Best Half Kelly Media Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 235: Lord of Illusions 2:09:13

8d ago2:09:13

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We're back! (No dinosaur story, sorry.) We have some slashers to tell you about, plus a vampire-ish movie, before we dive on into Lord of Illusions! Join us as we finish out Clive Barker's directorial works as we discuss slutty little outfits, cinematic mindfreaks, world murder, and the hotness of Scott Bakula.…

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | S3E52 1:04:41

8d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people? Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel. 'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate ab…

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Episode 234: Pet Sematary (2019) 2:09:48

30d ago2:09:48

2:09:48

First we're talking about aliens, demons, and scary moments (and also late night television?) before we pointedly refuse to remake an old episode - sure, we covered Pet Sematary before, but this is a different movie! Theoretically! Join us as we travel back to 2019 to talk about lack of oomph, movies faking you out, and sittin' cats.…

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Episode 233: Ghostwatch 1:58:27

1M ago1:58:27

1:58:27

This time out we have some brand new exorcisms and some old school slashing (and also an existential crisis for Kelly, whoops) before digging into 1992's Ghostwatch! Turn on your British TV and prepared to get hoaxed to death as we discuss spit ghosts, cursed places, early 90s tv tech, and guys where guys shouldn't be!…

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Movers 1:35:15

2M ago1:35:15

1:35:15

Curtis, Phil, and Reilly are professional sports bettors that provide the valuable service of getting down for originating groups. They are logistics providers in the gambling world. They talk about starting as casino APs, finding sports, and having several hundred thousand dollars taken from them by a sportsbook. Find Reilly on X. https://twitter.…

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Episode 232: The Omen 1:53:27

2M ago1:53:27

1:53:27

Do you want to hear about the general area where we grew up? No? Too bad! We also have a lesser King adaptation (another one?!) before moving on to 1976's The Omen! Get given an eerie child as we discuss getting wrecked by packs of dogs, early Final Destination vibes, never checking into anything, and... Baylock attack!…

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Empathy and Sympathy in Conservation with Dr Kathayoon Khalil | S3E51 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Greetings, troop! Welcome back to Talking Apes Season 3. We're kicking off 2024 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Kathayoon Khalil, conservation psychologist and education professional with a rich background spanning zoos, aquariums, museums, and nature centers. This week, our chat explores: The Power of Empathy – How it shapes our attitud…

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Credit Card Arbitrage 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Matt writes the blog "Miles Earn and Burn" which stands alone in the credit card space. He has no ads on the site, and he writes about advanced strategies that don't make it into the mainstream travel blog world. The post that got me interested in having Matt as a guest said basically: go to your local credit union and see if there's anything that …

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Ancient Us: The Evolutionary Journey of Apes with Dr Sergio Almécija | S3E50 1:10:00

5M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Evolution - Who are we, where did we begin? The evolution of us and apes like us - gorillas, chimps, bonobos, and orangutans - likely began long before any of us resembled the apes of today. For Dr. Sergio Almécija that journey begins in the Miocene some 5-23 million years ago. Dr. Sergio Almécija studies the evolution of humans alongside that of o…

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'Sincerely, a Black Primatologist' with Thomas Wilson | S3E49 1:48:42

6M ago1:48:42

1:48:42

Beyond Biology: Primate Pelage, Racism, and Academic Triumphs Colour and pattern of hair and skin play a powerful role in how primates interpret and interact with others and the world. Primates are the most colourful and pelage-diverse of all mammals. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of non-human primate hair and skin colour with pas…

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You Can't Beat the Lottery* 58:29

6M ago58:29

58:29

Mr. Doppy became an advantage player hustling the video poker game Ultimate X. Since then he's gone after online sports books, credit card points, and also a state lottery. Mr. Doppy's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/MrDoppy Support the show links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTMUqap_Z0D9832cOl5wYxUs16Byr6xx-iAZzrRL3VU/edit Email the s…

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MAN WEEK: Donna Freed with Geoff Deane, author of From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots 1:01:26

6M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Geoff Deane is most recently known as the screenwriter of Kinky Boots, but his career swerves have encompassed founding the punk band Leyton Buzzards and salsa band Modern Romance. He has been a writer and producer for television, a journalist, restaurant critic and songwriter but it is his observations and appreciation for the joyful cast of chara…

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Rocket Man 1:46:10

6M ago1:46:10

1:46:10

In 2022 Elon Musk signed an agreement to purchase Twitter. Then all hell broke loose. This episode is about that merger, the investors that traded it, and the most valuable Twitter follow to come out of the saga. Guests: Chris DeMuth - Rangeley Capital https://twitter.com/ChrisDeMuthJr Evan Tindell - Bireme Capital https://twitter.com/evantindell C…

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The Mayfair Revisited 1:24:26

6M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

Erik Seidel and Steve Zolotow were among the gamblers to come out of the storied Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair inspired some of the locations in Rounders, and is also known for the breadth of success that its players have had in poker. The episode covers the history of the club, its bridge and backgammon roots, and the careers of Erik …

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Zero, by Way of a Hundred 55:27

6M ago55:27

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John Hempton runs Bronte Capital, which generates its excess returns primarily through shorting fraudulent companies. John walks through a hypothetical short, explaining how they find it, how they size positions, and the kinds of returns that can be expected. He also discusses his shorts of Valeant Pharmaceutical and Wirecard. John Hempton on Twitt…

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A Family Business 1:02:02

6M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Jim and Dan Pasko talk about their father and son sportsbetting operation. The Paskos use math to find positive EV bets like correlated parlays and player props. Jim Pasko has been a professional gambler for almost his entire adult life, first starting as a backgammon player during the heyday of that game. Dan joined him in professional gambling wh…

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The Mystery of the Leopard-Eating Bili-Apes with Cleve Hicks & Toni Romani | S3E48 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

On this week's episode of Talking Apes Podcast, we're joined by two extraordinary scientists, Dr Cleve Hicks and Toni Romani, as they lead us into the enigmatic world of the Bili-Ape and beyond. Few people have ventured as far and deep into the Congo's dark and secretive forests as Dr Cleve Hicks. Primatologist and associate professor at the Univer…

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The Game-like Aspect 47:08

6M ago47:08

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Kai talks about leaving the work world behind in favor of early retirement, and the part time pursuit of bank and credit card bonuses. He also discusses Lean FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and how churning bonuses fits into his FIRE plan. Kai's podcast: The Daily Churn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-churn/id1577648675 E…

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Greetings from Las Vegas - Part I 46:51

7M ago46:51

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Mark DeRosa, Zack White, and Rufus Peabody. The story a group of friends from Appalachian State that went on to team up with an econ grad from Yale. They started playing casino games and eventually would go on to bet the max at sports books all over Las Vegas. Follow Zack White on Twitter. Follow Mark DeRosa on Twitter. Follow Rufus Peabody on Twit…

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Greetings from Las Vegas - Part II 45:32

7M ago45:32

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Mark DeRosa, Zack White, and Rufus Peabody. The story a group of friends from Appalachian State that went on to team up with an econ grad from Yale. They started playing casino games and eventually would go on to bet the max at sports books all over Las Vegas. Follow Zack White on Twitter. Follow Mark DeRosa on Twitter. Follow Rufus Peabody on Twit…

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What Does It Mean To Be A Human Ape? With Dr Briana Pobiner | S3E47 1:09:11

7M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Unraveling the Meaty Mysteries of Human Evolution with Dr. Briana Pobiner This week on Talking Apes we journey back in time to explore our ancestral roots with Dr. Briana Pobiner. As a distinguished paleoanthropologist, Dr. Pobiner delves deep into the evolution of the human diet and the pivotal role meat played in our development as a species. Bri…

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The Audacity of Help 1:13:15

7M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Richard Munchkin and Darryl Purpose are career advantage players. Over the past 40 years they've teamed up to win millions of dollars from casinos. In this episode they recount some of the war stories and also offer reflections on the nature of teamwork. Darryl Purpose's music website: https://darrylpurpose.com/ Richard Munchkin / Gambing With an E…

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Saving the Congo's Last Giants with GRACE's Dr Katie Fawcett | S3E46 1:17:22

7M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

A World Gorilla Day Special Exploring the Fate of the Colossal Grauer's Gorillas Situated on the eastern edge of the expansive Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, GRACE holds the unique distinction of being the world's sole sanctuary for Grauer's gorillas. The largest primates on our planet, yet the least known of the gorilla species, …

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The Frontier - Part II 58:26

8M ago58:26

58:26

To this point we've published 33 podcast episodes covering everything from slot machines to hedge funds. This episode is Part II of an attempt to make sense of the guests, and make sense of the domain they operate in. To find the show on all of the platforms check out the Linktree. https://linktr.ee/johnreeder…

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The Frontier - Part I 1:10:18

8M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

To this point we've published 33 podcast episodes covering everything from slot machines to hedge funds. This episode is Part I of an attempt to make sense of the guests, and make sense of the domain they operate in. To find the show on all of the platforms check out the Linktree. https://linktr.ee/johnreeder…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Diana Kanweri Behind the Scenes | S2E45 1:04:17

10M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Diana Kanweri closes not only our special Making of Chimp Empire series, but Season 2 of Talking Apes. The talented Ugandan chimpanzee field guide and camera operator was the first ever Ugandan woman to work on the Ngogo Chimp Project and made an invaluable contribution to the Netflix docuseries. Diana's expertise in navigating the Ugandan wilderne…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Primatologist John Mitani Behind the Scenes | S2E44 1:06:46

10M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

‘When I arrived at Ngogo, it didn’t take me long to figure out this place was unusual.’ For the second installment of our Making of Chimp Empire Series, we were privileged to have the esteemed Professor John Mitani as a guest on Talking Apes. John shared intimate stories about his extraordinary lifetime of work studying the Ngogo chimpanzees and hi…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director of Photography Ben Sadd Behind The Scenes | S2E43 1:08:24

10M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

‘Chimpanzees are just incredibly special animals and I think what makes them so unique is their individuality. It’s such a privilege to be able to spend so much time with them.’ The third installation going behind-the-scenes of Chimp Empire in our four-part series celebrating World Chimp Day 2023, featuring immensely talented Director of Photograph…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director James Reed Behind the Scenes 1:49:33

10M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

‘We didn’t decide what we wanted the story to be. We wanted the chimps to tell their story, and document that with the highest level of authenticity.’ Director James Reed is a visionary filmmaker whose work has captivated audiences around the world. His 2023 Netflix docuseries, Chimp Empire, showcases his remarkable storytelling abilities and his d…

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Donna Freed with best-selling author Megan Ramos, The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women 26:03

10M ago26:03

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Megan Ramos, co-author of the best-selling Life in the Fasting Lane (with Dr Jason Fung), has now written a guide to intermittent fasting specifically for women, with step-by-step advice for preventing and reversing metabolic disease. As a teenager, Megan was diagnosed with both non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome and …

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Primates, Parasites, and Podcasting with PrimateCast Host Andrew MacIntosh | S2E41 1:21:46

10M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as an innovative and accessible medium for science education. With their ability to engage, inform, and entertain listeners, podcasts have become an invaluable tool for disseminating knowledge about various scientific disciplines...including the best one of all, primatology ;) It probably won't come as a surpr…

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A Healthy Disrespect 1:00:04

11M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, which promises data driven performance training. He is best known for training pitchers in baseball. Prior to his career in sports Kyle was a professional gambler. On this episode he tells stories about exploiting online casino bonuses, as well as shuffle tracking, and playing poker. Driveline Baseba…

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Season 1 - The Finish Line 31:26

11M ago31:26

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In the final episode of the season, Dan and Nadine reflect on the story behind the show and what they've learned from their guests. They also share an update on their own journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stuff Audio and Wabi Sabi Media Group

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Jessica Jordan 58:50

11M ago58:50

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Jessica Jordan always knew she wanted to become a Mum, “I just had this huge maternal drive to nurture”. She didn’t want to simply wait for the universe to deliver a partner, so Jessica decided to go it alone. She encountered a series of obstacles; a diagnosis of endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, a previous surgical injury to one of her Fallopian…

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Emma Saunders Part 2 42:22

11M ago42:22

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In the second - and final - part of Emma Saunders' story, she talks about facing the outcome of her fertility journey and the positives in her life. "You get better at living with it," she tells Dan and Nadine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stuff Audio and Wabi Sabi Media Group

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Emma Saunders Part 1 44:14

11M ago44:14

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Like many women, Emma Saunders is often asked if she has kids. She’s thought carefully about her answer: "I think it would be very disrespectful to Ella and Alfie to pretend that they didn’t exist so it’s important for me to say 'yes', but I follow that up really quickly with 'but they died young'." Emma shared her decade-long and incredibly diffic…

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Apes and Monkeys Are Being Tortured on Social Media - Let’s End This, with SMACC's Nicola O'Brien | S2E40 1:10:15

12M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Held captive as pets, dressed in human clothes, forced to perform tricks, and in some cases, even brutally tortured and killed. These are just some of the despicable ways that primates and other wildlife are being exploited online for likes, shares, and cash. The rise of social media has unfortunately made it easier for people to share photos and v…

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Donna Freed with Marisa Haetzman, one half of Ambrose Parry 23:52

12M ago23:52

23:52

Donna Freed meets Marisa Haetsman, one half of the husband-wife writing partnership, Ambrose Parry, authors of a series of medical murder mysteries set in Victorian Edinburgh. Marisa sets the scene for the latest, Voices of the Dead, which takes place in 1853 when Edinburgh while still sceptical of medical men in the wake of the Burke and Hare murd…

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Arrun Soma and Jake Vollebregt 1:01:22

12M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Arrun Soma and Jake Vollebregt made headlines with their big gay, Christian-Hindu, civil wedding – but after buying their first home and getting a couple of dogs, they knew that something was missing. They wanted a family: “It was actually about having a family, no matter how that family was made up,” they tell Dan and Nadine. Learn more about your…

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Dan and Nadine Higgins 56:02

12M ago56:02

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Nadine and Dan have some big news in this special epsode of The Human Race. And after asking their guests to be vulnerable and authentic, they thought it was only fair that they followed suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stuff Audio and Wabi Sabi Media Group

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The Road of Trials 49:55

12M ago49:55

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Houyi went from Yale Law School to a job in finance before he left it all behind to become a professional advantage player. He talks about counting cards, learning to play hole cards, traveling the world, and a fateful poker game in Cambodia. Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @halfkelly…

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Bill Perkins is Not Afraid 44:45

12M ago44:45

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Bill Perkins is a natural gas trader, a minor celebrity in the poker world, and the author of "Die With Zero." Bill talks about his start in the markets and becoming an energy trader. He tells the story of almost blowing up during an extremely cold winter. Links: Die With Zero https://www.diewithzerobook.com/ Bill's Twitter https://twitter.com/bp22…

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David & Goliath, Part I 39:08

12M ago39:08

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They went to Las Vegas as card counters and over years they discovered other ways to win in the casino. Eventually they became advantage players. This episode is about the Las Vegas that existed before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they …

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David & Goliath, Part II 31:14

12M ago31:14

31:14

They went to Las Vegas as card counters and over years they discovered other ways to win in the casino. Eventually they became advantage players. This episode is about the Las Vegas that existed before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they …

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How Human Apes Learned to Talk with Dr Gillian Forrester | S2E39 1:06:59

12M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Did tool-use lead to talking? Dr. Gilly Forrester’s groundbreaking research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolution of language in humans. Her work, focused on the cognitive abilities of great apes, has highlighted fascinating discoveries about their use of tools and problem solving abilities. "We share an incredible evo…

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Inside Long Term Capital 1:03:12

12M ago1:03:12

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The story of Long Term Capital Management as told by LTCM partner Eric Rosenfeld. Eric earned a PhD from MIT, then taught at Harvard Business School, then became a trader at Salomon, then was a founding partner of LTCM. Resources: HBS Study on LTCM dividend Eric's talk at MIT in 2009 Michael Lewis article on LTCM When Genius Failed, Roger Lowenstei…

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Kellie Addison 57:54

12M ago57:54

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Kellie Addison didn’t want her own children but she spent nine months spewing everyday for someone else to have a child. She is one of a handful of selfless Kiwi women who have been a surrogate. Her reasoning was simple: “As far as I was aware I had a fully functioning uterus and if someone else could get use out of that, that would be great." Lear…

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The Disrespected 1:12:42

12M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Marc Cohodes was the subject of the prior episode titled "Life's Too Short." Marc returns to the podcast to talk about figuring out the FTX scheme, using that to short Silvergate, and Signature Banks, and also the banking turmoil that has followed. Follow Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlderLaneEggs Life's Too Short https://podcasts.apple.com…

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Ria Vandervis 42:03

1y ago42:03

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Best known as Shortland Street’s Dr Harper Whitley, Ria Vandervis’ journey to motherhood wasn’t an easy one. When she miscarried at 12 weeks, Ria had to continue her character's pregnancy and act out giving birth on screen. That was just the first of many struggles in a six-year fertility journey. She explains the setbacks, struggles and traumas sh…

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Part 2; Donna Freed with Christina Ford, author of In Search of Mr Darcy 20:33

1y ago20:33

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Before they were interrupted by a gorgeous, if unruly dog, Donna Freed and Christina Ford were marvelling at some of the twists and turns in Christina's personal life as related in memoir, In Search of Mr Darcy. In this segment, Christina alludes to the genuinely shocking and ingenious end to the relationship that brought her to London from her nat…

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