Best Pooley Podcasts (2024)

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Cathy Yue Wang, "Snake Sisters and Ghost Daughters: Feminist Adaptations of Traditional Tales in Chinese Fantasy" (Wayne State UP, 2023) 36:07

14m ago36:07

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Contemporary Chinese film and literature often draw on time-honored fantastical texts and tales which were founded in the milieu of patriarchy, parental authority, heteronormativity, nationalism, and anthropocentrism. Cathy Yue Wang's Snake Sisters and Ghost Daughters: Feminist Adaptations of Traditional Tales in Chinese Fantasy (Wayne State Univer…

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S5 Ep.7 Touring with Dave Janes Snr 30:23

7d ago30:23

30:23

Dave Janes Snr tells you everything you need to know about Touring, in today's episode with Lee Pooley. Dave Janes Snr is a member of the BCAB Touring Technical Group and is a highly experienced outdoor activity provider. The topics covered include: hydration and nutrition what kit to take and loading your craft decision making for day trips and mu…

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S5 Ep.6 RERUN Neurodiversity in Sport with Caragh McMurtry and Nerys Hall 43:56

18d ago43:56

43:56

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are rereleasing a fascinating and important episode exploring neurodiversity in sport. The guests for this 2023 episode were Helena Russo, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Paddle UK; Nerys Hall, a marathon and sprint paddler; and Caragh McMurtry, a former Olympic rower and founder of Neurodiv…

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Shakuntala Gawde, "Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana: Selected Episodes from the Tenth Skandha" (Dev Publishers, 2023) 32:58

19d ago32:58

32:58

Shakuntala Gawde's book Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana: Selected Episodes from the Tenth Skandha (Dev Publishers, 2023) presents an analytical study of selected narratives of the tenth skandha of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa with the framework of Narratology. It checks the possibilities of interpretation of some popular narratives from Kṛṣṇa saga. …

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John O’Connor, "The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster" (Sourcebooks, 2024) 52:28

24d ago52:28

52:28

Bigfoot is an instantly recognizable figure. Through the decades, this elusive primate has been featured in movies and books, on coffee mugs, beer koozies, car polish, and CBD oil. Which begs the question: what is it about Bigfoot that's caught hold of our imaginations? Journalist and self-diagnosed skeptic John O'Connor is fascinated by Sasquatch.…

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S5 Ep.5 Flatwater Racing: Wash Hanging with Ivan Lawler and Scott Hynds 37:07

1M ago37:07

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Ivan Lawler MBE and Scott Hynds are the guests for today's conversation with Lee Pooley, focused on coaching wash hanging for flatwater racing. Ivan and Scott both coach at Elmbridge CC; Ivan is a five-time canoe marathon world champion and a canoe sprint world champion and Scott is Flatwater Coach Developer for the England Talent Programme and a f…

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S5 Ep.4 What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's on your SUP with Tom Westaway 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Tom Westaway is the guest for the last episode in the 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft' mini-series. White water paddle boarding is the focus for today's conversation and Tom shares personal insights from his experience as a coach and leader. The topics covered by Tom and Lee Pooley include: Tom's non-negotiables decision makin…

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Imani D. Owens, "Turn the World Upside Down: Empire and Unruly Forms of Black Folk Culture in the U.S. and Caribbean" (Columbia UP, 2023) 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

In the first half of the twentieth century, Black hemispheric culture grappled with the legacies of colonialism, U.S. empire, and Jim Crow. As writers and performers sought to convey the terror and the beauty of Black life under oppressive conditions, they increasingly turned to the labor, movement, speech, sound, and ritual of everyday “folk.” Man…

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S5 Ep.3 What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your Canoe with Jenna Sanders 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

Jenna Sanders is the guest for today's canoe-focused episode in the 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft' mini-series. Jenna is a British Canoeing National Trainer, Performance Coach and Chair of the Canoe Technical Group. The topics discussed today by Jenna and Lee Pooley include: kit for white water and open water environments de…

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Suzanne Oakdale, "Amazonian Cosmopolitans: Navigating a Shamanic Cosmos, Shifting Indigenous Policies, and Other Modern Projects" (U Nebraska Press, 2022) 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

In Amazonian Cosmopolitans: Navigating a Shamanic Cosmos, Shifting Indigenous Policies, and Other Modern Projects (U Nebraska Press, 2022), Suzanne Oakdale focuses on the autobiographical accounts of two Brazilian Indigenous leaders, Prepori and Sabino, Kawaiwete men whose lives spanned the twentieth century, when Amazonia increasingly became the c…

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S5 Ep.2 What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your Raft with Jon Best 27:34

3M ago27:34

27:34

Today's rafting focused episode continues our mini-series 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft'. The guest for this conversation with Lee Pooley is Jon Best, Chair of the Rafting Technical Group. The topics discussed by Jon and Lee include: Jon's journey to rafting via Freestyle kayaking the right kit for the river dealing with kit…

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Joseph C. Russo, "Hard Luck and Heavy Rain: The Ecology of Stories in Southeast Texas" (Duke UP, 2022) 34:14

3M ago34:14

34:14

In Hard Luck and Heavy Rain: The Ecology of Stories in Southeast Texas (Duke UP, 2022) (Duke UP, 2023), Joseph C. Russo takes readers into the everyday lives of the rural residents of Southeast Texas. He encounters the region as a kind of world enveloped in on itself, existing under a pall of poverty, illness, and oil refinery smoke. His informants…

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Jakob Norberg, "The Brothers Grimm and the Making of German Nationalism" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are probably history’s most famous folklorists. Their collection of folk tales – the Children’s and Household Tales – is one of the world’s most translated literary works. Living in a time of upheaval and war, the Grimm brothers were also passionate German nationalists. They insisted that Germans must reject alien regimes an…

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S5 Ep.1 - What’s in your Buoyancy Aid and what’s in your Sea Kayak with Lyndsay McPhee 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

Welcome to the first episode of 2024, today's Sea Kayak focused episode continues our mini-series 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your craft'. The guest for this conversation with Lee Pooley is Lyndsay McPhee, a National Trainer and Performance Coach. The topics covered by Lyndsay and Lee include: Lyndsay's history paddling in various di…

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William G. Pooley, "Body and Tradition in 19th-Century France: Félix Arnaudin and the Moorlands of Gascony, 1870-1914" (Oxford UP, 2019) 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

The moorlands of Gascony are often considered one of the most dramatic examples of top-down rural modernization in nineteenth-century Europe. From an area of open moors, they were transformed in one generation into the largest man-made forest in Europe. Body and Tradition in Nineteenth-Century France: Félix Arnaudin and the Moorlands of Gascony, 18…

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Episode #43 | Applied nutrition with David Dunne 25:49

4M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode Ryan Blake chats applied nutirion with David Dunne. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hexis.live/By Extreme Sports Performance

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Matthieu Felt, "Meanings of Antiquity: Myth Interpretation in Premodern Japan" (Harvard UP, 2023) 44:24

4M ago44:24

44:24

Meanings of Antiquity: Myth Interpretation in Premodern Japan (Harvard UP, 2023) is the first dedicated study of how the oldest Japanese myths, recorded in the eighth-century texts Kojiki and Nihon shoki, changed in meaning and significance between 800 and 1800 CE. Generations of Japanese scholars and students have turned to these two texts and the…

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S4 Ep23 - The End of 2023 Wrap Up with Lee Pooley 24:42

4M ago24:42

24:42

For the final episode of 2023, Lee Pooley, British Canoeing Director of Coaching and Qualifications is looking back at the year in conversation with Debbie Thompson, Digital Learning Designer. Lee looks back at 2023 both on and off the podcast. But, we also look forward to what's coming in another busy year in 2024. Thanks for listening, we'll be b…

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Christmas Special: Enjoying a Sober Christmas, with Elliott Wald 1:10:19

4M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

This week Daniel is joined by Elliott Wald for a Christmas Special! They will be discussing Daniel’s journey from last Christmas to now, the struggles that people with addiction face over the holiday period; particularly from peer pressure, at work parties and the pressure to take part with friends & family. Daniel and Elliott will be reflecting on…

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S4 Ep 22 RERUN - Touring in the Winter Months with Pia Philbey 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

This rerun episode is all about Touring during the winter with Lee Pooley and Pia Philbey. Pia shares tips on all aspects of preparation for touring during the winter months, including clothes, kit and planning. Lee and Pia also cover adapting to challenging conditions and touring with mixed-craft groups. Download a transcript of the episode here.…

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Mental Sobriety, with Hayley Broughton-McKinna 56:33

4M ago56:33

56:33

In this episode, Dan is joined by Hayley, a qualified associate psychological practitioner (see more here: https://pmac.uk/about-us/). With Hayley facing her own struggles over the years, suffering an eating disorder in her teens, losing her mum to alcohol 8 years ago and recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD. Hayley hasn’t touched alcohol in a…

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Ollie Ollerton: SAS, Sober & Strong 1:23:45

4M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ollie Ollerton, ex-alcoholic, former UK Special Forces operative and one of the founding Directing Staff on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins; delving into all things mindset! Ollie discussed being attacked by a chimp as a child, before embarking on his career beginning in the Royal Marine Commandos aged 18, taking p…

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S4 Ep 21 - What’s in your Buoyancy Aid and what’s in your Boat with Georgina Maxwell 29:44

5M ago29:44

29:44

Welcome to the first episode in our NEW mini-series called 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your Boat'. This first episode is with Georgina Maxwell, and she talks about what she has and will have in her buoyancy aid and boat whilst paddling alone but also whilst leading a group in a White Water environment. To download the transcript for …

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Growing Up Around Addiction, With Lorri Haines 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Join Dan as he chats with Lorri Haines, entrepreneur and family man from Essex. Lorri is the CEO of mental health and well-being app ‘Shoorah’ which launched in 2023 and has run multiple successful business ventures since he was a teenager. Lorri also stars in an ITV show with his fiancée; Ferne McCann: My Family & Me. Lorri Haines delves into his …

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Greg Bailey, "The Brahmavaivarta Purana (Ganesa Khanda): Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology" (Motilal Banarsidass, 2022) 33:56

5M ago33:56

33:56

Greg Bailey discusses his new translation of the Gaṇeśa Khaṇḍa of the Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa, one of the few texts dedicated solely to the popular elephant-headed Indian god Gaṇeśa. About the book: The first two khaas of the Brahmavaivarta Puraa (BvP) deal with Brahma and Prakti respectively. Both introducing the theology that enables Ka to be treat…

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Changing Your Idea of Yourself With Terry Devine. 1:10:44

5M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Dan chats with Terry Devine, discussing his journey from ‘hopeless, hope-to-die street level junkie’, to being 11 years clean and a life coach. Terry shares his experiences as an ex heroin user of 20 years, which included bouts of homelessness, sofa-surfing, eating out of bins & suicide attempts. After attempting numerous ways to get clean, Terry r…

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S4 Ep20 RERUN - Using Video in Decision Training 12:24

5M ago12:24

12:24

In todays rerun episode released in 2020, Lee Pooley talks through the use of video in coaching. With increasing accessibility to video recording equipment, we explore how it can be used in Decision Training. To download the transcript for this episode click here.By britishcanoeingcoaching

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From Life’s Tragedies to Life Coach, with Carl Crowley! 1:04:54

5M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Dan chats with Carl Crowley, ex-armed forces to up & coming motivational therapist, as he opens up about his childhood trauma, addictions and breakdown of relationships. Carl shares his story, dealing with the death of loved ones, the struggles of dealing with anxiety, depression & being overweight, along with his alcohol & drug addiction. Talking …

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Addiction, Single Parenting and Fighting the ‘imp’ with Anna Jasper 55:29

5M ago55:29

55:29

Join Dan in this episode as he talks to Anna Jasper, a single mum sharing her journey within the throes of addiction, broken family, single parenting, the loss of a loved one and the realisation of the strength it's taken to get this far. Discussing the universal problem of addiction, the effects it can cause to the children of addicted parents and…

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S4 Ep.19 COACHING - SUP Coaching and Leading in White Water with Adam Burns, Anthony Ing and Tom Westaway 27:31

6M ago27:31

27:31

Today's episode is for anyone with an interest in paddling in a White Water environment on a SUP, more specifically for those leading and coaching in a White Water environment. Join Lee Pooley with Adam Burns, Anthony Ing and Tom Westaway and listen to them talk about height management and how they do their safety briefings. For more information an…

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Outsmarting Addiction: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Patrick Fox 1:11:48

6M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Join Dan in this episode as he talks to Patrick Fox, a life coach who helps men rethink their relationship with alcohol. They dive into the common misconceptions about drinking, how our minds can trick us into desiring alcohol, and tools to change our thinking and break free from dependency. Patrick shares his own journey to sobriety after one wild…

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Stuart McHardy, "The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World" (Luath Press, 2023) 38:03

6M ago38:03

38:03

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the ni…

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Relapse Is Part Of My Recovery, I'll Never Stop Fighting with Howa 45:54

6M ago45:54

45:54

Dan is joined by Howa, a brave woman who shares her harrowing life story involving childhood sexual abuse, mental health struggles, and a battle with addiction spanning over 20 years. Despite multiple suicide attempts and ongoing relapses, Howa remains determined to beat her demons through creative outlets like writing poetry and pursuing a degree …

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Anne Duggan, "The Lost Princess: Women Writers and the History of Classic Fairy Tales" (Reaktion Books, 2023) 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

In The Lost Princess: Women Writers and the History of Classic Fairy Tales (Reaktion, 2023), Dr. Anne Duggan presents a recovery of the lost, plucky heroines of historic fairy tales. People often associate fairy tales with Disney films, and with the male authors from whom Disney often drew inspiration – notably Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm …

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S4 Ep.18 RERUN - How to build your Coaching Philosophy with Sid Sinfield 22:28

6M ago22:28

22:28

In today's rerun episode, originally released in 2020, Pete Catterall talked to Sid Sinfield about coaching philosophy, how you begin to create and develop one of your own and importantly how it can help you in your coaching. To download the transcript for this episode click here.By britishcanoeingcoaching

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Jeffrey S. Debies-Carl, "If You Should Go at Midnight: Legends and Legend Tripping in America" (UP of Mississippi, 2023) 48:48

6M ago48:48

48:48

Across today’s America, countless people will embark on an adventure. They will prowl among overgrown headstones in forgotten graveyards, stalk through darkened woods and wildlands, and creep down the crumbling corridors of abandoned buildings. They have set forth in search of a profound paranormal experience and may seem to achieve just that. They…

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One Year Sober: The Hardest and Best Year of My Life 50:35

6M ago50:35

50:35

Dan O'Reilly celebrates an incredible milestone - one year sober! In this raw and emotional episode, Dan reflects on the highs and lows of his journey with producer John. They have an honest heart-to-heart, with Dan opening up about his addictions, sobriety struggles, and the taboos around addiction. John asks thoughtful questions to uncover Dan's …

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Julian Goodare and Martha McGill, "The Supernatural in Early Modern Scotland" (Manchester UP, 2023) 39:00

6M ago39:00

39:00

Julian Goodare and Martha McGill's edited volume The Supernatural in Early Modern Scotland (Manchester UP, 2023) is about other worlds and the supernatural beings, from angels to fairies, that inhabited them. It is about divination, prophecy, visions and trances. And it is about the cultural, religious, political and social uses to which people in …

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Dan Does the Impulsivity Test with the Cocaine Hypnotist 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Dan hands the reins over to addiction specialist Elliot Wald in this episode. They delve into the changes in Dan's social circle, his mental resilience strategies like boxing, and how Dan's trust had to be rebuilt with his wife Shelley. Elliot administers an impulsivity test to Dan, scoring him at a sky-high 92! They also discuss why addiction is a…

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Coming Soon: The Liberty Exchange 3:14

7M ago3:14

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Coming soon, a brand new podcast from Libertarianism.org... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michelle Karnes, "Medieval Marvels and Fictions in the Latin West and Islamic World" (U Chicago Press, 2022) 31:24

6M ago31:24

31:24

Marvels like enchanted rings and sorcerers’ stones were topics of fascination in the Middle Ages, not only in romance and travel literature but also in the period’s philosophical writing. Rather than constructions of belief accepted only by simple-minded people, Michelle Karnes shows that these spectacular wonders were near impossibilities that dem…

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S4 Ep.17 COACHING - White Water Safety Courses with Simon Westgarth and Dan Wilkinson 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

Today's episode is for anyone with an interest in paddling on White Water. In this conversation Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, talks to Simon Westgarth and Dan Wilkinson, from the White Water Technical Group, about the development of the White Water Safety courses. They discuss how the courses, launching in…

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Me and My Addiction with Author Stewart Lee 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Dan chats with Stewart Lee, author of "Me and My Addiction," about his journey with alcoholism and sobriety. Stewart shares his relatable story, from trying to fit in as an awkward teenager to hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide. He discusses getting and staying sober, including stints in rehab, relapsing at big life events, and finally comm…

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Sober trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock fights Industry Silence! 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Dan chats with personal trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock about taking a stand against the fitness industry's silence on alcohol. Adam shares why he feels compelled to speak out, even if it means losing clients and followers. He provides insight into sobriety, discipline and the connections between mental and physical health. Listen as Adam inspires peo…

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S4 Ep.16 RERUN - Slalom Coach Interview with Greg Hitchen 36:54

7M ago36:54

36:54

In today's rerun episode we are celebrating the Slalom World Championships at Lee Valley with an interview with British Canoeing's Lead for Kayak Cross - Greg Hitchen. Sid Sinfield speaks to Greg about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss Gregs's introduction to paddling and gain a valuable insight into what it has taken him to becom…

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From Prison to Life Coach with Lewis Raymond Taylor 1:19:16

7M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Dan chats with inspirational speaker Lewis Raymond Taylor, who shares his unbelievable story of transforming from a violent criminal and diagnosed psychopath to a successful entrepreneur and life coach. They dive into Lewis' traumatic childhood, descent into alcoholism and addiction, multiple stints in jail, and eventual road to recovery. Lewis exp…

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A Better Way to Buy Books 34:29

7M ago34:29

34:29

Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most revolutionary new organizations in the book world. Bookshop has found …

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The Real Danger of the Come Down: Suicide by Addiction and the Role of Cocaethylene with Nicola Abraham 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

This episode will challenge the way many of us think about drink, cocaine and the comedown. Dan is joined by Nicola Abraham to talk all about Cocaethylene and its role in suicide. They discuss the rise in male suicide, the lack of knowledge about this side effect of using and Nicola’s own tragic story. Nicola also talks about what she wants to achi…

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