Best Gouda Podcasts (2025)

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Gouda Cheesemakers Battle Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels 11:43

9d ago11:43

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The charming city of Gouda, renowned for its world-famous cheese, is facing an existential threat. As sea levels rise, this historic hub of Dutch cheesemaking is slowly sinking. supporting links 1. Why the Netherlands is world-famous for its cheese [YouTube] 2. This Dutch city has been sinking for hundreds of years [DUTCHREVIEW] 3. Gouda, South Hol…

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Charlie Brown’s Christmas: The True Meaning 19:14

15h ago19:14

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At its heart, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is a quiet protest against the commercialization of the holiday season. Supporting links 1. Charles Schulz [Museum] 2. Lee Mendelson [Los Angeles Times] 3. Peanuts [website] 4. How Charles M Schulz created Charlie Brown and Snoopy [YouTube] A Charlie Brown Christmas: Linus Explains the True Meaning Of Chris…

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Book Review from Rick’s Library: Waiting for the Punch 13:38

2d ago13:38

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If you’re a fan of the WTF podcast, this book by Marc Maron, is a rich distillation of its most powerful themes: love, addiction, failure, mental illness, creativity, recovery, and redemption. supporting links 1. Marc Maron [Wikipedia] 2. WTF with Marc Maron [Podcast] 3. Marcmaron [Instagram] 4. America is Morally Bankrupt [YouTube] 5. President Ba…

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A Harte Appetite: Lebkuchen - The Mercedes Benz of Spice Cookies 1:50

4d ago1:50

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German lebkuchen the Cadillac, or the Mercedes Benz of spice cookies, was probably the first cookie traditionally associated with Christmas. Lebkuchen may also very well be the oldest form of cookie know to human kind.By Tom Harte

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A Harte Appetite: The Traditional Depiction of First Thanksgiving May Not Be Accurate 1:45

12d ago1:45

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Research shows that the traditional depiction of the first Thanksgiving may not be altogether accurate. In fact, whatever happened at Plymouth 400 years ago, it may not have been the first Thanksgiving at all.By Tom Harte

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SNL’s Quiet Genius for 50 Years: Leo Yoshimura 12:27

9d ago12:27

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Learn how Leo Yoshimura walked into an interview for a job on a show he’d never heard of and took a chance. Sometimes, seizing an unexpected opportunity—despite not knowing exactly where it will lead—can launch a long and fulfilling career. 1. SNL 50 [website] 2. Saturday Night Life [Wikipedia] 3. Saturday Night Life [IMDb] Contact That's Life, I S…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Postcard 8:26

16d ago8:26

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Anne Berest's "The Postcard" isn't just a novel; it's an emotional rollercoaster that will make you laugh and at moments where your emotions will be tested. supporting links 1. Anne Berest [Advance Reading Copy blog] 2. Anne Berest’s Best Story Came From Deep in Her Family’s Past [Lit Hub] 3. Anne Berest on Diving Into Her History for The Postcard …

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A.I. for Suits: The Corporate Disruption Begins 20:51

24d ago20:51

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Learn how Mechanizes bold mission to automate office work 'as fast as possible' is not a pipe dream. Their founders claim it's not about job loss—it's about liberation from drudgery. But is that the whole story? Supporting links 1. CEO of Fiverr Says A.I. Is Definitely Taking Your Job [Entrepreneur] 2. Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge …

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A Harte Appetite: Try Cider at Your Thanksgiving Table 1:50

18d ago1:50

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Contrary to conventional wisdom, putting together a Thanksgiving Day menu is not particularly challenging. After all, the fundamentals of the holiday meal are hardly open to debate.By Tom Harte

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The L.L. Bean Bootmobile 14:18

29d ago14:18

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The L.L.Bean Bootmobile, a giant replica of the iconic Maine Hunting Shoe, offers key lessons in branding. 1. Driver Stories Show the Bootmobile [website] 2. Making of the L.L.Bean Bootmobile | L.L.Bean [YouTube] 3. Bootmobile [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky a…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: Nuclear War, a Scenario 12:49

30d ago12:49

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Overall, Nuclear War, A Scenario serves as a wake-up call to the continuing threat of nuclear weapons and the need for global cooperation to mitigate these dangers. supporting links 1. How would a nuclear war between Russia and the US affect you personally? [YouTube] 2. Author Annie Jacobsen Describes What Nuclear War Would Look Like [YouTube] 3. C…

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Gen Z Hired, Then Fired—Why? 12:19

1M ago12:19

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Why are Gen Z is most challenging generation to work with, according to surveys? 1. ‘Problems’ With Gen Z in the Workplace [Forage] 2. Gen Z is most challenging generation to work with [KRON4] 3. Why Gen Z and Millennials View Work So Differently [YouTube] 4. 5 Reasons Why ‘Gen Z’ Is Struggling In The Workplace—By A Psychologist [Forbes] Contact Th…

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A Harte Appetite: Convent Sweets 1:41

1M ago1:41

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I’m grateful to Roman Catholic nuns for their role in inventing and perfecting some of the most heavenly pastries on earth. Collectively called convent sweets because they originated in the convents of Italy, Spain, and particularly Portugal as far back as the 15th century, they ultimately made their way far beyond the Iberian peninsula.…

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Daniel Stern is Home and Alone 11:24

1M ago11:24

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Remember Marv, the bumbling burglar from Home Alone? Actor Daniel Stern has traded break-ins for something far sweeter—tangerines and sculpture. Supporting links 1. Daniel Stern Art [website] 2. Home Alone [movie] 3. Daniel Stern [Instagram] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesk…

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Why Pope Leo XIV Fears Artificial Intelligence 11:20

1M ago11:20

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Learn how the Catholic Church, under Pope Leo XIV's leadership, is positioning itself as a moral and ethical voice in the global conversation about artificial intelligence. Supporting links 1. Meet the Vatican’s AI mentor [POLITICO] 2. Pope Leo XIV and A.I. [PBS News] 3. Pope Leo XIII – Biography & Facts [Pope History] 4. Pope Leo XIII & the Meanin…

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The $27 Magna Carta Miracle Discovered at Harvard! 14:38

1M ago14:38

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Learn how a long-overlooked "copy" of the Magna Carta turned out to be the real deal. This is one of only seven known to survive from the year 1300. Supporting links 1. Magna Carta [History] 2. The impact of Magna Carta in the 13th century [YouTube] 3. Making a key piece of history available to the world [Harvard] 4. King John of England [Wikipedia…

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A Harte Appetite: Granola 1:45

1M ago1:45

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Over the Millennia civilization has progressed and so has breakfast cereal. Among the earliest of modern cereals was granola, still a staple today, although these days you have to be careful with granola because some of it is little more than cookies masquerading as health food.By Tom Harte

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European Power Outage: The Zombies Are Coming! 15:53

1M ago15:53

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Learn how the April 2025 blackout in Europe was not just a technical failure but a social x-ray. It revealed the fragility of systems we think are unbreakable. 1. Carrington Event [Wikipedia] 2. Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal [APNews] 3. Power Outages and Other Emergencies [Ready Gov] 4. 2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout [Wikipedia] 5. Th…

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Can Ken Burns Get Everyone to Agree on America's Origin Story? 18:18

1M ago18:18

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History isn't neat, and it shouldn't be. Ken Burns dismantles sanitized narratives by showing how the U.S. was "forged in violence"—a fact that doesn't diminish the nation's ideals but strengthens our understanding of them. Supporting links 1. Ken Burns [Wikipedia] 2. Ken Burns [Website] 3. Ken Burns [YouTube] 4. Ken Burns [Facebook] 5. What Ken Bu…

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A Harte Appetite: Candy Corn 1:47

2M ago1:47

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Though candy corn is available year round, 75% of its annual sales occur around Halloween. Thus each Halloween Americans buy some 35 million pounds of candy corn which works out to about 9 billion kernals.By Tom Harte

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Hippie Trail 9:10

2M ago9:10

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Find out what Rick Steve's learned in 1978, at the age of 23, when he embarked on the famed Hippie Trail, traversing countries like Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. supporting links 1. Travel Guru Rick Steves Say His Prostate Cancer Is a 'Thrilling' Journey [PEOPLE] 2. Rick Steves on the "Hippie Trail" Trip That Changed Him [C…

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A Prisoner, Limited Tools, A Violin of Hope 14:47

2M ago14:47

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This is the story of a very old violin that stored a secret—one that lay hidden for 80 years. This instrument was crafted behind barbed wire in the Dachau prison camp, by a prisoner fighting to survive. Supporting links 1. Franciszek Kempa [Wikipedia] 2. Dachau concentration camp [Wikipedia] 3. Violin Crafted in the Infamous Dachau Death Camp [Yesh…

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Killer Jam | Book One of the Dewberry Farm Mystery Series 1:26:00

1M ago1:26:00

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Welcome to The Cozy Mystery Book Club YouTube! Join myself (Angela Maria here!) and special guest, Dana (aka @readingfortheseasons on Instagram) for our discussion of Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney 📖 Killer Jam | Book One of the Dewberry Farm Mystery Series 🔎 When Houston reporter Lucy Resnick cashes in her retirement to buy her grandmother’s farm …

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Kyla Scanlon Explains Trumponomics 15:57

2M ago15:57

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Learn how Trumponomics offers a powerful lesson about the difference between rhetoric and reality in economic policy — and the critical importance of strategic coherence in national industrial planning. Supporting links 1. Kyla Scanlon: “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work” [The Daily Show] 2. Understanding Trump's Tariffs [Kyla Scan…

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A Harte Appetite: Greek Yogurt Has an Ancient Heritage 1:59

2M ago1:59

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Where would you find the most authentic Chicken Kiev? Probably Ukraine. The definitive Peking Duck? Certainly Beijing. The perfect Swedish Meatballs? Obviously Sweden. Or maybe Ikea. And where would you go to find the ultimate Greek yogurt? That’s not so easy a question to answer.By Tom Harte

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Interview #24 Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw - Knitted Knockers: A Stitch of Hope 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw, the founders of the Knitted Knockers Organization. They share their personal journeys with breast cancer and how it led to the creation of a nonprofit that provides free, hand-knit breast prosthetics to women who have undergone mastecto…

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A Harte Appetite: Gouda - Holland's Most Famous Cheese 1:53

2M ago1:53

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You might expect as much from a cheese made in a country with a long tradition of cheese making. In the Netherlands, but the practice can be traced back at least as far as 800 B.C.By Tom Harte

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Interview #23 Andy Unruh - Revolutionizing Music: The Story of the Amazonica 54:41

2M ago54:41

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By Rick Barron

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Cancer Costs: A Financial Freefall 10:48

2M ago10:48

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By Rick Barron

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A Harte Appetite: "Puttin' on the Ritz" 1:53

2M ago1:53

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By Tom Harte

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The Vanishing Dream: Retirement in America 13:47

2M ago13:47

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Many people today are confronting a stark reality: the looming retirement crisis in America. Picture this – a significant portion of our seniors, after a lifetime of hard work, find themselves barely scraping by in their ‘golden years’. supporting links 1. America Has a Retirement Crisis. We Need to Make It Easier to Save [PEW] 2. SECURE 2.0 [Princ…

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A Harte Appetite: Cake Mixes Have Come a Long Way 1:58

2M ago1:58

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Cake mixes have some real advantages over home made. For instance, they’re much more forgiving. Over-beat the batter and they still bake up fine. Under-beat it and the result is nonetheless perfectly acceptable. Take a box cake out of the oven sooner than you should and all will be well.By Tom Harte

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Interview #22 Cydian Kauffman - Day Zero & Navigating the Water Scarcity Challenge 50:05

3M ago50:05

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Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron and Cydian Kauffman delve into the critical issue of water safety and the looming crisis of water scarcity, known as Day Zero. They explore the complex factors contributing to this crisis, including climate change, infrastructure challenges, and the importance of proactive measures such as wate…

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Interview #21 Ian Darley - Resilience on the Road: The 7,000 Mile Epic Journey 47:28

3M ago47:28

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Summary In this discussion, Ian T Darley shares his experiences and challenges during his ambitious journey to walk 7,000 miles around the UK. He reflects on the physical and mental hurdles he faced, such as dealing with inadequate footwear, lack of water, and the emotional toll of being away from family. Ian emphasizes the importance of adaptabili…

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A Wicked Yarn | Craft Fair Knitters Mysteries Book One 1:47:00

3M ago1:47:00

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Welcome to The Cozy Mystery Book Club's Discussion of A Wicked Yarn by Emmie Caldwell 🔎 ABOUT THE BOOK A killer may craft the perfect crime, but as every knitter worth her yarn knows--murder wool out. Mother's Day should be a cinch for the good folks of the Crandalsburg Craft Fair, and knitting enthusiast Lia Geiger has a good feeling about this ye…

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Interview #20 Pam Sandrock - Embracing Life's Challenges 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Pam Sandrock, creator of the No Knockouts podcast. They discuss Pam's journey through a life-altering cancer diagnosis, her philosophy of resilience, and the importance of sharing personal stories. Pam emphasizes the significance of embracing life's challenges, the ther…

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A Harte Appetite: Irish Butter 1:56

3M ago1:56

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Butter is to the Irish what olive oil is to the Italians. They cook almost everything with it and though they might occasionally be cowed into using a butter substitute like margarine, they would never think of insulting guests by offering it to them lest it bring shame upon the house.By Tom Harte

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Gaza Famine Declared: UN Warns of Starvation Amid War and Aid Blockade 15:29

3M ago15:29

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Show notes Learn how UN experts confirm famine in Gaza City as war, Israeli aid restrictions, and collapsed infrastructure push millions into Starvation and acute malnutrition. Supporting links 1. Tom Fletcher [YouTube] 2. Integrated Food Security Phase Classification [Wikipedia] 3. UN experts warn that over [UN Organization] Contact That's Life, I…

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Take the Honey and Run | A Bee Keeping Mystery Book One 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

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Join the Sleuthing Fun! The Cozy Mystery Book Club discusses Take the Honey and Run (A Bee Keeping Mystery Book One) by Jennie Marts 🐝 ABOUT THE BOOK As a successful mystery author, Bailey Briggs writes about murder, but nothing prepares her for actually discovering the dead body of the founder of her hometown of Humble Hills, Colorado. Bailey grew…

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Interview #19 From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Ashok Rajan's Story 53:27

3M ago53:27

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In this enlightening conversation, Ashok Rajan shares his remarkable journey from India to the United States, highlighting the challenges he faced while pursuing his education and building a successful career. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, resilience, and the dignity of every job, reflecting on how these experiences shaped his values a…

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A Border-Crossing: Canadian Library's Fate 16:19

3M ago16:19

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Show notes Learn how a library was deliberately built on the borders of Canada and U.S.A, as a symbol of shared community, showing how physical lines on a map can foster unity rather than division. Supporting links 1. Haskell Free Library and Opera House [YouTube] 2. Haskell Free Library and Opera House [Website] 3. Haskell Free Library and Opera H…

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Interview #18 Bryanna Mehling - Navigating Life's Peaks 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron speaks with Bryanna Mehling, founder and CEO of Bright Peak Consulting. Bryanna shares her journey from personal challenges to becoming a life and leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-awareness, and relationship building in both personal and professional settings.…

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Mimi Lee Gets a Clue | Sassy Cat Mysteries Book One 1:35:00

3M ago1:35:00

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The May 2025 Cozy Mystery Book Club title was Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (A Sassy Cat Mystery Book One) by Jennifer J. Chow 🐾 ABOUT THE BOOK Mimi Lee is in over her head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to—oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve...now if on…

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A.I. Defeats Go Legend Lee Saedol: Implications for AI and Society 15:42

4M ago15:42

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Lee Saedol, one of the greatest Go players of all time, is defeated by AI. His shocking defeat wasn't just a game-changer—it was a glimpse into a future that may not have a happy ending. Supporting links 1. Go game [Wikipedia] 2. AlphaGo [Wikipedia] 3. Google DeepMind [Wikipedia] 4. The Story of AlphaGo [Google Arts & Culture] 5. 8 years later: A w…

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Interview #17 Lauren Van Duyn - The Mom-demic Diaries: Stories of Resilience 53:42

4M ago53:42

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Summary In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Lauren Van Dyne, a recruitment manager and podcaster, about her experiences as a mother during the COVID pandemic. Lauren discusses her podcast, 'The Mom-demic Diaries,' which aims to provide a space for mothers to share their raw and unfiltered stories of parenting during such a challenging time. The…

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AOF037 -- EZE EZE EZE 1:15:29

4M ago1:15:29

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AOF037 -- EZE EZE EZE by Arsene's Opulent Fiefdom -- an Arsenal podcastBy Arsene's Opulent Fiefdom -- an Arsenal podcast

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2084: The Year of Earth’s Peak Population 15:09

4M ago15:09

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The world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion, a major shift from a decade ago, a new report by the United Nations said Thursday. The report—released on World Population Day—says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the…

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By Book or By Crook | Lighthouse Library Mystery Book One 1:30:00

4M ago1:30:00

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The Cozy Mystery Book Club discussed By Book or by Crook (Lighthouse Library Mystery Book One) by Eva Gates 🔎 Join Angela, Tammy, and Tara for a cozy conversation! ABOUT THE BOOK For ten years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family's social whorl or he…

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Cass Elliot and the Ham Sandwich Myth 13:55

4M ago13:55

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Cass Elliot's life was a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. From her early days in the folk scene to her meteoric rise with The Mamas & The Papas and her solo career, she left an indelible mark on the music industry. 1. Cass Elliot [Wikipedia] 2. The Mamas & The Papas [Official site] 3. The Mamas and the Papas - Top H…

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Typing a Note to Say Good-bye 10:42

4M ago10:42

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Learn how one man sought to keep typewriters alive. Not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing conduits of human creativity. Supporting links 1. Typewriter [Wikipedia] 2. Who Invented the Typewriter? [History Cooperative] 3. Ultimate Typewriter Repair Guide: Restore Your Vintage Machine [Classic Typewriter] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my…

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