Best Silas Rose Podcasts (2024)

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Emergency Departments in Crisis — Dr. Fraser Mackay and David Leary 28:13

12h ago28:13

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From staffing shortages and physician burnout to department closures and lengthy wait times, there is little question that Canada’s emergency departments are overwhelmed. Some EDs are so busy that hallways are packed with gurneys of patients waiting days to be admitted or, in some cases, choosing to walk away without receiving the emergency care th…

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Spiritual warriorship in a world on the edge of war with Susan Gillis Chapman 36:27

8d ago36:27

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063 When war and rumours of war are everywhere in the news how we personally relate to uncertainty and show up for others matters more than ever. The temptation to harden our hearts and join the chorus of polarizing voices is difficult to resist. However, it doesn’t matter what side of a conflict we identify with or the opinions we hold. Toxic cert…

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Micro dosing & psychedelic therapy for evolving your relationships with Jim Kragtwyk 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

062 From Silicone Valley tech bros to stressed out single moms, many people are proclaiming the therapeutic virtues of micro dosing for enhancing creativity and mental health. Micro dosing involves the consumption of a sub perceptual, fractional quantity of psilocybin or LSD, typically 1/5th to 1/20th of a recreational dose. Once vilified, interest…

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Frailty in Canada — Dr. Kenneth Rockwood 27:26

2M ago27:26

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As Canada’s population ages, it is expected that an increasing number of people will become frail. Individuals living with frailty have an increased risk of the following: hospitalizations, longer hospital stays, hospital readmissions, emergency department visits and in-hospital death. New data shows that more than one-third of all hospitalized old…

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Powerful questions for illuminating the hidden spaces of love with Topaz Adizes 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

061 The modern world is filled with connectivity, yet for so many people the need for authentic connection goes unmet. Even in a long term relationship we can hide our vulnerability and true desires, sometimes for decades. When we avoid having the important and risky conversations with the people we love we miss a precious opportunity for deeper in…

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Tom Chambers - NBA All-Star MVP, 16-year veteran and Basketball Hall of Fame candidate - AIR135 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode w…

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The tender art of breaking up & caring for a broken heart with Mel Cassidy 40:47

3M ago40:47

40:47

060 For anyone who has loved and lost you know how much it can hurt when the fairy tale ends. Neuroscience has shown that social and emotional pain stimulate the same regions of the brain as physical pain. However, while heartbreak might be the price we pay at the end of a relationship it doesn’t mean we have to suffer. The grief that follows break…

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ON AIR: Courting the MUSE and other subversive acts in 2024 with Silas Rose 8:13

3M ago8:13

8:13

059 Artists and creators have always held a special station in life, even if their work goes unnoticed. It is the artist who sees the details of life that we often miss, speaks truth to power and imagines into existence new ways of being. Central to the creative process is the source of inspiration, the Muse. When the Muse is present middling art a…

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REWIND Authentic Relating: Revealing your truth on the first date with Ryel Kestano 36:26

4M ago36:26

36:26

058 If your New Year's resolutions include improving your social fitness this holiday replay is for you! The promise of online social platforms was access to an infinite pool of new friends and possible mates. However, rather than making the search for love easier, the apps have trained our brains to select connections based on the shallowest metri…

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Getting to the roots of ecological anxiety with David Segal 26:19

4M ago26:19

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057 Ecological anxiety a is new diagnostic label describing a complex of physical and emotional symptoms related to existential dread and despair around the state of the environment. Extreme weather events like wild fires, floods and hurricanes in combination with politicians slow walking meaningful change is causing many, especially young people t…

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ON AIR: Searching for the love & light in the fog of war with Silas Rose 8:47

5M ago8:47

8:47

056 The Oct 7th attack on Israel has ignited a new hot war in the middle east and a polarizing information war online. For many people around the world the conflict between Israel and Palestine touches old wounds of injustice as a cycle of religious violence repeats again and claims more innocent lives. If anything has been learned from this war it…

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Walter Davis - The life and times of North Carolina legend and six-time NBA All-Star (retrospective) - AIR134 40:20

5M ago40:20

40:20

On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back Adam Beechen - a great friend of the show. We discuss Walter’s life on-and-off the basketball court. Amidst his innumerable accomplishments, Davis was certainly no stranger to adversity. Despite battling substan…

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Hospital Harm in Canada — Kate Parson, Linda Silas, Kathleen Finlay and Annette Elliott Rose 39:31

6M ago39:31

39:31

Hospital harm — medical conditions that patients experience in hospital that they did not have when they were admitted — is on the rise. A new CIHI analysis shows that 1 in 17 patients admitted to hospital was unintentionally harmed during their stay. Meanwhile, nurses and other health care workers charged with caring for patients in Canada are str…

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Heart centred business and healing your relationship to money with Mark Silver 44:21

6M ago44:21

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055 There are few things in life more ephemeral than money. Those who seek an enduring happiness and freedom through a path of awakening often find themselves rich in spirit, but constantly struggling to keep the lights on, literally. This is especially true for creators, social entrepreneurs and heart based business owners who lead with their valu…

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Original Sin: The split between sex and spirit with Indrus Piche 30:08

7M ago30:08

30:08

054 The struggle to reconcile the better angels of our nature with powerful, earthly desires of the flesh is familiar to anyone on a spiritual path. Historically vilified and repressed by religious intuitions and the state, our sexual energy often hides in the shadows. Unexamined, it remains as a juvenile object of fascination or worse, a corruptin…

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Climate Change and Health in Canada — Dr. Theresa Tam 28:07

7M ago28:07

28:07

Clips from the following sources were used in this recording: CTV News (Drivers dodge flames and smoke from Nova Scotia wildfire | DRAMATIC VIDEO) CBC News (As unprecedented fire year rages on, experts warn of longer, more destructive seasons) Reuters (Nova Scotia floods cause 'unimaginable' damage) CTV News (State of emergency in Quebec | Mass flo…

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Conscious dance, compersion and the music that moves us with Shauna Devlin 27:28

8M ago27:28

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053 Since time immemorial humans have danced in tribal and shamanic ceremonies for healing and social harmony. The rhythmic beat of a djembe or a subwoofer connects us with the internal rhythm of the heart and entrains us with others. When we move together we co regulate our nervous systems in times of high stress. All over the planet the phenomena…

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Awakening to the Shadow on the spiritual path with Dr. Connie Zweig 46:44

8M ago46:44

46:44

052 For decades people have been leaving traditional religious institutions in droves to pursuit a more direct path to enlightenment through eastern practices like meditation and yoga. In this lonely world it can be intoxicating to find a community that feels like home and provides a sense of safety and support to explore your spiritual longing in …

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Reggie Lewis' tragic death (1993) and impact on the Boston Celtics [expanded re-release] - AIR133 30:39

9M ago30:39

30:39

Reggie Lewis tragically passed away 30 years ago (1993) at the age of just 27. This is an updated re-release of episode 27 with my great mate, Todd Spehr. We recorded our chat ten years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of Lewis' sudden passing. I’ve added numerous audio clips for greater context, edited our original conversation and improved its so…

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REWIND: Great intimacy begins with healthy boundaries with Mel Cassidy 37:09

9M ago37:09

37:09

051 In this episode of REWIND we revisit a conversation with relationship expert and coach Mel Cassidy focused on creating health boundaries. Personal boundaries are a natural part of any relationship, but rarely are they discussed openly until a line has been crossed. After Covid lockdowns many people have discovering their edge the hard way. In t…

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Health Care Funding in Canada — Dr. Jennifer Zelmer, Teri Price and Annamarie Fuchs 27:00

10M ago27:00

27:00

The federal government reached a funding agreement recently with Canada’s provinces and territories that will add roughly $46.2 billion in new money over 10 years to be directed at 4 priority areas: family health services, health workers and backlogs, mental health and substance use, and a modernized health system. In this episode of the CHIP, we s…

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ON AIR: Synthetic relationships and what makes us human with Silas Rose 7:57

10M ago7:57

7:57

050 ON AIR is a short monologue where Silas digs deeper into some of relational themes covered on the podcast and current affairs, Artificial Intelligence is all the buzz after the release of Chat GBT4 by Open AI in the fall of 2022. This version caught many technologists by surprise as it was able to pass the bar exam, right code in seconds and en…

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Marketing your conscious business without selling your soul with Tad Hargrave 39:33

11M ago39:33

39:33

049 There are few personal growth paths harder than starting a business. Social entrepreneurs who care deeply about the relationships they have with their clients can find that the line between selling and serving sometimes gets blurry. Those new to business often under value their work and avoid marketing like the plague, limiting their income pot…

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Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Conference Finals, NBA lottery, Ja Morant and Rick on Isiah - BB6 28:15

11M ago28:15

28:15

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode six. 01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spurs 06:21 Ralph Sampson (and Bill Walton) - similarities to Victor? 07:16 Manute Bol was how old when he joined NBA?! Chuck Nevitt mention! 08:37 Bill Garnett ('82 Draft - pick #4) and Jeff Ruland have beef! 09:09 …

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Bill Willoughby: High school phenom to the 1975 NBA Draft (eight-year veteran) - AIR132 1:29:59

11M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

Let's welcome Bill Willoughby to the show. There are many more strings to his bow – as you’ll hear in my introduction - however, Bill rose to national awareness during the 1981 NBA Playoffs, by virtue of his excellent defense against the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Willoughby is one of only a few to ever reject The Captain’s iconic skyhook. A to…

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Searching for truth and the middle way in a post truth world with Susan Gillis Chapman 35:31

12M ago35:31

35:31

048 Just like the natural world the information ecosystem we rely on daily for important news and meaning making is under threat. The internet was supposed to democratize access to human knowledge and wisdom, Instead, once trusted gatekeepers of information and moral authorities have been replaced by millions of self appointed experts, online conte…

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Palliative Care in Canada — Dr. Naheed Dosani 34:10

12M ago34:10

34:10

More people in Canada are receiving palliative care near the end of their lives than ever — but a lot of work remains. A new CIHI analysis shows there are still many who are not getting the care they need. In this episode of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro speaks with Dr. Naheed Dosani — a palliative care physician at St. Michael’s Hospital at Unity Hea…

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Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs (round one winds-up), Rick and Jeff's fun / frivolities - BB5 33:34

12M ago33:34

33:34

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode five. 01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far 03:23 Rick Mahorn nominated for Washington Wizards President?! 05:12 Players who find a great fit on the right team 06:23 Kyrie conundrum 06:37 Jeff and Rick's role on 1980s Bullets 08:55 2023 Playoffs - 76ers, Nuggets and Suns advance …

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Adam on Hard Quiz (TV). Michael Jordan, Scouts Australia, The Incredibles and Penny Farthings - AIR131 34:36

12M ago34:36

34:36

Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?! I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-…

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The state of boys and men outside the 'man box' with David Jurasek 47:03

1y ago47:03

47:03

047 The man box is a sociological term coined in the 1980s describing a rigid set of behaviours boys are expected to conform to become ‘real men’ in society, including aggression, dominance, mental and physical toughness, self sufficiency and emotional restraint. Dismantling this old map of masculinity has been important for moving closer to gender…

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Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs, Jeff denies MJ ('84) and Zeke punches Rick ('90)! - BB4 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode four. 00:50 NBA reg-season recap (best records, league leaders) 01:18 NBA MVP picks for 2023 season 02:41 League parity 04:03 Did Suns win Durant trade? 04:52 Will Kyrie and Luca remain a duo, win a title? 06:28 Dwane Casey's replacement as Pistons coach 07:17 Josh's Gidde…

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Virtual Care in Canada — Dr. Ewan Affleck 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

Virtual health care in Canada has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering Canadians unprecedented online access to medical professionals. Now, as the day-to-day effects of the pandemic are lessening in much of the country, the question on many minds is “will I still have this convenient option going forward?” In this episode of the CHIP, host…

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REWIND: Consent and the path of pleasure with Betty Martin 35:41

1y ago35:41

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046 As mammals we are intrinsically wired to experience pleasure, but how we actualize our desires in this modern age has never seemed more complex. The pandemic times added a new layer of anxiety to the simple human need for intimacy and connection. Touch can be incredibly healing and transformative when mindfully offered and received fully. Conse…

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Surgical Wait Times in Canada — Dr. David Urbach 28:02

1y ago28:02

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Canada’s health care systems were already facing numerous challenges with wait times for surgeries before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now those problems are far worse. On this episode of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro speaks with Dr. David Urbach, head of the department of surgery at Women’s College Hospital and professor at the University of Toronto, a…

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Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on All-Star Game fixes, Rick's Pistons trade (1985) and Jeff's 1984 ASG - BB3 39:42

1y ago39:42

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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode three. - NBA season thru Mar 1, 2023 - All-Star Game fixes? - Rick's trade from the Washington Bullets to Detroit Pistons (1985) - Jeff's 1984 All-Star Game memories - Listener-submitted questions Please note that Rick was absent from part of this recording (when Jeff reca…

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From surviving to thriving in traumatic times with Jennifer Summerfeldt 53:44

1y ago53:44

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045 Trauma shapes the trajectory of life and relationships in profound and often long lasting ways. Most of the time the effects are hidden in the background of daily life and only come to surface in times of high stress. Many of us are walking wounded. One in two adults have experienced a major traumatic event. Trauma can show up in mental health …

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Between the Ley Lines: LARK ASCENDING by Silas House 1:08:52

1y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

CONTENT WARNING: pet euthanasia, suicide. Rose and Nico discuss LARK ASCENDING by Silas House (Algonquin Books). After climate catastrophe ravages the planet and fascists seize control of the United States, Lark and his family flee to Ireland in search of a society that will accept them. Other titles mentioned: THE ROAD, Cormac McCarthy THE DOG STA…

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Black Representation in Canadian Health Care — Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa 39:26

1y ago39:26

39:26

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed some clear gaps in Canada’s health care systems, including the need to better understand the roots of health inequalities and disparities based on race. On this episode of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro speaks with Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, poet, author, advocate and the only Black woman ever selected as sole valedictorian a…

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ON AIR: Season 2 and the ART of reconnecting with Silas Rose 8:06

1y ago8:06

8:06

044 After a hiatus Awake In Relationship is back! In this episode host Silas Rose talks about his personal bardo experience in the summer of 2022 and the vision for SEASON 2 of the podcast. In this short monologue Silas also discusses social fitness and the art of reconnecting in an age of constant distractions and dysregulation and the rise of a l…

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Nurse Practitioners in Canada — Cindy Fehr and Stan Marchuk 27:24

1y ago27:24

27:24

In this episode of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro speaks with nurse practitioners Cindy Fehr and Stan Marchuk about where their field fits in Canadian health care and the challenges they face.By Jonathan Kuehlein, Cindy Fehr, Stan Marchuk, Avis Favaro, Alya Niang

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Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on today's NBA, Paul Silas, Manute Bol and more - BB2 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

38:18

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode two. - NBA season thru Dec 11, 2022 - Rick and Jeff's iconic Beef Brothers photo shoot - Paul Silas' recent passing (3x NBA Champ) - Manute Bol memories (2x Block Champ) Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Though there's no (fu…

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Octopuissance: THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA by Ray Nayler 1:39:38

1+ y ago1:39:38

1:39:38

Rose and Nico discuss THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA by Ray Nayler (MCD). In a near future where AI is leveraged for everything from companionship to deep-sea fishing, megacorp DIANIMA purchases Vietnam's Con Dao archipelago after a unique population of octopi is discovered there. But not everyone believes DIANIMA's mission is benevolent -- including the …

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Low-value healthcare in Canada — Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Janet Reynolds 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

Overuse of medical procedures and tests is a serious concern that costs Canada’s health care systems a lot of time and money and can even be harmful to patients. Host Avis Favaro is joined by Dr. Janet Reynolds and Dr. Wendy Levinson of Choosing Wisely Canada to discuss the roots of this issue, the progress made since a previous report on the topic…

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Would you still like your doctor if they were a worm? LEECH by Hiron Ennes 1:45:33

1+ y ago1:45:33

1:45:33

CONTENT WARNING: suicide, sexual assault, infant loss Rose and Nico discuss LEECH by Hiron Ennes (Tordotcom). On a post-apocalyptic earth, a sentient parasite seems to have cornered its niche by "integrating" the entire physician profession, until a chance encounter in the frozen north introduces it to an unexpectedly fierce competitor -- and human…

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Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland - Meat the Beef Brothers (new series) - BB1 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

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The debut episode of a new series featuring the legendary Beef Brothers, Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland. Our goal is to regularly release episodes of 45 minutes or less. Rick and Jeff share their opinions on today's NBA, before we go back in time to explore the wonders of NBA history. The Washington Bullets' Beef Brothers were arguably the NBA's most-…

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Canada’s Health Workforce Crisis — Dr. Leigh Chapman and Dr. Doug Sinclair 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

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Canada is facing an unprecedented shortage of health care professionals. COVID-19 is partly to blame, with some doctors and nurses simply burned out by the huge demands the pandemic has put on them. But there are several other key factors, including severe workplace stresses and a large cohort entering retirement age. On this episode of the CHIP, h…

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Art with a Capital A: MEET US BY THE ROARING SEA 1:19:02

1+ y ago1:19:02

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CONTENT WARNING: death, arson, suicide, unexpected pregnancy, child abuse, sexual assault. Rose and Nico discuss MEET US BY THE ROARING SEA by Akil Kumarasamy (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux). In the near future, a young woman grieves the sudden loss of her mother, and uncovers a surprising message from the past while translating an unusual manuscript …

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What the hell, Judy? A HALF-BUILT GARDEN by Ruthanna Emrys 1:25:00

1+ y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Rose and Nico discuss A HALF-BUILT GARDEN by Ruthanna Emrys (Tordotcom), a tale of first contact with a healthy side of eco-anarchism, high-stakes diplomacy, pronouns, and interspecies erotica. Timestamps: Acts I/II: 8:20 Act III / ***SPOILER ZONE***: 40:10 Interspecies Love: 67:00 Conclusion: 76:47 Other SFF titles mentioned: THE LONG WAY TO A SMA…

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Trailer 1:07

1+ y ago1:07

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Brace yourselves for an epic journey that will dazzle your expectations and baffle your imagination. Or something. Youtube license code: DNY4FFOKT9BL8HYBBy Rose Cooke

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1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Bulls vs Knicks (What if?) - BTG-9 11:55

2y ago11:55

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A sliding doors moment from the 1993 NBA Playoffs would have significantly impacted the course of NBA history. Though I’m not normally a fan of what-if scenarios, let’s entertain one. Specifically, an examination of Game 5 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals (Knicks v Bulls). Behind the Game - this episode details the would-be ramifications on NB…

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