Best Hendrix Kevin Podcasts (2024)

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A Refuge for All: 100 Years of Conservation and Recreation at the Upper Mississippi Refuge 1:09:05

19m ago1:09:05

1:09:05

This year marks a major milestone, not just along the Mississippi but for conservation efforts across the United States. In June, the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In this episode, I talk with Sabrina Chandler, Refuge Manager and Hallie Shulz, Visitor Services Manager about the past, prese…

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Trouble in River City: Kevin Klinkenberg on Why So Many Communities Are Struggling 1:07:31

7d ago1:07:31

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If you’re like me, as you’ve driven along the Mississippi River, or even around the country, you’ve noticed communities that aren’t doing too well. Many of these are older urban areas, but I see plenty of small towns struggling, too. What’s going on? Isn’t this just the free market at work? To dig into this issue, I invited my brother, Kevin Klinke…

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S3 Ep.8 "You Dig Like a Dog" The 13th Warrior 1:31:32

2d ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Our intrepid podcasters venture into the frozen North, following a clan of Vikings and an Arab who are called upon to help a Nordic King under siege from an unknown enemy. A mix of the epic tale "Beowolf" and the historical account of Ahmad Ibn Fahdlan, the 13th warrior has it all. Adventure, danger, story, action, humor ... yet, despite having Ant…

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Introducing The Wild Mississippi: Your Guide to Understanding and Experiencing the Natural World of Old Man River 32:12

21d ago32:12

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For years, I’ve been visiting the places along the Mississippi and writing guidebooks about the history and culture of the towns and people. Now I’ve got something new to add to the list: a guide to the natural history of the river itself. In my new book, The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders, I describe the co…

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Crooked Old River: Trapper Haskins' Mississippi River Voyage 1:14:00

26d ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In July 2002, Trapper and Mandy Haskins set out an epic trip to row a handcrafted boat down the Mississippi. The boat performed great, but the grind of dodging industrial traffic around Baton Rouge wore them down, so they ended the trip at New Orleans. That decision turned out to be hard for Trapper to live with, so a few years later, he and his fa…

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The Fight for the Upper Mississippi: Steven Marking on Will Dilg and the Birth of a Refuge 56:50

1M ago56:50

56:50

In 1924, Will Dilg and the newly formed Izaak Walton League of America fought the proposed drainage of the lush Winneshiek Bottoms near Lansing, Iowa by lobbying for the creation of a new, unprecedented-in-scope federal refuge. In less than a year, they succeeded, and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge was born. This year…

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Flowing with Creativity: Sculptor Florence Bird and the Mississippi River 36:14

2M ago36:14

36:14

The Mississippi River has inspired artists of many stripes, including Prairie du Chien-based sculptor Florence Bird. In this episode, I talk with Bird about her path into a career as a professional artist, how she found inspiration from the Mississippi, and the details of how she goes from idea to a life-sized bronze statue. Bird is enthusiastic ab…

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BONUS Episode: TOP 5 Irish films & shows 51:29

2M ago51:29

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Daniel, Ben and Tanya list off their TOP 5 favorite Irish films, series, etc. as well as rattling off a list of honorable mentions. Join them as they explore the humor, war, troubles, and diaspora of the Emerald Isle through the unique medium of television and film. So, grab a jar of the black stuff, some rashers, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, so…

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S3 Ep7 "The Blood sucking Brady Bunch", The Lost Boys 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Daniel, Ben, and Tanya are joined by special guest, Susan Aubrey Wilde, to discuss the 1987 horror/comedy hit "The Lost Boys". They give their initial reactions to the film then and now. Gain some insight on the film through the following show segments: "I Know that Dude" where we discuss the career of one particular actor in the film. In this case…

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Eclipse 2024: Getting the Most from the Experience in Missouri and Illinois 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

On April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will make is way across North America from Texas to the Northeast. It’ll cross the Mississippi River south of St. Louis. Much of southeast Missouri and all of southern Illinois will be in the path of totality, with some places experiencing the eclipse for just over four minutes, including Trail of Tears State …

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Ripples Through Time: River Travelers Take Us to the Mississippi’s Past and Present 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

In The Log of the Easy Way, John Mathews wrote about a honeymoon trip he and his wife took in 1900. No, they didn’t relax at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica; they traveled a couple thousand miles down the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers in a homemade shantyboat. Their book is just one of many written by people who have taken a long trip on the M…

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S3 Ep.6 Films, Shows, and Songs of our Fathers 58:33

4M ago58:33

58:33

The Popped crew remember their fathers who all passed within the last two years. They reminisce on their fathers favorite, movies, television shows and music relating how their fathers either encouraged or influenced their own choices in pop culture. This show is the end-result of a long hiatus due to these deaths and a complete meltdown of Daniel'…

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S3 Ep.5 ROBOTECH: An Interview with Kevin McKeever 1:20:58

3M ago1:20:58

1:20:58

Daniel speaks to the Vice President of Marketting for Harmony Gold, Kevin McKeever about the 1985 hit anime series Robotech. Kevin covers the history of Robotech as well as that of Frank Aghrama and Carl Macek. Daniel and Kevin discuss the many products and projects that have been promised for years by Harmony Gold with Kevin welcoming fan question…

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Steering Through the Currents: Lee Hendrix's Life Working on the Mississippi River 1:14:03

3M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

What’s it like to work on a riverboat? Lee Hendrix entered riverboat work in 1972 as a deckhand, worked his way up to mate, then into the pilothouse. He has spent most of his adult life as a pilot of riverboats big and small, from tows pushing barges to elegant overnight cruise ships. In his new book, Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat…

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The River Life: Five Women Discuss Their Paths and Passions as Mississippi River Guides 1:18:59

6M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Men have dominated the world of outdoor adventuring and guiding for so long, that it’s easy to overlook the increasing presence of women in all spheres. More women now complete long-distance paddles on the Mississippi, as well as through hikes on the major trails. The world of guided paddling on the Mississippi reflects the trend. In this episode, …

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Preview 2:19

6M ago2:19

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The Storm that Took the Midwest by Surprise: Armistice Day's Deadly Blizzard 35:08

7M ago35:08

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It’s easy to take weather forecasting for granted, especially given the difficulties with producing accurate forecasts, but at least we almost never get surprised by big storms. That wasn’t true in 1940, when an unusually warm November day turned deadly. In this episode, I tell the story of the Armistice Day Blizzard, a massive storm that plowed th…

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Understanding the True Costs and Real Risks of Levees with Nicholas Pinter 1:02:44

7M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Drive anywhere along the Mississippi or most any other river and you’ll see a levee, an earthen wall that parallels the river to keep water in the main channel and out of the adjacent floodplain. In this episode, I talk with Nicholas Pinter about levees and the good and bad that has come with them. We discuss the evolution in responsibility from lo…

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Wolves in Myth and Reality with Matt Fox 1:01:14

8M ago1:01:14

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I don’t know if there’s another animal that has been simultaneously reviled and admired like wolves. We have a primal fear of them—their howls can make the bravest among us pick up their pace. But wolves also occupy a unique place in many cultural myths representing family, loyalty, and intelligence. In this episode, I talk with conservation biolog…

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Cruising the Culinary Mississippi: A Conversation with Chef Regina Charboneau 1:02:52

8M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

In this episode of the podcast, we wade into food traditions in the places along the Mississippi. Chef Regina Charboneau, a 7th generation Natchezian and author of Mississippi Current Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Down America’s Greatest River, is our guide as we talk about food traditions in places as different as Minnesota and Natchez, Mississippi…

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Cafe Connections: Finding Community and Connection Along the Great River Road 37:02

9M ago37:02

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Coffee shops, bars, diners, churches, bowling alleys—these are all important places in our social lives, so-called third places after home and work. When I’m traveling, I am drawn to them, whether I’m traveling for work or fun. They are not only great places to learn about the community, but I’ve also made new friends at many of them. In this episo…

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Navigating Stormy Waters, Part 2: General Galloway on Flood Policy 30 Years after the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993 46:43

9M ago46:43

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Welcome back! Last week, I shared the first part of my conversation with General Gerry Galloway, the person chosen by President Clinton to lead a review what happened in 1993 and what could be done to prevent such extensive damage in the future. Because our discussion ran long, I split it into two episodes. Check out the previous episode to hear th…

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Navigating Stormy Waters: General Galloway on Flood Policy 30 Years after the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993, Part 1 54:16

10M ago54:16

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In 1993, the Great Mississippi River Flood upended lives throughout the Midwest, although the greatest damage was in the Mississippi River floodplain from the Quad Cities south to around Cairo, Illinois. Thousands of people were forced into temporary shelters, and 52 people. In the aftermath of the flooding, President Clinton established a commissi…

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Swamp Whisperer: Going Deep into Honey Island with Guide Jessica Gauley 43:44

10M ago43:44

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Louisiana is known for its swamps, and for good reason. In spite of some of the associations with have with the word swamp, I find them beautiful, mysterious, and magnetic. In this episode, I talk with Jessica Gauley about a section of swamp along the Pearl River known as Honey Island. Jessica grew up with the swamp and today runs Honey Island Kaya…

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Vanishing Giants: Looking Back at the Legacy of the Great Pine Forests of the North and the Loggers who Brought Them Down 35:00

11M ago35:00

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Dense forests of white and red pine once ranged across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Tall, ancient trees that were part of a rich ecosystem well-adapted to the northern climate and one that had evolved to rely on periodic fires to stay healthy. Those trees were also highly desired by logging companies and builders who needed vast amounts of lum…

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S3 Ep4 "Whycome You Got No tattoo?" Idiocracy (2006) 1:13:00

11M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Daniel, Ben and Tanya with second time in a row special guest Tony Ukena discuss the prophetic dystopian cult comedy phenomenon by Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, Silicon Valley) where society has devolved to a point where people have become so stupid that a man who travels forward in time and is completely average …

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From Ancient to Modern: Exploring the Timeless Legacy of Canoes in North America with Mark Neuzil 1:09:20

11M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

People in North America have been getting around in canoes for thousands of years. The basic design was so perfectly engineered that we’re still using it today. In this episode, I talk with Mark Neuzil, who co-wrote “Canoes: A Natural History in North America” with Norman Sims. We talk about the basic design, variations in materials used to build t…

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Michael Anderson on Celebrating the Mississippi with River Days of Action 2023 59:27

11M ago59:27

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It’s summer, which means it’s a great time to get out on or along the Mississippi River, and this year’s version of River Days of Action is a great place to start. In this bonus episode, I talk with Michael Anderson, Director of Outreach and Education for the Mississippi River Network, about what’s happening for River Days of Action this year, why …

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S3 Ep3 "Never Trust a Dead Clown" The Game (1997) 1:20:53

12M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Join the Popped crew with their special guest Tony Ukena as they discuss the 1997 Thriller hit, The Game, starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn and more. We discuss the premise, plot complications, performances and themes of this re-imagining of a tried and true classic redemption arc. How many pops will The Game ge…

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Kimmswick Mayor Philip Stang on Living in and Managing the Historic Mississippi River Town 1:13:39

12M ago1:13:39

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What are the challenges involved with managing a small rivertown? And how does a dyed-in-the-wool Northeasterner and international business consultant end up living in a small town on the Mississippi River in the middle of America? That’s the path Philip Stang has followed to Kimmswick, Missouri, where he has served multiple terms as Mayor. In this…

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S3 Ep2 "Game Over Man, Game Over!" Aliens 1:09:53

1y ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Daniel, Ben and Tanya discuss the seminal Sci-Fi horror Classic “Aliens” 1986, Directed by James Cameron. This successful sequel film followed the lone survivor of the Nostromo Ripley, played by the extremely talented Sigourney Weaver. The gang talk about how the ensemble crew lead to a palatable storyline and the dramatic tension was ramped to ext…

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Revisiting the Legacy of the Marquette and Jolliet Expedition 350 Years On 1:15:31

1y ago1:15:31

1:15:31

On May 17, 1673—350 years ago—Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette began an epic trip from the Great Lakes through Wisconsin and down the Mississippi River, one that would prove to be enormously consequential for European colonial ambitions and for the lives of indigenous people in the region. In this episode, I talk with Michael Douglass, an…

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"If You Could Only See What I've Seen With Your Eyes" Blade Runner 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Daniel, Ben, and Tanya kick off Season 3 by travelling back in time to the year 2019 to discuss the 1982 Science Fiction thriller Cult Classic Blade Runner and it's impact on cinematic history as well as the landmark performances, visuals, music, and feel of this classic masterpiece. They talk about the important moments in the film, the ambience, …

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My Mississippi River: Five People on What the Mississippi Means to Them 42:44

1y ago42:44

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What’s your Mississippi River like? Why do you keep coming back? For many people, the Mississippi means barges and Mark Twain, but the river is so much more than that. In this episode, we hear from five people who have a strong connection with the river that doesn’t involve barges or Mark Twain: a writer and poet, a sculptor, two long-distance padd…

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BONUS Episode: A Look Back at Season 2 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

Daniel, Ben and Tanya reflect on the episodes and wonderful guests who graced their little podcast in 2022 for Season 2 of Popped! Music Everything Feels New by Evgeny Bardyuzha Lost-3246 by Dany Dory Support the Show.By Daniel

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Boundaries and Bridges 56:21

1y ago56:21

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It seems to be in our nature to draw lines that separate us from this or that. Rivers offer a convenient way for us to draw some of those lines, those boundaries, especially big rivers. In this episode, I tell a few stories about how we’ve used the Mississippi River to draw political lines, some of which didn’t quite go according to plan. (Ever won…

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Winona’s Unique Community of Floating Houses 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

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Just across the main channel of the Mississippi River from downtown Winona, Minnesota, you’ll find a unique community of folks who live intimately with the river. Dozens of boathouses line the eastern shore of Latsch Island, and many of them are home to people who live there year-round. In this episode of the Mississippi Traveler Podcast, I talk wi…

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Spring Birding Hikes... and Beer 30:22

1y ago30:22

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Spring is in the air, at least for the lower two-thirds of the Mississippi Valley. Birds are on the move already, and early spring flowers are popping up in my part of the river. With migration season just getting going, it’s a good time to talk about a few places where it’s relatively easy to appreciate all those birds on the move. In this episode…

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The Remarkable Earthworks and People of Poverty Point 58:03

1y ago58:03

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Over 3,000 years ago, a community of people who lived off the land constructed a remarkable group of earthworks that includes mounds, a plaza, and a series of C-shaped rings where they probably built houses. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Diana Greenlee about this amazing place, Poverty Point World Heritage Site. We talk about the various earthwo…

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Hidden History, Facebook Photos Group, and River-Inspired Poetry 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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If there’s one thing we love to debate, it’s history and what history we should teach and idolize. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about the history we know and why we should dig deeper into stories from the past. I also interview the founder of the Mississippi River Photos group on Facebook, Norman Schafer, and share a Mississippi River-in…

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All About Bald Eagles with Ed Hahn 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

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Bald eagles! January and February are popular months for eagle watching along the Mississippi River, as the birds congregate near open water along the river where the fishing is easy. In this episode, I go deep into the lives of bald eagles with Ed Hahn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. Go…

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"O Face Space" and the Adventure of the Swingline Stapler 1:44:40

1+ y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Daniel, Ben and Tanya clock in to review the 1999 box office flop yet CULT cable/video hit classic Office Space written and directed by Mick Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Idiocracy). Their Guest Hosts join them from the Australian based Yum Yum Podcast (YumYum5, YumYumTrek), a show where Daniel and Tanya preciously guested to discuss Babylon 5. Rache…

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Stargate SG-1 25th Anniversary Episode 1:59:49

1+ y ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Daniel, Ben and Tanya talk about the Science Fiction phenomenon Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007). Based on the film of the same name released in 1994, SG-1 picks us shortly after and expands the story and Universe greatly. Our hosts will discuss their favorite episodes, characters, villains, and a whole lot more of what made SG-1 "POP" for them. Included …

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Bonus Episode: Top 5 Vampire Films/Series 47:35

1+ y ago47:35

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Daniel, ben, and Tanya try not to SUCK too much as they list their top 5 Vampire Films/Series. What's that? You sounds sick ... are you coffin? Muahahaah ... the puns and dads jokes land with the thud of a vampire bat that accidentally changed into a wolf mid flight. There are some surprises on this list and you should listen for your own well bein…

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Jeff Grunwald on the New Madrid Earthquakes 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

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Early in the morning of December 16, 1811, residents of New Madrid, Missouri were literally shaken out of their beds. One of the largest earthquakes in United States history shocked and disoriented residents of the busy frontier town. For several weeks, earthquakes continued to tremble and terrify folks and, in the process, rearrange the land and r…

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Victoria Bradford Styrbicki on Running the Mississippi River 1:03:38

1+ y ago1:03:38

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In 2019, Victoria Bradford Styrbicki ran the length of the Mississippi River. Not content with the physical challenge of doing that, she used the run as a way to hear about people’s lives and their stories about the Mississippi River. In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Victoria about the project called Relay of Voices, about the inspiratio…

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"Brain Cloud, I knew it!" Joe Versus the Volcano 1:08:24

1+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Daniel, Ben and Tanya leap into the 1990 cult classic Joe Versus the Volcano starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Learn why this amazing little gem of a film was considered a flop in its time. Find out why you may want to question your career, life choices and LUGGAGE wisely. Remember that not everyone around you is a real person, some of them are fake…

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What If We'd Named the Mississippi Something Else? 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

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What’s in a name? Would the Mississippi sound as sweet by any other name? If Colbert had carried the day, would Mark Twain have still been inspired? Big Muddy, Old Man River, Father of Waters, we sure seem to have a hard time sticking to one name for this river. In this solo episode, I retrace the steps for how we came to use these names and why na…

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