Best Matthew Schultz Podcasts (2024)

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 297 - The Two Kyles (with guest Ethan Sears) 2:05:12

2d ago2:05:12

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Mike and Dan look back at Kyle Okposo's Stanley Cup and Kyle MacLean's new contract before looking ahead to the NHL Draft and free agency with Ethan Sears of the NY Post. With the Panthers' 2-1 victory over Edmonton in Game 7, their long-suffering fans can finally feel some relief, while we can chuckle at the Oilers' failure, ESPN's issues and how …

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Episode 143 - Muppet Babies, Season 3, Episodes 7-9 (1986) 1:36:44

7d ago1:36:44

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You might think two Muppet Babies episodes in a row is a bad thing, but look at it this way: it's character building. If you can suffer through this show, you can do anything. ANd you don't even have to watch it OR edit hours long episodes about it! Episodes covered: Fozzie's Family Tree, The Daily Muppet, Scooter's Uncommon Cold Check out http://k…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 52 - Live at Offside NYC 1:03:29

8d ago1:03:29

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On March 30, 2024 at the new Offside NYC in Manhattan, Mike and Dan were joined by listeners to hear their stories of their favorite Weird Islanders. We were gifted with tales of getting a Weird Islander jersey recognized in the desert, running into actual Islanders on Caribbean beaches, and rival neighbors preying on our loyalty, as well as with a…

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Country Club Atmosphere (Sample) - The Islanders are Cricket's Team 12:34

11d ago12:34

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In this special free sample of our latest episode of Country Club Atmosphere, Mike talks about how the NHL and the Islanders managed to seep into his time at the T20 Cricket World Cup games played at Eisenhower Park in the last couple of weeks. He tells us why ex-cricket players make better on-air talent than ex-NHL players, how one visiting journa…

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Episode 143 - Muppet Babies, Season 3, Episodes 4-6 (1986) 1:40:02

14d ago1:40:02

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Time to face facts, we're less a Muppet podcast and more a Muppet Babies podcast at this point. Sorry everyone! Episodes covered: Muppets in Toyland, The Muppet Broadcasting Company, Kermit Goes to Washington Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work…

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Monthly Mail Bag podcast - June 2024 (Sample) 32:53

16d ago32:53

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Enjoy this sample of June's Monthly Mail Bag podcast. Here, we look at sad fanbases, the death of Capfriendly, celebs at Islanders games and the least worst name choice for the NHL's newest team. Later, we tackle some different possible timelines for the Islanders, body switching, time travelling and uses for a few other super powers. We also discu…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 51 - Olli Jokinen (with guest David Skurnik) 1:09:26

21d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Joined by David Skurnik of Skurnik Wines and The Pinot Project, Mike and Dan remember the short Long Island stint of "superstar journeyman" Olli Jokinen. Jokinen arrived and left in two of the worst trades in Islanders history. In between, he was ridiculed by his general manager, dismissed by fans, endured long slumps and trade rumors, and only fin…

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Confidence 52:49

24d ago52:49

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Do you struggle with insecurities? Are you tired of trying to fake it until you make it? If so, join us as we discuss confidence.By Rory O'Toole & Matthew Schultz

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Episode 142 - Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024) 2:03:43

25d ago2:03:43

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The boys find themselves violently ripped out of 1986 in order to discuss the new Disney+ documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man. Are there surprises in store, or have Sam and Matt learned everything there is to know about Jim and more in the process of recording 141 episodes of Kermitment? Either way, sometimes it's just nice to take a step back and loo…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 296 - Indescribable Relief 1:47:44

25d ago1:47:44

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Mike and Dan take a deep breath as the Rangers get eliminated from the playoffs, opening the door for the first ever edition of "Ranger Piece Theater." We do some dramatic readings of Blueshirts postmortems and examine how a fanbase that is catered to almost exclusively by the NHL's biggest broadcast partners somehow still seems to feel they are be…

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Episode 141 - Muppet Babies, Season 3, Episodes 1-3 (1986) 1:44:47

28d ago1:44:47

1:44:47

It's Muppet Babies time again... it's always Muppet Babies time these days, it feels like... can you believe we started talking about this show almost exactly a year ago and we aren't even 1/3 of the way through? Kind of makes you want to puke, eh? Episodes covered: Pigerella, The Best Friend I Never Had, The Weirdo Zone Check out http://kermitment…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 295 - A Multi-Leg Thing 58:23

1M ago58:23

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In their Rangers-free zone, Mike and Dan discuss the recent trade the Islanders made with the Chicago Blackhawks that netted them an extra second round pick and some flexibility this offseason. Through a swap of first rounders, the Islanders received a well-traveled group of assets that could help them get rid of an onerous contract (whether they n…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 50 - Weirdest Islander of the Year 2024 (with guest Jon Zella) 1:14:10

1M ago1:14:10

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Along with Nassaumen Hockey's Jon Zella, Mike and Dan crown the first ever Weirdest Islander of the Year per the results of a listener vote. While several had the qualifications (less than 50 games played for the Islanders this season), only one man truly epitomized what makes a Weird Islander, with a long NHL tenure on other teams, a notable arriv…

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Episode 140 - Labyrinth, Inside the Labyrinth, and more! (1986) 2:31:06

1M ago2:31:06

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In this week's bonus-sized episode, the boys are transported to a magical maze by a weird-sexy sorcerer and the only way they can get out is by talking about Jim Henson's final theatrical film, Labyrinth, for exactly 2 hours and 31 minutes! Can they save their baby brother?! Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! There'…

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Budgets 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

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Are you wasting all your hard-earned cash on frivolous expenses like food, shelter and healthcare? If so, join us to learn how you can better keep a budget!By Rory O'Toole & Matthew Schultz

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BONUS: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - May 2024 25:32

1M ago25:32

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A free sample of our marathon Mail Bag for May! In this short bonus episode, we answer questions about newest Islander Maxim Tsyplakov, the constantly overlooked Brock Nelson, the legacy of Uncle Leo and where the Hudson Line stops next. To hear the full two hour-plus episode, head over to Patreon.com/IslandersAnxiety and sign up for our Country Cl…

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Careers In Conservation, with Levi Day 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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Reid joins Levi Day, a conservation leadership program manager, to discuss career pathways for folks with an interest in conservation. Levi is an avid upland hunter and bird dog owner, as well as a lifelong educator. Levi manages Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Journey to Conservation Careers (J2CC) program, a national, online initiative aime…

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Reclaiming Internal Authority - Esther Joy Goetz 45:59

1M ago45:59

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We tend to look for answers outside ourselves. From books. Church. From friends or family. Even from society. We are called deeper, to sink down inside ourselves, where what we need is intertwined with what the Divine has to offer us. The place where we can trust and rest and then go and do. (Esther Goetz) Our guest this week is our very own Esther…

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Episode 139 - The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986) 1:53:57

1M ago1:53:57

1:53:57

At long last we meet Bean Bunny when we watch the little-known TV special he debuted in! But does it deserve to be little-know? Hope you have two hours, cause that's how long it's going to take you to find out! Much longer than the special even is! Oops! Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! There's a new shirt to buy!…

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Islanders Anxiety - Master Leaf Theatre Special 1:08:43

1M ago1:08:43

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By popular (?) demand, we present a special standalone episode of an Islanders Anxiety favorite, dramatic readings of articles about the Toronto Maple Leafs. This time, we focus on the work of Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, "the Charles Dickens of Master Leaf Theatre," whose descriptions of the sorrow and misery of the Leafs' bleak house are as admi…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 294 - Nothing Really Happens 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

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Mike and Dan talk about about how there's nothing to talk about regarding the Islanders, before turning their attention to division rivals facing each other in a playoff series. So far, the offseason news for the Islanders has consisted of signing a third string goalie out of Sweden and Matt Martin having a birthday dinner at an Italian restaurant.…

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Giving Up God - Sarah Henn Hayward 58:56

2M ago58:56

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“We are meaning-making machines. Chaos is uncomfortable, and thinking that everything that happens to us is due to random chance feels cold and impersonal. The brain seeks out patterns and order when they are not necessarily present.” Sarah Henn Hayward Our guest this week is Sarah Henn Hayward. Sarah is a mom of two, an author and our first self-p…

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Ep52 - Stephen Hatch: Spiritual Growth Through Nature Photography 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Stephen Hatch; a contemplative teacher, thinker, photographer, and writer, as he shares his deep connection with nature and how photography can help us connect with the oneness of life. He emphasises the importance of silence and beauty in nature and how it can inspire interior love and joy. Much of Stephen's inspi…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 49 - Jörgen Jönsson (with guest Patrik Bexell) 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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With Mike under the weather, Dan is joined by Canadiens prospects and Swedish hockey expert Patrik Bexell to discuss Jörgen Jönsson, brother of Islanders’ defenseman Kenny Jonsson and a European star with a brief stay in North America. After winning just about everything he could in his home country, Jörgen spent one partial season on Long Island, …

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It's Not Complicated - Malynda Hale 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate. - Malynda Hale Malynda Hale, mom, activist, singer, author and actress, is our guest this week. Malynda uses her voice through her music and social media presence as an educating activist to effect change within social justice, female empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, the Black Lives Matter movement…

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Episode 138 - Fraggle Rock, Season 4, Episodes 10-13 (1986) 1:46:21

2M ago1:46:21

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This week we finish off the weird half-season that is Fraggle Rock's 4th season with a quartet of episodes, just like old times! Episodes covered: Red's Blue Dragon, Wonder Mountain, Space Frog Follies, and Boober Gorg Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! There's a new shirt to buy! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 293 - We Gave It Everything 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

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Mike and Dan examine the Islanders clean out day interviews and exalt in an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre. While most of the players sounded similar and stuck to familiar talking points, a few stood out for either their emotion or perspective. We also had the pleasure of hearing from Lou Lamoriello earlier than normal, which was a direct shot…

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Ep52 - Ellie MacDonald: The Therapeutic Benefits of Mindful Photography 48:47

2M ago48:47

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In this conversation, Kim Grant speaks with Ellie MacDonald, as she shares her journey into mindful photography and how it has transformed her life. She discusses the practice of mindful photography, the benefits it offers, and the connection between mindfulness and photography. Ellie also talks about her studies in mindfulness and compassion, her …

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 292 - An Appropriately Cruel Ending 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Mike and Dan react the Islanders' season-ending 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes, and all the bad luck and blood-from-a-stone tries they saw throughout the series. After a disastrous start (including a penalty shot awarded to the worst possible player), the Islanders' clawed their way back into the game by scoring twice in the second period. But the clea…

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Love Yourself - Amber Schultz 51:06

2M ago51:06

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The Church needs to be called out and take responsibility for the damage it has done to people. The survivors should be heard. So no, I don't always talk about the good. Because until the darkness is exposed, and more people are removed from power that absolutely should not be in it, I will not be quiet. - Amber Schultz Amber Schultz, founder of Fu…

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Episode 137 - Fraggle Rock, Season 4, Episodes 7-9 (1986) 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

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We're still watching Fraggle Rock and hey... that's ok. Especailly when one of the things we watched this week is an extremly precscient episode that you would think was about AI if it hadn't come out almost 40 years ago! Pretty weird! Episodes covered: The Perfect Blue Rollie, A Brush With Jealousy, and Wembley's Flight Check out http://kermitment…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 291 - Two More Days to Believe 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

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Mike and Dan recap the Islanders' double OT win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 (and their haunting loss in Game 3) and discuss how some of their hope has been restored. Although the vibes going into the game down 0-3 were less than excited, the Islanders refused to go away quietly, and were led by Mathew Barzal, who scored the winning goal (with a l…

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Hunting Northeast Montana, with Chad Hoover 46:13

2M ago46:13

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Reid is joined by Chad Hoover, owner of Hoover Outfitting. With deep family roots in Montana, Chad has built a career offering hunts for Sharptails and Huns in the remote prairie regions. The two discuss grassland habitat, Montana·s bird-hunting heritage, the recent increase in out-of-state hunting traffic, and a host of other topics. More about Ch…

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Ep51 - Embracing Freedom and Self-Inquiry in Season Two 28:52

2M ago28:52

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In the first episode of season two, Kim Grant shares her excitement about recording more episodes for the podcast and discusses some changes she's making. She emphasises the importance of freedom and creativity in her work and announces that she will no longer have a set schedule for releasing episodes. Kim also talks about her decision to spend le…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 48 - Austin Czarnik (with guest Matthew Strauss) 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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Joined by Pitchfork managing editor and Islanders fan Matthew Strauss, we remember the short and unmemorable but indicative tenure of Austin Czarnik. Joining the Islanders after productive stints in Boston and Calgary, Czarnik looked like he would be a fine depth piece or perhaps more for a roster that would be hit hard by injuries, Covid and bad l…

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Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself - Angela J. Herrington 55:42

2M ago55:42

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Deconstruction invites us to become really honest about what we believe, why we hold those beliefs sacred, how they influence the way we relate to our creator, and who is actually served by our beliefs. If we trust the process enough to lower our walls and honestly engage with our questions, deconstruction promises to reveal undiscovered bias, limi…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 290 - There Is No Sugarcoating 40:17

2M ago40:17

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Mike and Dan react immediately following the Islanders' third period meltdown in Game Two against the Hurricanes, when a 3-1 lead became a 5-3 loss. No goal-by-goal recap for this one. You all saw it. The Islanders stopped playing after going up 3-0 on 12 shots, let Carolina take over the game and now come back home down 2-0 in the series. It was a…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

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Mike and Dan recap Game 1 of the Islanders-Hurricanes series, which featured a good performance but more bad luck against Carolina. For a large part of the game, the Islanders were the better team, showing prognosticators that they can hang with the presumptive Stanley Cup favorites. But just like 2019 and 2023, a bad bounce at the wrong time turne…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 288 - 169 Straight Playoff Games 1:36:20

2M ago1:36:20

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Mike and Dan recap the Islanders clinching a playoff berth, look ahead to another series against Carolina and welcome in Arthur Staple of The Athletic to discuss the season that was. With a win over New Jersey on Monday, the Islanders' secured third place in the Metro Division and earned themselves a very rare meaningless (yet still very bizarre) g…

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Episode 136 - Fraggle Rock, Season 4, Episodes 4-6 (1986) 1:20:07

2M ago1:20:07

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This week we find ourselves still at the bottom of a dank hole, surrounded by semi-intelligent, ratlike creatures that are always learning lessons about morality. Will we ever get out? And if we do, what will be waiting for us? Episodes covered: Uncle Matt's Discovery, Junior Faces the Music, and A Tune for Two Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/…

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Box Lunch Lifestyle 59:45

2M ago59:45

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What did you eat for lunch today? A sad microwaveable panini while scrolling reels? If so, you need to upgrade your life and your lunch. Join us as we talk to author Cheryl K. Johnson about the Box Lunch Lifestyle.By Rory O'Toole & Matthew Schultz

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Walking Out of & Into Spiritual Rooms - Emily P. Freeman 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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The question we need to ask is this one: Am I being pushed by fear or led by love? (Emily P. Freeman) We are absolutely thrilled to have Emily P. Freeman join us on the podcast this week. Emily is a New York Times best-selling author, a mom to three, a spiritual director and podcast hostess. Her most important work is to help create soul space and …

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The Legacy of Aldo Leopold, with Curt Meine and Karl Malcolm 1:46:31

2M ago1:46:31

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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness and the 75th of "A Sand County Almanac" Reid welcomes Curt Meine and Karl Malcolm, two conservationists, Leopold scholars, and all-around thoughtful people. The group discusses Leopold's life and Legacy, his self-identification as a hunter, and the cultural/political/social context through wh…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 287 - Another Day at the Office 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Mike and Dan recap a successful couple of games that have put the Islanders on the brink of clinching a playoff spot - which is both good and terrifying. An OT win over the Canadiens and a "feel good" shootout loss the Rangers meant huge points in the Eastern Conference playoff race. A win in New Jersey on Monday night would lock up third place in …

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Episode 135 - A Conversation with Sugith Varughese & Fraggle Rock, Season 4, Episodes 1-3 (1986) 1:49:10

3M ago1:49:10

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We're back in Fraggle Rock for the penultimate season, and we ain't alone: Fraggle Rock writer Sugith Varughese is back to talk to us about his experience writing the episode Sprocket's Big Adventure! This one's a corker! Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively e…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 47 - Randy Robitaille (with guest Adam Gretz) 1:16:30

3M ago1:16:30

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Joined by Penguins writer and fan Adam Gretz, Mike and Dan remember Randy Robitaille, who had a surprisingly productive NHL career for several teams. From going undrafted and getting hurt in his first game to playing for a whole bunch of undermanned units - who needed stunts like student discount passes just to get people in the building - Robitail…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

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Mike and Dan wade into the aftermath of the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers, including a coach disagreement, bad acting, entitlement and anger. Sponsored by Hot Topic. After a blistering first period, the Islanders sat back while the Rangers took shots at a superhuman Semyon Varlamov. In the third period, Adam Pelech and Mika Zibanejad collided,…

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