Best OCF Podcasts (2024)

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OCF 18-08-2024 55:14

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1 Rightwing riots and the demonisation of migrants.2 (24:15) Ukraine: Zelensky's gamble on a Trump victory?3 (35.10) Biden and Gaza: symbolic landmark and the polio risk4 (48.00) Free speech clampdown: not just the Tories!By CPGB-PCC

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Bonus episode: Finding God's purpose in suffering 36:52

3h ago36:52

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Show Notes In this bonus episode of OCF Crosspoint, podcast host Josh Jackson continues his discussion with CH(CPT) Michael Will, USA (Ret.), focusing on the theme of hardship and suffering. The conversation delves into defining suffering, recognizing its various sources—such as persecution, sin, and the actions of others—and understanding its impa…

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Ep. 31 - Jorah LaFleur Has Had A Whole Lot of the OCF Experiences 1:49:31

19d ago1:49:31

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Thanks for checking out this delightful episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, today with my guest Jorah LaFleur! She and I have connected through Oregon Country Fair, where we're both part of the Spoken Word Camp, where she's been a mainstay for years. In this convo, we recap our respective 2024 fairs and dish on what we've learned, she …

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Ep. 34 - Chad Opitz Will Easter Egg His Way Into Your Heart 1:26:27

6h ago1:26:27

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In another movie-heavy episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, my guest Chad Opitz and I talk about many things comedy as well as our love for movies and what it’s like for him living in a place that embraces movies. Chad discusses his move to LA, why he did it, some classic character actor stories, and what series starring Billy Bob Thorn…

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Ep. 33 - Nitai Aleksiewicz Talks Ritual, Routine, and the Nuance of Distinction 1:29:00

7h ago1:29:00

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In my 4th of 4 conversations with fellow Oregon Country Fair (OCF) folk, I speak with psychedelic facilitator, spoken word performer, and Whitebird Clinic team member Nitai Alekseiwicz. We have a delightful conversation whose theme seems to be around making distinctions among our actions. We talk about how to really grok it, the difference between …

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August 2024: Seeing God’s hand during hardship; enlisted involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news 31:02

6d ago31:02

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS New hires; jobs still available on OCF team: While couples have stepped forward to fill open positions at USMA and USCGA on an interim basis, the application window at both West Point and the Coast Guard Academy is now extended to 31 October with an expected start date in the summer of 2025. To learn more and apply, vis…

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Ep. 32 - Is Gene Kailiuli Too Handsome for Comedy? 1:39:00

7d ago1:39:00

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In another wide-reaching conversation with one of my fellow Oregon Country Fair performers/comedians, Gene Kailiuli joins Jokes and the Gym with me, Rudy Tyburczy, this week to discuss not only our OCF experiences, but comedy in Eugene, seeing our names in "lights", coping mechanisms, and how his aggressively Hawaiian name confuses people. We dive …

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OCF 28-7-24 1:06:45

14d ago1:06:45

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1 US presidential elections: don't expect much change if Harris wins2 (19.05) BBC propaganda for Democrats3 (22.50) Trump's likely changes4 (33.20) Ukraine: still dominated by US global aims5 (46.40) Venezuela and RCP fantasy6 (54.55) Police brutality7 (57.00) Fascist demo and left response to immigration8 (60.35) 'Overtourism': sold a dream9 (62.4…

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Ep. 30 - Devin Jones Has Burned Down His Ego 1:25:51

26d ago1:25:51

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"If we can create that magic at fair, we can bring it back in the real world and make sure everybody feels safe, accepted, and loved." In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, my guest Devin Jones and I take a sprawling conversation through Devin's life in Oregon and growing up at Oregon Country Fair, h…

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OCF 21-7-24 1:00:29

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Ep. 29 - Rudy Tyburczy Gets Lost at Oregon Country Fair 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

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In this special Oregon Country Fair episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I’ll take you on a circuitous path to wonderful Veneta, Oregon, home of the world famous Oregon Country Fair, a multi-day festival in the woods (think Woodstock meets Ren Faire with so much more), which this year celebrated it’s 55th year in existence! My guest thi…

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OCF 14-7-24 1:42:30

30d ago1:42:30

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1 France: original popular front and its government2 (25.15) Reaction to latest popular front3 (39.10) This time around following French election results4 (49.50) USA: Trump assassination attempt; and threat from the stateBy CPGB-PCC

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Ep. 28 - Luke Miller in UnsportsmanLuke Conduct! 1:28:14

1M ago1:28:14

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In this episode, newly re-Portlanded comedian Luke Miller and host Rudy Tyburczy chat about a bunch of fun topics including goatees, seat belts, Luke’s “x-factor”, and we might even uncover a wrestling rumor or two, so hold onto your turnbuckles! We discuss Luke’s recent surgery and changes he’s made, his aversion to traditional gyms, and how he li…

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July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news 37:48

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS OCF purchased a new staff home at Spring Canyon: To contribute to OCF's purchase of this house, make an online donation to the Refreshing the Canyon Fund. OCF is expanding efforts in ROTC ministry with a new job opening at The Citadel: To learn more about the Council’s approval of this opportunity and/or find the link t…

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Oral Cancer Answers with Eva Grayzel 48:01

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Eva Grayzel⁠, a professional interactive performance artist, was diagnosed with late-stage oral cancer at age 33 and told she had a 15 percent chance of survival. A non-smoker, she was bounced among dental professionals while the ulcer on her tongue grew more prominent and painful. “My first biopsy was misread by a general pathologist as hyperkerat…

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OCF 7-7-24: The UK General Election 2024 57:22

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OCF 7-7-24: The UK General Election 2024 by CPGB-PCCBy CPGB-PCC

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Ep. 27 - Gwen Gray Saves the Day! 1:26:00

2M ago1:26:00

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This is a delightful and hilarious conversation I had with fellow Eugene comedian, Gwen Gray! She wears many hats, and we have a wonderful time talking about everything from moviemaking (she does that) to triathlons (does those) to comedy (does that too). As she starts working on a freaking MOVIE over the summer, we release this episode! Rock on, G…

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OCF 30-6-24 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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1 Biden/Trump - whatever next?2 (10.00) UK elections: competing anti-migrant reactionaries3 (19.40) Moving right across the board4 (30.20) Polls and the left5 (35.00) France: as in the UK, rightward shift6 (44.50) Netanyahu's top war aim: a Greater Israel7 (56.40) Starvation and genocide8 (59.45) Iran: regime unchallenged…

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Ep. 26 - Billy Wayne Davis Didn't Die During His First Triathlon 1:35:24

2M ago1:35:24

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Hey folks! On this episode of Jokes and the Gym, renowned comedian and podcaster Billy Wayne Davis (@billywaynedavis) and I (@rudytyburczy) chat all things comedy and working out. Well, not all things, but a lot of things! BW drops so much info on ya from the start of this podcast, so smash that play button yall. A former collegiate athlete and cur…

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OCF 23-6-24 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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1 Election campaign: Tory disaster2 (10.30) Farage on Ukraine: media outcry3 (16.45) Lebanon: Israel's second front?4 (18.10) France: bourgeois deal with National Rally?5 (20.35) Workers Party: highly critical supportBy CPGB-PCC

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Ep. 25 - Jessica Adel Loves Her Early Mornings 1:33:55

2M ago1:33:55

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Jessica Adel is one of those friends that just lights me up, and I think you can really feel that from both of us in this conversation, which just so happens to be on episode 25 of Jokes and the Gym! As a talented writer and performer, she’s one of those people who’s just like, suspiciously good at everything. Writing, directing, singing, acting, a…

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OCF 16-6-24 59:35

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1 Biden 'plan for Gaza': more concerned about presidential election 2 (16.35) Starmer and Palestine: keeping in line with the US3 (18.45) General election: Labour and the left4 (30.40) Tories and Reform UK: where next?5 (39.20) International move to the right6 (53.55) South Africa: SACP has totally abandoned working class principles6 (57.10) Ukrain…

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Ep. 24 - Seth Milstein Knows His Way Around A Tums 1:42:56

2M ago1:42:56

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This was a really honest and fun conversation with my good friend Seth Milstein, Eugene comedian and dad. We talk about a whole host of topics, starting with some movie chat and a lot about his process of recovery. He has a podcast, Hope Fiends, where he talks with others in recovery and I’m grateful for his candid and joyful communication in this …

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Sima Asvadi - Thinking through Artificial Intelligence 38:04

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June 2024, “Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024: Today’s episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, each monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an “Ask OCF” segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story. Read on for links and details from each of these three segme…

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OCF 26 - 5-24 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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1 General election: Tories' disastrous start2 (13.20) National service: desperate stuff!3 (24.00) Migration and small boats: workers' organisation needed4 (26.40) Other election issues5 (35.05) Vote left if you can; make demands on Labour left candidates6 (50.45) Sparts: 'frustrating'7 (56.05) Gaza: ICC and ICJ reactions8 (57.50) Ukraine: still a p…

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Ep. 23 - Bert Walpack Didn't Intend To Finish That Marathon 1:31:13

3M ago1:31:13

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In this episode of Jokes and the Gym, Rudy sits down with friend and fellow Eugene comedian, dentist Bert Walpack! We get into what it's like being a jet setting dentist, doing comedy and dental conferences all across the country. We also reflect on his time on the east coast, much of which was spent either pursuing comedy or being a D1 athlete - t…

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Ep. 22 - Duante Barnett Has Lego Money 1:26:43

3M ago1:26:43

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You wanna learn how to be your own number one fan? Then this episode with Duante "Suitman" Barnett is just what the suitman ordered. Duante and myself dig deep into topics ranging from racial identity to intersectionality to Duante's long and varied list of accomplishments. We also chat about leg presses and legos. So there's something for everyone…

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Ep. 21 - Jesse Hett Drank Soup For Six Weeks (And We Say Cat 92 Times) 1:21:32

3M ago1:21:32

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Fellow Feline- and Workout-Enthusiast Jesse Hett joins me on this week’s episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy. We share our deep love of (among other things) cats, the Irish and their bars, and crafting a joke that we’re proud of. A lot of this episode is just two dudes nerding out over their cats, so strap in for some hard-hitting Kitty…

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OCF 19 - 5-24 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

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1 London demonstration: further clampdown on the cards2 (8.25) Israeli split: permanent occupation of Gaza?3 (20.40) Steve Freeman's delusional 'solution'4 (34.55) Ukraine: military incompetence5 (43.20) Corbyn: where is the anti-Starmer movement?6 (49.30) Starmer: 'ocean apart' from the Tories?7 (52.30) SWP: new internal procedure?…

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Ep. 20 - Jessica Grant Has Battled Cancer and Hecklers 1:15:26

3M ago1:15:26

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In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious Jessica Grant, comedian born and raised in Humboldt County. We chat about the lack of joy of hecklers, her entry as a business owner with a green thumb, and how darn challenging the last few years have been - she's been through a lot! (But has maintained better than most would.) And yet, she has become…

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OCF 12-5-24 52:19

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OCF Debate With The Spartacist League 35:31

4M ago35:31

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General election 2024 and communist perspectives - discussion and debate between the Spartacist League and the CPGBBy CPGB-PCC

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Ep. 19 - Sabrena Contreras Gets Out Her Taquitos 1:26:37

4M ago1:26:37

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This is such a delightful episode with my good friend, comedian hottie Sabrena Contreras! We laugh so much from the start, talk about post-nap snacks, childhood power, and how a Velma costume helped us become friends immediately. We talk about her fresh feelings from her recent move to LA, what she appreciates about Oregon, and how she's feeling ab…

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OCF 28-3-24 1:00:13

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Ep. 18 - Kelly Brassbridge Has Left Some Unhealthy Habits in Korea 1:32:08

4M ago1:32:08

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It's your boy Rudy T to the Yburczy, hosting this podcast, Jokes and the Gym! On this episode, I catch up with one of my old pals from Korea, Kelly Brassbridge, who got more than his fair share of laughs outta me. Since meeting while doing comedy and hip hop shows in Busan, South Korea, he has returned to the State of Maine and is a full-on teacher…

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Ep. 17 - Dan Telfer is a Boundary Boss 1:22:31

4M ago1:22:31

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I really loved this convo with Dan Telfer - comedian, dungeon master, writer, and all around decent human freaking being - and we get right into some juicy relationship chat right off the top, and he gives out three great book recs if you're lookin to up your ability to human. Dan explains to me the lazy joys of somatic exercises, we talk about the…

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OCF 14-4-24 1:03:51

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Ep. 16 - Derek Sheen Funnels Horror Into Joy 1:20:49

4M ago1:20:49

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Hey Joketonians, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chat with fellow PNW comedian Derek Sheen – a hilarious guy who also battles stage fright and staying healthy. We delve into the dark side of horror movies and comedy, the challenges of getting proper nutrition amidst demanding schedules, and how all kinds of life experiences can fuel yo…

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OCF 7-4-24 53:23

5M ago53:23

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1 Gaza: 'sympathy' and hypocrisy2 (19.22) Labour resignations and 'bullying'3 (23.32) Thames Water: wreckage from the failure of privatisation4 (28.47) Global warming: dismal capitalist failure5 (34.22) 'Anti-hate legislation': defend free speech6 (40.07) Anti-Semitism and CPB: joining in pro-Zionist propaganda…

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Ep. 15 - Isaac Paris Walks His Dogs and Teaches Art 1:25:53

4M ago1:25:53

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Hey folks, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chatted with the awesome Isaac Paris, a comedian and artist extraordinaire! We dissected creativity, from life balance to the surprising link between exercise and those artistic "aha!" moments. Isaac shared tons of valuable nuggets on finding inspiration, embracing failure (key for both comedy…

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Ep. 14 - Sanjay Manaktala Runs, Writes, Records, and Records Again 1:14:44

5M ago1:14:44

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What up yall! I really enjoyed my conversation with this week's guest, Sanjay Manaktala, a comedian who currently resides in the heart of Tennessee, but who has performed across the globe. Listen up to find out where we met and the common classmate we had - it's a small flippin world. Sanjay has a lot of experience in the digital realm, and I feel …

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OCF 31 - 3-24 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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1 US and Israel: Biden under pressure2 (18.20) UK general election and the Tories3 (19.50) Stabbing of Iranian broadcaster - by whom?4 (22.40) Gaza: famine, disease and death5 (26.15) DUP resignation: expect unionist splintering to continue6 (37.10) Ukraine: the wider picture7 (53.45) Reply to Netherlands comrade: programmatic details essential…

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OCF 24-3-24 56:23

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Ep. 13 - Ben Kronberg and Mastering the Microwave 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

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Hey yoo!!! Was great to catch up with my old pal and Denver comedian Ben Kronberg this week. We talked about life's surprises, living in the moment, our love for movies and Colorado, and even bonded over Zoom therapy. Fitness chat included Ben's secret 7-minute workout and our shared walking passion. Bookworming involved Alan Watts and maybe a movi…

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Ep. 12 - Chadhurst Sharpe is a Man of the Night 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

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Hey team, Rudy Tyburczy here, stand-up vet and (let’s say) burgeoning personal trainer. I created Jokes and the Gym – a podcast where me and other comics (and whomever else) sweat, swear, and get real about getting healthy (sorta) - because I love working out and doing jokes and wanna talk with other people about how they feel about it, how they fi…

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OCF 17-3-24 58:30

5M ago58:30

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1 Gove and 'extremism': Tories' anti-Muslim agenda revealed.2 (29.06) Hester's attack on Abbott: good or bad for Tories?3 (39.16) McDonnell on Abbott: what about the others?4 (43.46) More Tory trouble.5 (45.41) Middleton nonsense: begin with scepticism.6 (58.36) Gaza: US complicity and duplicity.By CPGB-PCC

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Oral Cancer Answers - Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi & Stephanie Govea 49:05

5M ago49:05

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Oral Biopsy "Save Lives" with Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi & Stephanie Govea is about how a grant and a passionate oral medicine doctor can make a difference in people's lives. It was recorded with Kyle from OCF. Guests: Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi Stephanie Govea - 4th Year Medical Student

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OCF Communist Womens Movement 47:07

5M ago47:07

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024, Mike Taber and Daria Dyakonova speak about their new book 'The Communist Women’s Movement 1920‑22, Proceedings, Resolutions and Reports'. Introduction by Anne McShaneBy CPGB-PCC

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Ep. 11 - Tess Barker Supports Britney Spears and The (Philadelphia) Eagles 1:05:24

5M ago1:05:24

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Hey folks, this week's guest is the hilarious and talented Britney Spears/Philadephia Eagles fan Tess Barker! We dig into her podcasts Toxic: The Britney Spears Story (she like started #FreeBritney!) and Lady to Lady, the benefits of a chill (or very hot) workout, and what we talk about when we talk about Murakami. We also geek out over storytellin…

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