibly derail a crucial South Korean election hinged on a pair of very unusual spies. When one of the bombers survived after swallowing a cyanide capsule, she told investigators her whole world was a lie. Content note: This episode concerns a terrorist attack, a plane crash, mass murder, and a deat…

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NSP:235 Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report | Shrek, Eckart and Crew 1:45:05

8M ago1:45:05

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Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report Todays interview is a report from the Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter! Some gusty conditions did nothing to kill the stoke of the legends that joined us on the sail and spear charter with excellent underwater conditions, loads of PB's and some great friendships forged! Here are some stories and reports from …

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The death of Thomas Overbury, part 2 1:10:13

9M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Mirror mirror on the wall, who really killed Thomas Overbury? We're getting deep into what might just be the weirdest trial we've ever covered on this show, with accusations flying about witchcraft, a poisoned enema, Spanish treachery, and a cameo from Sir Francis Bacon. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon…

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NSP:234 Spearfishing: It's Better With a Buddy | Brad Corbett 1:13:20

9M ago1:13:20

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Interview with Brad Corbett Todays interview is with Brad Corbett, aka @zulus64! In celebration of world friendship day, Shrek sat down with local legend Brad in a closed-for-the-day Adreno Aspley store to chat about spearfishing! Brad is a regular out in the ocean and has hunted some awesome fish, he gives us some of his tips on being a better hun…

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The death of Thomas Overbury, part 1 1:01:03

9M ago1:01:03

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We begin a twisted tale of witchcraft, poison, and legal arguing over magically cursed genitals in the court of King James I. Sir Thomas Overbury tried his best to climb to a coveted position at court, but he made a lot of enemies along the way. Content note: I'm going to throw an explicit label on this one just in case because it involves a discus…

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NSP:233 Primal Pursuit | Hunting Above and Below in Aotearoa | Ollie Craig 1:49:14

10M ago1:49:14

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Interview with Ollie Craig @ollie_craig Todays interview is with Ollie Craig, a hardcore hunter and full-on frother who "makes Bear Grylls blush and Chuck Norris cry." He's a passionate great spearo born and bred in New Zealand, he loves what he does and tackles adventure head on. In this podcast we discuss topics like spearing in South Africa, sho…

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The Five Men of Naniwa 1:02:21

10M ago1:02:21

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In life, they were poor hooligans. In death, they became five of Japan's greatest folk heroes. Join us for a journey into Japan's 17th-century true crime puppet shows, time-traveling heroic tales, and kabuki romance. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show and find bonus episodes on Patreon…

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S3: E42: Pitchforks and Tiki Torches with Fae Johnstone 36:25

10M ago36:25

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"Once you get in the room, it is actually a hell of a lot harder for them to kick you out of it." In our final episode of season three, we are finishing off with a powerhouse of a guest. Fae Johnstone (They/She) is Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A). She is an experienced community engagement expert, diversity and inclusion cons…

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NSP:232 Whitsundays Sail & Spear Q&A | Eckart Benkenstein 1:03:58

10M ago1:03:58

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Info Night: Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat 6-10 August 2023 We had our info night for the upcoming Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat with Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions! We invited a bunch of the Noob Spearo community to join us for a zoom call to find out more about the spearfishing and sailing retreat coming up in a month's time! All your questio…

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The Iran-Contra Affair 1:02:14

10M ago1:02:14

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You've heard jokes about the Iran-Contra affair, but have you heard the actual legal arguments of the defendants? To understand the true scope and purpose of these complicated financial shenanigans, we've got to cover a whole lot of history. Sources and show notes at this link Support the show on Patreon…

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NSP:231 Infamous Latham, Dogtooth, Film Making and Chasing Your Dream | David Ochoa 1:51:37

10M ago1:51:37

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Interview with David Ochoa Today's interview is with the legendary David Ochoa! If you don't know his name PLEASE go have a look at his instagram and youtube channel, you will not be disappointed! Some of the most epic spearfishing footage you will find, David has made a name for himself as a world class spearfishing guide and cinematographer. He w…

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