Best Umbra Podcasts (2024)

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, ELITT Umbra, Ground Time Override 9:58

14d ago9:58

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In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses frequently asked questions about STD and LTD and the special open enrollment period, which closes April 12. He gives an update on implementation items for April, including sick trip accrual and the reduction in the ELITT Umbra, otherwise known as the gray bar, and …

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Episode 124: The Tortured Neopets Department 1:09:21

3h ago1:09:21

1:09:21

If you wanted to hear us talk about Taylor Swift's new album for about 20 minutes, you're in luck. Plus: some appropriately themed items, plot updates, a Neopets missed connection, and more!By Caroline and Hannah

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Starry Eyes (2014) 1:16:24

18h ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by film critic Kat Hughes as we review Starry Eyes (2014). Join us as we discuss the dark side of chasing dreams of stardom, Hollywood conspiracy theories, and how we think we'd get on living in LA Email - ghoulfriendspodcastt@gmail.com Twitter - @GhoulfriendPod You can find Kat here - ht…

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4,452 (Summer Schedule and Implementation, Meagan Nelan, Dan O'Connor, Scott Plyler) 25:45

2h ago25:45

25:45

Today's SWAPA Number is 4,452. That's the peak number of flights per day in the revised June schedule. That's just over 6% more than last year. So today we're going to speak with SRC supervisor, Meagan Nealon, SRC committee member, Dan O'Connor and SRC Chair, Scott Plyler about where the network schedule stands for the summer season, as well as dis…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Membership Polling, Crew Meals, and new Annotated CBA 4:04

2h ago4:04

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This week, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses a potential shift in position by the Company regarding early morning crew meals. This week's Contract Admin Q&A covers several topics, including bereavement leave and why overfly credit can sometimes be absorbed by daily rigs. If you have any feedback for us at all, plea…

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RU293: DR NATHAN GORELICK ON RANK HORROR & THE UNWRITTEN ENLIGHTENMENT 54:30

2d ago54:30

54:30

RU293: NATHAN GORELICK ON THE UNWRITTEN ENLIGHTENMENT & OTTO RANK SYMPOSIUM, RANK HORROR http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 293.Watch this episode at YouTube: https://youtu.be/rEAEXa5DYEA?si=GAxoaI0UxHZgj10WDr. Nathan Gorelick is here to talk about his new book The Unwritten Enlightenment: Literature Between Ideology a…

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Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness 1:24:59

5d ago1:24:59

1:24:59

The World of Darkness is full of supernatural conspiracies, but who falls in with them and how can we use them in our games? Jordan Etherington joins to talk methods and pitfalls when adding creeping conspiracy to your game. The Crying of Lot 49 They Live The X Files Ahti (Control) Delta Green Unknown Armies Over the Edge Inside Job (Netflix) --- S…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Polling/Implementation, a Grievance, and Reroute Q&A 10:14

6d ago10:14

10:14

This week, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications outlines the next high points in April’s implementation schedule. He also plugs the upcoming SWAPA polling event, and gives the membership a look into active debates, including a grievance between SWAPA and the Company. If you have been part of an online reroute, you’ll want to listen i…

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Episode 123: Ellen Would Be a Kyrii 1:35:24

9d ago1:35:24

1:35:24

In this episode, we recap the new UC pet styles and TNT's latest AMA before getting to the center of the discourse - this year's April Fools' Day prank! We read some listener emails that continue the discussion around Neopian historical events and whether Kiko is a frog. Plus: our favorite site events of all time, and references to Dune in Neopets!…

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Hell House L.L.C. 1:12:54

9d ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by longtime friend of the show Sophie to discuss Hell House L.L.C. (2015). Join us as we discuss the documentary style this found footage film takes, all the jump scares packed into the short runtime of this film, and why the person behind the camera of a found footage film must be the mo…

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RU292: DRS EMMA LIEBER & ANNA FISHZON ON THE QUEERNESS OF CHILDHOOD & REMEMBERING UNICORNS 52:04

9d ago52:04

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RU292: DRS EMMA LIEBER & ANNA FISHZON ON THE QUEERNESS OF CHILDHOOD & REMEMBERING UNICORNS http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 292.Drs. Emma Lieber and Anna Fishzon are here to discuss their book The Queerness of Childhood: Essays from the Other Side of the Looking Glass (2022)! https://amzn.to/3PXvc2OBe sure to check o…

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134 (CIRT, Dave West) 25:47

19d ago25:47

25:47

Today's SWAPA Number is 134. That's the number of cases that the Critical Incident Response Team, which we refer to as CIRT, has handled in 2024 alone. Today we're going to talk to SWAPA CIRT Chair, Captain Dave West, about what his team does and how you might interact with CIRT during your time here at Southwest. If you have any feedback for us at…

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RU291: JASON HAAF – CAN I SEE YOUR NICHE? ON QUEER WRITING, BRITNEY SPEARS, MATTHEW PERRY 59:08

15d ago59:08

59:08

RU291: JASON HAAF – CAN I SEE YOUR NICHE? ON QUEER WRITING & ART, BRITNEY SPEARS, MATTHEW PERRYhttp://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 291.Jason Haaf is here to talk about his new book Can I See Your Niche? (Trapart Books, 2023)! https://amzn.to/3Uf4ipPWe also dish about: The Woman in Me (2023) by Britney Spears https://amz…

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1,142 (2023 Highlights, Damian Jennette) 12:24

19d ago12:24

12:24

As we wrap up Contract 2020, frequent friend of the show, Damian Jennette, will give us some highlights including some never before heard clips that will give you, our listeners, some insight into the process it takes to bring you information directly from the source- our SWAPA subject matter experts and leaders - throughout this last year. If you …

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RPGs at PAX Unplugged with Mike A and Pooka G 1:02:20

20d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

How do we crack D&D's hegemony? What would a better World of Darkness convention experience be? What fun stuff did we find? Mike A of Darker Days Radio and Pooka G from Changeling the Podcast talk PAX Unplugged Games we mention: To Serve Her Wintry Hunger The Electric State Mr Gone's Character Sheets The Walking Dead RPG --- Send in a voice message…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Open Enrollment, Scheduling and Pay, Contract Admin Q&A 8:10

21d ago8:10

8:10

In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the three education products available to Pilots that explain changes in the new Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, and the actions Pilots may need to take. He also covers some very common scheduling and pay scenarios, along with some great Q&As that Contract Adm…

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RU290: DRS BETTY MILAN & CHRIS VANDERWEES ON ANALYZED BY LACAN: A PERSONAL ACCOUNT 50:55

21d ago50:55

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RU290: BETTY MILAN & CHRIS VANDERWEES ON ANALYZED BY LACAN: A PERSONAL ACCOUNThttp://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 290.Drs. Betty Milan and Chris Vanderwees are here to discuss her new book Analyzed by Lacan: A personal account. https://amzn.to/43ALcxkhttps://www.bettymilan.com.br/en/psicanalise/https://psychoanalysistor…

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Episode 122: S'morchio 1:12:49

23d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this episode, we catch you up on our adventures over the last three weeks before getting to the latest pet days, site updates, and some plot hints. Plus: extended Diddler lore, President Chia, wild suggestions from the Neoboards, and more!By Caroline and Hannah

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50% (New STD/LTD Plans, Damian Jennette, Brent Weisner) 26:35

26d ago26:35

26:35

Today's SWAPA Number is 50%. That's the percentage of monthly base earnings a SWAPA pilot will receive while on disability under our new contract. That benefit begins 60 days and lasts until FAA retirement age, if necessary. This major improvement from our old LOL plan was a key pillar of Contract 2020, but that begs the question, do we even need a…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Open Enrollment, Audit Tool, Split to Cover, and More 7:41

28d ago7:41

7:41

In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses the upcoming open enrollment period for the newly negotiated MetLife disability plans and some associated questions. He also goes over several unique Contract scenarios, including ones pertaining to split-to-cover reserve assignments, the SWAPA Pay Audit tool, and …

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RU289. S. ALFONSO WILLIAMS, THE INTERLOCUTOR – ON LIFE SINCE THE PANDEMIC, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

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RU289: THE INTERLOCUTOR, S. ALFONSO WILLIAMS – ON LIFE SINCE THE PANDEMIC http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 289.Watch this discussion at YouTube: https://youtu.be/tn6m_60_0EM?si=fGwbKowZNwOY8E8aS. Alfonso Williams is back to talk about all he’s been up to over the past few years, including the release of his new book …

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The Silence of the Lambs 1:39:56

1M ago1:39:56

1:39:56

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by digital artist Nix to discuss The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Join us as we discuss do a deep dive into why these characters have stood the test of time. Email - ghoulfriendspodcastt@gmail.com Twitter - @GhoulfriendPod You can find Nix here - https://www.instagram.com/shysharkdesigns…

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RU288: DR KLARA NASZKOWSKA ON EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS 54:16

1M ago54:16

54:16

Rendering Unconscious episode 288.Klara Naszkowska, Ph.D. (Harriman Visiting Scholar 2023-24) is the editor of Early Women Psychoanalysts: History, Biography, and Contemporary Relevance (Routledge, 2024) https://amzn.to/4916aGsand the founding director of the International Association for Spielrein Studies. https://www.spielreinassociation.orgWatch…

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Tomes of Magick: Mapping Werewolf's Umbra 57:38

1M ago57:38

57:38

Werewolves see the Otherworlds differently with different senses, different passages, and possibly different places. Adam and Terry talk Umbra, Umbra Rev and W20 Umbra from the Scar to the planetary court. Axis Mundi - A big book of spirits for Mage and Werewolf Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - First Werewolf Umbra book Umbra (Revised) - Revised edition …

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Benefits, Disability and Open Enrollment 8:35

1M ago8:35

8:35

In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the road ahead for the new disability plans and the education that will help inform pilots about the changes. He also answers several unique contract questions, including ones with March scheduling and pay provisions. With Spring Break flying ramping up, you won’t want t…

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RU287: RENDERING LUXA STRATA & KEATS ROSS UNCONSCIOUS – ON 23RD MIND MAGIC, ART, MUSIC, OCCULTURE 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

RU287: LUXA STRATA & KEATS ROSS ON 23RD MIND MAGIC, OCCULTURE, CREATIVITY, ART & PODCASTING http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRU welcomes Luxa Strata and Keats Ross in conversation!Luxa Strata is an artist, magician & host of Lux Occult podcast. Follow her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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12 (BNA Domicile, Scott Plyler, Dan O'Connor, Meagan Nelan) 23:24

1M ago23:24

23:24

Today's SWAPA Number is 12. That's how many domiciles Southwest will have once we open Nashville in May of this year. So on today's show, we're going to talk with SRC chair Scott Plyler and SRC member Dan O'Connor about what that means for our pilots and our network. Amy's out sick today so joining me as host is the third member of SRC 3, Meagan Ne…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Overrides, Benefits, Compensation and Expenses 8:15

1M ago8:15

8:15

This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 8th, 2024. In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses some common questions about Ground Time Override and how to find overrides on your payroll report. Tony also provides a brief update on the current open enrollment period for the company provided life insur…

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RU286: RENDERING JULIAN VAYNE UNCONSCIOUS – ON PSYCHEDELICS, ANIMISM, SIGIL MAGIC, OCCULTURE 54:47

1M ago54:47

54:47

RU286: JULIAN VAYNE ON PSYCHEDELICS, ANIMISM, SIGIL MAGIC, OCCULTURE http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 286.Julian Vayne is a British independent scholar and author with over four decades of experience within esoteric culture: from Druidry to Chaos Magic, from indigenous Shamanism through to Freemasonry and Witchcraft.…

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Inferno 2:08:07

1M ago2:08:07

2:08:07

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by podcaster Larry to discuss Inferno (1980). Join us as we discuss creepy witch claws you'd wear at halloween, how CGI is draining the colour out of modern films and Werner Herzog (oh yeah, and occasionally Inferno too) Email - ghoulfriendspodcastt@gmail.com Twitter - @GhoulfriendPod You…

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Episode 121: Zafara, Which Art in Heaven 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Happy Gadgadsbogen! We've got a fresh new episode for you, with a follow up to our Banana Chia discourse, an unfortunate new Mynci color, and the conclusion of this year's Neopies. Plus: we discuss which historical events are canon in Neopets, and is it ethical for a Krawk (Neopet) to own a Krawk (petpet)?…

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RU285: RENDERING PABLO LERNER & MICHAEL MCANDREW UNCONSCIOUS – ON HETERODOX PSYCHOANALYSIS 57:02

1M ago57:02

57:02

RU285: PABLO LERNER & MICHAEL MCANDREW ON HETERODOX PSYCHOANALYSIS http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious welcomes Pablo Lerner & Michael McAndrew in conversation!Watch at YouTube: https://youtu.be/cOUfkBrDQjs?si=5XSBrz93eMJJkdfIRendering Unconscious Podcast received the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Assoc…

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Tomes of Magick: Werewolf Umbra Books 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Werewolves guard against mages raiding their caerns for quintessence but no one can stop us from raiding Werewolf books for story ideas! Adam and Terry talk Umbra, Umbra Rev and W20 Umbra from Chaos Stones to the Kami. Axis Mundi - A big book of spirits for Mage and Werewolf Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - First Werewolf Umbra book Umbra (Revised) - Rev…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Implementation Update, FAQs from SRC and Benefits 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 1st, 2024. In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses some common concerns about the short-term and long-term disability plans on the horizon. Matt also provides a brief update on what can be expected in the new versions of the Annotated CBA, the big-ticket scheduli…

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1.5% (Profit Sharing, Damian Jennette) 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

Today's SWAPA Number is 1.5%. That's the 2023 profit sharing percentage that Southwest will be paying its employees this year. So today on the show, we're going to talk with NC member Damian Jennette about how that number was derived, how it compares to the industry, and how it fits into our pilot's retirement planning. If you have any feedback for…

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Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by writer Nina to discuss Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018). Join us as we discuss our disdain for The Captain and shipping our two favourite characters. Email - ghoulfriendspodcastt@gmail.com Twitter - @GhoulfriendPod You can find Nina here - https://linktr.ee/MarinaGM…

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RU284: MITCH HOROWITZ & CARL ABRAHAMSSON ON MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MAGICIANS, MODERN OCCULTISM 1:40:44

2M ago1:40:44

1:40:44

RU284: MITCH HOROWITZ & CARL ABRAHAMSSON IN CONVERSATION – THE NEED FOR A LIMITLESS SEARCH, MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MAGICIANS & MODERN OCCULTISM http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 284.Rendering Unconscious welcomes Carl Abrahamsson & Mitch Horowitz in conversation!Watch this episode at YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Fn14Z…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: FAQs from Benefits, Retirement, Contract Admin and SRC 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, February 23rd, 2024. The SWAPA Ride Report is your source for headlines, updates, and answers to frequently asked questions regarding your new Collective Bargaining Agreement. This week we answer some frequently asked questions from Benefits, Retirement, Contract Admin and SRC. If you have any feedback for …

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Episode 120: Is a Kiko a Frog? 1:17:37

2M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

In this episode, we share our weekend escapades and movies we've watched before catching up on the latest pet days and the Neopies. Plus: suggestions for skincare items and gross foods from the Neoboards, and DIDDLER IS NO MORE!By Caroline and Hannah

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RU283 KATRINA MAKKOUK ON The Occult Influences In Ezra Pound’s Pisan Cantos 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

RU283: KATRINA MAKKOUK ON THE OCCULT INFLUENCES IN EZRA POUND’S PISAN CANTOShttp://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 283.Katrina Makkouk is an author and researcher who lives in California. She earned her Master’s degree in English from Clemson University. Her primary research interests include modernism and the intersection…

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Planetside: The Void Engineers on Earth 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

1:32:15

The Void Engineers get pigeon-holed as the Convention of space marines and voidships, but that's just one part. Bryce and Terry talk about what the Void Engineers do on Earth and how to run planetside VE stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message…

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The SWAPA Ride Report: Implementation Update (401(k), Scheduling, and Contract Administration) 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

Introducing: The SWAPA Ride Report, a new must-listen podcast to understand the latest developments with the new CBA, including frequently asked questions from pilots on the line. Check in for the Ride Report every Thursday. This week's edition focuses on Implementation updates and popular topics in the 401K, Scheduling, and Contract Administration…

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RU282: PROFESSOR CALUM NEILL ON LACAN IN SCOTLAND, READING LACAN'S ECRITS, EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC & COIL 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

RU282: PROFESSOR CALUM NEILL ON LACAN IN SCOTLAND, READING LACAN’S ECRITS, EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC & COIL http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 282.This episode also available to view at YouTube: https://youtu.be/FNHWmRhofGc?si=9lfR62KIwI4aWkurRendering Unconscious Podcast received the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media from…

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Wendigo Episode 18 - Bloody Rite PART 1 1:39:31

2M ago1:39:31

1:39:31

Wendigo is Logical Monkey’s first actual play Dungeons & Dragons campaign. It is set in modern-day Solihull, a typical town in the heart of England. Our adventurers are plunged into a nightmare struggle against an ancient evil that will leave each of them changed forever. Drawing on Ravenloft’s Domains of Dread setting, bringing it to a modern envi…

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8 (Implementation Update, Scott Plyler, Meagan Nelan) 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

Today's SWAPA number is eight, that's how many new overrides are being implemented and paid between now and March 1st. Today we're going to talk to SRC Chair, Scott Plyler, and SWAPA Manager of Schedule Analytics, Meagan Nelan, about where we stand so far with implementing the new contract, what's further down the line and what the membership shoul…

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Paranormal Activity (2007) 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Grab your blankets and snacks as your host Lindsay is joined by podcaster Kristen to discuss Paranormal Activity (2007). Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of the franchise, why we don't fuck with ouija boards, and how to spot a the difference between an ghost haunting and a demon one. Email - ghoulfriendspodcastt@gmail.com Twitter - @Ghoulfr…

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RU281: DRS JACOB JOHANSSEN & STEFFEN KRUEGER ON MEDIA & PSYCHOANALYSIS, A CRITICAL INTRODUCTION 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

RU281: JACOB JOHANSSEN & STEFFEN KRÜGER ON MEDIA & PSYCHOANALYSIS: A CRITICAL INTRODUCTION http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 281.Rendering Unconscious Podcast received the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Association for the Advancement for Psychoanalysis (NAAP). https://naap.org/2023-gradiva-awa…

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S5EP10 - Grand Finale 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Joe Betance and Lauri Roggenkamp discuss the season finale of Dragula Season 5. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: hellouglies@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia

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Making Sense of Paradigm, Practice, and Instruments 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

M20 was a leap forward in how a character does magick with focus but how do we bring instrument, practice, and paradigm alive at the table? Charles Siegel walks through optional systems, high level explainers, and his reference work, Prism of Focus. Prism of Focus on Storytellers Vault --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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R280: DR JULIE RESHE ON NEGATIVE PSYCHOANALYSIS FOR THE LIVING DEAD 59:17

3M ago59:17

59:17

RU280: JULIE RESHE ON NEGATIVE PSYCHOANALYSIS FOR THE LIVING DEAD http://www.renderingunconscious.orgRendering Unconscious episode 280.Rendering Unconscious Podcast received the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Association for the Advancement for Psychoanalysis (NAAP).Support Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Patreon: https://www…

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