Best Heritageminutes Podcasts (2024)

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The POW Memorial - Remembering USAFA's Prisoners of War 2:43

5d ago2:43

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The Association of Graduates’ Heritage Trail includes the POW Memorial Sculpture. Located at the entrance of the Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion, it contains the names of the 33 Academy graduates who were prisoners of war in Vietnam. ----more---- It also lists the dates of their captivity and, if applicable, release. Unfortunately, two graduates d…

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The Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion - A Most Commanding Edifice 2:45

12d ago2:45

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The largest and most commanding structure on the Heritage Trail is the Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion. A gift of the Class of ‘70, it was dedicated on October first, 2010, during the class’s 40-year reunion. ----more---- The facility pays homage to Air Force Academy graduates who served and sacrificed during the Southeast Asia conflict. Plaques l…

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The Pegasus Statue - The Story Behind this Special Gift 2:29

19d ago2:29

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In the traffic circle outside Doolittle Hall, the Air Force Academy alumni headquarters, is a remarkable sculpture of Pegasus. ----more---- This winged horse, a gift from the Italian government, has been on the Academy grounds since before our first class graduated. The Pegasus statue is a replica of one displayed at the Italian Air War College in …

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Distinguished Graduate Pedestals - Commemorating USAFA Grads of Distinction 2:24

26d ago2:24

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An important part of the Association of Graduates’ commitment to heritage is recognizing and honoring the Academy’s most outstanding graduates. ----more---- While every graduate contributes in his or her own way, some are worthy of special recognition. The AOG’s Heritage Trail contains pedestals dedicated to the Distinguished Graduate Award recipie…

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45 Years Serving the Long Blue Line - A Heritage Minute Special 23:52

26d ago23:52

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In the waning days of his 45-year career serving and supporting the Long Blue Line, Maj. (Ret.) Tom Kroboth was inducted as an honorary member of the Association of Graduates during a Dec. 5, 2023 ceremony.----more---- Reprinted from the March 2024 issue of Checkpoints Magazine Written by Jeff Holmquist “This is certainly long overdue,” Brig. Gen. …

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The Challenge Bridge - "To Each Incoming Cadet..." 2:41

1M ago2:41

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A key feature of the Heritage Trail at Doolittle Hall is the Challenge Bridge. The bridge was commissioned by the Academy’s first graduating class, the Class of ’59, and their surrogate upperclassmen, the Air Training Officers. ----more---- It was dedicated on June 17th, 2004, when members of the class were at the Academy for their 45-year reunion.…

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The Heritage Trail - Celebrating Graduate Accomplishments 2:46

1M ago2:46

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One of the three missions of the Association of Graduates is to promote the heritage of the Academy and the accomplishments of its graduates. One very visible representation of this undertaking is the Heritage Trail, located adjacent to Doolittle Hall, the AOG’s headquarters building. ----more---- It is part memorial, part inspirational park, part …

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How Doolittle Hall Got its Name - Heritage Minute 2:37

2M ago2:37

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Season 2 of Heritage Minute with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Steve Simon ’77 is under way! In this episode, a walk-through of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation headquarters named for Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle.----more---- Located on 24 acres of land on the Air Force Academy, just southeast of the Cadet Area, is Doolittle Hall, th…

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Eyewitness to Operation Homecoming - A Story Untold for 50 Years 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Penny Grossman served 21 years of active duty as an Air Force nurse. In 1973, She was stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines during Operation Homecoming, when nearly 600 American Prisoners of War were freed. The first leg of their journey home took them from Hanoi to Clark Air Base, where Penny witnessed their first steps of freedom. She ha…

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Honoring the Greatest of the Greats - Heritage Minute 6:22

2M ago6:22

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The primary goal of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character for the nation. ----more----One great way to do this is by exposing cadets to individuals who embody the selflessness, grit, and other characteristics we work to instill in them. No group of leaders has demonstrated…

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We ARE Meant to Fly! - Heritage Minute 3:09

2M ago3:09

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Dive into the story behind the Col. Richard Gimbel Aeronautical Library, located at the top floor of USAFA's McDermott Library!----more---- On the sixth floor of the Academy’s McDermott Library is a temperature — and humidity-controlled room that houses one of the institution’s most historic collections. The Colonel Richard Gimbel Aeronautical Hist…

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First in Flight! - The Wright Brothers Display - Heritage Minute 2:39

2M ago2:39

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One of the most interesting areas in the McDermott Library is the stunning circular staircase pinnacled by a replica of the Wright Brothers' airplane. ----more---- The aviation pioneers, appropriately enough, occupy the uppermost region of the facility, at the top of the striking three-story spiral staircase. The geometrical staircase was designed …

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A Collection that Inspired The Great Escape - Heritage Minute 2:40

3M ago2:40

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Displayed along the spiral staircase of USAFA’s McDermott Library is an impressive collection of rifles used by U.S. troops throughout the ages. ----more---- The collection of 31 military shoulder arms dates from 1763 to the 1970s. Donated by Lieutenant General Albert P. Clark, sixth superintendent of the Academy and a prisoner of war during World …

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The USAFA Graduate War Memorial - Heritage Minute 2:38

3M ago2:38

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Situated at the north end of the Air Garden on the Academy Cadet area’s Terrazzo, just under the flagpole proudly displaying the American flag, is the Academy’s Graduate War Memorial. ----more---- The idea for the memorial was conceived by Captain Richard T. Mathews, from the Class of 1960, who served as the first alumni secretary. The $24,000 cost…

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Mystery, History and Stories - A Heritage Minute Special 19:02

3M ago19:02

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Have you met the “USAFA Before USAFA History Guy?”----more---- Col. (Ret.) Jack Anthony ‘78 (R) is the Academy’s recognized authority on our “pre-history,” which has earned him the handle, “USAFA Before USAFA History Guy.” Join Jack and Heritage Minute host, Steve Simon '77 (L), as they share stories about a of few of Jack's favorite historical sit…

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USAFA's 70th Birthday - Heritage Minute In the News 5:09

3M ago5:09

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WATCH! HERITAGE MINUTE IN THE NEWS It’s the Air Force Academy’s 70th year bringing up great leaders who go on to serve the nation in uniform!----more---- You might be surprised at what you don't know about the institution or its founding. Heritage Minute podcast host, Steve Simon, a 1977 USAFA grad, recently joined Fox 21’s, Krista Witiak, for a fu…

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F-15A & F-16A — Heritage Minute 2:53

3M ago2:53

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A pair of fighter jets on display at the Academy played key roles in our national defense! Steve Simon ’77 has their story!‌----more---- In this episode of Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77, the stories behind the F-15A and F-16A fighters on display at the west end of the Terrazzo in the cadet area. These aircraft represent planes that have been…

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Flashing Back to the F-105D Thunderchief 2:25

3M ago2:25

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In this episode of the Heritage Minute podcast, host Steve Simon '77, flashes back to May 1968 when the F-105D Thunderchief static display on the USAFA Terrazzo was dedicated.----more---- What happened next resulted in 300 broken windows, more than $50,000 in damage and a grounded pilot. How did it happen? And did the pilot ever fly again? Get the …

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USAFA's F-4D Phantom II 3:02

3M ago3:02

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The grassy center of the Academy Cadet Area’s Terrazzo open space features a static display aircraft on each of its four corners. ----more---- The most historically significant is the McDonnell-Douglas F-4D Phantom II located on the southeast corner near Mitchell Hall and the Air Garden. It is the only aircraft since the Korean War to be credited w…

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USAFA's 9/11 Memorial - Heritage Minute 3:07

4M ago3:07

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The 9/11 Memorial was dedicated on September 9, 2011, as part of the Class of 1976's 35th reunion class giving project. The memorial incorporates an actual girder from the World Trade Center. ----more---- The memorial features two granite slabs, representing the Twin Towers, atop a five-sided foundation that represents the Pentagon. The words, "Wor…

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Heritage Minute Podcast Introduction 1:21

4M ago1:21

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Welcome to the Heritage Minute Podcast Channel! ----more----One key mission of the Association of Graduates is to highlight some of those things that make the Academy the special place that it is. Whether it’s a statue honoring a war hero, a static display of historic aircraft or a collection of important memorabilia, these reminders help tell the …

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Introducing Thomas Spence 1:59

2y ago1:59

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "The Republic of Manitobah (LIVE)". You can find the full episode and the rest of our content on your favourite podcast platform or on our website.By Minute Women

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The Republic of Manitobah (LIVE) 52:03

2y ago52:03

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The Minute Women examine the life of Thomas Spence and his failed Republic of Manitobah. Recorded live at HopYard on Gottingen in Halifax, NS. Minute Women PodcastBy Minute Women

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Titanic Tangent 2:36

2y ago2:36

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Charles Ora Card and the Canadian Mormons". Staying on topic has never been a Minute Women strong suit. Case and point, here is a tangent about the Titanic! You can find the full episode and the rest of our content …

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Charles Ora Card and the Canadian Mormons 46:58

2y ago46:58

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In 1886, Charles Ora Card was the first man to bring the Church of Latter Day Saints to Canada. Grace and Linnea dive into his life and settlement of Cardston, Alberta. minutewomenpodcast.caBy Minute Women

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Trickster Isaac Brock (Part 2) 5:01

2y ago5:01

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Isaac Brock (Part 2)". There is only one thing Isaac Brock loved more than serving in the British army and that was playing tricks on people. Especially Americans. You can find the full episode and the rest of our c…

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Isaac Brock (Part 2) 31:04

2y ago31:04

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Minute Women are back to conclude the story of Canadian war hero Isaac Brock! Look big everyone because we are covering the War of 1812, the Battle of Queenston Heights, and the most important character of all - Brock's horse Alfred. https://www.minutewomenpodcast.ca/By Minute Women

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Boxing Kid Isaac Brock 1:56

2y ago1:56

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Isaac Brock (Part 1)". As child, Isaac Brock was known for his prowess in a boxing ring. You can find the full episode and the rest of our content on your favourite podcast platform or on our website: https://www.mi…

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Isaac Brock (Part 1) 39:04

2y ago39:04

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While the Queenston Heights Heritage Minute does an amazing job covering the contribution made by John Norton and the Grand River warriors, Grace and Linnea want to cover another facet - the life and death of Isaac Brock. General at the Battle of Queenston Heights, Brock famously met his end on that fateful day in 1812. But what else is there to kn…

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The King is Alive (Quick Bits) 4:44

2y ago4:44

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Tweed, Ontario (HYGAM 20)." 30 years ago, rumour spread that Elvis Presley was not dead. Rather, he was hiding out in the little town of Tweed, Ontario. The town ran with it and now hosts the annual Tweed Elvis Fest…

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Tweed, Ontario (HYGAM 20) 28:03

2y ago28:03

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The King lives!! Tweed is a municipality located in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, in Hastings County. As Grace and Linnea learn, this small town is home to the smallest jailhouse in Canada and the annual Tweed Tribute to Elvis Festival. Minute Women PodcastBy Minute Women

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Cartier Kills 1000 Birds (Quick Bits) 3:17

2y ago3:17

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Jacques Cartier." When Cartier arrived in North America, he and his crew immediately got to work. And by that, we mean he killed over 1000 birds and then started kidnapping people. You can find the full episode and …

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Jacques Cartier 48:42

2y ago48:42

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Jacques Cartier was so many things: navigator, cartographer, captain, colonizer, kidnapper, terrible prospector, and bird-slaughterer, just to name a few. This week, Linnea and Grace are discussing the infamous Cartier and his failed attempts to find China and set up a colony. Say it with us now: "Ca-Na-Da." Jacques Cartier Heritage Minute Minute W…

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Introducing Mi-Carême (Quick Bits) 3:19

2+ y ago3:19

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Mi-Carême." You can find the full episode and the rest of our content on your favourite podcast platform or on our website!By Minute Women

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Mi-Carême (HYGAM 19) 35:03

2+ y ago35:03

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The Minute Women love nothing more than weird holidays and Mi-Carême is exactly that. Listen to learn how some French-Canadians celebrate the mid point of Lent in a strange combination of Mardi Gras, Halloween, and Spring Break. Minute Women PodcastBy Minute Women

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Baking Soda and Vinegar (Quick Bits) 2:57

2+ y ago2:57

2:57

Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Avro Arrow." The Avro Arrow was designed and tested before the advent of computer test simulating. So, instead, the Arrow team at A. V. Roe made a bunch of scale models, attached them to rockets, and launched them (…

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Avro Arrow 40:20

2+ y ago40:20

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The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was a delta-winged interceptor aircraft designed and built by Avro Canada. The CF-105 held the promise of Mach 2 speeds at altitudes exceeding 50,000 feet and was intended to serve as the Royal Canadian Air Force's primary interceptor into the 1960s and beyond. But a host of political and financial issues grounded this …

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Lost in the Woods (Quick Bits) 5:18

2+ y ago5:18

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "2nd Anniversary (HYGAM 18)." Grace and Linnea never got to formally interview each other for the position of co-host. On Minute Women's 2nd Anniversary, they finally rectify that! First question: if you're lost in t…

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2nd Anniversary (HYGAM 18) 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

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On February 26, Minute Women turned 2 years old! Grace and Linnea decide to celebrate the occasion with a listener Q&A as well as some long over due interview questions for one another. Congratulations to Karlee who won the Minute Women Anniversary Giveaway! Minute Women PodcastBy Minute Women

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"I hate to do it but... you're free" (Quick Bits) 4:05

2+ y ago4:05

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "Chloe Cooley." Ending slavery in Canada was a slow legal process, with incremental abolition victories over the course of many decades. Grace and Linnea discuss some of those victories here. You can find the full ep…

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Chloe Cooley 46:28

2+ y ago46:28

46:28

The Minute Women are always excited to see a new Heritage Minute! Especially one that addresses Canada's rich BIPOC history. Grace and Linnea dive into the story of Chloe Cooley, slavery in Canada, and the long road to abolition and emancipation. Minute Women is 2 years old! We are so grateful for all the people have the taken time to listen and su…

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Aaron from Missouri (Quick Bits) 3:35

2+ y ago3:35

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from "PaRx and Fan Mail." We added an email form to our website and the fan mail has started rolling in... sorta. You can find the full episode and the rest of our content on your favourite podcast platform or on our webs…

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PaRx Passes and Fan Mail (HYGAM 17) 25:18

2+ y ago25:18

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For the first HYGAM of 2022, Grace and Linnea discuss the new PaRx Pass program, which allows doctors in some provinces (currently) to prescribe passes to Canada's National Parks in hopes of getting Canadians out in nature more. We also dive into some "fan mail." If you would like to get in touch with us, with business inquiries or other stuff, you…

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Lucy Maud Montgomery is Going to Hell? (Quick Bits) 4:23

2+ y ago4:23

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Check out this snippet from our latest episode, Lucy Maud Montgomery Part 2. Lucy's husband has decided that the whole family is not part of the elect, and according to Calvinist theology that means the whole lot of them is damned. He doesn…

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Lucy Maud Montgomery (Part Two) 48:06

2+ y ago48:06

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The Minute Women are back for the epic (depressing?) conclusion of the Lucy Maud Montgomery story. For a woman who brought so much joy to the lives of so many, her own life was definitely lacking in that department. This week we cover her move to Toronto, her husband's deteriorating mental health, and a surprise Heritage Minute cross-over! Lucy Mau…

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Terry Fox's Hero (Quick Bits) 4:42

2+ y ago4:42

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Miss our most recent episode? Busy schedule keeping you from listening to your favourite podcast? We got you! Enjoy this snippet from our Terry Fox episode. The origin of the Marathon of Hope and Terry's running inspiration. Minute WomenBy Minute Women

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Terry Fox 48:34

2+ y ago48:34

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Canada has one golden rule: Don't F*** with Terry Fox During the Freedom Convoy protests that descended upon Ottawa in late January, the memorial statue of Terry Fox was defaced. And all of Canada was enraged. Why? If you don't know what made Terry Fox so special and beloved, this is the episode for you! The Minute Women are discussing the life of …

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Lucy Maud Montgomery (Part One) 57:50

2+ y ago57:50

57:50

You may just know her as the woman who wrote the beloved Anne of Green Gables novels but this week the Minute Women are pulling back the curtain on the life of PEI-native Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was so much more than a writer. The world saw a simple woman, writing for the pure joy it. But behind the scenes, Lucy battled depression, rejection, and…

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Welcome to Minute Women 1:20

2+ y ago1:20

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Minute Women is your weekly dose of Canadian history and corny 90s nostalgia. Best friends Grace McNutt and Linnea Swinimer are on a mission to tell the untold stories behind the iconic Canadian Heritage Minutes. Along the way, they uncover the funny, weird, and downright terrifying stories left out of Canada’s national history. minutewomenpodcast.…

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Johnny May, the Real Santa Claus 9:35

2+ y ago9:35

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On the twelfth day of Minute Women Christmas, Linnea and Grace gave to me... an airplane full of candy! Merry Christmas! Way up north, there is a jolly man who flied through the sky dropping presents to excited children on Christmas Day. Only this year, he is taking a break. No, it's not Santa Claus: it's 76-year-old bush pilot Johnny May! Thank yo…

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