Best Spill The Green Tea Podcasts (2024)

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A Dream or Nightmare & a Jackson Q&A 1:28:33

6h ago1:28:33

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Lindsie recaps her very chaotic flight back home. Kristen is concerned about Lindsie's recent dream that seems more like a nightmare. Lindsie answers a question regarding her and Will, and an article about monoxide poisoning causes some concern for those who spend a lot of time near boats. Lastly, Lindsie does a little Q&A with Jackson. Follow us @…

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Episode 47: Summer Reading Extravaganza 59:18

5d ago59:18

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Join Kelly, Ragon, and returning special guest Katie Stewart to discuss summer reads! They discuss books that remind them of summer as well as favorite summer reads for middle grade readers, romance and romantasy readers, the best books to survive a long flight, and of course, our ultimate recommendations for fun, breezy books to occupy your lazy s…

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Girls Trip feat. Tori 1:24:15

7d ago1:24:15

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Lindsie is in Cancun on a girls trip with Tori and they answer 14 questions that you should ask your BFF. Also, they share the latest shenanigans from their trip. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Apartments: Visit Apartments.com, a place to find a place Fabric: Apply today in minutes at MeetFabric.com/SouthernTe…

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People Will Learn On Their Own 1:33:01

14d ago1:33:01

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Lindsie gives a house update, talks about Jackson wanting to do tackle football, and shares her thoughts on Clemson Baseball players/coaches getting ejected during their game. A story on Facebook about learning from life difficulties resonates with Kristen and Lindsie, and Kristen talks about how her mom still parents her occasionally. Lindsie feel…

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Episode 46: Planning A Perfect Pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island 55:13

19d ago55:13

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Kindred Spirits Book Club is going on the road! Kelly and Ragon are joined by Brenna Clarke Gray to plan for their upcoming trip to Prince Edward Island. We discuss all things PEI, from the award-winning cheese at COWS Creamery to the cheesy souvenirs aimed at Anne of Green Gables tourists. Side chats include Brenna’s survival guide for an academic…

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The Cool Girl On The Block 1:28:06

21d ago1:28:06

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Lindsie closed on her house, and is now focused on the design process and replacing the awful “dirty tile!” She answers your questions about homeschooling, mother-in-law relationships, and a tech free summer! And shares thoughts on the Dancing For The Devil documentary on Netflix!Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com…

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Coco McCracken, Writer and Author 50:45

22d ago50:45

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Coco McCracken, author of The Rabbit and forthcoming debut memoir GOOD & LOUD. Topics: Coming-of-Age, Music, Canada, Books, Asian American.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Sophia, @BeyondTheMekong Creator and Curator 48:58

22d ago48:58

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann welcomes Sophia of the @BeyondTheMekong instagram account and Khmer American. Topics: Khmer Culture, Books, Cambodian Authors, Diaspora. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Ellie Sato, Democratic Activist 53:44

22d ago53:44

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann talks with Ellie Sato, a Democratic activist, candidate for state representative, dancer, and Japanese American. Topics: Running for office, Stop Asian Hate, Politics, Model Minority Myth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message…

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Putsata Reang, Author of 'Ma and Me' 55:41

22d ago55:41

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Putsata Reang, author of Ma and Me, journalist, and educator. Topics: Cambodia, LGBTQ+, Culture, Family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message

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Jaed Coffin, Author of 'Roughhouse Friday' 1:07:30

22d ago1:07:30

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Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann interviews Jaed Coffin, author of Roughhouse Friday, Contributing Editor for DownEast Magazine, and writing professor at UNH in Durham, NH. Topics: Goldfish, Time, Masculinity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/softspokenwmc/message…

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The Grass Is Green Enough For Me 1:19:52

28d ago1:19:52

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It’s a little deep and serious as Lindsie and Kristen talk about intentional repairing, dealbreakers, gaslighting, the ability to change, once a cheater, always a cheater, chosen family, and planning for your child’s care in the event of your death. And they dig into country singer Morgan Wallen vs the city of Nashville, and his namesake bar that d…

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EP.9 HIT IT! Hustling and the Ivory Tower with Max McGuinness 1:31:01

29d ago1:31:01

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Dr. Max McGuinness is a Teaching Fellow in French at Trinity College Dublin. He previously taught at University College Dublin, the University of Limerick, and Columbia University, where he received his PhD in French in 2019. His first book – published this Spring – is Hustlers in the Ivory Tower: Press and Modernism from Mallarmé to Proust (Liverp…

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Episode 45: Friendships and Found Family: Community in Anne's House of Dreams 1:18:03

1M ago1:18:03

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In today’s episode, Kelly and Ragon wind up their discussion of Anne’s House of Dreams. In a book that encompasses many emotional highs and lows, we discuss friendship and family as the foundation of a happy life. Ragon explains psychological protective factors, which can help determine how well someone weathers a crisis, and we share our favorite …

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Full Send 1:18:56

1M ago1:18:56

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Lindsie watched the Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal docu-series on Netflix and shares some thoughts. Kristen has some extra questions from last week's Q&A which include a question about whether Lindsie would do another reality TV show. Lindsie talks about the Scottie Scheffler arrest that doesn't seem quite right in her eyes, and Kristen has so…

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I Don't Understand

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Lindsie finds an article about the increase of loneliness parents are feeling nowadays. She explains how she felt the last years of her marriage, how it was affected during the lockdowns, and how post divorce Mother's Day has been different. Kristen brings some Facebook group questions regarding Lindsie's new house, how is Nannie Faye with the fami…

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Episode 44: Part II: Lullabies and Loss: Anne's Journey to Motherhood 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

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Rejoin Ragon, Kelly, and guest Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray for their discussion about motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. Ragon and Kelly are joined by Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray, Canadian literature expert, to discuss the joys and sorrows of Anne’s journey to motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. We discuss everything from baby talk to our favorite books…

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S2E15 - “Mother of Dragons” with Guest: Kyndell DeNicola 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Description: That’s right, there’s a new Mother of Dragons- many, in fact. This episode the Green Docs honors expectant mothers in this Chinese "Year of the Dragon" with a special guest – Nate’s wife, Kyndell, who is expecting their little fire-breather this summer. She talks about what it’s like to be married to an Ob/Gyn (her OB FOB), how to navi…

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EP8. Lockdowns: ‘A Flawed Consensus: COVID-19 in Africa’ with guest Professor Toby Green 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Toby Green is Professor of Precolonial and Lusophone African History and Culture at King’s College, London and the author of A Fistful of Shells: West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution (2019). He also wrote, along with Thomas Fazi, The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality (2023). This latter work eng…

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ENCORE I Had A Hard Life, But A Good Life feat. Nannie Faye

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For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Nannie Faye returns to answer all of your questions! Who is Nannie's favorite grandchild? Does the family still contact Kyle? Is Nannie a gambler? Did Nannie ever like Lindsie's ex-husband Will? And Lindsie clears up the rumor of why she hasn't gone to visit Julie in prison.…

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Fear of Communication & Overthinking

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Lindsie addresses the harassing and defaming comments mentioned on someone's Instagram stories. A video about marriages struggling with deflection and another about why people overthink really strikes a chord with Kristen and Lindsie. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Apartments: Visit Apartments.com, a place to …

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EP7. Spilling the ‘Cup of Tea’: Matt Ridley and Luke Sheehan on China and COVID origins 45:12

2M ago45:12

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In late 2021, Matt Ridley and Alina Chan published the hardback edition of ‘Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19’. Well received by many and loathed by some, it remains the most comprehensive book on the origin of the pandemic that leans in the direction of the lab. In a debate that has neither gone away nor gotten more polite over time, th…

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Episode 43: Part I Lullabies and Loss: Anne's Journey to Motherhood 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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Ragon and Kelly are joined by Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray, Canadian literature expert, to discuss the joys and sorrows of Anne’s journey to motherhood in Anne’s House of Dreams. We discuss Victorian attitudes to pregnancy and birth, and we share our own journeys around motherhood. We had so much to say that we are actually making this a two-part episode…

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Believe All What You See And Half Of What You Hear feat. Tori

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Lindsie is joined by best friend Tori to share their thoughts on some advice given by men. Lindsie addresses her absences from her parent's appeal hearing. Lindsie asks Tori how it was raising children with different personalities. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUTHERNTEA to start hi…

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S2E14 - “Earth Day” - FIGO Podcast 1:35:47

2M ago1:35:47

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In this episode we’re joining forces with FIGO – the international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; basically like the UN for Ob/Gyn – to bring you a special earth day episode. We’ll be hearing from voices around the globe – like Dr. Ditas Decena from the Philippines, Dr. Jim Zhang from China, and Rashmi Joglekar from UCSF – on what earth d…

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EP6. ‘The Alphabet is like a Set of Drums’ – an interview with musician of the month John Cummins. 27:07

2M ago27:07

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Aficionados of the Dublin cultural scene over the past decade or two are likely to be familiar with John Cummins. Cutting a dash with a distinctive Rasputin beard and Reggae styles, John’s poetic performances in the Dublin vernacular have mesmerised audiences young and old. His playful, rhyming verse always had great musicality, and it seemed a nat…

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Let's Reflect On That

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For this episode, Lindsie would like to reflect on some interesting quotes that have struck a cord with her. Do you except how things are despite it not being what you want? Do you find benefits in being alone sometimes? Lindsie and Kristen share their experiences with getting married and Lindsie shares how easy it was to go through the divorce pro…

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Episode 42: Heartache and Hope: Romance in Anne's House of Dreams 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

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Ragon and Kelly are joined by audiobook narrator and voice actor Kelli Tager to discuss the beautiful romance threaded through Anne’s House of Dreams. From Anne and Gilbert’s wedding day to Leslie and Owen’s happily ever after, join us to celebrate all the delicious romance. Kelli also discusses what it’s like to narrate audiobooks and her favorite…

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ENCORE Mass Incarceration Is A Failed Experiment with Prison Professors' Michael Santos 1:14:26

3M ago1:14:26

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For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Lindsie is joined by the founder of Prison Professors, Michael Santos. While serving a 45 year sentence for a white collar crime Michael made a commitment to work towards prison reform and has continued to provide resources to anyone impacted unfairly by the prison system. M…

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My Life, My Decisions

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Lindsie find comfort in learning more about depression and all the ways it manifests itself people. She talks about the time after her breakup and when she noticed something was happening to her. Kristen and Lindsie bond over their similar upbringings and how Lindsie does not judge her parents for the way they raised her. The recent news about conj…

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EP5. Fuck Real Countries with Nadim Shehadi 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

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An economist by training, Nadim Shehadi has spent his career analyzing the long, ongoing story of Lebanon. Having lived through Beirut’s ‘golden era’ of post-WW2 prosperity, and subsequently having started out as an academic as the country suffered through civil war and occupation, Nadim has honed his voice and knowledge to become a compelling narr…

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Episode 41: Wisdom and Whimsy: Captain Jim Tells The Tales 1:09:19

3M ago1:09:19

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In this episode, we are setting sail with Captain Jim! Kelly and Ragon talk about the lighthouse keeper’s gentle guidance, how he embodies and subverts the theme of cleverness, and his deep wisdom, earned over many years of seafaring. Sidebars and digressions include whether Captain Jim is a stealth matchmaker, life at sea in the 1800s, and recomme…

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S2E13 “Gator-Aid” with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

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How much screen time is safe for your kids? Does it really put them at risk for depression and anxiety? And what’s the story with encapsulating- and eating- your placenta…? In this episode we bite into all those questions with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, or as you may know him on instagram, “Dr. Gator.” He brings his expertise as a Pediatrician, Integrat…

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Friendship Break-ups & Opposites Attract Conditions feat. Iris

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Lindsie is blindsided by a close friend's actions which has led to a friendship breakup. Iris talks about friendship breakups being more hurtful in many ways than a romantic one. Today's stories include a murder-suicide between elementary school teachers, a real estate agent accidentally burning down a house, and Iris wants to know how different do…

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Man of the House, Walmart Self-Checkout & Tipping Troubles

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Lindsie shares an ongoing issue that she's had with Jackson that some may relate to. Today's topics range from Kate Middleston, An Ohio Chic Fil A owner driving to meet up with a minor he met online, and Walmart wants to charge to use self-checkout?? Crazy! What are your rules or standards for tipping? And a video on elderly people has Kristen emot…

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Episode 40: Sorrow and Splendor: Leslie Moore Lives Happily Ever After 1:24:37

3M ago1:24:37

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The mysterious beauty Leslie Moore is the subject of this Anne’s House of Dreams character study. Ragon and Kelly discuss the myths and metaphors surrounding Leslie, and whether she is properly humanized in the text. Digressions include Favorite Things parties, how to talk to kids about stereotypes in media, and the tragic beauty trope. Inspired By…

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S2E12 Global IVF Practice, Irish Twins and Guinness! 1:07:34

3M ago1:07:34

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Irish eyes are smiling this St. Patrick’s Day as the Green Docs share a pint with Dr. Edgar Mocanu, a Dublin-based fertility specialist and president of the International Federation of Fertility Societies. He brings his unique global perspective to the fertility question on everyone’s mind: what on earth is going on in Alabama? The answer might sur…

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Surviving Sexual Assault & Teaching Consent to Children with Alexandra Ford

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[TW: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSUALT, ABUSE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING] Today we welcome guest Alexandra Ford, an anti-human trafficking advocate. Alexandra shares her personal story with sexual abuse, how it put her in the path of becoming a human trafficking victim and the work she does now with consent and online safety. Check out Al…

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EP4. Lockdowns: "Thinking in One Dimension," with guest Professor Sunetra Gupta. 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

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In early 2020, Sunetra Gupta was quietly working on a universal influenza vaccine as Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at Oxford University, while finishing her sixth novel. By then, a new coronavirus had been discovered in Wuhan, China. In response, she and her group produced a paper suggesting, among other scenarios, as much as 50% of the U.K…

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Protecting What Is Mine & Thoughts on Love Is Blind

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Lindsie answers from recent questions about Jackson not appearing on social media more. Kristen and Lindsie talk about the recent articles about Travis Kelce being spotted in Vegas as Taylor Swift continues touring out of the country. A video about social security spousal benefits has us questioning whether it's worth staying in a marriage instead …

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Episode 39: Chats and Charity: Miss Cornelia Spills The Tea 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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Meet Miss Cornelia and her signature phrase “Just like a man!” Miss Cornelia is the great comic relief in Anne’s House of Dreams, an otherwise serious and emotional book. Ragon and Kelly do a deep dive into the contradictions that make up this memorable woman: she’s charitable, loving, and neighborly; and she’s judgmental, prejudiced, dogmatic and …

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S2E11 Trust Your Gut: Dietary Tips from a Health Guru 1:18:18

4M ago1:18:18

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Show Notes: What is “integrative medicine” and why has it gotten so popular? This episode explores this approach to illness – and boosting wellness- with Dr. Edison de Mello, the founder and head of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, California. As the author of a book called Bloated, Dr. de Mello shares his views on the ma…

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EP3. We are in a new dark age: David Langwallner on Julian Assange 40:59

4M ago40:59

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David Langwallner is an Irish barrister practising in the United Kingdom. A regular contributor to Cassandra Voices, he has represented defendants in criminal cases, including murder, at the highest levels of the U.K. System. He also has extensive experience of constitutional and immigration law and lectured on constitutional law and jurisprudence …

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Setting Things Straight feat. Musa Ghanayem

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Lindsie is joined by her lawyer and good friend Musa Ghanayem on today's episode to set some allegations straight. What started the whole Chrisley family "beef"? Why did Lindsie go to the police in Georgia? And did the FBI question Lindsie in regards to her parent's case? A question we are all asking, why is Lindsie's sister Savannah making such pu…

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EP2. BONUS 'Devil in the Hills': Jim Sheridan on the Sophie Toscan du Plantier Murder 11:27

4M ago11:27

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Jim Sheridan needs little introduction. His films, including ‘My Left Foot’ (1989), ‘The Field’ (1990), ‘In the Name of the Father’ (1993) and ‘In America’ (2003) have gained both critical acclaim and global audiences. It is fair to say they have helped define the Irish national character. In recent times, Sheridan has taken a keen interest in the …

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EP2. 'Devil in the Hills': Jim Sheridan on the Sophie Toscan du Plantier Murder 27:27

4M ago27:27

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Jim Sheridan needs little introduction. His films, including ‘My Left Foot’ (1989), ‘The Field’ (1990), ‘In the Name of the Father’ (1993) and ‘In America’ (2003) have gained both critical acclaim and global audiences. It is fair to say they have helped define the Irish national character. In recent times, Sheridan has taken a keen interest in the …

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The Friend Perspective feat. Tori

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Lindsie is joined by best friend Tori to give her perspective of the things that have been going on in Lindsie's life. What is the one trait about Lindsie that Tori likes most? How did she react to Lindsie's breakup? And Tori talks about Lindsie and Will being coparenting goals. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! …

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Episode 38: Anne's House of Dreams Recap 1:13:41

4M ago1:13:41

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Anne’s House of Dreams is one of L.M. Montgomery’s most mature and emotional books, and Ragon and Kelly are thrilled to devote season three of Kindred Spirits Book Club to it. In this episode, we recap Anne’s House of Dreams, discuss what we’ve been reading lately, revisit our own weddings, and brainstorm Miss Cornelia-inspired fanfic. We didn’t do…

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S2E10 Lead Expert Spills the Tea on Stanley Cups 54:58

4M ago54:58

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Show Notes Have you ever wondered how consumer goods get recalled? In this episode the Green Docs spill the tea with Tamara Rubin, the woman behind many of those recalls related to lead and food toxicity – including most recently calling out Stanley Cup Tumblers. You may have seen Saturday Night Live satirizing the safety of these “Big Dumb Cups.” …

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Can't Please Everybody

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Kristen is back! According to rumors Kristen is now beefing with both Kail and Lindsie, which is news to all of us. Back in the day Valentine's Day use to be fun but now Lindsie isn't quite into the commericialized holiday. Kristen is not impressed with all the hater comments and even less so with the click bait ones. If you don't like us, just mov…

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