Best Big Orange Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Why do we wear clothes? 24:26

1d ago24:26

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Have you ever been threading one leg through a pair of pants in the morning and wondered…why do we wear clothes anyway? Or wondered why pockets in clothing designed for girls are sometimes smaller than the pockets in clothing designed for boys? In this episode we tackle questions about clothes with fashion historian and writer Amber Butchart. Downl…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #65 July 9, 2024 2:17:25

4d ago2:17:25

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #65 - 2+ hour episode features Stryper, Garth Allen (Jar. / Flybanger …

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - CANADA DAY SPECIAL 2004 Episode #64 July 1, 2024 3:08:52

12d ago3:08:52

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #64 "CANADA DAY SPECIAL 2004" 3 Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Rush, Lee Aaron, Triumph, Empyria, S…

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Who invented pizza? 26:13

15d ago26:13

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How is pizza dough made? How does gluten-free dough rise? Who invented pizza? Is there pizza in every country? Is yeast alive?! Kids love pizza and they have questions! We get answers from Frank Pinello of Best Pizza in Williamsburg and Scott Wiener of Scott’s Pizza Tours. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #63 June 25, 2024 3:03:55

18d ago3:03:55

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win concert tickets! This weeks - DSR #63 - 3 hour episode features Sólstafir, Jakob Hemström (Oh Hiroshima)…

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"Big game" lines are out for the college football season - thoughts on Texas-Michigan, Alabama-Georgia, Ohio State-Oregon AND MORE!!! 25:59

26d ago25:59

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On Monday, Circa Sportsbook released "Big Game" lines for all the prominent matchups in college football this year - Torres talks about the big games, and what the point spreads say about teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Texas, USC and more! Plus, he hands out a few early best bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - BEST ALBUMS OF 2004 SPECIAL Episode #62 June 18, 2024 2:24:22

25d ago2:24:22

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #62 "BEST ALBUMS OF 2004 SPECIAL" 2+ Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Pink Cream 69, Cradle Of Filth,…

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Why do oranges have peels? 24:19

1M ago24:19

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Why do oranges have peels? Why is the inside of an orange segmented? Why are lemons and limes so sour? Why do lemons have seeds but limes don’t? Why does fruit have juice? How many oranges are in a gallon of juice? How do seedless oranges reproduce? How are oranges available year-round? Why are the fruit and the color both called orange? We’re answ…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - FAV EPs SPECIAL Episode #61 June 11, 2024 2:07:29

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks DSR #61 "ALL EPs SPECIAL" 2+ Hour - No Band Repeats Special Episode features Alice In Chains, Great White, Rush, In Flam…

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RACHEL BOLAN (Skid Row) DSR Interview #4 February 15, 2024 39:33

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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Do people eat bugs? 14:18

1M ago14:18

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Yes! In many parts of the world, insects are a regular part of people’s diets. Bugs are an efficient source of protein, and many cultures find them delicious. Some countries, like the US, don’t have a strong culture of insect cuisine, but that’s starting to change as people look for ways to feed a growing global population without using as many res…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #60 June 4, 2024 2:23:16

1M ago2:23:16

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks - DSR #60 - 2.5 hour episode features Flotsam and Jetsam, Dream Evil, The Hellacopte…

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Why do cicadas come out every 17 years? 19:43

2M ago19:43

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This spring, trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground, where they’ve spent 13 or 17 years feeding on xylem (basically, tree juice). The two specific broods emerging this year have not come out at the same time since 1803, and kids may be hearing a lot of news about these loud insects. So today we’re tackling the cicada questions…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #59 May 28, 2024 2:41:59

2M ago2:41:59

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Anciients, HENRY DEREK ELIS (Qaalm) Interview Preview + Tr…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - LIVE ALBUMS SPECIAL Episode #58 May 21, 2024 4:19:46

2M ago4:19:46

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks ALL LIVE ALBUMS 4+ Hour Special - No Band Repeats (excluding bonus tracks) episode features Alice In Chains, Van Halen, …

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Where does the sky end? 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Where is the border between sky and space? That's what 5-year-old Matthias of Durham, New Hampshire wants to know. Alesandra, 3 of Bella Vista, Arkansas wants to know why we can't hold air. In this episode from 2020, we’re joined by anthropologist Hugh Raffles, a professor at The New School, and by astronomer John O'Meara, chief scientist at the Ke…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #57 May 14, 2024 2:15:52

2M ago2:15:52

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2+ hour episode features Unleash The Archers, Battle Beast, Soen, Gary Moore, Airbag…

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OLI PETERS (Archspire) & JULIEN TRUCHAN (Benighted) DSR Interview #3 March 14, 2024 27:29

2M ago27:29

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #56 May 7, 2024 2:22:34

2M ago2:22:34

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Testament, Laura Lee Shultz (Down The Lees - Interview Pre…

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What's cool about cockroaches? 29:36

2M ago29:36

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That’s a question a lot of people have, honestly. But a kid named Rosie was bold enough to ask us to investigate why. So, in the latest episode, we dig in on why cockroaches get such a bad rap and why you might want to reconsider if you’re not a fan. Only two percent of the world’s cockroaches are considered pests. Those are the ones that can live …

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - 1st Anniversary Show Episode #55 April 30, 2024 2:14:09

3M ago2:14:09

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2+ hour episode features Mötley Crüe, Sebastian Bach, Armored Saint, *DOUG ALDRICH I…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #54 April 23, 2024 2:15:13

3M ago2:15:13

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Extreme, Lee Aaron (Interview Preview + Tracks), Amon Amar…

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MARK KENDALL (Great White) DSR Interview #2 January 12, 2024 33:05

3M ago33:05

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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How do crocodiles chomp? 32:04

3M ago32:04

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Why do lizards have scales? Why are reptiles cold-blooded? Why do lizards have long tongues? How do lizards grow their tails back? Are crocodiles dinosaurs? What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Why do crocodile eyes look like they have mirrors in the back? How do crocodiles chomp? Why do crocodile teeth stay sharp? Why are cr…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #53 April 16, 2024 2:35:26

3M ago2:35:26

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Sonic Universe, Evergrey, Witherfall, Helmet, W.A.S.P., St…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #52 April 9, 2024 2:36:20

3M ago2:36:20

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Black Sabbath, Firehouse, Temple Of The Fuzz Witch, King C…

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DOUG ALDRICH (The Dead Daisies) DSR Interview #1 August 23, 2023 13:05

3M ago13:05

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This is one of many DSR Interviews to come in audio form (full video versions of the interviews…

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Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes? 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Why do people dance? Where did ballet come from? How do you make pointe shoes for ballet? How does practice make you better at things? But Why visited Dance Theatre of Harlem to get answers to these questions with company artists Derek Brockington and Lindsey Donnell. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - ”SOUNDTRACKS SPECIAL” Episode #51 April 2, 2024 3:55:11

3M ago3:55:11

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks ALL SOUNDTRACKS 4 Hour Special episode features Alice In Chains, Slayer, Lion, Fastway, King Kobra, Faith No More, Candl…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #50 March 26, 2024 2:35:38

4M ago2:35:38

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Unleash The Archers, Oliver Peters (ARCHSPIRE) & Julien Tr…

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What is a solar eclipse? 29:11

4M ago29:11

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A solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024. The moon will line up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light and casting a shadow that will pass over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. People in the path of totality will experience a few minutes of darkness during the day as the moon perfectly…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #49 March 19, 2024 2:23:56

4M ago2:23:56

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly and lots of contests to win tickets! This weeks 2+ hour episode features Per Wiberg, Heri Joensen (TÝR) Interview + Tracks, Def Lepp…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #48 March 12, 2024 2:14:24

4M ago2:14:24

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2+ hour episode features Judas Priest, Helga & Cai (Helga) Interview + Tracks, Accept, Helloween, Armored Saint, Warrel …

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How do invasive species take over? 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Why are there Burmese pythons and chameleons in the Florida Everglades? We might not know how those animals arrived but they are causing damage to the natural ecosystem. An invasive species out competes native plants and animals in an ecosystem. So how does this happen? But Why travels to the Everglades to learn more about how and why species end u…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #47 March 5, 2024 2:22:18

4M ago2:22:18

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2+ hour episode features Bruce Dickinson, Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) Interview + Tracks, Psycho Motel, Amon A…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #46 February 27, 2024 2:21:34

5M ago2:21:34

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2+ hour episode features Rotting Christ, Per Wiberg Interview + Tracks, Borknagar, Helga, North Sea Echoes, Lee Aaron, S…

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Can snowstorms have thunder? 32:49

5M ago32:49

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How is snow made and what’s it made out of? Why is it white and sparkly? Why do snowflakes look different? Can snowstorms have thunder? Why do some places, like mountains, get more snow than others? Answers to all of your questions about snow, with Seth Linden, who works for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Plus we…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #45 February 20, 2024 2:20:27

5M ago2:20:27

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2+ hour episode features Accept, Skid Row (Rachel Bolan Interview), Black Sabbath, Hypocrisy, Black Country Communion, S…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - ”POWER BALLADS SPECIAL” Episode #44 February 13, 2024 3:47:03

5M ago3:47:03

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks POWER BALLAD 3.5 hour special (NO BAND REPEATED) episode features Whitesnake, Steelheart, Lynch Mob, Lee Aaron, Thin Liz…

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Why do we need glasses? 26:22

5M ago26:22

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How do glasses work? Why do some people need glasses and other people don’t? Why do we have different eye colors? We answer your questions about glasses and eyes in the second of two episodes with Dr. Sujata Singh, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. And we hear from Maggie, a kid with low vision, about what it’…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #43 February 6, 2024 2:23:29

5M ago2:23:29

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2 hour episode features Iron Maiden, Bleeker (Taylor Perkins Interview), Black Sabbath, Septicflesh, Tesla, The Obsessed…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #42 January 30, 2024 2:26:18

6M ago2:26:18

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2.5 hour episode features Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot Interview), Slower, Dark Angel, Mr. Big,…

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Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image? 29:51

6M ago29:51

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What shape are our eyes? What are they made of? How do they work? What’s the point of having two eyes if we only see one image? Why do we blink? What’s the point of tears and why are they salty? We answer your questions about eyes in the first of two episodes with Dr. Sujata Singh, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Vermont Medical Ce…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #41 January 23, 2024 2:18:49

6M ago2:18:49

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2 hour episode features Graham Bonnet, Nevermore, Rik Emmett, MSG, Overkill, Whitesnake, Exciter, The End Machine, Machi…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #40 January 16, 2024 2:00:25

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2 hour episode features Anthrax, Great White (Mark Kendall Interview), Ihsahn, Y&T, Acid Mammoth, Coney Hatch, Nightmare…

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What if the world started spinning backward? 24:24

6M ago24:24

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We’ve collaborated with our podcast friends at What If World to bring you the first (and only) episode of…But Why If World! In this episode we jointly answer some “what if” questions. What if cereal could talk to us? What if dinosaurs didn’t lay eggs? What if the world started spinning backwards? Take a listen to this curious collaboration. Downloa…

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #39 January 9, 2024 2:37:31

6M ago2:37:31

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 2 hour episode features Judas Priest, Van Halen, Amon Amarth, Great White, Voivod, Chelsea Wolfe, Gwar, Orbit Culture, B…

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NATIONAL TITLE GAME PREVIEW AND PICK: Torres breaks down Michigan-Washington, gives his official pick and BEST BET!!! 20:00

6M ago20:00

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On today's show Torres previews the national title game - and makes his pick and shares his best bet on Michigan-Washington!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Aaron Torres Media

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DIFFERENT STAGES RADIO w/ J.J. - Episode #38 - ”EXPANDED - THE SOLOS” - January 3, 2024 5:43:35

6M ago5:43:35

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DSR is a weekly HARD ROCK | METAL | PROG online radio show with host J.J. (SCRAPE Records). Concentrating on overlooked and non-obvious tracks / albums by established bands from the 70s to present. New episodes weekly. This weeks 5.5 hour "EXPANDED - J.J.'s Favourite Guitar Solo's in a Song" episode features 13 bonus tracks not found on the origina…

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