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TALK KING

Laughing Frog Productions

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British Broadcaster Dominic King talks to friends from the entertainment industry about their lives in and passion for the arts. Many of our long form episodes have been recorded at the homes of our guests who Dom has known and/or worked alongside for many years, offering a unique and more personal perspective than most other 'celebrity' podcasts. Please leave a review too if you have a moment... Thanks for choosing TALK KING, we know your time is precious...
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Cozy up with your family and enjoy this Christmastime adventure for all ages! When Elva, the pigeon keeper’s daughter finds a mysterious old message meant for the king, she has to deliver the it to the castle. She and the young prince Yule work together to decode its secret message. As the first snow falls, they set out on an adventure that could change everything for the struggling kingdom of Harth, but could also put the children in grave danger.
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Welcome to "Bike to Bites with Garrett Bess," the podcast companion to the television show, "Bike to Bites". Join host Garrett Bess and special guests, including award winning chefs and industry experts, for a quick recap of each episode. Garrett shares personal insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and his unique take on the perfect blend of cycling and culinary exploration. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or a foodie, dive into this podcast for an entertaining recap of the adventures on ...
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Join Aaron Thomas and an eclectic group of co-hosts on a variety of different shows. If you are in the mood for discussing the master of horror; Join Aaron and his wife Jen as they discuss Stephen King movies on 'All Kings Considered". Aaron joins his daughter Savannah on 'Voices In-between' to discuss mental health in a positive light . Aaron is introducing a new interview show called "The Stage is Yours." Each episode will feature a guest with an interesting story.
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Welcome to The Deadly Analysis Podcast! This channel is all about horror movies. Specifically, a mixture of movies reviews, conceptual analyses, and philosophy. We select well-made recent horror films, "dissect" them, and talk about what we find on the table.
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Mayly Tao is a Teochew, Khmer, and Thai first generation Asian American woman based out of Southern California who is the host of Short & Sweet Podcast. She explores themes relating to women empowerment, entrepreneurs, and uplifting and highlighting AAPI stories. She shares a fresh outlook on a variety of topics, sharing anecdotes regarding small business, systems, branding, and partnerships from her experience of owning her own bakery and multiple businesses. She brings on guests in a varie ...
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The podcast explosion is bringing big business opportunities for virtual assistants and side hustle seekers who want to become podcast managers! I’m Kara Tanenbaum, host of The Podsquad Show and I invite you to join me each week where I interview podcast managers and podcast hosts to go behind the scenes for the best podcasting tools and business advice for growing an online business as a Podcast Manager. Each episode contains helpful tips to niche down your services, position yourself as an ...
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Welcome to "Cinematic Secrets: The Dark Side of the Silver Screen," hosted by Jeremy Haig, a captivating podcast that peels back the glamorous facade of iconic movies to unveil the untold stories, hidden tragedies, and intriguing controversies that lie beneath. Join Jeremy as he delves deep into the shadows of cinematic history, shining a spotlight on the dark secrets lurking behind the silver screen. From mysterious accidents and on-set mishaps to controversial production choices and the un ...
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Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Burlington-Stowe, VT Episode and sits down with the owner of the Alchemist Brewery, John Kimmich. Take a sneak peek into how the world-famous Alchemist Brewery continues to lead the industry in sustainability practices. Garrett and Jason discuss the creation of the Alchemist, sustainabilit…
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Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Chicago, IL Episode and sits down with top chef winner and owner of Rosemary, Joe Flamm. Garrett and Joe discuss Joe's culinary journey, the inspiration behind is famous rosemary restaurant, and gives a sneak peak into his experience on top chef. Links Discussed: Sponsor | https://www.eplu…
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Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Portland, ME Episode and sits down with Chef Jason Williams from The Well at Jordan's Farm. Explore this hidden gem and the true definition of a farm-to-table restaurant. Garrett and Jason discuss his culinary journey, creative menu, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Links…
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In Episode 3 of of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Cheryl Baker at her home in Kent. Cheryl is best known for her her television work on shows including children's BBC TV Show Record Breakers and as one of the founding members of Buck Fizz - she continues to tour as The Fizz. Find out more about Laughing Frog Productions at www.laughin…
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Today's episode features Jersey-native, celebrity chef, @chefdavidburke We discuss everything from his humble beginnings to his advice for those just starting out - and of course his creative, whimsical spin on dining. Like his COUCH POTATOES - and no, we don't mean people glued to the TV! You'll have to tune in to find out all about it! Links Disc…
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Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…
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In Episode 2 of the new season of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Actors Linda Regan and Brian Murphy at their home in Hayes near Bromley. Brian is best known for playing George Roper in 70's sitcom George & Mildred and Linda for playing April in 80's British holiday camp sitcom Hi-De-Hi! Linda is also a bestselling crime novelist with…
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The new episode in Season Two of 'TALK KING' - Actors Linda Regan (Hi-De-Hi) and Brian Murphy (George and Mildred) share with broadcaster Dominic King stories from their life in comedy and life together. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives' In Episode 3 of of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Cheryl Baker at her home in Kent. Cheryl…
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Discover the dark allure behind one of Hollywood's most infamous tales as we navigate the complex legacies of Joan Crawford and Faye Dunaway through the lens of the cult classic film "Mommie Dearest." We scrutinize the impact of Christina Crawford’s shocking memoir and its transformation into a cinematic phenomenon that continues to resonate cultur…
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In the literature on lip plates in Southern Ethiopia there has been a strong emphasis on their socio-cultural importance and little information about their biocultural significance. Shauna LaTosky proposes that cultural keystone species theory and cultural keystone place theory could provide a useful frameworks for understanding relationships betwe…
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Season Two of our podcast begins with Rosemary Shrager: British chef, TV personality and author of Murder Mystery adventures including 'The Last Supper', 'The Proof in the Pudding' and 'Too Many Cooks'. She talks to Broadcaster Dominic King about her childhood, career in catering, life on Television and becoming an author - where "cozy crime meets …
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Across continents, material evidence of body piercing jewelry abounds in the archeological record. However, the varying procedures and processes of piercing, healing, and stretching these wounds for adornment remains unfamiliar to most archeologists. This talk discusses the early self-experimentations that led to the development of the Euro-America…
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Archaeological research in Mexico and Central America reveals insights into cultural practices, focusing on the history of body modification. Examining long-term patterns helps unravel motivations for adoption, change, and abandonment of these practices. The talk emphasizes how body modification histories in this region illuminate shared identities…
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This talk offers an overview of the many forms of permanent genital modifications embedded in human cultures, where they occur, the reasons why, the archaeological investigations of origins, and future trends. Included are female clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other practices that affect about five percent of females worldwide; and the…
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Bioarchaeological studies of Pleistocene populations, examining practices like tooth ablation, facial piercing, and cranial modification, contribute to our understanding of social identities and population dynamics. Recent analyses of Ohalo II H2 in southwestern Asia and Oldupai Hominid 1 in Tanzania reveal dental evidence of intentional body modif…
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Today, permanent body modification (PBM) is very popular. Studies suggest that well over a billion living people have experienced one or more types of PBM. But what is the history of PBM? When did the different types originate? Were they invented recently, or do they have a long history? Did they appear simultaneously or at different times? This pr…
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Our ability to adapt our bodies to culture has ancient origins. We suggest a timeline for how the culturalization of the human body evolved, starting around 500-300 thousand years ago. This timeline highlights key moments at 140 thousand years, 70 thousand years, and 45 thousand years, followed by a faster pace linked to the rise of production econ…
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Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…
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This talk presents a new account of the development of professional tattooing in Britain and America since the late 19th century. Research based exclusively in primary sources reveals that the story of what kickstarted the creation of commercial tattooing, and what sustained it, ultimately becomes intelligible as a small and interconnected network …
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This talk explores the 1000-year practice of "footbinding" in ethnically Han Chinese families, involving modifying young girls' feet by wrapping the toes under the sole, often resulting in broken toes. Two main hypotheses—Labor Market and Evolutionary Social Sciences—are considered for explaining the origins, maintenance, and cessation of footbindi…
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Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he gears up for Season 2 with master mechanic, Mike Rogers. Explore the world of essential tools and equipment crucial for the road ahead. From mechanical must-haves to insider tips, Garrett and Mike dissect the preparations that set the stage for an exciting new season of culinary adventures on two wheel…
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Host Garrett sits down with John Harrison, CEO of Parlee Cycles to discuss the custom bikes built for season 2 of Bike to Bites. Links Discussed: Sponsor | https://www.eplus.com Bike to Bites Website | https://biketobites.com Podcast website | https://biketobitespodcast.com Bike to Bites Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/biketobites.tv/ Garrett…
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Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites sits down with Producer Jon Crowley, to recap Season 1. They'll take the audience though a fun journey back through the amazing cities, incredible restaurants and chefs, and even reveal some behind the scenes moments that made Season 1 such a great success. https://www.instagram.com/biketobites.tv https://www.bik…
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Comparative Anthropogeny (CompAnth) is the study of distinctly human traits and characteristics in the context of comparisons with our closest living relatives, the “great apes.” This symposium, the third of CARTA's CompAnth series, will present a collection of distinctive human traits, ranging from molecular, cellular, and anatomical biology to be…
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Human language is a strong contender for the title of most often named species-specific feature in the literature. But why is that? In this talk, Eva Wittenberg explores what we could mean by "human language", and how different conceptions of language inevitably lead to different answers about whether it is species-specific. While syntax is a centr…
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Comparative Anthropogeny (CompAnth) is the study of distinctly human traits and characteristics in the context of comparisons with our closest living relatives, the “great apes.” This symposium, the third of CARTA's CompAnth series, will present a collection of distinctive human traits, ranging from molecular, cellular, and anatomical biology to be…
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Human ovulation lacks visible signs, unlike chimpanzees and bonobos with conspicuous genital swellings during fertility. This led to the concept of "concealed ovulation," seen as a human adaptation. Proposed reasons include encouraging paternal investment, confusing paternity to deter infanticide, enabling secret mating and female choice, and reduc…
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Life history theory suggests that inter-birth intervals (IBIs) depend on a trade-off between maternal investment in current and future offspring, influenced by the mother's energy and somatic maintenance. Normally, IBI aligns with maternal and infant body size, larger relative infant size leading to slower breeding. In contrast, humans have relativ…
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High-altitude adaptation stands out as one of the most notable examples of evolution within our species. Despite similar challenges of decreased oxygen availability, human groups on different continents have followed unique evolutionary trajectories. I will discuss how genomic, molecular, and physiological discoveries reveal key insights into human…
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The human genome contains segments of DNA with non-human origins. This introgressed genetic material is remnants of mating events between early modern humans and their archaic contemporaries (e.g., Neanderthals and Denisovans). In this talk, Andrew Schork will review the evidence for such genetic material, its consequences on phenotypic diversity i…
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The most complex organizations in the living world beside those of humans are the colonies of ants. Mark Moffett will argue that points of comparison between sharply different organisms like ants and humans are exceptionally valuable to science, and indeed that modern humans are in many ways much more like certain ants than we are to our nearest re…
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Ethnology, also known as cross-cultural analysis or comparative anthropology, involves comparing features of historically documented human societies. It has historical ties to archaeology, with notable figures like Augustus Pitt Rivers and Lewis Binford being proponents. Despite this, it's not commonly seen as a vital archaeological tool. This talk…
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When Elva, the pigeon keeper’s daughter finds a mysterious old message meant for the king, she has to deliver the it to the castle. She and the young prince Yule work together to decode its secret message. As the first snow falls, they set out on an adventure that could change everything for the struggling kingdom of Harth, but could also put the p…
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Since humans split from their primate ancestors, their brains evolved with a larger mass relative to body weight, more cortical neurons, and distinct connectivity patterns. Human neurons mature more slowly, a trait known as neoteny, likely influencing these differences. Gene regulation, not new genes, may underlie species differences, particularly …
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In this episode, I present Mai from 'Mai Serenity Space.' We go way back, and she's not just a guest; she's family. Today's podcast is about the incredible journey Mai has taken in the world of organizing and decluttering. We kick things off by diving into our own experiences with the law of attraction and how our perspectives have evolved over tim…
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We know Homo sapiens started in Africa, but we're uncertain about how they spread. Limited fossils and data have hindered our understanding. I'll discuss popular theories about our origins and how recent genetic data from Khoe-San people in southern Africa sheds light on this. Our research suggests a complex history, with population structures dati…
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In this episode of my podcast, "Short and Sweet," I had the privilege of having Lauraine Mann who is a psycho-somatic therapist with expertise in psychology and energy healing. Our conversation delved into the fascinating world of somatic therapy, emphasizing the crucial connection between our minds and bodies. Lauraine shared her personal journey …
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In the world of branding and marketing, Sarah Sambles, a copywriter and coach, passionately helps small business owners, especially those in content-based fields like coaching, writing, and education, define their core message. She excels in crafting narrative-based copy that not only appeals to their audience but also authentically represents who …
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Rosemary Kelly’s journey takes us from her early desire to become a nurse, where she showcased her nurturing nature by caring for everyone, even her dog, to her remarkable 18-year career as a dietitian, where she helped people understand the importance of nutrition and its role in health. Later, she ventured into the field of transpersonal psycholo…
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In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Wamite Muthara as our special guest, the founder of Career Safari, a platform that spotlights and celebrates the diverse career journeys of women who are challenging what it means to be successful. We dive into inspiring career stories and discuss the empowerment of women in various stages of their profession…
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In today’s episode of the podcast, I have Dr. Rhysa Sisco with me. She is a life and business empowerment mentor who has helped hundreds of people transform their lives by resetting their relationship with money, releasing limiting beliefs, and attracting abundance to live a life of alignment and freedom. Our conversation is a captivating journey t…
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On this episode, The Horror Geek Mike Bracken takes the stage. He’s the host of the fantastic YouTube show Sick Flicks. As well as Deep Cuts, and the brand new show B-Movie Babylon. We talk about way too many things to list here. But trust me, this is gonna be a great episode. You can find him and his shows at this link: https://youtube.com/@TheHor…
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Abby Borden (Founder, Table Set Go) is a Freelance Event Producer specializing in food & beverage. Her client list has included the Grammys, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Warner Brothers, Amazon Studios, the Dodgers and the James Beard Foundation and she has been the Producer for Regarding Her Food’s 10-day Festival, since its inception in 2021. Her …
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For the first time in Short N’ Sweet Podcast history, Mayly Tao is interviewed instead of interviewing her guest by owner Moulino Tan of Phnom Penh Noodle Shack to explore her book, "An American Dream with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess." They delve into sharing common family backgrounds with stories of their pare…
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Pesith Vann, born in Long Beach, California but raised in Fresno. Built Vanntastic Sweets from just the presence of friends and family. Started off as a private chef then sold madeleines from home, and expanded to macarons. Through their presence at farmer’s markets to wholesaling to retail and boba shops, Vanntastic Sweets has expanded to around C…
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Get ready to pull back the curtain and step into the spectral limelight of the iconic horror film, Poltergeist. Fancy a journey down the sinister rabbit hole that is the world of Poltergeist’s creation and legacy? We’re pulling no punches as we unravel the spine-chilling, real-life haunting of the Hermann family that inspired the movie, and navigat…
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Welcome to this week's thrilling episode where we journey into the nightmare world of Rosemary's Baby. We're peeling back the layers of cinema, reality, and the murky mysteries lurking in-between. Get set for a spine-tingling exploration of the societal anxieties of the tumultuous late 60s, fearfully mirrored in this iconic horror film. We're not j…
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The human penchant for storytelling is universal, early-developing, and profoundly culture-shaping. Stories (folk tales, narratives and myths) influence the costs of social transactions and organize societies at every scale of human interaction. Story as a mode of communication is also unprecedented in the animal kingdom: although we are compelled …
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𝗦𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘃𝗮𝘆 is a talented writer and founding member of the Cambodian American Literary Arts Association (CALAA). Discover her journey as a poet and academic as she shares insights into her groundbreaking works, including her opera "Woman of Letters" and the forthcoming hybrid memoir "Put it on Record." From her poetic reflections on life in Ne…
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