Best Evan Dalton Podcasts (2024)

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Evan Dalton Smith:"'You can make a career out of writing weird, little books'" 32:10

27d ago32:10

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Today’s guest is the writer and poet Evan Dalton Smith. His first book, part personal story and part cultural study, is called Looking for Andy Griffith: A Father’s Journey. We talk about the power of nostalgia, finding personal resilience, and pursuing meaningful storytelling. We also discuss the nearly decade-long journey of taking an 8,200-word …

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Joan Leegant:"I have no clue what I'm going to do when I sit down to write stories" 34:46

6h ago34:46

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joan Leegant to discuss her new short story collection, Displaced Persons. Joan shares insights into her writing process, including how she often begins stories with no preset idea and allows stories to emerge from a first sentence. Many of Joan’s stories are set among immigrants and Americans living in Israel. And…

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Episode 20- How to “stuff” your piggy bank with Evan Streeter of Taxidermist Advisors 1:23:41

8d ago1:23:41

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If there was one episode that you needed to listen to as a small business owner, this is it! Evan is a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of retirement planning, investment, and insurance. He really tries to focus on the needs of taxidermists but this episode is suitable for any small business owner or individual who wants to feel inspired to make…

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HTP EP 76: The Battle Of Athens 1946 w/ Ill-Equipped History 2:59:52

8d ago2:59:52

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Pat and Matt have had some great collaborations and they are doing it again! This time the guys are working with the ladies of the Ill-Equipped History Podcast. Morgan and Emileigh join the guys to touch on a little known story of post-World War II America, the Battle of Athens! Unfamiliar with this domestic revolt in Tennessee? So were the guys! T…

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BACKDOOR LOVERS: Why Not Just Call It "Ninja Cops!" 1:19:18

12d ago1:19:18

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BACKDOOR LOVERS is back with another failed spinoff pilot! This time it's FORCE SEVEN, a tale of ninjas, Teamsters, and racist puppets that spins off of... hmmm... hold on, I've got it somewhere... oh well, who cares what show this is spinning off of? FORCE SEVEN certainly doesn't! It's its own thing, baby! We're doing episodes of "It's A Living" f…

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Matthew Specktor on hybrid memoir, Hollywood failure & that time Marlon Brando left a voicemail 38:28

13d ago38:28

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In this episode, I talk with author and novelist about his recent hybrid memoir and cultural exploration, Always Crashing in the Same Car. We discuss his fascination with figures who faced creative crises in Hollywood, from F. Scott Fitzgerald, filmmaker Hal Ashby or musician Warren Zevon to more overlooked but similarly brilliant figures like Caro…

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Interview with Jake Murphy of Beyond All Hope 45:21

19d ago45:21

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The Breakdown Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in Oklahoma and later moved to Denver to pursue his solo project. Jake collaborates with Tyler Ruhl and Elliott Post to create the instrumental tracks for his songs. He records the vocals himse…

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PARENTAL CONTROL: Mike Wallace or Everyone Dies! (w/ Max Ludwig) 1:45:09

19d ago1:45:09

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Parental Control is back with a new season of mom-and-dad shows. Dan's brother Max stops by to discuss a sitcom that only Mom Ludwig remembers, with a theme song out of Sondheim and one of the most bizarre plots we've ever seen on TV. We're doing episodes of "It's A Living" from Seasons 1, 2, and 3, all of which are basically different shows! Subsc…

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Rasing the Bar: Lift The Curse delivers Quantity and Quality 1:07:31

21d ago1:07:31

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Lift the Curse, an alternative heavy rock band based in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Jon Yadon Jr. on guitar, and Ryan Hegefeld on guitar and vocals. They discuss their background, the formation of Lift the Curse, their songwriting process, and their…

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BACKDOOR LOVERS: Watery Gollums 1:20:53

28d ago1:20:53

1:20:53

We're back to Backdoor Lovers, the series about failed spinoff attempts! This time around, it's early-00's witch-core hit Charmed, a show that does not care if it gets a spinoff or not. We meet a whole new version of Dan, learn that the ocean is really small, and learn absolutely nothing about mermaid culture.Breaking Mayberry is back, baby! Subscr…

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HTP EP 75: Union Mills Homestead - A Family Divided w/Kyle Dalton 1:41:33

30d ago1:41:33

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While Pat and Matt are very familiar with the military aspects of the American Civil War, what about the civilians of the Civil War Era? To help the guys explore the story of Maryland civilians during the war they are joined by Kyle Dalton, the Executive Director of Union Mills Homestead! Join the guys as they discuss this piece of Maryland history…

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Episode 19 - Taxidermy Show Recaps and Wrestling Belts with Dalton Jeffers, Dillon Juarez, & Hector 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

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The National Taxidermy Show, New Mexico show, Virginia Show, and so much more! In this episode we were joined by Dalton Jeffers and Dillon Juarez. Dalton showed off his "wrestling belt" and Dillon shared the story behind Hector! For more information about this episode and others, follow us Instagram and Facebook, or go to our Youtube to watch the e…

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How Jennifer Lang turned a "boring" 90K-word book into a 14K-word gem...& got her groove back 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Today’s episode features my interview with Jennifer Lang. Her memoir, Places We Left Behind, is a marvel of brevity and form. It’s the story of how one woman, a hybrid of American-French-Israeli identities, navigates cultural and religious differences with her husband over the course of three decades, as her family searches for what it means to fin…

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Vensutra: This Side Show You Don't Want to Miss 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound. They have faced challenges in defining their genre but strive to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other ba…

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HTP EP 74: The Myth of Little Round Top w/Garry Adelman 52:27

1M ago52:27

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The History Things Podcast is proud to have on one of the great personalities and guides of the American Civil War, the Historian of the American Battlefield Trust, Garry Adelman! While many of you are familiar with Garry's great content for the Trust, providing needed interpretation and understanding for the landscapes the American Battlefield Tru…

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HTP EP 73: The Battle Of Monocacy Junction 1864 (&More) w/ Tracy Evans 3:16:00

1M ago3:16:00

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With July comes thoughts of Gettysburg, but 2024 marks the 160th Commemoration of the THIRD Confederate Invasion, the 1864 Monocacy Campaign! Fought just over a year after the more famous fight in Pennsylvania, the Battle of Monocacy is remembered as the "Battle that Saved Washington". To better help the guys understand why that is, Pat and Matt sp…

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"Money Talks" | Walker Saves "Bill Gates" Die Hard Style 1:15:23

1M ago1:15:23

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Join us we discus that time the Rangers went undercover at an elite resort to protect a "Bill Gates" stand-in from being extorted by a renegade security team led by Mitch Peleggi (X-Files & Walker)! See complete episode stats (# of fights, explosions, vehicle chases, roundhouse kicks & more) at roundhouseroulette.com. Share your opinions with us on…

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Bat City Black Metal Fest: A chat with Eamon Danzig 43:45

2M ago43:45

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss the origins of black metal, the message behind the festival, and the efforts to promote inclusivity and distance the genre from its tainted past. The festival will feature eight bands, live sw…

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Episode 18 - Customer Stories 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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Taxidermists are typically business owners as well, or they work for a larger taxidermy business. Either way, we are no strangers to the wild things that can happen during customer interactions. Taxidermy-customer interactions can get a little more interesting than what might happen in a more "normal" job. Listen to some stories that our listeners …

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HTP EP 72: Mid Year Review (Season 5) 1:23:22

2M ago1:23:22

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It's that time of year again, the Season 5 mid year review! Join hosts Pat, Matt and their producer Parker as they discuss the season this far, get into some rabbit hole shenanigans and provide a preview of the rest of the season. It's been a great season already with fantastic guests covering a range of topics and that's going to continue with the…

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Episode 17- Meat Eater Trivia Challenge 52:38

2M ago52:38

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In this months trivia episode we decided to take a page from one of our favorite podcasts “The Meat Eater Podcast” and play their game Meat Eater trivia. In true Wildverse fashion, we start out with a “would you rather” question that we think will have a landslide of similar answers! We can guarantee you’ll learn something new on this episode as we…

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HTP EP 71: The Battle of Jutland w/Justin Voithofer 3:19:54

2M ago3:19:54

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Pat and Matt have a deep interest in World War One, and while they have got you down into the trenches and high above them, they have only brushed the war at sea when talking about the tragic sinking of the Lusitania. That all ends now as the guys take on the largest naval engagement of the war, the Battle of Jutland! To help the work through this …

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"Way of the Warrior" | Walker Time Travels 1:21:55

3M ago1:21:55

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The boys celebrate Bob's birthday and dig into the mailbag before joining Walker as he travels back in time! See complete episode stats (# of fights, explosions, vehicle chases, roundhouse kicks & more) at roundhouseroulette.com. Share your opinions with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or by emailing us at roundhouseroulette@gmail.com. If you…

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Your Per Diem is 3 cigarettes: Dave Perry's rising success with Fear of Water 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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The Breakdown In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and the success of Fear of Water's music. Dave talks about the secondary market for radio stations and how they have embraced his music. He also shares his experience with imposter syndrome and t…

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Episode 16 - "Behind the Scenes" with Randy Mitchell of Wild Rooms 1:34:35

3M ago1:34:35

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Randy Mitchell is the owner of Wild Rooms - www.wildroomsmi.com He creates those big mountains of habitat that display dozens of mounts, and those scenes that are so lifelike, it makes you feel like you're really there in the forest amongst the animals. If you've ever wondered about the logistics and what goes on behind the scenes of trophy rooms, …

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The Future of Manufacturing Jobs: Insights from Factory Fix’s Patrick O'Rahilly 35:58

3M ago35:58

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As AI begins to threaten traditional white-collar jobs, there's a growing appreciation for roles that involve building and creating with one's hands. The twist is that AI could help change how factory jobs are filled. In this episode of Future @ Work, we hear from Patrick O’Rahilly, founder and CEO of Factory Fix, a company revolutionizing the hiri…

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HTP EP 70: WWII - War In Europe & North Africa Pt. 2 w/Avery Lentz 2:55:55

3M ago2:55:55

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The guys are back in studio with their pal and World War II extraordinaire, Avery Lentz! After last weeks perspectus on the American involvement in the war from Dr. Jared Frederick, Avery is giving Pat and Matt the overview for the rest of the European Theater and what was happening. It's going to be another deep dive however, as they have a lot of…

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HTP EP 69: WWII - E.T.O. USA Prospectus w/Dr. Jared Frederick 1:40:34

3M ago1:40:34

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The History Things Podcast Cast World War II review continues! This time with a close look at the American involvement in the European Theater. For this the guys have called in Dr. Jared Frederick, the Assistant Professor of History at Penn State Altoona for a closer look. Dr. Frederick has written three books on WWII, two of which deal with Easy C…

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"I Got that Radio Face": A sit down with Glass Grinder 1:14:29

3M ago1:14:29

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The Breakdown: Glass Grinder is a metal band from Austin, Texas that combines elements of grindcore, deathcore, and heavy metal. They aim to stand out by not being confined to a single genre and experimenting with different styles. The band started as a three-piece improvisational group and eventually evolved into a five-piece band. They have relea…

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Episode 15 - Habitat Trips & Habitat Tips 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

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In this episode we share about our trip to Colorado and how we searched high and * not so low* for cool pieces of twisted juniper! Hear the why, how and where of our trip along with the fun stories of our adventure along the way. We also share our own tips and tricks that we use when creating the habitat scenes for the mounts we do in our own shops…

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Local Bands and Attention Spans: Say Hello to Josh Arnold 38:44

3M ago38:44

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The Breakdown: In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan and Josh discuss their foray into the world of reaction videos and their love for metal music. Josh, also known as Drifter Voyages, is a metal reaction content creator on YouTube and the frontman of a metalcore band. They talk about what they look for in reaction videos, their favorite e…

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Revolutionizing Background Checks with Certn’s Evan Dalton 38:03

3M ago38:03

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Background checks are a complicated piece of the HR puzzle before you even think about going global with it. So what if you could simplify this with the help of just one platform? Luckily, there are folks like Even Dalton, co-founder and CEO of Certn, a leading figure in the world of international background checks who are making sense of this meti…

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HTP EP 68: WWII - War In Europe & North Africa w/Avery Lentz 3:34:52

3M ago3:34:52

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With the success of the Pacific Theater deep dive, the guys are at it again! Pat and Matt have brought back their buddy Avery Lentz, this time to speak on the European Theater of World War II! Avery lays out the run up to the outbreak of the war in Europe and how the world responded. The Axis and the Allies and how some of them switch sides over th…

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136: Pocketknives, Cars, and Moisturizers Monthly (w/ Evan Dalton Smith) 1:29:51

3M ago1:29:51

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Hey look we brought someone on that actually knows anything about The Andy Griffith Show, it only took us six years or so. Evan Dalton Smith, author of "Looking for Andy Griffith" out in May from UNC Press, joins the boys for a wide-ranging discussion of all things AG and the culture around it. Also about Paul Giamatti, America's finest character a…

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Interview with A Means To An End 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

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The Breakdown: A Means To An End is a metalcore band from Corpus Christi, Texas. The band has been together for about eight or nine years, but started taking their music seriously about five years ago. The band consists of Storm Galindo on guitar and vocals, Noah Delos Rios on vocals, Ralph on drums, and Kyler on bass. They describe their sound as …

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"The Lynn Sisters" | Walker Saves Country Music...ians 1:22:15

4M ago1:22:15

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Join us as we dig into the mailbag and then dive into a very music centric episode! The Rangers stumble onto a bootleg compact disc ring and attempt to save Loretta Lynn's real life daughters from being beheaded by an Arabian sword enthusiast! See complete episode stats (# of fights, explosions, vehicle chases, roundhouse kicks & more) at roundhous…

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Episode 14 - Prohibited Animals 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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Have you ever wondered whether you could mount a polar bear? A giant panda? An eagle? What are some animals that I can't legally taxidermy? Well we've got the answers! We dive into some of the most common animals that pose the question - can you mount it? (can you taxidermy it?) And some of the answers may surprise you! We answer the questions: Can…

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Transparency in Recruitment & Talent Management with JobSage’s Jacob Rios 40:01

4M ago40:01

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What if navigating the job market and enhancing workplace dynamics could be revolutionized? Meet Jacob Rios, the Co-founder and CEO of JobSage, a company transforming how people and talent teams recruit and retain employees. JobSage is setting a new standard, offering intuitive, cost-effective solutions that promise a more transparent and efficient…

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135: The Crimes Of Fife 1:28:05

4M ago1:28:05

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It's our big send-off to Don Knotts (bigger than what the Andy Griffith show did anyway) and we "celebrate" by counting down Barney Fife's biggest crimes against humanity. Then we cover more of Don Knotts' film career, including "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" and "The Reluctant Astronaut", a film which is in high contention for "most unfortunate relea…

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Episode 13 - Talking Tanning with, the PRO-1 and only, Paul Cales 1:43:16

4M ago1:43:16

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Paul Cales is the founder and owner of PRO-1 Performance Chemicals, which is also the sponsor of this episode and many of our others! PRO-1 sells high quality tanning chemicals, and everything you need to tan animal hides - even down to the pH paper! Paul has also created PRO-1 Hide Paste - one of the most versatile and widely used hide pastes on t…

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HTP EP 67: WWII - War In The Pacific 1937-1945 Pt. Two w/Avery Lentz 3:53:20

4M ago3:53:20

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Pat and Matt are back in the Pacific with their colleague Avery Lentz! With the monster episode Avery provided the guys on the Pacific Theater in World War II, they just had to break it in two! The twin campaigns of the Army and Navy in the Pacific often left the Empire of Japan at a loss for where the allies were headed next, or how to react. Join…

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UNLOCKED BONUS: Lasagna Boys - A Garfield Cast 1:20:10

4M ago1:20:10

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We're! (we're!) Ready! (ready!) To! (to!) Podcast! In what is basically an extended episode of Marty's Comix Korner, Marty and Dan watch 2006's Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. We grapple with the existential question of "What is Garfield?", play "Garf or No Garf" and generally hope you bring lots of spaghetti. For more bonus material like this, jo…

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Episode 12 - Taxidermy Show Recap 54:12

4M ago54:12

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Heather attended the 2024 Maryland Taxidermy Convention and the 2024 Pennsylvania Taxidermy Convention! So let's talk about it! We talk about the competitions, awards, (OUR AWARD!!), live mounting taxidermy competitions, other fun stuff that happens at the shows, and what is more to come this year in the way of taxidermy conventions. Follow us on I…

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HTP EP 66: WWII - War In The Pacific 1937-1945 Pt. One w/Avery Lentz 2:09:30

5M ago2:09:30

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With the amount of time the guys have spent in military history it's a wonder that it has taken them this long to get around to the largest conflict in human history, World War II! To help them break into this topic, Pat and Matt havd brought in their old friend and colleague, Avery Lentz. Avery has a passion for the Second World War, especially in…

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Making Spoken Accents More Understandable Through AI with Sayso's Ganna Tymko 39:19

5M ago39:19

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What would it mean for teams to be able to communicate and understand each other better? Ganna Tymko is working to solve that right now as the Founder and CEO of Sayso. How are they doing it? They are at the cutting edge of generative speech AI, with a mission that strikes at the heart of human connection: enhancing verbal communication between peo…

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134: The Case of Vulvanator v. Labia-Lifter (w/Christine Clarke) 1:24:48

5M ago1:24:48

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We lawyer up once again with personal injury/medical malpractice attorney Christine Clarke, who shares with us the best cross-examination twist ever heard. Marty and Dan debate which fast-casual restaurant is the best to die from, and Otis sues the county in an AG episode named... Otis Sues The County. If you like this, leave a rating and review or…

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All things Canadian: An interview with Waterfront 1:25:20

5M ago1:25:20

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The Breakdown In this conversation, I chat with members Dan and Tanner of the band Waterfront to discuss their background, education, and signing with Affiant Records. We talk about their musical influences and how they came together as a band. They also share their experiences in high school and university, particularly in relation to their music …

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Episode 11 - Taxidermy TRIVIA (Game 2) 52:20

5M ago52:20

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Our monthly trivia episode! Test your knowledge in the categories of conservation, biology, anatomy, animals, and taxidermy with random questions. We take turns asking each other questions....see if you can score better than us! How well did you do? For more content and more taxidermy facts, follow us on instagram and Facebook. Thank you so much fo…

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Employee Wellness: More Than Just Company Benefits with On The Goga's Anna Greenwald 48:31

5M ago48:31

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From thinking yoga wasn’t for her to founding an organizational well-being company based in yoga—this is Anna Greenwald’s founder story. As a founder, Anna sheds light on how caring about everything can both fuel initial growth and later become a stumbling block—a theme that resonates with my own experiences as a founder. She emphasizes the signifi…

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133: Mr. T, Killer of Fools 1:30:51

5M ago1:30:51

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Listen close because there is a VERY IMPORTANT Public Service Announcement at the beginning of this episode that you're not gonna want to miss. Also we say good-bye to Mr. Fife (kinda), and a famous comedian shows up to do absolutely no jokes! It's season 5, episodes 29 and 30 - "The Luck of Newton Monroe" and "Opie Flunks Arithmetic" If you like t…

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