Best Music Untapped Podcasts (2024)

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Inside Mexico’s anti-avocado militias 36:01

1h ago36:01

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The spread of the avocado is a story of greed, ambition, corruption, water shortages, cartel battles and, in a number of towns and villages, a fierce fightback. By Alexander Sammon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Another Sniff for Mr. Snubnose: Fire Camino 1:19:16

5h ago1:19:16

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Fire Camino is back to share about his latest record, that you can support at: rip.requests,bandcamp.com Music: Fire Camino - Hope Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising…

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From the archive: ‘Colonialism had never really ended’: my life in the shadow of Cecil Rhodes 44:43

4h ago44:43

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: After growing up in a Zimbabwe convulsed by the legacy of colonialism, when I got to Oxford I realised how many British people still failed to see how empire had shaped lives like mine – as …

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Untapped & Vinyl XVIII: Blue Skies & Rain 1:14:38

24h ago1:14:38

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Monk and Al are back to share about music you should know and places you should see. Music: All Around Hounds Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://r…

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88. Celebrating Global Wellness Day in Portugal and Beyond 1:40:22

2d ago1:40:22

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Join us for an “on the road” episode as we celebrate Global Wellness Day’s 2024 theme of "Nature" in two stunning locales in Portugal. We are oceanfront in Cascais and later surrounded by the climate change fighting, biodiversity hotspots that are the cork forests of Portugal. We speak to some of the country’s leading voices in wellness who exempli…

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Where the wild things are: the untapped potential of our gardens, parks and balconies 28:04

2d ago28:04

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Gardens could be part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis. But what are we doing? Disappearing them beneath plastic and paving. By Kate Bradbury. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Untapped - IPG1 and Paploviante 4:31

7d ago4:31

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Untapped IPG1 & PaplovianteThis is an open invitation for a collab from Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)Vocal and Lyrics:Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/untapped-voxes-92-bpmMusic:PaplovianteLyrics:Off the top ———-is where it’s atunwrap this —————-gift RAPhitting the streets—-it’s ——pure crackStone cold —-this trap ——TRACK!Pool of knowledge…

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How the Tories pushed universities to the brink of disaster 29:22

6d ago29:22

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Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy. By William Davies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Simulation Theory 56:53

7d ago56:53

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Brother Cobb, Webb, Big John, Josh Comer, and Alan present that this all may be a simulation. A presidential debate descended to talking golf, and stone henge was defiled by climate activists Watch and Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NwBzYhkpc3s Music: Nick Shoulders - Rather Low Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderal…

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From the archive: Ten ways to confront the climate crisis without losing hope 31:50

7d ago31:50

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: It’s easy to despair at the climate crisis, or to decide it’s already too late – but it’s not. Here’s how to keep the fight alive. By Rebecca Solnit. Help support our independent journalism …

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Kevin Zoldan: Kitty's Bordello 50:26

9d ago50:26

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Kevin Zoldan has played in a bunch of punk bands in the past, and now lives on an island in the Pacific and write stories. Kevin has a five book graphic novel series titled, Kitty's Bordello, coming out on Lesser Known Comics. It's based on the true story of the Salon Kitty brothel in Berlin during WWII. The Nazi Party has taken over Germany. Now, …

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‘Natty or not?’: how steroids got big 38:06

9d ago38:06

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Once upon a time, it was only hardcore bodybuilders who pumped themselves up with testosterone. Today it is no longer niche. But how dangerous is it? By Stephen Buranyi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Nairobi to New York and back: the loneliness of the internationally educated elite 33:33

14d ago33:33

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Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Gabe Lee 33:20

13d ago33:20

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Gabe Lee is an Americana singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. The conversation is a condensed version of the songwriter's upbringing, learning the craft, and dirt from the road. Gabe and company performed at the Barn Concert Series in Columbus, MS on an eventful evening. The neighbor's house exploded which lent itself to the community coming toget…

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Kem Coleman Jr: 1817 Brewing & Draw Cigar Co 1:55:37

14d ago1:55:37

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Kem Coleman Jr. is the man behind 1817 Brewing and Draw Cigar Co. Kem shares about the early days that led him to 1817 and Draw. Music: The Blips - Who Took My Baby Away? Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/…

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From the archive: Brazilian butt lift: behind the world’s most dangerous cosmetic surgery 42:08

14d ago42:08

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: The BBL is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, despite the mounting number of deaths resulting from the procedure. What is driving its astonishing rise? By Sophie Elmhirst. He…

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Knowxzman SOE Guestmix 1:15:09

15d ago1:15:09

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Knowxzman SOE Guestmix 01 - Running up the Hill (Poizen) 02 - Abangani (Knowxzman & ShortBass) 03 - Something real (Exte C) 04 - Jump up (KayDeep) 05 - Wonder (ZuluMafia & Deep Essentials) 06 - Stars In Your Eyes (Nastic Groove's Bootleg) 07 - Opposites Attract (Exte C) 08 - 8nine Muzique ############### 09 - States Union (Mr Shane SA) 10 - One Eve…

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SOE Guest mix Blessed by Laniza 1:01:23

17d ago1:01:23

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Laniza SOE GuestGuestmix Featured artists:°Gigg Cosco- You are kind(Vocal Mix)°Lazy K Feat. Sakhile- Thando•° P_Tempo - They Say°kid Fonque × Johnny Miller Feat. Jaidene Veda- Somewhere(Peezy Kay Adequate Remix)°Peezy Kay × Laniza Feat. Barika- Without You(Promo)°Kelvin Momo Feat. Babalwa M, Stixx & Nia Pearl- Amalobolo(LnSoul Makeup)°Newton- Thula…

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The Four Horsewomen of Virality 51:44

18d ago51:44

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Webb, Al, and Brother Cobb are back with the four ladies that have won the hearts and minds of the internet. Music: The Blips - Glass People Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content A…

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Two poems, four years in detention: the Chinese dissident who smuggled his writing out of prison 32:49

16d ago32:49

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My poems were written in anger after Tiananmen Square. But what motivates most prison writing is a fear of forgetting. Today I am free, but the regime has never stopped its war on words. By Liao Yiwu. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released? 40:59

19d ago40:59

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Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s case shows. By Sophie Atkinson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From the archive: Can computers ever replace the classroom? 38:10

22d ago38:10

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2020: With 850 million children worldwide shut out of schools, tech evangelists claim now is the time for AI education. But as the technology’s power grows, so too do the dangers that come with it…

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Assume The Position feat. Ashes And Dreams 4:34

24d ago4:34

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Assume The Position feat. Ashes and DreamsVocals and Lyrics:Ashes and Dreams (ashesanddreams Looperman)https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/22473/assume-the-position-91bpm-chill-out-acapellahttps://soundcloud.com/ashes-and-dreamsPaploviante: E-Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and MasteringBy Paploviante

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Renaissance Fair w/ Cole Britt 1:32:24

22d ago1:32:24

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Cole Britt is back to share about the world famous Renaissance Fair in Texas. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inq…

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The man who turned his home into a homeless shelter 32:02

24d ago32:02

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Stuart Potts is an unlikely do-gooder – a former crack addict who has hit rock bottom more than once. But since 2020, he has offered hundreds of homeless people a bed in his small flat – and for many of them, it has been life-changing. By Samira Shackle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From low-level drug dealer to human trafficker: are modern slavery laws catching the wrong people? 38:22

27d ago38:22

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When I heard that a boy from my primary school had been convicted of trafficking, I had to find out what had happened to make him fall so far. By Francisco Garcia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Let's Get Freaky! 1:14:44

27d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Big John, Webb, Brother Cobb, and Al share stories from their past... and it revolves around Panama City. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclu…

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From the archive: How globalisation has transformed the fight for LGBTQ+ rights 39:38

29d ago39:38

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Much progress has been made in attitudes towards sexual equality and gender identity – but in many places a dramatic backlash by conservative forces has followed. By Mark Gevisser. Help supp…

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Will Stewart 53:40

29d ago53:40

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Will Stewart is a singer/songwriter from Birmingham, AL. This conversation revolves around the latest developments, dirt from the road, books, and a different way to approach music. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and revie…

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‘Ryan Reynolds never had to deal with this’: the slow death and (possible) rebirth of Southend United 45:23

1M ago45:23

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In 20 years, this Essex club has tumbled down the leagues and seen its ground fall apart. Is a revival finally coming – or will hopes be dashed again? By Tim Burrows. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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César Aira’s unreal magic: how the eccentric author took over Latin American literature 35:05

1M ago35:05

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He has published more than 100 novels, gives his work away, and his surrealist books have a massive cult following. Now Argentina’s favourite rule-breaker is tipped for the Nobel prize. By Alejandro Chacoff. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Parker Newman: City of Demons 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Parker Newman is the writer and creator of the graphic novel, "City of Demons". Parker shares about early impressions that led to him writing his graphic novel, and offers advice to aspiring writers. www.instagram.com/cityofdemons_comic Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab…

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From the archive: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’: how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football 35:17

1M ago35:17

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: They used to look like quagmires, ice rinks or dustbowls, depending on the time of year. But as big money entered football, pristine pitches became crucial to the sport’s image – and grounds…

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Rosycology 1:59:13

1M ago1:59:13

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Rosy is an artist and biologist from Jacksonville, FL. The conversation is on Rosy moving around the United States, different ecosystems, the arts, literature, and American culture. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and revie…

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Mother trees and socialist forests: is the ‘wood-wide web’ a fantasy? 37:06

1M ago37:06

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In the past 10 years the idea that trees communicate with and look after each other has gained widespread currency. But have these claims outstripped the evidence? By Daniel Immerwahr. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Pushing Boundaries II w/ Farouk 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Farouk and Alan continue the conversation on the MiddleEast & AI. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: http…

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‘I’ll stay an MP for as long as I can’: Diane Abbott’s tumultuous political journey 31:52

1M ago31:52

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Britain’s first black female MP faced hostility from the media and political establishment from the start. Nearly 40 years on, she is still not giving up. By Andy Beckett. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Pushing Boundaries I w/ Farouk 1:05:28

1M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Farouk is back to share about his time in Louisiana, updates in the MiddleEast, and pushing boundaries AI. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/excl…

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Walk a Mall in My Shoes 1:07:36

1M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Brother Cobb, Webb, Big John and Al are back. Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br…

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From the archive: The secret deportations: how Britain betrayed the Chinese men who served the country in the war 49:24

1M ago49:24

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: During the second world war, Chinese merchant seamen helped keep Britain fed, fuelled and safe – and many gave their lives doing so. But from late 1945, hundreds of them who had settled in L…

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‘He likes scaring people’: how Modi’s right-hand man, Amit Shah, runs India 49:37

1M ago49:37

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For 40 years, Amit Shah has been at Narendra Modi’s side – his confidant, consigliere and enforcer. Today he is India’s second-most powerful man, and he is reshaping the country in radical ways. By Atul Dev. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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How the Sausage is Made w/ Fire Camino 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Alan called Fire Camino for a "what's going on with you lately?" check up. Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Head in the Oven Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquirie…

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Untapped & Vinyl XLVII: Taylor Hollingsworth Returns! 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Taylor Hollingsworth is a fingerpicking songwriter from Birmingham, AL. His unique blend of folk and rock makes his style unique, what he would call "folk n' roll". www.taylorhollingsworth.org Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Westfalia Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and rev…

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Guatemala’s baby brokers: how thousands of children were stolen for adoption 32:56

2M ago32:56

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From the 1960s, baby brokers persuaded often Indigenous Mayan women to give up newborns while kidnappers ‘disappeared’ babies. Now, international adoption is being called out as a way of covering up war crimes. By Rachel Nolan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Lay Down with the Devil w/ Daniel Sharp 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Daniel Sharp returns! The show opens with his song, "Lay Down with the Devil" and the conversation revolves around two creatives that refused to deal with their problems. Instead, they kept laying down with the devil. Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review the show! S…

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From the archive: Trump’s useful thugs: how the Republican party offered a home to the Proud Boys 34:02

2M ago34:02

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Early in Trump’s presidency, emboldened neo-Nazi and fascist groups came out into the open but were met with widespread revulsion. So the tactics of the far right changed, becoming more insi…

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After I was assaulted, I posted a photo of my injuries. The reaction I craved was not pity, but anger 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Going public after I was attacked was hard, but it helped me overcome the shame that so many victims feel. By Rena Effendi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein 37:46

2M ago37:46

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It is taking fast fashion to ever faster and ever cheaper extremes, and making billions from it. Why is the whole world shopping at Shein? By Nicole Lipman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Lawson King at MARS 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Lawson King is a sculptor, artist, and teacher from the Mississippi Delta. Lawson shares about what he's looking to find, during his time at MARS (MacGown Art Retreat & Studio). Music: Will Stewart - Real Drag - Live in Norway Sponsors: www.manscaped.com Promo Code: PORCHTALK www.calderalab.com/porch Promo Code: PORCH Subscribe, rate, and review th…

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Painless - feat. 2nick8 4:56

2M ago4:56

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Painless / feat. 2nick8Vocals and Lyrics:2nick8https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/22230/painless-118bpm-indie-acapellahttps://soundcloud.com/ds-nickPaploviante:Bass, Music Composing, Mis, Picture and MasteringBy Paploviante

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