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"The real price of everything is the toil and trouble of acquiring it." -Adam Smith (WoN, Bk I, Chapter 5) In which the Knower of Important Things shows how transaction costs explain literally everything. Plus TWEJ, and answers to letters. If YOU have questions, submit them to our email at taitc.email@gmail.com There are two kinds of episodes here: 1. For the most part, episodes June-August are weekly, short (<20 mins), and address a few topics. 2. Episodes September-May are longer (1 hour), ...
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MOMENTUS - A Tale of Toil and Triumph

Written and Produced by Koala Spies

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Welcome to 'Momentus,' the podcast that takes you on a wild ride through a world of fantasy and satire! Join us as our characters explore a realm filled with Candyland-like gags and gumdrop goodies, while revisiting the romance and chivalry reminiscent of 'The Princess Bride.' Packed with social commentary, Momentus pokes fun at all sides of the political spectrum without managing to overstep acceptable boundaries or take itself too seriously This podcast is an Australian-based micro media p ...
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The Midwives' Cauldron

Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

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Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater ci ...
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B-Schaeff Daily

Brenden Schaeffer

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the topics of the day in Cardinals baseball, MLB and the sports world at-large. Become a subscriber for an ad-free listening experience here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bschaeffer12/subscribe
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the toile review.

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A podcast that creates open conversations with wide-range of creatives from the fashion industry, to pause and review their paths and give advice to aspiring fashion creatives drawing from their own experiences. Created for early creatives, the podcast aims to give you an immediate taste of how our experiences as students and early-career professionals can support your personal, creative and professional journey. Our guests will be from across the fashion and creative industries from differe ...
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A detective comedy drama || Even Greater London, 1887. In this vast metropolis, Inspector Archibald Fleet and journalist Clara Entwhistle investigate a murder, only to find themselves at the centre of a conspiracy of impossible proportions.
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Ordinary Days is a daily devotional podcast hosted by Denise Larson Cooper. Ever since perfection was disrupted in the Garden of Eden, human beings have had to toil. We have to struggle with trials and tribulations in this world and they wear us down, day by day. This is ordinary, human-level life for most of us. We can survive the trials of ordinary living thanks to our extraordinary Savior.
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Sho’kwani

Deeleslie Mondoka

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This podcast is for one and all who are “weary” and “burdened” by life’s trails . Individuals who in spite of it all can still muster the strength to carry on and/or pick themselves up; fight on with “unflinching zeal”. Individuals who through the scorch of toil and disappointment on hopes back they RIDE! Dare I say, this podcast is for persons who choose not to stay down no matter the odds or the call life makes however dire. Ergo, “sho’kwani” is a signature of HOPE and CONSOLATION.
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From Winston Churchill's 'Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat' to Steve Jobs' 'How to Live Before you Die', history has proven time and time again that great speeches change lives. In this series, Alex Merry asks some of today's tech titans, scientists, Olympians and comedians to share five talks that have inspired them on their journeys to creating change. Produced by Benedict Holzmann.
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Guests tell inspiring personal stories of how they found the grace and grit to overcome difficult setbacks of all kinds. A monk, veteran and psychologist teams up with a journalist to talk to guests who share their incredible personal journeys.
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Teachers Unmuted

Sojo Varughese

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Teachers Unmuted with Sojo Varughese is imagined as a fortnightly editorial on schooling and parenting within the Indian context, where I am trying to tap into the Indian understanding of how children learn as the host of the show, to find the answers to the burning questions in the school education space. This podcast is also imagined as an online space where we listen to the voices of teachers and parents, people who actually toil hard on the field trying to bring up our children. To learn ...
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Firelife Church

Jared Patterson - Senior Pastor

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Firelife is an exciting church led by Pastor Jared Patterson in Las Colinas, Texas. We believe God is in us for us and He's upon us for others. You may find more information about Firelife at wearefirelife.org. We pray God surprises you with His goodness this week!
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Warda

Aly Grauer & Drew Mierzejewski

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In a distant age, magical beings known as the fey stepped from their dying world into this one, benevolently conquering the lands and its people. Now, some 4000 years later, the great City of Ammingrad is a thriving metropolis, melding magic, machines, and magnificence in every aspect. Fey society flourishes in luxury, while humans toil and strive to survive. The vast city spans nearly an entire continent, surrounded by an impenetrable Barrier wall. The city holds thousands of stories. What ...
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Glamorous or a grind - take your pick. Life on the road as part of a concert tour crew can be either or both. From the intensity of loading in and loading out, setting up and tearing down, to the anxious, white line drudgery of highway travel in the middle of the night to get to the next city on time, it’s a roller coaster ride of sacrifice and reward. Backstage Stories: Crew Are People Too is dedicated to the unsung ranks who toil in the shadows of the live entertainment industry. Without t ...
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The Rob V Show

The Rob Velivis Show

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The Rob Velivis Show The show took form in 2010 when Rob and Glenn Tenor started broadcasting using a cell phone for two or three friends. Shortly thereafter Rob moved the show to the Toil Inc Studios and became the first syndicated broadcast to join the Gashouse Radio line-up (to be followed shortly by Toil Studios roommates Into the Pit and Toil Rock Radio). In June of 2011 Gashouse Radio was on hand to broadcast for the first time ever the Perkiomen Valley Twilight League All-Star Game, R ...
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Join me as I talk to other knifemakers, craftsmen and artisans in my journey to unpack the mysteries of knifemaking, and the culture by which it's built. This podcast features interviews with many of the men and women who have built, or are building the industry of knives and knife making as we know it today. Visit us at thegoodolbladespodcast.com! Got feedback? Send it in here: https://forms.gle/HzviWYrFhkw8WiLR7
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The Live Awake podcast helps bring you back to your grounded center through reflection and guided meditation. This podcast lends a new outlook to some of life's hard landscape. Perspective is everything, and by choosing to live awake to all that blooms in front of us we begin to live a more empowered life where joy becomes our natural state of being rather than something we occasionally stumble upon. Through living awake we become conscious participants in our life’s unfolding. At the end of ...
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Sgeul is Seanchas

Scottish Storytelling Forum

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Fàilte do ar pod-craoladh, Sgeul is Seanchas, far an cluinnear measgachadh de sgeulachdan traidiseanta, eachdraidheil is èibhinn anns a' Ghàidhlig bho chuid de na seanchaidhean is bàrd as fheàrr ann an Alba. Bu toil le Fòram Sgeulachdan na h-Alba taing a thoirt do Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean agus Bòrd na Gàidhlig airson an taic agus maoineachadh airson a’ chiad sreath agus gu Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig airson am maoineachadh airson an dàrna sreath den phod-craoladh. Riochdaire agus Deasaiche ...
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Actual-play of the Call of Cthulhu table-top RPG, 7th edition. Join our talented cast of role-players as they investigate horrors and mysteries humankind was never meant to comprehend. Featuring a mix of Chaosium-published campaigns and our own original scenarios. You don’t need to know the rules of the Call of Cthulhu table-top RPG to enjoy the stories, just an appreciation of the other-worldly and creepy, and a sense of humour!
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For every "organization man," there's an adventurer who lives to performance-tune the machine, break through roadblocks, and leave a mark and a legacy. Here are two guys determined to get (sh)it done.
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The Telegraph's Harry De Quetteville investigates the hidden stories behind three of Winston Churchill's most iconic speeches, plus we speak to Oscar, Golden Globe and Writers Guild winner, Gary Oldman on playing Churchill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Little House on the Scary

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Not just another horror movie podcast! No, it’s just another horror podcast featuring three friends with very different views on horror cinema. Each episode we discuss a film, talk about some history, talk about some deeper concepts, and talk about special fx and how we could redo a scene from stuff we have in the pantry.
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Order 66 Podcast

GM Dave and GM Chris

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The Order 66 Podcast is dedicated to the Star Wars role playing game by Fantasy Flight Games. We talk mainly Star Wars Role Playing, but also about relevant details from d20 and other role playing systems, as well as miniatures gaming on occasion. Game Master tips and tricks, player tactics, encounter design, role playing guidance and LOTS of meat on the mechanics of the system is the foundation of the show, but we try to have fun with it too. We invite you in and want you to Execute Order 6 ...
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Pastor V Live

Pastor Mrs. V

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Helping Singles and Married couples overshot their marital goals in the right ways using proven biblical principles and prayers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singles-and-married-with/support
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On Taking Pictures

Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris

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Every week, Jeffery Saddoris and Bill Wadman take on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. Insider insights for the novice, shop talk for the professional, and opinionated discussion for the interested observer of the field's trends and legacy. Hosted by Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris.
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Join some of Australia's best storytellers for an evening of queerstories; reflections on lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and humour. The LGBTQI community has been sharing stories for centuries, creating our own histories, disrupting and reinventing conventional ideas about narrative, family, love and community. There’s more to being queer than coming out and marriage. Listen to an unexpected tale or two from a diverse line up of stars and strangers, hosted by Mae ...
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Monster Smash League

Monster Smash League

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Monsters from folklore, mythology, literature, urban legend, and beyond battle to see who reigns supreme! Co-hosts Bat Boy & Typhon, Greek Father of All Monsters, will take you through the lore, stats, and abilities of each featured creature, culminating in the play-by-play devastation of a MONSTER SMASH! Follow on Twitter @league_monster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Acts2 Network is a multi-faceted network of ministries that cover a wide range of people and places, cities and contexts. We have planted churches in 35 cities and birthed a number of parachurch ministries. The Acts 2 church is what we fell in love with, lived out, planted in college towns, is what we want to see continue into the next generation. For more information, visit us at acts2.network.
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We've been fans of Star Wars since we were little kids in the '70s and '80s. And shows like Ahsoka, Andor, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett make us feel like kids again! Join us as we break down each episode with a good balance of fun and getting into the details to connect the dots of this grand story. We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other fare at Podcastica.com. This is ...
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Call of the Wild is an emotional rollercoaster of a novel set during the late 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. The central character is Buck, an Alaskan sled dog who is forced to adjust to the cruel climate in order to survive. If you have even a remote love of dogs then you will fall head over heels in love with this book. In fact, take away the fact that Buck is a dog and the story is the same, a struggle against greed and to live a life of freedom. London spent a year in Yokel researching ...
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals loss to the Padres on Monday at Busch Stadium in front of a light, light crowd. The lack of a vibe in the stadium immediately caught the eye of the opposing broadcast crew, who commented upon it during the first batter of the game. It's getting undeniable that the Cardinals organization is in a decline. It …
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A very nicely done crossword by John Kugelman, his 5th for the NYTimes. Jean tore through it, Mike took ... only slightly less time than it took Ichthyostega to suss out how to walk on land, owing to ... oops, no spoilers! Download today's podcast, to figure out a) why this was such a fine puzzle, and b) the source of Mike's brief (no, scratch that…
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Welcome to MOMENTUS episode (chapter) 1. MOMENTUS is a frolicking rollercoaster of a ride of a fairytale satire. This is not dystopia but rather a sugar sweet piece of escapism with a dollop philosophy and political satire. It made for adults with heart of kids, with joy in mind, and could be used as an evening meditation too. MOMENTUS is made in S…
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Sam Ezersky is well known for writing exceptionally cryptic crosswords, and today he's cranked it up to 11. From clues like 1A, Liquid found in some pens, VAPEJUICE, to 14A, The old man?, CROMAGNON, to 64A, It's pressed for time, STOPWATCH, Sam did not give an inch. Of course, this was a Saturday, so we would expect no less! Show note imagery: YASQ…
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A fine Friday crossword and the second by Colin Adams (just half a year after his first, on February 16th), so kudos! The clues were very well written, making for an intriguing and entertaining solve. We approve! Show note imagery: DEIRDRE of the Sorrows, a heroine of Irish mythology We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listene…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the news that the Cardinals are placing Tommy Pham on waivers and whether that signals the white flag by the organization on the season. Plus we discuss Quinn Mathews, Pallante and the future rotation (I promise I remember to discuss Fedde eventually in this video!) as well as whether Nolan Arenado is currently boosting …
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Opinions were divided as to the difficulty of today's crossword - Jean found it to be a pleasant Thursday, Mike found it to be more suited for the heretofore undiscovered Impossiday™️, a day that lies between Saturday and Sunday, one suited only for the most insanely challenging of crosswords ... like, for example, today's (to reiterate, according …
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A delightfully complex theme by Jesse Goldberg, cleverly finessing the rule that the answer to a clue should not appear in the clue. Highly original and entertaining, we approve and thereby bestow a full 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. Deets inside. Remember when listening to this podcast, if you have not solved the puzzle yourself, it is easier to f…
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Over the past year, ten amazing people have shared unique and precious stories. On this episode, the hosts share what each participant has taught them, and they encourage listeners to write down takeaways from their own lives. Our guests found new life after losing a spouse, overcame paralyzing fear, got a college degree despite setbacks, and survi…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 7-5 loss to the Padres on Tuesday and brings up a popular report surrounding the future of John Mozeliak. Support the brand partners of B-Schaeff Daily! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy, Promo Code: BSCHAEFF Link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-brenden-schaeffer Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals …
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A clever Tuesday crossword by Julia Hoepner, with a theme that was as good as it was bad, which we promise will make sense once you've listened to the podcast! It's also Tuesday, time for Triplet Tuesday, and this time Jean's in the hot seat. To hear how she fared, we most sincerely and earnestly beseech you to a) download, b) listen up, and c) enj…
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Ever wondered why firms exist in a market-driven economy? This month's episode promises to unravel this question by diving deep into Ronald Coase's seminal 1937 paper, "The Nature of the Firm." Join me, Mike Munger, as I reflect on our first 16 months of podcasting and share the insights and wisdom that have shaped our journey. You'll gain a thorou…
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It is hard to find fault with a crossword that has LULU Lemon in the grid, so we will not even try, rather we will simply TOUT it for being what it is, a FUNFUNFUN puzzle, which we really did LUV 😍 Show note imagery: The Isle of CAPRI ... where the pants come from? We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a l…
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What do you do when you learn about the existence of your evil kin? You gather all troops you can find and march to war! That is exactly what king Ulfar Stonehammer does when he learns about the existence of Chaos Dwarfs. But is leaving home at a time like this such a good idea? Before you know it, your hold gets retroactively taken over by Goblins…
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This is Ryan McCarty's 28th NYTimes crossword, almost all of which (23, to be precise) have appeared on this very day -- Saturday. The clues were quite nice -- include a few gems, like the placement of 30A, "Pleeeeeeease?", CANTI adjacent to 31A, Spiteful, as a comment, CATTY; 41A, Bus. driver, CEO (oh, very nice!); 43A, Hardly open, CAGEY (clever,…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses Andre Pallante's continued brilliance as he cements himself as a fixture in the rotation even as two injured starters are due to return. He's not going anywhere. The Cardinals win their third straight, 6-1 over the Twins on Friday as they continue to operate with virtually zero margin for error the rest of the way. What …
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A nice Friday crossword by Taylor Johnson and Rafael Musa, not too difficult, but not a walk in the park, either. We have our cutting edge analysis, as usual, here for your edification, amusement, and hopefully not bemusement, so have a listen, and let us know what you think! Show note imagery: Opening notes and lyrics of Tik Tok, by KE$HA We love …
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Brenden and Josh tackle the wild last week of Cardinals baseball as the club has turned the corner in terms of its performance, but it hasn't bought them much traction in terms of flipping the standings around. What would need to happen to get us to buy back into the Cardinals having a real shot at this? And how should playing time be divided the r…
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A rather curious THeme, Jean sussed it immediately, Mike aspires to do so at an indeterminate point in the hopefully near future. 😀 There were some curious clues to go along with the theme, we're still puzzling over 21A, Baseball pitcher's feat, slangily, NONO, and would also like to know what happened to the ending IE in 43D, Buns, PATOOT. Still, …
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals win over the Brewers in emphatic walk-off fashion on Wednesday night at Busch, 10-6 on the strength of a Nolan Arenado walk-off grand slam. Luken Baker was another hero of the game with his pinch blast. Who would have thought the big slugger could hit for power? Gibby started strong but the bullpen had trou…
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Stacey Yaruss McCullough has created a fine debut crossword, with some dazzling feats of portmanteau-rhymery, and if that isn't part of the English language, we hereby nominate it for such posthaste. A friendly reminder that when listening to these podcasts, if you haven't solved the puzzle (and don't intend to), you can see the entire solved puzzl…
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Who are Pacitius and the man with piercing eyes, who forced Belshazzar to make those strange figurines? Following the trail of the ritualists leads to an occult bookshop, where a surprising identity is uncovered. A visit to the hospital to see Anita Berber brings sad news and a new mystery. Here's a link to buy the Berlin: The Wicked City sourceboo…
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Brenden Schaeffer performs a live stream after the Cardinals loss to the Brewers, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. This is the audio from that stream. What is left to say about the Cardinals at this point? Brandon Crawford is gone. Jordan Walker is temporarily; it didn't really make sense to have him here the past week, anyway. Not for the r…
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Sam Buchbinder ha a reputation for writing splendid clues and crosswords, and he certainly lives up to it today, with some very amusing clues, including one that one of our cohosts was unable to even read, after much practice, without bursting into a mild chortling fit half way through. Which cohost? And which clue? Well, we all live for suspense, …
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Can high prices during emergencies actually save lives? Using North Carolina as an example, we dissect the economic and legal implications of these laws, exploring the ambiguities in terms like "unreasonably excessive" and the chilling effect on commerce. Discover how artificially low prices can lead to resource misallocation, discourage stockpilin…
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A surprising Monday crossword by Kenneth Cortes, who has gone against the convention that themed clues run in the same direction -- but he had an excellent reason for so doing, as we explain in today's episode. Show note imagery: The Washington METRO We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordp…
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MOMENTUS; Chapter 2 The One Hour War of the Exploding Toads Something is going on? An invasion? Life was supposed to work out perfectly. Everything was supposed to go as written. The Prince on his White Horse sweeps into the Satisfied Land to claim the beautiful Princess but is met with a couple of nasty surprises; an invasion, and worst, a romanti…
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Brenden Schaeffer tackles the Cardinals 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Lars Nootbaar provided a pinch-hit homer but that's all the Cardinals would muster in the game as Clayton Kershaw got the better of the St. Louis lineup. Sonny Gray gave the Cardinals a chance but dealt with some sporadic command that meant he woul…
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Take two really superb crossword constructors and put them together, and what do you get? A crossword like this one, chock full of heart, artistry, and attention to detail, clearly written by two cruciverbalists at the top of their games. Deets inside, as well as some fine listener feedback on the proper pronunciation of POMPANO Beach, so do have a…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-2 win over the Dodgers as the Redbirds finally stop the skid. Plenty left to do for this team and the work has only begun if the playoffs are a sincere goal. The next step: Sonny Gray has no choice but to be great on Sunday. Period. Plus, we get into the brilliance of prospect Quinn Mathews following his …
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It's been a challenging couple of days, crossword-wise, and Joel Fagliano didn't let up on the gas when selecting today's, which happens to be a) by Brandon Koppy, and b) our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award) winner. For the record, the two are not a coincidence! Deets inside, so have a listen, and, as usual, please tell others a…
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Brenden Schaeffer conducts a live stream discussing the Cardinals 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. The Birds played a solid game. But the only thing that can matter at this point is whether it results in a W. And unfortunately, this one--in a winnable game--did not. Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage on the daily year round.…
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A frisky Friday crossword from Kate Hawkins - her 14th - on her lucky day, Friday, when 6 out of those 14 puzzles have been published. This was a great themeless puzzle, with some stellar cluing -- 41D, Number of sides for a hendecagon, ELEVEN; 32D, [I won't repeat myself in this note], SEEABOVE (very nice!); and 4D, Arch, SLY (yes, yes it is). In …
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In ep. 5 of the Cardinals podcast Philosophical Differences!, Brenden and Josh dive into a jam-packed episode discussing the rock-bottoming of the St. Louis Cardinals over the past week.Where do the Cardinals go from here and what happens if the answer to that question is another lost season without the playoffs? Will jobs be on the line and up for…
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The Prince and his white horse Roger, shocked by rejection, leave the princess’s kingdom in the dark of night. Never in their perfect existence could they have imagined anything except success, adoration and a fairytale ending. For the first time in their privileged lives, they feel pain, fear and confusion. They press on through the dark night and…
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Arguably R.W. Loveless is one of, if not the most influential knife maker and designer in the last century. Bob's designs are some of the most copied and reproduced in the market today, and you can see his impact on knife making in a majority of knives made as well. Bob was an enigmatic man, as notable for his generosity as his tantrums, and those …
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A deliciously tough crossword by a constructor whose puzzles skew towards that end of the spectrum -- one Damon J Gulczynski. One's perception of this crossword just might depend on whether you grokked the theme -- in which case it was probably a typical Thursday crossword -- or not, in which case the difficulty hovered somewhere between Saturday a…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the state of the Cardinals after their 9-2 loss to the Reds on Wednesday. Being swept in Cincy has the Cardinals a game below .500. The Jordan Walker role on the roster comes under further scrutiny. Oli Marmol is frustrated in his postgames. Everything is bad right now and the season is on the brink. Follow this podcast …
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Samuel Donaldson has had 41 crosswords published in the NYTimes, for reasons that are made abundantly clear in today's puzzle - a terrific theme, crisp clues, and references to musical groups that, if you don't already know, you should! We'd mention them here, but no spoilers -- check out today's episode to find out who should be up next on your pl…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-1 loss to the Reds on Tuesday night as gets into the deep on the struggles of this club recently. The Cards fell to .500 with the loss. There's no sugarcoating the mediocrity of the season to this point. So we dive into the data on who the Cardinals have been while wondering if it will confine them to who…
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Benjamin Panico, in his debut NYTimes crossword (yay!), has put together an excellent puzzle in which he managed to cram 6, count 'em, 6 novels by TONIMORRISON. It is an excellent feat, and a great place to start when looking for your next summer read. In addition to the crossword, we also have a fine Triplet Tuesday™️ segment, so check it out, and…
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Are housing regulations making affordable homes a pipe dream? We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how transaction costs and regulatory hurdles impede new housing development, frustrating both market responses and the dreams of potential homeowners. We'll explore how the very laws intended to protect affordable housing often backfire, p…
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 6-1 loss to the Reds at GABP on Monday evening as the Redbirds are now just one game above .500. Jordan Walker returning to the lineup did not provide the intended boost as he went 0-for-3 with a walk. He was far from the only quiet Cardinal offensively in the game as STL had two opportunities with the base…
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This is Shaun Phillips' second NYTimes crossword, and it has only been about 2 weeks since his last one, so clearly he is on a tear! This was a tad easier than the last (a Wednesday), but no less enjoyable -- so we are eagerly awaiting his third crossword, which, extrapolating, should show up about the end of the month! Show note imagery: The two, …
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Brenden Schaeffer discusses Monday's news of Jordan Walker's return to the St. Louis Cardinals roster. Matt Carpenter goes on the IL to make room for the return of the one of the most exciting Cardinals prospects in recent memory. Walker has been heating up at AAA. Is it time for him to emerge as an everyday threat for the Cardinals lineup? The use…
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As the ‘Grand” Prince Aiden and his horse Roger venture further on their odyssey, the Satisfied Land begins its recovery from the invasion. With the invaders captured and securely held in prison, the leaders of the Satisfied Land convene around the parliamentary table to determine their future and the fate of the princess. The anxious young princes…
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