Best Salty Dog Podcasts (2025)

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ROVER Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (April 2025) 2:01:50

10d ago2:01:50

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Visit: www.salty.com.auWe're rovin around the blues, roots and alt-country tone hounds. It don't get a ride if it ain't got that vibe. A mess-o mighty fine cuts. Tracks from Moses Patrou, Reed Turchi, Jesse Valach N Blues Roulette, Tim Lothar N The Mojo, Mitch Woods, Lecia Louise, Dave Steel, Ange Boxall, Kai Strauss, Kelly Joe Phelps, Cristina Van…

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Can we feed everyone? 31:27

3m ago31:27

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According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, 800 million people are going to bed hungry every night, but 2 billion people in the world are malnourished. Farmers across the globe produce enough food to feed 10 billion people, yet there are only 7.6 billion of us. We know there is enough food to go around, but filling tummies is…

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HSM 148: Convention Salt, Misty Slander, and Haircuts 1:01:39

3d ago1:01:39

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Welcome to Episode 148! OUR FIRST VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!! The pillow fort got an upgrade! Today, what to do when a podcaster snubs you at a convention, when a merciless god turns on you, and when a Water Trainer slanders you to the LGS owner. Also regular men's haircut, bellybutton thumb, and Ash cheats. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy Dr…

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Why am I always late? 26:29

5d ago26:29

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CrowdScience listener Sid is running late, and he’s turning to science to find an excuse. He and his partner Steffi in Singapore have very different attitudes to timekeeping. They wonder if this is down to their different cultural upbringings, or if they just had very different brains to start with. Presenter Chhavi Sachdev puts her own time percep…

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HSM 147: Powering Down, Cheat then Yeet, and the Swan Princess 1:14:28

6d ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Welcome to Episode 147! It's a GREMLIN BOYS EPISODE! (our little pistachio boy is sick) Today, what to do when an opponent hates your guts, when powering down a deck goes wrong, and when a cheater is met with a disproportionate response. YEET! Also the Swan Princess cinematic universe. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate li…

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Why do animals swallow rocks? 29:47

12d ago29:47

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What would you discover inside the stomach of a sea lion? CrowdScience listener Robyn found out first-hand when she volunteered at her local museum in Adelaide, Australia. The team dissecting the specimen removed around 30 rocks from the animal’s stomach, and Robyn wants the Crowdscience team to find out how and why they got there. Presenter Anand …

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HSM 146: Dog Walk Your Umbra and Three Marks with Girl Pod! 1:35:31

13d ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Welcome to Episode 146! Today we are joined by our friends Sarah and Sandwich of Girl Pod! This week, we check back in with a very salty playgroup, talk about scooping with spells on the stack, and lament the downfall of Dog Umbra. Also, many Marks, butter, and Sarah will dog walk your ass. Go check out Girl Pod on their YouTube channel and everywh…

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How do you measure a mountain? 26:28

19d ago26:28

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On the banks of the St Lawrence River in Quebec stands a 100-year-old lighthouse. While initially built to help boats navigate one of Canada’s most difficult waterways, the Point-de-Père site now also holds a different responsibility: it is a key reference for measuring sea levels around the entire North America continent. But this is all set to ch…

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Cards We Love: Tarkir Dragonstorm! 1:19:09

20d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Welcome to a very special episode of the show as we are #MTGAmbassadors for the new Tarkir set! (#sponsored) Today we're talking about our favorite cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm! Join us as we talk about the cards that make us salty, new cEDH spice, and the sweet cards from our favorite Tarkir clans. And you know we got a pile of honorable mention…

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Where in the world will I weigh least? 26:29

26d ago26:29

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Host Anand Jagatia tackles gravity - a fundamental force of the universe yet also an everyday mystery that has baffled several listeners. Can you outrun it? Or at least use it to get fitter? If it varies, does that mean that you weigh less, depending on where on earth you stand? And if it’s the force of attraction between any objects with mass, are…

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HSM 145: Smothering Deja Vu, 1v1 Dealbreaker, and Warcraft 3 1:28:10

28d ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Welcome to Episode 145! Tony is on vacation so get ready for a Mike and Sam ep as we go DEEP on strategy. Today we talk about getting targeted out of a game by an opponent, Howling Mine's best friend Smothering Tithe, and the etiquette of keeping or breaking deals when a commander game is down to 2 players. Also Warcraft 3 nostalgia, and if you giv…

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Are there global food allergy hotspots? 29:33

1M ago29:33

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Are food allergies higher in the West than the East? UK-based listener Jude wants to know the answer. Her daughter-in-law Min didn’t know anyone with food allergies when she was growing up in South Korea and thinks that they’re not so common there. Host Alex Lathbridge investigates. Along the way, he finds out what makes us sensitive to food allerg…

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HSM 144: Brackets, Long Turn Hypocrisy, and Mind Crankin' 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Welcome to Episode 144! Today we talk about the new EDH power level system: Brackets! We also talk about a chastising others for long turns and then taking your own, the frightening power of crankin Syr Konrad, and circumstances at the LGS leading you to accidentally pubstomp. Also this episode has juice and sauce! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield…

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The 58's Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (March 2025) 1:58:54

1M ago1:58:54

1:58:54

Visit: www.salty.com.auNo ride here to the 50's, just one or two - but OMG it's cool! THE 58's is a genre hopping douse of goodness. Cuts from Mitch Ryder, Samantha Fish, Bob Lanza, Stormcellar, Southern Avenue, Little Feat, Lecia Louise, Steve Mondel, Watchhouse, Wareen Haynes, Richard Thompson, Neil Young, Nathan Beretta, Jen Mize, Lucinda Willia…

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Are humans naturally monogamous? 27:28

1M ago27:28

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CrowdScience listener Alina is in a relationship with a polyamorous partner and is very happy with this arrangement, which got her thinking – why is monogamy so often the norm in human societies? Presenter Caroline Steel goes on an anthropological odyssey to figure out where this drive to find a single partner - and stick with them - comes from. Wh…

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HSM 143: LIVE! Cluster Fudge, Crying Orbs, and a W is a W 58:46

1M ago58:46

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Welcome to Episode 143! OUR LIVE SHOW FROM MC CHICAGO! Today we hit a whopping FOUR stories as we talk about coworker salt, one cluster of a custom format, the after taste of a well-salted pod, and a tale where we ponder the orb and cry. Thank you to everyone who came out to see our live show! We hope to do another one in Vegas later this year! Sta…

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Is water wet? 26:28

2M ago26:28

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The wetness of water seems blindingly obvious - but dive into the science and things aren’t so clear. CrowdScience listeners Rachel and Callum were washing their hands one day and it got them thinking about wetness. Why does water feel the way it does? And what makes a liquid wet? To find out, presenter Anand Jagatia takes a closer look at the beha…

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HSM 142: The MagicCon Chicago 2025 Recap Special! 2:02:26

2M ago2:02:26

2:02:26

Welcome to Episode 142! It's a convention recap episode! Today we're talking about our time at the recent MC Chicago convention, AND we're combining this episode with our Salty Tales series for one jam-packed convention episode! From our prospector meetup to the live show to a bit too much malort, we cover it all. Enjoy the episode, and we'll see y…

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Whatever happened to tangerines? 28:36

2M ago28:36

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It’s citrus season in the northern hemisphere, and fruit trees are bursting with oranges and lemons. But CrowdScience listener Jonathan wants to know what happened to the tangerines he ate as a child in the 1960s? He remembers a fruit that was juicy, sweet and full of pips, found each Christmas at the bottom of his stocking. Tangerines today, he th…

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HSM 141: Manbaby, Sorin Salting, and You're Making Me Do This 1:13:59

2M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Welcome to Episode 141! Today we talk about when an impatient cEDH player messes with your local group, a player that explodes and storms out of a store, and a salty slappin’ Sorin. Also Mike plays the new Sieve… I mean Civ. ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find …

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MINERAL Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (February 2025) 2:01:33

2M ago2:01:33

2:01:33

Visit: www.salty.com.auOn the mineral show we get down to the base metal. Two hours of swamp, boogie and soulful roots and blues tone hounds. Indeed! Great cuts from Gerry Hundt, Pieta Brown, Tab Benoit, Sonny Gullage, Pete Cornelius, Louis King, Sweet Felicia, Murray McLauchan, Van Walker, Warren Zevon, Zed Charles, Reckoners, Shawn Kellerman, Smo…

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Why isn't the sky green? 27:02

2M ago27:02

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Vermillion red, vibrant orange, golden yellows, even violet – we're enchanted by the colours that make up a stunning sunset or sunrise. CrowdScience listener Paulina, a lighting designer from Chile, often uses the sunsets she sees from her balcony as inspiration for her designs. And during the day and night, the sky can be all sorts of shades of bl…

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HSM 140: Get Yamcha'd, Esika Bro, and Technology Hates Us 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Welcome to Episode 140! Today we talk about a game night where you're always the 4th player, a Prismatic Pub Stomper who gets popped, and a tale of two LGSs that gets weirder and weirder. Also Verizon sucks and we are cursed with technology. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all o…

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Is anything truly random? 26:28

2M ago26:28

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CrowdScience listener Dorit has a problem. She wants the tiles in her new bathroom to be arranged randomly but, no matter what she does, it still looks like they form some kind of pattern. This has got Dorit thinking about randomness – what is it, how do you create it, why do we find it so hard to recognise, and is anything really random at all? An…

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HSM 139: Mono Red Gatorade and Landfall Salt with Jake and Joel are Magic! 1:49:47

2M ago1:49:47

1:49:47

Welcome to Episode 139! Today we are joined by our new friends Jake and Joel from Jake and Joel are Magic! This week, we talk about using landfall for evil, why you never trust the Atraxa player, and a salty confessional about card theft. Also, Gatorade showers, college days, and the worst board wipe. Go check out Jake and Joel are Magic on their Y…

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Why can't I remember my early childhood? 27:02

2M ago27:02

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Some of our biggest achievements happen in the first years of our lives. Taking our first steps, picking up a complex language from scratch, and forming relationships with some of the most important people we’ll ever meet. But when we try to remember this period of great change, we often draw a blank. After losing his Dad aged four, CrowdScience li…

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HSM 138: Sneaky Scapeshift, Scrap Paper Proxies, and Jedi Norn Tricks 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Welcome to Episode 138! Today we talk about a Scapeshift shortcut that leads to a salty deluge, playing against scrap paper proxies, and using jedi mind tricks to cause your opponent to misplay into their own board state. Also, Mike tells us about his recent trip to the LGS. Also... SEND US YOUR SALTY STORIES FOR CHICAGO! BUY A CHICAGO SALT DOG SHI…

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Rag N Bone Man (UK) - Salty Interview (February 2025) 19:45

3M ago19:45

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Visit: www.salty.com.auRecorded October 24, and released February 2025. Rag N Bone man is due to perform at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter 2025.Salty talks with Rory Graham, known professionally as Rag'n'Bone Man, an English blues, hip hop, soul songwriter and singer. He is known for his deep baritone voice. His first hit single, "Human", was releas…

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Is my smartwatch good for my health? 27:44

3M ago27:44

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Smartwatches are increasingly popular and many of us use these wearable devices to monitor our performance and improve our fitness. But how reliable is the data they collect, and can they actually make us healthier? CrowdScience listener Caitlin from Malawi is a big fan of her smartwatch. Her husband Fayaz, however, is much more sceptical of its ac…

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HSM 137: The Vengeance Deck, Izzet a Problem, and Mobile Games 1:36:47

3M ago1:36:47

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Welcome to Episode 137! Tony is away so it’s a Sam and Mike episode! The Pokemon Pocket Pals? The Business Boys? We’re workshopping it… Today, a combo player punishes their friends, an Ovika player that can’t handle the heat, and the person that complains about slow play plays slowly. And we ask, you got any games on your phone? Also... SEND US YOU…

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RUMBLE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2025) 2:01:50

3M ago2:01:50

2:01:50

Salty Dog's RUMBLE Podcast, January 2025Welcome to the RUMBLE where we track down some mighty fine tunes for ya. The show is dedicated to the late ANDREW KRUGER who recently passed. RIP mate. Andrew was an internationally respected journalist and innovator. In addition he was one of the first subscribers to the Salty Dog Blues N Roots podcast back …

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How high can birds fly? 27:10

3M ago27:10

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While watching a feisty cockatoo chase after a hawk, CrowdScience listener Alison saw the hawk catch a thermal and rise effortlessly into the sky. The cockatoo gave chase, but the hawk climbed higher and higher until it became just a tiny speck, barely visible to the naked eye. And that got Alison thinking: just how high can birds go? Are there alt…

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HSM 136: A Deal to Lose, Sword of Salt and Regret, and Puppy Dog Eyes 1:17:44

3M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Welcome to Episode 136! Today, a player that makes a deal to lose to someone else, pulling a chase mythic at FNM and feeling salty, and falling for your friend's bluff... again. Also whale meat, YuGiOh moments, and Mike got married! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word f…

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Which animal has the biggest carbon footprint? 28:36

3M ago28:36

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Carbon footprints are a measure of how much we each contribute to the greenhouse gases that warm the Earth’s atmosphere. The global average of carbon dioxide emissions is nearly 5 tonnes per person per year, although it can be triple that in certain countries. But one CrowdScience listener in Ghana is wondering about the bigger picture. After all, …

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HSM 135: Metalworker Rage and Brotherly Love with Zeb from Playing With Power! 1:38:32

3M ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Welcome to Episode 135! Today we are joined by our buddy Zeb from Playing With Power! We talk about why you never meet your heroes, why you always need to check for the Mikokoro, and why you should never judge a deck by its Metalworker. Also revenge trades, Tony is the best Lotho player, and EatTheAngel! Go follow Zeb and watch Playing With Power! …

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Bucs 2024 NFL Season In Review | Salty Dogs 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Jeff and Scott adjust to the abrupt arrival of the offseason, get a bit salty with each other over key moments in the Wild Card loss and hear from fans grateful for the Bucs’ strong season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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HAZE Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (January 2025) 2:01:04

3M ago2:01:04

2:01:04

Salty Dog's HAZE Podcast, January 2025We are coming out of the HAZE from the seasons cheers tone hounds. So what better way than with a mess o fine toons to kick us into twenty twenty five. Cuts from Lothar Nabde Schack, Otis Namrell, Kuther Allison, Baker Smith Gamble, Steely Dan, McNaMarr Project, Paul Butterfield, Tony Jow White, Wilson Diesel, …

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Is beer better without alcohol? 32:52

4M ago32:52

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In the past stout beer has been touted for its supposed health benefits. Is there any truth to those claims - and what happens if you take the alcohol out? CrowdScience listener Aengus pondered these questions down at the pub, after noticing most of his friends were drinking non-alcoholic beers. He wondered how the non-alcoholic stuff is made – wha…

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HSM 134: Two Tarrasques, 30 Minute Turn, and Stinky Cheese 1:25:08

3M ago1:25:08

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Welcome to Episode 134! Mike is away so its a Gremlin Boys episode! Today, we hear a tale of two Tarrasques with some crunchy rules, the horrors of a 30 minute turn, and a pauper player's frustration of losing against the same deck over and over. Also stinky cheese, olives, and feelin' fancy. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affil…

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Why am I embarrassed when I fall? 26:29

4M ago26:29

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When listener Diana fell on a run on her birthday, her first instinct was not to check her bruised hand, but instead to get up as quickly as possible and act as if nothing had happened. She felt embarrassed. Meanwhile, her son Marley loves to watch fail videos that, mostly, show people falling over. So why does falling – something that can cause se…

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HSM 133: Blightsteel Stepdad, Gross Things, and The Longest Salt Yet 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

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Welcome to Episode 133! In today's episode, we uncover old playgroup salt from the early Eldrazi days, me meet not the step-Blightsteel but the Blightsteel that stepped up, and we hear our longest saga of salt to date! Also cow hooves, end step poker faces, and tv tray tables. Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use c…

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Bucs Enter 2025 Controlling Their NFC South Destiny | Salty Dogs 1:31:57

4M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

Jeff and Scott review the blowout win over Carolina and Liam Coen’s evolving play design, exchange duck puns and look at the playoff picture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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I didn’t know that! 26:28

4M ago26:28

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Did you know that flies fly in rectangles, fish hide by lighting themselves up and the moon is lifting the ground underneath your feet? Anand Jagatia quizzes members of the CrowdScience team on the moments from the past year that had them scratching their heads in amazement. We hear Dr Erica McAlister’s attempts to calculate how many flies have eve…

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HSM 132: Kardur Rulescourge, Art Shmart, and Beer Boys 1:29:24

4M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Welcome to Episode 132! The salty boys are back in the studio and feeling a little extra silly today. Today we talk about a rules complexity that disrupts a playgroup, playing against a deck that is all custom art, and being shamed for going too fast only to be steamrolled on the next turn. Also we talk about beer. A lot. And we drink some. Support…

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Bucs Wish List: Paving The Path To The Playoffs | Salty Dogs 1:09:36

4M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Jeff and Scott get salty over the loss in Dallas, look ahead at the playoff picture and digress into such topics as Fargo Holiday Inns, acronyms and snorkeling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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SEASONS Blues N Roots - Salty Dog (December 2024) 2:00:42

4M ago2:00:42

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Salty Dog's SEASONS Podcast, December 2024The best of the SEASONS to you tone hounds! This time we take out another year with some mighty fine cuts for your holiday listening season. Cuts from Rick Vito, The Sharp, 63 Deluxe, Rag N Bone Man, Allman Brothers Band, Zechariah Lloyd, The Brother Brothers, Samantha Fish N Jesse Dayton, Vanilla Fudge, Bl…

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Will the Earth ever lose its Moon? 26:28

4M ago26:28

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The Moon has always sparked human curiosity. It governs the tides and biological rhythms. It’s inspired myths and stories. It’s inspired us to reach out and explore it. And it's certainly inspired CrowdScience listeners, who have sent us a host of questions about it. And in a special lunar-themed episode we’ve brought together a panel of astronomer…

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HSM 131: Middle School Salt and Roping with Amy the Amazonian! 1:22:51

4M ago1:22:51

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Welcome to Episode 131! Today we are joined by our friend and Magic Twitch streamer, Amy the Amazonian! We talk about an old salty confessional from a middle school magic club, a couple that ruins the game night, and a player that endures three pubstomps only to be kicked while they are down. Also, roping sucks, art is cool, and the DK Rap is scary…

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Why does pain sometimes feel good? 29:19

4M ago29:19

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It seems bizarre to seek out experiences that are uncomfortable or downright painful. Yet examples abound: it’s common to eat painfully hot chillies, drink bitter coffee, or ‘feel the burn' when exercising - and enjoy it. CrowdScience listener Sandy is baffled by this seemingly counterintuitive phenomenon, and has asked us to investigate. Presenter…

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HSM 130: A Scry-Weekend Slumber Party 1:02:28

4M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Welcome to Episode 130! Its a cavalcade of returning guests! We're joined by Lua and Tori from Scrybabies, Ken Baumann, Dan from Moderately Anonymous MTG, Tyler from Play to Win, and of course Ian aka ComedIanMTG in a fun sleepover style episode of the show! This week we talk about a cascading cEDH deck that fails to interact, a salty LGS experienc…

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