Best Mary Macleod Podcasts (2024)

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Audio from June 12th, with Grady Hendrix & Bracken MacLeod 51:29

4d ago51:29

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on June 12, 2024, with guests Grady Hendrix & Bracken MacLeod. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is the New York Times-bestselling author of How To Sell a Haunted House, The Final Girl Support Group, My Best Friend’s…

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Leslie Crewe with a new summer read 11:36

9d ago11:36

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"Death and Other Inconveniences" has sparks of seriousness and comedy. Leslie Crewe speaks about learning new things once you reach a certain age and learning how to be yourself, alone.

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Mamma Mia at the Savoy 11:39

15d ago11:39

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Joshua Sotelo, Pelumi Adedoyin, and Heather Kerr are all a part of the cast of Mamma Mia, happening at the Savoy Theatre. They speak about what got them into acting and singing.

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New Music from Gearl 24:08

15d ago24:08

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Eskasoni rapper, Gearl, talks about his new music. He released a new album in March called Stone Tape Theory and another album in May called Gearl Ji'j.

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‘A girl, her Gramma and the Shore!’ by Charlene Graham 9:32

25d ago9:32

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Charlene Graham wrote a children's book inspired by time spent along the shore in Schooner Pond with her oldest grandchild. The book details the experience of the five senses as they explore beside the ocean together.

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Seeking Council - CBRM 11:44

26d ago11:44

11:44

Gordon MacDonald is councillor for district 1 which serves Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point.

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50 Voices at 50: 11 - Mary K. MacLeod 10:40

1M ago10:40

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary K. MacLeod speaks about Bob Morgan. She also talks about her readings from the 1980's and 1990's.

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50 Voices at 50: 9 - Len Chiasson 9:28

1M ago9:28

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Len Chiasson speaks about building the campus back in the 1970's.

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50 Voices at 50: 10 - Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton 22:03

1M ago22:03

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Scholars Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton speak about Dr. Erwin Zodrow, the wide array of fossils he found, and how much he has published.…

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50 Voices at 50: 8 - Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling 13:57

1M ago13:57

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling speak about Gaelic scholar Kay MacDonald and Sister Margaret Beaton.

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50 Voices at 50: 7 - Mary Keating and Keith Brown 21:30

1M ago21:30

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary Keating and Keith Brown talk about the community connection and the evolution of Cape Breton University. Music by Howie MacDonald.…

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50 Voices at 50: 5 - Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon 16:58

1M ago16:58

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon speak about the legacy Doug MacPhee left behind. Music by Doug MacPhee.

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50 Voices at 50: 6 - Sheldon MacInnis 17:44

1M ago17:44

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Sheldon MacInnis speaks about the Cape Breton connection and Celtic music. Music by The Sons of Sky.

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Audio from May 8th, with John Wiswell & Anya Johanna DeNiro 38:53

1M ago38:53

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on May 8, 2024, with guests John Wiswell & Anya Johanna DeNiro. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! John Wiswell John Wiswell’s novel Someone You Can Build A Nest In was published by DAW Books in April and received starred reviews in Library Journ…

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50 Voices at 50: 2 - Todd Hiscock 12:14

2M ago12:14

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Todd Hiscock speaks about the influence of Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore. Music by Howie MacDonald.

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50 Voices at 50: 3 - Lachlan MacKinnon 10:20

2M ago10:20

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Lachlan MacKinnon speaks about Donald MacGillivray and his contributions to CBU. Music by Ian MacDougall.

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50 Voices at 50: 1 - Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison 15:00

2M ago15:00

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison speak about how much Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore influenced their lives.

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50 Voices at 50: 4 - Laurianne Sylvester 10:09

2M ago10:09

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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Laurianne Sylvester shares her memories and speaks about the legacy of Dr. Murdena Marshall and Sister Dorothy Moore. Music by Morgan Toney.…

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Book launch: Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Join us at the Old Sydney Society for the launch of a collection of essays edited by Andy Parnaby and Lachlan MacKinnon titled Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century: Formations and legacies of industrial capitalism

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Mayor Amanda McDougall will not be running for mayor in the fall 21:12

2M ago21:12

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Mayor Amanda McDougall joins Wendy Bergfeldt to explain why. She also reflects on her time spent in office.

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Remembering Mary Campbell 9:46

2M ago9:46

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Editor and publisher of the Cape Breton Spectator, Mary Campbell, passed away. We hear from Tim Bousquet, who worked with her on several projects.

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Audio from April 10th, with Robert Levy & Jennifer Marie Brissett 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on April 10, 2024, with guests Robert Levy & Jennifer Marie Brissett. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Robert Levy Robert Levy’s novel The Glittering World was a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award and the Lambda Literary Award. His collectio…

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Ins and Outs: Ager Lane 16:15

2M ago16:15

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This week on Mainstreet, we're bringing you a series about the varying experiences of entrepreneurship on Cape Breton Island. We're calling it "The Ins and Outs of Small Business". Our next stop is the Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space in Big Bras d'Or.

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Ins and Outs: Green Hills Farm 11:42

2M ago11:42

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We continue our series on small businesses in Cape Breton with a visit to the Green Hills Christmas tree farm in Albert Bridge.

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First Nations water partnership 8:36

2M ago8:36

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A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will support a partnership between the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) and Dalhousie University to help the organization in their mission to deliver world-class drinking water and wastewater treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.…

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Ins and Outs: Mullins Rite Stop part 2 13:01

2M ago13:01

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We continue our visit to Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge with a conversation with current co-owners Andrea Hawrylak and Alice Mullins.

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Ins and Outs: Mullins Rite Stop part 1 12:16

2M ago12:16

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In the first installment of our series "The Ins and Outs of Small Business", we visit Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge, and speak with former co-owner Ed Mullins.

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Seeking Council - Victoria County 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Bruce Morrison is Warden, and councillor for district 3, which includes the village of Baddeck. And Barbara Longva represents district 4, which includes Baddeck Bay, St Ann's Bay, Big Harbour, Englishtown, New Campbellton, New Harris, Kelly’s Mountain and North Shore to Wreck Cove.

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Pallet shelter construction 11:56

2M ago11:56

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The manufacturer of the temporary shelters coming to Sydney explains how the units are constructed, and what it's like to stay in one.

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Pilot program for food security in Louisbourg 9:15

3M ago9:15

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The New Food Initiatives and Security project will provide a range of services for those who live in rural parts of CBRM (between Hornes Road and Louisbourg).

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100 Years of Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Pool 12:47

3M ago12:47

12:47

Kiwanis members Wayne Weatherbea and Ralph Jeans sit down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about the Kiwanis Pool and their involvement with the club over the last several decades.

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100 Years of Kiwanis: Heart Health Clinic 12:40

3M ago12:40

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Sandy Scott has been a Kiwanis member for decades, involved in most aspects. He sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain the heart health clinic.

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100 Years of Kiwanis: Literacy 12:37

3M ago12:37

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Kiwanis member John Nash sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain how the club was involved in literacy it its early years.

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100 Years of Kiwanis: Kiwanis Festival of Music, Speech, and Drama 13:15

3M ago13:15

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Kiwanis member Carol Ripley sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about club and the Kiwanas Festival of Music, Speech, and Drama.

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Audio from March 13th, with Richard Butner & Moses Ose Utomi 52:28

3M ago52:28

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Here’s the audio from the March 13, 2024 Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, with guests Richard Butner & Moses Ose Utomi. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Richard Butner Richard Butner’s short fiction has appeared in Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror, been shortlisted for the Speculative Literatu…

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Audio from Feb 14th, with Isabel Yap & Randee Dawn 49:31

4M ago49:31

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on February 14, 2024, with guests Isabel Yap & Randee Dawn. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Isabel Yap Isabel Yap is the author of Never Have I Ever: Stories, which was published by Small Beer Press in 2021, and was named one of the 2021 Best Boo…

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Audio from Jan 10th with P. Djéli Clark & Eric Schaller 1:08:53

5M ago1:08:53

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Here’s the audio from this month’s Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, with guests P. Djéli Clark & Eric Schaller. A full house with great readings from both authors and some nice words for recently passed authors Richard Bowes and Terry Bisson (Terry was the co-founder of the Fantastic Fiction reading series in the late 90s). P. Djéli Clar…

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Audio from Dec 13th with S.L. Coney 27:58

6M ago27:58

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on December 13, 2023, with guests Holly Black & S.L. Coney. Only S.L. Coney’s audio is included in this recording. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Holly Black Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of fantasy …

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Jen Ives and Emma Frankland 46:01

7M ago46:01

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In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Jen Ives and writer / performer Emma Frankland about whether we’d go and see an ex doing a show all about their exes, actively choosing to stay in relationships (or not), growing up during the Section 28 years and not having access to information about trans identities, writing for …

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Cerys Bradley and Shivani Dave 46:31

7M ago46:31

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In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Cerys Bradley and broadcaster Shivani Dave about weddings, coming out as nonbinary, when to advise a friend to break up with their partner and the best chocolate treats to turn to after a heartbreak. We also hear some fantastic audience contributions from poet Josi and writer Katie …

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Audio from November 8th, with Cadwell Turnbull & Victor Manibo 49:45

7M ago49:45

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on November 8th, 2023, with guests Cadwell Turnbull & Victor Manibo. Hosted by Matthew Kressel and Mercurio D. Rivera, who was subbing for Ellen Datlow. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Cadwell Turnbull Cadwell Turnbull is the award-winning author…

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Live from Cheerful Earful - with Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan 1:02:11

8M ago1:02:11

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In a live episode recorded at The Exhibit in Balham, Rosie chats to comedians Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan about the healing power of comedy, Tig Notaro, bisexuality, getting divorced in your twenties then going to LA and hitting on John Mayer, growing up Muslim, arranged marriages, sex ed lessons, giving yourself permission …

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Live from Margate Bookie - with Lucy Vine, Olivia Petter and Zahra Barri 1:17:50

8M ago1:17:50

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In a live episode recorded at Margate Bookie, Rosie chats to authors Lucy Vine and Olivia Petter plus comedian Zahra Barri about whether we all have seven archetypes of ex - the first love, the work mistake, the friend with benefits, the overlap, the missed chance, the bastard and the serious one, dating app culture, whether marriages should expire…

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Audio from Oct 11th, with David D. Levine & Matthew Kressel 44:56

8M ago44:56

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Here’s the audio from the October 11th, 2023 Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading, with guests David D. Levine & Matthew Kressel. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! David D. Levine David D. Levine is the author of Andre Norton Nebula Award winning novel Arabella of Mars, sequels Arabella and the Battle of…

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Live from IF Oxford - with Robin Dunbar and Max Dickins 57:01

8M ago57:01

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In a live episode recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford, Rosie chats to anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar and author Max Dickins about friendship - why why we need friends, how many friends we can have, friendship breakups, the ambiguous language of friendship, the When Harry Met Sally (or when Sally met Sally) que…

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