Best Television Historical Society Podcasts (2024)

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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 29 – The Fascinating World of Country Life Magazine with John Goodall 48:14

2h ago48:14

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview John Goodall. John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life magazine, responsible for producing weekly articles on country houses in Britain and abroad. He has a background in medieval architecture and has written guidebooks for English Heritage. Goodall became interested in archite…

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Reliving 80s TV, feat. 80s TV Ladies 47:45

40m ago47:45

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I love to talk TV and I really enjoy every exchange with Susan and Sharon, otherwise known as the 80s TV Ladies. When their podcast, 80s TV Ladies, launched, they invited me to be a guest. It was a blast and over the last two years, the two podcasts have furthered a shared exploration of how women have been represented on television and the impact …

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The Origin of Words and Phrases: Food 15:04

1d ago15:04

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We all eat every day. We use English words for the foods and meals we eat without even thinking about it. But where did those words come from, and what did they originally mean? What is the difference between dinner and supper? Were the modern distinctions we have between fruits and vegetables always there, and for that matter, was meat always meat…

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The Year 1500 14:58

1d ago14:58

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A little over 500 years ago, the world underwent massive change. Empires were growing, religious and political institutions were changing, science was advancing, and art was undergoing a revolution. It was the start of what many historians called the Early Modern period. A period that began the slow and painful transition to what became the modern …

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Retro Air Travel, Albums for a Penny, and the Insidious Ice Milk Conspiracy 52:14

3h ago52:14

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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... George Carlin / Burger King / KFC / PSA / TWA / Airplane Headphones / Transistor Radio / Stereos / Tape Decks / The Two Gentlemen of Verona / Tardis / Dr. Who / MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy / T. G. & Y. / Savon Drugstore / Thrifties / Swensen’s Ice Cream / Ice Milk? / Champagne Sherbet / Sharks vs. Jets…

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The Anarchy (Encore) 13:20

2d ago13:20

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In the mid-12th century, England was in chaos. The king of England, Henry I, died without an heir. The country was divided between forces loyal to his daughter, Matilda, and his nephew, Stephen. For almost two decades, armed conflicts resulted in a breakdown of law and order and central authority. Learn more about The Anarchy, how it began, and how…

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The Origins of the Vietnam War 16:02

1d ago16:02

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The Vietnam War was perhaps the most significant event that took place in the last half of the 20th century. It had profound impacts on the American military and foreign policy as well as on its culture. However, many people have a very simplistic view of the causes of the war. They assume it was just a result of Cold War politics. While that was c…

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Episode 415 - Historical Fiction Author Panel - LIVE From Bryant Park 51:45

1d ago51:45

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Historical Fiction Novelists Marjan Kamali, Ann Hood and Iris Mwanza live from Bryant Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Hosted by actress Ilana Levine

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Mary, Queen of Scots 15:43

2d ago15:43

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One of the most significant figures in 16th-century Britain was Mary Stuart, aka Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary’s life was one of the most fascinating of the period. Depending on which historian you consult, she was a schemer, a traitor, a pawn, or a victim. According to some, she was all of these things. What is certain is that Mary was ultimately res…

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Gemstones 15:56

3d ago15:56

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For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones. Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, and emperors, have been central to religious ceremonies, and have served as adornments for the wealthy. While you may have heard of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, what exactly are they, and where…

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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 28 - What's it like to own a castle? History and Heritage with Peter Frosting-Pennington - Steward of Muncaster Castle 54:44

7d ago54:44

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What’s it like to own a castle in England? This week we talk to Peter Frost-Pennington, husband of the owner of Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England. He shares the history and attractions of the castle. The castle is located in the Lake District National Park and is known for its strategic location on the coast and its connection to the Roman Empir…

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Fingerprints (Encore) 13:34

4d ago13:34

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Located on the tips of our fingers are features known as friction ridges. We evolved them to get a better grip on objects. It just so happens that those friction ridges are unique to every person. That allows us to use friction ridges as unique identifiers and for authorities to use them to catch criminals, and in some ways, we have been doing so f…

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The Battle of Fort Sumter 14:48

5d ago14:48

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On April 12, 1861, the United States Civil War began when Confederate forces began a bombardment of the Union held Fort Sumter at the mouth of the harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. The battle was not itself a great battle, and the number of casualties was shockingly small, but what it began totally changed the lives of millions of people and th…

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Bridgerton: 3.08 – Into The Light (SEASON 3 FINALE) | Recap & Reaction

8d ago

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the Bridgerton season 3 finale, episode 3.08 – Into The Light. In this episode, we chat why this episode was way too neat, why the side plot with Bennington was a MAJOR miscalculation, and we have an INSTANT Mary & Blake Media Hall of Fame Call, as well as moment. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISOD…

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The GOATs 18:20

6d ago18:20

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In any sport, there is always one debate that comes up. It comes up year after year, and it has been around for as long as sport has existed. The debate is about who is the greatest of all time, or in common parlance, who is the GOAT? Every sport has its own contenders for the GOAT. In some sports, the GOAT is pretty easy to identify. In others, it…

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Chest Bursting Aliens, the Aunt Jemima Treatment, and my Crippling Fear of Oompa Loompas 54:05

7d ago54:05

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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS… Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory / Datsun B210 Hatchback / Mike TV / Golden Ticket / Paris Themmen / Gene Wilder / Varuka Salt / Jack Albertson / Freddie Prinze / Sarah Michelle Gellar / Linda Cardellini / Christina Applegate / Dead Like Me / Scooby Doo / Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (again) / Oompa…

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The Manhattan Project 16:45

7d ago16:45

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During the Second World War, the United States embarked on one of the greatest science and engineering projects the world had ever seen. Over 100,000 people took part in the program, the vast majority of which had no clue what it was for, and the total cost of the program was in the billions of dollars, at a time when a billion dollars was a lot of…

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The Berlin Wall (Encore) 16:42

11d ago16:42

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After the end of the second world war, Berlin was a divided city controlled by the four major allied powers. Despite the different zones of control, people could move freely between them. However, on August 13, 1961, the East German government decided to end the free travel of Berliners by building a wall around West Berlin. For 28 years, the wall …

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Episode 414 - Bill Rauch 29:15

8d ago29:15

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Bill Rauch is the inaugural Artistic Director of Perelman Performing Arts Center. His work as a theater director has been seen across the nation, from low-income community centers to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning production of Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way and its sequel The Great Society, as well as at many of the largest regional theaters i…

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The History of Data Storage 17:07

12d ago17:07

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If you have used a computer, which I’m assuming is almost everyone listening to this, you have probably had to store your data somewhere. You might have used a USB drive, a hard drive, or if you are old enough, maybe even a floppy drive. These types of data storage are just the latest in a long line of methods to store information that goes back a …

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Questions and Answers: Volume 21 16:16

10d ago16:16

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In 8 BC, the Roman senate passed a resolution renaming the month of Sextillis to August to honor the emperor Augustus. They chose Sextillis, which was the sixth month in the calendar because it was the month that he conquered Egypt. Fast forward several centuries and August had a permanent place on the calendar. With that, prepare yourself for the …

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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 27 - What's Life Like in a Small English Town like Shaftesbury, Dorset? 45:08

11d ago45:08

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What’s life like in a small English town with one of the most famous streets in the world? Shaftesbury, a town in Dorset, England, is famous for its iconic street called Gold Hill, which gained worldwide recognition through a TV commercial filmed there in 1973. The town has always been a draw for tourists, with its rich history and beautiful scener…

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Home Field Advantage 15:43

11d ago15:43

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In almost all sports, people will refer to what is known as having a home-field advantage. Home-field advantage is a simple concept. It implies that teams playing in their home stadium, arena, or field have a slight advantage over the visiting team. But is home-field advantage a real thing? And if it is, what are the reasons for it, and which teams…

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The Hughes H-4 Hercules, aka The Spruce Goose (Encore) 14:48

14d ago14:48

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During the height of the Second World War, American shipping to Europe was constantly being attacked by German U-boats. In an attempt to completely bypass German subs, aviation pioneer Howard Hughes began construction on what would be the world’s largest aircraft. A plane that was so large it could carry 750 passengers or two full-sized tanks acros…

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The Library of Congress 16:33

13d ago16:33

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The Library of Congress was originally intended to be the library of the United States Congress, but over two centuries since its founding, it has evolved to something much grander, covering almost every subject and langua…

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Gene Rayburn’s Microphone, Rick Springfield’s Face, and Celebrities Who Should Never Sing 48:11

14d ago48:11

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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... HooDoo / Charles Nelson Riley / Match Game (again) / Gene Rayburn / Monty Hall / Chuck (Bob?) Eubanks / Hollywood Squares / Paul Lynde / Chrysler LeBaron / Brett Summers / Fanny Flag / J.P. Morgan / Gary Burghoff / Hope Lang / The Ghost and Mrs. Muir / Jack Klugman / The Odd Couple / Corey Feldman / M…

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The Murder of Thomas Becket (Encore) 15:58

14d ago15:58

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On December 29, 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury was brutally murdered on the floor of the Canterbury Cathedral by four armed knights while preparing for his evening prayers. The ramifications of that incident shook the country of England, its king, and the Catholic Church. Over 850 years later, it is still remembered and remains one of the most …

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Yellowstone National Park 15:58

15d ago15:58

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Located in the state of Wyoming and a little bit of Montana and Idaho lies one of the world’s greatest national parks on Earth: Yellowstone. In the 19th century, Yellowstone was declared the first national park in the world. However, what makes Yellowstone special actually dates back millions of years. The geologic circumstances that led to the cre…

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Episode 413 - Danya Taymor and Emma Pittman 57:45

15d ago57:45

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Emma Pittman is a Mississippi native, Wagner College graduate, and winner of “The Search For Roxie.” Broadway: Chicago (Roxie & Annie), Back to the Future OBC (Ensemble) Regional: The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), Damn Yankees (Lola). Emma is also a teaching artist, director, and choreographer. Her choreography credits include: On the Twentieth Century…

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Gamblers Who Beat the House 15:35

16d ago15:35

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You have probably heard the expression, “The house always wins.” This is usually true….in fact, it's almost always true. If it weren’t true, then casinos wouldn’t exist. Every game in a casino is designed to give the house an edge so that in the long run, with enough players, they are mathematically guaranteed to win money. However, there have been…

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Why Did The Roman Empire Fall? 15:59

17d ago15:59

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For over 1000 years, Rome, either in its Republican or Imperial form, was the dominant power in the Mediterranean. Then, at least in the West, the empire eventually fell apart. Ever since people have been asking the question….why? Ever since it happened, people have been debating the reasons why, and after 1500 years, there still isn’t a consensus.…

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The Hubble Space Telescope 17:18

18d ago17:18

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On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched the Hubble Space Telescope into low Earth orbit. After some initial technical problems, it began providing images of our universe, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Even though larger, better telescopes have been sent to space for over 30 years, the Hubble has remained one of the mos…

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Cleopatra (Encore) 17:24

19d ago17:24

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Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last ruler of an independent Egypt and one of the most important women of the ancient world. In addition to being a brilliant and cunning ruler in her own right, she was also famously associated with two of the most powerful men in the late Roman Republic. Yet was her involvement with these men that ultimately led t…

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The History of Motion Pictures 16:32

20d ago16:32

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Perhaps the greatest advancement in the arts in the 20th century was the creation of motion pictures. Motions Pictures was a brand-new art form. While initially it was just recorded stage presentations, it eventually evolved into something much more. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry, which is all due to countless technical advancements …

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Boat Accidents, Malfunctioning Fuses, and our Top Five Worst Childhood Injuries 1:03:25

21d ago1:03:25

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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... The Mike Douglas Show / Jo Anne Worley / John Lennon / Yoko Ono / Brett Summers / Match Game (again) / Charles Nelson Riley / HooDoo / Lidsville / Snagglepuss / Bert Lahr / Flag Football / Michael Winslow / Keep on Truckin’ / Builder’s Emporium / Abba Zabba / Chick O Stick / Pizzarino / Jack in the Bo…

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Tristan da Cunha: The World’s Most Isolated Settlement (Encore) 13:16

24d ago13:16

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Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, situated between South America and Africa, lies the most remote human settlement on Earth. There, a community of a little over 250 people eke out a living over 1,500 miles from the next closest humans. Getting there is difficult, and living there is probably even harder. Learn more about Tristian da Cuhna and ho…

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Episode 412 - BETTY 58:56

22d ago58:56

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Legendary Indie Rock trio BETTY, Alyson Palmer (vocals, bass, guitar), Elizabeth Ziff (vocals, guitar, electronic programming) and her sister, Amy Ziff (vocals and cello), use beguiling melodies, compelling lyrics and signature harmonies to create energetic live shows that mix music, performance art, politics and comedy. BETTY sings of joy, love, l…

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A Brief History of Nothing 15:55

22d ago15:55

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One of the most difficult concepts for early thinkers to get their heads around was the idea of nothing. Everywhere we go, all our lives, there is something. There is air and matter that surrounds us everywhere because if there weren’t, we wouldn’t be here. Eventually, scientists and philosophers became comfortable with the idea of nothing and were…

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The Geography of Mexico 15:06

23d ago15:06

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Just south of the United States and north of Guatemala is Mexico, a fact which I’m sure all of you know. However, most people don’t know that much about Mexico. There are caricatures of Mexico, and many people are familiar with some of the tourist areas, but that’s about it. In reality, Mexico is one of the world’s largest countries, and its unique…

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The Germ Theory of Disease 15:56

24d ago15:56

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For thousands of years, many theories have been put forward as to the cause of communicable diseases. These theories ranged from the religious to the magical and sometimes quasiscientific, but what they all had in common was that there was no proof for anything. Over the centuries these theories became dogma and often prevented a better understandi…

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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 26 - Q&A How to Move to the UK, Layover Travel, When To Go, and More! 1:00:36

25d ago1:00:36

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This week on the Anglotopia podcast, we take a break from the guests and answer listener questions. In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie answer questions about Britain from their listeners. They discuss topics such as when to visit England, how to spend a layover in London, and the must-see attractions in the city. They al…

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The 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal (Encore) 13:25

25d ago13:25

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In October 1919, the champions of the National League, the Cincinnati Reds, faced the champions of the American League, the Chicago White Sox, in the World Series. While Cincinnati won the championship on the field five games to three, the series will be forever remembered because of the events surrounding it. Even a hundred years later, it remains…

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A History of Textiles, Fabrics, and Cloth 14:45

26d ago14:45

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I would say that there is a very good chance that almost everyone listening to the sound of my voice right now is wearing something made of cloth. Cloth, textiles, and fabrics go back a very long way, but despite their ancient origins, not every culture had them. Yet, where they existed, they were often some of the most valuable commodities, and th…

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The Battle of Carrhae 16:19

27d ago16:19

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In the year 53 BC, Rome suffered one of the greatest military defeats in its history. A Roman army led by Marcus Lucinisu Crassus was led into the desert in present-day Southern Turkey and was systematically destroy by an army from the Kingdom of Parthia. The defeat itself didn’t radically weaken Rome, but the death of Crassus led to a chain of eve…

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Pyrotechnic Battles, Cliff Hangers, and the Top Five Stupidest Things We've Ever Done 1:06:38

27d ago1:06:38

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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor (again) / Boll Weevil’s / Souplantation / Body Shaming Regrets / Rock Fights / Lord of the Flies / Pellet Gun Fights / Palm Springs / Foster’s Freeze / Square Pan Pizza / Riding in Open Truck Beds / Bottle Rocket Fights / Bic Lighters / Mazatlan / Para Sailing / The Zipper (…

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The Himalayas 14:37

28d ago14:37

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Located between China and India, Pakistan, Buthan, and Nepal is the world’s highest chain of mountains, The Himalayas. The Himalayas aren’t just very tall, picturesque mountains that are the home of Mount Everest. They are perhaps the most important mountain range on Earth. The Himalayas serve as the source of several of the world’s most important …

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S02 - Ep. 12: It Takes Every Voice 1:15:40

1M ago1:15:40

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Caroline and Rebecca sit down with survivors Chelsea Filer, Chelsea Maldonando, and Katherine Kubler for a conversation about this season, the work they have been doing individually and their hopes for the future. The season closes out with a word from Paris Hilton as we look towards the work still left to do. To learn more and get involved, head t…

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Introducing: “What It’s Like to Be...” 32:25

28d ago32:25

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Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? How does a stand-up comedian come up with new material? What are t…

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Bridgerton: 3.07 – Joining Of Hands | Recap & Reaction

29d ago

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…

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Year 9: A Look Back and Ahead 19:47

1M ago19:47

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Welcome to our annual anniversary episode where I share thoughts on the podcast's evolution —improvements, opportunities, and what’s in store for the future. With this look back at the podcast highlights and TV moments that have taught us and inspired us, I also recommit to our mission: Connecting the dots of feminism & TV and American politics & c…

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