Best Johnny Fell Podcasts (2024)

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Thomas Barfield: Time to break up Afghanistan? (Part 1) 56:50

29m ago56:50

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Send us a Text Message. Professor Thomas Barfield is one of the preeminent experts on Afghanistan, having spent over five decades studying and writing on the country. He is the author of 'Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History' and 'Shadow Empires,' among many others. In this interview, he talks about traveling around Afghanistan for the fir…

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Artemis Akbary: The costs of being gay in Afghanistan 1:03:23

14d ago1:03:23

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Send us a Text Message. Artemis Akbary is an LGBTIQ rights activist and the co-founder and Executive Director of the Afghan LGBT Organization (ALO), and a producer/presenter at Radio Ranginkaman. They have spoken and campaigned at various international gatherings about the plight of the LGBTIQ community in Afghanistan. In this moving interview, Art…

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College Rugby at its Finest (ft. John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning) 28:20

17d ago28:20

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The 2024 CRC's did not disappoint. A uniquely American tournament format featured a "win and advance" style of bracket, and the excitement that came with the high stakes was exhilarating. Premier Division - 1st Place: Wheeling Back in January, Aaron Juma and Joe Iye led the Great Lakes NCR all star team to a cup final in Round Rock Texas. The two p…

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Thomas Ruttig: The untold story of Germany in Afghanistan (Part 2) 47:03

21d ago47:03

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Send us a Text Message. Thomas Ruttig is a co-founder of the Afghanistan Analysts Network. He has worked on and in Afghanistan since he graduated in Afghan Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin in 1985: as an East German (GDR) diplomat, including at the GDR Embassy in Kabul (1985-89), as political affairs officer for two United Nations missions …

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Thomas Ruttig: The untold story of Germany in Afghanistan (Part 1) 43:56

28d ago43:56

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Send us a Text Message. Thomas Ruttig is a co-founder of the Afghanistan Analysts Network. He has worked on and in Afghanistan since he graduated in Afghan Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin in 1985: as an East German (GDR) diplomat, including at the GDR Embassy in Kabul (1985-89), as political affairs officer for two United Nations missions …

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Fereshta Abbasi: I am lucky to be alive 1:09:25

1M ago1:09:25

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Send us a Text Message. Fereshta Abbasi is the Afghanistan Researcher at Human Rights Watch and a Chevening Scholar. Born a refugee in Iran, she was taken to Afghanistan as a child, where she pursued her education, eventually becoming a lawyer. In this interview, she shares her remarkable story and inspirational achievements. Subscribe through “Sup…

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Llewelyn Morgan: The Buddhas of Bamiyan 1:06:43

1M ago1:06:43

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Send us a Text Message. Llewelyn Morgan is a professor of Classics at the University of Oxford. He is the author of "The Buddhas of Bamiyan", a book that explores the long and complex history of the Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, and their eventual destruction in 2001. Professor Morgan has written extensively on Afghanistan, and in this in…

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Franz-Michael Mellbin: Afghans were not good allies 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

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Send us a Text Message. Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin is a former EU Special Representative and Danish ambassador in Afghanistan. He played a central role in the implementation of the Danish and EU efforts in Afghanistan, from September 11, 2001, until the evacuation from Kabul. He assisted the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations with the pl…

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Andrew Quilty: Kabul was my hometown 1:14:56

2M ago1:14:56

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew Quilty is a multi-award-winning Australian photojournalist and the author of "August in Kabul". He lived and worked in Afghanistan for almost a decade, capturing and covering the country's stories. His work has been published globally. He was in Kabul the day the Taliban arrived in August 2021, riding his motorcycle a…

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FreeJacks Tripped and Fell (ft. Bozo6 of the Jacks Rangers) 29:28

2M ago29:28

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After winning 14 straight, the defending champs lost at the death in their home opener against rival Old Glory D.C. Jason Robertson was clutch down the stretch and drilled the game winning kick with no time on the clock. It was truly a game winning conversion (they were down 1, not tied), and it silenced a rowdy crowd in Quincy. Not only did Robert…

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Utah Warriors #UnleashYourInnerWarrior 8:30

2M ago8:30

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Historical Record: 32-42-3Week 1 Result: 22-15 loss to HoustonSkinny: The Utah Warriors have always been an MLR staple. There's no prettier backdrop than the snow kissed mountains just west of Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman Utah. The Warriors will be missing legend Lance Williams as he pursues Olympic dreams with the Eagle 7's, but they won't lack …

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Seattle Seawolves #TheHuntForNumber3 9:17

2M ago9:17

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Historical Record: 43-33-1Week 1 Result: 25-19 win against San DiegoSkinny: The Orcas in the Pacific Northwest have been known to be some of the most intelligent hunters in the ocean. The rugby team also knows how to hunt down playoff appearances and has posted a 7-2 playoff record over their history. They have only missed the playoffs once in 2021…

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San Diego Legion #LeGenerationX 9:42

2M ago9:42

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Historical Record: 51-25-1Week 1 Result: 25-19 loss to SeattleSkinny: The team may have some of the last Generation X professional rugby players on the squad, but don't forget that age is just a number. After all, 40's are the new 30's, right? Ma'a Nonu and Matt Giteau want nothing more than the MLR Shield and won't stop until it reaches the sunny …

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Pashtana Durrani: Afghanistan is not accepting its daughters 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

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Send us a Text Message. Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Pashtana Durrani is an Afghan human rights activist and the founder of LEARN Afghanistan, an NGO through which she runs undercover schools across the country. In this interview, she talks about her life and work. Her book, "Last to Eat, Last to Learn", is out now. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https…

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Rugby FCLA #BlueOaks 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Historical Record: 0-0Week 1 Result: 32-29 loss vs. DallasSkinny: Atlanta packs up and moves to the sunny hills of Los Angeles. Coach Steve Brett brings with him the core of the players that won a fair share of games as the RATLers. But just like the phoenix who rose from the ashes, Rugby FCLA arises with vibrant colors! The royal blue and tinge of…

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Houston SaberCats #CatScratchFever 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Historical Record: 29-48 (5.5 Seasons)Week 1 Result: 22-15 win over UtahSkinny: After a tough couple years of predominantly losing, it seems like Houston has turned a corner (or a roundabout?) ... Coach Pote Human ain't taking no guff from opposing teams, and has delivered the squad to playoffs in back to back years.... only to be ousted by Seattle…

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Dallas Jackals #JackalAllTrades 8:06

2M ago8:06

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Historical Record: 2-30 (2 Seasons)Week 1 Result: 32-29 win over Rugby FC Los AngelesSkinny: So Dallas hasn't been great so far ... no better time than now for a change. Sam Golla may be the best draft pick since the inception of the collegiate draft. The #JackalAllTrades already earned his way onto the Eagles and is now a Jackal Co-Capt. too. A we…

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Old Glory DC #OGMD 5:33

2M ago5:33

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Historical Record: 20-31-2 (3.5 Seasons)Week 1 Result: 18-6 loss to NOLA GoldSkinny: Moving on from Segra Field is a definite win. While the new pitch is still a ways out there, it boasts a beautiful grass surface with an accurately sized bowl for 5k fans. It's their 3rd venue since inception and they've finally checked off all three parts of the D…

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NOLA Gold #NawlThatGlittersIsGold 6:35

2M ago6:35

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Historical Record: 36-40-1 (5.5 Seasons)Week 1 Result: 18-6 win over Old Glory DCSkinny: NOLA in a big year as they look to not only make the playoffs, but host a match in July. They have the glitz and glamour to get there, but after white knuckle defensive performance against OGDC down in the Gold Mine, it just might be DEFENSE that sees them thro…

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New England FreeJacks #RepeatOrDie 7:10

2M ago7:10

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Historical Record: 38-15 (3.5 Seasons)Week 1 Result: 46-13 win over AnthemSkinny: Reigning Champs, and currently riding a 13 game winning streak dating back to April of 2023. There is no hotter team in the MLR so surely the pressure is on to repeat as champions. With Fort Quincy as host to the best stadium environment on the East Coast, teams will …

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Miami Sharks #ArgentinaNorth 7:47

2M ago7:47

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Historical Record: 0-0Week 1 Result: 23-19 Loss to ChicagoSkinny: What's sexier than buying a professional franchise in a destination city and branding it pink? Sounds like our late Giltinis, but this squad has an ownership group (see above) that isn't fucking around. You don't wear those tinted shades to a media event and not make a splash! With a…

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Chicago Hounds #ReleaseTheHounds 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Historical Record: 3-13 (1 Season)Week 1 Result: 23-19 win over MiamiSkinny: Chicago has the weapons to do some damage in the East. They absorbed talent from New York and have a total of 16 Internationally capped players. How do you follow up a season with a lot of losses? By winning. It's also important they grow their fan base in year 2 and put m…

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Anthem Rugby Carolinas #Nueroplasticity 8:53

2M ago8:53

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Historical Record: 0-0Week 1 Result: 46-13 Loss to New England Free JacksSkinny: This team was put together in the final minutes of the offseason. Any wins would be outstanding considering the short timeline they were put together. World Rugby has agreed to fund the team for four years, and shows a commitment to a partnership between MLR, USA Rugby…

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Death, Survival & Rebirth - MLR 2024 5:08

3M ago5:08

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Two teams folded (for now). One team packed up and relocated to the sunny hills of L.A. Another new team in the Queen City with a focus on young American MLR minutes. After Glendale came and went, followed by Gilly-Gate, did anyone actually think the MLR Front Office timeline could get any wackier?Yet here we are. Year 7 loading and the shield has …

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Question Time: Your questions answered! 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this first Q&A episode, I attempt to answer some of your questions... 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy service with more over 34,000 professional therapists. ➼ BetterHelp.com/TheAfgPod Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Emai…

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Zahra Nader: My mother begged schools to let me in 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Send us a Text Message. Born in Bamiyan, Zahra Nader is an award-winning journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Zan Times, a media outlet focused on women and marginalised communities in Afghanistan. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, her struggles as a refugee in Iran, her life in Kabul and Canada, her experiences, and her dreams for…

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Sima Samar: I have three strikes against me 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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Send us a Text Message. Renowned for her decades of humanitarian work, providing health and education services to millions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Sima Samar discusses her extraordinary life journey in this interview. She talks about her origins in a village in Hazarajat and her rise to become a globally recognised physician, activist, and pol…

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Craig Whitlock: America and the lies of the Afghan War 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

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Send us a Text Message. Craig Whitlock is an investigative journalist at The Washington Post and the author of 'The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War'. The book, which offers a comprehensive examination of the deceptions, shortcomings, missteps, and misguided policies that characterised America's defeat in Afghanistan. In this intervi…

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Mir Tamim Ansary: I will never see Afghanistan again 1:05:35

4M ago1:05:35

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Send us a Text Message. Mir Tamim Ansary is an Afghan-American author who left Afghanistan in the early 1960s. He has written many books, including "West of Kabul, East of New York", "Games Without Rules", "Destiny Disrupted: A History of The World Through Islamic Eyes" and "The Invention of Tomorrow". In this interview he talks about his childhood…

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Larisa Brown: The Gardner of Lashkar Gah 37:31

4M ago37:31

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Send us a Text Message. Larisa Brown is a British journalist and author. She is currently the defence editor at The Times newspaper. In this interview, she talks about her book, The Gardener of Lashkar Gah, which tells the extraordinary story of Shaista Gul, a man who worked at a British military base in Helmand as a gardener, and his son, Jamal, w…

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Tobias Ellwood: We should engage with the Taliban in Kabul 46:36

4M ago46:36

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Send us a Text Message. Tobias Ellwood is a Conservative member of the British Parliament and a former chair of the House of Commons' Defence Select Committee. In July 2023, he visited Afghanistan, following which he called for engagement with the Taliban, causing an uproar, with many criticising his stance. As a result, he resigned as chair of the…

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"The Cask of Amontillado" - Edgar Allan Poe | Ft. Dr. Torment 19:12

4M ago19:12

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A slighted man bitterly vows revenge against his rival. What did he do? None can say. One thing is for certain, never insult a Montresor. Nemo me Impune Lacessit. By Edgar Allan Poe. Special thanks to Dr. Torment as "Fortunato" ► Credits: - https://everydayeldritch.com/2024/01/13/the-cask-of-amontillado-by-edgar-allan-poe-ft-dr-torment/ 📖 Read with…

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Heather Barr: How dare we give up on Afghan women and girls 59:45

4M ago59:45

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Send us a Text Message. Heather Barr is associate director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. She worked in Afghanistan for over a decade for the UN and Human Rights Watch. In this interview she reflects on her time in the country, her work and views on the current situation. 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. …

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Wendy Chamberlain MP: There are concerns Afghanistan is growing the next generation of terrorists 25:30

4M ago25:30

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Send us a Text Message. Wendy Chamberlain MP is a Liberal Democrat member of the British parliament. She is the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Afghan Women and Girls and has been a strong voice for the cause of women and girls in Afghanistan. In this interview she talks about her work on Afghanistan, her views and concerns. Suppo…

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Johnny Mercer MP: Afghanistan is deeply intoxicating 37:13

5M ago37:13

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Send us a Text Message. Johnny Mercer is Britain's Minister for Veterans' Affairs. He served three tours in Afghanistan as an army officer. In this interview, he talks about his time in Afghanistan, his views on the Taliban and the current situation in the country and stories of fighting the group in Helmand. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi …

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David Loyn: Engagement has failed, the West should support alternatives to the Taliban 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

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Send us a Text Message. David Loyn is a renowned British journalist and author who specialises in Afghanistan, with decades of experience in the country and the region as a BBC correspondent. He worked as an advisor to Ashraf Ghani's government for a year after leaving the BBC. In this interview, he shares his insights, analysis, and thoughts on th…

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Charlie Herbert: Persecution of the Hazaras is the untold story of Afghanistan 1:02:54

5M ago1:02:54

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Send us a Text Message. Major General Charlie Herbert served multiple tours in Afghanistan and led British forces in Helmand province. He also served in other capacities, working with Afghan government ministries and leaders. In this interview, he shares his insights, thoughts, and stories about what happened during the 20-year Western involvement …

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"The Horla (Finale)" - Guy de Maupassant 7:19

6M ago7:19

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The time has come! Quick, before we lose our nerve. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/12/03/the-horla-finale/

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"The Horla (Part 5)" - Guy de Maupassant 13:56

6M ago13:56

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I know who you are... what you want... I won't make it easy for you. When the time comes, be ready. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/12/03/the-horla-part-5/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.

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Stephan Jensen: I cried in an Oslo cafe when Kabul fell to the Taliban 1:02:14

6M ago1:02:14

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Send us a Text Message. Stephan Jensen is a former Norwegian army officer who served in Afghanistan's northern provinces of Faryab and Balkh (Mazar-i-Sharif). Currently, he is working on a book detailing the history of the War in Afghanistan. In this interview, Jensen discusses his experiences during his time in the country, provides an analysis of…

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"The Horla (Part 4)" - Guy de Maupassant 17:11

6M ago17:11

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Ok... I definitely did not just see that happen! Maybe I should go away again, but something keeps me here... Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-4/

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"The Horla (Part 3)" - Guy de Maupassant 14:39

6M ago14:39

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Ah, Paris, the city of light, love, and paranormal experiences... On second thought, I think I felt better at home. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-3/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.

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"The Horla (Part 2)" - Guy de Maupassant 10:43

6M ago10:43

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After some unsettling experiences, a trip to Mont Saint-Michel is the perfect getaway. Is it enough to restore one's troubled mind, or could there be more to these strange sensations? Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-2/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experienc…

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"The Horla (Part 1)" - Guy de Maupassant 12:15

6M ago12:15

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Ever thought of the terror of the invisible world and the limitation of our senses? Delve into the mystery and psychological struggle of "The Horla," by Guy De Maupassant. Credits: https://everydayeldritch.com/2023/11/29/the-horla-part-1/ Want a version without sound or music? Listen on YouTube for a more traditional audiobook experience.…

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Dr Habiba Sarabi: We must rely on our own abilities to change Afghanistan 1:10:50

6M ago1:10:50

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Send us a Text Message. Dr Habiba Sarabi is the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Afghanistan and was the first woman to hold a governorship in the country, serving as the governor of Bamiyan Province. She was also a part of the delegation negotiating with the Taliban before the group's return to power in August 2021. In this interview she talk…

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Jason Criss Howk: Time is running out for Afghanistan 54:41

6M ago54:41

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Send us a Text Message. Jason Criss Howk has spent 21 years focused on Afghanistan in defence, diplomacy, academic, humanitarian, and intelligence roles. He is the director of Global Friends of Afghanistan, a frequently published writer, and guest lectures at American University and the USMC War College. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music…

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Mohsin Dawar: Pashtuns who support the Taliban are harming Afghanistan 51:34

6M ago51:34

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Send us a Text Message. Mohsin Dawar is a Pakistani politician who leads the political party called the National Democratic Movement. He previously served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 to August 2023. Dawar has been a staunch critic of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, accusing them of being proxies of the…

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Fawzia Koofi: My bags are still packed 1:00:41

7M ago1:00:41

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Send us a Text Message. Fawzia Koofi has been a prominent figure in Afghanistan's politics and a women's rights activist. She served a member and the first female Deputy Speaker of parliament before the Taliban's recapture of the country. In this interview she talks about her childhood, life in politics, negotiating with the Taliban and leaving Afg…

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Refugees in Indonesia: Betrayed and forgotten 55:53

7M ago55:53

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Send us a Text Message. Hussain Shah Rezai fled Afghanistan when he was a teenager almost ten years ago. He is one of over ten thousand refugees from Afghanistan stuck in appalling and inhumane conditions in Indonesia. In this episode, Hussain tells his and their story. Hussain on X: @HussainS_Rezaie Warning: This episode contains a discussion on m…

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Sir Laurie Bristow: We are utterly wrong to think Afghanistan's story is over 1:02:08

7M ago1:02:08

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Send us a Text Message. Sir Laurie Bristow was the British ambassador to Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. In this interview, he talks about living and working through those chaotic days, the factors leading to them, and what he thinks about the situation in the country now. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Da…

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