Best Parkdale Podcasts (2024)

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WOODBINE - TRAILER 4:23

14d ago4:23

4:23

Beatrice Ashe is living a quiet life as an assistant at the Woodbine Agency, a small detective firm in the east end of Toronto. Things change for her very quickly though when she is brutally attacked and left near death. Now, her boss Grace Hawthorne has a choice to make: Let Bea die or... give her a second chance. A second chance that comes with a…

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The FNPS: Episode 157 - The Beef (05-14-2024) 2:49:57

4M ago2:49:57

2:49:57

Kendrick versus Drake. Where did all of this start, what the heck happened? I'm going to do my best to break it down. Some great bars and some great beats, but I have to admit that, by the end I really needed a palate cleanser. This one is extra long and is full of foul language; consider yourself warned. Drake ft. Kendrick Lamar - Marvin's Room/Bu…

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The FNPS: Bonus Episode - Goodbye, G (04-17-2024) 18:09

5M ago18:09

18:09

The FNPS lost its most prominent feline co-host a month ago. In this short bonus episode, you'll find a collection of show outtakes featuring G.By thefnps

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The FNPS: Episode 156 - Ben; A Celebration of Life (02-29-2024) 2:08:06

6M ago2:08:06

2:08:06

We're coming out of hiatus briefly to do a show dedicated to Ben Przybylinski, a dear friend of the show who passed away too soon on February 19, 2024, on the eve of his celebration of life, to keep him with us just a little longer. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet Genesis - Follow You Follow Me Howlin' Wolf - Down In The Bottom Simon & Garfunkel - Cec…

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BONUS - Introducing Acephale: Horror Fiction 46:22

11M ago46:22

46:22

This Halloween, we'd like to introduce you to another show distributed by Realm. Acephale: Horror Fiction is a collection of stories of cosmic and existential horror. Written and performed by Jeffrey Walker. In this episode, a graphic designer seeks fulfillment in life. But his search reveals something that he never wished to find. Learn more about…

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Samhain Storytelling with Arch Druidess Eimear Burke 33:31

11M ago33:31

33:31

An interview with Eimear Burke, druid and Seanchaí. Eimear tells us about her journey to becoming a druid and shares a story from Irish mythology with us.By Conor Dowling

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PARKDALE HAUNT: THE POST-MORTEM (Part 2) 55:44

11M ago55:44

55:44

The post-mortem continues! We tackle topics such as, "Did Ian actually build himself a coffin?", "What joke does Emily regret not including in the show?" and "How many tiny Alexes is too many to take on in a fight?" Featuring the musings of: Alex Nursall, Emily Kellogg, and Ian Boddy. CONTENT WARNINGS: alcohol Parkdale Haunt is an original podcast …

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PARKDALE HAUNT: THE POST-MORTEM (Part 1) 51:22

11M ago51:22

51:22

Well hello again. It's been one year since the end of the show, so Alex, Emily, and Ian decided to sit down one more time to answer some outstanding listener questions, reflect on the series, and give a little insight into what's coming next... This is not a spoiler-free zone, so if you're new here, this might not be the best place to start. Also, …

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The FNPS: Episode 153 - Mike Patton, pt 1 (05-19-2023) 1:53:54

1+ y ago1:53:54

1:53:54

This week is a birthday episode for one of my longest-supporting Patrons, and it's the first of two looking at the work of Mike Patton. First, we get into his work with Faith No More! We Care A Lot* From Out Of Nowhere Surprise! You’re Dead Falling To Pieces The Morning After Epic The Edge Of The World Land Of Sunshine Midlife Crisis Everything’s R…

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The FNPS: Episode 152 - In Memoriam (05-12-2023) 2:03:55

1+ y ago2:03:55

2:03:55

I lost a family member to fentanyl recently, so I wanted to take this opportunity to dedicate a show to him and do a little public education about naloxone. As promised, links to resources: Health Canada's page on naloxone, as well as where to get free kits Ontario-specific information about getting naloxone kits Ontario Harm Reduction Network page…

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The FNPS: Episode 151 - Shibuya-kei (05-05-2023) 2:01:08

1+ y ago2:01:08

2:01:08

This week, we're going back to something that came up during the second Funky Drummer episode, a microgenre out of Japan that has some relation to City pop (and opens up even more rabbit holes!) Dionne Warwick - Walk On By Roger Nichols &The Small Circle of Friends - Always You Van Dyke Parks - Sailing Shoes Louis Phillipe - So Long Sailor Maki Nom…

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The FNPS: Episode 150 - Grand Upright vs. Warner Bros (04-28-2023) 1:57:49

1+ y ago1:57:49

1:57:49

This week, we're taking a look at the legal blowback that resulted from the rise of sampling, and where it's led us to in the present day. Tons of resources were used for this episode, so be sure to check the show notes on the website (now under News & Gigs) for the full details. Biz Markie - Alone Again Gilbert O’Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally)…

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The FNPS: Episode 149 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 3 (04-21-2023) 2:01:20

1+ y ago2:01:20

2:01:20

The final installment on Clyde Stubblefield's Funky Drummer. This one's a bit of a grab bag including pop, house, industrial, and rock. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend this podcast, which features personal anecdotes and interviews with Mr. Stubblefield himself. Pop Will Eat Itself - Not Now James, We’re Busy Fine Young Cannibals - I’m…

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The FNPS: Episode 148 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 2 (04-15-2023) 1:59:31

1+ y ago1:59:31

1:59:31

After a week off to go check out some live music, we're back with our second episode on the legacy of The Funky Drummer sample. This time, the focus is on breaks and hardcore (of the rave variety, not the punk persuasion). Looney Tunes - Just As Long As I Got You 808 State - Pacific 212 Meat Beat Manifesto - Cutman The KLF - The White Room The Prod…

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The FNPS: Episode 147 - The Funky Drummer, pt. 1 (03-31-2023) 2:00:38

1+ y ago2:00:38

2:00:38

Finally we’re getting to the impact of Clyde Stubblefield’s famous loop! Part one: the golden age of hip-hop. James Brown - Funky Drummer (excerpt) Boogie Down Productions - South Bronx Kool Moe Dee - Go See The Doctor MC Hammer - Feel My Power Run-D.M.C. - Run’s House Ultramagnetic MC’s - Give The Drummer Some Stetsasonic - Sally Kurtis Blow - Onl…

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The FNPS: Episode 146 - And Now We Are Three! (03-24-2023) 1:59:52

1+ y ago1:59:52

1:59:52

For the show's anniversary this year, I'm doing a rundown of records that I've bought repeatedly. This tends to happen for a few reasons, some of which are deliberate! Oops I bought it again Ratt - Out Of The Cellar - Round And Round INXS - Kick - New Sensation Pat Benetar - Love Is A Battlefield (12” Mix) Howard Jones - One To One - All I Want Jea…

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The FNPS: BONUS EPISODE - I Choo-Choo-Choose You (02-14-2023) 1:59:31

1+ y ago1:59:31

1:59:31

A Valentine for anyone who didn't have a Valentine. The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place Bob Dylan - Nobody ’Cept You Jim Croce - I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song Elbow - The Only Road The Wilderness Of Manitoba - Northern Sky The Killers - Running Towards A Place Gerry Cinnamon - Where We’re Going Bruce Springsteen - Do I Love You (Indeed I…

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The FNPS: Episode 143 - Another ASCII Shrug (03-03-2023) 1:57:54

1+ y ago1:57:54

1:57:54

shrug it's a shrug oh it's a shruuuug Work has been nuts, to a point where I barely had time to even listen to music. When I did, I found myself digging through a few old playlists. Enjoy! Or don't. It's your life. York ft. Angelina - Iceflowers Conjure One ft. Poe - Make A Wish Elsiane - Morphing 808 State ft. Louise Rhodes - Azura Mandalay - Beau…

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The FNPS: Episode 145 - Requiem for Darrell (03-17-2023) 2:02:41

1+ y ago2:02:41

2:02:41

Four years ago this Wednesday, our friend Darrell left this world. I wanted to take some time this week to pay tribute to the man by collecting songs by artists that were meaningful to him, and some stories from the people who loved him. To learn more about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other blood cancers, or to make a donation of time or money, plea…

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The FNPS: Episode 144 - Panic and Recovery (03-10-2023) 2:00:56

1+ y ago2:00:56

2:00:56

Things have been a little nutty as of late. I have two shows I still need to do post on (one from Valentine's, and one from last week), and the two remaining episodes for Quiet Storm haven't happened yet. This one's out of order, and I have some catching up to do, but things should be back on track soon. This week's show is intended to describe wha…

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The FNPS: Episode 142 - Quiet Storm, pt. 2 (02-10-2023) 2:01:28

1+ y ago2:01:28

2:01:28

This week, we're continuing our look at the Quiet Storm format for Black History Month, in particular material from 1979 through 1985. The Commodores - Still Cameo - Sparkle GQ - I Do Love You The Jones Girls - Who Can I Run To Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO Shalamar - This Is For The Lover In You The Isley Brothers - Don’t Say Goodnight The Stylisti…

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The FNPS: Episode 141 - Quiet Storm, pt.1 (02-03-2023) 2:05:49

1+ y ago2:05:49

2:05:49

For Black History Month, we're going to do a deep dive into the Quiet Storm Movement pioneered by Melvin Lindsey. It's also perfect timing to get you into the mood for Valentine's Day, if that's your thing. And if it's not, well, you can still enjoy the tunes for what they are: a smooth selection of R&B, soul, rare grooves, and slow jams chosen in …

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The FNPS: Episode 140 - Novelty Songs, pt.2 (01-27-2023) 2:00:42

1+ y ago2:00:42

2:00:42

This episode picks up from where we left off last week, in 1985. Note that at least one song uses objectionable language, and I don't just mean f-bombs. Use your best judgement about what you're comfortable with. The Firm - Star Trekkin’ The Frantics - Boot To The Head Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime) Kip Adotta - Wet …

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The FNPS: Episode 139 - Novelty Songs, p.1 (1-20-2023) 2:00:36

1+ y ago2:00:36

2:00:36

This week, we're checking out the fun little genre, novelty songs. It has a few subgenres, but we're mostly going to keep it broad for now. Be cautioned that some of the songs have themes that some may find to be in poor taste, and the Frank Zappa one contains a slur. Billy Jones And His Orchestra - Yes, We Have No Bananas! Helen Kane - I Wanna Be …

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The FNPS: Episode 138 - Megaforce Records (01-13-2023) 1:57:40

1+ y ago1:57:40

1:57:40

In this episode, we're taking a look at Jon and Marsha Zazula's baby, Megaforce Records. Features an excerpt from a Camp Chaos cartoon (nb: nsfw, and may offend some), as well as anecdotes from podcasts by Let It Roll and RIP A Livecast. If you want to check out Jonny Z's book, you can get more details about it on his website. Judas Priest - Betray…

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The FNPS: Episode 137 - Auld Lang Syne, pt.2 (12-30-2022) 2:04:28

1+ y ago2:04:28

2:04:28

This episode wraps up our look at some of the musicians we lost during 2022, as well as 2022 as a whole. Nazareth - Love Hurts The Delfonics - Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) Q Lazzarus - Transformation (Demo) The Impressions - People Get Ready The Seekers - Georgy Girl Teenage Head - Those Things You Do Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orch…

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We Interrupt This Broadcast: Year-End Wrap-up, 2022 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

11:42

Post on last night's show is going to be delayed as I prepare for tonight's gig, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of you who've tuned in this year. As always, you make this work worth doing. Here's to 2023; may it be better than 2022. Music: Cosmic Baby - FantasiaBy thefnps

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The FNPS: Episode 136 - Auld Lang Syne, pt.1 (12-23-2022) 1:58:43

1+ y ago1:58:43

1:58:43

As we come to the end of 2022, we're going to take this time to reflect on some of the musicians who we've lost this year. (Unrelated: I'll be DJing on Twitch on New Year's Eve, and you can find out all the details here: https://fb.me/e/38OBzsmnA) Force MDs - Tender Love Parliament - Flashlight The Dixie Cups - Iko Iko Five Satins - To The Aisle Th…

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BONUS: PARKDALE HAUNT PRESENTS "THE BIG SNOW" 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

It's the holiday season, and the light of the street lamps are dim in the thick snow that blankets the city. Toronto can be cold in the winter, but sometimes you come across a case that makes your blood turn to ice. Everything changed the night she walked into my office, and there's no going back now. The nights just keep getting longer and, someti…

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The FNPS: Episode 135 - The Bluestar Café, pt.4 (12-16-2022) 2:02:21

2y ago2:02:21

2:02:21

As the year comes to a close, there's lots of stuff going on with the day job, so I'm doing one final week of the café. As a sidebar, I'll be DJing on Twitch on New Year's Eve with the Retread crew, so if you want to check it out, here's the Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/38OBzsmnA Blondie - Call Me ZZ Top - Sharp-Dressed Man Smithereens - Girl Lik…

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The FNPS: Episode 134 - The Bluestar Café, pt.3 (12-09-2022) 2:01:47

2y ago2:01:47

2:01:47

This week continues the throwback to the café days of the mid-aughts. Arcadia - The Promise (7”) Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly Thompson Twins - Doctor! Doctor! Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) Peter Gabriel - Shock The Monkey Corey Hart - Boy In The Box Soft Cell - Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go? The Communards - Don’t Lea…

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The FNPS: Episode 133 - The Bluestar Café, pt 2 (12-02-2022) 2:00:10

2y ago2:00:10

2:00:10

This week, I'm continuing my dive into the crates and playing stuff I used to spin when I was doing a weekly in my house. MOAR 80s! With a fair bit of Canadian and even Torontonian nostalgia. Information Society - What’s On Your Mind Animotion - Obsession Pigbag - Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag The Shuffle Demons - Spadina Bus The Art Of Noise - Pet…

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The FNPS: Episode 132 - The Bluestar Café, pt.1 (11-25-2022) 2:02:34

2y ago2:02:34

2:02:34

Years ago, I used to host a weekly out of my house for friends. I found myself thinking of it this week, and decided to go digging through the crates so I could play a selection of the tunes I would have played then. This week and next, you can expect a fair bit of 80s new wave and pop. Platinum Blonde - Doesn’t Really Matter The Cars - Hello Again…

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The FNPS: Episode 131 - Patrick Cowley, pt. 2 (11-18-2022) 2:04:40

2y ago2:04:40

2:04:40

After a week off to let my back injury heal, I'm back - no pun intended! This week, we're wrapping up our look at the work of Patrick Cowley, intended to coincide with the anniversary of his passing on November 12, 1982. Don't forget to check out all of Dark Entries' posthumous Cowley releases on Bandcamp, including last Saturday's brand-new releas…

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The FNPS: Episode 130 - Ennio Morricone, pt.1 (11-04-2022) 1:59:34

2y ago1:59:34

1:59:34

In honour of what would have been Morricone's 94th birthday next week, we're diving into a look at some of his work. This episode's focus is on his work in spaghetti westerns. To take a look at the entire top 20 list, visit the Spaghetti Western database. With Duccio Tussari: Una Pistola Per Ringo (A Pistol For Ringo), 1965 Main title (instrumental…

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BONUS: 9 II MIDNIGHT - TERRORS OF THE REAL WORLD 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It seems like the terrors of the real world are most appealing to you and for good reason... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One grou…

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BONUS: 9 II MIDNIGHT - HORRORS OF OUR DREAMS 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One group will head to the Fer…

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The FNPS: Episode 129 - Hallowe’en! (10-28-2022) 1:59:41

2y ago1:59:41

1:59:41

This year for Hallowe'en, I decided against doing another installment of Killer Tunes, and instead went digging for some less-common Hallowe'en music, with a sprinkling of some old-pal faves. It's ghoulishly good! /dadjoke Danny Elfman - This Is Halloween Sippie Wallace - Devil Dance Blues Salty Holmes - The Ghost Song Louis Armstrong with Gordon J…

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30: AMARANTHINE 51:44

2y ago51:44

51:44

AMARANTHINE: undying. Trust. Simple in theory — do you have faith in someone, someone you love, someone you know, someone you care about? It can be difficult in practice, and there comes that moment where you ask yourself... how do you find faith in the darkness? Who do you place your confidence in? Who can you rely on? To the people we love, we sa…

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28. The Woman of The House by Melanie Mockobey 21:10

2y ago21:10

21:10

The Woman of The House is an original horror radio drama written by Melanie Mockobey. Starring, Stephanie Leppert, Melanie Mockobey and Molly Flanagan. Produced by Conor Dowling. Music by Shamie Harvey. Original artwork by Lauren O'Neill.By Conor Dowling

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29: QUIETUS 47:52

2y ago47:52

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QUIETUS: final settlement (as of a debt). "Glacial Lake Iroquois was a prehistoric proglacial lake that existed at the end of the last ice age approximately 13,000 years ago. The lake was essentially an enlargement of the present Lake Ontario that formed because the St. Lawrence River downstream from the lake was blocked by the ice sheet near the p…

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The FNPS: Episode 128 - Patrick Cowley, pt. 1 (10-21-2022) 2:00:31

2y ago2:00:31

2:00:31

Friday's show is a bit late due to my spending yesterday prepping for last night's gig, but here we go: we're finally getting to our look at Patrick Cowley. This will be a two-parter, because there's a lot of material. This first one is his solo material and collaborations; the second part will be production and remixes. Additional resources includ…

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28: CALIGINOUS 43:51

2y ago43:51

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CALIGINOUS: misty, dim; obscure, dark. Starting anything with, "Webster's Dictionary defines..." is always a bad move, so I'll just say this: Family is whatever you need it to be. You can be born into it or you can build it. You can weave threads between yourself and others to create a web that holds you all within its strands. Family can be born a…

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27: SMALL HOURS 43:52

2y ago43:52

43:52

SMALL HOURS: The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep. SPA MENU: Manicure - $58 40-Minute Massage - $150 Full Body Soak and Scrub - $189 Full Body Immolation - Complimentary The Fires of Moloch Burning Away the Sin Within Your Flesh - +$50 (weekends only) I just want to say here that I think we're the first podcast t…

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The FNPS: Episode 127 - Another ASCII Shrug (10-15-2022) 2:06:12

2y ago2:06:12

2:06:12

Due to technical difficulties, you're getting a mixtape of sorts this week. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Hopefully. Ghostly Kisses ft. Louis-Étienne Santais - J'ai demandé à la lune Maya Hawke - Luna Moth Phoebe Bridgers - Moon Song James Blake - Atmosphere Ghostly Kisses - Call My Name The Cure - The Figurehead M…

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26: IRASCIBLE 47:07

2y ago47:07

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IRASCIBLE: having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. What lives in the basement of your mind? What do the voices in your head say to you in the dark? How deep do those fears go and what will you do the day you come face to face with them? You can't run. You can only listen. Do not go downstairs Do not go downstairs Do not go downstairs Fea…

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25: TORSION 45:41

2y ago45:41

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TORSION: the state of being twisted. There are plenty of good things about your university days, but spending time in the big sterile libraries is rarely one. It's especially not great if you're perusing the occult section while someone keeps an eye on you. There are eyes in the shelves, eyes in the halls, and eyes in the house... watching, always …

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The FNPS: Episode 126 - Mahsa, Reconciliation, & Coolio (10-07-2022) 2:01:10

2y ago2:01:10

2:01:10

I got knocked on my butt last week by a really bad migraine (presumably due to Hurricane Ian) so this week's show is actually the show I'd been planning to do last week. It's a first, in that it's three separate segments. The first one is on Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman whose tragic and preventable death on September 16th has spurred worldwid…

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