For over 100 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has been the home for the strange, the bizarre, and the unusual—all incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true. Have you ever wondered what to do if you reeled in the Loch Ness Monster or captured Bigfoot? And just how did conjoined twins Chang and Eng father 21 children? Or how in the world do Japanese game shows get away with some of the insane stunts they do? Join hosts Brent Donaldson and Ryan Clark as they dive into the wonderful worl ...
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Escaping the Maze Podcast - A podcast devoted to prodigal sons and daughters through Biblical Scripture and commentary on news, politics, even entertainment as signs
Roberta Ripley
I'm Roberta Ripley a writer, podcaster, obviously, and life long Detroiter. In 2014 I came closer to end of a long journey through New Age, Shamanistic studies and secular Western philosophy. None of these things answered fully the questions I had about life or informed me how to form my relationship with The Most High God, Creator of Heaven and Earth until I read the Bible. We are in the days returned of Noah and Lot and most people have abandon their faiths without truly studying it for th ...
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Measures Taken To Prepare For The End Of The World - Notcast Ep. 38
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Nostradamus has a prediction about it. Christians have a whole book detailing it. And scientists are right now preparing for what they will do when we face their version of it. In fact, they’re so confident they say it’s only a matter of time before the human race may be threatened. This week, we examine theories about the end of the world. Show no…
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Inside The World Of Doomsday Preppers - Ripley's Notcast Ep. 37
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Imagine a world where in one second everything changes. The lights go out. Your electronics shut down. And everything with a computer is rendered useless. Will you be ready? Will you know how to survive? This week on the Notcast, we look into the world of doomsday preppers, imagining how life would change for many of us without modern conveniences.…
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Three Places The Ark Of The Covenant Could Be Hidden
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While the movies might have you thinking the Ark of the Covenant is a Biblical superweapon, real scholars and holy men have some other ideas about this holy relic. Some believe it's in Ethiopia, while others claim it has remained in the same place for millennia. This week, we talk to three people who have searched for the lost Ark of the Covenant. …
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Infiltrating A Secret Society - Ripley's Notcast Episode 35
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For decades, people have joined the Ordo Templi Orientis society, which incorporates dark magic and sexual rituals into their presentations. This week, we talk to Marguerite—a magazine writer who snuck into the Ordo Templi Orientis society for a story. It started out innocent enough. Then things got weird. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can joi…
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The Nazi Scientists Who Built America's Space Rockets
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After the War in Europe ended with the fall of Berlin, allied nations began using any means necessary to bring on Nazi scientists to enhance their own military technology. This week on the Notcast, we explore Operation Paperclip, a covert project to bring former Nazi scientists that could have been tried for war crimes to the U.S. in order to build…
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Tulpamancy Brings Thoughts Into Existence - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Ep. 33
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Did you ever have an imaginary friend? Did you ever wish you could make it real? Some people believe they’re doing just that. For centuries, Buddhist mystics have told legends of the Tulpa, or entities that can be “thought” into existence. Now, the practice is becoming more popular thanks to online chat forums. This week, we examine the science and…
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The Track Star Who Beat The Nazis At Their Own Games
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Despite winning four Olympic gold medals and breaking three world records, when Jesse Owens returned home to the United States, he was treated like a second-class citizen. This week on the Notcast, come back to the Berlin Olympics of 1936 as we introduce you to an amazing young track star named Jesse Owens—a track star who wanted to defeat the Nazi…
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The Number One Restaurant That Didn't Exist - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 31
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Is Bobby Mackey's Music World A Portal To Hell?
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The Clinton Administration saw the end of independent radio with the 1996 FCC deregulation. Making it impossible for independently owned radio stations to compete with Corporate juggernauts that could now monopolize radio. Black Radio stations were hardest hit. Join me and my guest Dani Dye who saw the decline of black-owned radio stations from the…
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Monsters In America's Woods - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 28
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Do dryads and tree spirits stalk the Appalachain mountains? Could the biblical Cain stalk the woods of Ohio? This week on the Notcast, we go deep into the woods of North America to confront the menacing and unknown. Brent and Ryan talk to people with firsthand accounts of strange and frightening experiences and ask what it is that makes moments in …
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Uncovering Medical Mysteries - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 27
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What if you woke up, but couldn't speak again? What if you could only speak in another accent? From foreign language syndrome to terminal insomnia, and even hiccups lasting for years, medical mysteries afflict people all over the world. This week on the Notcast, we talk to a man who had the hiccups for three years, and to a woman who woke up one da…
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The Mystery Of Cattle Mutilations - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 26
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For the past several decades, cows have been found all over the American West mutilated in strange and horrific ways. Often drained of blood, with tongues and sexual organs removed, ranchers, local police, and even the FBI have struggled to explain these mysterious mutilations. This week on the Notcast, we talk to a rancher who witnessed the result…
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Three People Thankful For Survival - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 25
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Whether it be surviving a fall in the remote mountains of Himalaya, fighting through an inferno engulfing your hometown, or spending a lifetime preaching lightning safety only to be struck yourself, surviving in many situations is not only against the odds, but also takes unbelievable effort, skill, and even luck. This week on the Notcast, we talk …
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Forrest Fenn's Hidden Treasure - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 24
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After collecting rare artifacts for nearly 80 years, wealthy artifacts broker Forrest Fenn decided to hide a treasure in the Rocky Mountains. He released a cryptic poem, giving people clues as to where they could find it. This week on the Notcast, we talk to two treasure hunters who have been chasing Fenn's buried chest for years, then ask Forrest …
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The Mothman, Protector Or Harbinger Of Doom? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 23
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In the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, tales of a giant winged figure is said to haunt the rolling hills of an old World War II munitions plant. Its presence has been accompanied by tragedy and the unexplained, but that hasn't stopped people from seeing his glowing red eyes. This week on the Notcast, we talk to people who claim to have seen …
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Break Into The History Of Stuntwomen - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 22
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A long overdue golden age of stuntwomen has taken hold in Hollywood as more female performers are recognized for their massive contributions to movies throughout the decades. This week on the Notcast, Brent and Ryan crash headfirst through a plate of glass into the history of stuntwomen. Meet Heidi Moneymaker, a woman who has flipped cars as a runa…
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Stories Inside The Waverly Hills Sanatorium - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 21
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Dubbed one of the most haunted places in America, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium saw thousands of tuberculosis patients die as the disease ravaged early 20th-century America. This week on the Notcast, Brent and Ryan take a step inside the now-defunct hospital. They talk about the building's history—including the infamous death chute—and Ryan talks ab…
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Finding A Real Lost City - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 20
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The search for the Lost City of the Monkey God has gone on for over a century. One claimed to have found it, in the 1940s, but he died before being able to return. Today, explorers and scientists have used cutting-edge technology to once again locate this mysterious city. This week on the Notcast, Brent and Ryan talk to Douglas Preston about his se…
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Entering The Weird World - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 19
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When Pauline Dakin was seven years old her family went on vacation in Winnipeg, Canada. When they got there, her mother said they could never go back home. This week on the Notcast, Brent and Ryan are back with season two! They delve deep into the mysteries surrounding Dakin's family. This was a family where food was thrown out without explanation,…
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The President Who Got Stuck In A Bathtub - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 18
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The largest president by all measurements, William Howard Taft is said to have spent four “uncomfortable years” in the White House, but did he really get so stuck in his bathtub that six people had to pry his naked body out? This week on the Notcast, we investigate the stories of the portly president’s bathtub and uncover what might explain how his…
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Surviving Multiple Lightning Strikes - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 17
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While the myth of lightning never striking twice has been perpetuated for years, meteorologists have long debunked the idea as nonsense. This week on the Notcast, we explain why lightning can and will strike twice. We also examine the lives of two people who thought they were cursed after being struck by lightning several times throughout their liv…
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Did Pocahontas And John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 16
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While gilded retellings of the settlement of Jamestown may include a star-crossed romance between John Smith and the Native American princess, Pocahontas, how history has another tale to tell. This week on the Notcast, we discuss the true nature of the pair's relationship. Were they lovers or even friends? And did Pocahontas really put her life on …
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Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 015
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It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear, but what scholars are still trying to piece together is why the Dutch artist was driven to such a desperate act and whether he was the one who actually did it. This week, we look into the theory that fellow artist Paul Gauguin cut off van Gogh's ear with a sword, and whether a letter from…
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What Were Washington’s Teeth Really Made From? – Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Ep. 014
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We’ve all heard the story of George Washington, the Founding Father who led America’s colonies to victory in 1781, having wooden teeth. It reminds us that even the greatest heroes have flaws. Some stories even say he carved his teeth himself, a reflection of the admirable ability for a person to solve their own problems. This idea may make for a gr…
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The History Of Crocodile-Filled Moats - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 013
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Roaches VS Nuclear Armageddon - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 012
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Cockroaches are renowned for how hard they are to kill; they’ve even been rumored to be tough enough to survive nuclear Armageddon. But is their resilience exaggerated? Is the roach's body tough enough to survive nuclear detonation and fallout? This week on the Notcast, we break down the research behind a cockroach and atomic bomb confrontation. Sh…
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The Truth About Suicidal Lemmings - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 011
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Lemmings have a reputation for being suicide-obsessed cliff-diving rodents, but what explains this curious behavior? While Brent and Ryan work on season two of the Notcast, we explore the "Or Not" side of Ripley's Believe It or Not!. This week, we look into the mystery of lemming behavior, and how our understanding of these rodents became so warped…
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Interviewing Real Vampires - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 010
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Could your grocery store clerk, the nurse at your local clinic, or even your priest be a real vampire? Whether it's biological or not, vampirism has long been used as a way to describe the differences between certain groups of people. On the season one finale of the Notcast, Brent and Ryan interview real vampires, delving into the bizarre and somet…
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Salem And The Curse Of Giles Corey - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 009
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What began as an investigation into the life of accused witch Giles Corey, culminated in an interview with modern-day witch Lori Bruno. This week, Brent and Ryan discuss the horrors perpetrated in association with the Salem Witch Trials. One man chose to be squished to death by rocks, rather than falsely admit to being a witch. Show notes are on Ri…
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The Private Lives Of The Conjoined Bunker Twins - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 008
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In 1824, a merchant working between Singapore and Bangkok saw what he thought was some kind of human animal—a creature with two heads, but only two arms, swimming in the Chao Phraya River. This week, Brent and Ryan discuss the legendary conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker. These twins began as duck sellers in their humble village, traveled as side…
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Behind The Insanity Of Japanese Game Shows - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 007
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Many have heard that Japanese game shows can be ruthless environments where anything goes. This week, Brent and Ryan talk to American contestants and game show experts to separate the facts from the fiction. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.…
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Edison And The Electric Chair - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 006
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"An inventor needs enemies." These are the words of the man who brought electricity into the home, Thomas Edison. While many will argue the particulars of what he invented, Edison was perhaps the most influential man in technology during the turn of the century. This week, Brent and Ryan talk to Dr. Paul Israel, the Director and General Editor of t…
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The World's Shortest Daredevil Stuntman - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 005
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Picture a cramped tour bus packed with self-proclaimed human oddities, sword swallowers, fire-breathers, glass eaters, and vaudevillian-style performers all getting ready to take the stage. This week on the Ripley's Believe It or Notcast, Brent and Ryan talk to Short E. Dangerously. At three-foot-three, Shorty had to have his lower half amputated w…
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Interview With An Exorcist - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 004
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The conviction that demons exist, and that they exist to harass, derange, and smite human beings stretches back as far as religion itself. This week on the Ripley's Believe It or Notcast, Brent and Ryan talk to Father Vincent Lampert, a Catholic priest and the official exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Father Lampert trained under long-…
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Bruce Campbell's Encounter With The Unexplained - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 003
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Travel Channel has brought Ripley's Believe It or Not! back to television with veteran actor Bruce Campbell introducing viewers to the strange, bizarre, and unusual. This week on the Ripley's Believe It or Notcast, Brent and Ryan talk to Bruce about the show, asking him what it's like in the world-famous Ripley Warehouse. Bruce's Believe It or Not!…
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Inside The Most Off Limits Places - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 002
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WARNING: This story contains the descriptions of off limits places where people are not allowed to go. Listen, but watch your step. Things could get dangerous. For even the most seasoned travelers—the ones who have been to every state and every continent—there are still places that for whatever reason—be they geographical, political, or even for yo…
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The Law When It Comes To Hunting Cryptids - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 001
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What would happen if people actually captured Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster? This week Brent and Ryan talk to a Skunk Ape expert in the Everglades, then navigate the laws protecting Sasquatch in Skamania County, Washington. Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You can join the Notcast conversation on Twitter or drop us a line at notcast@ripleys.com.…
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Sneak Peek: The Ripley's Believe It or Notcast
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Some believers are reluctant to call themselves Christians. Today’s elite would have you believe Christianity is no longer needed. Join me and my guess Brian for a full discussion on what Christianity really is and why people rebel against it. The post 038 IS CHRISTIANITY STILL RELEVANT? appeared first on Escaping The Maze.…
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037 The Flint Hegelian dialectic with Guest Unplugem
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The Flint Crisis is just one of many assaults on the psyche of the American public and attacks on poor disenfranchised communities in the Metro-Detroit area. What are we to do? How can you help? Will prayers or protest end these injustices? Join me Roberta Ripley on another Escaping The Maze Saturday service with my Read More ... The post 037 The F…
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Desiree M. Mondesir expounds to use the dangers, pitfalls, and pain of being in the Jezebel Spirit. How Jezebel is infiltrates Churches, Ministries, and families. She gives a personal account in her new book How I Fell Prey to Jezebel. Even the faithful need to beware of this seductive spirit. Order the book below from Read More ... The post 036 Ho…
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035 Christians Just say No to Halloween
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Guest Desiree M. Mondesir discusses the origin of this day and why the early Church may be initially to blame for its embracing of Halloween. Halloween is no holy tradition. But many Christians embrace this pagan celebration along with the secular society as a benign day of candy and fun for the kids. Even though many Christians fully recognize the…
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034 Quick News Update South Carolina State of Emergency
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October 3-4 South Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia and President Obama declare State of Emergency. South Carolina sees worst flooding in 1000 years. The post 034 Quick News Update South Carolina State of Emergency appeared first on Escaping The Maze.By Podcast Archives - Escaping The Maze
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033 What’s Going On? We ask Theodore Jackson a.k.a. Unplugem.
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Theodore Jackson gives his heavy hitting Biblical take on hot topics of the day. Brother Theodore gives us the low down on Pope Francis’ and the Pope’s shady past. What was all the hooplah about Sept 23rd? And then we delve into the Obama and Putin’s fake opposition performance for the world stage, as well Read More ... The post 033 What’s Going On…
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Skynet lives and consumation of love or lust confirms that Molly does not have Vagina Dentata amongst her many new found features as a hybrid alien. Luck for J.D. The post 032 Zugzwang appeared first on Escaping The Maze.By Podcast Archives - Escaping The Maze
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031 Extant Season 2 Finale Review (mission accomplished?)
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Double Vision and The Greater Good were combined 12 & 13 episodes to end either season 2 of Extant or the entire mini-series. It’s hard to tell. This is a peculiar mini-series for several reasons. Join me and I’ll tell you why along with the real reason for this show and and overview of the Read More ... The post 031 Extant Season 2 Finale Review (…
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End of the season 2 for Extant. A mini-series with so many moving parts that not even five seasons could explain the logic of why the writer decided to write this show. I’ll let you know my thoughts on why Speilberg is producing this show and it’s being done at all. The post 030 An apocalyptic show in its very name appeared first on Escaping The Ma…
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Following the Money for #BLACKLIVESMATTER Lillian Wald, Rabbi Emil G. Hirsh, and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, all of them are missing from the NAACP. They were all Jewish liberals who were key founders of the most well-known civil rights organizations of black people in America. It’s where the money came and still comes from with this Read More ... The p…
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