Best International Fairy Tales Podcasts (2024)

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears 6:55

1h ago6:55

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Send us a fan message! GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS A fairy tale from England by Robert Southey English Nanny style bedtime stories - In this classic story, a young girl called Goldilocks learns a lesson when she walks into a house that is owned by three bears. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by c…

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears + The Princess and the Pea + Little Red Riding Hood 17:09

1h ago17:09

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Send us a fan message! Three Classic Fairy tales from Europe in one episode. GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS A Fairy tale from England by Robert Southey THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA A fairy tale from Denmark by Hans Christian Andersen LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD A fairy tale from France by Charles Perrault MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouT…

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New Zealand’s Botanical Beauty, featuring Organic Bioactives Executive Director Andrea Taimana 33:05

10h ago33:05

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Sustainable skincare actives sourced from New Zealand’s marine and forest plant life are a rarity in the cosmetic ingredient marketplace. But that’s changing thanks to the wisdom of indigenous Māori culture and innovative extraction technologies. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover how an indie skincare brand became an award-winning …

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Beaches, Banana Hammocks & Budgie Smugglers 48:21

20h ago48:21

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Debbie and Tommy discuss their summer holidays including family visits in Tuscany, Tommy's summer at the Lake, and the challenges of traveling during peak season. They share their experiences in different vacation destinations and the cultural differences they encountered. Debbie talks about the Italian holiday Ferragusto and the crowded beaches in…

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The Wind and the Sun 3:47

1d ago3:47

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Send us a fan message! THE WIND AND THE SUN An Aesop's Fable from Greece Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. This is the story of how the wind was taught a lesson on how to behave...if you want to win at life! MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and su…

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Dick Whittington and his Cat 14:48

4d ago14:48

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Send us a fan message! DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT A story from England Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. This is the story of how a poor boy turned misfortune into fortune... with the help of a cat. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribe…

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Twisted Tuesday for August 6 - Pluto Gives Up On the Podcast, Or Tries To, Anyway 7:19

7d ago7:19

7:19

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. I tried my best. I wanted to leave this podcast. Nobody wanted to hear me complain. I couldn't get anyone to cooperate with me. Despite all of my setbacks, though, Hades wouldn't allow me to go. What kind of nonsense is this? Knowing what I know about him, I decided it was best not to argue.…

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff 7:15

7d ago7:15

7:15

Send us a fan message! THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF A story from Norway. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. This is the story of how three clever goats outwitted an evil goat-eating troll. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you visited and subscribed for free to …

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Kids’ Personal Care, featuring Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids CEO Risa Barish and COO Abbie Mietz 28:05

7d ago28:05

28:05

Formulating products for young beauty consumers requires understanding key aspects of ingredient safety and efficacy. With the rise of the Sephora Kids phenomenon at the start of 2024, Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers are increasingly vocal about their expectations, adding new challenges and opportunities for kids’ brands. This week on the CosmoFactor…

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The Three Dogs 13:33

12d ago13:33

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Send us a fan message! THE THREE DOGS An ancient tale from Germany. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. This is the story of how a clever bargain on the roadside helped a poor shepherd boy to find his Happily Ever After. MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL We now have a YouTube channel that you can find by clicking here YOUTUBE We'd love it if you vis…

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Cap of Rushes 13:48

14d ago13:48

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Send us a fan message! CAP OF RUSHES. An ancient tale from England. Adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. This ancient story is one of many that might have inspired the Cinderella story that we know today. A girl nicknamed, 'Cap of Rushes,' discovers that tragedy can lead to true love - all it takes is a little salt! MAGICAL STORYBOOK YOUTUBE CHANNEL …

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Cell Culture Tech and Cosmetic Actives, featuring Rubisco Biotechnology Co-Founder and CEO José Pablo García 38:02

14d ago38:02

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Biotech cosmetic ingredient production methods are a promising alternative to both naturals and synthetics as we’ve understood them in the past. Which is why more and more often, beauty makers looking for environmentally sustainable supply chain solutions are choosing actives made using cell culture technology. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast…

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Chef Lynn Crawford: Grow, Share, Devour! 51:07

15d ago51:07

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In this conversation, Chef Lynn Crawford discusses her move to the country, her passion for gardening, and her upcoming book. She emphasizes the joy of growing and cooking with fresh ingredients and the importance of sharing food with family and friends. Tommy and Debbie ask her about creating new communities through food and the benefits of planti…

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Trailer Thursday for 07-25-2024 - Dead If You Do and Dead If You Don't 1:49

18d ago1:49

1:49

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! What happens if you're in a catch-22 that could cost your life? In this teaser, Hassan finds himself in just such a predicament. After successfully fetching the princess's horse, she strikes it down and says that she won't come out of her chambers until the horse is brought back to life. Of co…

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Toss-Up Tuesday for July 23, 2024 - Hades Sends Out an SOS 1:44

20d ago1:44

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Today, Hades tells you all how happy he is sitting by the Lethe working on his podcast. All is not as it seems, however, for within his message lies another more dramatic one. Can you work it out? If so, feel free to send your answer to Zeus@firesidefolklorewithhades.com and you'll win a $20 g…

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Cosmetic Brush Design and Manufacturing, featuring Anisa International Founder and CEO Anisa Telwar Kaicker 27:30

21d ago27:30

27:30

It takes both hands-on craftsmanship and automated manufacturing processes to create quality makeup brushes and skincare application tools. Fiber extrusion, ferrule design, handle material, glue type, and other factors determine a brush’s functionality. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore the world of beauty brushes. Our guest is Anis…

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Story Sunday for 07-21-2024 - Baucis and Philemon 12:07

23d ago12:07

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this episode, Hades retells the story of Baucis and Philemon. Rather than reading from a book, he simply tells you the tale from his own memory of it. In this story, we explore the concept of Xenia, hospitality given to all guests and strangers--a concept that is sacred to Zeus. We hope you…

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Trailer Thursday for 07-18-2024 - Why You Should Keep Sacks Of Flour With You At All Times 3:36

25d ago3:36

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. In this trailer, we learn that paying it forward isn't just for humans! No, apparently it's a fashionable trend for the animal kingdom as well. Thankfully, they did because it saved Hassan's life! The tale is unfolding quite nicely, but it's been a much slower slog than I ever thought possible…

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Whoopsie Wednesday for 07-17-2024: Persephone and Hades Share a Romantic Dance In a Spring Garden Under Twinkling Stars 2:57

27d ago2:57

2:57

Send over your dead SMS messages. 'nuff said!By Tiffany J. Kim

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Twisted Tuesday: The Gods Go Missing 4:00

28d ago4:00

4:00

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Welcome to the new era of the Underworld podcast--a podcast which has been tarnished for way too long! As for those Greek gods, I've detained them for the time being, until they can bring back the glory of what the Underworld was meant to be.By Tiffany J. Kim

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Beauty Brands Distribution in the GCC and Indian Ocean Territories, featuring Division Manager for Beauty Distribution at Ali Bin Ali Holding Brooke Bergé 24:28

28d ago24:28

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Retail buying and distribution for cosmetics and personal care involves a wide variety of skills: commercial awareness, market knowledge, relationship building, negotiation, an understanding of product trends, consumer behavior, and much more. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn what it takes to build a beauty division (spanning more th…

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Cynthia Loyst: The Social, Burnout, and Following Your Intuition 53:11

29d ago53:11

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Television host Cynthia Loyst joins the show this week, a long-time friend of Tommy Smythe who is widely recognized as one of the hosts on popular Canadian television show The Social. They discuss their friendship, the early days of The Social, cancel culture, and the challenges of being in the public eye. They also talk about the importance of spe…

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Story Sunday for 07-14-2024: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow, a Tale from Japan 21:08

30d ago21:08

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Artemis here with a story from Japan. This one is about a bad-tempered woman and what happened after she overreacted to a sparrow's honest mistake. Thankfully, unlike in last week's tale, nobody faces their demise! Good always triumphs over evil, but sometimes evil actually gets the opportunit…

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Trailer Thursday, 07-11-2024: The Best Revenge Is a Fiery One 2:15

1M ago2:15

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Revenge is not a dish best served cold! In fact, it seems that our princess thinks it is best served hot. Fiery hot. However, that's a discussion for another day. For now, just know that she is cooking up something and when she's finished, all I'll be able to say is, "Well done." If you have a…

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Toss-Up Tuesday: Lies and Gold 3:32

1M ago3:32

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Hey there, listeners. This episode is a bit of revelry Uncle Hades displayed over the weekend. Just don't tell him I shared it. At least not for awhile. You see, with him, it's important to ask for forgiveness rather than for permission. He has always empathized with Rumpelstiltskin's plight, and while we were all …

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Creating Personal Care Packaging, featuring Revlon Senior Director of Global Package Development and Engineering Tommy Hammond 34:02

1M ago34:02

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This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we examine structural packaging design, the visual and tactical and practical aspects of design, sustainability in the package development process, the intersection of engineering and marketing, and more! Our guest is Tommy Hammond, Senior Director of Global Package Development and Engineering at Revlon, the l…

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Ep. 5 - Secrets of French Luxury: Gregory Valais' Insider Tales from Deauville's Elite Real Estate 26:53

1M ago26:53

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Prepare to be captivated as host Diana invites Gregory Vallee, a top advisor at Engel & Völkers, to share his extraordinary journey from Ibiza's luxury concierge scene to the high-stakes world of French real estate. Gregory unveils the secrets of Deauville, Normandy, a haven of opulence and culture, and takes us inside a majestic château with a his…

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Story Sunday 07-07-2024 - The Twelve Months 21:55

1M ago21:55

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Hello there, listeners. It's Hestia and today I thought I'd read a story by the fireside. As the goddess of hearth and home, I thought it would be a cozy way to enjoy our tale. I also couldn't resist calling upon our grim brother to do the honors of playing the Great January. The others just couldn't manage to do i…

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Trailer Thursday; 07-04-2024: Let's Mix It Up! Apricot And Almond Spritzer 2:21

1M ago2:21

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Hey there, listeners! This week, my uncle got a touch of that Underworld malaise! So, he asked me to serve up the mocktail/cocktail recipe for the upcoming Golden Pail episode. Olympus knows when that's coming, but hey! Until it does, we can enjoy something refreshing! Happy Independence Day for those celebrating i…

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Tech-Powered Product Personalization and Skin Analysis, featuring Perfect Corp Chief Growth Officer and President Wayne Liu 34:05

1M ago34:05

34:05

Virtual skin analysis and product try-on technologies continue to advance, even as AI and AR powered beauty tech has already reshaped consumer product discovery and retail experience across color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore consumer-facing applications of Augmented Reality and Artificial Int…

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Toss-Up Tuesday: Bespoke Websites Made Just For You! 5:14

1M ago5:14

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Hello there, listeners! Hermes here to tell you about a fun and wacky website. No, I don't get money for this, and no, I'm not having a laugh at your expense! I'm actually here to tell you about Websim.ai which creates the Internet in your image! That's right, folks. If you can think it, a website can be yours! Wan…

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Laugh More: Stories From An Unexpected Life 42:17

1M ago42:17

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On this episode, Tommy Smythe interviews his dear friend Debbie Travis to celebrate the cover reveal of her next book, 'Laugh More: Stories from An Unexpected Life'. The book is a collection of funny and poignant stories from Debbie's life, with each story sparking memories from different stages of her life. She includes tales of her grandmother, h…

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Story Sunday: Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer 12:45

1M ago12:45

12:45

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This week's story has been made possible thanks to Aaron Shepard, a renowned storyteller of children's folklore. You may visit his website at http://www.aaronshep.com for more fun retellings and original stories. As I was thinking about the concept of copyright, the public domain, and how it h…

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Trailer Thursday: It Takes Chutzpah To Name Your Ship "Allah's Gift" 4:49

2M ago4:49

4:49

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Here's another trailer from The Golden Pail in which the vizier must scramble together some treasure in order to build a ship of such splendor that it gets dubbed Allah's Gift. Unfortunately, this ship causes a lot of problems for one young princess. Namely, her supper is late! What an insult,…

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Whoopsie Wednesday: Apparently Ancient Princesses Drive Cars 3:35

2M ago3:35

3:35

Send over your dead SMS messages. Hello, listeners! While Hades and I were working on the podcast, I sang a line about a spoiled princess having a car she couldn't drive. Neither of us bothered to review the song before I started singing it! This obviously couldn't go into The Golden Pail but it was funny, nonetheless, so I decided to share it with…

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Finding Beauty in Bacteria, featuring Gallinée Microbiome Skincare Founder Marie Drago 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Skin microbiome science is disrupting how the cosmetics and personal care industry approaches product formulation, ingredient development, and ingredient testing. Knowledge of the brain-skin-gut axis is also influencing beauty supplements and neurocosmetics. This week on CosmoFactory, we look into microbiome beauty; cosmetic applications of prebiot…

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Ep. 4 - Navigating the Dream: From Havana to Home Ownership 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

In this captivating episode of “FLOH,” we embark on a bilingual journey with Louis Rojas, a mortgage broker who traded the vibrant streets of Cuba for the opportunities of South Florida. Join us as we delve into the intricate world of mortgages, demystifying the roles of brokers and bankers, and exploring unique financial opportunities in the U.S. …

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Toss-Up Tuesday: Dear Prince, What Were You Thinking?!; Artemis Weighs In On the Princess and the Pea 2:13

2M ago2:13

2:13

Send over your dead SMS messages. Hello there, listeners! Artemis here with a letter to Prince Charming about his mother's ridiculous advice. Whoever thought that picking out a woman to marry based on her ability to detect a pea under an enormous pile of mattresses and featherbeds clearly didn't understand the concept of red flags or high-maintenan…

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Story Sunday: Kupti and Imani; Is There Any Patience for Sale? Patience for Sale? 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Hermes here with a story read from the Olive Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. It's a story about how a messenger's silly mistake led to a young princess receiving patience as a gift! You see, I was supposed to have finished an adaptation of The North Wind and the Sun but my mortal conduit just didn'…

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Trailer Thursday: Trouble Begins with a Feather, Regardless of Whether You Pick It Up 4:08

2M ago4:08

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Here's a little trailer from the Golden Pail. No singing this time. Just a bit of good old-fashioned voice acting with cheesy music in the background to give it that epic feel. Our young hero, Hassan, runs away from his father, who probably wants to make his life a nightmare. Thankfully for hi…

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Consumer Beauty Brands, International Trade, and Cultural Connectivity, featuring Nordic Beauty Inc CEO Johanna Rönkkö 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

Consumer beauty brands, international trade, and cultural connectivity, featuring Nordic Beauty Inc CEO Johanna Rönkkö Every region within the global beauty economy has its own history, sensibility, technologies, and tastes. When consumer brands enter a new market, they become part of a dynamic exchange, inspiring further cultural awareness in and …

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PSA: No Set Schedule 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! It is with much deliberation that I have decided to change the release schedule for this podcast to "no set schedule". It wasn't a decision I made hastily. However, after realizing that I couldn't delegate my scripting or relegate the folklore to artificial entities, lazy deities, or spirited …

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Godfather Hades, Dionysus's Attempt to Retell (And Revamp) Godfather Death from the Brothers Grimm 3:16

2M ago3:16

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Is it good? Who knows? Was it fun? Definitely! The story went something like this: a father who was down on his luck couldn't feed or care for his thirteenth child, so he decided to find the kid a godfather. Why didn't he just send him to the Mafia? I don't know. Anyway, he rejects God and the Devil, because one ha…

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A Retreat Nutrition Lesson with Jacky Brown 46:34

2M ago46:34

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Hosts Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe welcome back Nutritional Therapist Jacky Brown to discuss ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their impacts on our health. They explore the additives and preservatives commonly found in our foods, and the potential health risks associated with consuming them. They also touch on the importance of cooking with whole …

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I'm a Golden Bird (The Underworld Undead Quartet) 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings listeners! Okay, so Hestia may be right. The key should be changed for her to minimize the cracking, but she's not getting off without us giving it a valiant try so that she can sing this one. I loved it so much I actually shared it with the mortal world, and I don't do that often, folks! So, I hope you e…

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I'm a Golden Bird (A Sneak Peek from the Golden Pail) 4:19

2M ago4:19

4:19

Send over your dead SMS messages. Hello there, listeners! I thought you'd enjoy a little preview of a song (our first song) in our long overdue episode, The Golden Pail. However, I, Hestia, think I'm not the right one for this, and I was hoping you'd help me talk my brother out of this? Or at the very least, tell him to change the key so that it's …

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Oh, Uncle Hades! Where Did Ya Go? 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

Send over your dead SMS messages. Soldiers of folklore, it's Ares here! I just thought I'd pop in with a little song to stir the pot. Also, I wanted to be first! Did you know that Tuesday is associated with Mars, my Roman counterpart? So I'm releasing this (or at least immortalizing this content) on Tuesday. Enjoy! Or if you don't, tell anyone but …

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The collective process of skincare NPD, featuring FaceGym’s Senior New Product Development Manager Sinéad Whyte 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Skincare product development requires inspiration, an awareness of trends and consumer behavior, a talent for brand alignment, and knowledge of cosmetic science. Access to the global beauty industry supply chain is another helpful advantage. In this week’s episode of the CosmoFactory podcast, we discuss how one NPD professional approaches the job o…

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Ep. 3 - Made in Colombia, Born in Venezuela: My Journey 18:04

2M ago18:04

18:04

Hey everyone, welcome to FLOH! This week, I'm in the spotlight, sharing my journey from Caracas, Venezuela, where I was born, to my life now in Delray Beach, Florida. My Colombian roots, globe-trotting childhood, and diverse career in Media production (TV), Investment & asset management banking, and real estate have shaped who I am, the passion beh…

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S2E5-Forever5 - Until We Meet Again ... This Feed Is Being Commandeered By the Family 2:53

2M ago2:53

2:53

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This retelling of the Golden Pail is akin to the quest for the holy grail. I've run into all sorts of impediments, but this time, my friends, it's a good one! That is, good for me and perhaps a touch of a nuisance for you, for you see, my friends, I've thrown myself headfirst into the process …

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