Best Stephanie Mann Podcasts (2024)

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Deep Dive - The Creation Story 1:13:38

2h ago1:13:38

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Hosts Stephanie and Lydia discuss Tolkien's uniquely beautiful creation story for Middle Earth as well as the introduction of our big bad: Melkor.By Stephanie Mann

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Introductions 26:05

5h ago26:05

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Hosts Stephanie and Lydia introduce themselves and the show. They discuss how they got into Lord of the Rings and the types of episodes planned for future episodes.By Stephanie Mann

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Episode 102 (s5e13) - This tournament is still stupid (aka, the greatest tournament in the world) 1:08:49

23d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

What’s coming up in this episode?Recent ResultsWelcome to Portland (Wrexham)PredictionsBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Reid Pope: Reclaiming Labels 29:06

27d ago29:06

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Alot of the reasons why the male/female -- the binary, in general, was for men specifically like white men and colonizers, to assert dominance and control over people who were lesser than them or predominantly women and women of color is that they could marry them, own them, and enslave them. So, these containers were a sort of act of violence on p…

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PVSP EPISODE 100 1:32:33

2M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Now with more RANDYBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Steven Hauck: Stripping Away Stereotypes 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Theater is both a spiritual healing and emotional healing and even physical healing for me, and it's been my raison d'etre for most of my life, and that's been problematic, at times, because...as a professional actor there are going to be times when you're not engaged or employed in my chosen profession, but I still go back to the theater to look f…

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Episode 99 (s5e10) - 99 Green & Gold Balloons 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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What’s coming up in this episode? • Vibes and Results • Summer of Love • Transfer speculation • Upcoming 100th EpisodeBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Emily Mann: The Humanist Code of Theater 31:23

3M ago31:23

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The theater is essential to the health of a nation - of any democracy. And perhaps we are so impoverished right now is because of our inability to communicate with each other and see anyone else's point of view other than our own is that we are theater starved. This is where one gets the whole package of the humanist code is in the theater. This is…

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Christine Dixon: Black History Brought to Life 20:57

4M ago20:57

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Harriet Tubman knows how to relate to the different groups because Harriet doesn't 'see' people like [cultural entities]; my audience is seen as humans, a beautiful mélange of people that are just there -- all together -- breathing in sync. ~Christine Dixon Chris Dixon has been directing, producing, booking, and starring in the award-winning, one w…

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Episode 98 (s5e9) - Two Minutes To Midnight 1:19:36

4M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

What’s coming up in this episode?• Results and vibes • Phil’s Presser• Predictions• Ipswich Town FCClosing Track:Madball - Doc Marten Stomphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5RQhAPygXEBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Episode 97 (s5e8) - Point by Lonely Point 47:09

4M ago47:09

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What’s coming up in this episode?• Results & performances• Josh Talks Soccer Formations• Jonathan visits training• Predictions and upcoming matchesBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Episode 96 (s5e7) - Man, F*#k Vancouver 46:41

4M ago46:41

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What’s coming up in this episode?• We suck• We’re almost good• We REALLY suck - FIRE EVERYONE• We can be good?Closing track: Wherever the Creeps Go - FYPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NTyyCwwDfY We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Search Radio Free PVSP Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235…

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Ellen Kaplan: The Promise of Play 28:02

5M ago28:02

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I believe that [National Women's History month] is about women and social change. Leaders of change reside with women. Ellen W. Kaplan is Professor Emerita of acting and directing at Smith, a Fulbright Scholar in Costa Rica, Fulbright Senior Specialist in Pakistan, Romania and Hong Kong, an actress, director and playwright. Ellen works extensively …

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Episode 95 (s5e6) - Where oh where have our finishing boots gone? 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

What’s coming up in this episode?• New Storefront! • Roster Moves & Rumors• Results - ML$, Open Cup, Thorns & USMNT• PredictionsClosing track Greg: Marina and the Diamonds, Bubblegum Bitch We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Search Radio Free PVSP Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Instagr…

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Episode 94 (s5e5) - A Tale of Four Halves 1:08:45

6M ago1:08:45

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What’s coming up in this episode?• Results• Signing inbound?• PredictionsClosing track: Wake the Dead - Comeback Kidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NTyyCwwDfY We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Search Radio Free PVSP Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Instagram - PortlandVanity Twitter -…

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Episode 93 (s5e4) - DaBoring 1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

What’s coming up in this episode?• Results and Rumors• DaBella Ciao• Listener Questions• Predictions• Upcoming MatchesRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist) - spoti.fi/3ndcaqNProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a voicemail - 503-583-4235Facebook - ht…

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Episode 92 (s5e3) - Street Beefs 1:20:38

6M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

What’s coming up in this episode?• Roster Moves, Rumors and Random• Kit Talk with Joshhttps://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18417712792035702/?hl=en• 107IST News• Listener Questions• Gulp, PREDICTIONS• Upcoming MatchesBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Janet Mitchko: Holding Hands 30:54

7M ago30:54

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I would like to believe I attract heart-centered individuals to work with. I create a sense of safety in the rooms, empowerment and we are in service of the text. I pick plays that are going to take us on a journey that we all want to go on; that we're all going to leave a little bit better; that we're going to share with our audience, and we're al…

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Episode 91 (s5e2) - Special Guest, CHRIS DUVALL! 1:03:57

7M ago1:03:57

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We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Radio Free PVSP (closing song playlist) - spoti.fi/3ndcaqNProduced and Engineered by Greg DonnellyIntro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Instagram - PortlandVanity Twitter - PDXvanitysoccerNow available…

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Robert Viagas: Audience Auteur 32:16

8M ago32:16

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Losing or winning an argument is not just a zero-sum game. Working together, collaborating is something that you have to learn. The most important part is not you getting all you want all the time, but learning how to feel satisfaction, even if your collaborator talks you into something else. How to find satisfaction within that and helping them to…

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Episode 90 (s5e1) - Breaking into the 90s 1:09:54

7M ago1:09:54

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Radio Free PVSP (closing song playlist) - spoti.fi/3ndcaqNProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a voicemail - 503-583-4235Twitter - PDXvanitysoccer Instagram - PortlandVanityhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt24013744/?ref_=ttep_ovFind us on:Soundcloud, Spoti…

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Episode 89 (s4e21) - Putting an Ugly Ass Bow on 2023 1:07:18

8M ago1:07:18

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Radio Free PVSP (closing song playlist) - spoti.fi/3ndcaqNProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a voicemail - 503-583-4235Twitter - PDXvanitysoccer Instagram - PortlandVanityhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt24013744/?ref_=ttep_ovFind us on:Soundcloud, Spoti…

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Adrienne D. Williams: Art is Ageless 28:11

9M ago28:11

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"Art is ageless. There is no number on Art. As long as your heart is in it, you can do it. And that's a fantastic thing because very often we do put age limits on things, and we put age limits on PEOPLE, and I don't think that's necessarily so. I think these people are teaching us that it's absolutely possible." ADRIENNE D. WILLIAMS is New York bas…

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Episode 88: SE4E20 - Return of the Best Worst Podcast 1:29:44

9M ago1:29:44

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The Return of the Best Worst Podcast!New coach, same old shit from the front office. Roster changes galore, Jonathan's trip to Europe, MLS Cup, and an after-school special announcement from Randy.Outro Music - So Long by the Kinks: youtube.com/watch?v=SuWx5S1j23cIntro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist):…

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Carla Debbie Alleyne: Stand Together for Fairness 30:11

10M ago30:11

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"Artivism is a combination of Art and Activism. I wrote about Bayard Rustin who served as the right hand of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for many years. He was a gay Quaker from Pennsylvania and a black man who was instrumental in organizing the March On Washington. Many had issues with Bayard working with Dr. King due to his sexuality. However, it …

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Stephanie Okun: Empath Superpower 33:07

10M ago33:07

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"It's so important to have that outlook of everyone is human, everyone is worthy, but I also think it's important, for me, and for everyone to protect ourselves. [As a sensitive child growing up] to protect myself, I dove into movies, I dove into playwriting when I couldn't get that connection from anywhere else. The Arts is what saved me." Stephan…

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Episode 87: S4E19 - Episode title pending; much like our playoff hopes 58:04

11M ago58:04

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What’s coming up in this episode?• Where is Jonathan and why is he terrible? • Recent results• Upcoming Matches• Do we dare talk about playoffs?• The man, the myth, the Miles JosephClosing TrackMLS Anthem - Hans Zimmerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzVLfPX-CtYRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist) - spoti.fi/3ndcaqNProduced and Engineered by Greg…

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Catherine Filloux: Shaped by Change 29:47

12M ago29:47

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How can I explain change? It's something that makes me feel hopeful...that audiences, and as people, and most importantly as human beings, we can, by looking at the big picture, be much better equipped, I think, at making change...we have to look at how can we work together to make change in the world. CATHERINE FILLOUX (Playwright/Librettist/Activ…

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Epsiode 86: S4E18 - Don't Be A Greg 57:59

12M ago57:59

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What’s coming up in this episode?Recent ResultsPlayoff Predictions Upcoming MatchesThe team showed signs of fight, do we make the playoffs?Randy - NoGreg - Yes, but doesn’t care, make the playoffs in a wet fartJosh - Yes, win the leagueJonathan - Yes, we winning the western conference, losing in the finalOutro Music - Venomous Pinks, I Really Don’t…

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Clara Francesca: Creating Socially Aware AI Art 28:15

1y ago28:15

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How do we create a world where we allow people to express themselves, and if they need to be called in, or if they're doing something that really is egregious? How do we help teach them [students] why it's problematic rather than me having to shut them down? Clara Francesca is an award-winning artist, activist, educator and speech coach and holds a…

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Epsiode 85: S4E17 - The End of the Gio Era 1:30:04

1y ago1:30:04

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END OF THE GIO ERA! And... Leagues Cup report card. Is our season over? Women's World Cup, Thorns. Special guest Zippy from Soccer Touchdown!Relavent Links: Ned Grabavoy press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6cHsv6nPBQOutro Music - Boys Wanna Be Her - by Peaches: https://www.teachesofpeaches.comIntro Song written & performed by Greg Do…

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PVSP 84: S4E16 - 2 Leagues, One Cup 58:24

1y ago58:24

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We cover the Portland Timbers first two matches in the inaugural Leagues Cup tournament., and the results against San Jose and Tigres.Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyClosing song: Double Crossed by Face to Face - https://facetofacemusic.comRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3ndcaqNFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.…

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PVSP 83: S4E15 - Emotional Roller Coaster 1:21:22

1y ago1:21:22

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Valeri Tribute! Did we turn it around?Is Gio's job saved?Outro Music - Emotional Rescue - The Rolling Stones https://rollingstones.comProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3ndcaqNFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a voicemail - 503-583-42…

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Valerie David: Celebrating Differences 30:48

1y ago30:48

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My mission is to keep [Iraqi Jewish] culture alive; to sustain that culture because we don't want history repeating itself. And to educate - we are all the same people. We are all in the mindset of being ONE. And that we should celebrate our differences instead of fearing them or being alienated by those differences. ~Valerie David Valerie David, i…

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PVSP 82: S4E14 - Where do we go from here? 52:38

1y ago52:38

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What happened to our club? How did we get her? Who is to blame, Gio, or the players?Outro Music - Fast Car by Tracy Chapman - https://youtu.be/AIOAlaACuv4Produced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3ndcaqNFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a vo…

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Maleni Chaitoo: Breaking Through the Silence 30:59

1y ago30:59

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Even though [Don't Shoot the Messenger] is comical it's an opportunity to change thoughts about who we are, and they can see us as normal people with disabilities. There should be no barriers between us. We find ways to communicate. We find ways to be together and collaborate. I was filled with hope. We can achieve great things when we work togethe…

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PVSP 81: S4E13 - How to Draw. 1:15:26

1y ago1:15:26

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Getting back on the horse again after a long time off. Relevant Links: Cover graphic source - https://youtu.be/6NwN2BZfkSoOutro Music - Dream Team is in the House - LA Dream Team - https://youtu.be/VF5ADzXdIjEProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3nd…

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Jeffrey Sweet: Striking Back 39:58

1y ago39:58

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"Here's the thing about AI. It doesn't have a soul, and it doesn't understand psychology, and it doesn't understand the quirks of human behavior. All it can do is strip-mine what has already been written by other people. So, AI is first and foremost in violation of copyright because it's using our material without compensating. Secondly, it has no …

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Donna Benedicto: A New Generation of Actors 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

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Focusing outside of yourself helps you thrive in this industry and helps you deal with so much and all the obstacles we face. ~Donna Benedicto Donna Benedicto is a Filipina Canadian actress and singer born and raised in Vancouver, BC. Growing up as an ethnic minority, Donna decided to make a switch from full-time singing to pursue acting in 2013 be…

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PVSP 80: S4E12 - It’s Summer-ish, so yes, we are good. 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

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3 matches - Austin , RSL Open Cup and Vancouver... Predictions and ULTRAS!!!!Relevant Links:Randy's Soccer Made In Portland nerd stats:2016: https://bit.ly/3Mv4eOM2017: https://bit.ly/42T8Gfo2018: https://bit.ly/42EGY6wProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyClosing Track: Summertime Boogie by Shonen …

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Avra Sidiropoulou: Addressing an Age of Upheaval 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

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My work has always been about bringing people together, forging new transcultural and transnational artistic relationships, and combining research with theatre-making in order to explore and extend the limits of creativity. Avra Sidiropoulou is a theatre director and academic. She is the Artistic Director of Persona Theatre Company. She has publish…

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PVSP 79: S4E11 - Are We Gooder Yet? 1:46:51

1+ y ago1:46:51

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THE GANG GOES ON FOR WAY TOO LONG........ But we couldn't cut any of the crucial bits where we talked over each other. ALL OF IT IS MASSIVELY IMPORTANT!3 games and 2 victories. A loss to FC Cincinnati, a win in the Open Cup against a USL team, and Yimmi Chara returns to scre the winner again St Louis City. PLUS: NWSL Thorns Coverage by Zippy of Soc…

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Theresa Chaze: Feisty Filmmaker 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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Telling stories that activate emotions helps audiences be open to new ideas. People can only change themselves. But until they experience the new they will remain stuck in the old--in other words, we are growing and changing or stagnating and dying. My work helps people find the best of themselves. Theresa Chaze began her career in the mid-1980s at…

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PVSP 78: S4E10 - Dairon Dairon Dairon! 1:17:58

1+ y ago1:17:58

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Fish gutting lessons with Dairon AsprillaOur First Review!Outro Music: Mongol Horde - 'Make Way' https://youtu.be/8FOoo6D0WesProduced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closing song playlist): spoti.fi/3ndcaqNFeedback:Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.comLeave a voicemail - 503-583-4235Faceboo…

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PVSP 77: S4E9 - Thank God, Another Guest (Nevets) 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

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In this episode we cover a pathetic result in Vancouver, Seattle Hype, 107ist Podcast Hype, and Listener Feedback. We also interview Nevets, OG host of the prototypical (?) Timbers podcast Five Minutes to Kickoff. Was it the first one? Let's just say yes until someone corrects us.Relevant links:Nevets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/5mTKOClosing Tr…

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PVSP 76: S4E8 - Points are Points 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

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2 mediocre matches with The Galaxy and FC Dallas, plus a bit of drama with Gio. Heads up, we had some audio issues on this one.Outro Music: Switchblade to Soul by Chris Murray chrismurraymusic.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ub4W-La5G8Produced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg DonnellyRadio Free PVSP (closin…

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Pamela S.K. Glasner: Fighting for Fairness 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

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Getting my Masters at Harvard at age sixty-nine, I hope that I'm inspiring other women that there are no limits. There's absolutely no limits except for those you place on yourself. I never actually wrote a screenplay and now all these Film Festivals think I'm such a great writer.. . There's always a first time for everything. Why not me? Pamela S.…

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PVSP 75: S4E7 - Please Don't Let Us Die On Vacation At Disney (April Fools) 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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APRIL FOOLS - We uploaded the very first episode of Morrisonic as an April Fools joke. Now that it's over, rather than remove it we're going to take this opportunity to tell you that you should still listen to it. Their first episode was recorded fresh off the 2015 MLS Cup victory and is full of amazing things. Grabavoy is a brand new signing, ever…

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Naomi McDougall Jones: Defying Gravity 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

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I truly believe we are in an apocalyptic culture shift ; truly, an historical, multi-century, multi-millennial shift and in the last gasp of the white-supremacist patriarchal society. We are living through that moment...So, what I focus on these days more than railing against what has been we had to tear the scales from people's eyes: 'Hey, wake up…

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PVSP 74: S4E6 - It's March, You're Welcome 1:25:14

1+ y ago1:25:14

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Episode graphics courtesy of your feelings and entering "unpopular soccer podcast hosts" into an AI prompt. JP of Soccer Touchdown fame for that. CLOSING SONG ISSUE IS FIXEDIn this episode we have a guest interview with Tymon Emch who talks to us about the Roots Futsal program that just launched, your soccer, and the trials an tribulations of tryin…

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