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The Capture The Magic Universal Edition is an informative and fun show were you can join us as we venture to Universal Studios Florida each episode! We cover the latest Universal Studios news, how Universal Studios compares to Disney World, ride reviews, food reviews and how to navigate the parks with little ones
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De Nederlandstalige podcast over alle aspecten van het fantasy-kaartspel Magic: The Gathering. (Podcast in Dutch about all aspects of the fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering.)
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Good 2B Geek

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This show, featuring your guide to all things geek, is a show that talks about the culture of comic books, nerd news, fantasy freaks, and the galaxy of geekdom.
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There are few things better than talking about the food at Walt Disney Parks! From the never-ending festivals in Epcot, the great restaurants in the parks and resorts, to the culinary delights at Disney Springs, we want to cover it all. Not just the what is it but also how do they craft it. Food News, reviews, and helpful tips to make your trip to Disney properties practically perfect in every way.
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Welcome to Parks and Cons, the companion podcast to the ParksAndCons.com website and YouTube channel, where we discuss conventions, theme parks, haunted attractions, themed entertainment, collecting, and other fun stuff.
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Prince Zayn De’Monté knows deep down that he’ll never be the hero of his own story. His story ended years ago, when he witnessed the death of his sister at sixteen. It should’ve been him. So he’ll brush off the gossip mongers who say the worst, calling him evil, insane, possessed. He isn’t willing to live a life anymore, he’s surviving. What must he do when a girl who looks like roses tells him that his life has meaning? Rediscover the nuances of war, love, and magic in Chapter 15 Studio’s a ...
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Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast. KG is a lifelong Disney fan and frequent visitor of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Over the years, she has turned a trip to Disney into a well-oiled machine. She knows all the tips and tricks to maximize your trip as much as possible. KG, as well as many guests, are going to share their stories, tips, must-dos, and favorite magic moments as they deep dive into all things Disney. This magical mixture of segm ...
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This podcast is dedicated to helping you relive your favorite Walt Disney World Memories through the use of immersive binaural sound recorded live in the Disney Parks. Join Lou with each episode as he lets you experience a ride, show, or attraction just as he originally heard it live in the parks. When you can't travel to Disney World, Lou and his family will bring WDW to you. 💰 Become a recurring supporter for as little as $1 a month: https://WDW-Memories.net/Support
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Welcome to "Traveling with the Mouse," your weekly journey into the heart of the Walt Disney World experience! Join hosts Jon, Jason, and Adam as they embark on a magical podcast adventure that celebrates all things Disney. Our episodes unfold with captivating discussions about the latest news, fascinating rumors, and insider tips about the beloved theme park.
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This is the place to share your fondest Disney memories - from theme parks like the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line, runDisney, and all things Disney. To share your memory - call (407) 986-0407 - email michael@memoriesofthemagic.com or - facebook.com/memoriesofthemagic This podcast is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to the Walt Disney Corporation, Disney, runDisney or any Disney property or affiliate. Thi ...
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A fortnightly horror audio drama. Spirit Box Radio is a cosy horror fiction podcast about a radio show for enthusiasts of all things arcane. The show has recently been taken over by Sam Enfield, a former postboy with no experience in the arcane arts, following the disappearance of the previous host. Sam soon discovers there are more than ghosts haunting the show, and finds himself amidst a mystery which threatens everything he knows about the world beyond his tiny basement broadcast studio, ...
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CD Burners, hosted by the dynamic duo behind Emo Nite, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed, is your new go-to podcast for an immersive journey into the heart of iconic albums. Each episode offers a deep dive into a specific album that defined an era. Listeners are treated to exclusive interviews with the artists themselves, from the band members who poured their hearts into the music to the producers who captured the magic in the studio. But it doesn't stop there; CD Burners also brings in voices ...
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My name is Jamie Lidell and I'm gonna delve into the heady magic of creating music in a modern studio, probe the depths of production, get tech crazy with mixing tricks, studio skills and equipment. I'll be joined by fellow musicians, engineers and all-round audiophiles who kindly share their tips, stories and ingenious insight from the bizarre world of music production. I shall answer questions and seek knowledge from other music makers on a quest to discover how to make things sound RIGHT. ...
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Welcome to Miles from Main Street – Your Far from Disney Podcast! Join Mykhailo and Bryan, Disney Enthusiasts from the Midwest that are missing Disney and finding ways to deal with it. Cruise along the Rivers of (Midwest) America weekly and hear how we cope with missing Walt Disney World. Every week we'll help you stay connected to Disney. Be it through personal stories, trip reports or activities at home, we'll find ways to help you handle your Disney withdrawal. We’re missing the magic and ...
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Moksha Tales

Mokshaverse Studios

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Moksha Tales is a series of stories and the first season under it is 'Krishna Tales by Nevedhya' We are working on other more seasons. The coming up next is 'Devi Tales by . . . .' You will soon discover the name of the artist. Here at Moksha Tales, a podcast by Mokshaverse Studios, we share stories of Hindu Gods for young children.
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Counterbalance

Blighthouse Studio | Realm

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Counterbalance is a High Fantasy Audio Drama. A hole has been torn into the weave that creates magic, allowing spirits that threaten the wellbeing of mortals to manifest. Counterbalance is about the journey of three people attempting to fix the hole, while trying to find out who caused it to rip in the first place.
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Artifice

Artifice Podcast by Emily Merrell

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Great art almost feels like magic—it opens our minds to brand new ideas, and teaches us to see ourselves and our world more clearly. Of course, behind all great art, there are artists. And that’s where the real magic happens… As we go beneath the art itself to explore how different artists do what they do, we see glimpses of the sorts of creativity, resilience, and bravery that lead to the art that moves our world. And maybe we can learn to borrow some of that magic for our very own thinking ...
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Part of Our World Podcast

Keenan and Rachael Meadows

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Every other week on Part of Our World podcast, husband and wife duo Keenan and Rachael, discuss anything and everything related to the magic of Disney. You’ll hear talk about park experiences, debates about favorite movies, characters, and songs, and tips to help you prepare for your next Disney vacation.
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Welcome to the Found Free podcast where host, Sabia Wade, sits down with amazing guests from all walks of life to delve into important conversations about liberation, spirituality, and activism. Each episode is a transformative experience, as guests bring their own unique magic and experience to the studio. Brace yourself for thought-provoking discussions that will leave you with a fresh perspective, reignite your activism, and provide tangible and actionable steps on your liberation journey ...
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WDW Today

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Highlighting news and events around Walt Disney World. We offer tips and information on how to best tour the parks of Walt Disney World including unbias touring plans, reviews of attractions, restaurants and resorts. We also feature Walt Disney World experts on the show from your favorite Walt Disney World websites who stop by and lend their expertise to the show. We also cover topics such as saving money, news and changes and answering listener emails.
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Behind the Studio Door

Molly Darling & Christian Rivera

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Hey there! Join us, Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, on our podcast 'Behind the Studio Door.' We dive into the heart of creativity, bringing you up close and personal with artists in Rochester NY and beyond! Our conversations go beyond the brush strokes and melodies, exploring the rich stories and emotions that fuel artistic expression. Each episode is a journey into the unique world of creators, from painters to musicians, in our vibrant Rochester, NY community. We don't just talk about ...
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Accuracy Third

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Accuracy Third is a collection of stories from participants of Burning Man. Your hosts Rex, D-Day, and editor Beth compile, comment upon, and share your tales of dusty adventure. Featuring in-studio interviews as well as submitted content, Accuracy Third attempts to create a record of the ephemeral magic of our annual art party. Listen and share your stories at accuracythird.com
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Where The Magic Happens

Treasure Island Studios

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A magical podcast covering all things Disney & Universal. With fun discussions involving Disney & Universal movies, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Parks, Universal Theme Parks, and MORE, you do not want to miss it! So join our community of listeners and hosts and come have some fun!
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Welcome to open conversations about wellness, spirituality, writing, and creative expression between fellow spiritual beings journeying through life. In this space, we explore creative embodiment through the lenses of collective liberation, authentic living, and authentic creative expression. This podcast is an extension of Wellspringwords the online platform, a Literary Anthology, Podcast, and Creative Enrichment Studio that supports humans with Sacred inner-world cultivation through the ma ...
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Mouse Lounge Podcast

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Welcome to the Mouse Lounge! A weekly podcast featuring Disney entertainment and business news, live audio from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and "From the Vault" presenting terrific archival audio from Disney motion pictures, television, radio broadcasts, and Disneyland Records.
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The Tiki Room

Elizabeth & Sarah

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Join Elizabeth and Sarah while they talk about their Disney adventures including, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and more. When it comes to a Disney destination, they know how to have a magical time without all the stress. You'll get insider tips, tricks and reviews. Get the scoop on the latest ways to travel and enjoy all things Disney.
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The Mickey Moms Show

Anna Eason and Leah Stover

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The Mickey Moms Show, brining you fun and honest opinions on all things Walt Disney World, the Disney company, and sometimes Universal Orlando. Hosted by Anna Eason and Leah Stover, Disney loving moms whose families would really like them to talk to someone else about Disney.
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In this episode of Unlocking the Magic, Bruce and Connie discuss their favorite places to eat at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. They highlight the improved food options at Universal Studios and share their top picks for dining. The restaurants they mention include Florian Fortescue Ice Cream, The Leaky Cauldron, Mel's Drive-In, Today Cafe, …
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On this episode, we have some more details about the Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry ride and queue coming to Epic Universe. We also have a dicussion about the best and worst times to take a trip to Universal, comparing crowd levels, weather, and any events going on during the year. And we speculate how things will change once Epic Univ…
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In April 1945, Soviet forces descended on Berlin in the final phase of the war in Europe. The fighting was fierce as soldiers fanatically loyal to the Nazi party - and those afraid of the vengeance their opponents might enact - sought to stave off the end of the regime as long as possible. Even as it became clear that defeat was inevitable, Hitler …
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At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850 (Manchester UP, 2024) by Dr. Joseph Harley opens the doors to the homes of the forgotten poor and traces the goods they owned before, during and after the industrial revolution (c. 1650-1850). Using a vast and diverse range of sources, it gets to the very heart o…
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Send us a text Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicalmomstravelpodcast?igsh=c3Q4OWhycTcxbnRr&utm_source=qr Get a free quote from us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wnBstXxA8IKm30lcVAjOZp-5x5elrstNVyZtRpAZ5jc/edit Follow us on YouTube https://youtube.com/@magicalmomstravel?si=7JKWi-n8zUuCxwJW Intro music credit: Music from #Uppbea…
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On this episode of CD Burners the guys talk about the self titled album by The All-American Rejects release in 2002 with lead guitarist Nick Wheeler and Drummer Chris Gaylor. This uniquely authentic album, produced by Tim O'heir, paved the way for Pop Punk music to take risks with their sound and use instruments like organs and 80's synths. The guy…
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Send us a text This week, we're joined by @julia_hartlaub, a Photopass Photographer and friend of the show to discuss her experience in the Disney College Program and how she turned that into a career at the Magic Kingdom. As we've been doing, we'll start by hearing from some listeners about their Disney dream jobs before hearing Julia's Disney Dre…
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KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way. I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of thei…
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In Crusader Criminals: The Knights Who Went Rogue in the Holy Land (Yale University Press, 2024), Dr. Steve Tibble presents a vivid new history of the criminal underworld in the medieval Holy Land. The religious wars of the crusades are renowned for their military engagements. But the period was witness to brutality beyond the battlefield. More so …
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Scores sewn into coat linings, instruments hidden in suitcases, sheet music stashed among dirty laundry, concertos written on discarded food wrappers - these are just some of the ingenious ways prisoners in civilian, political and military captivity from 1933 to 1953 protected their music in the darkest of times. Italian pianist and composer France…
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From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the…
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Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn’t have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso’s Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the “Kings of Beauty”—just as the 1970’s counterculture movement began to take off. A pink, rose-covered gown—a Guyrex cr…
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Jeremy and Rhonda discuss the best spots to watch your favorite sports when you cannot miss a big game, whether you're at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, or at your resort, there's always a location with a big screen, good drinks, and great food. MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value. No matter where you want …
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Leaving Lost Balance. They give you a hat, don't they? Shapes. Naga the Captain. The speed of the pain of the white light. Lotus McBotus vibes. Lights in sticks. Skygazing susurrusly. Blind Temple burn. Together4NEVA. Not fine, nothing is fine. Fail wheel. Cone! Fartin' Fire Piece. Helios? Poking of stuff. The guy in the shed. Solid Ramp. Jackelope…
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Send us a text Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! On today's show, we talk about some new food bites happening at Walt Disney World Parks: New menu at Peco's Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Space 220 - new menu items beginning on Oct. 14, 2025 Haunted Eats and Treats at Disney Springs Check out Jon Self's full article on the revamped Space 220 HERE! Now Taking…
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This time, we return to Knott's Berry Farm for opening night of Knott’s Scary Farm! Listen in and enjoy! If new to the podcast, we recommend checking out episode 879. This 10th anniversary retrospective gives a lot of context to the Parks and Cons universe. THANK YOU to all who support us on Patreon! In particular, we want to thank our Omega Level …
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Welcome back to another episode of Traveling with the Mouse! On this week’s show, we’re diving into the latest Disney news, and then we’re shaking things up with a fun, yet thought-provoking, hypothetical game. We’re asking ourselves: of the attractions on the chopping block, which one would we save? We discuss some things in the news like the poin…
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Librarians around the country are currently on a battleground, defending their right to purchase and circulate books dealing with issues of race and systemic racism. Despite this work, the library community has often overlooked—even ignored—its own history of White supremacy and deliberate inaction on the part of White librarians and library leader…
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A great many theorists have argued that the defining feature of modernity is that people no longer believe in spirits, myths, or magic. Jason Ā. Josephson-Storm argues that as broad cultural history goes, this narrative is wrong, as attempts to suppress magic have failed more often than they have succeeded. Even the human sciences have been more en…
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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Hello travelers! Today, take flight with host Producer Josh aboard the Skyliner as you travel to EPCOT! When you arrive at the International Gateway, soak up some sounds of the UK Pavilion including the band before walking through World Showcase to China where you'll hear the circle vision film 'Reflections of China' in its entirety. If you like wh…
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Jack Palmer’s Zygmunt Bauman and the West: A Sociology of Intellectual Exile (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2023) invites us to reconsider a figure who sociology thought it knew well. Presenting Bauman as occupying an ‘exilic’ position as ‘in, but not of, the West’ Palmer presents a number of paths through Bauman’s sociology which speak to conte…
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Why do armed groups employ terrorism in markedly different ways during civil wars? Drawing on more than a decade of fieldwork, Dr. Andreas E. Feldmann examines the disparate behaviour of actors including guerrilla groups, state security forces, and paramilitaries during Colombia’s long and bloody civil war. Analysing the varieties of violence in th…
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In the city of New York from the 1930s to the 1990s, Irish attorney Paul O’Dwyer was a fierce and enduring presence in courtrooms, on picket lines, and in contests for elected office. He was forever the advocate of the downtrodden and marginalized, fighting not only for Irish Catholics in Northern Ireland but for workers, radicals, Jews, and Africa…
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This book explores the confrontation of radically assimilated Jews with the violent collapse of their envisioned integration into a cosmopolitan European society, which culminated during the Holocaust. This confrontation is examined through the biography of the German-speaking intellectual and prominent communist theoretician of the Jewish question…
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The Secret Police and the Soviet System: New Archival Investigations (U Pittsburgh Press, 2023) compiles an array of recent scholarship that draws on newly available archival evidence. This interview with the book's editor, Dr. Michael David-Fox, summarizes what these new findings add up to, and highlights specific arguments made by the collection'…
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Can self-harm be art? In Performance, Masculinity, and Self-Injury (Routledge, 2024), Lucy Weir, a Reader in History of Art at the University of Edinburgh rethinks the recent history of performance to understand the ‘injurious turn’ in contemporary live art. The book challenges the usual associations between self-harm and gender by exploring the wo…
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In a masterpiece of historical detective work, Sarah Lewis exposes one of the most damaging lies in American history. There was a time when Americans were confronted with the fictions shoring up the nation’s racial regime and learned to disregard them. The true significance of this hidden history has gone unseen—until now. The surprising catalyst o…
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Seen from an airplane, much of the United States appears to be a gridded land of startling uniformity. Perpendicular streets and rectangular fields, all precisely measured and perfectly aligned, turn both urban and rural America into a checkerboard landscape that stretches from horizon to horizon. In evidence throughout the country, but especially …
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Caree A. Banton's book More Auspicious Shores: Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Blackness, and the Making of an African Republic (Cambridge UP, 2019) chronicles the migration of Afro-Barbadians to Liberia. In 1865, 346 Afro-Barbadians fled a failed post-emancipation Caribbean for the independent black republic of Liberia. They saw Liberia as a means…
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In this nostalgic yet forward-thinking episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody take a deep dive into old-school recording techniques and terminology while exploring how they can be blended with modern recording methods. Whether you’re a veteran in the industry or just starting your audio engineering journey, this episode has somethin…
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In this episode of Unlocking the Magic, hosts Bruce and Connie dive into a variety of Disney-related topics, answering questions submitted by their listeners. They discuss their personal experiences at Disney parks, share insights on attractions, and reflect on memorable moments from their podcast journey. Join Club UTM : This episode is brought to…
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In this episode, we are joined by the anthropologist Tone Bleie for a discussion of her book A New Testament: Scandinavian Missionaries and Santal Chiefs from Company and British Crown Rule to Independence (Solum Bokvennen, 2023), a pioneering piece of scholarship that innovatively rethinks the economic, legal, and social history of the power-laden…
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Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British’ or ‘Irish’ in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of nati…
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Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Michael Livingston presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. Fro…
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Jeremy and Rhonda share their favorite sights from all around Walt Disney World property that they love to see each and every trip because it truly makes them feel like they are back "home". MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value. No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories.…
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This time, we have three events to share! Listen in and enjoy! If new to the podcast, we recommend checking out episode 879. This 10th anniversary retrospective gives a lot of context to the Parks and Cons universe. THANK YOU to all who support us on Patreon! In particular, we want to thank our Omega Level Powerhouse, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Othe…
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Hi, I’m Eira, creator of Spirit Box Radio. What follows is an episode of my new show, Remnants, a dark fantasy thriller audio drama. You can already listen to a bunch more episodes of this show in its own feed, which you can find by searching 'Remnants an audio drama' and looking for the show with moths on the cover, or by following the links in th…
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The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…
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We remember Audre Lorde as an iconic writer, a quotable teacher whose words and face grace T-shirts, nonprofit annual reports, and campus diversity-center walls. But even those who are inspired by Lorde's teachings on "the creative power of difference" may be missing something fundamental about her life and work, and what they can mean for us today…
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Today I talked to Iemima Ploscariu about Alternative Evangelicals: Challenging Nationalism in Interwar Romania's Multi-ethnic Borderlands (Brill, 2024). Evangelicals in interwar Romania were a vibrant mix of ethnicities, languages, and social statuses. Jews, Roma, Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Ukrainians, and Russians sang, prayed, and preached in th…
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On January 16, 1945, dozens of U.S. Navy aircraft took off for China’s southern coast, including the occupied British colony of Hong Kong. It was part of Operation Gratitude, an exercise to target airfields, ports, and convoys throughout the South China Sea. U.S. pilots bombed targets in Hong Kong and, controversially, in neutral Macau as they stro…
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The 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is currently underway at, you guessed it, Epcot in Walt Disney World, so hold on to your Mickey ears Disney fans, you're going to have some good laughs during this week's episode. We cover The Food and Wine Festival like nobody else can! I guarantee! We have the countries, the booths, the food, th…
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Leo Strauss was a German-Jewish emigrant to the United States, an author, professor and political philosopher. Born in 1899 in Kirchhain in the Kingdom of Prussia to an observant Jewish family, Strauss received his doctorate from the University of Hamburg in 1921, and began his scholarly work in the 1920s, as well as participating in the German Zio…
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In Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature (University of Chicago Press, 2024), Dr. Zrinka Stahuljak challenges scholars in both mediaeval and translation studies to rethink how ideas and texts circulated in the mediaeval world. Whereas many view translators as mere conduits of authorial intention, Dr. Stahuljak prop…
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Inspired by the rise of environmental psychology and increasing support for behavioral research after the Second World War, new initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels looked to influence the human psyche through form, or elicit desired behaviors with environmental incentives, implementing what Joy Knoblauch calls “psychological functio…
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Shadows. Smoke. Dark alleys. Rain-slicked city streets. These are iconic elements of film noir visual style. Long after its 1940s heyday, noir hallmarks continue to appear in a variety of new media forms and styles. What has made the noir aesthetic at once enduring and adaptable? Sheri Chinen Biesen's Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual …
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Send us a text This week we're breaking down the costs of the most Magical Place on Earth. One of the most frequently asked questions by Disney enthusiasts and first-timers alike: *Is Disney World really that expensive?* From park tickets and accommodations to dining and souvenirs, we break down the costs of a Disney World vacation. We'll explore s…
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