Who or what is RoJa Roxz you might ask? RoJa Roxz is just a podcast with 2 middle aged (cough) lunatics..... (Robyn Gandy Jones and Jacki Eyster Songastry) talking about every day life and things women our age may be dealing with in life. Although it might get serious for a brief moment, we try to keep it funny and light so maybe we can spread some laughs during a time you might need it the most. There are times when we have some crazy characters join us, aka "sponsors". We hope to bring you ...
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Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about recording, touring, and creating art that we all know exist? Performance Anxiety gets those stories for you.
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We are a podcast dedicated to sobriety and recovery from alcohol and drugs. (And whatever other addiction that is out there) It doesn't matter what you have been through in the past. We have all done very bad things in our addiction. This does not define who we are. We know there is a way out of addiction. Family and loved ones, you play a part in this as well. There are plenty of stories out there of families and loved ones not knowing what to do with their addicted loved one. Let us guide ...
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A podcast by Glasgow City Heritage Trust which focuses on the relationships, stories and shared memories that exist between Glasgow’s historic buildings and the city's communities. Presented by Glasgow City Heritage Trust’s Director Niall Murphy and journalist Fay Young, this series features guests discussing with Niall and Fay a specific area, type of building or aspect of Glasgow’s heritage, not only from a historical and architectural point of view, but also from the perspective of the co ...
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An auditory exploration of the art of the album in which Jonathon talks with guests/friends about a wide variety of albums, trying to find meaning and themes within.
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These are recordings from Boomtown Richmond, a new radio station in Richmond, VA that emulates old-fashion radio with live, local disc jockeys playing Timeless Rock N Roll, Pop and Soul as well as through its commitment to community. We can be heard locally on 92.9 FM, 1450 AM and worldwide through our stream (including phone apps). www.boomtownrichmond.com
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414 - Elizabeth’s Journey to Long Lasting Sobriety: Where she went wrong and what she did about it
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5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Join our Family Re-Connect Program: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/reconnect In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we share the story of Elizabeth, who has committed herself fully to getting and maintaining her sobriety. After a short stay in treatment, Elizabeth returned …
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413 - Navigating the Path to Sobriety – Three Approaches for Helping Your Loved One
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5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Join our Family Re-Connect Program: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/reconnect In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we explore the challenging and emotional process of getting your loved one into treatment. We discuss three distinct options that families often face when dea…
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Side Projects: The Theremin (w/Nick Kizirnis & Pamelia Stickney)
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This is such a cool episode. We’re talking all things theremin with Nick Kizirnis and Pamelia Stickney. This episode has been a long time in the making and well worth the wait. There’s some theremin history and some rumors about the inventor. Nick and Pam discuss how the instrument works and what weird things affect the sound and performance. I lea…
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After the Garden Festival, with Lex Lamb, Gordon Barr and Kenny Brophy
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The 1988 Garden Festival changed how the world saw Glasgow, and how it saw itself. It lives on only in people’s memories as the buildings, objects and artworks from this temporary event are gone forever – or are they? Urban Prehistorian Kenny Brophy, Project Leader Lex Lamb, and Holder of the Official Garden Festival Umbrella Gordon Barr for a conv…
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412 - Ayahuasca, Suboxone, Relationships: None of these kept Jackie Sober
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411 - The Vital Role of Physical Health in Sobriety
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5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Join our Family Re-Connect Program: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/reconnect In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we explore the critical connection between physical health and the journey to sobriety. Taking care of our bodies is not just a part of recovery; it’s a corne…
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410 - Finding Sobriety Behind Bars: Dustin serving an 18 year prison sentence
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Brutal Glasgow, with Rachel Loughran and Natalie Tweedie
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This week we explore Glasgow's love-hate relationship with brutalism and discuss our upcoming Brutal Glasgow exhibition with digital curator Rachel Loughran and Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), who’s work will be displayed in the interactive, multimedia exhibition. The idea for the exhibition arose from Rachel's admiration of…
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409 - From the Streets to Sobriety: Kaitlyn's Story
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Today’s guest is literally progressive. Let’s welcome Corey Schenck of the band Pangaea to the podcast. Corey was a late-bloomer, musically speaking. He didn’t pick up an instrument until late into high school. But it was such a deep connection that he went to college and received several degrees in it. He talks about how his love of music pushed h…
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408 - James and Robyn’s Journey Through Addiction and Marriage
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407 - Stage 4 colon cancer to Sobriety and Transformation: Jimbo
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Restoring the Relationship With the Land, with Luna Amanita from The Wash House Garden
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In this episode, Fay meets Luna Amanita, co-director of the Wash House Garden - a groundbreaking community enterprise rejuvenating the land behind the historic Parkhead Wash House. The garden, once a local focal point, continues to prioritise community, seamlessly weaving together the well-being of both people and the environment, cultivating endur…
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406 - Tyler's Journey from drug addict to 9 years clean and sober
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Sheila Shukla (Magnolia Street String Band)
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Today’s guest really brings back some memories. Please welcome Sheila Shukla from Magnolia Street String Band. Sheila and I go way back. Like WAAAAAY back, all the way to elementary school. There’s a little bit of catching up in this episode, sprinkled throughout Sheila’s story. She talks about how she used to force her sister, Rita, to help her fi…
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405 - A Marine's Journey to Lasting Sobriety: Felix Story
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404 - Addict Manipulation: Signs and Symptoms of being manipulated!
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Filmmaker and visual artist, Bash Khan has been working across Glasgow for over 15 years. Growing up in the city he developed a love for the buildings surrounding him, but more importantly he developed a love for the people and communities that used these spaces. In this episode, Bash talks to Niall and Fay about how he came to be interested in pho…
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403 - How we practice patience and self-care on a day to day basis
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Today’s guest exemplifies perseverance; and not just with his music but with this podcast. There were a few technical issues which have, hopefully, been overcome with clever editing. Welcome the one and only Robyn Hitchcock. He’s written a memoir about his life in 1967. In fact, it’s called 1967, How I Got There And Why I Never Left. It’s a very un…
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402 - Navigating Cravings: Strategies for Managing Substance Abuse
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Voices of Experience: Women in Architecture
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If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk, what would they say about the female architects that have worked in the industry in the city? This is something that Jude Barber, Nicola McLachlan and Suzanne Ewing have been focussing on since establishing Voices of Experience. After noticing how male dominated the industry is they worked to start pairing younger fem…
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401 - Marshall's Story: A Journey to Long-Term Sobriety
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Today’s guest has been through it. But he hasn’t let it stop him.Welcome T Bear to the show. Born Richard Gerstein, he grew up spending time in both New York City and the Caribbean. He was playing pretty early on. In fact, he was invited to his first studio session at the age of just 17…by Richie Havens! Soon after, he was discovered by the KISS ca…
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400 - Our experience in California recording with Mindpump Podcast
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Side Projects: Song Structure (w/Steve Dawson & Mark Mallman)
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This episode of Side Projects sees the return of Steve Dawson and Mark Mallman. They join me to discuss song structure. We go over some basic terms and structures that are typical and atypical. We talk about songs like The Wreck Of The Edmunds Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot, Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey, Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin, and o…
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Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry
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In today's episode, Fay introduces Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry, who share their experiences with the project Thistles and Dandelions, designed to connect ethnic minority women with Glasgow’s cultural heritage. This initiative by Empower Women for Change has been transformative, fostering a sense of belonging among participants. Layla, origi…
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399 - Celebrating 2 Years of Sobriety and a Healthier Life: Josh's Journey
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