Best French Polynesia Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 12 - Discover Paradise with Paul Gauguin Cruises, French Polynesia's Destination Expert Liz Coleman 27:38

3d ago27:38

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In this episode, we embark on a journey through the azure waters of the South Pacific with a special guest who knows these islands intimately. Liz Coleman from Paul Gauguin Cruises joins us, specializing in exploring paradises like the Society, Marquesa, and Cook Islands. Together, we'll uncover the allure of these remote havens, from the breathtak…

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Living on the Kamoka Pearl Farm in French Polynesia, Josh Humbert 55:49

10d ago55:49

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Kamoka Pearl Farm produces pearls from oysters grown in the nutrient-rich lagoon of Ahe Atoll, 300 miles northeast of Tahiti. They are known for adhering to the strictest levels of sustainable farming in the pearl world and have pioneered many eco-farming techniques that not only help the environment, but also improve the quality of their pearls. W…

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Exuma Adventures and French Polynesia Magic with Michael and Cassandre 55:44

16d ago55:44

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#111 - Curious what it’s like to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for crystal-clear waters and remote island adventures? Imagine living on a catamaran while exploring the untouched beauty of French Polynesia and the Bahamas. Michael and Cassandre from Journey of MC join me to share their incredible stories and the life-changing impact of th…

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NH #678: 13th ANNIVERSARY! + Hinamoeura Cross – France’s Deadly Nuclear Testing Legacy in French Polynesia 59:51

24d ago59:51

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Welcome to the start of the 14th year of Nuclear Hotseat! This Week’s Featured Interview: Hinamoeura Cross of Polynesia and Tina Cordova of New Mexico, both winners of the 2023 Nuclear Free Future Award, embrace in congratulations and commiseration, as both are Downwinders from different parts of the world. Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda...…

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The End of the World, The Beginning of Everything, Shebana Coelho 1:20:32

8m ago1:20:32

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Shebana Coelho is an award-winning writer, performance artist and facilitator of workshops. Her work is about expressing our creativity to liberate us from fear and other colonizations and to celebrate our passion. She received a Fiction Fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts, and a Fulbright grant to Mongolia. We talk about travel, a…

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Ep 13 - Crystal is Back and Better Than Ever - Exceptional at Sea with Glen Rothe 31:26

7h ago31:26

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In this episode, Rodney is joined by Glen Rothe, VP of Trade Sales for North America with Crystal Cruise Lines. Glen shares exciting news about Crystal's return to sailing, showcasing the impressive redesign of their ships. These updates include larger guest accommodations and a more intimate onboard experience with fewer passengers. Glen also high…

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NH #682: Ugly July 16 Nuclear Anniversaries: Trinity Bomb Test, Church Rock Uranium Tailings Pond Disaster 59:17

1h ago59:17

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Annual walk to commemorate Church Rock uranium tailings pond disaster on Navajo Nation land – from 2019. Site of the mine and tailings pond in the background. This Week’s Featured Interviews: Trinity Downwinders Advocating for Justice – Tina Cordova: Trinity Downwinder Tina Cordova grew up in her family home in the Tularosa Basin, 40 miles...…

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Brazil's ban on women in football and the first air fryer 50:14

25m ago50:14

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We hear about the law in Brazil which made it illegal for women and girls to play football for 40 years. Dilma Mendes shares her incredible experience of being arrested numerous times as a child, just for kicking a ball. Our guest, Alexandra Allred, herself a pioneering sportswomen, discusses the discrimination women have faced to break into compet…

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NH #681: What Youth Want to Know about Nukes + Radioactive Contamination of Food & Water – A Congressional Briefing – Kimberly Roberson 59:11

2d ago59:11

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This Week’s Features: LINKS from this feature: Radioactive Contamination of U.S. Food and Water and What Congress Can Do About It – Upcoming Webinar An interview with Kimberly Roberson, founder/director of Fukushima Fallout Awareness Network (FFAN) and lead organizer for this Congressional briefing. WHERE & WHEN? The briefing will be held via Zoom …

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J.V. Hilliard's Transformation: From DC Lobbyist to Fantasy Fiction Maestro 53:09

2d ago53:09

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#113 - Ever wondered how a DC lobbyist specializing in defense and technology transitions into a fantasy fiction author? Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Joe Hilliard, also known as J.V. Hilliard, as he reveals how his real-life experiences in politics, diplomacy, and war have enriched his epic fantasy narratives. From the foothills o…

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To Play the Game, 72 Days of Survival in the Andes 1:02:20

2d ago1:02:20

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John Guiver is the author of the book "To Play the Game," the story of the aeronautical disaster of flight 571, which crashed in the Andes in 1972, and involved cannibalism in order to survive. John Guiver's lifetime interest in the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster led him to travel to the site of the accident in January 2013 in the company of one of the…

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Subway Art and terror in Georgia 50:02

8d ago50:02

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. We hear about the era-defining book Subway Art and how Fight the Power became a protest anthem. Artist curator Marianne Vosloo explains how both street art and hip-hop are linked. Plus, two stories from Georgia. Firstly, how Stalin carried out his most severe purge in Georgia…

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NH #680: Nat’l Nuclear Activism & Messaging Strategies – ReThink Media’s Mac Hamilton, Ploughshares Fund’s Bonnie Fisk 57:02

10d ago57:02

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A symbol of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Anti-nuclear activists are often isolated from each other because we focus on what’s most important to us – a local issue with radioactive waste dump, or uranium mining, or weapons, or a spike in health...…

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Ep 11 - Luxury at Sea - Travel Deeper with Silversea Cruises with Joe Leon 25:13

10d ago25:13

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In this episode, Rodney is joined by a special guest, Joe Leon, from Silverseas Cruises. Together, they dive into the world of luxury cruising, sharing insider tips and stories that will inspire your next vacation. Joe shares Silverseas' commitment to taking customers deeper into destinations than they would travel with anyone else. This promise is…

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Navigating the World with Linda King's Travel Insights 31:24

10d ago31:24

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#112 - Can financial constraints truly hinder your wanderlust? Join us as we chat with Linda King, the Smart Travelista, who proves that travel and savings can go hand-in-hand. Linda, originally from Sydney and now based in Melbourne, shares her unique blend of travel expertise and financial savvy. Her early experiences, including a life-changing f…

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The Sagrada Família and Hello Kitty 50:02

15d ago50:02

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. We hear the story of the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world and the creation of one of the most recognisable characters on the planet. Plus, an amazing first hand account of the expulsion of German-speakers from Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, …

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Feeling Fear and Finding Courage with Adrenajen, aka Jennie Milton 1:07:36

17d ago1:07:36

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Jennie Milton, aka Adrena-Jen, is an Australian kitesurfing and snow kiting champion, and all-around hardcore adventurer. We talk about getting chased by a polar bear, Alaska, kitesurfing, kiteskiing, generation X, the Red Bull Ragnarok kiteski race, staying in shape and combating the aging process, fear, and courage. We also discuss the relationsh…

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NH #679: Early Xmas for Nukesters – Dangerous ADVANCE Act Guts US Nuclear Oversight, Protections – Diane D’Arrigo 59:14

17d ago59:14

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This Week’s Featured Interview: Numnutz of the Week (for Outstanding Nuclear Boneheadedness): Fukushima saki? That’s right – get drunk to ignore the radionuclides that might be in your alcohol! Nuclear Hotseat Hot Story with Linda Pentz Gunter: The ADVANCE Act will gut nuclear safety and keep the Nuclear Navy happy. Hardly anyone on Capitol Hill op…

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Ep 10 - Why Explora Journeys is the Hottest New Luxury Lifestyle Brand with Chris Austin 31:22

17d ago31:22

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In this week's episode, Rodney sits down with Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys. Explora Journeys has been sailing for just ten months but has significantly impacted the luxury cruise industry. Travel and Leisure magazine recognized it as the best new ship launched in 2023, and Condé Nast included it on their 2024 Gold L…

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Bungee jumping and the Benidorm boom 50:55

22d ago50:55

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service on the history of travel. Our guest is Dr. Susan Houge Mackenzie, Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago in New Zealand. First, we'll hear from the man responsible for the first commercial bungee jump. Then, the …

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Margaret Sullivan's Odyssey: A Family's Year of Global Adventures 48:20

24d ago48:20

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#110 - What happens when a family decides to pause their conventional lives and embark on a year-long global adventure? Margaret Sullivan joins the podcast to share the captivating story of her family's extraordinary decision to take a gap year and explore the world with their young children. From corporate marketing in Lower Manhattan to fishing f…

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Living with Schizophrenia, Dale Walsh 1:03:19

24d ago1:03:19

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Following a thirteen-week hospitalization for schizophrenia, after being “extracted” from Dartmouth College, Dale Walsh was in a private psychiatric program where he was hospitalized nine times over five years. He then moved into his own unsupervised apartment and returned to college at Fairleigh Dickinson University, from where he graduated magna …

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Ep 9 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises - An Unrivaled Experience with Shawn Tubman 29:25

24d ago29:25

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Welcome to Luxury Travelers, the ultimate podcast for discerning explorers and connoisseurs of abundant experiences. Your host, Rodney George, invites Shawn Tubman, the Senior Vice President of Sales for Regent Seven Seas Cruises to share his invaluable insights on the world of luxury cruising, from the most exquisite destinations to the unparallel…

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Boko Haram massacre in Nigeria and the Irish shopworkers strike 50:55

29d ago50:55

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, we hear about Boko Haram militants driving into Gwoza in north-east Nigeria in 2014, to begin an assault which left hundreds dead. Next, the Irish shopworkers who went on strike after refusing to handle South African goods. Then, it’s 25 yea…

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Kirsten Rudberg’s Pilgrimage to Growth: From the Camino to Creative Horizons 44:14

1M ago44:14

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#109 - Kirsten Rudberg’s journey across the Camino de Santiago offers more than just tales of physical endurance; it’s a deep dive into the realms of solitude, personal growth, and the magic of unexpected generosity. Join us as Kirsten, a panentheist with a Master’s of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology, shares her transformative pilgrimage exp…

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Britton Kelley, Personal Training and Lifestyle Change 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

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Britton Kelley is a personal trainer living in Medellin Colombia. We talk about travelling, living in Medellin Colombia, being a gringo, doing your own thing, Costa Rica, lifestyle change, Thialand, fitness, personal training, not having children, OMAD (one meal a day), MRSA, pain, Covid, not watching television, and more. Shownotes can be found at…

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Ep 8 - Cruising the Society Islands of French Polynesia with a James Beard Award Winning Chef, Dean Fearing 22:13

1M ago22:13

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Rodney is thrilled to talk with his good friend, Dean Fearing, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef. Rodney is excited to discuss a cruise planned for March 2025 on the luxurious Silversea ship, the luxury brand under Royal Caribbean. This cruise promises an extraordinary experience, with each s…

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The weather report that delayed D-Day and panda-mania in Taiwan 51:15

1M ago51:15

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, we hear how a young Irishwoman called Maureen Flavin Sweeney drew up a weather report that delayed the date of D-Day. Then, 99-year-old former field medic, Charles Norman Shay, shares his remarkable account of landing on the Normandy beach i…

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Exploring Life's Lessons on Two Wheels with Chris Donaldson 39:26

1M ago39:26

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#108 - What drives someone to leave behind the chaos of their home city and embark on a global adventure? Chris Donaldson, an intrepid 65-year-old motorcyclist from Belfast, Northern Ireland, shares his incredible journey of riding a Moto Guzzi Le Mans around the world. From the conflict-ridden streets of Belfast to navigating the deserts of Sudan,…

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Author Jeremiah Beck, Recollection 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

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Jeremiah Beck is the author of the new novel Recollection, which I read and enjoyed enough to invite Jeremiah onto the show. We talk about finding the inspiration to read and write, authors we love, learning to write, finding an editor, cultivating a creative mindest, talking to your characters, rituals, begging for the muse, marketing a book, guil…

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Ep 7 - Signature Travel Network, an Exclusive Network of the World’s Leading Expert Travel Advisors 27:16

1M ago27:16

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Welcome to the Luxury Travelers Podcast! In this episode, Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network, speaks with Rodney about Signature Travel Network's many attributes and their impactful initiative, Travel Elevates. This nonprofit program empowers travelers to make a positive difference in the communities they visit. Alex shares …

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NH #676: The Nuclear Weapons/Nuclear Energy Connection, Costs, Fears – Alfred Meyer of PSR, Dr. Gordon Edwards 59:02

1M ago59:02

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This Week’s First Featured Interview: Alfred Meyer of Physicians for Social Responsibility, mid-Zoom interview This Week’s Second Featured Interview: Dr. Gordon Edwards, addressing the United Nations What Scares Me Most about Nuclear: Excerpts from last year’s Halloween feature: “What Scares Me Most about Nuclear.” I spoke with more than 30 activis…

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South American revolutionaries and the first Aboriginal MP 50:31

1M ago50:31

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A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners - this programme contains the names and voices of people who have died. Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. First, the story of Brazil's most wanted, Carlos Lamarca. He was a captain who deserted the army in the 1960s and …

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Amber's Elopement Visions: Capturing Love on Nature's Grand Stage 41:57

1M ago41:57

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#107 - Embark on a photographic odyssey as I sat down with the remarkable Amber, whose lens has turned elopements into visual sonnets against Earth's most awe-inspiring canvases. Once a travel agent, Amber's trajectory to becoming an elopement photographer is a vibrant narrative of love, adventure, and the chance encounters that can shape our desti…

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Amelia Huckel-Bauer, All She Cares About is the Yankees 1:00:28

1M ago1:00:28

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Amelia Huckel-Bauer is a Bronx based actor and teaching artist, currently producing and acting in an on-going production of John Ford Noonan’s, "All She Cares About is the Yankees," coming soon to the Bronx. She is a company member with Emit Theatre, bringing immersive Shakespeare to schools, roles ranging from Gertrude in Hamlet, to Malvolio in Tw…

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NH #675: RECA Held Hostage by Mike Johnson’s Stupid Congress Tricks – Nuclear Victims’ Compensation Act Down to the Wire – Mary Dickson 59:15

1M ago59:15

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The Miller Map. The path radioactive fallout took from the 100 above-ground nuclear tests in Nevada. Actually, it took three or more nuclear fallout clouds overhead to make it onto this map. Compiled by Richard Miller, author of Under the Cloud: The Decades of Nuclear Testing. This Week’s Featured Interview: PHONE NUMBERS TO CONTACT CONGRESS...…

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Ep 6 - TCS World Travel with Jesse Terranova 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Welcome to the Luxury Traveler Podcast! In this episode, Jesse Terranova from TCS World Travel shares why the company is a leader in the industry, offering unparalleled travel experiences. Notably, TCS operates two brand new Airbus A321 jets, accommodating 52 passengers, and offers between 20 and 25 unique journeys annually. TCS boasts many repeat …

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The first Air Jordan and Imelda Marcos's 3,000 pairs of shoes 50:08

2M ago50:08

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week’s programmes are all about the history of footwear. First we take a trip back to the 1960’s when Brazilians were introduced to a new type of footwear, which went on to become one of the country’s biggest exports. Plus the story of how a t…

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Kambrie Wilkinson's Race Through Life: From Utah's Trails to College Tracks 38:16

2M ago38:16

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#106 - Embrace the pulse of perseverance and youthful ambition through the experiences of Kambrie Wilkinson, a trail-blazing runner ready to conquer the peaks of Utah and the tracks of collegiate competition. My conversation with Kambrie isn't just about her swift strides on the racecourse; it's a heart-to-heart on how a mother's nudge led her from…

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Alan Fishbone, Author of "Animal, Notes from a Labyrinth" 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Alan Fishbone is the author of the new novel "Animal, Notes from the Labyrinth," published by Heresy Press. He was born and raised in New York City. He is a scholar and translator of ancient Greek and Latin and a professional sailboat captain. When not in New York, he lives aboard the cutter rigged sailboat Pelekun, usually to be found somewhere in…

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NH #674: The Passing of an Anti-Nuclear Activist Hero: Patti Ameno 59:14

2M ago59:14

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Patti Ameno (also Patty, Patricia) grew up in Apollo, Pennsylvania, 35 miles NE of Pittsburgh, not realizing that her childhood home was directly across the street from the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation. NUMEC manufactured fuel for commercial nuclear power plants and the Navy’s nuclear submarines, leaving behind a legacy of uranium an…

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Ep 5 - The Making of Global Cruise Itineraries with Claudius Docekal 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Welcome to the Luxury Travel podcast, where we unveil the epitome of opulent travel experiences alongside industry luminaries. In today's episode, host Rodney George engages in a captivating dialogue with Claudius Docekal, Vice President of Global Deployments at Scenic and Emerald Cruises. Together, they delve into the world of extravagant yachting…

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Independence in French Polynesia and the 'Queen of Cuba' 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week, we hear how nuclear testing changed politics in French Polynesia. Plus, the story of how the FBI caught Ana Montes, the spy known as the ‘Queen of Cuba’. We also talk to Jewish and Palestinian people about the moment the state of Israel …

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Elwin Robinson's Journey to Wholeness Amidst Genetic Revelations 47:56

2M ago47:56

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#105 - Embarking on a journey of health and hope can be as daunting as it is illuminating, and Elwin Robinson's story is a testament to the transformative power of wellness. Born to an international family, Elwin faced early health challenges that set him on an explorative quest for understanding. I have the privilege of delving into Elwin's remark…

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There Might be Nothing Wrong with You, Dr. Fred Moss, the Un-Doctor 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teacher. A desire to help people be real and heard has been the driving force leading him to multiple settings and roles as a psychiatrist over the years and compelling him to continually…

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NH #673: Uranium Film Festival Closes US Tour in Las Vegas, RECA DC Lobbying Update, Godzilla B-Day Marathon + the Passing of Activist Patti Ameno 59:02

2M ago59:02

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This Week’s Featured Interviews: Some weeks, it’s time to catch up with a number of stories. So here we present a series of short interviews covering a range of issues that are up for us right now. International Uranium Film Festival co-Founder and Director Norbert Suchanek, seen here hard at work from his North American...…

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Ep 4 - Cruising with Cruise Planners CEO with Michelle Fee 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Welcome to the Luxury Travel podcast, where we explore the epitome of luxury travel with industry leaders. In today's episode, host Rodney George sits down with Michelle Fee, the founder of Cruise Planners. Cruise Planners is a network of Travel Advisors collaborating with multiple cruise lines, ensuring competitive pricing and effective client com…

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India’s ambitious ID scheme and the iconic Princess Diana photo 51:01

2M ago51:01

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This week, how more than one billion people living in India were given a unique digital ID during the world's largest biometric project. The Aadhaar scheme was launched in 2009 but it wasn't without controversy. Our guest, digital identity expert Dr Edgar Whitley, tells us about the history of ID schemes around the world. Plus, the Spanish doctor w…

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Lundyn VanderToolen's Leap of Faith: Balancing Gymnastics, Ambition, and the Joy of Life 43:21

2M ago43:21

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#104 - When the balance beam of life meets the vault of ambition, where do you land? Lundyn VanderToolen, a high school senior on the cusp of collegiate gymnastics, joins me to untangle this convergence. We kick off our chat with Lundyn’s evolution from a five-year-old with a beam in her eyes to a seasoned gymnast with dreams bigger than a perfect …

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Deadpan, Author Richard Walter 1:15:02

2M ago1:15:02

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Richard Walter is an author of best-selling fiction and nonfiction, celebrated storytelling educator, screenwriter, script consultant, lecturer and retired professor who led the screenwriting program in the film school at UCLA for several decades. He has written scripts for the major studios and television networks; lectured on screenwriting and st…

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