Best OffScript Podcasts (2024)

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Offscript: Mapping Our Theatre Futures

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This recording from the TCG conference in Chicago highlights a new AT essay series with panelists Jocelyn Prince, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, PennyMaria Jackson, and Charlique Rolle.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Adjoa Andoh - That's Punk 52:11

14m ago52:11

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Actress Adjoa Andoh joins Andi and Miquita for lunch. She brings her friend, Producer and Creative Consultant, Adele Cross. It's a meal fit for a Lady Danbury. - an Andi special of a sweet potato and coconut dumpling, tamales, caramelised onions with prunes, with an oyster mushroom and an ackee puree. It's all washed down with Miquita's sake, white…

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Vanessa Feltz - Vanessa's Evanescent Fish Dish 49:36

3d ago49:36

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Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz joins Andi and Miquita, and becomes the first guest to have a dish named after them - a salted cod, steamed over curried fennel and onion, with green gazpacho. Vanessa discusses growing up in "Swimming pool and chopped liver belt" of Jewish North London, a world of 70's dinner parties, and a neighbours including the likes …

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Emily Campbell - Be What You Can See 45:16

10d ago45:16

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Athlete Emily Campbell joins Miquita and Andi for a salt fish salad, pickled cucumber & jalapeño broth, sweet potato fritters, roast garlic oil, and seared wagyu beef - a huge menu because it's not every day you have an Olympian in the house! The three of them discuss how Emily has become the most successful British Weightlifter of modern times, an…

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Sandi Toksvig - A Table Of Excellent Women 52:52

17d ago52:52

52:52

Writer, Comedian, and Broadcaster Sandi Toksvig takes her place at Andi and Miquita's table today, and it's one of those rare Stirring It Up occasions where there are two extra guests. Sandi brings her wife, Therapist Debbie Toksvig, and Author and Journalist Catherine Mayer On the menu today is wild garlic grits, slow braised lamb, and plantain, a…

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Offscript: Pride Month Party

17d ago

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On this special episode, Kelundra and Gabriela talk to some of their favorite drag performers and check in with critic Naveen Kumar.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Alison Steadman - Cocktails and Quizzes 41:37

24d ago41:37

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It's a special afternoon in the Oliver household, as Actress Alison Steadman joins Andi and Miquita for an afternoon gimlet, and three types of fish - red mullet, sea bream and mackerel, finished with tamarind butter and wild garlic oil. She brings her husband, Actor Michael Elwyn. High on the agenda is the business of acting - as you'd expect with…

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Father's Day Special - The Lesser Spotted Garfield 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Ahead of Father's Day we welcome Garfield Hackett... To his own table! As Andi's partner and step-father to Miquita, Garfield has been - in the word's of his loved ones - "the thread that holds the family together, the backbone". Over a feast of soft pumpkin fungee, fried snapper, wild garlic oil and charred pardon peppers, they discuss first meeti…

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Tom Kerridge - Have You Had Rice Today? 47:19

1M ago47:19

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Chef Tom Kerridge is invited around to Andi and Miquita's table for a feast of slow cooked pork belly simmered in sour orange juice, mofongo (mashed plantain and green banana), shredded spring greens, pickled rhubarb, and Chinese cabbage. He brings his wife, the sculptor Beth Cullen-Kerridge. Choosing chaos over calm, solving problems through swimm…

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Unsolved: The Murder of Linda Meteer 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Grand Traverse County Deputies recently began a renewed push to solve a 1989 cold case. The case of Linda Meteer is one that’s never been far from the minds of detectives in the county.On April 19, 1989, 41-year-old Linda Meteer was spending the night out with friends in Grand Traverse County. She disappeared, and her body wouldn’t be discovered un…

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Davina McCall - Together Again, Finally. 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Broadcaster Davina McCall joins Andi and Miquita for a real family affair. She brings her best friend Sarah Hiscox for a lunch of chicken with a chilli and nduja glaze, yellow beetroot fritters, wild garlic oil and Cavalo Nero. Laughter recalling the days up together in West London, Davina's start in TV, and being Miquita's 'coolest babysitter', se…

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Andi and Miquita - The Work You Do When No One is Watching 35:23

2M ago35:23

35:23

Stirring It Up is BACK for another series, with Andi and Miquita using the first episode as a chance for the two of them to catch up on each others news Throwing fabulous parties for turning forty, and celebrating a best friend's sixtieth. How entering a new decade has changed everything. Puppy life, milestones, and adventures apart are all on the …

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Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community

2M ago

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This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers

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On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on 'The Outsiders.'By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Unsolved: Jacob Cabinaw 17:18

3M ago17:18

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In this edition of Unsolved, we take a look at the case of Jacob Cabinaw, who went missing from Grand Traverse County.By 9&10 News

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Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago

3M ago

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On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Unsolved: The disappearance of David Gionet 6:15

4M ago6:15

6:15

Unsolved looks in the case of David GionetBy 9&10 News

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Katie Piper - Finding Your Why 42:38

4M ago42:38

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Presenter Katie Piper is the final guest of series 3, alongside husband Richard. They are Invited by Andi and Miquita " to exercise the brunch muscle" over a table of very special pancakes. Katie and Richard talk about their first meeting, swapping Blackberry pins, turning adversity into advocacy, and setting up her foundation. There's also *more* …

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Jay Rayner - The Jay Rayner Quartet 53:36

4M ago53:36

53:36

Restaurant critic and broadcaster, Jay Rayner joins Andi and Miquita for dinner. He brings his wife Pat. An Andi' soul food staple' of Stout braised oxtail, washed down with plenty of Friday night wine, means there's a lively conversation about music, Masterchef, 37 year old conversations, the joy of radio and much more. Jay and Pat also talk about…

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Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite

4M ago

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On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth' and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Mother's Day Special - Interviewing Each Other 51:13

4M ago51:13

51:13

What's it like being mothered by Andi? What's it like having Miquita as a daughter? Get ready for a very special, very personal episode ahead of Mother's Day, where Andi and Miquita sit down, mother to daughter, for a very personal lunch. On the menu is one of Miquita's favourite childhood dishes. Also on the menu is plenty of conversation about th…

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Afua Hirsch - Extra Helpings 18:15

5M ago18:15

18:15

More chat with Afua Hirsch and her sister Ama, from their visit to Andi and Miquita's table. We hear more about Ama's work as a child and educational psychotherapist, why Roger Federer's parents were staying in Afua's old bedroom, and much more, including Miquita's specially prepared drink, and more on Andi's recipe. An Offscript Production, and Ya…

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Unsolved: The Gregory McRoberts hit-and-run 8:14

5M ago8:14

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Midland County deputies have spent more than three decades trying to solve a deadly hit-and-run. Gregory McRoberts was killed while riding his bike on Dec. 12, 1991.9&10's David Lyden takes us through this long, winding case that continues to this very day.By 9&10 News

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Afua Hirsch - Listen to The Whisper 44:52

5M ago44:52

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Journalist, Author, Presenter and Academic Afua Hirsch is invited around to join Andi and Miquita for a Friday night feast of lamb, frigola, turnip puree, leek tops and lamb broth, from Andi and the team, and a delicious spring spritzer from Miquita. Afua brings her sister Ama, an educational and child psychologist. The two sisters discuss their cl…

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David Seaman - Extra Helpings 15:52

5M ago15:52

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Some behind the scenes chat from Andi and Miquita, including the secret to "Delli rice" and more on Miquita's chai drink, as former England and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman and his wife Frankie come over to visit. David and Frankie also reflect on the afternoon from their perspective, including warm words for Andi and Miquita, and a recommendati…

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David Seaman - Safe Hands, Warm Heart 41:06

5M ago41:06

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Former Arsenal, England and QPR Goalkeeper David Seaman joins Andi and Miquita. He brings his wife, Frankie, a professional ice-skater. Over chicken curry and rice, the couple discuss how they met, their professional careers, and the sacrifices they made to get to the top of their professions. David also talks about the diet of his former Arsenal c…

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Offscript: Kendeda at 20 With Tarell Alvin McCraney, Madhuri Shekar, and a.k. payne

5M ago

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On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Emeli Sandé - Extra Helpings 15:02

5M ago15:02

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Some extra tidbits from an afternoon of warmth and wonder with Emeli Sandé, and her sister Lucy. There's also some behind the scenes, in-depth chat with Andi about today's recipe, a conversation about faith, and a lovely take on the meal from the sisters' perspective. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on…

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Emeli Sandé - Warmth and Wonder 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé joins Andi and Miquita for a vegan feast. She brings her sister Lucy to share stories of love, friendship and family. The role of education in their upbringing, their close relationship, and the influence of their parents is also on the menu. Emeli also talks about her early days in London, her meteoric rise, the chall…

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Tommy Banks & Paul Ainsworth - Extra Helpings 12:33

5M ago12:33

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More recipe conversation with Andi, a detailed description of Miquita's drink, and more behind the scenes chat. We also hear what Michelin starred chefs Tommy Banks and Paul Ainsworth will cook next time Andi and Miquita come to visit. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Tommy Banks & Paul Ainsworth - Raise A Glass For The Partners 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Chefs Paul Ainsworth and Tommy Banks join Andi and Miquita for a lunch of smoked chilli and blood orange syrup chicken wings, curried onion and coconut seasoned rice, twice fried plantain, Dahl, cucumber relish and a buttered ghee chicken broth. Miquita spices up the afternoon with some delicious, and potent, hot toddies. The talk is of their diffe…

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Gok Wan - Extra Helpings 9:59

6M ago9:59

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Behind the scenes with Andi and Miquita, as Andi talks more about today's menu. There's also some extra chat from the main interview, and of course we hear from Gok and Fanny McPhee about the afternoon from their perspective. An Offscript, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gok Wan - The Soul Particle 54:27

6M ago54:27

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Presenter, Stylist, DJ, Cook and Author Gok Wan is the latest brilliant guest to join Andi and Miquita around the table. Gok Wan's brings his dear friend, the incredible Fanny McPhee ("My real name is Allison, but Fanny is funnier") along. Andi cooks up a new recipe of pumpkin and carrot terrine, with a blood orange glaze while Miquita makes up som…

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Jacob Anderson - Extra Helpings 13:01

6M ago13:01

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Behind the scenes with Andi and Miquita as they prepare a lunch with Actor Jacob Anderson as they reflect on their trip to Kenya, and discuss some of their plans for the year ahead. We also hear about the afternoon from Jacob's perspective. To hear their chatl interview make sure you listen to Thursday's episode. An Offscript Production, and YaYa P…

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Unsolved: The death of Marvel Anderson 10:53

6M ago10:53

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Marvel Anderson was just 16-years-old when she was last seen in St. Ignace, late in the afternoon on May 2, 1994. Her body would not be found until September of the following year in a remote part of Mackinac County, and soon her death would be ruled as a homicide.David Lyden and videographer Josh Monroe spoke with detectives and those who knew Mar…

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Jacob Anderson - Mistakes Were Made 45:53

6M ago45:53

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Actor and musician Jacob Anderson joins Andi and Miquita for Swedish meatballs, mash potatoes and mushroom gravy - a childhood favourite dish of Miquita. Jacob talks about playing Louis de Pointe du Lac in "Interview With A Vampire", and finding magic of New Orleans during filming. He reflects on the impact of five seasons in a show as huge as "Gam…

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Rob Rinder - Extra Helpings 12:44

6M ago12:44

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Come behind the scenes in the Oliver household, as Andi and Miquita prepare for the arrival of Rob Rinder, and guest Sam Richards. There's also outtakes from the main conversation, and we hear about the amazing lunch from Rob and Sam's perspective. An Offscript Production and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Rob Rinder -If You've Been To Hell, You Know What Heaven Tastes Like. 43:48

6M ago43:48

43:48

Criminal Barrister, TV Personality and Author Rob Rinder kicks off season 3 around the dinner table of Andi and Miquita. He brings with him a very special guest, and a dear friend of everyone around the table, TV producer Sam Richards, who, was Andi's very first agent. Over a menu of spiced confit duck legs and cannellini beans they discuss love, l…

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Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’

6M ago

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On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new 'Illinoise' musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Extra Helpings - Season 2 Round Up, Season 3 Preview 27:54

6M ago27:54

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Season 3 begins next week, so to get you in the mood, come and join Andi and Miquita round the table for some extra helpings, Hear some of conversation nights, as they reflect on the brilliant guests who came to their home over the course of season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Angela Hartnett - A Chefs Christmas Table 47:00

7M ago47:00

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Chef And Podcaster Angela Hartnett joins Andi and Miquita for a special Christmas get-together to close season 2, and she brings her good friends Lee and Kate Tiernan, owners of the restaurant "Black Axe Mangal" in North London. A table full of chefs means that Andi has pulled out all the stops here and cooks up an Antiguan feast of black bean stew…

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Offscript: Merry Y’allmark with Topher Payne

7M ago

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On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.By AMERICAN THEATRE

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Joe Wicks - Extra Helpings 10:12

7M ago10:12

10:12

Behind the scenes of the interview with The Body Coach, Joe Wicks. Andi and Miquita discuss the food in more detail, and we also hear how the afternoon went from Joe's perspective, plus what he would make for them if they came around to his home for dinner. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See …

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Joe Wicks - Breaking The Cycle 38:21

7M ago38:21

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Andi and Miquita are joined by Fitness Coach, Author and Presenter Joe Wicks, over roast chicken, pearl barley risotto, and a plantain and coconut puree. Joe talks about his upbringing, the motivation behind his ultra successful business as "The Body Coach", and also reveals his love of old school garage. Joe's new book "Feel Good in 15 is out now.…

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Zawie Ashton - Extra Helpings 15:49

7M ago15:49

15:49

More from Andi and Miquita's extended chat with Zawe Ashton. Outtakes today are centred around more laughter, more celebration and plenty more mutual appreciation. Zawe also gives us her own thoughts on the afternoon, and tells us what she is going to make for the Andi and Miquita when she gets to play host. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Produc…

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Zawe Ashton - You Don’t Know You’re Hungry Until You Get The Food 59:34

7M ago59:34

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Actor, Writer, and Producer Zawe Ashton joins Andi and Miquita in a chat for the ages, and one that could have gone all night! Over a lunch of pork chops, fried apples, cider gravy and Andi's very special mash potato, we hear about Zawe's childhood career, the life lessons learnt at a particular drama school, 'making period drama punk', trusting yo…

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Misan Harriman - Extra Helpings 18:44

8M ago18:44

18:44

More chat, more laughter and loads more to talk about in this bonus episode from Andi and Miquita's chat with Misan Harriman and his wife Camilla. An Off Script Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unsolved: Chippewa County’s John Doe 5:49

8M ago5:49

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It's been 57 years since hunters made a discovery in the woods of Chippewa County when they came across a man's body near Trout Lake. However, the identity of the man remains a mystery more than half a century later.David Lyden and videographer Josh Monroe spoke to detectives who remain hopeful that someone can help identify Trout Lake's John Doe.…

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Misan Harriman - The Eye That Listens 46:16

8M ago46:16

46:16

Photographer, and Social Activist Misan Harriman joins Andi and Miquita. Misan brings his wife Camilla. The importance of finding truth in photography, the joy of finding peace and support in family life, and the importance of social activism and representation are all topics discussed over a lunch of molasses-glazed ham, a three cheese bread puddi…

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Jimi Famurewa - Extra Helpings 16:29

8M ago16:29

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A little bit more from Andi and Miquita's lovely lunchtime chat with Restaurant Critic, Author and Podcast Host Jimi Famurewa, who brought his mother along for the feast. There's more conversation from around the table, plus an insight into the afternoon from the guests' perspective. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Po…

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