Best Raven Winter Podcasts (2024)

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Ntando Mahlangu: Walking, running and leaping into the future 43:26

8d ago43:26

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Ntando Mahlangu was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that meant his legs didn't develop fully below the knees. After spending his childhood in a wheelchair, he made the decision to undergo amputation aged 10. When he received his first set of prosthetic "blade" legs, his whole world changed - and four years later, he was on the podium at th…

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Stacy Dragila: Vaulting the barriers 42:22

8d ago42:22

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Men's pole vaulting has been part of the Olympics since the inaugural modern Games in 1896 - but there was no women's competition until more than a century later. When America's Stacy Dragila became the first woman to win gold in the event at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, it was the culmination of years of campaigning from athletes and coaches, who'…

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Jess Learmonth: The unexpected triathlete 46:04

8d ago46:04

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Jess Learmonth was a talented junior swimmer, but aged 15, she decided she'd had enough. Over the next few years, she and her partner worked in supermarkets, and travelled through Asia. When they returned home, Jess realised she wasn't done with sport yet - but she didn't expect that her desire to get back into shape would eventually lead her to th…

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John McFall: The first Paralympian in space? 50:18

8d ago50:18

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John McFall's life changed forever when, at the age of 19, he lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His dream of joining the British Army was over - but sport gave him a way to find the challenges he'd been seeking. A little over eight years later, he sprinted to bronze at the Beijing Paralympics. Then he left the track beh…

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Coming soon: On the Podium season 4 2:57

16d ago2:57

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Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry meet more amazing Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. New episodes from Thursday 27 June. Paralympic sprinter John McFall left athletics behind to become an orthopaedic surgeon - and is now setting his sights on outer space. Triathlete Jess Learmonth nearly abandoned her sporting dreams to work …

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How Native Pollinators Keep Greater Yellowstone Blooming 50:13

17d ago50:13

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Send us a Text Message. It’s no secret that Greater Yellowstone contains some of the most beautiful wildflower landscapes in the world. In late spring and early summer, fields explode with yellow, purple, pink, and many more vibrant hues found in our native blooming plants. We can thank our native pollinators for providing such a show. However, Gre…

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Studying Yellowstone's Iconic Wolves 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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Send us a Text Message. Wolves in Greater Yellowstone represent one of the greatest conservation success stories. Once absent from the ecosystem, a reintroduction nearly 30 years ago brought back this keystone species to the landscape. Today, Yellowstone wolves are renowned across the world and represent a significant economic driver through wildli…

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Trail Crew Work in Yellowstone’s Backcountry 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Voices of Greater Yellowstone podcast, where we share the stories and science of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As we mentioned in our previous episode, long-time host Kristin Oxford has jettisoned off to her next adventure. I’m Emmy Reed, producer and editor of the podcast, now stepping in behind the…

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Surviving the Cold: How Winter Habitats Sustain Wildlife 37:31

4M ago37:31

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Send us a Text Message. Winter is a brutal time of year in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The sun rises late and sets early, temperatures stay well below freezing for weeks on end, and the snow can pile up foot on top of foot. For the ecosystem’s many ungulates, including pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose, winter is the hardest season to survive.…

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Innovative Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Prevention 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

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Send us a Text Message. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a vast landscape shared by people and wildlife. Habitat for species like grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and more isn’t just found within public lands, but exists alongside, and even overlaps with, the wide-open working lands of this region. With wildlife and people living in such close proxi…

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Wild Wolverines! 39:53

6M ago39:53

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Send us a Text Message. A question we commonly ask fans of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is: If you could see one animal out in the wild, what would it be? It may surprise you that the most popular answer by far is the wolverine. So, why are wolverines at the top of so many peoples’ wildlife bucket list? These elusive critters are rarely seen a…

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Conservation Storytelling through a Lens 1:23:17

7M ago1:23:17

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Send us a Text Message. They say, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” although sometimes it feels like we’re left speechless when viewing the spectacular photos and film of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. People from across the globe who have never visited this remarkable region feel a connection simply from the story these images tell. From …

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Ravens: Yellowstone's Clever Corvids 55:48

8M ago55:48

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Send us a Text Message. To fit with the spooky theme of today, Halloween, we are spending some time with one of Greater Yellowstone’s most enigmatic and charismatic creatures. If you’ve been to Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, you’ve definitely seen these beautiful, surprisingly large, black birds that seem dead set on making mischief. Th…

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Carrie Steinseifer-Bates: Swimming was her escape 55:27

9M ago55:27

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From an alcoholic home to three gold medals aged 16, swimming was Carrie Steinseifer-Bates’s "safe place". But the pressure of being an elite athlete took its toll, and Carrie herself became an alcoholic. Today she is sober and dedicated to helping others.By BBC World Service

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Jared Tallent: Fighting the drug cheat 36:16

9M ago36:16

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Australia’s track and field gold medallist Jared Tallent campaigned for years to get what was rightfully his, following a doping scandal. Already an Olympic silver medallist in race walking, it took four years before a Russian rival was disqualified and Jared finally got his gold medal.By BBC World Service

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Kaleigh Gilchrist: In the name of Kobe 42:29

10M ago42:29

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The Olympic water polo gold medallist inspired by her friendship with the late basketball star Kobe Bryant. After an accident left her with severe injuries, Kaleigh Gilchrist vowed to get to Tokyo in his memory. And in honour of her Olympian father.By BBC World Service

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Global "Weirding" and Climate Conversations 38:38

10M ago38:38

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Send us a Text Message. We know Greater Yellowstone is a remarkable ecosystem. It is also an increasingly vulnerable ecosystem. The impacts of climate change on this landscape can be felt far and wide and are showing up in some surprising ways. As the impacts of climate change put our communities, water, and wild lands at risk, GYC is working along…

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Nikita Ducarroz: The power of sport 36:17

10M ago36:17

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“It saved my life.” BMX competition helped the Swiss-American athlete fight anxiety attacks, which left her unable to leave home as a young teenager. The Olympic bronze medallist is now a mental health advocate.By BBC World Service

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Yip Pin Xiu: Swimming for gold 41:46

10M ago41:46

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Singapore’s most decorated Paralympian, with five gold medals. When Yip Pin Xiu won her first gold at the Beijing Paralympics, she was the youngest in her country’s team. And it was the first time ever that Singapore’s national anthem had been played in an Olympic arena.By BBC World Service

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Santiago Lange: Sailing to gold 43:29

10M ago43:29

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The Argentinian legend who fought back from cancer. Santiago had won Olympic bronze before he got sick. After years of struggle, he came back to take gold at the Rio Games.By BBC World Service

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Breanna Stewart: Shooting for gold 37:49

10M ago37:49

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The star basketball player in the US Olympic team. And, off the court, a voice for the abused. Breanna Stewart speaks frankly about her own experience of child sexual abuse, to give hope and strength to other victims. Since becoming a parent, she campaigns to change attitudes on professional sport and motherhood.…

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Denny Morrison: Coming back from tragedy 42:20

11M ago42:20

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Gold medal-winning speed skater Denny Morrison’s near death experience, and a teammate’s selflessness. A competitor gave up his place to give Denny a sporting break, but a devastating motorbike accident was to follow. He fought back against multiple injuries, before then suffering a stroke. But Denny refused to be beaten, qualifying for the 2018 Ol…

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Birgit Skarstein: Paralympic role model 40:18

11M ago40:18

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From rowing gold to tackling taboos. Paralympian Birgit Skarstein challenges stereotypes. A gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics, she campaigns for women’s sport and disability rights.By BBC World Service

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Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist 45:13

11M ago45:13

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Olympic bronze against the odds, in only Molly Seidel's third ever marathon. Her success came after years of battling an eating disorder – a struggle with which she still lives. She talks about her mental health issues and the physical problems which bulimia can cause.By BBC World Service

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How to Stop a Gold Mine near Yellowstone 34:30

1y ago34:30

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Send us a Text Message. Directly on the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park, Crevice Mountain rises some 3,000 feet above the Yellowstone River and is a prime example of what makes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so extraordinary. The area provides vital habitat for grizzly bears; is an important migration corridor for elk, mule deer, and …

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May the Forest Be With You 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

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Send us a Text Message. The beautiful, unbroken forests found in Greater Yellowstone are an integral part of the ecosystem’s overall health and vitality. They provide crucial habitat and forage for its many wildlife species, are buffers against the effects of climate change, and offer nearly endless opportunities for solitude and recreation to us h…

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The Vital Role of Whitebark Pine 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

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Send us a Text Message. If you’ve ever spent time in the high, wild reaches of Greater Yellowstone, up near the tree line, you may have come across a silvery, gnarled pine tree. If you’ve seen it, chances are you’ve encountered a whitebark pine. These remarkable trees can live upwards of 1,000 years, and are often the highest elevation pines you’ll…

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Northern Arapaho Cultural Preservation 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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Send us a Text Message. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to awe-inspiring landscapes and iconic wildlife. And since time immemorial, it’s been stewarded by Indigenous People who view its lands, waters, and wildlife as sacred. The Indigenous way of caring for the land acknowledges its life-giving energy, is centered on reciprocity, and uses…

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Search and Rescue in Teton Country 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

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Send us a Text Message. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is replete with opportunities for adventure. There is no shortage of hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, mountaineers, hunters, and more out exploring the ecosystem at any given moment. With all that space, and so many people out in it, there is also no shortage of opportunities to get in a b…

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Where the Buffalo Roam 52:16

2y ago52:16

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Send us a Text Message. Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam. This 19th-century poem line turned western song lyric evokes days past when wild bison covered wide open spaces across North America. But these days, the only place wild American plains bison can be witnessed in large, free-roaming herds is within Yellowstone National Park. Yellows…

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Markus Rogan: Life after medals 46:07

2y ago46:07

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A champion swimmer’s journey to find a new path outside of the pool. Markus Rogan held a world record and won two Olympic silvers for Austria. But when he stopped competing, his world unravelled. Markus trained for a new career as a psychotherapist, and it led him back to the Olympics - as a sports psychologist.…

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Jaleen Roberts: Medals and wellbeing 35:02

2y ago35:02

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A champion on and off the track. Paralympic track and field star Jaleen Roberts was born with physical disability cerebral palsy. But she has never let it stop her. She shares her mental health journey to help others.(CP description from Cerebral Palsy Alliance in US)By BBC World Service

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Andrew Hoy 37:30

2y ago37:30

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Still winning medals nearly 40 years on from his first Olympic Games, Australian equestrian Andrew Hoy has no plans to retire. After becoming the oldest man to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, he’s gearing up to compete again.By BBC World Service

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Salum Kashafali: The fastest Paralympian on Earth 35:54

2y ago35:54

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From a child fleeing conflict to the fastest Paralympian on earth. Salum Kashafali fought for survival, escaping the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo with his family. He took 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, breaking his own world record and becoming a global role model.By BBC World Service

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Anna Kiesenhofer: Alone against the odds 35:25

2y ago35:25

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The non-pro Austrian cyclist who beat the best, without the support of a single teammate. When Anna Kiesenhofer lined up for the women's road race, few thought she was a contender. But her belief paid off and she became the first Austrian to win gold at a Summer Games for 17 years.By BBC World Service

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Neeraj Chopra: Inspiring India 32:37

2y ago32:37

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"This is my dream." There had never been an Olympic track and field champion from India. But Neeraj Chopra changed everything for his country. His amazing journey from a rural village climaxed with a gold medal in the men’s javelin at the Tokyo Games. Neeraj is now dedicated to inspiring the next generation of Indian athletes.…

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Raven Saunders: Making a statement on the podium 42:23

2y ago42:23

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"All the things I went through": What a medal meant for a US shot-putter who used an Olympic ceremony to send a message. Raven Saunders hit the headlines in Tokyo when she made an X shape with her arms on the podium. Her aim? To show "the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet". The silver medal winner is black, gay and has spoken …

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Dr Jana Pittman: Sprinting, sliding and saving lives 39:43

2y ago39:43

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Jana Pittman was a world champion hurdler, but injury halted her Olympic dreams. She came back to compete on the ice, and became Australia's first Summer and Winter Olympian when she joined the country's bobsleigh team. She’s also a medical doctor, a mother-of-six and an advocate for women's health. Image: A bright coloured background of yellows an…

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Yellowstone's Resilient Cougars 1:07:14

2y ago1:07:14

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Send us a Text Message. Panther, painter, mountain screamer. Catamount, ghost cat, puma. These are just a few of the regional and colloquial names for an elusive carnivore that stalks the wilds of Greater Yellowstone. It’s an animal many folks go their whole lives sharing habitat with without seeing even once in the wild. Here in the Greater Yellow…

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Anastasia Pagonis: Gold medal influencer 35:15

2y ago35:15

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The blind swimmer breaking records and stereotypes. After losing her vision as a teenager, Anastasia Pagonis broke the world record to take Paralympic gold in Tokyo. Now, she uses her platform as a social media star to break down stereotypes. Illustration: A bright coloured background of yellows and orange on the top and turquoise blue splashing up…

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Gianmarco Tamberi: Sharing the gold 39:14

2y ago39:14

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A golden moment. Why a high jumper put friendship above personal glory. Gianmarco Tamberi leapt to the top of the competition at the Tokyo Olympics - but couldn't be separated from his main rival. A serious injury and a special friendship helped Gianmarco make a momentous decision. Illustration: A bright coloured background of yellows, red and oran…

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The Bold Art of Yellowstone 53:05

2y ago53:05

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Send us a Text Message. As Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” It is no secret that the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem inspires countless artists using every medium imaginable to create masterpieces depicting what this landscape means to them. In Episode 08, we si…

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Tribal Rights and Yellowstone's 150th Anniversary 57:25

2+ y ago57:25

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Send us a Text Message. March 1, 2022 marked the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park. This important milestone is reason to celebrate this special place, but also reflect on its history and envision a more inclusive future. Despite myths about Yellowstone being an untouched, uninhabited land before the Yellowstone Park Pr…

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Elk in Paradise 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

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Send us a Text Message. Elk in Paradise: it doesn’t get more idyllic than that. In Montana’s appropriately named Paradise Valley, an enormous amount of elk congregate to forage, rest, and find safety in numbers. Many travel straight over from Yellowstone National Park, which sits at the southern end of Paradise Valley. However, elk encounter numero…

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Yellowstone Rocks! Geology and Volcanology 1:01:58

2+ y ago1:01:58

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Send us a Text Message. Towering geysers. Colorful hot springs. Gurgling mudpots. Steamy fumaroles. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the greatest destinations on earth for observing hydrothermal features. So, what makes it such a geological hotspot? In Episode 05, we'll chat with geologist and volcanologist Dr. Lisa Morgan, a scientist e…

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Wildlife Migration and Movement 55:11

2+ y ago55:11

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Send us a Text Message. Wildlife migration and movement is the heartbeat of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It ebbs and flows as one of the most astonishing and ancient movement corridors on Earth. What barriers do these species face while traveling across their habitat? We’ll learn all that and more in Episode 04. During this chat with the Grea…

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The Raven 10:40

2+ y ago10:40

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe has one of the most quoted, but short lines in the history of quotes; Nevermore. This is one of my favorites and I hope I do it justice on this episode. Have a wonderful and fright-filled Halloween! Music for this episode; Deadlock and Tormented purchased at Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com Backplate by Josep…

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Horror Movies - What Scares You 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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We are nearing the fright-filled time of year, and you can't go through the season of Halloween without watching that scary movie that resonates with you. In this episode, I discuss my top three movie choices for the Halloween season. What say you? Which movie or movies do you have to watch, or Halloween is not complete? My top three - In The Mouth…

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