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The Stoop

Hana Baba and Leila Day

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The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be Black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora.
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Aviation Sustainability Africa is a podcast that explores the implications of socio-economic sustainability and climate change for the global aviation industry with particular focus on the African continent. It features interviews with experts from airline, airports, civil aviation authorities, think tanks, tourism bodies and other organizations with emphasis on ESG. The podcast will help us to gain insight into the latest trends and developments, the challenges and possible solutions, techn ...
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The Convergence is an Army Mad Scientist podcast with a distinct focus on divergent viewpoints, a challenging of assumptions, and insights from thought leaders and subject matter experts. The purpose of "The Convergence" is to explore technological, economic, and societal trends that disrupt the operational environment and to get a diversity of opinions on the character of warfare.
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Join Fox and Sparrow as we journey around the world to share Fairy Tales, Folktales, Fables, Myths and Legends. We strive to dig deep into the origins, variants, tropes and modern day adaptations of well-known and unknown tales. Join us on Wednesdays, every fortnight. Detailed show notes on our website: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com
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Technically A Conversation

Technically A Conversation

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A podcast for curious people, by curious people. Every week we take turns presenting a new topic, and the other host has no idea what the topic will be. We strive to entertain and educate in a way that’s loose and fun! Our topics are all over the place, from light and funny to dark and sometimes spooky. Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language. https://www.TechnicallyAConversation.com/
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The Chief Koti Show is a dedicated podcast focuses on exploring the diverse and vibrant world of tourism in Africa. Chief Koti, a seasoned broadcaster, communications, and branding specialist, brings his expertise to the forefront as he engages with prominent voices in the industry. Through insightful discussions and interviews, the podcast delves into fundamental operational issues within the African tourism sector. With Chief Koti's extensive experience and knowledge, listeners can expect ...
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Dee Brown is the President and CEO of The P3 Group, the nation’s largest African American owned public-private partnership real estate developer. Each week Dee will talk with business executives, community leaders, and entertainers about their family, investments, careers, and how their success is impacting their community and legacy. If you’re looking for insight on what it takes to be successful, this is the podcast that will take you beyond the deal! The Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO ...
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Throwback FDNY

New York City Fire Museum

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The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.
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In 1997 3M chemist Kris Hansen was tasked with testing the blood of their employees for the presence of fluorochemicals, also known as forever chemicals. Hansen was told they weren’t toxic, but the company wanted to know how widespread they were in their employees. When testing control samples they came to the realization that these chemicals were …
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Living in a cave, not gonna lie, sounds pretty cool. For over 30 years, a monk Giovanni Maria De Agostini lived in caves all over Europe, Brazil and America. He was so admired that he gathered a following in almost every country he went to. So much so that he still has a small number of followers who make pilgrimages to his old cave home in New Mex…
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It's a little bit too early to be celebrating the Chinese Qixi Festival or the Korean Chilseok, but the Japanese Tanabata festival is just around the corner, so we are sharing the tale of the Sky Bridge of Birds! You may know the story better as the Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, but this version has a little more gambling and bankruptcy!…
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Gerald Easter and Mara Vorhees talk about the voyage of the Vrouw Maria and the long quest to find the ship under the waters of the Archipelago Sea off the coast of Finland. Easter is a professor of history at Boston College. Vorhees is a travel writer for Lonely Planet with an expertise in Russia, New England, and Central America. They are the aut…
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Alfred G Packer left Provo Utah with a group of prospectors to Breckenridge Colorado to try to strike it rich during the Colorado Gold Rush in 1873. Against the advice of others, he decided to travel to Gunnison Colorado in the middle of an unusually harsh winter storm. While he didn’t find gold, he did become infamous for resorting to murder and c…
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Baby Reindeer is a true story of the hit 2019 Edinburgh Fringe one-man play, that also goes by the same name, Baby Reindeer. It follows the writer and performer RIchard Gadd’s warped relationship with a female friend, turned stalker, and the impact it has on him and his deep-dark, buried trauma. This critically acclaimed hit series seems to be what…
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Send us a Text Message. Ibom Air is a state owned Nigerian carrier based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. It recently celebrated its five years anniversary. This episode features George Uriesi who is the Chief Operating Officer of the airline. He took us through Ibom Air journey in five years not limited to: Challenges Milestones Impact Support and Expansi…
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Meg just wants to manage her coven of daughters in her quiet Cumbrian village, but when the solstice falls on the day before Lord's Day, she knows they have a strict curfew. Too bad that the Devil or the wizard Michael Scot (not affiliated to Dunder Mifflin) have other plans. Come join us as we explore the folktales around this Neolithic stone circ…
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In December of 1983 a hospital maintenance worker at El Centro Médico de Especialidades in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua was tasked with dismantling old equipment to sell for scrap metal at a local junkyard. What ensued was the largest nuclear disaster in North American History releasing 100 times more radiation then the partial nuclear meltdown at Three…
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We should all be free to be, free to love, and be celebrated in that process - if not by others, then definitely by ourselves. In this episode, Hana and Leila explore three stories that center queerness and spirituality, Black drag culture, and shifting relationship structures through polyamory. Through it all, the episode guests had to wrestle wit…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode features the Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director at Zero Petroleum. Zero Petroluem is a start up company in the U.K that uses technology to produce SAF from air and water. We discussed: Challenges and opportunities of SAF production Partnerships and collaborations of SAF adoption Logistics and infrastructural chall…
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June is African American Music Appreciation Month so we’re going to talk about The Renaissance and Cowboy Carter albums by Beyoncé and their criticism. We'll talk about how slaves were the original cowboys. We’ll also break down Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize winning Damn and decode every single song, including the one that's a true story! Follow …
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In this Episode; Jon Howell, the dynamic Founder and CEO of AviaDev, harmonizing aviation route innovation with wildlife conservation. Chief Koti delves deep into AviaDev's pivotal industry connectivity role and vital post-pandemic recovery support strategies. Gain exclusive insights on the projected tourism's GDP revival, the impact of the Open Sk…
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Today's episode is all about Japanese Yōkai and Thersa Matsuura's new book "The Encyclopedia of Japanese Folklore." We chat about moving to a completely different country, crows, everyday folklore and the process behind compiling a book on folklore! You can find out more about Thersa's Uncanny Japan Podcast and books! The gorgeous illustrations wer…
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In 1930 and 1931 severed limbs and body parts were discovered at the Tattarisuo Springs in Helsinki, Finland leading to an investigation that discovered a witch and their coven practicing black magic and the occult in the region. Dubbed the The Helsinki Witchcult their actions caused mass panic and hysteria 50 years before The Satanic Panic swept t…
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In the latest episode, Chief Koti, welcomes Sucex Bright, the visionary President of the Africa Focus Series, from Nigeria. Together, they embark on a transformative conversation dedicated to reshaping the global narrative of Africa. This episode coincides with the celebration of Africa Day and focuses on Africa's vibrant tapestry of trade, politic…
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Adam Higginbotham talks about the history of the Space Shuttle program and the decisions that made the Challenger explosion almost inevitable. Higgenbotham is a journalist and contributing writer for the New Yorker, Wired, and the New York Times. His book Midnight in Chernobyl won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non-Fiction and was sele…
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It's our 100th episode! We're celebrating by going back to some special episode moments over 10 seasons of the show. Some made us laugh, others made us cry, some moments made us question whether we should really go there, and others made us even question ourselves. It's a look back, behind the scenes, of what makes The Stoop, The Stoop. Thank you f…
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In 1992 high school students and staff from an El Paso, Texas high School were being constantly harassed by the U.S. Border Patrol. Agents would aggressively yell at them demanding to prove their citizenship. One young lady was knocked to the ground by agents and kicked 20 times. The abuse could no longer be tolerated so several students, some alum…
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In this episode of The Chief Koti Show, Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the African Tourism Board, passionately discusses the need for unity and self-recognition in Africa's tourism sector. Ncube calls for a collaborative approach between public and private entities to rejuvenate Africa's global image, challenging outdated marketing strategies. He high…
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[Editor’s Note: The TRADOC G-2 appreciates the value of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in informing us about emergent trends across the Operational Environment (OE). For almost two years, analysts within the G-2 ACE collated insights on Russia’s on-going “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine to learn about the contemporary Russian way of war, u…
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This episode is sponsored by cats! Join Fox and Sparrow as we delve into the wonderful world of Japanese Yokai, particularly the Bakeneko and the Nekomata. Be sure to check out the episode for some exciting news about our special guest for the next episode! Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us …
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Few alien abduction stories are as well known as Travis Walton’s. His story inspired a best selling book and the movie Fire In The Sky. For those unfamiliar, Walton claims he was abducted on November 5th, 1975 while returning home from logging at the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. His disappearance made international news and he didn’t reap…
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Welcome to our Mother's Day special! There are many unexpected ways that people step into parenting. In this special from The Stoop, we hear stories about redefining family on your own terms. We explore the term ‘Auntie’ and how some women find it problematic, we hear about the challenges of IVF for Black women, and we meet a family that shows us h…
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Join us on a riveting journey into the heart of Lesotho's economic landscape on this week's episode of The Chief Koti Show. Our host, Chief Koti, sits down with the Honourable, Mampho Tjabane, Deputy Minister for Trade of Lesotho, to discuss the significant advances in the country's trade, tourism, and overall business sectors. In this episode, Hon…
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Send us a Text Message. The A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation of the African Skies-The way forward. It covers: 1. Concept of the liberalisation of the African skies 2. Partial implementation of …
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Eurovision Song Contest stands as a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. From its humble beginnings as a simple radio broadcast to its status as a global cultural phenomenon as a dazzling televised spectacle, Eurovision continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. The contest has spawned a…
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In an era where the narrative around Africa is often shaped by external influences, it's refreshing to see leaders within the continent stepping up to redefine what Africa stands for and the immense potential it holds. Dimakatso Malwela, the CEO of Bleisure Africa, voiced a transformative vision for burgeoning sectors within the continent, notably …
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Catarina Madruga talks about Portuguese exploration in the nineteenth century as European powers made plans to conquer Africa and colonize its peoples. Madruga is a post-doctoral researcher at the Natural History Museum of Berlin. She’s the author of “Expert at a Distance: Barbosa du Bocage and the Production of Scientific Knowledge on Africa,” Jou…
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[Editor’s Note: Humanity is entering an era of hyper-innovation as the potential of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Neurocognitive Sciences are harnessed to revolutionize human endeavors. As these exponential convergences of technologies spin ever faster cycles of adaptation and innovation, the quest for dominance and advantage will favor th…
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Hana loves perfume, and there’s a long heritage of traditional perfume making in Sudan. But sometimes, sweet smells come with some controversy. As she explores the history of racism and colonialism in the global perfume industry with perfume enthusiast and historian Razan Idris, she discovers an intriguing story about an iconic Sudanese scent that …
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Join Fox on a solo trip down to Mexico with three fun regional folktales! From the Endless Story to Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet, these delightful stories are the perfect transition away from the doom and gloom of winter as we celebrate May! Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us on Goodpods and…
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Send us a Text Message. Air Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline. The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourab…
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L'appel du Vide or Call Of The Void is the strange uncharacteristic phenomenon one feels to put themselves in imminent danger, like the urge to jump off a building or cliff when looking over the edge or swerving into oncoming traffic while driving. Most people never act upon this urge and affects those who have never had any suicidal tendencies or …
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