Best Porco Podcasts (2024)

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The Jordan Porco Foundation Provides a Message of Hope for Young Adults 20:37

2d ago20:37

20:37

We spoke with Marisa Giarnella, Founder of the Jordan Porco Foundation, as well as Fred Kaelin, Executive Director of the Jordan Porco Foundation, about their mission to prevent suicide, promote mental health, and create a message of hope for young adults.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Porco Rosso (1992) with Dan 58:15

16d ago58:15

58:15

"If you make money from war, you're scum. If you can't make money from podcasting, you're an idiot!" Will & Jared return to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, and this time they're joined by their good friend Dan, to discuss the Studio Ghibli film Porco Rosso! This adventurous and romantic film follows the exploits of a World War 1 veteran pilot , who ha…

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The 2nd Annual DK Movement Cares 5K Run Will Take Place on Saturday, 8/24 3:48

3h ago3:48

3:48

We spoke with Derek Jones, President of DK Movement Cares, about their 5K to benefit the Special Olympics Connecticut/Bristol on Saturday, August 24th.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Warm Weather Pet Tips 11:57

4h ago11:57

11:57

Animal Control Officer, Sherry DeGenova, shares important tips for pet parents in Connecticut!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Episode 176: The St. Francis Dam Disaster 1:01:31

6h ago1:01:31

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Three minutes before midnight on March 12, 1928 the St. Francis Dam collapsed, sending over 12 billion gallons of water and debris rushing down the Santa Clara River Valley from San Francisquito Canyon to the Pacific Ocean, 54 miles away. In five and a half hours more than 400 peoples lives were claimed as they were swept away in the dark and murky…

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Beyond the Horizon, Inc.'s 1st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser Takes Place on 8/20 5:57

1d ago5:57

5:57

We spoke with Ashley McClain, Director of Beyond the Horizon, Inc. about their 1st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser that will take place on Tuesday, August 20th at the Lyman Orchards Players Course to benefit inclusivity, advocacy, awareness and education within the Autism community.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Helpful Reminders for the Summertime from DeSorbo Health & Wellness 13:11

10h ago13:11

13:11

We spoke with Nick DeSorbo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC and Founder of DeSorbo Health and Wellness, about important reminders as the summertime approaches, as well as the medical and aesthetic services that DeSorbo Health and Wellness has to offer.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Spiking with Haikyuu! (Feat. Laura A. Grace) 58:12

2h ago58:12

58:12

Get in uniform and get ready to spike some volleyballs! We are joined by Laura A Grace (aka Laura Meets Manga) to talk about Haikyuu and the theme of trust. We also test Laura's knowledge with a bit of trivia and ask her what she has been up to since the last time she was on our podcast. Check out Laura's Instagram and her YouTube _________________…

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11-7 Taylor Shabusiness - The death of Shad Thyrion 24:15

21h ago24:15

24:15

This episode is extremely gruesome and disturbing. Fair warning... Taylor Shabusiness (there is a story behind this interesting last name) and her boyfriend Shad Thyrion were high on meth when they began to engage in some rather kinky sexual acts- resulting in Shad's death. linktr.ee/KillerStories Sources You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q…

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Connecticut Age Well Collaborative Leads Livable Communities Initiative 9:37

1d ago9:37

9:37

We spoke with Alyssa Norwood, Director of Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, about this statewide, cross-sector initiative that fosters aging, dementia and disability-inclusive communities.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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CEO's You Should Know Jarrod Lopiccolo Of Noble Studios 20:53

1d ago20:53

20:53

With one foot firmly in Reno and the other across the pond at our Bristol, UK office, Jarrod’s globetrotting nature has led him to make meaningful connections with people all over the world. His attention to listening first let’s him learn what makes people tick and, admittedly, helps him harness the insights to propel Noble’s success.Over the last…

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) 1:20:41

1d ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Will & Jared, avid Godzilla and kaiju stans, are here to discuss the newest film in the Legendary MonterVerse franchise currently topping the box office: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! Does the film surpass Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Or is it simply a serviceable follow up to Godzilla vs Kong? Is the franchise in capable hands of returning d…

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The 2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis Takes Place on Sunday, May 5th at 10am 8:28

7d ago8:28

8:28

We spoke with Lauren Amendola, Executive Director for the Arthritis Foundation, and Meghan Karalus, the mother of a child with arthritis. Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Episode 175: Off-road Accident 54:23

7d ago54:23

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A car accident left retired couple, Tom and Linda Bosworth, stranded in the New Mexico wilderness. To survive they faced a grueling hike through heat and hostile environment back to safety before they died of dehydration. This episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/nottoday and get on your way to being yo…

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Meet Roger Straub, Artist, Musician, Writer, and Creator of “Mac Comics” 6:12

3d ago6:12

6:12

We spoke with Roger Straub, an accomplished artist, musician and writer. Straub’s work, including “Mac Comics,” has been featured in several published and novelty formats.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Discover Ovarium Conception, a Natural, Hormone-Free Fertility Aide 6:56

3d ago6:56

6:56

We spoke with Nichole Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer of Ovarium Conception, about their natural, hormone-free, patented fertility aide for home use.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Dog Sar Rescue on the Runway Brunch 2:24

3d ago2:24

2:24

Brunch, cocktails, fashion, dogs…If this sounds like your perfect Sunday then buy tickets right now for our Rescue on the Runway fashion show fundraiser. All proceeds from your $45 ticket directly help us save dogs’ lives. Hurry before we sell out!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Scary Truck Stops, Undersea Encounters and Many More Scary Stories 45:13

4d ago45:13

45:13

Welcome to the Abyss! This week we revisit one of our favorite threads online, full of true horrifying stories! Join us while we discuss an unfortunate new truck stop and it's horrible bad luck, a possible behemoth under the ocean during a voyage and some rather frightening encounters in the middle of the night! Want to support the show? Click the …

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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 2: The Characters of the Story (Feat. Stephen Mayo) 44:48

7d ago44:48

44:48

In part two of this two part episode, we dive into the character dynamics of the show "Hazbin Hotel" . Key characters like Charlie, Alistair, Angel Dust, and Sir Pentius are analyzed for their struggles tied to sin and redemption, alongside favorite songs from the series that parallel biblical narratives. We want to caution sensitive audiences to a…

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Fidelco Guide Dogs Continue Bringing Safety and Joy to Those in Need 16:24

8d ago16:24

16:24

We spoke with client, Laura Judy, about the reassurance, safety, love and joy that her dog, Lyla, has brought to her life through Fidelco Guide Dogs.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Important Safety Reminders from the CT Department of Transportation 29:15

8d ago29:15

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We spoke with Garrett T. Eucalitto, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT); Sergeant Luke Davis of the Connecticut State Police; and Sergeant Christine Jeltema of the Connecticut State Police about important roadway safety reminders and trends they are seeing on our highways.…

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HAI Group Has Been Named a Top Workplace in the Nation by USA Today 4:39

9d ago4:39

4:39

We spoke with Ed Malaspina, CEO of HAI Group, about being named a Top Workplace in the nation by USA Today, in addition to HAI's fourth consecutive year being named a Top Workplace in the state of Connecticut.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Episode 174: The Bubonic Plague 1:09:06

10d ago1:09:06

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From 1346 to 1352, the Bubonic Plague or the Black Death claimed one-third of the European human population, with mortality rates as high as 70% to 80%. Let's talk about the people who lived through that horrific time!By Not Today

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Dime Bank Shares Updates on Leadership Philosophy for April 11:48

10d ago11:48

11:48

We spoke with Nick Caplanson, President and CEO of Dime Bank, about important updates for April including availability of services outside of Dime Bank location neighborhoods as well as the work they are doing to hire outstanding employees based on a leadership philosophy that begins at the top.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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What A Cartoon! - The Kids in the Hall "Season 3, Episode 14" 3:11:49

11d ago3:11:49

3:11:49

Welcome once again to live-action month on What A Cartoon, where YOU are the fool. (An April Fool, if you will...) In our sixth podcast about a live-action show that has very cartoony qualities, we're digging into the classic Canadian sketch comedy program, Kids in the Hall. This collection of maple-leaf misfits helped define alternative comedy in …

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A Possessed Nun's Letter & More Possession Stories 43:25

11d ago43:25

43:25

Welcome to the Abyss! This week we cover the crazy story of a possessed nun in the 1600's and the letter she wrote under the influence of the devil! Until just recently, the contents of the letter were a mystery. We also cover other stories involving possible possession and the crazy things they cause people to do. A fan of the show shares a story …

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Unpacking Hazbin Hotel Part 1: A Theological Perspective (Feat. Stephen Mayo) 35:56

14d ago35:56

35:56

**Please note that Hazbin Hotel contains mature adult themes such as sex, violence and langauge. Discretion is advised if you choose to watch this series.** In part one of our episode, we discuss the theological themes of Hazbin Hotel with guest Stephen Mayo. focusing on redemption, salvation, and spiritual concepts. We emphasize grounding discussi…

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In the Company of Women Luncheon Will Take Place on Thursday, April 18th 11:12

20d ago11:12

11:12

The In the Company of Women Luncheon will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center on Thursday, April 18th. We spoke to Collette V. Smith, the keynote speaker, about her incredible experience as the NFL's first black female coach as well as her organization, Believe N You, Inc.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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A Time To Own is a Down Payment Assistance Plan for First-Time Homebuyers 6:39

16d ago6:39

6:39

We spoke with Nandini Natarajan, CEO of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) about the Time To Own (TTO) program, which provides a Forgivable Down Payment Assistance loan to first-time homebuyers.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Episode 173: Animal Attacks 1:10:53

16d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this episode we'll be discussing a man who made the wrong decision near a lion, a close call with a golf course alligator, and a woman who was ambushed by a cougar while mountain biking!By Not Today

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Gavin's Home Makeover Pasta Dinner is Sunday, April 28th 21:08

22d ago21:08

21:08

Gavin, a wonderful 9-year-old, suffers from Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, and needs our help. Gavin's Home Makeover Pasta Dinner will take place on Sunday, April 28th. Tickets are $20 each and include salad, pasta, meatballs, rolls and dessert. Purchase tickets to help this incredible cause!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Chicken Little 47:31

18d ago47:31

47:31

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Chicken Little! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear …

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Intro to new segment- Close Calls 8:06

18d ago8:06

8:06

I want to bring more frequent content on Killer Stories and had the idea of my listeners sharing their "Close Calls". This is an intro to the segment where I discuss my own close call from my college days. Please email your close call encounters to killerstoriespodcast@gmail.com You could hear your story on a future episode!…

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The Most Notorious Serial Killer In Every State Part 9 1:03:25

23d ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Welcome to the Abyss! This week we cover part 9, the penultimate episode of our most notorious serial killers in every US state series. Join us while we cover South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. As with all serial killer episodes, huge trigger warning as the content we cover dives into some truly disturbing material, listener d…

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'Young David': Unveiling the Shepherd King in Animation 34:54

26d ago34:54

34:54

It is Easter weekend and with that comes our yearly Easter episode! Continuing with our biblical story tradition, we will be discussing yet another biblical figure. Join us as we discuss the "Young David" miniseries, focusing on David's courage, dedication, and reliance on God. Each episode highlights key aspects of David's life, from rescuing shee…

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The Insider (1999) (solo) 9:30

24d ago9:30

9:30

Jared is sick and Will is out of town for a convention, but it will take more than that to stop Debaser! In a rare solo episode, Jared discusses a film he recently viewed for the first time, Michael Mann's 1999 film The Insider. Could this big budget Disney biopic be the 1990s version of All The President's Men? Is this Al Pacino's best performance…

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Valisure's CEO on Commercializing its Services and Building its Business 17:35

24d ago17:35

17:35

We spoke with Chip Phillips, the new CEO of Valisure, about his intent to further commercialize Valisure's services and build its business by approaching larger purchasers of pharmaceuticals to build quality standards into their procurement process.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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The 16th Annual Taste of Wethersfield 6:15

23d ago6:15

6:15

The 16th Annual Taste of Wethersfield Renee DiNino and Alex P Taylor will host this event and chat with the Exectutive Director fo the Wethersfield Historical Society Amy Wittorff about this years amazing event!!!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Chewy Health Shares How to Mitigate Seasonal Risks to Our Pets 8:40

28d ago8:40

8:40

We spoke with Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM and Senior Veterinarian with Chewy Health, about the seasonal risks to our pets when it comes to fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, etc. and how to mitigate those issues in the upcoming spring and summer months.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Tunxis Community College Dental Hygiene Program 10:51

23d ago10:51

10:51

We spoke with Dr. Patricia Johnson Lane, RDH and student Autumn Gardner about how the Tunxis Community College Dental Hygiene Program helps those in our community achieve healthier smiles and overall health.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Episode 172: It Floats 45:21

26d ago45:21

45:21

17-year-old Josh Long and his best friend, 15-year-old Troy Driscoll, decided they wanted to go shark fishing one Sunday afternoon in 2005. The two planned to spend a few hours in the ocean off the coast of South Carolina in a small row boat, however things got bad very quickly when their small boat got caught in a very strong rip tide that pulled …

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Sun Whiskey Union 2024 2:32

29d ago2:32

2:32

Mohegan Sun’s Sun Whiskey Union is Coming to the Earth Ballroom on Saturday, April 13th. Whether you are new to the world of whiskey or a knowledgeable enthusiast, you can chat with the distilleries’ representatives to learn more about their styles of whiskey and other libations!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Montville, CT: Help build a better animal shelter! 7:02

24d ago7:02

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By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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True Stalking Encounter 19:04

25d ago19:04

19:04

Welcome to the Abyss! This week Clete will be flying solo reading about a creepy stalking encounter. Will Britton recover from his freak basketball incident? Stay tuned. Want to support the show? Click the link for our monthly subscription service and join the list to have your name shouted out at the end of every episode, and thanks in advance for…

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11-6 Peter Porco 25:47

27d ago25:47

25:47

In this strange case, 54 yo Peter Porco woke up and went about his daily routine completely oblivious to the severe head injuries he sustained before collapsing to his death. Who attacked Peter and his wife Joan with an axe on the early morning of Nov 15th, 2004? https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories music credit: Upbeat by Adi Goldstein Porco Obit http…

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Josh's Musings and Quick Thoughts on Porco Rosso 15:03

29d ago15:03

15:03

Wait, Josh is doing this one solo? Uh-oh. Don't worry he will try his best at this one. Join Josh on this episode as he presents his thoughts on Porco Rosso, a classic Studio Ghibli masterpiece that delves into themes of redemption, forgiveness, and community. We follow the journey of Marco, a World War I flying ace cursed with the appearance of a …

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Walk Like MADD is Coming to West Hartford on Saturday, May 4th 6:56

29d ago6:56

6:56

We spoke with Jennifer Rossi, Development and Community Engagement Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Connecticut about their upcoming 5K walks on May 4th in West Hartford and October 5th in Branford.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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The town of Farmington welcomes pickleball for all! 10:39

29d ago10:39

10:39

The Town of Farmington partenrs with New Horizon's for pickleball fun!By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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Jersey Mike's Make a Wish 8:43

1M ago8:43

8:43

The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike's “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 27, when local Jersey Mike's restaurants will give 100 percent of the day's sales to Make-A-Wish Connecticut.By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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iHeartCommunities Partner: Dime Bank 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

Dime Bank shares great updates for March! Learn about wealth management, the services Dime Bank offers and community banking,By The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM)

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