Best Linesmen Podcasts (2024)

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# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington. 57:42

3d ago57:42

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Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links: Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist faith Books by Steve Edington Summary Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universal…

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# 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good 1:20:54

13d ago1:20:54

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Speaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more. LINKS: Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We Have The Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate Science When Science Journals Become Activists Wildfire Interdisciplina…

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# 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner. 1:31:24

18d ago1:31:24

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Good links: Don Usner's website Big Creek Reserve Ken Norris In The Rough Land To The South If you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock! Some of the people mentioned: Linus Pauling Lucille Packard The Harlan Family Alisa Fineman Sam, Frank and Walter Trotter…

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Who Wants To Be A Ref? 22:31

25d ago22:31

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Recently retired NHL referee Kevin Pollock picks up a new gig as the Ontario Hockey Association’s Director of Officiating, summer camps are underway including the NHL’s second trip to Europe for a Summer Officiating Combine and the upcoming NHL Officiating Exposure Combine in Buffalo. NHL stripes are keeping busy with their owne camps and charitabl…

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# 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston 1:42:26

26d ago1:42:26

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A history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston. LINKS The Hermits of Big Sur Website The Books by Paula Huston Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the Day Support the Show. _________________________________________________ Th…

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# 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur! 1:19:46

1M ago1:19:46

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In 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her. Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening! BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Mi…

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It's Over! 24:32

2M ago24:32

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After 259 days and 1,400 games, the 2023-24 NHL season is finally over! We look back at Games 6 and 7 of the Stanley Cup Final: Game 6: The Edmonton Oilers win a critical offside challenge against the Florida Panthers. That one took guts... but should we even be reviewing plays that close? What about 'the spirit of the rule'? Where's the line? Also…

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No Call in the Cup Final?! No Way! 20:39

2M ago20:39

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On this week's #RefsPodcast, we roll through Games 4 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers! Game 4: Edmonton's Darnell Nurse has a kneeing major penalty downgraded to a two-minute minor... but was there embellishment on the play? And can we make a rule change that'll help the refs when there is? No pena…

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Stayin' Alive? 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Is this the final day for the Stanley Cup Final? Can the Edmonton Oilers stay alive? With the Florida Panthers holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, we look back at what's happened thus far in the Cup Final. Game 1: Oilers' Henrique boards Panthers' Ekman-Larsson, Sam Bennett runs over Connor McDavid, and Sergei Bobrovsky gets a whistle with…

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# 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

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New Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth Weiss Elizabeth at the Heterodox Academy Recent article in the NY Post Magnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a referral to the…

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Stanley Cup Final Countdown 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Heading into the Stanley Cup Final this week on the #RefsPodcast, with a look at the officials selected to work the championship series between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Expect things to tighten up as penalty minutes are down and power plays are at a premium late in the playoffs. Did the officials miss a penalty on Edmonton Oilers c…

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# 97 Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell 2:02:19

2M ago2:02:19

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Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell (episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority) I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / Stephanie Ann Rig…

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Mr. Referee, Downgrade This Call! 21:26

3M ago21:26

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This week on the #RefsPodcast, we discuss a pair of major penalties that were downgraded after officials' review. The Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov had a major penalty reduced to a minor for hit on Rangers’ Alex Wennberg and the Rangers’ Jacob Trouba saw his elbowing major on Florida’s Evan Rodrigues dropped to a minor… neither with any explanation as t…

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Where's Wes? 20:16

3M ago20:16

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This week on the #RefsPodcast, we ask: Where's Wes McCauley? Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid takes an overtime high-sticking penalty that was confirmed via review... but was another penalty missed? Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle gives a little 'How do you do' to Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad's undercarriage, with no penalty or fine.…

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# 96 Iguana John speaks about his early life. 33:20

3M ago33:20

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We lost Iguana John Thursday morning, May 23. He died from heart failure at the Community Hospital. John was born John Carlin in January of 1956. Many of us here in Big Sur have been touched by John. He did indeed have an Iguana on his shoulder for many years. Both his parents were deaf so John signed fluent ALS (American sign language). He lived f…

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Situation Room: "No goals." 27:27

3M ago27:27

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No goal! We’ve got no goal after Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs saves a puck with his glove that might have been over the line… but a good goal for the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett after he cross-checked Charlie Coyle into Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman. We also have some goaltender interference on the Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovs…

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# 95 Dave Nelson: Father, Husband, Naturalist & Big Sur Neighbor... 1:25:30

3M ago1:25:30

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Some of the people and places we touch on: Jeff Norman Peter Cummings Gary Breschini Trudy Haversat Terry Jones Alfred Kroeber J.P. Harrington The Rat Creek Fire Fort Hunter Liggett Butterflies in Big Sur Big Sur Watersheds Fair Watershed as an idea/concept CB-handles: The Green Pea The Hook Red Tail Sticky Wicket Big Sur thirty years from now THAN…

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Everything Running Smoothly 21:44

3M ago21:44

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On this week’s #RefsPodcast, we’ve got big hits, mega misconducts, and… who’s that ref? Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn goes unpenalized for a hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews - even after a ref review, Carolina Hurricanes’ Tony DeAngelo gets two for a hit on Will Cuylle of the New York Rangers, more goaltender collisions at Canes/R…

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Tangled Up in Blue Paint) 29:22

4M ago29:22

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It's all about the blue paint as Nashville Predators’ Michael McCarron gets fined for goaltender interference after running over Casey DeSmith of the Vancouver Canucks, and two Tampa Bay Lightning goals get wiped out due to goaltender interference. Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich is in the blue when he catches the puck… but his glove goe…

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# 94 The California Skywatcher: A conversation with author William Selby 1:42:07

3M ago1:42:07

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Where to find the best weather forecast and why it is always right. What about the Big Sur weather? Will we survive the upcoming weather? Plus many more questions answered by: Author and Earth Scientist William Selby! www.rediscoveringthegoldenstate.com >>>>>>>>>> National Weather Service Bjorn Lomborg Support the Show. ____________________________…

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Everything is Happening 23:16

4M ago23:16

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Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings gets only two minutes for a low hit on the Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais, and the New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin sees a major penalty call rescinded after his hit on Washington Capitals' forward T.J. Oshie. Also on the latest #RefsPodcast, we've got two too-many-men penalties -- one at Rangers vs. Caps …

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# 93 My Father Shot a Tiger: Talking about Nagaland with Easterine Kire 1:24:02

4M ago1:24:02

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Easterine Kire Nagaland Sky is My Father by Easterine Kire Naga Voices from the War, a presentation by Easterine Kire __________ Early impressions of Nagaland / short video Talking to you from a rooftop in Viswema / short video __________ Languages disappearing __________ Writers we mention: Chinua Achebe, Nigeria Ngugi wa Thiongo, Nigeria Amos Tut…

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The Tortured Officials Department 27:03

4M ago27:03

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We hereby conduct this week's Scouting the Refs Podcast... The playoff officials working the next fortnight's games are out! Referee Mike Sullivan is... ready for it as he makes his NHL debut; Kevin Shattenkirk is guilty as sin for stickwork from the bench; refs would've, should've, could've called a penalty for Habs' Slafkovsky's stick flip, Flyer…

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You Pucked Up! 21:25

4M ago21:25

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby calls out a linesman, referee Steve Kozari is injured in a collision with Tampa Bay Lightning’s Haydn Fleury, two new NHL referees make their league debuts as Graedy Hamilton and Stephen Hiff take the ice, with two more waiting for their starts. We’ve got a goal line stand at Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurr…

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# 92 How did it begin...did I meet "Headhunters?" Why, and how, did I travel up into these hills. 52:26

4M ago52:26

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An unusual episode recorded in Dibrugarh, Shiyong and Mokokchung. Town and villages in NE India. Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymil…

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Communication Breakdown 24:00

5M ago24:00

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We've got a communication breakdown in Montreal as a Canadiens goal against the Florida Panthers is confirmed - then overturned due to a miscommunication between the Situation Room and the on-ice officials. (At least they got the call right!) Player Safety had a busy week, with Minnesota Wild's Hartman suspended for throwing a stick at a referee, M…

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Egregious Hits, Penalties, and Offsides 26:53

5M ago26:53

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Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Ken Daniels joins Todd and Josh to discuss a revolutionary change to the offside rule that would increase scoring, reduce Coach's Challenges, and expand the size of the offensive zone. The NHL's Department of Player Safety issues a six-game suspension to Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson for an egregious high stick - whi…

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# 91 Listening to Whales breathe! A conversation with Kerri Frangioso, a scientist who does most of her research in the wild of Big Sur. 2:05:40

5M ago2:05:40

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Kerri Frangioso / Rizzo Lab. Kerri Frangioso / UC Davis Plant Pathology / Davis Sudden Oak Death Task Force >>>>>>> The Jade Festival Big Creek Reserve White Stag >>>>>>> Sudden Oak Blitz, April 29th Essalen Tribe Soberanes Fire Telephone Landline Satellite the ‘Hoist’ 280 plots! Prudoe Bay Costa Rica Food supplies Fire prevention Gardening Water a…

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EBUL Alert! 23:10

5M ago23:10

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Move, ref! Get out the way! Get out the way! Unintentional zebra hunting this week, as linesmen Tommy Hughes, Steve Barton, and Dan Kelly all find themselves on the receiving end of some unintentional contact; referee Chris Schlenker gets a primary assist; Mark Shewchyk steps up as the EBUL (Emergency Backup Linesman); and an unfortunate collision …

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# 90 Israel and Gaza. Perspectives on the war in Gaza from Sweden. 1:18:36

5M ago1:18:36

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I have Magnus Norell and Ricki Neuman, both from Sweden, with me for this episode. We are talking about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. Magnus Norell Ricki Neuman >>>>>>> I mention: Raja Shehadeh. Yossi Klein Halevi (We carry titles by both Shehadeh and Halevi at the Library) Sderot Support the Show. ___________________________________________…

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Torts Goes Tilt and Overtime Shenanigans 25:01

5M ago25:01

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Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella gets ejected by referee Wes McCauley, then refuses to leave, resulting in a two-game suspension along with a $50,000 fine. New York Rangers' Matt Rempe gets a major, a game, and a four-game suspension for elbowing New Jersey Devils' Jonas Siegenthaler, while Ottawa Senators' Parker Kelly sits for two. …

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# 89 SMOKESCREEN | Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests and Our Climate 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

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A conversation with the author Chad Hanson, PhD The short musical intro is: CANYON live at Nepenthe’s Halloween Bal Masqué 2002. Important links for further information: The John Muir Project Big Sur Fire Fire Adapted Big Sur Fire in Paradise, PBS, Frontline Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a produ…

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Disappointed... but Not Surprised 20:57

6M ago20:57

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On this week's Scouting the Refs Podcast: Longtime NHL referee Tom Kowal heads to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, the NHL's Department of Player Safety issues fines to Minnesota Wild's Mats Zuccarello and Nashville Predators' Michael McCarron, and a suspension to Calgary Flames defenseman Martin Pospisil. No call, no fine after Colorado Avalanche's Jos…

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Blades of Glory 19:53

6M ago19:53

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We’ve got coach conflicts as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe gets kicked out and Buffalo Sabres bench boss Don Granato puts his team down two men. A power outage at Lightning/Flyers, Hill keeps one skate blade in the crease, review rules a legal check for Trocheck, the PWHL brings back the ref cam – and hands out a major penalty and ejection…

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Was That the Call of the Year? 21:09

6M ago21:09

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New York Rangers' Matt Rempe gets ejected for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey Devils' Nathan Bastian, but don't expect a suspension. From the same game, defenseman Jacob Trouba delivers a legal hit, and Bastian gets away with instigating a fight in return. Islanders head coach Patrick Roy fails in his first Coach's Challenge in New York …

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# 88 California (& Big Sur) Snakes & How To Find Them 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

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To Mom & Pop, who brought me up to believe I could become anything. I don’t think they meant a snake biologist. But here we are... / E. Taylor >>>>>>> A conversation with Dr Emily Taylor about snakes and her upcoming book: California Snakes & How To Find Them. >>>>>>> Professor of Biological Sciences Interim Associate Dean, Bailey College of Scienc…

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# 87 Sam Goldeen. From the Ukraine, via the Panama land crossing, to Big Sur! 1:05:17

6M ago1:05:17

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Sam Goldeen lived for many years on Partington Ridge in Big Sur. He loved it here and "A Big Sur Podcast" is proud of having his voice be part of what we have to share! Sam's obituary in the Pine Cone. Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support f…

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The Puck's Not Dead Yet! 21:10

6M ago21:10

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So, Ridly Grieg did a thing. Then Morgan Rielly did a thing. And then Player Safety did a thing. Now Rielly has appealed that thing. DOPS hands out $10k in fines to the Boston Bruins, with Matt Grzelcyk getting a major penalty and a fine for spearing the Caps' Max Pacioretty and goaltender Linus Ullmark picking up a fine for high-sticking Tampa Bay…

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Mandatory Minimums 21:57

6M ago21:57

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Breaking down the three-game suspension to Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brendan Dillon for his it on Pittsburgh Penguins' Noel Acciari. Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment picks up a fine for an unpenalized hit on the Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe, while Calgary Flames defenseman Martin Pospisil gets ejected for a crosscheck to the face of Boston B…

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Can The Officials Actually Do That? 26:12

7M ago26:12

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This week on the #RefsPodcast: A crazy situation from Canucks vs. Blue Jackets, where it looked like the officials changed the call - and the penalized player - via video review... which they're not exactly allowed to do. Todd and Josh also break down the No Goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs after goaltender interference from William Nylander cancel…

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# 86 Jaime DeAngulo: The Old Coyote of Big Sur 51:24

7M ago51:24

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A conversation with Andrew Schelling and Mary Kerr. Please make a Reservation for the event on February 24 LINKS: The recorded Indian Tales from KPFA Jaime DeAngulo Franz Boas Alfred Kroeber Carl Jung Mabel Dodge Luhan Yanko Varda Edward Sapir Music clip: KÁRUK "LUCK SONG" - Brian Tripp, Káruk Artist Support the Show. ______________________________…

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Everybody Missed It! 23:28

7M ago23:28

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This week on the #RefsPodcast, a Pittsburgh player is wrongly incarcerated after the Penguins score an own goal while shorthanded -- Todd and Josh break down what exactly happened on this play. Also coming up this week: Player Safety springs into action with suspensions to Seattle Kraken's Yanni Gourde and Florida Panthers forward William Lockwood,…

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# 85 FUEL FOR THOUGHT! Is removing vegetation keeping us safe from fire? A conversation with Richard Halsey. 54:01

7M ago54:01

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Richard Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute and an activist concerned about the way that we approach fire safety. We have a conversation that may raise some questions (and eyebrows) about how we protect our homes from fire. About the Lawsuit against CalFire >>>>>>> Alternative? Monterey Fire Safe Council. Catastrophic Wildf…

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# 84 Butterflies of Big Sur and Monterey County. 1:12:00

7M ago1:12:00

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A conversation with Jan Austin and Chris Tenney authors and photographers of the recently published BUTTERFLIES of Monterey County. montereybutterflies.online The Book >>>>>>>>>>> North American Butterfly Association >>>>>>>>>>> Episode photo by Jan Austin Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a product…

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A Lot of Touching 20:12

7M ago20:12

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This week on the Scouting the Refs Podcast: Two goals at Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames that required a second look -- one for a missed hand pass and another for a kick to a stick and in. Todd and Josh break down both plays, along with a goal from Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman called back for an offside, some mid-air stickwork by Montreal Can…

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Two Too Many Men 21:17

7M ago21:17

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Two too many men on the ice penalties at the same time - something the NHL hasn't seen in over a decade. How does that happen? Plus, the PWHL's first all-female officiating crew, linesman Steve Barton gets bloodied but stays in the game, no goal for the Flyers... but that's okay, it wouldn't have counted anyway. Also, T…

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# 83 A conversation with Corinne & John Handy of Treebones! 1:06:52

7M ago1:06:52

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Treebones Resort Pacific Yurts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles >>>>> Thank you John and Corinne! Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller…

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Catch and Release 26:33

8M ago26:33

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Arizona Coyotes' Jason Zucker suspended for boarding Florida Panthers' Nick Cousins, but nothing for the Cousins hit on Valimaki; Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman fined for avenging an injury to Kirill Kaprizov with a high stick to Winnipeg Jets' Cole Perfetti, New York Rangers' kickin' old school on a Chris Krieder skate …

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# 82 Wishing everyone a boring 2024! 14:10

8M ago14:10

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Thanks to Martin Gurri and Discourse Magazine for allowing me to share Mr Gurri's article. Here's a link to the published version on Discourse website. Listen to episode 55 with Martin Gurri Visit: Martin Gurri Discourse Magazine Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Mem…

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Holidays with the Husebys 31:56

8M ago31:56

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It’s a pre-holiday extravaganza on the Scouting the Refs Podcast. Linesmen Chad and Cody Huseby join us to talk about their unexpected NHL debuts one year ago this week. Plus, New Jersey Devils’ Akira Schmid crosses the line, Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak picks up five, refs get run over, the Detroit Red Wings watch the penalty clock, the Montreal …

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