Best John Moir Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 108: Megan Moir - Give the People What They Want! AKA One of TDZ's Most Requested Guests 1:01:43

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Vermont Adventure Racer Megan Moir, known for her hard work, effort, and positive attitude, is one of the more frequently requested "Hey, can you bring her on the show?" guests that TDZ hears about. In Episode 107, Megan shares her athletic background, entry into the sport, and how she has grown as an adventure racer. We were delighted to have her …

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose - Inspired by Anneliese Michel 1:04:00

2d ago1:04:00

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September 1975. Suffering from either psychosis or demonic possession, a young woman begins undergoing an exorcism that will lead to her eventual death. In 2005, director Scott Derrickson delivers a film based off of these true events that posits the question of what is good and what is evil? It’s time to put everlasting battle between God and the …

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Episode 107: Flash Episode from the 2024 ARWS North American Championship - Rootstock Racing's Two Rivers AR 54:05

8d ago54:05

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Thank you to Mary Foster, Alyssa Godesky, Wayne Leek, Greg Prouty, and Race Directors Brent Freedland and Abby Perkiss for joining TDZ for an in-race flash episode live from the race course. It's been a great, fast race and their analysis/thoughts help everyone at home get a sense of the race so far. Thank you for being a listener. If you like what…

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Episode 106: The 2024 ARWS North American Championship Race Course Reveal with RD's Abby Perkiss and Brent Freedland 54:04

9d ago54:04

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Thank you to Abby Perkiss and Brent Freedland of Rootstock Racing for coming onto the show to reveal and discuss the 2024 USARA North American Championship Race Course. This conversation is being released at the very start of the race so that fans, dotwatchers, and at-home teammates can get a sense of this challenging and rugged race course. See th…

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Crosspost Alert! - USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 7 - Brent Freedland Introduces The Two Rivers AR, and Talks Nutritional Strategies for Racing and Life with Jen Segger and Jill Mooney 1:05:01

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TDZ is happy to support The Checkpoint presented by the United States Adventure Racing Association through this crosspost of their Episode #6. Thank you for being a listener and thank you for supporting USARA. Episode Details Below: Welcome to Episode 7 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent introduces the Two Rivers Adventure Ra…

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Rediscovering Self Through Earth and Spirit 42:22

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Urban Grief Shamans, host John Moir sits down with Betti Rooted Lionheart, a compassionate shamanic healer and spiritual empowerment advocate, to explore the profound connection between grief, ritual, and healing. Betti shares her journey of reclaiming lost parts of herself, overcoming deep despair, and …

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The Conjuring - Inspired by Ed and Lorraine Warren with the Perron Family 57:23

25d ago57:23

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October - 1973. The Perron Family have moved into a dream of a home. Unfortunately, it allegedly harbored a dark, evil secret and for the next decade. This family claimed to be tortured by a malevolent spirt, and they were begging for help, and Ed and Lorraine Warren, a pair of paranormal investigators, were more than happy to oblige. In 2013, reno…

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Milo Z: New York City Funk Music Legend 1:04:53

21d ago1:04:53

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Musicians Reveal welcomes New York City funk music legend Milo Z, who shares his insights on the vibrant music scene and his journey through the industry. Milo discusses his latest single, “Stand Up,” which addresses the current political climate and the importance of unity in a divided America. He reflects on his early experiences in music, includ…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 16 - John Thomson 50:02

25d ago50:02

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In this episode we chat with the legendary John Thomson; star of numerous TV shows from The Fast Show to Cold Feet, to Coronation Street to a stunt riding policeman in The Weekenders to Britain's sweariest chef in Monkey Trousers. Be aware that this episode may include a number of celebrity impressions …Great.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Episode 105: Glyn Sadler - Trans-Atlantic Rower: AR Lessons From Other Adventures 1:05:32

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Thank you to Glyn Sadler for coming onto the show. From his years as a Royal Marine Commando to tackling a Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race, Glyn has many lessons for the adventure racing world. Glyn goes deep on his mindset, preparation, teamwork, and all the pieces necessary for a full ocean crossing (including turning down mid-race offerings from a we…

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Unlocking the Blues: Ronnie Baker Brooks on His New Album 'Blues In My DNA' 57:24

27d ago57:24

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Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Chicago guitar legend Ronnie Baker Brooks as he discusses his new CD "Blues In My DNA." Ronnie shares heartfelt stories about his father, the late blues great Lonnie Brooks, and reflects on their deep musical connection. He also opens up about his friendship with Jellybean Johnson and his experiences r…

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Episode 104: The 2024 USARA National Championship Race Course Preview with Liz and Michelle Faucher 36:04

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Thank you to Liz and Michelle Faucher of Adventure Addicts Racing for coming onto the show to reveal and discuss the 2024 USARA National Championship Race Course. This conversation is being released at the very start of the race so that fans, dotwatchers, and at-home teammates can get a sense of this challenging and rugged race course. See the trac…

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Saxophonist Aaron Liddard (Amy Winehouse, Prince, Bob Geldof) 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

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Born and raised in rural Hertfordshire, Aaron Liddard began his musical journey with the tuba, later exploring piano and guitar before finding his true passion for the saxophone. His early musical education under classical composer Nicholas Sackman and choral director Dr. Charlie Beale ignited his enthusiasm, but it was the Buntingford Jazz Club th…

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Episode 103: The 2025 ARWS World Championship with Lyndie Hill and John Ford of Expedition Canada 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

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Thank you to Lyndie Hill and John Ford of Expedition Canada for coming on the show to discuss the ARWS 2025 World Championship in British Columbia. They go deep about the race location, the beauty and challenge of the area, being good Canadian hosts, and their race design philosophy. This episode has just enough beta to whet your racing appetite. F…

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Episode 102: A Flash Episode from Expedition Oregon - Bend Racing's Darren Steinbach and Chelsey Magness Join From the Finish Line 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Thank you to Darren Steinbach and Chelsey Magness for coming onto the show for a TDZ Flash Episode. Recording live from the Expedition Oregon finish line, Darren and Chelsey walk us through the race course, the team experience, the challenging terrain, and their immersive race media style. Flash episodes are built for publishing speed so this episo…

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Episode 101: Racer Luis Becdach - The Beauty, Challenge, and Preparation for ARWS Worlds in Ecuador 44:18

2M ago44:18

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Thank you to Luis Becdach for coming onto the show. Luis is the perfect guest when discussing the upcoming ARWS World Championships in Ecuador. A longtime racer, Luis has raced Worlds multiple times and knows Ecuador like the back of his mano. Having raced alongside him in Huairasinchi in 2021, TDZ can attest to the accuracy of that last sentence. …

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Crosspost Alert! - USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 6 - Allen Wagner of Broad Run Off Road Racing, and Tray Farrar & Stephanie Ross Talk of Past National Championships And Their Enduring Legacy 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

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TDZ is happy to support The Checkpoint presented by the United States Adventure Racing Association through this crosspost of their Episode #6. Thank you for being a listener and thank you for supporting USARA. Episode Details Below: Welcome to Episode 6 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent speaks with Allen Wagner of Broad Run …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Oh Mr Songwriter! In this episode we speak to Sean Lyons, Kevin Powell & Morris Windsor, who once donned their racing silks as ¾ of the Vic Reeves Orchestra on the Big Night Out series. Between them, they have played alongside a number of acts; from Robyn Hitchcock to STEPs, from Alan Partridge to Brian Pern, and also contributed to Vic’s album I W…

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Grief, Healing, and the Spirit Realm: A Shamanic Perspective 43:16

3M ago43:16

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Losing a sister to cancer at 19 is a profound and life-altering experience, one that our guest bravely shares in this heartfelt episode. Through vivid recollections, we journey with them through the sacred final moments of their sister's life, the spiritual encounter that followed her passing, and the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with l…

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Episode 100.5: A TDZ Short - Steph Ross & Troy Farrar: USARA National Championship Memories and Stories 20:31

3M ago20:31

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TDZ helps the United States Adventure Racing Association with 'The Checkpoint' Podcast. In editing Episode #6, Steph Ross and Troy Farrar were asked by Host Brent Freedland about their favorite USARA National Championship memories. Their answers were so interesting, fun, and poignant that we pulled them out for Episode 100.5 of TDZ. Call it a 'TDZ …

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Episode 100: Grant Killian, Race Director - Untamed New England Adventure Race 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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Thank you to Grant Killian for joining us for our 100th episode. Untamed New England holds a special place in the AR World as well as for The Dark Zone as it was the first expedition race that we tackled. A legendary race, UTNE was known not only for its challenging terrain and navigation, but for the ethic of exploration and discovery brought to t…

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Navigating Trauma: Journey from EMT to Chaplain 39:44

3M ago39:44

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What happens when a life marked by epilepsy and emergency medical work collides with a spiritual calling? This week, we welcome Chris Wasco, a compassionate hospital chaplain and former EMT paramedic, to share her remarkable journey of healing and spirituality. Chris opens up about her life with generalized epilepsy and how it guided her spiritual …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 14 - Simon Day 40:58

3M ago40:58

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In this episode we chat with comedian, actor and Fast Show legend, Simon Day. We hear of how Vic & Bob were in attendance for Simon's first ever gig, which lead to a nationwide tour with the Big Night Out. We also hear of Katie Price's words of wisdom backstage at Shooting Stars and Simon chats about the day Gary 'Cheesy' Cheeseman fought back, "Yo…

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ANDRE CYMONE (Prince, Jody Watley) Resurrection of Funk 1:06:12

3M ago1:06:12

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Andre Cymone is a renowned musician, producer, and songwriter who first made his mark as the bassist for Prince's early band. Born in Minneapolis, Cymone played a pivotal role in shaping the Minneapolis sound, a unique fusion of funk, rock, and new wave. His contributions to Prince's groundbreaking early albums helped define an era and set the stag…

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Episode 99: Nathalie Long: Raid The Rockies RD, Adventure Racer, and Ultrarunner 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

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Thank you to Nathalie Long, Race Director for Raid The Rockies, for joining TDZ to talk about her newest stage race in the Canadian Rockies, her own racing career, and a little race called UTMB. Natalie runs the well-named Adventure Immersion Lab and her racers got their fair share of immersion at the inaugural Raid the Rockies. Shownotes: https://…

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Chris Jasper (Isley Brothers) Delivers The Funk 47:32

4M ago47:32

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Chris Jasper, a renowned musician, songwriter, and producer, is best known for his integral role in the legendary soul and funk group, The Isley Brothers. Born on December 30, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jasper's musical journey began at a young age, heavily influenced by classical training in piano and his immersion in R&B and soul music. As a key …

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Healing Narcissistic Wounds: Exploring Recovery 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Unlock the secrets to understanding and healing from relationships with narcissists in our eye-opening conversation with therapist and shamanic practitioner Alex Solomon. We promise you'll gain profound insights into the roots of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), its ties to childhood trauma, and the manipulative behaviours it engenders. Ale…

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Dark Zone 98: One Water Race RD Thomas Ogander - The Ultimate Proof of Human Capacity 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Thank you to Thomas Ogander, Race Director for the One Water Race, for joining TDZ to talk about One Water, the limits of human capacity, and how the Swedish Archipelago provides a challenging backdrop for his race. An increasingly popular event, racers swim/run for sixty hours and navigate among the coastal islands. Adventure Racers will see echoe…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 13 - Mark Benton 55:03

4M ago55:03

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In this episode we chat with actor Mark Benton; star of numerous TV and stage productions.. from Early Doors to Hairspray, Booze Cruise to Glengarry Glen Ross, he also appeared as Kev the Geordie Astronaut in Monkey Trousers and as the majestically mulleted Mark in Catterick. Hear how he made a career out of dressing up, putting on a wig and and ha…

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To Die For - Inspired by Greggory Smart, Pamela Smart, and Billy Flynn 1:08:59

4M ago1:08:59

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May 1, 1990. Greggory Smart is found murdered in his own home, the victim of an apparent burglary gone wrong. Shortly after, his wife, Pamela Smart, is charged with his murder, committed by the 15 year old boy she was having a sexual affair with. In 1995, Nicole Kidman’s stars in Gus Van Sant’s To Die For, a wild retelling of these same events, com…

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Dark Zone 97: Expedition Canada's Ben Kwiatkowski - Big Goals and Big Races 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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Thank you to Expedition Canada's Ben Kwiatkowski for joining TDZ to talk about his big goals and his big races. In the past several years he has competed in some of the most challenging races on multiple continents including Eco-Challenge Fiji and the AR World Championships in South Africa. A firefighter by training with many years of outdoor exper…

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Prince and The Revolution Keyboardist DR. FINK | Purple Rain 40th Anniversary 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

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Matt "Dr." Fink, keyboardist for Prince and The Revolution stops by "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast for an in-depth interview. Dr. Fink talks about the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain, many Prince tours, Prince's humor and band practical jokes, current shows with The Revolution and present projects Matt Fink is working on. Matt "Doctor" …

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Tombstone - Inspired by Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral 1:13:01

5M ago1:13:01

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October 26, 1881. Four men, armed with guns, long coats, and badges, rolled up to a lot near the OK Corral to disarm several miscreants looking for trouble. What happened next became the most infamous gunfight in American history. In 1993, Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer star as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in one of the greatest westerns of all time. G…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 12 - Jack Dent 55:20

5M ago55:20

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In this episode we chat with Jack Dent. One of Jim Moir's oldest friends and one fifth of the legendary Fashionable Five, he tells stories that range from drinking with the 'hairies' in the pubs of Darlington to running the Vic & Bob fan club to travelling the country with the 'Big Night Out' tour. Discover how the Fashionable Five freaked out Bill…

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Hounds of Love - Inspired by Kate Moir, David and Catherine Birnie 57:54

5M ago57:54

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November, 1986. A young woman, beaten and disheveled, has run from lawn to lawn screaming she has been raped, and for anyone to call the police. This woman, this hero, finds herself ultimately responsible for bringing down two of Australia’s most notorious serial killers. In 2016, writer and director Ben Young creates a film frighteningly close to …

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David Anania: Reinventing The Feel (Greazy Meal, Blue Man Group) 24:46

5M ago24:46

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David Anania is an accomplished drummer known for his dynamic playing style and versatility across various musical genres. Born with a natural rhythm, he began drumming at an early age, quickly demonstrating a unique talent that set him apart. Anania's formal education includes a degree in music performance from Berklee College of Music, where he h…

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Bobbi "Funkee Boy" Tammaro Smooth Jazz and Soul Interview 20:02

5M ago20:02

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International Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer Bobbi “Funkee Boy” Tammaro has amassed an impressive amount of credits throughout his music career using SONAR. He has scored numerous chart hits across multiple music genres including several top Billboard Chart Top 5 Smooth Jazz hits.He has also enjoyed great success with licensing deals on tel…

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Dark Zone 96: Dr. Michelle A. Barton and Dr. Kathleen M. Sutcliffe: What Can AR Teach The World About Teamwork and Resiliency? 52:59

5M ago52:59

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These may be the smartest guests that we'll ever have on The Dark Zone. Thank you to Dr. Barton and Dr. Sutcliffe for joining TDZ to discuss the findings in their paper, "Enacting Resilience: Adventure Racing as a Microcosm of Resilience Organizing." Published in March 2023, they go deep on their onsite research at races and what AR teamwork teache…

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The Frozen Ground - Inspired by Robert Hansen, the Alaskan Butcher Baker 1:07:25

6M ago1:07:25

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June, 1983. A young woman gets into a car expecting a simple exchange of sex for money. Instead, her horrific ordeal and fight for survival leads to the capture of Alaska’s most notorious serial killer, Robert Hansen, known as the Butcher Baker, a man believed to have murdered at least 17 women. In 2013, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack reunite determi…

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Create a Spiritual Journey Beyond Traditional Beliefs 33:18

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bob Martin, a man whose life story reads like a film script, transitioning from a mob lawyer during Miami's tumultuous "Cocaine Cowboy" days to a serene meditation teacher and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University. Bob shares the riveting details of his past and the profound spiritual awakening that …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 11 - Jonathan Ross 1:05:31

6M ago1:05:31

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In this episode we are joined by television legend Jonathan Ross, who tells us how Vic Reeves Big Night Out moved from the pubs & clubs of North London to the nation's TV screens. We'll hear tales of dancing round a joint of meat with Gilbert & George, receiving a doctor's note fax from Morrissey and also discover what to wear for a forest fire... …

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Dark Zone 95: USARA National Championship Preview with RD's Michelle and Liz Faucher 59:35

6M ago59:35

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Here comes the course beta! Thank you to USARA National Championship Race Directors Michelle and Liz Faucher for coming onto the show to preview the course, discuss the logistics, and otherwise turn the Race Stoke Meter up to 11 for this year's nationals. We go deep on all parts of the race and offer training advice for all racers. TDZ will be onsi…

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SIR WALDO WEATHERS (James Brown Saxophonist, Da Pope of Funk) 1:00:33

6M ago1:00:33

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Sir Waldo Weathers, your guide to a sensational journey through Dance, Funk, and Soul! Formerly gracing the stage with the legendary James Brown Band, Sir Waldo's musical odyssey began in 1992, lending his electrifying saxophone solos to iconic albums like "James Brown Live at the Apollo 1995," "Gonna Have a Funky Good Time," "Living in America," a…

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Wonderland - Inspired by John Holmes and the Wonderland Murders 52:54

6M ago52:54

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July 1, 1981. A brutal attack at 8763 Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles leads to the bodies of 4 people, and one clinging to life. At the center of the investigation is a coked out porn star. In 2003, director James Cox recounts these events with Val Kilmer taking on the role of porn legend John Holmes. We are about to go down the rabbit hole known …

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Discover the Sacred in Your City: Insights from a Manhattan Shaman 39:17

6M ago39:17

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In this enlightening episode, a native New Yorker and urban shaman, shares his deeply personal journey into shamanism sparked by a significant loss in 1996. He recounts how a spiritual workshop helped him rediscover laughter and joy amidst grief, leading him to explore shamanism's rich practices. Tony describes the serendipity of his spiritual awak…

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Dark Zone 94: Arthur the King, Mari the Racer and Brennan the Fan - Our Arthur The King Mega Episode 1:15:25

6M ago1:15:25

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Thank you to Mari Chandler and Brennan Schoenherr for coming onto the show to discuss Arthur the King. Listeners know Mari well as she is most definitely a Friend of the Pod. Brennan is a new name for TDZ Nation. A personal friend and (currently) a non-racer, Brennan brings a new and insightful perspective to our sport. Aside from the dog, he's the…

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Melding Minds and Mysteries: Discover the Benefits of Integrating Psychology with Shamanic Healing 40:54

7M ago40:54

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Merging Minds and Spirits Please don't hesitate to leave a comment here. An insightful dialogue between host John Moir and his guest, Diane Puchbauer, discussing the integration of psychology, shamanism, and the profound impact of horses on healing and personal growth. Diane shares her journey from a troubled relationship with horses in her youth t…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 10 - Mike Wattam 42:56

6M ago42:56

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In this episode we chat with actor Mike Wattam, the man who once posed the question "got any booze fort baby?" Learn how Mike and John Thomson narrowly diced with death whilst filming 'The Weekenders', find out about the brief and tumultuous career of boyband, Mandate and discover which award winning film director Mike was nearly on first name term…

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Mississippi Burning - Inspired by the Murders of James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner 59:57

7M ago59:57

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June, 1964. Three young men took part in Freedom Summer, a 3 month initiative to register black people in the South to vote. Then suddenly, they went missing. In 1988, director Alan Parker recreated these events in a phenomenal film that became nominated for Best Picture, and starred the talents of Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Gene Hackman.…

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Funk Pioneer Bernie Worrell: Musical Innovator 25:39

6M ago25:39

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Bernie Worrell (1944–2016) was a pioneering musician known for his innovative contributions to funk and rock music. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Worrell began playing piano at a young age and later studied at Juilliard and the New England Conservatory of Music. He rose to prominence as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic, where his groun…

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