Best Camden Chat Podcasts (2024)

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20. JF Hunt The Victorian Medium Who Worked With Shakespeare's Ghost 1:17:20

9d ago1:17:20

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19th Century spiritualism is at the heart of this episode which we'll explore through the exploits of a Biggleswade medium who believed he was in direct contact with the spirit of William Shakespeare. John Francis Hunt, who we met in the previous episode, was an extraordinary man, he pursued justice, sought out buried treasure and was a constant co…

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19. Solved: The Haunting of Murder Bridge 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

I'd almost given up on discovering how murder bridge between Biggleswade and Sutton, got it's name. Until completely by accident I stumbled across a ghost story, reported as part of the minutes of a meeting of the Biggleswade Hospital Board in 1922. That led me on a twisty path to the truth, involving a libel case, a notorious Biggleswade spiritual…

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Doe v. Camden City Schools: A Disturbing Case of School Abuse 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

Attorney Jeff Fritz discusses a case involving school abuse in New Jersey. The case revolves around a seventh-grade student, Jane Doe, who was groomed and abused by her history teacher, Don Walker. The abuse continued into high school, and Walker even convinced Jane Doe to live with him for a period of time. The case highlights the importance of re…

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18. The Night Hag (with guest Ciaran O'Keeffe) 1:31:30

2M ago1:31:30

1:31:30

The Night Hag, is an old name for sleep paralysis. A sleep condition or disorder that has led to some of the most terrifying stories and folktales from around the world. From encounters with demons, witches and ghosts, to alien abductions sleep paralysis has spawned many scary stories. Likewise many paranormal experiences have been explained by sce…

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Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Andy Nyman 1:22:15

3M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by multi award winning actor, writer, director and magician, Andy Nyman! Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more …

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Amir Muntasser talks management, hiring, and exciting new tech 48:05

3M ago48:05

48:05

On today's show, Amir Muntasser, a director of development, talks to us about his route into development and how he manages a large team. We discuss the challenges of sizeable tech departments, his hands on coding skills, and upcoming advancements and technologies that he's really excited about. Amir also shares some valuable tips for job seekers o…

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Seeking Justice in Tragedy: Accountability in Mass Shootings 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

Special guests Tony Romanucci and Tad Thomas are leading the charge in fighting gun violence in the US. In this episode, they provide valuable insights into the legal challenges, implications, and potential outcomes of seeking justice for the victims of mass shootings. Join us on this compelling installment of Parallel Justice as we delve into the …

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Danai Nanou talks about CSS: architecture, migrations, and methodologies 49:31

4M ago49:31

49:31

Danai Nanou is a UI developer specialising in CSS and its architecture. Originally from Greece, she's lived in the UK for many years, moving from retail into software engineering through a part-time course and a coding bootcamp. She found her passion in the styling layer of front-end apps, taking on some large scale CSS migrations, implementing the…

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17. The Haunted Tunnels 1:20:00

4M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Find out how terrifying sighting of a Cavalier ghost in the 1930s links to Biggleswade's mysterious tunnels. I explore the cellar below where the phantom was seen, discover hidden passageways, bricked up tunnel entrances, and much more. I take you on a trip down the river, and to the Camden House school room, we explore the history of Biggleswade's…

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Joseph Shambrook chats all things React, CSS, and exciting new software 53:19

4M ago53:19

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Joe has been a developer for over 12 years, currently working as a senior engineer at KFC (sadly no free chicken available!). He started out in his 20's from a recommended web design course. From there he's moved from financial start ups and a leading ticketing company, to AND Digital working as a software engineering consultant. Joseph's been all-…

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Software engineering Q&A 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

We're taking a break from the usual guests for just this episode to answer some community questions sent in from our listeners and other social media outlets. We'll be running a full-length Q&A including: Do you do eye exercises or something for your eyes What do you think the future holds for the software development industry? What is your favouri…

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16. The Haunting of Camden House 1:02:07

5M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Today's episode follows a ghost story over three centuries. We start in the 1880s with school children terrified by a ghost in a garden. Then we explore a newsagents bothered by paranormal activity in the 1960s. In the present day we discover a secret tunnel entrance and hear rumours of a helpful spirit where the garden once bloomed. Linking all th…

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15. Weird Wanders Two: My night in York's Most Haunted Inn 1:17:00

5M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

As part of my haunted house challenge I spent the night at the Golden Fleece Hotel in York. The pub is renowned for being the most haunted pub in the city and maybe even Britain. No fewer than 15 ghosts have been reported to haunt the 17th century pub. Listen to my live recordings during the night, as well as interviews with fellow guests over brea…

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Remembering Parkland: Lessons for Curbing Mass Violence 38:38

6M ago38:38

38:38

In this episode, Renee Williams interviews Michael Haggard, managing partner of Haggard Law Firm out of Florida, in person. Michael Haggard and his firm have been representing crime victims for the last 20 years and played a major role in the cases surrounding the 2018 shooting that occurred at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, whe…

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14. Weird Wanders One: Blind George Ghost of Anstey 1:12:19

6M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

We take a short wander away from Biggleswade, over the county border into Hertfordshire in this episode. Nat Doig tells the tale of Blind George of Anstey. It's a folktale with a bit of everything, a secret tunnel, a blind fiddle player, a faithful dog, the devil, and a ghost. Nat also explores myths and legends around blindness including busting s…

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13. Ghostly Crime Part 2: Biggleswade Body Snatchers and Things That Go Bump in the Night 1:00:45

7M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

In this episode Nat Doig explores the tale of Biggleswade's body snatchers. As is often the case it turns out that the truth is stranger and more satisfying than fiction. Do the body snatchers haunt the town still? Why might the town have forgotten the most exciting part of the story, preferring instead to remember just a murky fragment of the tale…

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12. Ghostly Crime Part One: Murder Bridge, Thomas Dun and a Chat with Eerie Edinburgh 1:16:56

8M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In this bumper episode I explore why so many ghost stories and hauntings have a connection with crime or criminals. I investigate the local legend of Biggleswade's Murder Bridge, a place every school child knows not to approach. I tell you the tale of Thomas Dun, reported to be Black Tom's phantom friend or even the real Black Tom. His 800 year old…

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Dan Patterson 1:18:38

8M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by multi award winning TV producer and playwright, creator of shows including Mock The Week and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Dan Patterson! Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook:…

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Mike Sheer 54:27

8M ago54:27

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by Canadian comedian, actor and coach, Mike Sheer Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes wait…

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11. Black Tom Phantom Highwayman of Bedford 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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In this episode we explore one of Bedford's most famous hauntings. A folktale so well known it gave it's name to an area of the town. What is now a rather unassuming roundabout just north of Bedford town centre, known locally as Black Tom's Grave, was once a place of fear. Was a highwayman executed on that site? Does his restless spirit still wande…

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Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Carrie Grant 1:00:10

9M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, vocal coach, leadership coach and campaigner, Carrie Grant Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram:…

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Jew Talkin' To Me? 7th October Update with Producer Russell 23:10

9M ago23:10

23:10

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're putting out a sort of holding episode reflecting on life as a British Jew since the terrorist attacks of 7th October in which over 1200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 hostages taken …

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Creator Chat - SSN 2: Part One 18:10

9M ago18:10

18:10

Corwynn and Parker sit down to have a casual chat about the new season and what is coming up for Studio Corwynn! ——————— SUPPORT THE SHOW Website - https://corwynnrosewood.com Become A Patron - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/corwynnrosewood Merch - https://corwynnrosewood.com Instagram @studiocorwynn Email Corwynn - hello@corwynnrosewood.com One of t…

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Bonus Episode: Facing my Demons at the Black Magic Church 41:06

9M ago41:06

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Happy New Year! In this bonus episode I visit the ruin of St Mary's Old Church, Clophill. On a chilly December morning, 60 years after the ruin became notorious for black magic rituals, devil worship, vandalism, desecration and hauntings, I spend a few hours recording and photographing the site. An instance of pareidolia (seeing a figure in random …

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SSN 2: Episode 6 - ”Metamorphosis” 35:38

10M ago35:38

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SSN 2: Episode 6 - ”Metamorphosis" Robert, Jinn and Samson confront Mrs. Whittaker and try to help Victor. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a modern lens. If you're loo…

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SSN 2: Episode 5 - ”The Dagger” 37:19

10M ago37:19

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SSN 2: Episode 5 - ”The Dagger" Mayhem and danger abound as Victor and his friends take on enemies and magic at Highgate Cemetery. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a mo…

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SSN 2: Episode 4 - ”It’s Not A Heist” 39:20

10M ago39:20

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SSN 2: Episode 4 - ”It's Not A Heist" Victor and his friends sneak into Highgate Cemetery to search for the Dagger Of Anshe. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a modern l…

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SSN 2: Episode 3 - ”Afternoon in Camden” 40:15

10M ago40:15

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SSN 2: Episode 3 - ”Afternoon in Camden" Victor goes shopping with Robert in Camden Market and they try to repair their relationship. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a…

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SSN 2: Episode 2 - ”Late Night Snack” 37:45

10M ago37:45

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SSN 2 Episode 2 - ”Late Night Snack" An unexpected late night visitor causes Victor to finally confront his feelings about Robert's betrayal. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It's a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre t…

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SSN 2: Episode 1 - ”Beltane House” 50:04

10M ago50:04

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SSN 2: Episode 1 - ”Beltane House" The Season 2 premiere finds Victor, Robert, Jinn and Samson in London preparing to search for the dagger at Highgate Cemetery. Victor and Jinn struggle with their emotions after the battle at Pendragon as they get settled at their London residence, Beltane House. ———————— Corwynn Rosewood presents: ALL VAMPIRES AR…

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SEASON TWO Part One Announcement 1:28

10M ago1:28

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An update with news about Season 2 part 1! ——————— SUPPORT THE SHOW Website - https://corwynnrosewood.com Become A Patron - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/corwynnrosewood Merch - https://corwynnrosewood.com Instagram @studiocorwynn Email Corwynn - hello@corwynnrosewood.com One of the best ways to support us is to share our show! If you love All Vampi…

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10. The Ghosts of St Mary’s Old Church 1:00:30

10M ago1:00:30

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In this Christmas bonanza episode chock full of ghosts, I tell you about the many hauntings reported at St Mary's Old Church, Clophill, over the last 60 years. From Spectral beasts scaring news agents at Christmas, to a punk band who felt their haunting encounter at the church brought them bad luck, to more recent mobile phone footage of monk like …

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Tom Riglar talks automated testing and founding a 1M agency 35:23

10M ago35:23

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We're joined by Tom Riglar from Moropo, an automated testing start up dedicated to helping you test your mobile apps and products. Tom co-founded a million pound agency, Morrow, and talks about his journey into tech from the humble days of HTML and some ecommerce work, through to starting and running two successful agencies. We also talk about the …

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Simeron Taak talks freelancing, bootcamps, and her path to tech 39:29

10M ago39:29

39:29

Simeron Taak is a fulltime freelancer specialising in web design and development. She's had a great route into tech following a family background of graphic design. Simeron shares her passion for technology, talks about her route into development, design qualifications, and the challenges that freelance life brings with it. We also delve into codin…

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9. The Black Magic Church 1:07:15

11M ago1:07:15

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There's an abandoned church on a hill top at Clophill in Bedfordshire, that fuelled my nightmares as a child. In today's episode I explore the history of this notorious church that the tabloid press labelled a "black magic church" back in the 1960s. This ruined church has associations with magic, ghosts, grave robbers, the devil, desecration and de…

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Anthony Main talks agency ownership, remote culture, and how to land a role in a winning mobile app agency 45:05

11M ago45:05

45:05

On this episode we're joined by Anthony Main, founder of The Distance, a top 5 mobile app development agency in York. Anthony talks to us about his journey into tech from a CS degree to running a successful development agency for over 15 years! We chat about changes in technology and business over that 15 years, how remote work is here to stay and …

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Bonus Episode: More Big Cats of Bedfordshire and Beyond 32:01

11M ago32:01

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In this bonus episode we hear from a new witness who saw a large black cat in Bedfordshire in the 1990s. His sighting was near to the famous encounters with the beast of Silsoe which I also explore. We also catch up with Owen Staton, completing the interview started in episode 7, The Big Cat of Biggleswade and Phantom Felines. Find out more about O…

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Daniel Merriman talks about social sciences and ethics in tech 48:13

11M ago48:13

48:13

In this kick off episode of our fourth season we're joined by Daniel Merriman, an engineering manager from York. Daniel talks about his route into tech via social sciences, the impact of sociology and the human element of tech that's sometimes forgotten, and the ethics of development and tech.

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8. The Most Haunted Pub in Biggleswade 59:43

12M ago59:43

59:43

The Golden Pheasant in Biggleswade is not the town's oldest or even grandest pub, but this real ale beer house is reported to be Biggleswade's most haunted. Over the years strange phenomena and mysterious stories have built up around the establishment. I visited the pub and chatted with regulars and staff to try and get to the bottom of the hauntin…

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Miracle Meadows: How Civil Justice Uncovered Decades of Abuse at a West Virginia Boarding School 44:18

1y ago44:18

44:18

Between 1987 and 2014 countless students were abused at Miracle Meadows, a boarding school in West Virginia. These students often complained, but their complaints were repeatedly dismissed. Join Guy D’Andrea, W. Jesse Forbes, and Scott Long, the attorneys who broke this case, as they discuss what they learned through the course of this case and how…

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7. The Big Cat of Biggleswade and Phantom Felines 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

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There have been several sightings of a big cat stalking the water meadows, heaths, and back gardens of Biggleswade in the last twenty years. And they're not your usual black panther type sightings; they're more intriguing. Of course, I just had to investigate. In this episode I speak with an eye witness about the large and unusual cat they saw whil…

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6. The Potton Poisoner: Part 3 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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In this final part of the story of Sarah Dazley, the Victorian poisoner, we follow the evidence shared at William Dazley's inquest and murder trial. We unpick tricky testimony and tangled timelines in an attempt to decide if Sarah really did it. There's gossip, pills and powders, a dead pig, and a teenage pregnancy all to uncover. We hear a new gho…

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Continuing Revelations: Abuse and the Mormon Church & LDS 40:27

1y ago40:27

40:27

Not many religions are as shrouded in secrecy as the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and its progeny. This secrecy cultivates a culture that is ripe for abuse to occur. Attorney Peter Janci of Crew Janci LLP represents sexual abuse survivors including those abused by LDS and FDLS clergy and rejoins us for this episode of the podcast to discuss ho…

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5. The Potton Poisoner: Part Two 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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This is the second part of a three part story about Sarah Dazley the Potton Poisoner. This episode opens with Sarah's arrest on the banks of the Thames in London and her appearance in front of the Lord Mayor. We'll hear a late night conversation between Sarah and the women guarding over her in a Biggleswade tavern. Find out why arsenic poisoning wa…

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4. The Potton Poisoner: Part One 59:30

1y ago59:30

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On Saturday 5th August 2023 it will be 180 years since the execution of Sarah Dazley the Potton Poisoner, she was hanged outside Bedford Gaol in front of 10,000 people. The haunting of a pretty cottage ties to the story of the Potton Poisoner. A murder case that was a Victorian sensation. Scandalising a nation, and still fascinating true crime enth…

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Mara Wilson 1:12:08

1y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guest is Hollywood actor and author, Mara Wilson! Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Subscribe to our Patreon: …

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Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Russ Kane 56:06

1y ago56:06

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guest is broadcaster comedian and author, Russ Kane! Follow him on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Subscribe to our Patreon…

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Bonus Episode: Updates, News and a New Spooky Story 38:45

1y ago38:45

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A bonus episode with updates from previous episodes, a new spooky story that happened to Nat Doig earlier this year, and some news about changes to the podcast. There's also a new trailer for the next episode about the Potton Poisoner. If you haven't listened to all of our previous episode's here's some timings so you can avoid spoilers! Pound Stre…

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Mark Schiff 1:01:31

1y ago1:01:31

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guest is American comedian and author, Mark Schiff! Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Subscribe to our Patreon…

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A Word About the WGA Strike 1:52

1y ago1:52

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Clarification about our stance on the WGA strike and how that might affect future episodes of All Vampires Are Gay. Information about the WGA: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub Podcasts and the WGA Strike: https://medium.com/@wgaaudio/guidelines-for-fiction-podcasters-during-the-wga-strike-2023-43bf0bbf07a1 ——————— SUPPORT THE SHOW Website…

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