Best Molly Harper Podcasts (2024)

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Declutter Your Life and Mind with Jennifer Vazquez 49:23

6h ago49:23

49:23

There are days when you can’t help but feel inexplicably unmotivated like you’re stuck in a cycle of rotten moods. Have you paused and taken a second to look around? It’s probably your home. It has been proven that what you surround yourself with directly affects your mental health. Research says on average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoor…

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Peggy Seeger spills Folk Feminist Tea with Dawn Landes, ep. 270 1:10:30

26m ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Editor's note: For this episode, we invited our friend Dawn Landes to interview Peggy Seeger. Dawn was the perfect choice to interview the feminist folk icon. She recently joined us on a special episode with Aoife O'Donovan to discuss their feminist-themed new albums. We're thrilled to welcome Dawn back as guest host! I can’t believe it took me 40 …

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Ana Egge on Dream-Writing, the Truth, and Sinead O'Connor, ep. 269 1:06:06

7d ago1:06:06

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Folk music singer Ana Egge's 13th album Sharing in the Spirit came out of the musician one song at a time. She didn't even think about moving onto a new song before the writing and production of each song was complete. Working with her friend and collaborator Lorenzo Wolff, the songwriting process and music production plan was to just work on a han…

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166 - A Twist of Hate by TE Lorenzo 57:15

3d ago57:15

57:15

We’ve got another sweet romance! Join us as we discuss TE Lorenzo’s A Twist of Hate - starring Natalia and Adrian. First impressions are hard to read and even harder the more you convince yourself someone hates you. That is the beginning of Natalia and Adrian’s relationship, co-workers who each think the other can’t stand them. But a serendipitous …

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Soundcheck Stories and Life Lessons: Chris Smither and Peter Mulvey, ep. 268 1:01:23

9d ago1:01:23

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Chris Smither has been Peter Mulvey's mentor since back in 1993, when the young Mulvey opened for the already seasoned Smither. The blues and folk legend liked what he heard and enjoyed the similarities in creativity and quirks and he took that young man on the road with him. Their musical partnership has crossed paths and outlasted the digital age…

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Rippling In Plain Sight with Somer Hackley 59:43

11d ago59:43

59:43

Somer Hackley is an expert in executive search and career transition, with over 20 years of experience in recruiting. In this podcast, she provides valuable insights into navigating the often confusing process of executive search and job hunting. Some key highlights of her expertise include: She emphasizes that executive search is about building re…

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Steve Poltz Wants to Listen to The Grateful Dead, Watch Laugh-In and Write a Song Together, ep. 267 1:18:43

21d ago1:18:43

1:18:43

If you're looking for recommendations for desserts, might I suggest asking folk music and comedy savant Steve Poltz? This man loves gluten and carb-heavy deserts. He also loves collaborations, camaraderie, creativity and using humor in music. It all began for Poltz, or Poltzy as his friends call him, in his birthplace of Halifax Nova Scotia, making…

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165 - A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe 59:00

26d ago59:00

59:00

In book one of the Girl Games series, we meet Scarlett Grey, an assassin who is trying to reclaim her status in society and enemy/love interest, Quinn Adams, an alchemist with poisons that is putting Scarlett out of a job. When the Magician Queen secretly offers them an interesting deal, Scarlett and Quinn have to put aside their hatred/attraction …

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Solo Episode - Super Better? 17:10

18d ago17:10

17:10

Hey, it's just you and me in today's podcast, and I've got a little secret to share with you. Before I spill the beans, I want to say how much I appreciate the people who support and give feedback on our podcast releases. I constantly listen to what Ripplers say. To those suggesting another solo episode, this one's for you. By this point, I can't e…

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Basic Folk Presents: Only Vans 29:52

18d ago29:52

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! I am awestruck with the charm and charisma of Texas Country Musician Bri Bagwell - most impressively demonstrated on her podcast Only Vans, where she talks to her friends in her van (actually she recently upgraded to an…

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Archiving the Heart: Greg Brown on Music, Family, and Throwing Out Old Notebooks, ep. 266 44:27

23d ago44:27

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Iowa folk music icon Greg Brown is living that retired life. After playing his farewell retirement concert in 2023, he's returned with a new book: Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook, which highlights a song selection personally picked by the songwriter himself, as well as family photos, personal anecdotes and self-penned drawings. The book features a…

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The Reckoning of Montreal Banjo-Witch Kaïa Kater, ep. 265 1:23:59

1M ago1:23:59

1:23:59

After banjo player Kaïa Kater attended Americana Fest in 2016, the music industry started telling her she was a part of the genre, which encompasses all kinds of roots music, acoustic music, folk music, singer-songwriter and alternative country music. She was singing about heavy themes like historical trauma, her cultural heritage (her father is fr…

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164 - 10 Things that Never Happened by Alexis Hall 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

Samwise (yup, that’s his name) and his boss, Jonathan, don’t see eye-to-eye about how Sam manages one of Jonathan’s stores. But things take a turn after Sam feigns amnesia after hitting his head on a bathroom display after Jonathan fires him after a disagreement. Not wanting to be sued, Jonathan invites Sam to stay with him until he is fully recove…

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Guster is a Place, ep. 264 59:03

1M ago59:03

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Frontman Ryan Miller joins us to talk about all things Guster. From their tried and true collaborative writing process to the theatrical delights of their recent "We Also Have Eras" tour, to what it really looks like to make environmental sustainability a priority on tour. Guster has just released their 9…

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The Ripple Effect Podcast: Setting Sailing with Emily Leach 56:09

1M ago56:09

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Talk about a career pivot! My friend Emily Leach is living her dream and finding her true calling in the process. I n this episode, you'll meet one of the sweetest and kindest people you could ever hope to have in your life. Emily Leach, or should I say Captain Emily Leach, is a certified sailing instructor who helps women learn the beautiful art o…

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Finding Freedom in a Flip Phone: John Moreland's Quest for a Simple Life, ep. 263 59:05

1M ago59:05

59:05

I hate surprises. However, Oklahoma's pride and joy John Moreland surprised us with his latest album Visitor and I guess I'm okay with it. Moreland's gone back to a sparse acoustic instrumentation, unlike the electronic sound (which I also loved) on his previous release, 2022's Birds in the Ceiling. Recently, he took a page from his wife Pearl Rach…

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163 - Chasing Goldie by Holly Roberds 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

In book two of The Lost Girls series, we get Goldie’s story. Yes, she eats porridge all day long after inheriting a big old house with barrels and barrels of it, and she tries out different beds that just don’t seem right. At first. That is until she tries out her grumpy neighbor’s, Ted’s, bed and it’s just right. Yup - Ted. Who is a shape-shifting…

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Claps, Covers, and Come Ons: Inside Barnstar!'s Musical Mischief, ep. 262 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Barnstar!, Boston's premiere kinda bluegrass and definitely bombastic band, has released their new album Furious Kindness and we're #blessed to welcome Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman to the pod. Originally a fun side hustle and bluegrass vehicle for Zack, the group, which also includes Charlie Rose and Taylor and Jake Armerding, started very cas…

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Fran & Flora Are Reimagining Traditional Yiddish Folk Music, ep. 261 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Two long-time collaborators, cellist Francesa Ter-Berg and violinist Flora Curazon, Fran & Flora, have bonded over their obsession with ancient music, rooted in Eastern European and Jewish culture, for over a dozen years. Together and separately, the English musicians have been studying with teachers of ethnomusicology in places like Transylvania a…

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162 - Role Playing by Cathy Yardley 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

You guys - these forty-something-year-olds bone. Join us as we meet Maggie, a 48-year-old introverted, single mom who loves her son and is a gamer. While trying to set an example for her freshman in college son, Kit, she agrees to be more outgoing if he does the same on campus. So she joins a raid on an RPG and meets the leader of the guild, colleg…

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The Ripple Effect Podcast: Imagineering and Rippling with Brian Collins 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

I'm not in Disneyland right now, but asking about the process of bringing Disney attractions to life takes my adrenaline rush sky high. Getting an idea of how the magic happens makes it even more magical! Today's special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast is Former Walt Disney Imagineer—Brian Collins. You might be wondering, "What's an Imagineer? …

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Relevant, Radical & ROTFL: Billy Bragg, Folk Music's Political Poet, ep. 260 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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Billy Bragg joins lizzie and Cindy on-board Cayamo to talk about songwriting, social justice, punk rock and, of course, The Little Guy (Bragg's nickname for Woody Guthrie). In our interview we talked about using humor as a way to connect to his audience, so that he can bring up his political activism like fighting for transgender rights, the import…

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The Ripple Effect Podcast: May The 4th Be With You 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Steve talks Star Wars, connection points and just how different the universe might have been had he been the Chosen One and asked to sit next to The Emperor AKA George Lucas. This fun solo (as in Han) episode is like an exploration of the cave on The Dagoba System (Yoda's swampy home) except it's scarier. Because you look into the deep crevices of …

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Leyla McCalla's Joyful Rebellion: Sun Without Heat and the Freedom of Play, ep. 259 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla and her band (bassist Pete Olynciw, drummer Shawn Meyers and guitarist Nahum Zdybel) join us onboard the Cayamo cruise to go through their incredible, righteous and fun new record Sun Without Heat. It is a Leyla McCalla solo album but no solo artist is an island! Once we saw Leyla perform with her band, with whom she…

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161 - King of Wrath by Ana Huang 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Jewelry store heiress, Vivian, was always supposed to marry well. And in her parents eyes, well meant filthy rich. So when her father saw an opportunity to arrange an engagement for her with one of New York society’s richest bachelors, he couldn’t help pass it up, even if it was a blackmail scheme. Dante Russo is arrogant, dominating, sexy, and a b…

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Lorenza Muñoz Is Making Community Cool Again 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

I was so honored to interview former L.A. Times reporter and Amazon MGM executive Lorenza Muñoz in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. Lorenza is an incredible entrepreneur on a mission to create connection, community and collaboration together to create even bigger Ripples in the world. Connecting as human beings is in our evolutionary natu…

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Humbird: From Dinner Table Singing to Dismantling White Supremacy, ep. 258 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Siri Undlin, better known as Humbird, is a talented singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities with deep roots in Minnesota music and the land that surrounds her. Growing up, she was a true cold weather kid who loved hockey during winter In Minnesota, but also loved music and feeding her vivid imagination. Her love of music was nurtured by her parents,…

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Navigating the Waters of Folk Music: Community vs Capitalism, ep. 257 48:40

3M ago48:40

48:40

We're live at sea! lizzie and Cindy recorded this episode onboard Cayamo, which is a singer/songwriter cruise that's been sailing yearly since 2008 and is one of the best music festivals we've attended. AND it's another edition of FOLK DEBATE CLUB. This time it's Community vs Capitalism! Our panel features Jenny Owen Youngs (musician and co-host of…

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160 - Selkies are a Girl's Best Friend by Molly Harper 58:39

3M ago58:39

58:39

Welcome back to Mystic Bayou, where a tiny town meets supernatural meets strong women and hot men. We are excited to get back into this series and review book three. Sonja is human and Dr. Hottie, I mean, Dr. Will, is a selkie shifter. The story continues as our main characters continue to manage and uncover the mystery of the magical rift that is …

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Jontavious Willis Says Blues Music is for The Kids, ep. 256 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Originally from Greenville Georgia, musician Jontavious Willis is a Blues music phenom. When we talk about the Blues, the phrase or the word "torchbearer" comes up a lot when it comes to young, new Blues artists. I think of that word as a double edged sword. When you think of a torchbearer, you think about someone who's carrying on a flame that was…

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The Ripple Effect Podcast: Thinking Outside of Ourselves with Molly Carroll 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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After watching and listening to Molly Carroll's TEDx Talk, I instantly felt that she is one of a kind. I'm repeatedly screaming in my head, "She's a Rippler!" We featured Molly's talk in one of our TED Ripples for our Connect + Grow Ripple Coaching membership. To say it was a hit with our members would be an understatement! Here's the link to her T…

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Aoife O'Donovan and Dawn Landes Surf All the Feminist Waves, ep. 255 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

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Coincidentally, long-time friends Aoife O'Donovan and Dawn Landes both have new albums with strong feminist themes, so I (Cindy) wanted to interview them together and talk about WOMEN. Aoife's album, All My Friends, is specifically centered around Carrie Chapman Catt, a prominent leader in the Suffragist Movement, and her work in the fight for the …

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159- Raising Elle by S. E. Reichert 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Two broken people rekindle a romance years after a heart wrenching break up. Having just run away from a very abusive husband, Elle returns to care for her family’s farm in Wyoming and into the comfort and safety of her parents and two sisters. Blake has burnt many bridges across town and never got over her leaving him to start a new life in Califo…

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Appalachian Bluegrasser Missy Raines Explains The West Virginia Thing, ep. 254 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

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Acclaimed bluegrass musician Missy Raines is also a very cool and funny lady originally from West Virginia, not far from the Maryland border and the city of Cumberland. First of all, I had questions for her about why people from West Virginia are SO into their state. She gets into that and also the influence of the rich tapestry of bluegrass music …

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The Healing Power of Light & Colors with Leanne Venier 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

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When you think of the words "light" and "color," the first things to probably pop out of your mind are the color wheel or the kindergarten book that explains the basic concept of colors to kids. But did you know that light and colors go beyond what you see? In today's episode, join me and Leanne Venier as we talk about the science behind the healin…

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Bob Hillman's Rock and Roll Return: From Beach Volleyball to Marketing to Musician, ep. 253 55:21

4M ago55:21

55:21

Bob Hillman had a real thing going on in the early 2000's. He had made waves in New York City rubbing shoulders with some of the finest songwriters of the era at places like the open mic, Fast Folk and The Living Room, the singer-songwriter was creatively fulfilled, but not gaining the momentum in order to experience strategic growth in folk music.…

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158 - Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore 1:18:15

4M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Our first historical romance for the pod! Bringing Down the Duke introduces the issues surrounding women’s rights in the late 1800s England and makes for a great conversation. Join us as we meet Annabelle, a ‘commoner’ who just wants to live the way every woman should be able to live - free from the confines of the rules of men. After being one of …

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Joe Pug Will Not Ossify, ep. 252 58:11

4M ago58:11

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Joe Pug will not engage in the Left-Brained Vs Right-Brained debate. His artistry and pragmatic business sense have lived in actual parallel through his music career. His songwriting and creativity are fueled by passion and result in dramatic and exciting songs, as on his new album Sketch of a Promised Departure. He also has stayed ahead of the cur…

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Hannah Connolly is Finding Her Happy Little Emo Heart Again, ep. 251 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

Singer songwriter Hannah Connolly, originally from Eau Claire, WI (same as Justin Vernon and the Bon Iver crew!) has just released her second solo album, Shadowboxing. Written to reflect musical and life transitions, it was recorded in beautiful Idyllwild, CA, just outside of her new hometown of Los Angeles. While in the mountain town, Hannah recon…

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157 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 1:41:17

4M ago1:41:17

1:41:17

Attention: Please jump on this bandwagon. If you haven’t read/listened to Butcher & Blackbird yet - PLEASE do so before listening to us because we do SPOILERS! Take heed to those trigger warnings and hold on. In this dark-romance thriller, we meet two serial killers, Sloane and Rowan, who kill serial killers. They work alone but after a not so cute…

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Small Steps to Giant Leaps with Jen Mac 52:28

5M ago52:28

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I’m excited for you to meet our special guest Jen Mac! I’ve been following her on social media for a while now, and her work never ceases to inspire me. It took me a lot of courage to reach out to her, but she finally graced us with her presence here at The Ripple Effect Podcast. She is a life coach, a speaker, a principle-driven woman, and a Rippl…

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Lizzie No: the GOAT on Gender, Tiaras and Leveling Up, ep. 250 1:13:22

5M ago1:13:22

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Bestie Lizzie No has just released their career-defining new record Halfsies and we are 100% here for it on our 250th episode!! lizzie, who co-hosts Basic Folk, put her entire being, identity and creativity into this project. There's a lot going on with their main character, the avatar Miss Freedomland, and we're getting to the bottom of it in our …

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Dinty Child Dreams Up Tunes on Island Time, ep. 249 50:18

5M ago50:18

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Dinty Child, founding member of Session Americana, the beloved Boston roots music collective, who've accidentally been a band for twenty years, has just released his second solo album, Letting the Lions In. The new songs feature co-writing on all tracks between Dinty and Boston area songwriters like Mark Erelli, Kris Delmhorst and Dave Godowsky. A …

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156 - Knight in Leather by Holley Trent 1:00:03

5M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Book two of the Hearth Motel series by Holley Trent stars Dasha, a human who is recovering from a very bad relationship, and motorcycle-riding shifter fae, Ethan, who is itching to show Dasha how much he loves her already, even though this the second time they’ve met. But don’t worry, it’s because they are mates, not because he is super creepy or a…

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The Ripple Effect Podcast: From Digital Handshakes to Lasting Bonds: The Ripple Approach 41:55

5M ago41:55

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Tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper for a compelling episode titled From Digital Handshakes to Lasting Bonds: The Ripple Approach! Embark on an enlightening journey as we delve into the transformative power of genuine connections in both personal and professional realms. In this episode, we unravel the essence of the digital hand…

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Tyrone Cotton: The Louisville Legend You Must Hear 34:22

5M ago34:22

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Tyrone Cotton, a decades-long mainstay of the Louisville, KY music scene just released his 2023 debut album, "Man Like Me." A quick listen to these songs reveals an artist who has spent decades steeped in roots music. Lizzie No spoke with Tyrone and Ray Rizzo, one of the album’s producers, about Tyrone’s journey as an artist and the making of ‘Man …

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Maximizing Joy with Melissa Knowles and she really does know it all! 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

You may recognize Melissa Knowles from her time on The Morning Express with Robin Meade on HLN, or her many times anchoring for CNN. Or maybe, you remember her from the Live Free or Die Hard movie with Bruce Willis. She stole the show on that one, in my opinion. I have been a fan of Melissa Knowles for as long as she's been gracing our television a…

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Radio Waves to Musical Bliss: Talia Schlanger's Harmonious Journey, ep. 248 1:02:06

5M ago1:02:06

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Canada's Talia Schlanger is best known for her work in broadcasting; guest-hosting Q with Tom Power on CBC and Alec Baldwin's "Here's the Thing" podcast, as well as taking over for David Dye on NPR Music's World Cafe in Philadelphia. Before all that, Talia was an actor and singer in many theater productions including Mamma Mia, Queen's We Will Rock…

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155 - Sex and the Single Vamp by Robin Covington 59:18

5M ago59:18

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Cici is a vampire who believes in love. That’s why she started a supernatural dating agency where customers can find love with humans. Of course, there are those who do not share these same beliefs so they interfere in the most malicious way, by murdering Cici’s clients. Deacon is also a vampire and while he is one of those who does not believe in …

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Elise Leavy is the Faerie Kid of Folk, ep. 247 51:08

5M ago51:08

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Dive into the enchanting world of Elise Leavy, a musician hailing from the picturesque Monterey, California through her latest album A Little Longer. Elise's artistic journey is steeped in the influence of her magical surroundings and a childhood filled with music, thanks to her mom's painting and stepdad's musical talents. Growing up with a deep a…

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