Best Freetown Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.9 Beyond the Closet with Kelsey "Teaser" 1:01:49

1h ago1:01:49

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So, we're not sure if you ever got a sneak peak of Kelsey's patreon series "Beyond the Closet", but if you have, then no you haven't, and we're doing it again! Here's a little bit of what you've been missing over on patreon; It's like a twin tangent, but somehow slightly more structured. And this time Kelsey is talk about Disney on Ice, of course! …

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Midweek at Maughold - the Broughton Choristers are back - it's Beach Mission time - and we ask 'what is true humility?' 27:07

4h ago27:07

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Trying something a little different with a mid-week AT YOUR SERVICE - there's still lots on offer as we celebrate the Island's Patron Saint - Maughold - with walks, talks and food all based around Kirk Maughold - the Parish Church (set in the most stunning countryside with amazing coastal views!) The Choristers from St John The Baptist Parish Churc…

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Ep.155 Fort Delaware 1:25:21

5h ago1:25:21

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Another "Thursday", another ghost story, another haunted military fort. But you know what, it hasn't let us down before, so why stop now? Some say it's the most haunted location in Delaware, some say in the world (surprise surprise), but does it really stand up to the tales? Why don't we ask the ghosts themselves. Donate monthly here: https://www.p…

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What did Prison Chaplain Rev'd Katy Canty learn from her time 'inside' ? And we re-visit the ale house that tricked the Press Gang - and became a church! 30:37

9d ago30:37

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Rev'd Katy Canty is a teacher, an ordained priest in the Anglican Church, a wife, a mother and an author. She's also worked for 14 years as chaplain in a Liverpool prison, and joins us on the programme this week to share what she's learned from her time 'inside' She also explains how retirement from prison chaplaincy led to another role - this time…

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Ep.154 The Beattie Mansion 1:22:54

11h ago1:22:54

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Welcome to beautiful Saint Joseph, Missouri! Home of the life of Eminem, the death of Jesse James, and the haunting of the Beattie Mansion. They definitely had a variety. Anyway, the description of this location sure packs a punch, but did it live up to the reputation? Our friends over at YouTube channel AmysCrypt will have to be the ones to tell y…

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Kenya Rose 22:27

14d ago22:27

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On June 18th, thousands of young Kenyans swiftly mobilized against a proposed tax increase that would significantly raise daily living costs, particularly affecting the most vulnerable. Thousands of peaceful protestors in the streets of Nairobi were soon met with a violent response from police. Reports indicate 39 people were killed, with countless…

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U-turns? It could change your life! And vocations? Everyone has one - what's yours? Two special guests share their stories here. 30:34

37m ago30:34

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The Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - and at the same time he's taking care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Patricia Hillas takes up her ministry in October - this week he's talking about vocations - and reminds us that we've all got one. And from the archives, another chance to listen to Loretta Minghel…

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Ep.153 Glenn Dale Hospital 1:22:04

6d ago1:22:04

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Welcome back to another wonderful Thursday with your favorite spooky podcast. This week we are in Glenn Dale, Maryland; an interesting "city" adopted as a suburb of our countries capital. This town is full of surprises, financially stable, an almost none existent poverty rate, and still they're humble, claiming this hospital to be the "fourth most …

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'They didn't want me because I was black and I was a woman' - hear Sonia's story, plus news of that Big Sing, and take a trip from St Marks to Sierra Leone - we've got it all on today's show ! 32:26

6d ago32:26

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As their annual Conference celebrates 50 years of women's ordination as presbyters - ministers - in the Methodist Church, Past President of Conference, Rev'd Sonia Hicks, tells her story that reveals the path to progress was not always an easy one. We've music - and comments from organist Gareth Moore - recorded in St Thomas's Church in Douglas las…

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Ep. 152 Forest Hill Cemetery 1:11:14

9d ago1:11:14

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We love cemeteries so much that gosh darn it we traveled to another one. Welcome to Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle, Indiana. Listen along as we recall our visit there, and join us as we once again realize that we have stumbled upon a startling connection in real time. We can't believe we missed this during the investigation, but it seems like …

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Old friends, visiting celebrities, chats - and challenges - on the station's 60th birthday we pick a few highlights from past programmes 30:56

1M ago30:56

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As we celebrate 60 years of broadcasting on Manx Radio, today's programme features a few of the guests and topics we've covered on Sunday mornings over the past years. Rev'd Marc Wolverson and Gareth Moore discuss REV - the TV sitcom that took the lid off clergy life; we recall the characters we met, and stories we heard, during the long-running se…

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Ep.151 Traverse City State Hospital 1:10:06

17d ago1:10:06

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We've been looking forward to covering Michigan. It's one of Kelsey's favorite places to travel, and, arguably, one of the most beautiful states in America. Yes, we're biased. Anyway, this week we're in the famed Traverse City to cover, you guessed it, Michigan's "most haunted location". Sometimes these things do surprise us and the claims deliver,…

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Looking forward - and looking back - this week, we focus on the might of music! 29:46

1M ago29:46

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The Isle of Man Church Music Association seems to have been founded in 1897 and over the years has had some celebrated leaders, including Miss M L Wood, founder of our beloved Manx Music Festival. In recent years, the Association's influence has waned - but all that is set to change as leadership has recently been picked up by Dr Peter Litman, Gare…

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Ep.150 Squirrel Cage jail 1:18:03

30d ago1:18:03

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This week we are at the sister location of one of our favorite investigations to date, the Crawfordsville Rotary Jail. Another rotary jail, this one being the only three story one ever built, this one is unique in its design and the inmates it held. It housed one of the most infamous murderers in the state. With five deaths inside its walls, and ex…

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A glimpse of Heaven, the Fosbury Flop and a song by Harry Nilsson .... it's story time! 31:02

27d ago31:02

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On today's programme, three people share poignant stories about their late Father - and Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown, who lives and ministers in Douglas, explores what it means to be fully human. And there's music too - and our regular Notice Board. Items for inclusion on the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com…

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Revisiting How to Hire a President 24:43

2M ago24:43

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Many young South Africans weren't sure who to vote for ahead of South Africa's elections in late May. But, many of them told us they wanted new leadership. The results of the election reveal that uncertainty as no one party won a clear majority. In fact, the African National Congress will have to create a coalition government for the first time in …

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Ep.149 Freetown Fall-River State Park 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

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Welcome to another week of ghost stories with your favorite twins. This time we are in another state park, this time in Massachusetts, and some of the experiences these investigators had felt all too familiar to us. We've said it once and we'll say it again, sometimes the tangible things are scarier than the intangible. The ghosts we can handle, bu…

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THE SOUND OF SILENCE - good? bad? or just the title of a great pop song ......? 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Rev'd Susan McIver is the Safeguarding Officer in the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church. She visited the Island recently, to lead a study day - open to members of churches of all denominations - on SILENCE in the context of safeguarding ..... when it's necessary and helpful, and when it's recognised as a tool, used to manipulate…

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Listener Episode 15 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Well we haven't seen one of these in a while, and we're glad we could compile more of your own ghost stories to share with the world, or at least our listeners. We've got a few shorties, some that travel across multiple states, and some that may not just be tied to locations, but the people themselves. So listen up, cause you may hear your own stor…

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What does happiness look like to you? Island pipers play a major part in a poignant anniversary, and there's amazing music from a surprising source! 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Thursday 6 June, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - lone pipers throughout the British Isles have been taking turns to each play a poignant piece of music at various locations at 8am each morning. By the time we reach the anniversary on 6 June, the piece will have been played on 80 consecutive mornings, at 80 different locations -…

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Twin Tangent 12: Reality TV Nightmares 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

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We all know reality television is low key a nightmare as it is, but what if we took reality tv and made it, somehow, even worse? You get some of the most questionable shows we could find. It's hard to believe some of these concepts even got past the writing boards, but anything for entertainment we guess. Donate monthly here: https://www.patreon.co…

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Fancy a trip to Freetown? No passport? No packing? 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Earlier this year, Angela Southern, a member of Ballagarey Methodist Church, was selected to represent not just the Isle of Man, but the whole of the British Isles, at the All Africa Conference of Churches - an ecumencial body which accounts for over 200 million Christians across the African Continent. Our local Christian Aid Rep Louise Whitelegg c…

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Ep.148 The Sallie House 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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Another week, another haunt. This week we are in Atchison Kansas chasing down the ghost of a girl whose last thoughts were that of torture and abandonment. Her spirit still lingers to play with visitors, or in some cases, warn them of who else lurks in the home. It's probably gonna be a hot one today, so sweat through this with us as we live vicari…

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Step out of your busy life and walk where our ancestors went .... and Trish The Bish (Elect!) makes an impressive debut! 29:32

2M ago29:32

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Praying the Keeills Week has started and between now and Saturday 25 May, there's a daily programme of walks - both long and short - an evening talk, a coach trip - and even the blessing of the Peel Lifeboat! Catherine Wareing explains that this week is a chance to visit some of the Island's keeill sites - the ruined but sacred chapels dotted aroun…

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Ep.147 The Red Onion Saloon 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Well, it seems we've found ourselves at another bar and brothel, but every time has a pretty good time, so why not do it again. The small saloon in Alaska has been around for over a hundred years, and given the nature of the business it's no surprise that there have been some spirits left behind along the way. So take a casual trip all the way over…

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A Mother's Letter 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Rihanna was just 19 years old when she was arrested for being trans in Uganda. It was 2014. She spent 9 months in prison - an ordeal that tore a rift between her and her God-fearing mother. In this episode, we hear how her arrest radically changed the course of their lives - and how Rihanna’s mom unexpectedly became a staunch ally. This is the seco…

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CHANGING LIVES! IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE ? 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Christian Aid Week starts today and the project for this year is to use the mighty pigeon pea to transform the lives of the people of Malawi - people living in extreme poverty, but with the capacity to raise their standard of living with help to farm - and use - the hardy pigeon pea crop more efficiently. Local Christian Aid Representative, Louise …

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How to Hire a President 22:02

3M ago22:02

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Young South Africans are confused about who to vote for. This year, there are dozens of parties to choose from on the ballot paper. But for many young voters, having lots of options doesn’t make it any easier. With a presidential election just around the corner, Radio Workshop reporter Naomi Grewan asks young people "Why?” and "How are you going to…

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Ep.146 Lake Shawnee Amusement Park 1:33:25

3M ago1:33:25

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Well it feels like forever since we've been back, but Kelsey's back from vacation, so now we're here, and we hope we don't disappoint. We haven't talked ghosts in a while, and you can tell by the longer episode (sorry). We're dealing with another location that claims to be one of the most haunted in the US, possibly the world, and honestly, this is…

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TO THE FUTURE! THE CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE IN BRADDAN .... 29:39

3M ago29:39

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We conclude our coverage of the official opening of the new Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Ballacottier Crescent on the Isle of Man Business Park in Braddan which took place over the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2024. In this programme we share words and music from a time of worship, recorded during the Sunday morning service on th…

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HAPPY TO BE (BACK) ON AN ISLAND IN THE SUN! 29:44

3M ago29:44

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Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main are the Territorial Commanders - or leaders - of The Salvation Army throughout the UK, Ireland - and the Isle of Man. But between 1991 and 1997, they were young Corps Officers, leading the Salvation Army based in the Lord Street Citadel in Douglas. Now - nearly 30 years later - they're back on the Island for the o…

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Ep.145 Duluth Minnesota 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

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We're feeling at home this week back in the Midwest, this time in Duluth Minnesota. A ship, turned attraction, turned haunted house actually has some haunted history to it with an unfortunately gruesome death. Are the ships namesake, his wife, and poor William still hanging around today? Let's see what the investigators have to say. Donate monthly …

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Not Enough Sun 22:19

3M ago22:19

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It was May of 2023 and Musana was on a romantic getaway in Kenya with her girlfriend. It quickly turned somber when Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law. Now what? Should Musana make a new life in Kenya or risk returning home? On the one-year anniversary of the Act, Musana reflects on her decision. This is…

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THIS IS OUR PLANET - NOT A DIVIDED WORLD! 29:43

3M ago29:43

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On the programme today, Salvation Army Corps Officers Captains Dylan and Rachael Nieuwoudt are looking forward to the Official Opening of their magnificent new Church and Community Centre in Douglas - and to welcoming General Lyndon Buckingham to perform the ceremony - the first visit of a Salvation Army world-wide leader to the Isle of Man since t…

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Ep.144 Louisiana State Capitol(s) 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

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How could a state have two state capitols? Well, Louisiana does, and wouldn't you know it they both have seriously dark pasts and potential paranormal activity. One part ghosts, one part history lessons, these locations have a little something for everyone. Donate monthly here: https://www.patreon.com/orsotheysaypod Or a once off here: https://www.…

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SEE THE WORLD - AS NEVER BEFORE! 29:46

4M ago29:46

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Rev'd Liz Hull, Vicar of St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, in the Cultural Quarter of Douglas, joins us today to tell the GAIA story .... the giant illuminated 3-dimensional globe which will seem to float - framed inside St Thomas's magnificent archways, and its famed Nicholson Murals. A chance for us to see our Earth as never before ..... For deta…

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Ep.143 Brookdale Lodge 1:09:42

4M ago1:09:42

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We finally did it everyone, our first episode in our new studio! There's still some work to be done, but we hope eventfully all of it will come together soon. But for now, we find ourselves at the Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale California. This one honestly ends up a little bit somber, so that stinks, but it's still a pretty good location, and a good…

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BROWSE THE MAGAZINE TODAY! 31:30

4M ago31:30

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Christian Aid Isle of Man Representative Louise Whitelegg is here with an invitation to a great party - to celebrate all the work that's been achieved in Burundi, thanks to the generosity of the Manx public and the IOM Government Overseas Aid - and to say goodbye to all those completed projects - because it's time now to turn our attention to Malaw…

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Ep.142 Crawfordsville/Linden 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Well, we sure did travel for this months location, but sometimes some legends are better left to the imagination, right?.. Well, lore may say that Linden has one of the spookier sounding paranormal hot spots that we've seen on paper, but turns out lore is sometimes no more than that. But our fruitless efforts took us on a trip to discuss these lege…

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HAPPY EASTER ! 29:41

4M ago29:41

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Easter Day celebrates events which took place over 2,000 years ago, but which still remain at the very heart of the Christian faith. In words and music, we explore the first Easter, and reflect on what it is saying to our world today. Includes music from the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars of St German's Cathedral in Peel, conducted by the Cathedral…

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Ep.141 The Allen House 1:23:42

4M ago1:23:42

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This week we're taking you all to Monticello, Arkansas to investigate a house with a pretty sad backstory. The Allen family couldn't seem to catch a break, and as each family member passed it seemed that their spirits always seemed to end up back at home. But one of the saddest stories also holds one of the most active spirits; the spirit of LaDell…

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When the Sky Sets Alight 6:56

4M ago6:56

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Our last episode was a World Radio Day special. We asked our listeners to send us their love letters for the medium. This month, we’ve got a little bonus love letter for you: When a national emergency strikes in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ruth Omar and her family turn on the radio to help them navigate the confusion.…

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IT ALL HAPPENED OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO - SO WHY ARE WE STILL TALKING ABOUT IT? 29:51

4M ago29:51

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This is the week that the Christian Church calls HOLY - and although it recalls events that happened over two thousand years ago, its message is central to the Christian faith, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, continues to offer hope to people exposed to almost unbearable suffering. Today, through the spoken word, mus…

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Ep.140 The Kasha House of Kaimuki 1:10:14

4M ago1:10:14

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Given the finnicky weather we've been having in the Midwest lately, we're glad to be living vicariously through our location today, Honolulu, Hawaii. According to our studies, if you ask the locals, it seems like everywhere you turn there is another haunted location, but we found one that brings it back to our roots of local lore and legend. Storie…

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CAFE LINGO IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - AND REBEL JENNY IS BACK! 34:32

5M ago34:32

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After establishing Cafe Lingo 8 years ago based in the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas - offering a relaxed and welcoming hub for anyone new to the Island, and for whom English is not their first language, Karen Norton and husband Tim are taking a well-earned retirement. But it'll be business as usual at Cafe Lingo - the Nortons join us today…

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Ep.139 St. James Hotel 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

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Honestly, we were a little worried about New Mexico delivering a good old fashioned haunted location, but of course they delivered. We always love a good haunted hotel, but the good news and bad news of this one is one of the rooms of the hotel is so haunted, they have prohibited access to it from guests. Even going as far as to padlock the room. S…

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SHE'S A REBEL - WITH A CAUSE!! 29:44

5M ago29:44

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Jenny Sinclair is the founder director of the charity Together For The Common Good - but what is 'the common good' and why should we care about it? In this first of two programmes featuring conversations with Jenny, she sketches out her background as a teenager in Liverpool during the 1970's, when her Father, David Sheppard, was Anglican Bishop of …

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Ep. 138 The Stark Saloon 1:34:45

5M ago1:34:45

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This month our travels brought us a little closer to home as we investigated the (fairly) newly opened location of the Historic Stark Saloon in Rosedale, Indiana. We'd be lying if we said we didn't initially leave this place feeling a bit skeptical, but upon further review and reflection, it seems there may be more here than we initially realized. …

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Guests, with stories to set you thinking, are At Your Service this week 29:52

5M ago29:52

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Today has been chosen as a National Day of Reflection - a time to pause and remember all who died during the Covid pandemic, and those who still mourn their loss - we make a space to mark the day with words and music; Mike Hardie is the Community Partnerships Manager for The Leprosy Mission and he's back on the Island to meet supporters of the char…

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Twin Tangent 11: Current Fixations 1:35:21

5M ago1:35:21

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We always love when a tangent rolls along, then we have a dedicated time and space to actually go off topic, but still stay on topic, you know? Anyway, when we're not recording this podcast we fill our time with other fixations, and sometimes you're just so immersed in those fixations that you need to tell the world know about them. Sometimes you e…

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