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The Write Question is a weekly literary program hosted by Lauren Korn that features authors from the American West—and beyond—including James Lee Burke, Kate Lebo, Anne Helen Petersen, Robert Wrigley, Jess Walter, Stephen Graham Jones, Hoa Nguyen, Maggie Shipstead, Elissa Washuta, and others.
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The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
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The Thoughtful Teacher podcast shares the stories of educators who have implemented innovative or creative solutions within their space. These stories and commentaries empower educators by sharing a world of ideas that can enhance pedagogical choices and decrease the isolation many teachers experience. We introduce listeners to school-based educators, thinkers, policymakers and researchers who have useful and powerful ideas and innovations that makes your work more meaningful for your studen ...
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Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military af ...
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Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to…
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A few have been requesting this guy so we've granted the wish! Robert Warrell joined us to reflect on an outstanding 2024 which saw him be the number one goalkicker across the WAFL colts comp and be in the team of the year! Follow Bobby: Robert Warrell (@robert_warrell) • Instagram photos and videos Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/bra…
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Cody Anderson is a former Marine infantry assaultman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech that took part in the invasion of Iraq with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment. In this clip taken from Ep. 129, Cody details the opening hours of the invasion of Iraq. This clip is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Check out th…
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For NPR’s “Climate Solutions Week,” in 2024 leaning into food systems, ‘The Write Question’ team is encoring host Lauren Korn’s conversation with professor of food and farming Liz Carlisle, author of ‘Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming’ (Island Press).By Lauren Korn
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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Force Recon Battalion. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the lin…
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So much to cover on with highly fancied East Freo draft prospect Luke Urquhart. From taking a bath every day to setting his driveway on fire, you won’t be disappointed xx Follow Urqs: Luke Urquhart (@lukeurquhart_) • Instagram photos and videos Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan 'Pegs' is the new student discount platform no…
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Send Robert a Text! For this episode, I'm stepping away from the usual Notorious Bakersfield tradition of covering stories from Bakersfield's distant past. Instead, today's episode highlights a more recent figure—someone many of us remember with fondness. I'm talking about Marques "The Dancing Cowboy" Morrison. For the past fifteen years, Marques w…
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Our friend James Dittes returns to share his latest experiences with teaching internationally. When we first met James in 2020 he had started an exchange program with his class and a school in Germany. Since our last conversation, James has taken on a new adventure and now teaches English in an international school in Turkey. In this conversation h…
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For this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Bill McKibben, author of ‘The End of Nature’ (Penguin Random House; first published in 1989 and called the first book on global warming written for a general audience) and founder of 350.org; in 2020, Bill founded Third Act, a new political movement of retirees (60+ years) …
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Michael "Mick" Hawkes is a retired member of the UK's B Squadron 22 Special Air Service (SAS). Mick also served with 29 Commandos and 2 Para. His deployments included fighting in the Falkland War, surveillance operations in Northern Ireland, and counter-terrorism missions around the world. More than 20 minutes of extra content from this interview a…
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Trent Cooper joined us to give an update on our female talent space including players to keep an eye on from an AFLW draft perspective! Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' today for new discounts at your favourite cafe's, restaurants and retail outlets: Apple: https://ap…
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Very entertaining chat this one with State 18s livewire, Anthony 'Bubba' Hansen joining us on the eve of Swan Districts' colts elimination final! Bubba's IG: ⁠Anthony Hansen (@bubba.ant06) • Instagram photos and videos Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' today for new di…
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Rebounding defender Andre Gulluni joined us to talk about being the only East Perth rep in the State 18s this year, knowing his stats off by heart and plenty of other laughs! Andre's IG: Andre Gulluni (@andregull06) • Instagram photos and videos Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the …
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For this mini episode, host Lauren Korn gives listeners a look into the eighteenth season of ‘The Write Question,’ coming this fall. In this sneak peek, you’ll hear Irish author Kevin Barry talking about ‘The Heart in Winter’ (Doubleday Books; Penguin Random House).By Lauren Korn
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Nearly a week on, Brownlow Medallist Shane Woewodin joined us after breaking a six-year Alcock Cup drought in his first year back as coach of Aquinas College. Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' today for new discounts at your favourite cafe's, restaurants and retails ou…
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Tom Satterly retired as a Delta Force Operator but began his Army career as an engineer stationed in Europe. Tom took advantage of opportunities to attend commando courses hosted by both the French and German militaries. Hear the entire conversation on Ep. 176 available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show…
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Rolling through another valued State 18s member, with Darcy Petersen joining us to talk key forwards in his back pocket, when he's not delivery driving to your door! Plus the ginger AFL player he's been mistaken for and WA cricketer he dropped on 95... Darcy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/darcypetersen9/ Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.…
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John Dailey is a retired Marine sniper who served with the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 as the Chief Sniper. He was an original member of the unit and helped build their Sniper program from the ground up. In 2004, he and his team served in Iraq as part of a Navy Seal task unit and the snipers were successfully used to eliminate targets in Najaf…
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Troy Knight is a retired Australian combat controller (CCT), private military contractor, and author of Havoc-06. In this clip taken from Ep. 147 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Knight talks about his first deployment as a CCT and how his team hit the ground running with kinetic operations on his first day in country. Support the show https://ww…
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On the verge of his league debut win over West Coast, (which we had no idea about), Cooper Moore joined us to talk about his ultra consistent block of form which has seen him rocket up the colts coaches votes' leaderboard by his brother's account! Cooper's IG: 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 (@cooper_moore_7) • Instagram photos and videos Follow us on all platforms: …
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Jason Angell was an enlisted Marine infantryman that left the service after an injury and came back as an officer. He participated in the invasion of Iraq and also served as an ANGLICO Firepower Control Team leader during a deployment to Ramadi. Check out Jason's book through the link below! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://…
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Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Robert's site https://www.rangewerx.com/…
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Overage State 18s sensation, Max Rohr joined us to discuss his name being put on the radar following the champs, as we learn what 'Yappington' means and how much his old man loves a chat! Max's IG: https://www.instagram.com/maxrohrr/ Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' t…
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Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013. The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, an…
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Doug Petersen was a dustoff pilot in the Vietnam War and was shot down two times during his tour. Doug earned the callsign DUSTOFF 34 after becoming an aircraft commander for the Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) and flew over 950 combat hours. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.co... https://www.anglicoshop.com https://www.patreon.com/former...…
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Send Robert a Text! This is a rerun episode from last summer. This episode cover the devastating 1889 fire that destroyed most of Bakersfield. The fire, which started as a minor kitchen fire, quickly spread and consumed the city. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase! Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F…
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Following up on our Colts/PSA questions from the start of the year, whilst answering some of your questions! If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' today for new discounts of up to 50% at your favourite cafe's, restaurant's and retails outlets: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pegs/id1606690018 Android: https://play.google.com/…
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This week, MTPR is encoring host Lauren Korn’s conversation with podcasters and authors Nick Mott and Justin Angle; the three talk about the nuances of wildfire: ‘This is Wildfire: How to Protect Yourself, Your Home, and Your Community in the Age of Heat’ (Bloomsbury Publishing) “offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume.”…
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Send Robert a Text! This episode follows up on last week's episode, "Bakersfield's Mass Murder." That episode covered the Harper family killings, where five members of the same family were murdered in 2003. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to do so. For this episode, I interview Mark Safarik, a former FBI Special Agent. …
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Subiaco skipper Charlie Burke joined us after being arguably WA's most consistent player at the U18 champs... A wide range of topics were discussed with Burkey including the nickname 'tissues', his love for Choccy milk, responding to the state having 'no draft talent', DOB mistakes with teammates, the current AFL player who made him cut his hair an…
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Send Robert a Text! Bakersfield had never witnessed a crime of such magnitude in its history. A crime so shocking and heinous, it left the entire city reeling. In the summer of 2003, five members of a single family were found slain in their central Bakersfield home. The victims ranged from an elderly grandmother to a six-week-old infant. Within hou…
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During Richmond's mid-season bye, new recruit Jacob Blight joined us while he was back home to reflect on the ups and downs of his journey and cast an eye to a hopeful AFL debut which ended up happening! Follow Jacob: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_blight/If you're a TAFE or Uni student download the 'Pegs App' today for new discounts of up to 50% …
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Marine F-4 Phantom pilot Jerry Geller was shot down in Vietnam while conducting a bombing run on an enemy mortar position. This clip is taken from Ep. 012 which is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…
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Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions. Support the sho…
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