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What's the story with national anthems? Well, that depends entirely on the anthem. From the wildly mundane to the historically significant and every what else. In each episode I'll tease out the story of a song that helps tell the story of a nation. The connections between them will be a surprise and if I've figured this out you will be entertained. Questions, comments complaints, and corrections (please tell me where I'm wrong!) can get to me at anthemspod@gmail.com or at +1 (203) 759-8375
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What happens when we die? What if this is the afterlife? Comedian, coma survivor, and former Pitchfork writer Dave Maher ("This American Life") asks artists, entertainers, and activists for definite answers to these unanswerable questions.
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We aim to discuss topics that our listeners will be able to relate with, hoping to potentially revitalize a fallen out passion while also enriching our audience with knowledge provided by experts in their industry.
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Dive into the heart of Carlow's football scene with the Carlow Soccer Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things Carlow & District League. Hosted by the passionate and knowledgeable Harry Shorthose, this podcast delves deep into the latest happenings, stories, and matches within the vibrant Carlow football community. Join Harry as he brings you exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and league officials, offering unique insights into the local football landscape. From match analy ...
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Dan Shanahan and Anthony Nash are joined by guests from inside and outside the GAA to discuss all things hurling and its place in Irish life. New shows every Tuesday. In association with Zest Active.
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The Catholic Guy Weekdays 4 pm - 7 pm ET Lino Rulli is described by his friends as "The Catholic Guy" because that is exactly what he is… an everyday Catholic guy with a fresh, fun, and often off-beat take on living out the faith in the world today. Join Lino, "The Catholic Guy," for a look at the world unlike any you’ve heard before. Contact Lino at Lino@thecatholicchannel.org or visit Catholicguy.com for more information
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This week the outside competitions get started. Crettyard are in action in the first round of the LFA Senior Cup as they face Trinity Donaghmede, Harry caught up with Crettyard manager, Cristoir Maher to preview. There''s also action across the LFA Junior Cup throughout the weekend, Harry catches up with St. Pat's manager, Patrick Brennan to chat a…
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In this inspiring episode of Higher Take, we sit down with Anastasia, the creative mind behind @guide.lb, to explore her extraordinary journey from Russia to Lebanon. Despite initial concerns from her family and friends about moving to Lebanon, Anastasia followed her passion and found a deep love for the country. Through her Instagram, she shares s…
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I hope you enjoyed it. Irritatingly I have encountered some motorcycle noise in the record but next time I have some ideas. Here are my sources: https://archive.stlucia.gov.lc/saint_lucia/national_anthem/national_anthem_of_saint_lucia.htm https://sports.yahoo.com/how-julien-alfred-went-from-running-barefoot-in-st-lucia-to-the-fastest-woman-in-the-w…
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In this captivating episode of Higher Take, we explore the inspiring journey of Aya Charaf, a talented dancer and member of the world-renowned group, The Mayyas (مَيّاس 🇱🇧). Aya opens up about the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion for dance, including societal stereotypes and cultural barriers. Aya shares her personal story of resilience…
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On this week's episode, Harry looks back at the top of the table clash in Division One of the O35's and chats to both managers. The KCLR Carlow Shield began on Saturday night and one of the games of the week was St. Fiacc’s vs Burrin Celtic as they renewed their rivalry and Harry spoke to both managers after the match to get their thoughts on the g…
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On this week's episode of the Carlow Soccer Podcast, it's the Final Countdown to the brand new Carlow League season with the action all getting underway this Saturday night. As we celebrate five months of the podcast, Harry catches up with managers at the launch of the new season last week to see how teams are feeling ahead of the new season.…
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On this week's podcast, Harry chats to Parkville United Club Secretary, Shay Kirwan about an incident which saw a group of teenagers deface the club grounds with inappropriate graffiti the night before an FAI Football Summer Camp was due to take place, and Carlow Galway Cup manager, Barry Doyle reflects on Carlow's 13th place finish at the tourname…
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In this engaging episode of Higher Take, we sit down with Nadim Safieddine, a prominent content creator known for his movie and series reviews, to delve into a variety of personal and thought-provoking topics. Nadim shares his insights on how content creators can adapt to changing landscapes and provides his perspective on the current state of the …
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If you've come here then hey, hi, how are you. Here are the notes https://archive.ph/20120805163738/www.slovenija2001.gov.si/pot/kronologija/ https://www.muzej-nz.si/ https://physics.fe.uni-lj.si/members/iglic/history/uporaba_slovenscine.pdf http://ezb.ijs.si/fedoragsearch/rest?operation=gfindObjects&query=%2Bauthor:Kotnik,%20Fran+dc.format:text+AN…
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On this week's episode Harry spoke to Bagenalstown and St. Fiacc's O35's managers after their clash last week after their Leinster wins last week before the next round. He also talks to Eric Molloy about his start to life as Killeshin assistant manager (and asks him about the rumours floating around online that the club are paying players) and he a…
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As a follow-up to last week's Will Oldham episode, I'm re-releasing my episode with the man Will called an "internet angel," saxophonist and Fuubutsushi member Patrick Shiroishi. This conversation has been on my mind because my move to Cleveland has come with consuming more Taco Bell than I have in the past decade, so take any shade I throw toward …
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Booking This Is Your Afterlife sometimes looks like me hand-writing a list of dream guests off the top of my head. Will Oldham appears on every one of those lists. I've been a fan since he released the first Superwolf album with Matt Sweeney in 2005, and their 2021 follow-up, Superwolves, joins it as one of my favorite albums ever. Few artists are …
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Playwright, actor, and well-balanced adult Steven Strafford is a breath of fresh air when it comes to putting creative pursuits in their proper place, i.e. as part of a life rather than a whole life. It was wonderful to talk to him about sobriety, meeting his husband, and moving from Chicago to Ohio as a grown man. Content warning: sobriety, family…
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On this week's episode, Harry talks to St. Fiacc's O35's manager, Gary Walsh about making it through to round 2 of Leinster, and about the club in general and where it's headed. Additionally, as the transfer window opened last week, he dives into where he thinks each Premier club can strengthen over the summer.…
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A note on audio here: I recorded this in a 95 degree Fahrenheit booth with the AC off and it was a very sweaty hour of of my life. It's impossible to imagine sitting through that again despite my struggle with background appliance noise everywhere. Sorry it's a bit less this time. Notes! https://web.archive.org/web/20111209132114/http://www.nd.edu/…
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I've wanted artist, writer, educator, and organizer Benji Hart on the show for a while, and today we finally make it happen. It's such a pleasure to speak with them about navigating abolition work while acknowledging the very human desire to see evil punished. It's something I think about a lot, and clearly Benji does too. Content warning: abolitio…
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My conversation with Lyn Rye was so intense and locked in that I gave up on taking notes (and doing bits). They're a bass player, songwriter, artist, gardener, "house dad" at Casa Al-Fatiha (an autonomous sanctuary house for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers), and abolitionist troublemaker. Yet our conversation stretched beyond even all that work! Content warn…
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Daniel Wyche is a composer and improvising musician who uses guitar, pedals, and other electronics to make tracks full of ideas, noise, and even humor. I love his new tape with Lia Kohl, Movie Candy, so I talked to him in my living room about how to listen to experimental music (a Patreon-only part of our talk) and just how important other people a…
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In this engaging episode of Higher Take, we sit down with Patrick Daoud (باتريك داوود), a prominent content creator, to delve into a variety of compelling topics. Patrick shares his insights on how content creators can adapt to sensitive situations and provides his perspective on the current state of Lebanon. We discuss the series of disasters that…
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On this week's episode of the Carlow Soccer Podcast, Harry chats to Gaynor Cup manager, Alan Smith about his thoughts on the tournament, and Hanover Harps Over 35's manager, Pa Dowling chats about Hanover's strong start to Division One of the seniors leagueBy Harry Shorthose
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Improviser, actor, and teacher Mary Cait Walthall directed Feed Wolf Ice Cream, the one-man show this podcast grew from. I talk to her about how the project has evolved and the comas that lead away from the dream of fame. Content warning: punishment, parenting, enlightenment, death of childhood friends, talking circle funeral, Karens. If you believ…
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Moving from Chicago to Cleveland, how do I pay tribute to my home of 22 years, my entire adult life? I do this. Read the poem I reference (and read), David Whyte's Sweet Darkness. If you believe in This Is Your Afterlife and want more solo (and other bonus) episodes, become a patron for $5 or $15/month at patreon.com/davemaher. Follow this show on …
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Join us in this captivating episode of Higher Take as we sit down with Clara Abou Nassar (كلارا أبو نصار) to delve into a wide array of topics, from her thoughts on sushi and favorite foods to the carnivore diet and the importance of discipline. Clara shares her insights on balancing diet and exercise, handling social media hate, and navigating the…
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Here are my sources, notes, and reading for the episode. Thanks for listening folks https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/3513/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Gne3UHKHs https://archive.org/details/nepal0000bhat https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_National_Review/xDUFAAAAQAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA609&printsec=frontcover https://himalaya.s…
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It's an all-time-great This Is Your Afterlife with artist, musician, and independent folklorist Daniel Bachman. Daniel creates huge concept albums like Almanac Behind, which documented the climate crisis with field recordings of extreme weather that sometimes swallowed his guitar playing, and writes pieces on his Substack like “Well Seasoned”: A Hi…
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How do you make political art that isn't dogmatic or trite? What are ways to reimagine live performance to activate an audience instead of creating a seated mass of mindless consumers? It's my performance chat with Bindu Poroori! If you believe in This Is Your Afterlife and want fun bonus episodes, become a patron for $5 or $15/month at patreon.com…
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Harry catches up with Vale Wanderers ladies about their recent Kilkenny league win and their run all the way to the final of the LFA Junior Women's Shield, and Carlow League Secretary Brian O'Reilly gives us the lowdown on the Carlow League AGM which took place last night including the resounding decision from Carlow clubs to vote no to Calendar Fo…
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Bindu Poroori is a warm, deep, brilliant writer, performance artist, and singer whose creative practice can't be summed up tidily. She's in a band called Do the Needful, and her time hosting Salonathon made her the live performer she is. We bonded over our approaches to performance and the struggle to make political art that is authentic to us, so …
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Join us in Episode 46 of Higher Take as we dive into the life of Yara Bou Monsef, a dynamic force in the realms of digital marketing and forensic science. From biohealth engineering to creating cutting-edge content, Yara's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, she opens up about her evolution as a content creator, her views on ent…
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Devin Bustin is not just a poet, songwriter, musician, and, gulp, minister (official title: Director of Spiritual Growth and Students). He's one of the most influential people in my life. Listen to us plumb our shared evangelical Christian history, the possible different functions of doubt in our lives, our shared love of poetry, and the entry of r…
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The snap of a good jerky stick. The taste of very wet eggs. Venturing off alone to see art. Performing as a Neo-Futurist. Annie Share enjoys her life! It's a skill she's cultivated through a careful selection of little treats. Content warning: yearbook enemies, wanting to die young and riding your bike, imaginary friend Gerald Oliver Dickens (G.O.D…
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On today's podcast, Harry has all the fallout from New Oak’s Leinster Junior Cup Semi-Final defeat to Wexford Bohs and chats about what is next for the Paupish. We preview this weekend's Keating Memorial Premier Cup final between New Oak and Bagenalstown and Harry talks to Hanover B manager, Pa Dowling about their White’s Pharmacy Division Two Cup …
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On today's episode, Harry chats to New Oak manager Gavin Dowling ahead of this week's Leinster Junior Cup Semi-Final against Wexford Bohs on Sunday and previews the Whites Pharmacy Division Two Cup Final taking place on Saturday night between Hanover B and Parkville B.By Harry Shorthose
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Brad E. Rose is a musician, podcaster, music writer, label owner, graphic designer, and dad, and we talk about his motivations beneath and for all of that. Content warning: COVID, parenthood, legacy, the undertow, extremely metal Capsula Mundi alternative, Terry Riley's A Rainbow in Curved Air. If you believe in This Is Your Afterlife and want fun …
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In Episode 45 of Higher Take, we explore the remarkable life of Dareen Barbar, a Guinness World Record holder whose journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. After losing her leg at age 15 to bone cancer, Dareen didn’t just overcome the odds—she shattered them. Join us as she shares her insights on building resilience, conquering lone…
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Is this the first ever Twitch streamer guest on This Is Your Afterlife? I believe it is! But comedian Case Blackwell (from sketch group Cigarette Sandwich) is much more than a streamer. I've known him a while, and I was surprised by most of our conversation. Take a listen to hear a brilliant silly guy get vulnerable. Content warning: ALS, dementia,…
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On this episode, Harry chats to Kilree Celtic chairman Paul Gardiner about the news that the club will be staying in the Nationalist Premier Division for another season and Paul discusses plans for a new AstroTurf pitch in Bagenalstown. Harry then dives into Crettyard's Nationalist Premier Division win this week after Pat's drew with New Oak to den…
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Welcome to The Carlow Soccer Podcast. First up, we'll be delving into the recent announcement that the Premier Division in Carlow will be expanding to a ten-team division next season. What does this mean for the local soccer scene? Join me as we explore the implications and potential excitement this change might bring. Then, we'll be turning our at…
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When I saw musician Maria Jacobson (the creative force behind Fran) was starting a new podcast called Godless—asking guests, "Do you believe in God?" and all the other questions it encompasses—I knew I had to have her on This Is Your Afterlife. So here she is! It's a warm, fun, easy convo about hard stuff, just like we like it. Content warning: anx…
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Tune in to the latest episode of The Carlow Soccer Podcast with host Harry Shorthose, your go-to source for everything soccer in Carlow and beyond! In this episode, we dive into the thrilling action of the LFA Junior Cup, where New Oak's triumph over Parkvilla took center stage. Despite facing adversity with only 8 men on the field, New Oak showcas…
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Second City and Matt Damon Improv's Phylicia McLeod sits down with me to hash out how to deal with strict Christian parents whose idea of what's best for you is different than yours. Content warning: dead sibling, alcoholism, Pentecostal childhood, playing Lil Boosie/Boosie Badazz at your funeral, presence as the solution to boredom in paradise, ma…
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Join us in a conversation as we delve into the ins and outs of modern relationships, as 3 women as we dissect what truly defines high-value partnerships, explore the nuances of sexual compatibility, and navigate the complexities of promiscuity. Through their reflections, we offer an interesting conclusion to the dynamics shaping romance, providing …
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When everyone went scrambling to therapy during lockdown in 2020, what did the therapists think? Find out in this sweet and intimate conversation with Nick Turner, aka the experimental ambient musician Tyresta. I've had lots of musicians who are in Nick's orbit as guests, but he's the first one to really delve into the music-making process, so this…
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