Best Sandra Davidson Podcasts (2024)

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Mark Chee, Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee Southern

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In this Back in the Day podcast installment, Ken and Sarah interview Mark Chee, an undergraduate educator in biology and public health at the University of Tennessee, Southern.By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com

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Ep 11: Shady Characters 54:43

6d ago54:43

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We’ve spent this series mostly focusing on Michael, Elizabeth Mackintosh’s supervisor on the Covenant Seminary house cleaning staff. In the eyes of the police, Michael was the prime suspect in Elizabeth’s death, literally from Day One. But he wasn’t the only person they looked at. In any large group of people, even at a seminary, there are going to…

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Bonus Content: Sandra Interview 33:19

13d ago33:19

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Sandra was one of the few unmarried, female students at Covenant in 1990. And she had a class *with* Elizabeth, which turned out to be incredibly influential on the rest of her life. She also went to Grace and Peace Church with Egon Middleman, whom we’ve briefly mentioned before in this series. Sandra’s story provides a fascinating look into what i…

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Ep 10: The Forgotten Children 1:11:00

20d ago1:11:00

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Michael and his family left Covenant's campus in May of 1990, but the stigma of Elizabeth Mackintosh's murder followed them the rest of their lives. In this episode we hear from Michael's two oldest children, Karl and Kirsten, as they talk about the effect the murder had on them. Here are some resources if you or someone you know needs help with a …

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Bonus Content: Ryan Davidson Interview 38:24

27d ago38:24

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For this week’s bonus content we have the rest of our two interviews with lawyer Ryan Davidson, whom you’ve heard in the last couple episodes. Ryan reached out to us in February because he had some critiques of how he thought we were characterizing Covenant Seminary, in terms of how they have or haven’t responded over the years, and the legal advic…

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Ep 09: What Happened to Michael 59:18

1M ago59:18

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A couple months after the murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh, Michael left Covenant Seminary (under "duress" as he described it) and moved his family to California. But his contentious relationship with Covenant has continued to this day. Using letters sent back and forth between Michael and Covenant, we examine what went wrong and how there's not much…

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Bonus Content: 34 Years 10:35

1M ago10:35

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Today's bonus content release happened to coincide with the 34th anniversary of the murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh, so we wanted to take a moment to honor and remember her. Read the full text (and a brief history) of "The Sands of Time Are Sinking" here. Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or to get…

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Ep 08: The Polygraph 54:29

2M ago54:29

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After Elizabeth's death, police ask a suspect, Michael, to sit for a polygraph exam. Reluctantly, he agrees, hoping that it will help clear his name. Ruth and TJ examine why that didn't happen. Click here to read a transcript of the polygraph clips heard in this episode. Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each …

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Bonus Content: Liam Adams Interview 45:14

2M ago45:14

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In this week's bonus content you'll hear the rest of our interview with Liam Adams, religion reporter for The Tennesseean. Liam talks about some specific cases of abuse and misconduct the PCA has dealt with, his reporting on the Nashville Presbytery, the PCA’s 2022 Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault report, also known as the DASA report, the PCA’s S…

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Ep 07: Let's Talk About It 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

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In this episode we zoom out to examine the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), the denomination of Covenant Theological Seminary. What does the reaction to Elizabeth's murder tell us about how Christian institutions handle tragedy? And how should they talk about Elizabeth going forward? Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional material…

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Bonus Content: Ruth Serven Smith Interview 33:13

3M ago33:13

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In today's bonus content you'll hear Ruth and TJ's first interview from June 2023, about Ruth's background and interest in Elizabeth's case, and some of their personal feelings about what they'd uncovered up to that point.

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Ep 06: Don't Talk About It 56:59

3M ago56:59

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So far we've spent this series examining the details of Elizabeth Mackintosh's murder and the subsequent investigations. We'll come back to more of that later, but in this episode we focus on the way that the murder was handled by Covenant Seminary. Some people at Covenant felt free to talk about Elizabeth. Others felt that Covenant administrators …

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Bonus Content: Jerram Barrs Interview 38:07

3M ago38:07

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To appease everyone dissatisfied with our every-other-week release schedule, we're going to start putting out some bonus content on the weeks in between. Today we start with the leftovers from our interview with theologian and former Covenant Seminary professor, Jerram Barrs. He talks about his backstory, his time a L'Abri in Switzerland, some addi…

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Ep 05: A Strong-Minded Woman 1:19:20

3M ago1:19:20

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We’ve spent this series so far examining what happened to Elizabeth Mackintosh, but in this episode we focus on Elizabeth herself. Who was she? What was she like? What was she doing at Covenant? And what were her plans for the future? Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or to get in touch with us.…

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Ep 04: 33 Years and Counting 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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The Covenant community reacts to Elizabeth’s death. Police travel around the country to investigate leads. Then they find out important information might have been saved by seminary lawyers and stored in a barn… or might be lost forever. Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or to get in touch with us…

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Ep 03: The Prime Suspect 48:51

4M ago48:51

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Police quickly understand that they have responded to a homicide at Covenant Theological Seminary, not a suicide (as the original 911 call said). As the investigation begins, police become interested in one man, a fellow student of Elizabeth Mackintosh. A choice made that day continues to haunt investigators. Click here to review the transcript of …

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Ep 02: The Chapel 44:28

5M ago44:28

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About a dozen people were around Elizabeth on the morning of her death, but no one saw anything incriminating. Ruth and TJ walk through the morning of March 26, 1990, minute by minute, examining who was where and when. We hear from former Covenant students and staff who were on the campus that morning, and also from two retired Creve Coeur Police d…

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Ep 01: God Only Knows the Answer 52:51

5M ago52:51

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Elizabeth Mackintosh was killed in the chapel basement at Covenant Theological Seminary. The right tour guide will point out the spot, but Covenant hosts no memorial for her. And it’s not like Elizabeth was a stranger passing through… she was a well-respected student at the time she was killed. It’s been 33 years since her death, so why are some pe…

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Series Trailer 5:10

5M ago5:10

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Coming December 19th... Early on the morning of March 26, 1990, Elizabeth Mackintosh was murdered on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary in Creve Coeur, Missouri. To date it's the only unsolved murder in the city’s history. True Believer examines the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth's murder and speaks to the people affected by it as the…

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Sandra Shelton, Former Owner of Hillsboro Village Shop, Pangaea

1y ago

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Occupying the corner of 21st Ave S and Belcourt Ave for a little over 20 years, and on Belmont Blvd before that, Pangaea was a beloved business by many Nashvillians, tourists, and even celebrities. Sandra Shelton was its proprietor, and she sat down with us to tell us the story of her shop and her life.…

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Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Curator of "WWII POW Exhibit: Friend, Enemy, or Frenemy?"

1y ago

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In this episode, Ken and Sarah chat with Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, the curator of "Camp Forrest, TN - POW Exhibit: Friend, Enemy or Frenemy" that resided in Metro Archives from fall, 2022 through February, 2023.Dr. Taylor is a best-selling author and retired higher-education administrator. For more than a decade, she researched topics such as WWII, the…

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John Zuccarello, Nashville History

1+ y ago

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In this episode, Program Coordinator for the Archives, Sarah Arntz officially joins the podcast team with Ken to interview native Nashvillian, John Zuccarello, about growing up in the Music City, its plentiful history with baseball, his research work with the local cemeteries, and various other Nashville-related topics.…

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Back in the Day: Jim Zapp - Nashville Stars Baseball Team

2+ y ago

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In 2006, the Archives opened an exhibit entitled, "Play Ball" featuring interviews with some of Nashville's baseball greats. In honor of Black History Month, Back in the Day presents Jim Zapp. Born in 1924 in Nashville, his baseball career began after his enlistment in the US Navy during World War 2.He joined a segregated military team while statio…

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Back in the Day: Tennessee's Connection to the women of World War II

3y ago

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Historian DeAnn Killon discusses some of the Tennessee Women that contributed to the United States victory in World War 2By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com

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Hard Hickory, Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812

3y ago

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In this episode from 2019, Tony Turnbow discusses his nonfiction History book, Hardened to Hickory: the missing chapter of Andrew Jackson's Life.By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com

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Episode 83: She & Her Finale 58:49

4y ago58:49

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We come to you one very last time to talk about ending this five-year-long creative endeavor! We reflect on what the podcast and radio show has meant for our friendship, relationship with our moms and friends, and development of our creative voices. Most importantly we say thank you to all the listeners who’ve come along on this journey. We love y'…

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Episode 82: 'All Is Well'- Cocktails & Covid Ft. Charly Lowry 36:07

4y ago36:07

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Musician and Native American activist Charly Lowry joins us to close out our mini season. She shares why her quarantine has been literally life-changing: she got a kidney transplant she's been waiting for for years. We all reflect on how the slowness of lockdown has opened up new artistic and creative pursuits, and of course, we share what media we…

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Episode 81: Cocktails and Covid ft. Comedian Erin Terry of Eyes Up Here Comedy 42:59

4y ago42:59

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Comedian and founder of Eyes Up Here Comedy show Erin Terry joins us again to discuss her recent elopement and the challenges of finding comedy and producing virtual stand-up shows in the era of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 80: Cocktails & Covid ft. 'Survivor' Dr. Alison 37:38

4y ago37:38

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Dr. Alison Raybould spent 37 days on a deserted island in 2018 while competing on "Survivor." Earlier this year, she was quarantined for 14 days in her house due to potential COVID-19 exposure. She reflects on how different life is for her now and what it's like to be a doctor during a pandemic. Plus, we all share the TV that is getting us through …

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Episode 79: Cocktails and Covid ft. Monet Noelle 36:59

4y ago36:59

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Artist, activist, and Durham, North Carolina mover and shaker Monet Noelle Marshall returns to share how her art practice is evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic; what cooking has offered her during this period of staying at home; why we ought to be wary of rise & grind culture in the era of pandemic. This miniseries checking in with some of our p…

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Episode 78: Cocktails & Covid & #QuaranTAY 47:42

4y ago47:42

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The one and only Laura Lee (from our online dating episodes) returns to share how a life-size cardboard cutout of Taylor Swift is helping her pass the days in quarantine; what it's like moving back in to her childhood bedroom; and how the world of online dating is adapting to COVID-19. This miniseries checking in with some of our past guests is giv…

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Episode 77: Cocktails and Covid ft. Crosby Lupton 24:44

4y ago24:44

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Is sheltering in place slowly driving you mad? Us too. Which is exactly why we’re bringing back some of our favorite guests to discuss life in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We premiere this new mini-series with our friend Crosby who came on the show several years ago to reveal a family secret that changed her life. In an ironic twist of fate, …

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Episode 76: Season Finale With THE MOMS 33:20

4+ y ago33:20

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We send you off for the holidays and close out our season with THE MOMS. Sheila and Rebecca share what they've been up to, reflect on recent episodes and ask us about the future of the show and our friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 75: Do Not Shave For Your Gynecologist 46:06

4+ y ago46:06

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Contraception. Abortion. Fertility. We ask your pressing questions about sex and reproduction to Dr. Dalia Brahmi, a family medicine physician and reproductive specialist. She also walks us through a day in the life of an abortion provider in the South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 74: No Shade To Annie Leibovitz 20:57

4+ y ago20:57

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Kennedi Carter is a rising star. Her stunning photographs explore blackness, beauty and love, and they have catapulted her to Instagram fame. They've also landed her in Essence, Fader and Vogue Italia. The kicker? She's only 20 years old. In this episode we talk with Kennedi about the evolution of her relationship to photography, the power of visua…

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Episode 73: Your Poop Questions Answered 37:57

4+ y ago37:57

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Anita’s dad loves to talk about poop. He’s a gastroenterologist who proudly dons a poop-themed apron, drives a car with a poop-themed license plate, and even had poop designs on his birthday cake. He joins us in this episode to answer our burning questions about gut health, from why period poop is so weird, to why some people's farts smell worse th…

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You Can Begin Again 46:10

4+ y ago46:10

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Alexandra Zagbayou’s life changed forever the summer she started middle school. A beautiful childhood filled with stability and joy took a turn when her family had to flee the Ivory Coast because of growing civil unrest. They landed in North Carolina for what was supposed to be a few months. She’s lived here ever since.Twenty years later, Alexandra…

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Episode 71: Discover Your Queendom and Make Your Presence Known: A Conversation With Charly Lowry 49:46

4+ y ago49:46

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Singer-songwriter Charly Lowry grew up in a swampy part of North Carolina best known as the home of the Lumbee Native American Tribe. Her roots in Robeson County have shaped her musical career, from a stint on American Idol more than a decade ago to her spiritually-infused solo work today. Sandra and Anita talk with Charly about her meditations on …

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Episode 70: Growing Up With Social Media...The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 33:52

4+ y ago33:52

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What does it mean to grow up with social media? Sandra sits down with three teenagers for a conversation about how they use and feel about social media. Turns out she has more in common with them than she thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Back in the Day

5y ago

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In this episode, Metro Archivist Ken Fieth talks with local historian, author and Professor Todd Van Beck on funeral practices during the American Civil War, 1861-1865.By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com

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Episode 69: Kids These Days 43:38

5y ago43:38

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What are the kids talking about these days? But really. Anita sits down with our new intern Luci Jones for a conversation about wokeness in high school, being biracial and bisexual, and whether a gender neutral world is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 68: Summer Updates 30:51

5y ago30:51

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Sandra and Anita catch up about their summer activities, reproductive justice and sex ed in North Carolina, and what it means to be a so-called objective journalist in this era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Back in the Day: Confederate Winter and Freedom Spring

5y ago

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Author Kurt Vetters discusses his newest books, Confederate Winter and Freedom Spring.By ask@nashvillepl.libanswers.com

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Episode 67: From NC To Netflix: Meet Gender Nonbinary Actor Lachlan Watson 46:20

5y ago46:20

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Gender non-binary teen Lachlan Watson joins us for our season closer to share their journey from small-town acting gigs to landing a major Hollywood role as Susie Putnam in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." They share what it’s like to be one of a handful of nonbinary actors and how they approach acting in a show about magic. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Episode 66: Nudity Is No Big Deal 36:04

5y ago36:04

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Naomi Prioleau is a self-described "black, vegan nudist." Despite whatever eyebrows it may raise, for her nudism is about liberation, freedom from judgment, and a loving relationship with her body. She joins us to share why everyone should try living in a nudist colony at least once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 65: America's Failing Moms, And They're Pushing Back 42:39

5y ago42:39

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How is society failing mothers? Where do men and fathers fit into the picture? And why should we all be angry about it? Journalist Katherine Goldstein joins us to answer these questions and talk about her brand new podcast “The Double Shift,” which aims to challenge how society sees mothers and how mothers see themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Episode 64: Online Dating for Women Seeking Women 5:44

5y ago5:44

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Some of the stereotypes about lesbian dating are true according to one of our listeners. Andrea, a 26-year-od from Maryland, was inspired by our latest episode to share her experiences as a woman seeking other women online. In a voice memo she talks about the lesbian equivalent of the fish pic, unwanted threesome overtures, and other lesbian trends…

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Episode 63: The Online Dating Veteran Returns 40:59

5y ago40:59

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We laugh our way through a conversation about the woes and joys of dating online with an experienced swiper and return guest. Laura fills us in on her best stories and top tips, from how to dress for a first date to how meeting people IRL changed her pursuit of romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 62: Inside "Survivor" with Dr. Alison 53:44

5y ago53:44

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Dr. Alison Raybould competed in “Survivor” to test her grit. She made it through 37 days of competition and joins us to answer all our burning questions, including what living on a deserted island taught her about her resolve, her body, and how women are represented on the TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 61: This is 30 22:49

5+ y ago22:49

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Last week we delivered Sandra to a newly minted decade. Our twenties are now behind us both and there are things we are dead set on leaving back there with them. What does it mean to transition to a new decade and what changes are we passionate about making to mark the occasion? Have we truly faced, integrated and moved beyond the emotional churn, …

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