Best Galactic Colonization Podcasts (2024)

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#15 Jackie Faherty - Brown Dwarfs, Clouds, Atmospheres, JWST 1:36:35

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Jackie Faherty, Senior Scientist and Senior Education Manager at the American Museum of Natural History and co-founded of the BDNYC research team. Jackie is a champion of brown dwarf science, mysterious objects that aren't quite stars, and aren't quite planets. To support this podcast and our research l…

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#14 Gavin Schmidt - Climate Science, Projections, Measurements, Denialism 1:34:56

2M ago1:34:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by climate scientist Dr Gavin Schmidt, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) and co-founded of the RealClimate blog. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support RealClimate: https://www.realclimate.org/ NASA GISS: https://www.giss.nasa.gov/ Cool…

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Collection - A book of Lyrics by Daniel Triana

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Dive into the rhythmic heart of electronic music with Collection - Lyrics by Daniel Triana. This captivating ebook brings you closer to the genius behind the beats, offering an exclusive look at the evocative lyrics that shape Daniel Triana’s iconic soundscapes. Known for his profound ability to blend synthetic melodies with poignant narratives, Da…

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Practical advice for amateur astronomers eager to make the most out of their first Messier Marathon

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Practical advice for amateur astronomers eager to make the most out of their first Messier MarathonChapter Except - From the book - The Comet Hunter and The Messier Marathon by Daniel Triana7 Pro Tips to Ace Your First Messier Marathon:Participating in a Messier Marathon is not only exciting but also rewarding for amateur astronomers. It offers an …

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#13 David Spergel - NASA UAP Taskforce, Dark Matter, Hubble Tension, Leadership 1:11:54

3M ago1:11:54

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dave Spergel, Professor of Astrophysics, Chair of the NASA UAP Taskforce and President of the Simons Foundation. Dr Spergel has been a prominent leader in the field of cosmology, both intellectually and strategically. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support NASA …

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#12 Lisa Kaltenegger - Alien Earths, Astrobiology Controversies, Frequency of Life 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Lisa Kaltenegger, Professor at Cornell and Director of the Carl Sagan Institute. Lisa's new book, "Alien Earths", has just hit the shelves so we talk about what made her write this book, her view on the abundance of life in the cosmos, and her take on a couple of recent controversies in the field of astrob…

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#11 Paul Sutter - Rescuing Science, Restoring Trust In an Age of Doubt 1:28:01

5M ago1:28:01

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Paul Sutter, Professor at Stony Brook and a Visiting Professor at Barnard College. Paul is a theoretical cosmologist, who has had a long and productive career in research, but is better known to most for his science communication work. Having one numerous awards, written popular science books and starri…

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#10 - Viraj Pandya - Early Galaxies with JWST, Galaxies "Gone Bananas", Galaxy Formation 1:13:56

7M ago1:13:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Viraj Pandya, Hubble Fellow at Columbia University. Viraj's work was recently highlighted on the front page of the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/science/space/astronomy-galaxies-bananas.html) where his recent discoveries with JWST were showcased. Viraj's work suggests that early gal…

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#9 Renée Hložek - Axions, Tracing Dark Matter, Fate of the Universe 58:47

9M ago58:47

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Renée Hložek from the University of Toronoto/Dunlap Institute. Renée is cosmologist studying the CMB, Type 1A Supernovae and baryonic acoustic oscillations. She's an Azrieli Global Scholar within the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, a Senior TED fellow and a Sloan Research Fellow. Our convers…

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#8 Malena Rice - Planet Nine, Oumuamua, Misaligned Exoplanets 1:05:23

9M ago1:05:23

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Malena Rice from Yale University. Malena obtained her PhD from Yale University before heading to MIT for a year as 51 Pegasi fellow. She has recently returned to Yale, joining the astronomy faculty. Malena has been featured in Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 and is an expert in planetary dynamics and de…

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The Fascinating History of Telescopes

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The history of telescopes, including who invented the first telescope, continuing its development up to today\'s latest types of telescopes. Included is a description of the various types of telescopes such as; refracting telescopes; reflecting telescopes; radio telescopes; smart electronically assisted telescopes; and outer space telescopes.…

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#7 Ramesh Narayan - Black Holes, Extreme Astrophysics, Event Horizon Telescope 1:01:49

10M ago1:01:49

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Ramesh Narayan - a renowned astrophysicist whose groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of black holes and accretion processes. With a career spanning decades, Narayan's work has contributed invaluable insights into the behavior of supermassive black holes at the centers of ga…

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The Vera C. Rubin Telescope Observatory

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Introducing the Vera C. Rubin Telescope Observatory, an upcoming state-of-the-art astronomical facility.Designed and developed to pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy.The construction of the observatory is well underway, with an estimated cost of around $1 billion.Construction began in 2015 and is expected to be com…

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James Webb Space Telescope recent amazing \"Jumbos\" Discovery in the Orion Nebula

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Hold your breath as the extraordinary JWST space telescope reveals not just one, but a mind-boggling 40 jumbo planet-like pair formations within the celestial wonders of the Orion Nebula. It\'s as if worlds are dancing in cosmic harmony right before our eyes! Prepare to be captivated by stunning visuals and mind-altering revelations as we journey t…

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The Ongoing Quest to Colonize Space

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In the ongoing quest to colonize space, humanity has come a long way. Early development dates back to the mid-20th century when the Space Age began. Construction goals include developing sustainable habitats, transportation systems, and life-support technologies.By Daniel Triana

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Galactic Gaze: Introducing Euclid Space Telescope, A Quest for Dark Matter

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Introducing the Euclid Space Telescope, a groundbreaking project designed to explore the mysteries of the universe. The launch of Euclid was July 1, 2023, where it was carried into space by a Soyuz rocket.The mission is expected to last for six years, with an estimated end date in 2029.The Euclid project is a collaboration between the European Spac…

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The Gaia Space Observatory, Capturing a 3D map of our Milky Way Galaxy

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Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmic journey with Gaia Space Observatory, Capturing a three-dimensional map of our Milky Way Galaxy. This captivating podcast episode unveils the remarkable achievements of the Gaia spacecraft, a cutting-edge space observatory that has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.…

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INTRODUCING THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE, A GROUNDBREAKING STEP IN SPACE EXPLORATION

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As we gaze up at the night sky, with its countless twinkling stars and mysterious dark matter, it\'s hard not to wonder about the secrets of the cosmos. Thankfully, humanity is on the brink of a groundbreaking step in space exploration with the imminent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This state-of-the-art marvel promises to unveil…

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Astronomy Day September 23, 2023

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Join us for International Astronomy Day 2023 this September 23, 2023! Explore the wonders of space at planetarium shows, visit museums, and observe the first quarter moon. A celestial celebration for all!TRANSCRIPT:International Astronomy Day. 2023 interesting facts. Events and planetarium shows a celestial celebration. International Astronomy Day …

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#6 Adam Frank - Technosignatures, Semantic Information, Galactic Colonization 1:16:10

11M ago1:16:10

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Adam Frank. Adam is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Rochester University, author of popular science books such as "The Little Book of Aliens" and "Light of the Stars", as well as a regular CNN contributor. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support You can w…

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#5 Kathryn Johnston - The Milky Way, Dark Matter vs MOND, Gaia 1:13:56

1y ago1:13:56

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Kathryn Johnston. Prof Johnston is a Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University and the Dynamics Group Leader at the Flatiron Institute. Kathryn is a world renown expert for her work on Milky Way dynamics, especially tidal streams and the dark matter components of our galaxy. To support this podcast and…

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#4 Hod Lipson - Automated Physics Discovery, ChatGPT, Future of AI 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Hod Lipson. Prof Lipson is the Director of the Creative Machine Lab at Columbia University and is a leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, self-replicating robots and self-learning machines. We dive into his work on machines that can discover new physics, the trajectory of current AI a…

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#3 Chiara Mingarelli - NANOGrav, Background Gravitational Waves, Black Holes 1:17:52

1y ago1:17:52

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Chiara Mingarelli. Prof Mingarelli is currently moving from the University of Connecticut to Yale University and is theorist working on the so-called background gravitational wave signal. Predicted for decades but incredibly elusive, we are on the cusp of detecting this signal for the first time. Learn all…

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#2 Wendy Freedman - The Crisis in Cosmology, Standard Candles, Future of Cosmology 58:53

1y ago58:53

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Wendy Freedman. Prof Freedman is a legendary cosmologist, who has played a central role in understanding the expansion rate of our Universe. She is a Professor of Cosmology at University of Chicago, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a legacy fellow of the American Astronomical Society a…

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#1 Rebecca Charbonneau - Astrohistory, Carl Sagan, Cold War SETI 54:19

1y ago54:19

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In our inaugural episode, David is joined by Rebecca Charbonneau. Dr Charbonneau holds a PhD in the History of Science from Cambridge University, and served as the Historian-in-Residence at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics from 2020-2022. She is currently a Janksy Fellow at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and working …

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Nichole Nappi from The Jersey Shore Arts Center - interview

3y ago

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An interview with Nichole Nappi from the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Neptune,NJ https://www.jerseyshoreartscenter.org She describes the mission of the arts center and the many community focused programs and services it provides the public.By Daniel Triana

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Season Two ... Chapter Forty-Two: All In 47:31

3y ago47:31

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In this, the final episode of Season Two, Young-Min Jo meets for the first time in 24 years, his identical twin Kwang-Min. Seeing up close the world his brother exists in - wealthy, almost extravagant - Young-Min's jealousy boils over. Wishes he could somehow be a part of it! Be careful what you wish for, as they say, for Kwang-Min most certainly d…

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Zakiyyah Austin Interview of Z Austin Agency LLC

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Welcome to Z Austin Agency LLC! https://www.zaustinagency.comAs your local source for insurance services and solutions, Z Austin Agency LLC takes pride in offering personalized and responsive support to customers throughout the Woodbridge area.At Z Austin Agency LLC, the ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each and every client fo…

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Season Two ... Chapter Forty-One: Everyone Just Calls Me Zero 23:27

3y ago23:27

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In this episode, Zero and Young-Min Jo finally meet. They're attracted to one another; no question there. Zero can't believe her eyes. Didn't realize he'd once been a Lieutenant. Simply has to ask him all about the space mission to Kapteyn B and all that he experienced there. Gives them plenty to talk about as they walk up the driveway to Min-Pharm…

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Season Two ... Chapter Forty: Kindly Asian Fellow 53:29

3y ago53:29

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Tonight we continue delving into the sordid past regarding our recently-introduced character Xi Jiu Xiu, aka Zero. We've learned of her dubious origins, now we're about to find out a whole lot more. For she's not to be a victim of her own circumstances for long. Her rise through the organization after escaping from the evil Tuhao will now be descri…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Tuhao 33:42

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We continue with Young-Min Jo's arrival at Min-Pharma world headquarters in Toronto. Having avoided confrontation with security guards at the front gate, he is next to encounter his twin brother's head of security Xi Jiu Xiu, aka Zero. Though forewarned they are identical and that the effects of time dilation will mean Kwang-Min's brother might in …

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Richard Squires from LifeStoryMemoir.com

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The Story of LIFESTORY\"Writing is my passion. Helping others write their LIFESTORY is a gift.\"—Richard Squires, creator and owner of LIFESTORY Richard SquiresAuthor & ProfessorEarly on, Richard had an affinity for listening to family stories and writing them down to share with others. Writing about family is at the core of who he is; it has had a…

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Judyth Brown from MOCEANS - Center for Independent Living

3y ago

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MOCEANS, Center for Independent Living - A non-residential, consumer-controlled, community-based, 501c3 nonprofit organization . We provide information, instruction and support for people living with disability, their families, friends and allies in the community . It is our mission to promote public awareness and barrier-free access in the communi…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Eight: Different Strokes 35:24

3y ago35:24

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Tonight we continue with Young-Min Jo's dramatic return to Toronto after 24 years in space. We left off with a white solar-powered van arriving at the gate of Min-Pharma Corporation's worldwide headquarters, security personnel swarming around it. A tense scene unfolds as the military escorts sent along with the young officer fear a potential confro…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Seven: Spy Movie Intrigue 32:12

3y ago32:12

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Tonight we begin Part Eight: Tycoons and Trailblazers. We've already learned what happened when Ozzie Guerrero and Shamiso Kachote traveled to their home towns looking for their twin siblings. They found one to be a retired sports legend. The other, a world famous pop diva. But what of Young-Min Jo? What became of his identical twin? A successful b…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Six: Black Girl 51:10

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Shamiso comes face to face with her identical twin Rudo Kachote after 24 Earth years. Not exactly identical due to the effects of time dilation; they nevertheless move and act much the same. Strikingly so, one might say. Setting aside nuances such as fashion choices and hairstyles, they're otherwise a matched pair. Could pose as one another quite e…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Five: Club Girl 38:37

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Shamiso learns of her sister's recent past, as told by the woman's business manager Neville Bevits. Not the stories told in the media, naturally, but the actual events he'd witnessed firsthand. More or less anyway. After all, the pop star hadn't told him everything she'd done (and with whom). The truth about Rudo Love's nocturnal adventures were fa…

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EP #15 The End (or "Conversations) 53:59

3y ago53:59

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Content Warning: Mental Health issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is out there. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and needs help, …

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Four: Army of Dolls 29:08

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Continuing with Part Seven: Divas and Drugs, Shamiso's adventure progresses to the penthouse suite inside the beautiful Langham Hotel in London. That's where, as everyone in the music world knows, her twin sister lives. Shamiso's first encounter was with a rather nervous hotel doorman who fully believed she was Rudo. No telling what she'll find whe…

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EP #14 The Last Temptation of Fralgon 34:08

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Content Warning: Mental Health issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is out there. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and needs help, …

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Three: Miss Love 29:12

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Tonight we begin Part Seven: Divas and Drugs. We now get to see what happens when Shamiso Kachote makes her way to England looking for her twin sister Rudo. She won't be hard to find. Everyone following the entertainment world knows that Rudo Love lives in the penthouse suite of a swank London hotel. Articles and news stories abound - even intervie…

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June 2021 Triana World Travel - All Inclusives

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Triana World Travel - All Inclusive promo. https://TrianaWorldTravel.com.Imagine waking up to a gorgeous view on a caribbean beach, relaxing in your very own private swim up suite, playing golf on championship courses or being pampered in a world class spa. These are all the things that you can enjoy at an all inclusive resort and more located in p…

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Conversation with Nikki Gangemi of Mindful Matters LLC

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Shop4aBiz interview with Nikki Gangemi - a transformational coach and founder of Mindful Matters LLC. From actress to teacher to entrepreneur, Nikki Gangemi knows what it takes to make those big pivots and has found a way to accelerate her success from the inside out, to become the leading lady of her life and to live it on her own terms. Nikki is …

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EP #13 Unforgivable 32:24

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Content Warning: Mental Health issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is out there. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and needs help, …

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-Two: Fast As I Used to Be 18:33

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In this next chapter, Ozzie accompanies his twin brother 'Praxido' out to Katy Boys Farm. There they get to witness a megaball tournament hosted by the orphanage where "Ranger" Guerrero anticipates being the guest celebrity for the day. Only that's not exactly what the retired sports legend has planned for the pair. He actually wants to see firstha…

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Interview with Ming Chen from A Shared Universe

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Shop4aBiz interview with Ming Chen. Ming Chen entered the world of podcasting in 2007 as one of the architects behind Kevin Smith\'s SModCast Network. His first responsibilities included all technical aspects of the network as well as the design, maintenance and marketing of SModCast\'s online presence. As the network grew and more shows were added…

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EP #12 Progress Must Progress 37:57

3+ y ago37:57

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Phineas Q Progress discovers the downside of being a "fan favorite".... Written by Nina Ki and Donaldson Cardenas Directed by Natividad Salgado Starring the voice talents of: Rae Hamilton-Vargo, Chris Davis, Serina Johnston*, Luis Bermudez, Andre Luc Martinez, Aryn Rozelle, and Rue Dickey Sound Design by Andrew Pond*. *Denotes EFCT Company Member S…

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Audrey Tesora, Professional Organizer and Founder of Right Touch Organizing Services

3+ y ago

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Brief interview with Audrey Tesora, a Professional Organizer and Founder of Right Touch Organizing Services. She has extensive experience in the corporate world of management, administration, and organization, \"...I will show you how to design a fresh, organized space which will create the balanced and peaceful life you desire.\" https://righttouc…

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Season Two ... Chapter Thirty-One: Been Away a While 36:59

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Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guerrero greets his identical twin brother at the man's spacious home, forty-six kilometers west of Houston Texas, only to find out the truth regarding their dear mother ... now languishing out back in a remote version of a modern era nursing home. He must finally confront the harsh reality regarding his origins as a human being. Ye…

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EP #11 “The Curious Case of Dr. Evelyn 'Montana' Trixie” 27:09

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Content Warning: Mental Health issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is out there. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and needs help, …

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