Best Thandi Podcasts (2025)

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Hip Hop 2024 Awards Pt.2 Top 5 Albums, Verses, Songs, MVPs + More | Ep. 184 2:59:13

17d ago2:59:13

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Continuing our two-part special episode, we bring you our final takes on this stellar year in rap, as well as more incredible guest contributions Show Notes Roc Marciano - Marciology (01:14) Cavalier - Different Type Time (06:14) NAHReally + The Expert (13:30) Dan O + Ken B. Inge (29:50) Estee Nack - Stone Temple Pyrex + Systematically We Were Neve…

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Hip Hop 2024 Awards Pt.1 Ka Tribute, Top 5 Albums + More | Ep. 184 2:38:56

17d ago2:38:56

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Our end of year special is here, and as always it is STACKED. This is a two-part special, and over the next 5+ hours, Kam, Ray and SonRaw bring you an epic Ka tribute, our Top 5 albums of the year, and all our fave verses, songs and MVP shouts. Featuring some truly incredible contributions from the rap scene, we have a huge guest list, including… Y…

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Roc Marciano ‘Tek to a Mack’ Track Review w/ MidaZ the Beast | Ep. 183 1:39:46

30d ago1:39:46

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Yo yo yo, welcome to another episode of our Digging in the Crates Series - the Roc Marciano edition 💎 And today we travel back to one of his best opening cuts of all time, ‘Tek to a Mack’ from his 2012 classic ‘Reloaded’. And to discuss the genius of Roc, we have a guy who’s personally worked with the underground icon (as well as constantly droppin…

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Company Flow’s ‘Funcrusher Plus’ Album Review w/ Breeze Brewin, GENG PTP + Myke C-Town (Rawkus Chronicles - Patreon Clip) 1:38:32

2M ago1:38:32

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FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-flows-w-103477086 Today we’re keeping it independent as fuck, rugged like Rwanda and hardcore like Kool G Rap music made for concert piano!! Yes, we are opening up our Rawkus Records Chronicles, to talk about their first major rap release - 1997’s Funcrusher Plus from Company Flow. This here is a …

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‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Film Review: 50th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 182 2:23:17

2M ago2:23:17

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BREAK OUT THE HEAD CHEESE PEOPLE! Yes, it’s our final episode of Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror series for this Halloween, and we go out with a bang - celebrating FIFTY years of one of the best films ever made, 1974’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ 🪚 And joining in the fun, their families have always been into meat…Myke C-Town, Alaska Atoms and Thomas H…

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Halloween with Spooky AF 53:52

3M ago53:52

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It’s our annual Halloween podcast crossover and this year we’re delighted to be chatting to the Spooky AF podcast, a local Irish pod that explores all things spooky, paranormal and weird. We hear from Rob and Suz about how their podcast came to be, their favourite Irish pubs (haunted ones…?) and ghostly stories from Ireland. Lisa and Christina also…

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Glasladies Beer Society 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

The Glasladies Beer Society is on a mission to connect beer-loving women (and non-binary folk) in Glasgow and this year they’re turning FIVE. But they don’t just organise regular meetups, they have an annual beer festival too! The Beer is for Everyone festival is happening on 16 November in Glasgow with a focus on inclusivity, from accessibility to…

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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 181 1:48:27

3M ago1:48:27

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One, two, Crate 808 is coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Five, six, here’s your hip hop fix! Today we hope to keep your Halloweens spooky by continuing our Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror series, and this one is big. We sit down to celebrate 40 years of an iconic, genre-shifting, pop culture behemoth - Wes Craven’s classic ‘A Nightmare …

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It's been a minute 52:59

3M ago52:59

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We’re back after an extended summer break.. we did not just rest in the sunshine (LOL, Ireland) but were all busy as hell and so our wee podcast was delayed. Nevermind, we’re here now and our first episode is really just a catchup on what we’ve all been up to (beery or otherwise!) as well as a look into season 5 and what’s to come. What we’re drink…

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'The Terminator' Film Review: 40th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 180 2:07:23

3M ago2:07:23

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We kick off our Halloween season with more Hip Hop Heads Talking Horror, celebrating a titanic film from 1984 - James Cameron’s ‘The Terminator’. Joining in the fun is Call Out Culture’s Alaska Atoms and Curly Castro, as well as dope contributions from other hip hop heads like writers SonRaw and Simon Ward. Lock in for the hip hop x horror crossove…

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Listener Q&A + A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 28:21

3M ago28:21

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We have news! This is not only the final episode of season 3....it's also the final episode of Tea & Murder! Ever! Well, at least for now. We're answering some listener questions, including how to get away with murder, how to fake your own death, and even a few questions about Christie's work! Books recommended in this episode: The Couple at the Ta…

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MF DOOM Rapp Snitch Knishes + Gazzillion Ear + Great Day Track Reviews (Patreon Clip) 1:48:59

4M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

MF DOOM FANS REJOICE - we bring you a sneak peek of some stellar Supervillain chat, with what we’ve got going on at our Patreon…check it… MF DOOM Series 🐐 Our 'Why I Love...' series brings your a track-by-track deep dive into MF DOOM's collection 📲 https://www.patreon.com/collection/96548 In this series of clips we hit up Dead End Hip Hop’s Beezy, …

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Murder at the Vicarage with G.T. Karber 59:06

4M ago59:06

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It's our final interview of season 3! Host Rebecca Thandi Norman talks with G.T. Karber, the creator and author of Murdle murder mystery puzzles. What started as an online game has become a whole universe, with books, a board game, live events, and event the upcoming Murdle Junior! Karber and Rebecca discuss the first Miss Marple novel, Murder at t…

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A Murder is Announced with Prof. Caroline Derry 51:50

5M ago51:50

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In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and Professor Caroline Derry discuss A Murder is Announced. One of Rebecca's favorite Marples, this book includes one of Christie's most obvious lesbian-coded couples as well as an in-depth look at English village life in a post-WWII world. Rebecca and Caroline talk about the wonderful rou…

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billy woods ‘Soundcheck’ Track Review w/ Ol’ Burger Beats | Ep. 179 1:20:30

5M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Yo yo yo, we bring you another episode of our Digging in the Crates series - the billy woods edition ✨ And today we’ve got Norwegian producer Ol’ Burger Beats in the house, talking on the amazing cut ‘Soundcheck’ by billy woods (featuring Quelle Chris) on 2023’s ‘Maps’ 🔥 Show Notes Least hip hop thing (00:00) How he fell in love with woods’ music (…

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The Secret Adversary with Teresa and Bill Peschel 59:57

5M ago59:57

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Who else could make Rebecca re-read a Tommy and Tuppence book other than the fantastic Teresa and Bill Peschel of Peschel Press? They discuss how the book reflects the style and interests of the time, the parody aspect of the book, and whether Rebecca actually enjoyed reading this one (surprise: she did!). Teresa, who wrote a book of reviews of Chr…

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The Witness for the Prosecution with Ilya Milstein 1:05:04

6M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, …

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Hip Hop Midyear Awards 2024 ft. Top 5 Albums, Songs, Verses, MVPs + More | Ep. 178 7:00:51

6M ago7:00:51

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YO YO YO!! We are back with a SEVEN-HOUR rap extravaganza for all you heads out there, summing up hip hop in 2024 so far. And boy did we dig in, as writers and podcasters Dylan Green and SonRaw join in the fun. Get set for our Top 5 albums of the year so far, verses of the year, songs of the year and MVP shouts...and a lot of Kendrick Lamar talk. F…

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After the Funeral with Ayana Christie 54:24

6M ago54:24

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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. For this episode,…

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The Clocks with Gray Robert Brown 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The S…

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130. Michelle Icard: From Setbacks to Strength - Empowering our Kids 36:18

7M ago36:18

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Failure isn’t glamorous, but it's important for personal growth, especially for our children. On this week’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, world renowned educator turned best-selling author, Michelle Icard, shares powerful strategies for navigating the maze of parenthood. She talks about the importance of embracing failure …

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Roc Marciano's 3-Album Run ✨ | Ep. 177 2:52:51

7M ago2:52:51

2:52:51

Yo yo yo, today we dig into another GOAT 3-Album Run, discussing the man who has Lamborghini dreams and Nissan nightmares…Roc Marciano 🔥 On board we have returning guest, contributing editor of Pitchfork, podcaster, writer and journalist - Dylan Green aka Cine Masai! And the album run we're talking on included 'Marcberg' (2010), 'Reloaded' (2012), …

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129. Ellie Haney: Hope, Healing and Here for You with Mental Health Challenges 49:53

7M ago49:53

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Talking openly about mental health is crucial for breaking down stigmas, raising awareness, and offering support to those in need! In this episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast, we welcome Ellie Haney, a remarkable individual who has navigated the turbulent waters of mental illness and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Ellie’s story is a…

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Endless Night with Julia Seales 35:22

7M ago35:22

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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, …

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Historic Building Mythbusting with Dr James Wright 1:04:15

7M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

We’re continuing our bumper series of interviews with authors who’ve just released books (that you should absolutely buy…) and this week we hear from Dr James Wright from Triskele Heritage and his work on Archaeological mythbusting. We’re particularly interested in the many claims of pubs having no real proof of their advertised age, as well as how…

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The Hollow with David Morris 57:28

7M ago57:28

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Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is t…

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Cypress Hill's 3-Album Run 💨 | Ep. 176 2:23:00

7M ago2:23:00

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Yo yo yo, welcome to Crate 808, and another 3-Album Run episode speaking on one of the biggest rap groups of all time - Cypress Hill 💨 Yes, we welcome on writer, DJ and co-founder of the Closed Sessions label, DJ RTC aka Alexander Fruchter, to speak on ‘Cypress Hill’ (1991), ‘Black Sunday’ (1993) and ‘Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom’ (1995) 🔥 Fea…

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128. Jen Delvaux: A Courageous Conversation about Cancer and Chronic Illness 39:59

7M ago39:59

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Navigating chronic illness today can be difficult, but there is often hope and help available. In this episode of "Happiness through Hardship," - The Podcast we are joined by Jen Delvaux—an author, podcast host, and integrative health practitioner who exemplifies resilience and compassion. Jen has faced significant health challenges firsthand, incl…

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Ethos - Does it matter? 54:58

7M ago54:58

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In this week’s episode, Lisa, Thandi and Christina debate an ever-popular topic in beer (and other things!) - ethos. Does the ethos of a brewery influence you to buy, or not buy, their beer? What happens when breweries make good beer, but treat their staff badly, or are divisive in their politics? We chat about a few stories that have been in the n…

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‘Alien’ Film Review: 45th Anniversary (Hip Hop Heads Talk Horror) | Ep. 175 1:53:03

7M ago1:53:03

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Yo yo yo, welcome to another episode of Hip Hop Heads Talking Horror, and this time round we celebrate 45 years of 1979’s sci-fi horror film monument - ‘Alien’ 🛸 Join Kam, Thomas Hobbs, Alaska Atoms and Myke-C Town for their takes on this classic, as well contributions from Shotgun the Aux’s Tom Comey and Atoms Family member, Cryptic One. Show Note…

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127. Laura Claiborne: Style Solutions for Self-Confidence 36:38

8M ago36:38

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Throughout life, we experience incredible body changes. Whether from coping with stress, a slowing metabolism, or menopause, many of us find ourselves seeking ways to feel confident and empowered in our own skin. Today's guest on “Happiness Through Hardship” is Laura Claiborne, the inspiring entrepreneur behind "My Styled Life.” Laura believes styl…

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126. Billy Lahr: From Hustle to Harmony - Focusing on Mindfulness 48:43

8M ago48:43

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Caught up in the hustle of daily life, longing for deeper connections and a sense of purpose? Tune in to this episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” where we chat with Billy Lahr, a seasoned public school educator, meditation teacher, fitness trainer and the host of “The Mindful Midlife Crisis” podcast. Join us as we dive into the ways mindfulness…

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Kendrick Lamar’s 3-Album Run | Ep. 174 3:06:38

8M ago3:06:38

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Today we bring you a deep dive into Kdot’s monumental three-album run, talking ‘Good Kid, M.A.A.D City’ (2012), ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ (2015), ‘Untitled Unmastered’ (2016) and ‘DAMN’ (2017). And in the hot seat we have award-winning music journalist, contributing editor with Bandcamp Daily and author of ‘The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Igni…

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A Compendium of Irish Pints - with Ali Dunworth 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

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This week we’re delving into the culture and customs around Irish Pints. Pints in Ireland are not simply having a drink - there are as many occasions as there are colours, and often the Irish customs are led by the occasion, whether wedding, funeral or after-work spontaneous pints. Ali Dunworth has written a marvellous, must-read book called A Comp…

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125. Dr. Jennifer Guttman: The Pursuit of Sustainable Happiness: Insights on Lasting Satisfaction 45:55

8M ago45:55

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Discover the secrets to sustainable happiness in our latest episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast. Dr. Jennifer Guttman, a distinguished clinical psychologist, celebrated author, and influential YouTuber joins me to discuss her strategies for lifetime satisfaction. Learn six transformative techniques for authentic living, including …

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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef: Reaction + Fallout 🤯 | Ep. 173 3:05:00

8M ago3:05:00

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2024 witnessed possibly the biggest rap beef of the century…and perhaps ever. Kendrick Lamar’s deep history with Drake erupted into a toxic battle with an unprecedented pace and instant-classic diss tracks…and we’re here to break it all down. Joining us for this behemoth episode, we have writers Dylan Green and Kia Turner on the round table, and sp…

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How climate affects beer 47:30

8M ago47:30

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Have you ever wondered whether climate was responsible for beer styles emerging? Well, we did! So we’re digging into it a little - with how regional crops led to some of the styles we know today, and whether there is evidence of climate affecting beer historically. We also chat about how globalisation and industrialisation has impacted beer product…

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Common ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ + ‘Deltron 3030’ Reviews (Patreon Clip) 56:39

8M ago56:39

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Welcome to another dope sneak peak into what’s happening over at our Patreon - including rap reviews from the naughties, voted for by the patrons themselves! So we bring you some clips from our review of Common’s breakthrough album from 2000. Joining us are two dope guests, with E (The Next Movement Podcast) and Defcee (rapper, educator) in the hot…

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124. Thandi Montgomery: Thriving Forward - Shifting from Existing to Living 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Sometimes living a busy life we run through our day-to-day merely existing, which can lead to stress, burnout and disappointment. This week on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast, author, entrepreneur and former corporate exec, Thandi Montgomery shares her formula to empower women to shift from just existing to living. An expert in advertisi…

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Eurovision 2024 1:09:29

8M ago1:09:29

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It’s officially that time of year again: Eurovision! We are sharing our favourites, predictions and call out some of the yawn-inducing songs this year. Our own Katie and Lisa are jetting over to Malmö to revel in the madness, but they’ll also take in some more beer-centric thingslike.. Mikkeller Beer Fest! So look out for the Beer Ladies at both, a…

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123. Francesca Falletta: Crafting A Safe Beauty Regimen 48:23

8M ago48:23

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Our skin is our largest organ, so using products that limit toxins can improve health by preventing further illness, skin irritation, acne and more. Today’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast focuses on crafting a safe beauty regimen with Green Glam Girl’s, Francesca Falletta. Francesca’s passion is to identify cleaner daily prod…

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Top 5 Scarface Songs | Ep. 172 2:16:27

8M ago2:16:27

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Yes people, today we dip into another GOAT’s catalogue, and this one is all about Scarface 🐐 The rap mogul's outstanding catalogue to name our top choice cuts...as well as decide which Scarface song from the 90's would you play to an alien to teach it hip hop! And joining us is a stellar cast: Rapper Defcee and Dead End Hip Hop's very own Beezy and…

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Gimmicky Beers 55:16

9M ago55:16

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This week we’re talking about all the weird and whacky beers out there! Are they gimmicky or marketing genius? What sort of novelties do we all fall for? From the punny, to the pure nasty, we have examples for you of the strangest beers out there. Links: Reddit thread on weird beers: https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/s5uook/whats_the_weirdest_…

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122. Dr. Bill Rawls: Nature's Pharmacy - Cellular Health and the Power of Herbs 45:32

9M ago45:32

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Curious about transforming your health from the inside out? This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Dr. Bill Rawls, talks about improving your health through cellular healing with the science-backed power of herbs. Originally a specialist of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Rawls experienced medical hardship that led him to t…

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Beer & Running 45:29

9M ago45:29

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This week we’re delving into the mish-mash of cultures: beer and running. Turns out they’re not far removed from each other, with all sorts of events incorporating both and the rise of isotonic beers. Listen as Lisa, Katie and Christina share their own running (and walking!) journeys and views on how the two cultures marry or collide. Links: 🍻 Mikk…

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121. Andrea Owen: Growing from the Pitfalls of People Pleasing and Perfectionism 43:50

9M ago43:50

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Perfectionism can be a familiar companion in our lives, yet it often undermines our well-being. On this episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast, we turn to well-known author and entrepreneur, Andrea Owen for insights on identifying and setting boundaries, and navigating the pitfalls of people-pleasing and perfectionism. As a seasoned …

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How beer competitions work 1:01:50

9M ago1:01:50

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After a short catchup on what’s been keeping us busy, we’re chatting about beer competitions! Especially as our Irish National Competition is coming up on 18 May - and beyond giving you all a taste of what a competition looks like, how it's put together, this is also a big ol’ shout out to the homebrewers, judges and volunteers near and far to come…

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120. Marnie Dachis Marmet: Unleashing the Healing Power of Memoir Writing and Wellness 45:13

9M ago45:13

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Everyone holds a narrative within, yet it takes a special few to craft introspective memoirs, jumping into their life's journey and the wisdom gained along the path. This week, we are joined by the new author, accomplished entrepreneur, and holistic health coach, Marnie Dachis Marmet, on "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast. Marnie shares her…

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119. Lauren Gordon: Breaking Free from Autopilot: Designing Your Dream Life 41:36

9M ago41:36

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Do you think about your dreams or are you moving forward on auto pilot? Today on “Happiness Through Hardship” - The Podcast, social media influencer, podcast host, and mom of three, Lauren Gordon, talks about the importance of living beyond our daily checklist. A self-made entrepreneur and lifestyle expert, Lauren has a lot to discuss about daily t…

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Ulrike from Schneeeule (replay) 1:04:50

10M ago1:04:50

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We’re rounding off our Women’s Month special replays with Ulrike from Schneeeule in Germany. Did you know that the style of Berliner Weisse nearly died out? Meet one of the brewers who are keeping it - in its most historically accurate form -alive: Ulrike Genz from Schneeeule brewery in Berlin. She tells Lisa, Katie, and Thandi all about how Berlin…

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