Best Millie Travels Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49: The 35th anniversary of the Milli Vanilli and Lake Compounce concert 52:27

9h ago52:27

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It was 35 years ago this month When Milli Vanilli’s tape skipped during a concert at Lake Compounce, here in Connecticut. Terrence and Travis break down the controversy, why it matters, and our conspiracy theory about who was behind the infamous tape skip.By Connecticut Show

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Kitty Ruskin: A year of casual sex 42:17

13m ago42:17

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At the beginning of 2019, writer and journalist Kitty Ruskin was young, free, and single and eager to give her sex life a bit of a shake-up. Having previously shunned the idea of one-night stands and kissing complete strangers, Ruskin decided to embrace her sexuality and embark upon a year of no-strings, casual sex. Partly inspired by Sex and the C…

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#3.07 Tim and Amy on Misadventure & What's New at WAE 39:59

5h ago39:59

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Join our hosts as they recap some recent articles that have captured your imagination and take a deep dive into the world of misadventure. They also talk about the recent launch of Explorer Basecamp, our accommodation vertical and MOMENTS, our first creativity and storytelling competition which opens today! There are $15,000 worth of cash prizes to…

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Episode 48.5: The follow-up addendum episode for the Drake-Kendrick Lamar breakdown 55:03

3h ago55:03

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Part two of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar story. Ready to hear the rest? We have that story and... well, I was going to say more, but no, that's pretty much the entire episode.By Connecticut Show

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Episode 48: Going to Atlanta for Cali and Canada Beef with a touch of Taylor Swift 52:37

3d ago52:37

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We’re doing something new this week with a deep dive on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Amari & Sulé Carpenter join us to break down the beef with the Canadian and Compton artists, the connection to Taylor Swift, and some of Boston’s standout Hip hop talent.By Connecticut Show

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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis 45:48

7d ago45:48

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Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…

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Fiona McPhillips: When We Were Silent 30:28

14d ago30:28

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In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…

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Episode 47: Where we talk about the US Olympic team 52:33

11d ago52:33

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In this episode, Travis really doesn't want to talk about Cooper Flagg or how he would describe Duke basketball, and then we get to the Olympics. Find out who will be representing team USA from New England, a little more about track and field, and the kind of music Travis was listening to in high school, on this the 47th episode of The Connecticut …

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#3.06 How Disability Support Led Brendan Waters to a Career Outside 42:02

15d ago42:02

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Brendan Waters set up his disability service provider Limitless Ability because he believed disability care should be individually tailored to each client. From group camping to gold panning, listen on to hear how he is providing people with disabilities the same coming of age experiences as everyone else. In this week's episode, join We Are Explor…

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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon 1:09:41

21d ago1:09:41

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The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…

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Episode 46: Whoopie pies and state desserts 52:19

26d ago52:19

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Did you know states have official desserts? Did you know Maine has an official dessert and an official treat? Neither did we, and I'm not sure we get to the bottom of the proper dessert for each place, but we give it a go on this week's episode, while also exploring the true origins of the New England Whoopie pie. Ever wonder which state the whoopi…

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

28d ago36:44

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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…

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Episode 45: Hot weather and proper ice cream 51:54

1M ago51:54

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In this our 45th episode, we have a few comments about the very hot weather we're having. Also, the CT Show has an ice cream recommendation we think you'll be interested in. Listen to this episode before you hit Norwalk and thank us later.By Connecticut Show

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#3.05 Tim and Amy Chat Conservation & Accessibility 41:22

29d ago41:22

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Join We Are Explorers Podcast hosts, Tim Ashelford and Amy Fairall in this week’s episode without all the distractions that come with doing a bushwalk at the same time. They chat about recent articles that’ve been published about conservation and accessibility to nature in Australia. You'll also find out how the editorial team writes news and choos…

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Episode 44: poisonous snakes and New Haven pizza 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Have you ever wondered about Connecticut's poisonous snakes and spider population? We have some information you may need to know before you take on a trail in Maine, Mass, or Vermont. Also, we finally talk New Haven pizza. Does Connecticut really deserve to be called the nation's pizza capital?By Connecticut Show

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

1M ago38:19

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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…

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Episode 43: Cows from nowhere and local elections 41:53

1M ago41:53

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Terrence had some strange visitors pay him a visit this week, visited the local elections, and got some news about the UConn basketball team he'd like to discuss. Also, we dive into Connecticut's legislation on ranked-choice elections and what that might mean for future happenings here in New England.…

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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland 39:21

1M ago39:21

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When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …

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#3.04 We Chatted With The Winner of Alone Australia Season 2 19:42

1M ago19:42

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On the 64th day of the show, the winner of Alone Australia Season 2 was crowned. We Are Explorers were lucky enough to record this chat with the winner. *Alone Australia Season 2 Finale spoilers below* We Are Explorers host (and Alone Australia fanboy) Tim spoke to Krzyzstof about bed construction, the edit, Krzysztof’s favourite piece of gear and …

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Episode 42: Juneteenth in New England 54:52

2M ago54:52

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Welcome to a new season, a new station, and a new studio for the Connecticut Show. We are so happy to have Dr. Candace Reese on the show to discuss her history with Juneteenth and how we can respectfully celebrate the holiday no matter who are where we are. But also, especially in New England.By Connecticut Show

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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran 53:19

2M ago53:19

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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …

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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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#3.03 Divya Gordon Makes Filmmaking While Skiing Look Easy 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Divya Gordon is a visionary outdoor filmmaker who produced and directed the recently released film Maven, showcasing the women at the forefront of Australia's backcountry skiing community. We Are Explorers host Amy Fairall had the chance to talk to Divya about how she got into the outdoors, filmmaking and why it's important to put a spotlight on wo…

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

3M ago59:51

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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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#3.02 Walk and Talk With Hosts Tim and Amy 53:03

3M ago53:03

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Join We Are Explorers hosts Tim Ashelford and Amy Fairall as they take you on a walk through Sydney Harbour. Find out what the hosts do at We Are Explorers, hear some of their tales from past adventures and what they both have coming up. In this chat we cover: Tim and Amy go on a walk in Sydney harbour NP Who is Tim Who is Amy Amy in Darwin Tim in …

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Episode 41: Have we really talked about sidewalks? 42:08

3M ago42:08

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This may just be the last episode on sidewalks, but can we discuss it just once last time? Also, why do we always discuss gardening each episode? Also, want the eight cutest towns in Connecticut? We have this and, well, not that much more. It's a short episode this week on the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

3M ago45:23

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Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

3M ago52:14

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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

3M ago42:40

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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

3M ago52:33

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Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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Episode 40: It's the Orange Hat episode 57:42

4M ago57:42

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Travis and Terrence were stood up again, but this time we didn't have a backup plan. Every wonder what it's like to be in a car with Travis and Terrence for an hour? This is that episode. Come hang out with us in an apropos throwback to shows past with this our 40th episode of The Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Living with Endometriosis 53:53

4M ago53:53

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…

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#3.01 Rick J Petersen Has Been Preparing for Alone Australia Season 2 His Whole Life 28:22

4M ago28:22

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Alone Australia Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 27th of March at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand. We Are Explorers host Tim Ashelford talks with Alone Australia contestant Rick J Petersen on how he developed his survival skills from a young age, his preparedness for undertaking Alone in the New Zealand climate and terrain, and his popularity on…

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Jan Brierton: Everybody Is A Poem 33:09

4M ago33:09

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It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…

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Episode 39: Trains, planes, and Chapal Bhavsar 55:44

4M ago55:44

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This week we're talking to Chapal Bhavsar about how to get around in New England. Should you fly into JFK or Logan airport? Which train, bridge, or highway should you take from Boston to Manhattan. Moving to New England and want to pick the perfect location? Chapal has the answers as well as an idyllic New England vacation route by way of public tr…

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Episode 38.5: Addendum on stereotypes 27:16

4M ago27:16

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We often keep chatting after an episode, on the car ride home or while we wait to upload files, and sometimes we think, "We probably should've brought this up as well." So, this week, we kept the mic live and captured that conversation for this, our first ever Connecticut Show Addendum.By Connecticut Show

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Episode 38: Happy St. Patrick’s Day with Darran Ganter 58:35

4M ago58:35

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Tour business extraordinaire, Darran Ganter, joins us all the way from Dublin to give us the what's what concerning a proper St. Patrick's Day. We chat the day Travis and Darran became friends, Irish stereotypes in American celebrations, and the sad demise of one of Boston's legendary Irish pubs. All that and something about narrow roads on this we…

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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients 59:05

4M ago59:05

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Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…

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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine 44:00

4M ago44:00

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This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…

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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

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On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…

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Episode 37: Felix take us to school 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Felix and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss mushrooms and quarantine life. We also explore where to go to med school and of course, when you should or should not hike up Mt. Washington.By Connecticut Show

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries 44:04

5M ago44:04

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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British author and journalist Sarah Gristwood, who has just released her new book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries. It’s a captivating collection of diary entries from women, looking back over four centuries, to discover how their experience of everyday life has changed down the years and also h…

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Overcoming perfectionism: Fiona Brennan and Edel Coffey 53:20

5M ago53:20

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Being a perfectionist may sound like a good thing, but don’t let the name fool you. A perfectionist’s life is far from perfect. If you are one, or you know one well, you’ll likely know of the debilitating effects that can come with a perfectionist’s constant quest for excellence. So why does it manifest and who is more likely to struggle with it? T…

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Episode 36: Connecticut's students and income disparity 58:13

5M ago58:13

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Travis takes Terrence down a rabbit hole of colleges, films festivals, and income disparity here in Connecticut on this, the 36th episode of the Connecticut Show. Can school districts with fewer resources compete with the Greenwiches of the world? We'd love your feedback on this one. Please hit us up at info@connecticut.show to tell us what you thi…

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Make Gaeilge Great Again: Áine Gallagher and Mollie Guidera 40:51

5M ago40:51

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In today’s episode, we’re dusting off our ‘cúpla focal’ and talking about the joys of Gaeilge with two Irish language innovators, Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie and comedian Áine Gallagher. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to have any Irish to enjoy this conversation. Guidera, an online Irish teacher tells Róisin Ingle how she discovered her …

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Missing Persons: Clair Wills on the search for her secret cousin 46:02

6M ago46:02

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In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British academic and author Clair Wills. In her new book Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets, Wills brings the reader on an intimate journey through her family history and lays bare the brutal treatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers. The wheels were set in motion for this book in the early 90s,…

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Breakdown: Cathy Sweeney 53:35

6M ago53:35

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Breakdown is the debut novel from author and former English teacher Cathy Sweeney. It tells the story of a disillusioned mother, living in a leafy suburb in Dublin, who leaves her house one morning and never returns. In this episode, Sweeney tells Róisín Ingle how she came to write Breakdown and reflects on the stories women still don’t openly tell…

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Episode 35: Where we celebrate MLK Day 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

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Welcome to season 4! On this episode, we're back from the holidays and if you've been wondering what Martin Luther King Jr., Maryam al-Khawaja, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe have to do with the state of Connecticut, well you're in luck. We cover that, and some Snoop Dog lyrics in this, the 35th episode of the Connecticut Show.…

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