Best Man Who Was Thursday Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 203 - FC Cincinnati wins! Down goes Minnesota United, bangers only! Kubo Man of the Match performance, bring on Nashville this weekend PLUS Listener questions answered! 1:45:51

3h ago1:45:51

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief relive the highs and lows of the Minnesota United beatdown at the hands of The FC on Wednesday. Two amazing goals to talk about and a few referee decisions as well. Is this the best lineup all year? In Part Two it's all Patreon questions including pizza talk and how to make a pre-match ritual more "Cincy". Finally in P…

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Martin Bester gives major Secret Sound clue 1:11

1h ago1:11

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Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound. To make things a little easier, Bester gave listeners a majorBy Jacaranda FM

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Ned Kelly: Australia's Notorious Outlaw 38:44

2h ago38:44

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Ned Kelly is a murdering, bank-robbing, Australian folk hero. What is the true history of this mythic figure? And how did an outlaw - or bushranger - rise up to become a symbol for a new nation? Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling are joined by Meg Foster, an award winning historian of banditry and author of Boundary Crossers: the hidden history of A…

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How Four Deaths During a Mutiny Shook CT 185 Years Ago 22:34

1h ago22:34

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A mutiny aboard a Spanish ship, La Amistad, occurred in 1839 resulting in four deaths. The ship would make its way to Long Island Sound where it was captured by a U.S. naval vessel. Onboard were 50 kidnapped Africans, who had been sold into slavery and who would have to undergo nearly two years of court cases to try to earn their freedom. This case…

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Getting a community-driven centre back on the road 9:46

1d ago9:46

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Good Morning Angels assisted Triest Training Centre, a centre that cares for people with intellectual disabilities with a donation of R100,000, to pay for the outstanding repairs on their minibus and to fill up the tank for a few trips.By Jacaranda FM

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257: EXPLORING AN ABANDONED PSYCH HOSPITAL | 22 True Scary Stories | EP 245 3:27:14

35m ago3:27:14

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This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about private investigators, Halloween parties & and abandoned psychiatric hospitals. HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT? LetsReadSubmissions@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON - ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/letsreadof…

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Comedian Jason Goliath calls out man who stood up Philicity Reeken 13:20

17h ago13:20

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South African comedian Jason Goliath joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his exciting new show, the local adaptation of the hit comedy dating series, 'Dating #NoFilter'. After Philicity Reeken shared a story of how a recent date stood her up, Goliath also called out the man who stood het up.…

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Ep 202 - Hell Was Real and The FC draws Columbus, taking the rivalry for the year! How does this team look going forward, the latest FC Cincinnati news, PLUS a Minnesota Preview! 2:11:13

2h ago2:11:13

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Kevin, Grayson (barely), and The Chief soak in the vibes after a fantastic performance against the Columbus Crew by FC Cincinnati. The makeshift backline looked good, Lucho went the whole game, and the Crew were losing their cool. What happens next, where does the team go from here? In Part Two it is MLS, FCC, and Cincinnati news! A famous film fes…

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Entrepreneur Miles Kubheka shares tips for starting your own business 16:48

1h ago16:48

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to one of this year's MANCOSA Business Breakfast in collaboration with Jacaranda FM speakers, Miles Kubheka.By Jacaranda FM

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Who was Jack the Ripper? The Prince (Suspect 1) 37:11

1h ago37:11

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Part 1/4. By investigating the men accused of being Jack the Ripper, we uncover dark truths about Victorian society - and our own. Why were these men, most of them almost certainly innocent, singled out as monsters? Today Anthony Delaney tells Maddy Pelling about how Prince Albert Victor, grandson to Queen Victoria, became suspected of being Jack t…

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The Game Of The Year Just Released | The Official Podcast 1:26:07

3d ago1:26:07

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Get 20% off your MeUndies order with free shipping: go to https://www.MEUNDIES.com/OFFICIALPOD Get 25% off your your Helix Mattress order and two free pillows: go to https://www.HELIXSLEEP.com/OFFICIAL Three close man friends gather around to talk about the greatest game ever made. This is the Official Podcast. Every Sunday morning. Links Below. TH…

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BELA Bill: Provincial government to choose schools' language policy 7:38

3h ago7:38

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to law expert and managing partner of HJW Attorneys, Megan Harrington Johnson, about the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.By Jacaranda FM

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Ep 201 - Chidozie Awaziem stops by to talk Hell is Real, FC Cincinnati, and the Queen City! Hell is Real preview blowout PLUS MLS and the latest on The FC! 2:07:08

7d ago2:07:08

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief find what little news they can around the league and around the team to talk about, plus a little USMNT conversation in Part One. And in Part Two it's FC Cincinnati center back Chidozie Awaziem talking about his time in Cincinnati, Obi's recruitment pitch, and his debut for Porto back in Portugal. And finally in Part T…

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Lost Colony of Roanoke: Mystery of England's First American Settlers 40:32

1d ago40:32

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The colonists of Roanoke Island in the 1580's were the very first English people to try to establish a permanent settlement in America. They completely disappeared. The only clue was the word 'CROATOAN' carved into a tree where they had been. What happened? Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined today by Misha Ewen, author of The Virginia Ven…

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You Couldn't See the Frightening Enemy - But You Could Certainly Hear Them 22:40

7d ago22:40

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This is the story of the unusual “Battle of Windham, CT” – a battle in the middle of a dark night when the residents couldn’t see what they were facing – they could only hear them. It happened during the French & Indian War and townspeople had been on edge. The exceptionally loud and ongoing noise that woke up the whole town was like nothing they h…

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Assisting children with burn scars after suffering scolding burns 14:44

2d ago14:44

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Good Morning Angels assisted the Avela Foundation to help children with laser treatment for their burn scars and support for their families with a donation of R105,000 - to cover their costs for three months.By Jacaranda FM

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256: THE OLD MAN WHO STALKED MY FAMILY | 24 True Scary Stories | EP 244 3:37:20

3d ago3:37:20

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This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about infamous abduction cases, hellish prison experiences & and how one old man developed an obsession with a stranger's family HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT? LetsReadSubmissions@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON - ►You…

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How Hard Can It Be to fake someone's work 16:31

3d ago16:31

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Martin Bester and the team tried to see how hard it could be to pretend to know everything about someone else's job.By Jacaranda FM

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Ep 200 - Hell is Real is Here! The latest news around FC Cincinnati, MLS leading up to Columbus this week PLUS In the 11, Out of the 18 1:38:09

4d ago1:38:09

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Kevin and The Chief take in how quiet FC Cincinnati has been this international break, and ask is this good? How hyped are we for Hell is Real? And do Columbus and Caleb Porter have points to make this weekend? A little referee talk, Cincinnati sports, and plenty more in this very unscripted episode. Timestamps: (12:40) - The latest FC Cincinnati a…

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Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow shares terrifying carjacking incident 31:24

4d ago31:24

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Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow stopped by the Jacaranda FM studio to talk to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the release of her debut book, 'A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label'.By Jacaranda FM

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Myth of the Minotaur: Half Man Half Bull 35:55

4d ago35:55

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The myth of the Minotaur has endured thousands of years for good reason... it's hard to forget! Today, Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story of King Minos of Crete, the monster in his maze, and the son of Athens that comes to kill it, thanks largely to the cunning of Princess Ariadne. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Charlotte Long. Enj…

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405: Meeting Boogie2988 In Real Life | The Official Podcast 1:41:37

5d ago1:41:37

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Get MintMobile for just 15 bucks a month: go to https://www.MINTMOBILE.com/OFFICIAL Get 10% off your Turtle Beach order today and level up your game: go to https://www.TURTLEBEACH.com/OFFICIAL and use code OFFICIAL Three close man friends gather around to talk about hitting Boogie with a water balloon. This is the Official Podcast. Every Sunday mor…

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Ep. 199 - Luca's Goal Measurement Confirms Record! Brandon Trame of the Den Tailgate joins to talk UC Football fan culture and early days of the FC. Plus, In the 11 - Out of the 18! 1:35:38

8d ago1:35:38

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The Chief and Grayson get official measurements on Luca Orellano's wonder-goal from this past weekend and it confirms some records have been broken. PRO gets deep in their feels with more cryptic tweets about ref assault. In Segment 2, Brandon Trame of "The Den Tailgate" joins to talk about UC sports fan culture and the overlap with FCC fan culture…

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The Black Death: The Deadliest Plague 48:37

8d ago48:37

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It was beyond Biblical in its horror. Around half of all Europeans are estimated to have died in the Black Death. Death ravaged towns and villages, castles and hovels. What did it feel like to live through this darkest of histories? Bestselling author Helen Carr guides Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling through disease, death and self-flagellation! …

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We Have the Bankrobber's Body, but his Grave Still Reads X-Y-Z 25:30

13d ago25:30

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His name is X-Y-Z. At least, that’s what’s on his gravestone in the town of Deep River. The man robbed a bank in 1899 and was shot dead during the attempt. The problem is that no one knows who he was. Perhaps the lady, dressed all in black, who put a flower on his grave each year on the anniversary of his death, knows his identity. But, nobody ever…

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You've been singing iconic "the Vengaboys is coming" wrong all this time 8:55

9d ago8:55

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Kim Sasabone, a member of the iconic music group Vengaboys, about their upcoming visit to South Africa for the 'Turn Back The Time' the globe’s biggest 90s show in Pretoria on 27 September.By Jacaranda FM

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Assisting a mother after the tragic loss of her daughter 8:26

9d ago8:26

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Charmaine is used to fighting all manner of battles for animals in need, but this weekend, an unthinkable tragedy struck this fearless fighter when Charmaine's best friend, biggest supporter and sister-in-arms, her daughter, Nikita, died in a car crash. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Charmaine with a donation towards the two outstanding v…

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255: I ESCAPED AN UBER KIDNAPPER | 27 True Scary Stories | EP 243 3:00:18

10d ago3:00:18

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This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about pizza delivery drivers, back to school experiences & one terrifying uber kidnapping encounter HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT? LetsReadSubmissions@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON - ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.co…

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Ep. 198 - FC Cincinnati Wins! The 4 game slide is OVER as FCC beats Montreal 4-1! Match recap and reactions PLUS USMNT roster news and In the 11 & Out of the 18! 1:55:48

11d ago1:55:48

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The Chief and Grayson celebrate FC Cincinnati's return to the win column with a 4-1 thrashing of CF Montreal. Luca Orellano shines with two goals, but the "third team" strikes revenge as both Miles Robinson and Ian Murphy pick up cards that will leave them suspended for Hell is Real. We break the match down. Plus, the USMNT will be returning to TQL…

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Macabre Death of Edgar Allan Poe 35:21

11d ago35:21

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Edgar Allan Poe was a poster boy for the macabre whose work thrilled readers throughout America and beyond. How did he end up in a gutter in Baltimore, delirious, and wearing clothes that were not his own? Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney through the mysterious death of a mysterious man. Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produce…

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404: The Most Expensive Flop | The Official Podcast 1:41:47

11d ago1:41:47

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Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free: go to https://www.EXPRESSVPN.com/OFFICIAL Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try for free: go to https://www.FITBOD.me/OFFICIAL Get 25% off all Helix mattress orders and two free pillows: go to https://www.HELIXSLEEP.com/OFFICIAL Three close man friends gather around to talk about the most expensive flop. T…

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Cilliers Brink's future as Tshwane mayor still uncertain 10:11

14d ago10:11

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink after a motion of no-confidence against him was temporarily withdrawn.By Jacaranda FM

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Ep 197 - FC Cincinnati isn't done! Teenage Hadebe signs with The FC, how does this change the team PLUS Montreal Preview and Listener Questions 2:11:09

15d ago2:11:09

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief take it all back, Albright isn't done and FC Cincinnati signs Teenage Hadebe as a free agent! What does his arrival mean for the rest of the season and maybe a peak into who might be here next year and who might be gone. In Part Two it's all Patreon questions including trips, championships, and NWSL. And in Part Three …

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Jesse Clegg unleashes new indie pop anthem, 'Hurricane' 4:21

15d ago4:21

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Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Jesse Clegg is back with his highly anticipated new single, 'Hurricane'.By Jacaranda FM

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Guess Martin Bester’s new Secret Sound for R50,000 1:04

15d ago1:04

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Breakfast with Martin Bester has R50,000 to give away on the brand-new Secret Sound.By Jacaranda FM

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Corpse Medicine: Eating Egyptian Mummies 35:20

15d ago35:20

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A skull a day! People ate people in the name of medicine across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Charles II kept powdered skull in a bag on his belt and mummified corpses were the greatest cure of all... but why? Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney visit the apothecary with guide Hannah Slajus, whose PhD was on human ingredients in medicinal re…

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Arsenic and Old Lace is Based on a True CT Murder Case 28:02

15d ago28:02

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The 1944 Cary Grant classic Arsenic and Old Lace is portrayed as a comedy involving two elderly women who poison inhabitants of their New York home. In fact, the story is based on the real-life drama that unfolded in the early 1900s in one of CT’s first nursing homes, located in Windsor. We’ll hear the extraordinary story of one of the state’s firs…

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An East Rand school community comes together for Juffrou Liebe 8:27

16d ago8:27

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Chanré Strydom is in Grade 7 and listens to Breakfast with Martin Bester every morning on her way to school with her sister and dad. She loves Good Morning Angels, and she loves her former maths teacher, Juffrou Liebe. When she heard that Juffrou Liebe Keyser needed help with an operation and medical treatment, she asked her dad, Corné, to write to…

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254: MY GRANDPA'S DARK SECRET | 21 True Scary Stories | EP 242 2:37:14

17d ago2:37:14

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This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about break-ins, secrets from grandparents & one insane late night stranger HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT? LetsReadSubmissions@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON - ►YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/letsreadofficial ► I…

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Martin Bester gave away R50,000 on the latest Secret Sound! 6:18

17d ago6:18

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On Monday, 26 August, one lucky listener walked away with R50,000 when they correctly guessed the Secret Sound. Listen to the winning moment and the Secret Sound reveal here.By Jacaranda FM

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This is why food items feel more expensive than ever 5:44

17d ago5:44

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to financial well-being economist Dr. Francois Stofberg about the rising food costs and the items you are paying the most for.By Jacaranda FM

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403: The Condom Kingdom | The Official Podcast 1:35:07

18d ago1:35:07

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Three close man friends gather around to talk about condoms. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Episode 403: Recorded 21/08/24 --- Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access: go to https://www.PATRE…

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Ep 196 - Defeat in Miami, FC Cincinnati needs help and The PostCast has answers! How to fix the team, Listener Questions, and In the 11, out of the 18! 2:17:16

18d ago2:17:16

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief decide they've had enough of the negativity, enough of the whining, and they've decided to be proactive. What is the problem (or problems) with FC Cincinnati right now and how can they be fixed? Plenty of candidates, lots of solutions. Then in Part Two the vibes are changed with Patreon Questions and In the 11, Out of …

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This is what was really in Dricus du Plessis' Monster can 8:30

18d ago8:30

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Rikus 'Radioraps' de Beer about Dricus du Plessis’ UFC 305 victory in Perth, Australia and what was really in his Monster can that had the internet buzzing.By Jacaranda FM

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Giggling Granny Serial Killer 34:24

18d ago34:24

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Picture a serial killer in your mind’s eye. What do you see... Is it your gran? Today is the story of one of America’s most notorious female serial killers: Nannie Doss, aka the Giggling Granny. She killed 11 people, four of which were husbands. This lead to her also being known as the Lonely Hearts Killer, due to her supposed search for love. This…

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Jo Black deel meer oor Dricus du Plessis wen-oomblik 6:51

21d ago6:51

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UFC-kampioen Dricus du Plessis het die hele wêreld aan die praat gehad nadat hy daarin geslaag het om sy titel te verdedig tydens sy lank verwagte geveg teen sy mededinger Israel Adesanya op Sondag. Deel van die bekende ondersteuners was die hele Springbok-span wat die naweek in Australia was vir hulle wedstryd teen die Wallabies waar hulle 30-12 g…

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'In-Sho-Sho' King Price Competition: Win up to R6,000 by guessing this week's featured sports hero 0:10

27d ago0:10

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If you’re a sports fan or just really good at recognising voices, you could win yourself up to R6000 with Jacaranda FM and King Price. Every Thursday between 07:00 and 08:00, Breakfast with Martin Bester will play you a quote by a famous sporting figure. All you have to do is correctly guess who it is, WhatsApp the words “KING PRICE” to 084 850 094…

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Ep 195 - Inter Miami awaits! How does Chris Albright view this team, the window, and championship "windows"? We say so-long to a Cincinnati legend and so much more! 1:39:51

27d ago1:39:51

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief sit down right as news broke that Joey Votto announced his retirement. Saying goodbye to a Cincinnati legend but also how his career impacts how we as Cincinnati sports fans view championship windows. Part One is all about the press conference Chris Albright gave about FC Cincinnati, the window, transfer targets, and s…

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Salem Witch Trials: Interrogation & Torture 53:25

22d ago53:25

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The second part of our story on the Salem Witch Trials. Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling inside the courtroom as unbelievable stories of witchcraft are told and a terrifying power dynamic reveals itself, which ultimately ends in innocent souls being sent to their deaths. The drama is brought to life thanks to the acting talents of Carolina Hoyos…

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The CT Compromise: Without It, We'd Have No Country 20:33

30d ago20:33

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The only founding father who signed all four of the original documents forming the new United States was Connecticut’s Roger Sherman. Not only was he one of five members of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence, but he brokered the so-called Connecticut Compromise, breaking a logjam that paved the way for the adoption of the U.…

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