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A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. Marion Barter, the former wife of Australian soccer great Johnny Warren, went missing in 1997. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are bizarre. Her daughter has never given up hope of finding her. This is her quest.
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The best way I can describe myself is I have big brother energy. I’m protective and supportive. I want what’s best for everyone around me always. To give it a gamer spin that also puns my own name we get Big Brother Manna. This a podcast where I will have on a guest and give them a space to talk what’s on their mind, be supported and promote their endeavors. Hopefully giving both the guest and my listeners a heartfelt and genuine conversation to feel good about afterwards. Nerd culture, musi ...
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I'm going to be, pun intended, direct. Major technical difficulties were involved in this episode. More than I even realized before I went to do the light editing I thought it needed. A lot of them are video but as you will notice some of them are audio as well. I decided to post it anyway. It was fun, and genuine, and a shame the quality isn't bet…
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As you can see from the title. It's just me alone this week. Not comfortable calling it episode 5 when it wasn't produced the way I intended. It's about community not about me. However, I wanted to put out something and I did say some important things on my mind, as well as get a little silly. It's very ranty and I apologize for that. Hopefully wil…
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On this new episode of Big Brother Manna I have on a friend from the internet (but very much so still a friend) gamer and game reviewer, AndresPlays. Andres was a blast to talk to because like me he values the importance of forming your own healthy opinion and standing by it. He also like me values the importance of mental health. We are gamers so …
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On this episode of Big Brother Manna I have on an actual brother. Beach Volleyball pro player and coach Alexx Amylon. In an episode that again has accidentally doubled in length we talk video gaming, board gaming, music, influences, mental health awareness, taking action and the benefits of rewiring your outlook on life. Also as a bonus I show off …
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Checking in with an old friend content creator PosllaTV. What was meant to be a 45 minute mental health check in turned into a two hour conversation. Poslla and I talk about gaming, music, tv and honestly just about everything before we even got deep into the nitty gritty of our mental health struggles and victories. We talk goals and setbacks, per…
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Hello, my name is Johnny or as I am called on the internet: What That Meowth Do. Meowth for short. I am a gamer, musician, a sport fan, and above all else a mental health advocate. This is the "episode 0" if you will of my new podcast which will become a mental health forum and safe space for gamers, athletes, musicians, creators and all nerds ever…
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The Lady Vanishes book can be found here: The Lady Vanishes by Alison Sandy | The next bestselling Australian true crime book based on the popular podcast series, for fans of I CATCH KILLERS, THE WIDOW OF WALCHA and DIRTY JOHN | 9781460765135 | Booktopia The Lady Vanishes: The next bestselling Australian true crime book based on the popular podcast…
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If you've ever said "Games are getting too expensive" are you talking about games you care about that matter, random hyped expensive trash, or the cost of trying to own literally every video game? The best games to collect are more affordable than virtually any other hobby, especially if your goal isn't to buy EVERYTHING. You'll never own a Babe Ru…
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We're talking about every collecting category except video games: coins, stamps, comics, toys, cereal, etc. and what the best video game things in those categories are that come to mind. Over 3 minutes of research was done looking up video game related Funko Pop prices for this episode before we couldn't take it anymore.…
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After all of the searching and heartache, the hunt for answers leads to a court room in Sydney, where Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan reveals what she believes happened to Marion Barter. What the findings mean and what the future holds for Sally, as the The Lady Vanishes team say goodbye after a 5 year podcast investigation. Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danl…
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Emotions are in overdrive with just days until the State Coroner delivers her findings into Marion’s disappearance. Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards gives her final assessment of the case, and how you can help one of Ric Blum’s victims. Plus, some BIG news from The Lady Vanishes team. Fundraiser for Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois.https://schoo…
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We are here to reiterate that unless you have a plan to corner a collectibles market, drive hype and speculation, and sell at a price determined by your business plan, you are not INVESTING in video games by filling your room up with boxes of PS2 games that might be worth more one day. Also maybe max your 401k and take stock of how those $10-20 pur…
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McDonalds is one of the most American things ever, but the Famicom game Donald Land is a whole McDonalds platformer that never got released in America. We're talking about western licenses that never got western releases. You know, the import stuff you can look at and go "I can't read Japanese but at least I know what Back to the Future is!".…
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Our deep dive on Ric Blum continues as we learn more about who he is and the trail of destruction he's left in his wake. Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Look Out - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Walking into Darkness - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Unnatural Situation by Kev…
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Disgraced former Beattie Government health minister Gordon Nuttall was sentenced to 14 years for corruption and perjury. Until now he hasn’t been allowed to tell his story without the very real threat of going back to jail. Now he is lifting the lid on Queensland’s most high profile political scandal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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Evelyn retraces her steps to the beginning, when her mother met and married Willy Wouters, aka Ric Blum. And we chase down leads that yield stunning information about Mr Blum and about Marion. Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com The Order’s Theme - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Round That Corner - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Count…
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Or as good as it might realistically get. Near term economic uncertainty aside, we're discussing some current and future factors that might have us looking back on today and saying "I wish I bought that before it blew up". Tools, charts, and ease of access to detailed information are unusually poor but there are numerous startups trying to improve …
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Alison, Evelyn and the Spotlight crew travel to Luxembourg, where colleagues Tom and Yannick reveal what they’ve uncovered, and we catch up with the brave woman who rejected Ric Blum’s advances and witnessed some very strange behaviour. Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Crime Thriller Podcast by Dave Deville Free downl…
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Some parents leave their children an inheritance, Ric Blum left his daughter Evelyn a debt worth millions of francs. Plus, we feature the gripping interview of Liam Bartlett speaking to Ghislaine Danlois, who claims Mr Blum left her more than 300,000 Euros poorer. Music Credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com My Belgian Rose: Elli…
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Alison and Sally meet with Evelyn, the daughter of Ric Blum, before Alison and Evelyn travel to Belgium to unravel more of her father’s intricate past. Spotlight, Seven’s current affairs show, captures the incredible new developments. Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https…
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Sally reflects on the new evidence revealed in court; an old friend of Marion’s speaks out… plus could another woman have had a close call with Ric Blum? Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Troublemaker Theme - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Countdown - Myuu https://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Breaking News 3 by Sascha End…
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A stuttering and stumbling Ric Blum comes under pressure, as lawyers seek an explanation about comments he made for the first time in court. Plus - Mr Blum's response to the evidence of new witnesses. Thanks to Alliance Française de Brisbane afbrisbane.com Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Final Step by Rafael Krux Lin…
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The inquest into the disappearance of Marion Barter resumes, with two women in their 90s - the star witnesses. So determined are they to have their voices heard and their stories told, they get up in the middle of the night in Europe to recount their interactions with Ric Blum. Music credits: Theme: Identity Crisis - Myuu - thedarkpiano.com Final S…
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