Best Kwanzaa Podcasts (2024)

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Back to School/Work Meditation🎒✨ | A Guided Sleep Meditation for Anxiety and Overwhelm 34:26

11d ago34:26

34:26

As the new school year approaches, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. This meditation is designed to help you find calm and balance during this transition. We'll ease the worries and create a sense of confidence and security. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this session will support you in embracing the new beginni…

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Food ways to the center of the pot part 2 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

From state to state and coast to coast for the next 5 episodes Rex and chef MaQ will talk about food staples from each state. What is your state famous for? lets us know and let's talk about it. Music by Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://slip.stream/tracks/8dc04442-845f-4119-a88a-4752d9f78fc Music by Slip.stream - GUM "Later Days" - https://slip.st…

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Food ways to the center of the pot part 1 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

From state to state and coast to coast for the next 5 episodes Rex and chef MaQ will talk about food staples from each state. What is your state famous for? lets us know and let's talk about it. Music by Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://slip.stream/tracks/8dc04442-845f-4119-a88a-4752d9f78fc Music by Slip.stream - GUM "Later Days" - https://slip.st…

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S2.Ep 16- Black History: The Pulse of Black Music: Celebrating Black Music Month 9:24

3M ago9:24

9:24

Send us a text It's Black Music Month! Join us on a musical journey through some of the most popular black music genres. In this episode, Black History educator Brittany Wilkins shares snippets of instrumentals from gospel, blues, jazz, Motown, hip-hop, and contemporary music. Discover a bit of history and groove along with The Coin: Black History …

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Mudbugs 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

Who loves to eat Mudbugs. Tune in and listen to Levi and I talk about mudbugs. Support the show www.tiktok.com/@chefmaq Instagram: Insidethelunchbox patreon.com/InsidethelunchboxBy Chef MaQ

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Pots & Pans 3:53

4M ago3:53

3:53

What Style of Cookware is best, what do you use at home? is it Cast iron, ceramic, stainless steel, or aluminum. tune and listen to Chef MaQ and he tells you his thoughts. Support the show www.tiktok.com/@chefmaq Instagram: Insidethelunchbox patreon.com/InsidethelunchboxBy Chef MaQ

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CHI Sunnyside E19: Values and Culture in Self Defense, Burkina Faso Day of Customs and Traditions 1:35:09

4M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Giziribtah Debasah & Kasabez Maakmaah In this special live episode, we cover Burkina Faso's new national holiday, the Day of Customs and Traditions. We cover the transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traore's historic visit to the National Culture Museum in the nation's c…

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CHI Sunnyside E20: Community Violence Intervention & Victim Services w Institute for Nonviolence 1:27:47

4M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh & Giziribtah Debasah Guests: Orion Meadows & Shunda Collins In our final interview in our Community Defense series, we speak to two members of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) a non-profit organization working in community violence intervention and…

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SZN 3: Ep. 19 | Narcissism in a Nutshell: What's It Like to Deal With One? 39:21

4M ago39:21

39:21

TMP's co-hosts Shirlz & Arielle Ryan are back, finally on YouTube! Drop episodes bi-weekly. #Subscribe to our channel -- The Millenni-HER Podcast. Everyone displays variously mild narcissistic traits, but how far can a person go before showing signs of narcissistic personality disorder? This week's episode will discuss: 1. How to spot a NARC/Gaslig…

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CHI Sunnyside E17: Human Sex Trafficking, Missing Girls, Migrant Crisis w Ameera Pernebsati 1:11:30

5M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Host: Kasabez Maakmaah Guest: Ameera Pernebsati In this episode, we touch on the tragic trend of disappearing girls in Chicago and tie it into the worldwide pandemic of human trafficking. Topics include: Dangers faced by migrants around the world in search of a "better life" in th…

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CHI Sunnyside E18: Violence Interrupters & the Legacy of Chicago Activism w Ameena Matthews 1:31:36

5M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Giziribtah Debasah & Nehez Meniooh Guests: Dr. Ameena Matthews We continue our series on community protection with a daughter of Chicago Royalty when it comes to street organization. Dr. Ameena Matthews is a mother, political activist and violence interrupter. During the ep…

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CHI Sunnyside E16: Kwanzaa Revisited, Self-Defense & Survival Training w Nubian Malik & Osei Sankara 2:50:07

5M ago2:50:07

2:50:07

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh & Kasabez Maakmaah Guests: Nubian Malik & Osei Sankara of the Chicago Bolozi Wazee This is a special LIVE episode to give our guests an unfiltered opportunity to express the value of Kwanzaa. We will also speak on their work in self-defense and survival traini…

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Meditation for Endless Thoughts🌀 | Guided Sleep Meditation 23:14

5M ago23:14

23:14

This meditation is designed for those moments when you cannot turn your brain off, as thoughts multiply and weigh heavily on your mental well-being. We invite you to listen deeply and allow these thoughts in without resistance, whether they're driven by curiosity, worry, or a mixture of both. Join us as we explore managing and understanding our min…

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S2.Ep 15-How Environmental Racism impacts Communities of Color 8:17

5M ago8:17

8:17

Send us a text Though air is invisible, we all depend on it for life. This Earth Day, join black history educator Brittany Wilkins as she illuminates the environmental challenges facing a community in Mobile, Alabama. Africatown, founded by free slaves who arrived in the United States on the last slave ship, holds a crucial place in black history. …

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Beer During Chow Time 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

Come enjoy a nice cold one with us, as we talking about what types of beers pair well with different cuisine. We also visited out local VFW to support the military vets during their chili cook off. Lets just say Chef MaQ learned that saltine crackers can be consumed with a spoon. Tune in and find out . Music by Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://sli…

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🔒 [Bonus] Masterclass-Exploring African History Through Seven Disciplines 9:38

6M ago9:38

9:38

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Embark on an enlightening journey with black history educator Brittany Wilkins as she leads us through the corridors of African history in The Coin: Black History on the Other Side exclusive masterclass. Delve deeper beneath the surface to unveil a new perspective on African history, enriched with a multidisci…

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S2.Ep-14 Bob Marley His Life & Legacy 10:21

6M ago10:21

10:21

Send us a text Join Black history educator Brittany Wilkins as she delves into the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the iconic reggae legend, Bob Marley. In this captivating episode of "The Coin: Black History on the Other Side," Brittany intricately weaves together the narrative of Bob Marley's meteoric rise to fame, exploring the profoun…

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School Lunches 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

My son came home one day and said. " the school lunch at our school dad is horrible". Let's find out why my sons school lunch sucks. Tune in as Levi and I talk about school lunches. Music b y Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://slip.stream/tracks/8dc04442-845f-4119-a88a-4752d9f78fce Music by Slip.stream - GUM "Later Days" - https://slip.stream/tracks…

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What Do We Need? | A National Women's History Month Meditation 👑 28:18

6M ago28:18

28:18

This meditation is for National Women's History Month. As women, we are constantly giving back and pouring into others. This meditation will help us pour back into ourselves. We deserve to pay more attention and be more intuned with our inner worlds. We deserve to validate our inner turmoil. We deserve to honor and communicate with our bodies. Spon…

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Black History Month Celebration Meditation - A Celebration of US! 28:47

7M ago28:47

28:47

A meditation of celebration for Black HIstory Month inspired by Bell Hooks Let's meditate on the fact that we deserve to be celebbrated as a people. We deserve to have curiosity of self. We deserve to purse the joys of our heart. We deserve to fight for what a believe in. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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CHI Sunnyside E15: Community Patrol, Protection & Policing w Marquinn McDonald of Watchguard Chicago 1:57:03

7M ago1:57:03

1:57:03

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Kasabez Maakmaah, Giziribtah Debasah & Nehez Meniooh Guests: Marquinn McDonald We start our new series on community protection with Marquinn McDonald of Watchguard Chicago. McDonald is a master of self-defense. Studying and teaching martial arts as well as competing in mart…

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I AM BLACK HISTORY 2:36

7M ago2:36

2:36

Send us a text Join Brittany Wilkins in this compelling monologue she drives the culture forward by reclaiming a lost history. Answering a divine calling, she passionately teaches this generation a lesser-known narrative of black history. Through her ministry, she endeavors to bridge the gap between African American history and culture, shaping a m…

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CHI Sunnyside E14: Survival of the Mission, Celebrating 25 Years w Nekhitem Kamenthu 1:23:51

7M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah Guest: Nekhitem Kamenthu, Executive Director of The Earth Center In this continuation of our commemoriation of 25 years of the Kebtah mission in the West, we speak with our Executive Director, Nekhitem Kamenthu. We talk a…

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What not to bring to a potluck 31:14

7M ago31:14

31:14

Come tune in as we talk about what not to bring to a potluck. Music by Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://slip.stream/tracks/8dc04442-845f-4119-a88a-4752d9f78fce Music by Slip.stream - GUM "Later Days" - https://slip.stream/tracks/eb9e0d55-b8e0-4463-a01c-47b54aee6ad8 Music by Slip.stream - Eazy "Another Day, Another Dollar" - https://slip.stream/tra…

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CHI Sunnyside E13: Medical System Incompetence, Pandemic in Africa, Climate Change, Healthcare Recap 1:06:41

8M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh & Kasabez Maakmaah In this final installment of our series on health and healing your hosts bring the topic to a close with some poignant analysis.By The Earth Center

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Finger Foods! 28:05

8M ago28:05

28:05

Chef Mac and Leviticus debate what is and isn't a finger food. 2024 starting off with a bang. Is popcorn finger food? Introducing our new Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52800128 Music by Slip.stream - "Nearest" - https://slip.stream/tracks/8dc04442-845f-4119-a88a-4752d9f78fce Music by Slip.stream - GUM "Later Days" - https://slip.stream/tracks/eb9e0d5…

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Distinguish Your Identity from Your Profession: Insights from my 20s pt2 | By The Emphatic Truth 24:34

8M ago24:34

24:34

"Unlocking the keys to a purpose-driven life: Learn why distinguishing your job from your work is the key to fulfillment and reaching your full potential. Join us on [Podcast Name] as we explore the journey of aligning priorities with life goals. 🎙️✨ Check out Episode 1 if you haven't had a chance to yet, and dive deeper into the topic by reading t…

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CHI Sunnyside E12: Food Deserts, Sovereignty, Ghana, Food Co-ops & Repatriation w Cicely McClennon 2:02:09

8M ago2:02:09

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Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh & Kasabez Maakmaah Guest: Cicely McClennon In our final interview in our series on health resources, we turn our attention to food. Our guest this time is Cicely McClennon. Cicely is a long time activist and organizer for revolutionary struggle. Her focus has …

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S2.Ep 13-Pioneering the Discovery of Africa's Rich Heritage 7:55

8M ago7:55

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Send us a text In this episode join Black history educator Brittany Wilkins as she pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Dr. Ivan Van Sertima a pivotal figure in reconstructing African history from the shadows of colonialism ruins. Explore the profound impact of Dr. Sertima's contributions and relentless effort to illuminate the richness of Africa…

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CHI Sunnyside E11: Spiritual & Psychological Warfare with Dr. Obari Cartman, ABPSI Chicago 1:37:13

8M ago1:37:13

1:37:13

Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah Guests: Dr. Obari Cartman We continue our series on healing resources with an episode on mental health. We talk to a leading African-centered mental health practitioner, Dr. Obari Adéye Cartman. Dr. Cartman Is the former …

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Bring Balance into 2024 - Releasing Emotional Baggage from 2023 | A New Years Meditation 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

Embark on a transformative journey in this meditation episode as you delve into the essence of 2023. Explore the emotions, challenges, and memories of the past year, addressing them with mindful awareness. Release the burdens you've carried, visualizing each emotion as a weight lifted with every breath. Experience the liberation of letting go. Spon…

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Seek Guidance & Embrace Learning: Insights from my 20s pt1 21:43

8M ago21:43

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In this episode, I emphasize the importance of seeking guidance and embracing continuous learning. I share my experience of facing financial constraints in my early 20s but being determined to learn through various means, including the internet, library, and YouTube. I stress the value of creating a support system with peers, university staff, and …

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CHI Sunnyside E10: Decoding Kwanzaa, its 7 Principles, Swahili & Controversial Origins 2:01:05

8M ago2:01:05

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Get in touch with us. We love to hear from you! Chicagosunnyside.net Hosts: Nehez Meniooh and Giziribtah Debasah Field Correspondent: Kasabez Maakmaah Guests: Menkaseb Pernebsati, Z’wadji Merutepiaou, Cashus D, Nubian Malik, Kwabena Rasuli, Joshua Akrun, Nicholas Brooks-Bey & Anthany Michael Kwanzaa Presenters: Osei & Anita Andrews-Hutchinson, Gimb…

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Imani - Crown Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 7 18:24

9M ago18:24

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Imani means Faith. To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. The principle states that faith in ourselves is key, faith in our capacity as humans to live righteously, and be supportive and caring of each other and to be responsible for each other. Ase. Foll…

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Kuumba - Third Eye Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 6 16:32

9M ago16:32

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Kuumba means Creativity. To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Ase. Follow us on IG for journaling prompts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soulsistassleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.ausha.co Sleephones - https://…

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Nia - Throat Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 5 13:16

9M ago13:16

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Nia means Purpose. To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Ase. Follow us on IG for journaling prompts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soulsistassleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.ausha.co Sleephones - https://w…

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Ujamaa - Heart Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 4 14:32

9M ago14:32

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Ujamaa means Cooperative Economics. To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Circulate our wealth locally and within our communities, so we can build stronger and sustainable communities for our people! Kwanzaa Resources: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Sponsor: Ausha - https://www.a…

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[Bonus Episode]: Unveiling the Legacy of Cheik Anta Diop-Architect of African Civilization 8:20

9M ago8:20

8:20

Send us a text In this episode, Black history educator Brittany Wilkins explores Cheik Anta Diop's early life and education, tracing the roots of his intellectual journey. From his doctoral thesis, "Nations nègres et culture," to his extensive research on African contributions to science and civilization, Diop's work has left an enduring impact on …

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Ujima - Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 3 12:01

9M ago12:01

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Ujima means Collective Work and Responsibility. To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. The Sacral Chakra is located below the naval and is associated with the kidneys. This chakra is all about sexual energy, creativity, and honoring and taking care of our em…

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Kujichagulia - Sacral Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 2 26:16

9M ago26:16

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Kujichagulia means Self Determination. KUJICHAGULIA - "To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves." The Sacral Chakra is located below the naval and is associated with the kidneys. This chakra is all about sexual energy, creativity, and honoring and taking care of our emotional self which I think is an importa…

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Umoja - Root Chakra Meditation ❤️💛💚🖤 | Kwanzaa Meditation | Day 1 23:39

9M ago23:39

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Umoja - Unity - Togetherness : To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. We will also be connecting with our root chakra. The Root Chakra located at the bottom of the spine helps us to feel grounded, connected and safe within our bodies and within the Earth. Where can we open up to more unity in our lives? Sponsor…

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S2.Ep12-Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Unity 8:44

9M ago8:44

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Send us a text In this episode, Black history educator Brittany Wilkins, delves into the rich tapestry of African heritage through the lens of the Kwanzaa holiday. Explore the captivating history, delve into the foundational pillars, and unravel the guiding principles that make Kwanzaa a celebration of culture, unity, and resilience. Join us for an…

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TMP's Holiday Special: Adults Experiencing Kwanzaa, X-Mas & NYE 54:13

9M ago54:13

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What’s your favorite holiday? Should Kwanzaa be celebrated amongst black families or should we cancel it? Please join The Millenni-Her Podcast and guests, hosts of The Real Mama Pod to bring and foster Holiday Cheer and claiming new sights for the New Year. What are some traditions you grew up with and do you plan on passing it down to your family?…

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Christmas Meditation - Tapping into Joy and Gratitude🎄 23:53

9M ago23:53

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This Christmas Meditation will help you discover joy during this holiday szn. We will explore the true essence of Christmas uncover methods to overcome holiday stressors hindering joy and embrace gratitude amidst challenges. This visualization and affirmation meditation will help us feel that joy amd pain can coexist. Join us to breathe, reflect, a…

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DAY TWENTY FIVE - The Daily Santa Podcast - Say Thank You, Ideas on What to do on your holidays, A Christmas Quiz and more 34:17

9M ago34:17

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DAY TWENTY FIVE - Say Thank You, Ideas on What to do on your holidays, A Christmas Quiz and more We have some great ideas of things to do as a family over the holidays!and we focus on the word "thank you"Thank you for being here with us for all 25 days of the Daily Santa Podcast! Stay tuned for more future updates at https://dailysantapodcast.com/T…

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DAY TWENTY FOUR - The Daily Santa Podcast - It's Christmas Eve, Time to Celebrate You, Santa News and more! 19:15

9M ago19:15

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DAY TWENTY FOUR - It's Christmas Eve, Time to Celebrate You, Santa News and more! Here we are on Day 24 of the Daily Santa Podcast For the past 23 days we have put out a challenge - for you to do something that will add your name to Santa’s nice list, We have even talked about what happens if you make a mistake - we all make mistakes! Yes, even San…

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DAY TWENTY THREE - The Daily Santa Podcast - Keep Trying, Never Give Up, Reindeer Facts, An Interesting Voice Message and more 18:16

9M ago18:16

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DAY TWENTY THREE - Keep Trying, Never Give Up, Reindeer Facts, An Interesting Voice Message and more Welcome back to the Daily Santa Podcast! We are getting close to the end of our 25 daily podcast run! Are you excited? We are talking about never fiving up - keep trying! Santa knows how hard you try, and we want to encourage everyone to do their be…

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DAY TWENTY TWO - The Daily Santa Podcast - Making Mistakes, Selfie on the street, famous mistakes, Santa's Nice List and more 17:12

9M ago17:12

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DAY TWENTY TWO - Making Mistakes, Selfie on the street, famous mistakes, Santa's Nice List and more Mistakes are not funSo, how can we help kids embrace mistakes?Mistakes can teach you so much,We can improve or what we shouldn’t do again.Life is full of mistakes and learning from themWhen we were learning to walk, we fell down many times.It took ti…

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DAY TWENTY ONE - The Daily Santa Podcast - Be Friendly, Happy Kwanzaa, A Special Press Conference, and more 14:28

9M ago14:28

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DAY TWENTY ONE - Be Friendly, Happy Kwanzaa, A Special Press Conference, and more Welcome back to Day 21 - we are happy to have you back again! Big news announcement today on the show, we talk about the special Kwanzaa Celebrations and we look at being a friend to others Welcome to the Daily Santa Podcast - this is Day 21 This is the podcast where …

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DAY TWENTY - The Daily Santa Podcast - Give First, Happy Hanukkah, Merry GIVE-mas, Santa news and more 13:07

9M ago13:07

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DAY TWENTY - Give First, Happy Hanukkah, Merry GIVE-mas, Santa news and more Welcome to the podcast! We are on Day 20 - this is going by really fast! Our topic today covers Giving to Others Today we look at giving to others being a giving person is very special Christmas can be a time of great excitement and mystery We can't wait to see the gifts p…

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