Best Surviving Paradise Podcasts (2024)

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Jehovah's Witnesses & "Motivated Forgetting" Theory: How They Dismiss Lost Souls of the Past 1:06:32

3h ago1:06:32

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As Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate recent changes to 'god's organization' why don't they put more thought to the millions of people who came before them and were obeying teachings that were, in the least, wrong... and at the most, designed lies. Does 'new light' in 2024 make up for decades of how 'old light' negatively impacted the lives of Witnesses…

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Labrador City has been evacuated because of wildfires, and we hear from mayor Belinda Adams 8:47

19h ago8:47

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Residents of Labrador City are watching the situation closely this morning, as wildfires continue to threaten the town. Residents were told to leave as soon as possible, and to check in at the EJ Bloomfield Arena in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The Labrador City mayor, Belinda Adams, joined us on the line this morning.…

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Churchill Falls, and now Labrador City, have been evacuated due to wildfires -- we find out more about the situation 6:31

19h ago6:31

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As of Friday evening, Labrador City has been evacuated due to wildfire. Residents were told to leave as soon as possible, and to check in at the EJ Bloomfield Arena in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This comes almost a month after Churchill Falls was evacuated for the same reason. One of those evacuees is the CBC's Darryl Dinn, who joined us on the line t…

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One woman’s story of surviving cancer in her mid-30s, and why she decided to write a book about it 14:25

19h ago14:25

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In 2018, Ashleigh Matthews was just 34 when she was diagnosed with cancer. In the years that followed, she underwent multiple surgeries and treatments to fight the disease. Now, she’s written a book – It's called “Otherwise Grossly Unremarkable.” It chronicles her battle with cancer, and how it changed her life. This morning we spoke with Ashleigh …

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Local dental hygienists aren’t seeing as many new clients as they expected, and we find out more about what might be causing this 9:08

19h ago9:08

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As of last month, if you’re under 18, OR over 65, with a household income under ninety-thousand dollars per year, you’re likely eligible for coverage under the dental care plan. Despite this being a more affordable option for many, fewer people than expected are showing up to get their teeth checked. Nicole Kielly joined us on the line today to dis…

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We put our best hoof forward and learn about equine-assisted therapy at Rainbow Riders 17:28

19h ago17:28

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Equine-assisted therapy ranges from basic interaction with horses, all the way up to competitive riding. Over the past 30 years, the four-legged friends at Rainbow Riders in St. John's have helped hundreds of young people. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts visited their stables on Mount Scio Road in St. John's to learn more about the progra…

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Pentastomes in Paradise: Invasive Parasite Plaguing Florida’s Snakes 18:26

4h ago18:26

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Snakes play a critical role in our ecosystems, keeping rodent populations in check and supplying birds of prey with an excellent food source. But our snakes are facing a new threat, an invasive parasite, Raillietiella orientalis from Asia and Africa. This worm-like crustacean, believed to have come over with the invasive Burmese Python, is infectin…

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EP-176 CYCLING VANCOUVER ISLAND: Canada's Hidden Gem for Adventure Travelers With Leah Hill 32:17

23m ago32:17

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In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we dive into the hidden gem of Vancouver Island with local cycle guide Leah Hill. Join us as Leah unveils the magic of this outdoor lover's paradise, offering year-round adventures from hiking and garden tours to wildlife viewing and burgeoning food culture. Leah shares her insider tips on the island’s b…

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This Foodie Friday, we head to Clarke's Beach to hear about the Newfoundland Distillery's latest creation 9:08

4d ago9:08

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Presentation can be just as important as flavour when it comes to cocktails. That's part of the thinking behind the new, ruby red Fireweed Vodka from the Newfoundland Distillery. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts visited the distillery's tasting room in Clarke's Beach to learn about the process behind the company's collection of spirits.…

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Folk fest is just around the corner, and we'll give you the details of this weekend's festivities from Bannerman Park 10:08

4d ago10:08

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Folk fest is just around the corner! Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts is at Bannerman Park to give us all the details about this weekend's festivities.

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One passenger's journey on the new Marine Atlantic vessel, the Ala'suinu, was less than ideal 7:47

4d ago7:47

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Marine Atlantic's new vessel the Ala'suinu just made its first crossing from Sydney to Argentia. It's been a long time coming, with delays to the boat's arrival since mid-June. But yesterday morning, the ferry arrived in Argentia. And while this news was welcome to businesses in the Placentia area, one passenger is saying that the experience was an…

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A new beer festival in Paradise, called Banished Fest, is bringing in brews from across the country 7:10

4d ago7:10

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Banished Brewing in Paradise will host its first-ever Banished Fest this weekend. Craig Farewell is a co-owner and director of operations at Banished Brewing, and he's also a festival organizer. He joined us on the line today to talk about the new beer festival in town.

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Jake Nicoll, songwriter, singer and producer, joined us live in the studio to talk about his new album and play a couple of songs 21:48

4d ago21:48

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When it comes to music, Jake Nicoll can do it all. And his fingerprints are all over the St. John's music scene. He joined us to talk about his new album and play a couple of songs, live in the studio. His new album is called "Lonely Mission."

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We'll tell you how fried chicken brought one Northern Irish TikTok star across the Atlantic Ocean 6:32

4d ago6:32

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Whitney McCullough is a TikTok creator from Northern Ireland who loves Mary Browns. Newfoundlanders discovered Whitney's account after the local chain opened its first international location in Northern Ireland earlier this year. She's amassed 183-thousand followers by making videos about Northern Irish slang, and its similarities to the Newfoundla…

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7.Grapes 🍇 Heading North (Final Episode) 37:34

1d ago37:34

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Dicky and me return to Fuengirola but the place ain’t the same for us anymore . Dicky is pining for Maria so badly that we jump on a train to her home town.Money is running low and we start to feel the pull north .

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6.Grapes 🍇 Shaving in Car Wing Mirrors 32:54

1d ago32:54

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After getting my moon bag pilfered in Torromolinos ,we ride even further south toward the tip of Spain and the Atlantic Ocean .We have a couple of brush in with the boys in blue ,Dicky falls in love . But will we find our Shangri-La

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5.Grapes 🍇 Running away 43:11

1d ago43:11

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Despite living like kings on the Costa Brava the call of the wild is calling .

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4.Grapes 🍇 Looking for the Double Glazing Dude 38:57

1d ago38:57

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After the slight oversight ,being two months early for the grapes , Dicky and me roll to the coast and over the Pyrenees to Spain, in search of Dickys mate Toni in San Antoni.If want to send me a message I can put it on the next episode and you will be famous 😎

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3. Grapes 🍇 Poor and hungry in France 🇫🇷 35:00

4d ago35:00

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After waking up alive we jump on our steeds and ride out of Paris,rejoicing when we find the countryside again . After several more scrapes in boat and a Mercedes we hit a big blob of a mountain range. Undeterred by the perpetual headwinds ,we labour up and onward toward Perpignan and the chance to pick grapes .…

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2. Grapes 🍇 (Why don’t you go pick grapes in France 🇫🇷????) 35:25

4d ago35:25

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After getting knifed /falling in love /being crushed in a mangle .i limp back home to lick my wounds . Poor Dicky was in the same boat and back under his old superman duvet at his Ma’s . It was at this point my Padre said “why don’t you go and pick grapes 🍇 in France 🇫🇷!

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Bonus: Surviving the Terror | 7 28:38

1d ago28:38

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The terror that Florida's Pillowcase Rapist inflicted on his victims is unimaginable. It can take years and, for some, a lifetime to heal from the trauma. In this special episode, advocates and one of the rapist's victims talk about the process of recovery and what it takes just to feel safe again. Plus, updates on the case against the accused rapi…

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A Stroke of Luck | 6 43:50

1d ago43:50

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An unexpected break comes nearly 40 years after the last known attack of one of South Florida’s most wanted fugitives. And it reveals new details about the crime spree that shook South Florida. The identity of the notorious Pillowcase Rapist is finally revealed. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can g…

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1.Grapes 🍇 The Early Years 40:45

4d ago40:45

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This is another travel tale but with a much younger self and with a very good mate of mine Dicky Hanlon .It’s the summer of 1988 .. both of us 19 years of age .After getting simultaneously dumped by our girlfriends ,my dad aka Padre said “why don’t you go and pick grapes 🍇 in France 🇫🇷 . “Notoriously low on cash 💰 we buy a couple of second hand pus…

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Marine Atlantic's brand new vessel, the Ala'suinu, is scheduled to dock in Argentia this morning 10:21

5d ago10:21

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With the constant delays for Marine Atlantic's new vessel on the North Sydney to Argentia run, tourism services in Placentia have been bone dry. But the boat is scheduled to dock in Argentia this morning. We speak with the Deputy Mayor of Placentia, Wayne Power, about the reprieve this will give business owners.…

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A new feature at Rotary Sunshine Park is ensuring that everyone can go swimming 4:44

5d ago4:44

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An accessible mat is now installed at Rotary Sunshine Park. It extends from the trail, down across the sand, and into the shore, allowing wheelchair users to enjoy the water with ease. The Morning Show's Katherine Crummey stopped by the beach, and spoke with Mayor Danny Breen and Rotary Club president Nancy Hollett about the collaboration.…

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A 200-year-old cottage overlooking Brigus has welcomed some of this province's most well-known artists 7:53

5d ago7:53

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For over a century, artists have worked on their craft in a cottage over Brigus. Now, the cottage is under the care of Landfall Trust, and some of this province's most well-known authors and musicians have stayed there. Christina Wells was last month's writer in residence, and our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts visited Kent Cottage on her la…

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The Best Kind BBQ is back for another year, with their largest musical headliner yet 5:19

5d ago5:19

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The all-day Best Kind BBQ festival features electronic, hip hop, and indie music. And this Saturday at St. David's Park in Mount Pearl, they have their largest headliner yet. Brent McNamara (or Mac for short) is the co-founder and organizer of the Best Kind BBQ, he joined us live in studio to talk about it.…

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We hear from one newcomer to the province about her life in St. John's, and how she's coping with speaking English 11:30

5d ago11:30

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Spanish, as a native language, is spoken by about 486 million people, and a further 75 million speak it as a second language. After a quick language lesson from grad student and singer Estefania Arreguin Vera, the CBC's Sandi Noseworthy tried to make that number 75 million and one!

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We talk to Agriculture in the Classroom about how they’re working to get kids interested in the world of farming 9:52

5d ago9:52

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Agriculture in the Classroom is a program that brings the world of farming to schools across the country. And this week, they’re hosting national meetings here in St. John’s. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts joined them now, to learn about how they're working to get kids interested in farming.…

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Liver disease is on the rise in Canada, and that means there's an increased need for liver transplants 6:56

6d ago6:56

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The Canadian Liver Journal estimates more than 3 million Canadians are living with a liver disease, and many of them need transplants. Janet Hong is a Maddox Cove woman who needs a new liver, and she's turned to social media for help. Dr. Nazia Selzner is the director of live liver transplantation at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre in Toronto. The…

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We head to the Mount Pearl Pride flag raising, as Pride Celebrations kick off around the island 7:15

6d ago7:15

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This year's Pride celebrations have had its fair share of controversy after the Pride board invited Palestine Action YYT to lead this year's parade, and one company cancelled its sponsored event. But the rest of the festival is going ahead as usual, and in Mount Pearl, they are set to kick off the week right now. Our Morning show reporter Darrell R…

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Joey Smallwood and Peter Cashin have another battle at the Conception Bay Museum, 75 years after Confederation 9:26

6d ago9:26

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75 years after the people of Harbour Grace said "no" to Confederation, Joey Smallwood is giving it another try, and Peter Cashin is ready to shout him down. They're both back in Harbour Grace, or that's what everyone will be invited to imagine, when they gather at the Conception Bay Museum at noon. Pat Collins will play the role of Smallwood, and m…

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We hear from the John Howard Society on problems at His Majesty's Penitentiary 10:39

6d ago10:39

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The province allotted 8-million dollars for improvements to His Majesty's Penitentiary, and tenders went out last month. Yesterday, the minister of transportation and infrastructure told reporters the province is "slowly but surely" moving forward with that plan. But John Abbott added that only "minor work" has been done at this point. Cindy Murphy…

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If you plan to get out on the water, here are some boating safety tips from Transport Canada 7:39

6d ago7:39

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Living in a coastal community, going boating in the summer is almost inevitable. But summer fun requires summer safety. According to the Lifesaving Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, 40 per cent of drownings in 2023 occurred while boating. Sean Fitzpatrick, the manager of boating safety in St. John’s, joined us in studio today to share some tips…

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Quadrangle, a safe space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, has named a new executive director 7:45

6d ago7:45

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Creating a communal space for 2SLGBTQ+ people in this province is the mandate for the Quadrangle community group. Colt Politte is the new executive director of the group, and he joined us in studio today to talk about his new position.

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Imperfect Paradise: Return from Mexico 41:21

3d ago41:21

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In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…

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For Adil Al-Mehiawi, graduating from MUN's medical school is just the latest milestone in an extraordinary journey 9:11

7d ago9:11

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His parents pursued medical careers that took them from the civil war in Libya, to a family practice on the Burin Peninsula. Now, Adil Al-Mehiawi has just graduated from MUN's medical school, and he's using their story as inspiration for his career. The whole family eventually ended up in Newfoundland, though not all at the same time. To fill in th…

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We hear how the local South Sudanese community is celebrating Sudan Independence Day 9:18

7d ago9:18

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South Sudan gained independence 13 years ago today. That momentous day came on the heels of a two-decade long civil war with Sudan. The local South Sudanese community will celebrate with an event at Pippy Park this afternoon. To find out more, Aluel Achiek and Jacob Gum joined us in the studio today.…

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We hear what kids are up to at The Art Factory -- a creative new business in St. John's 5:54

7d ago5:54

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There's a new play centre in town, and it's letting kids unleash their creativity. The Art Factory is a drop-in space where young kids can explore their artistic side. The Morning Show's Darrell Roberts stopped by this morning to check it out, and see how kids and parents alike feel about the new business,…

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Tonight's an exciting time for soccer fans, and the Feildians Athletic Association club captain tells us why 9:04

7d ago9:04

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It's an exciting night for soccer fans! Canada will go head-to-head against Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals. This week also marks the 125th anniversary of the Feildians Athletic Association here in St. John's. The club captain, Bobby Gamba, joined us live in studio today to discuss.

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A group of avid swimmers have crowd-sourced a list of the best places to swim right across the province 8:14

7d ago8:14

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The sun's out, and it's warming up. Perfect swimming weather, but where's the best spot? Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts sought out advice this morning on the best places to swim in the province.

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The return of this province’s commercial cod fishery is being met with mixed reviews 7:22

8d ago7:22

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Today we heard what the folks at Ocean Choice International think of the new approach to northern cod. DFO declared an end to the northern cod moratorium last month. The FFAW says the province should return to the ‘stewardship’ fishery model that’s been used since 2006. Even Premier Andrew Furey weighed in to express his concern around the fishery …

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given thousands of books to children in this province, but it needs help 9:19

8d ago9:19

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Almost 55-hundred kids in Newfoundland and Labrador have received free books, thanks to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. But the program manager Carolyn Clarke says it's time to expand that number and make books available to all kids in the province. She joined us on the line today to discuss how expanding all over Newfoundland and Labrador co…

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A Maddox Cove woman has turned to social media to help her find a lifesaving liver doner match 9:32

8d ago9:32

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The Morning Show's Katherine Crummey sat down with Janet Hong to discuss her journey, and her next steps, after being diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis thirty years ago. It's a disease which attacks the liver, and has left Janet requiring a liver transplant. She has turned to social media to find a donor match, but she's still waiting.…

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A guy from Chapel Arm has found himself in the middle of a rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar 8:53

8d ago8:53

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The beef between two superstars of rap, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, exploded on streaming charts, as the artists traded insult tracks. Matthew Smith of Chapel Arm has become a go-to expert in decoding the lyrics in these tracks, which contain hidden meanings for the deep listener. His YouTube channel "What's The Dirt" has attracted over 73 million vi…

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The province is putting its name on the front of the jersey for a football team in the north of England 9:05

8d ago9:05

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In Barrow, England, the local football team will carry this province's name into every game. Newfoundland and Labrador is printed right on the front of the jerseys worn by Barrow AFC, thanks to a deal made the provincial government. Today, we spoke with two Barrow fans, to find out more about the team we're now sponsoring.…

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Three students were charged with trespassing on the MUN campus for refusing to leave the MUN Students for Palestine encampment 18:49

8d ago18:49

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Three Memorial University students were charged with trespassing over the weekend. They were part of the MUN Students for Palestine group that refused to leave the encampment on campus, after the university asked the group to disband on Friday. Today we heard from MUN faculty and students about the latest on this situation.…

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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Is Gen Z less curious than the Baby Boomers? 15:42

5d ago15:42

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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generati…

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2024 August Watchtower: Jehovah's Chariot Changes Direction on Disfellowshipping, Marking & more! 1:12:37

5d ago1:12:37

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The Governing Body has been asserting control over Jehovah's Witnesses since installing the disfellowshipping arrangement in the 1950's. Losing their religious status... and millions of dollars in handouts in several countries, has led Jehovah to pull the emergency brake on his chariot and change direction. We take a closer look at the 2024 August …

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EP-175 NOURISHING ADVENTURES: Mastering Nutrition for Outdoor Activities with Juliana Gedney 38:18

6d ago38:18

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Join us on the latest episode of the 10Adventures Podcast as we dive into the world of nutrition with Juliana Gedney, a dedicated nutritional therapist. We discuss the impact of balanced meals, the importance of whole foods, and practical tips for maintaining a nutritious diet, even when traveling or during busy weeks. Juliana's expertise shines as…

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