Best Take Me Back To The 90s Podcasts (2024)

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Cousins Jillian and Mariko Tamaki's graphic novel Roaming, Anton Treuer on his debut YA novel and more 50:58

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Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their graphic novel, Anton Treuer on writing coming-of-age thriller Where Wolves Don’t Die, Riverdale actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…

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Comedian Brent Butt talks about writing his first novel, Catherine Mack on her funny mystery series and more 51:23

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Brent Butt talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Huge, Catherine Mack talks to Christa Couture about her series Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies and Premee Mohamed talks to Ryan B. Patrick about her novel on We Speak Through the Mountain on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…

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Road House - "Lookie here. Our own little octagon." - (Episode 80) 1:03:10

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The fellas welcome back Chris to talk about the NEWEST version of the cult classic, Road House. Ollie is totally correct in his views and Nathan and Chris were both wrong.. Enjoy!!

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Iconic Seasons Off Season - The Anxious Rambler: 90s and The Music that Shaped You 1:19:05

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode three of The Anxious Rambler! After a light-hearted start (thanks to an unmuted laugh track!), we're excited to dive back into our exploration of music and more. In this episode, Cassie shares the story behind the podcast's name, reflecting on her journey of self-discovery, coping with anxiety, and the imp…

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How Canada became a hotbed for romance writers, growing up at a logging camp in Haida Gwaii in Sisters of the Spruce, the death of mall culture, a culinary tribute to Agatha Christie, and more 49:23

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Why Canadian writers such as Carley Fortune and Elle Kennedy are soaring through the charts in the Canadian romance renaissance; Leslie Shimotakahara pulls inspiration from her ancestors and “the tapestry of stories” within remote B.C.; teen angst and buying individuality in Big Mall by Kate Black; a cookbook that celebrates the mysteries of Agatha…

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Amazon First Novel Award winner Jasmine Sealy, Itah Sadu’s latest children’s book, author Genevieve Scott revisits the 90s and more. 54:14

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The award-winning novel The Island of Forgetting reimagines Greek mythology, children’s book I Am Big explores race and hockey, The Damages is a chewy new read set in the 90s, and more.

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Iconic Seasons Offseason - The Anxious Rambler: The Ultimate Singer Showdown 1:07:30

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 2 of The Anxious Rambler! If you missed Episode 1, you can catch it on our crossover podcast, Iconic Seasons, or on our new feed search for The Anxious Rambler. Today, Cassie joins me for a lively discussion we've had many times before: who are the best singers of all time? We're diving into our personal l…

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Antonio Michael Downing shares three “ahead of their time” classics, sending your kids away for safekeeping in Little Sanctuary, novels where the internet comes back to bite, and more 49:53

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Writer and recording artist Antonio Michael Downing recommends three boundary-breaking stories, Randy Boyagoda talks about his first novel for young readers, iskwē on why she loves Beautiful Star, William Ping shares books that highlight the power of the internet, and more.

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Iconic Seasons Offseason: Rediscovering Music with The Anxious Rambler 45:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Iconic Seasons Offseason, we're joined by a very special guest: The Anxious Rambler, who also happens to be my wife! As the NBA finals draw to a close, we shift gears and dive deep into the world of music, exploring her fascinating journey through the sounds of the 80s and 90s. Despite being born i…

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Cassandra Calin on creating her first comic book for kids, voyaging through Bella Bella with Brandon Reid, a new take on the boarding school novel in Land of No Regrets, and more 51:00

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The New Girl is the latest project from the creator of hit webcomic Cassandra Comics, revealing the similarities between different ways of life in Beautiful Beautiful, Sadi Muktadir writes about Madrasa hijinks in his new book, the Canadian combination of hockey and Joni Mitchell, and more.

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The memories of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, A queer Syrian refugee memoir, the importance of failure with Jean Marc Ah-Sen, and more 54:12

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Dr. Marie Wilson reflects on her time as Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Danny Ramadan shares what it was like to seek refuge and search for acceptance in Canada, an exploration of the literary scene in Kilworthy Tanner, and more.

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Eccentric relatives and family feuds in Queers Like Me; the extensive comic book collection of David A. Robertson; big city, big dreams in The Education of Aubrey McKee, and more 54:13

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Michael V. Smith talks about growing up queer in rural Ontario in his latest poetry collection, two-time Governor General's Literary Award winner David A. Robertson answers the Proust Questionnaire, What made Biography of X a standout book of 2023, the latest novel from Alex Pugsley, and more.

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Oppenheimer - “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds” 2023 - Episode 79 1:15:34

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This is a fun discussion as Nathan and Ollie actually went to see this movie together. We had intended to post this around the Oscars but life happened.

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Total Dune Discussion - All of the Dunes… (Episode 78) 1:19:12

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After a long hiatus, the boys are back to discuss ALL of the Dune films. Nathan’s brother and buddy are welcomed back for this fun discussion.

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Pets against ecological exploitation in Mood Swings, three thriller novels to get your heart racing this summer, toxic work environments in I Hope This Finds You Well, and more 54:12

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Montreal-based author Frankie Barnet writes about obstinate pets and tech billionaires in her latest book, Robert J. Wiersema recommends a few of his favourite new thrillers, why sending hate mail to colleagues is a bad idea with Natalie Sue, and more.

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Ruth Reichl’s decadent adventure through 1980s Paris, looking back on Alice Munro, brothers and co-authors Will and Ian Ferguson take the Proust Questionnaire, plus more. 53:42

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Food writer and editor Ruth Reichl talks about her new coming-of-age novel set in France, revisiting Shelagh Rogers’s 2006 conversation with Alice Munro about her short story collection The View from Castle Rock, Will and Ian Ferguson discuss their love of writing, plus authors Elisabeth de Mariaffi and Andrew Pyper reflect on Alice Munro’s legacy.…

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TFTL Ep 27 Greatest Hits Volume 2 38:43

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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep 27 Greatest Hits Volume 2 As we hit a milestone of 25 episodes and over 25,000 downloads, I'm thrilled to bring you a collection of some of the most memorable moments from the journey so far. Join me as we revisit more episodes of Tales From the Lot. From the moments that made us get on the bus to the colorful people …

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Iconic Seasons x 2nd Prime (Craig Miller) Mind, Body, and Purpose 1:11:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode delves into the transformative journey of merging mind and body for ultimate wellness and purpose-driven living. We explore the evolution of fitness and wellness practices, bridging the gap between traditional training methods and holistic well-being. Craig Miller, founder of 2nd Prime, recounts his journey f…

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Space travel and cryogenics in The Downloaded, award-winning TV writer and author Zoe Whittall, online craft sellers in Peacocks of Instagram, and more. 50:24

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Ontario science fiction writer discusses the mind, body and cryogenics in his 25th book; Baroness Von Sketch and Schitt's Creek writer shares her first short story collection; Deepa Rajagopalan on the peafowl documentary that inspired her latest book, and more.

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TFTL Ep 26 Greatest Hits Volume 1 43:10

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Send Me a Text Message TFTL Ep 26 Greatest Hits Volume 1 As we hit a milestone of 25 episodes and over 25,000 downloads, I'm thrilled to bring you a collection of some of the most memorable moments from the journey so far. Join me as we revisit the first 12 episodes of Tales From the Lot. From impromptu jams to heartwarming encounters, these storie…

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Toxic relationships and territorial Whitehorse politics in Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, Amy Lea on influencers and Nova Scotia lobster fishermen, escaping the cycle of addiction in Manitoba-set novel What’s ... 54:13

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Nadine Sander-Green pulls inspiration from her time as a reporter in the Yukon in her debut novel, the ultimate tale of opposites attracts in Maritime romance The Catch, Nora Decter on the ripple effect of addiction in her latest book, Cory Doctorow explains the value of geeky friends, and more.

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Modern-day weirdness and worries in Last Women, the popular reads at these Canadian independent bookstores, an East Coast mystery from Elaine McCluskey, books that examine life as a second-generation immigrant ... 54:13

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Vancouver author Carleigh Baker explores topics like climate anxiety in her latest short story collection; hear from the folks behind indie bookstores McNally Robinson and Inhabit Books on the popular titles in their shelves; Nova Scotia fiction writer Elaine McCluskey on her latest novel; books that feature contemporary immigrant stories with Anni…

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TFTL Ep 25 I Ducked Into A Barn Door 40:19

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Send Me a Text Message Venture back in time with Boston's very own Paul Cirincione as we unravel the enthralling narrative of a life steeped in the melodies of the Grateful Dead and the dynamic world of live music recording. Our foray begins with Paul's initiation into the taping culture at a Dead show in '78, with nothing but borrowed equipment fr…

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Shifting Tides: NIL & Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball 47:43

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Send us a Text Message. Dive deep into the evolving landscape of college basketball with "Shifting Tides: The Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball” Join us as we dissect the seismic shifts caused by the transfer portal and its implications for teams, players, and fans alike. In this podcast, we unravel the complexities of college basketba…

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A herd of Bison in Downtown Edmonton, running from bald men in Interesting Facts About Space, what it means to have good Broughtupsy, and more 50:30

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The true story that inspired the latest novel from Alberta author Conor Kerr; Emily Austin on odd phobias and cool space facts; Christina Cooke discusses Broughtupsy and queerness in Jamaica, and more.

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TFTL Ep 24 When Is The Next Tour? - 70's 80's 90's and Chimps! 1:22:34

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Send Me a Text Message When Bob Ingersoll describes his first Grateful Dead concert, you can almost feel the pulsing energy of the crowd and the transformative power of the music. This episode takes a wild ride with Bob, a chimp expert, and Deadhead, as he shares his life's tapestry woven with threads of passion for primates and the Grateful Dead. …

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Celebrating the art of doing nothing with Brian Francis, how the story of a reluctant private investigator came to be in Who By Fire, growing up off the grid in Dawn MacDonald's poetry collection, and ... 51:40

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Writer and columnist Brian Francis recommends three books to help you slow down and smell the roses, Greg Rhyno on writing his new mystery series, a glimpse at life in Yukon through the poetry collection Northerny, three mind-expanding science books, and more.

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TFTL Ep 23 People Were Taking Care of Each Other - The Matrix, Carousel Ballroom, Keystone, and More! 45:12

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Send Me a Text Message Bill Bigelow takes us on a journey through the heart of the Bay Area's legendary music scene, where the melodies of the Grateful Dead once danced through iconic venues like the Carousel Ballroom and the Fillmore West. As we explore his stories, from the Beatles to Bob Dylan, we witness the origins of a community united by mus…

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Romance writer Sonya Lalli and her thriller author alter ego S.C. Lalli, the importance of mobility scooters in The Scooter Twins, Village Weavers looks at female friendships and class divisions in 1940s ... 49:57

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How Sonya Lalli balances writing romance and thrillers; disability advocate Dorothy Ellen Palmer talks about her scooter named Rosie; Ontario musician Jeremie Albino on battling writer's block; Myriam J. A. Chancy’s new novel reflects on Haiti’s past and present; multi-Juno winner Tom Wilson answers the Proust Questionnaire, and more.…

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TFTL Ep 22 Those Were The Days, As Archie Said - The Golden '70s and '80s 30:12

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Send Me a Text Message Ever found yourself entranced by a rhythm, a melody, or a memory that transports you to another place and time? That's the magic Bruce Ascher, a die-hard Deadhead from Putnam County, brings to the table in our latest episode. With the backdrop of Led Zeppelin and Motown beats, Bruce's musical pilgrimage led him to the Gratefu…

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Shilpi Somaya Gowda examines a fictional immigrant family chasing the American dream, Vancouver bar karaoke lore in Laser Quit Smoking Massage, May-December romance titles, and more. 53:36

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Shilpi Somaya Gowda discusses her latest novel A Great Country; thriller author Nicole Lundrigan answers The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust Questionnaire; writer and lifelong skateboarder Cole Nowicki on his latest essay collection; an exploration of power dynamics by way of May-December romance novels, and more.…

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They Call Me Goose: A Kentucky Legend Takes Flight our interview with UK Legend Jack "Goose" Givens and his collaborator Doug Brunk 53:58

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Send us a Text Message. They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond is an intimate and all-encompassing look at the life and career of the basketball legend, from growing up in a housing project in Lexington, his success with UK men's basketball through his years with NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his c…

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TFTL Ep 21 You Were All Part of the Band - Englishtown, NJ 9/3/1977 39:58

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Send Me a Text Message Join us on a sonic journey as Tommy Kennedy takes us from the electric buzz of a Bob Dylan fandom to the psychedelic swirl of becoming a Grateful Dead convert. The episode kicks off with Tommy's rich storytelling, painting the scene of his first Grateful Dead concert where the air was thick with excitement and faces were ador…

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A sleepy cottage town with a dark secret in Bury the Lead, the aftershock of losing the family matriarch in Louisa Onomé’s latest novel, dissecting the university experience through campus novels, and ... 50:56

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Canadian authors Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti talk about teaming up to write their latest mystery novel, Toronto pop-punk artist Garrett Neiles on songwriting, the humorous and heartwarming tale of a Nigerian Canadian family in Pride and Joy, Talia Kliot recommends three campus novels, and more.…

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The Meteoric rise of 'romantasy' novels, a new take on time travel in The Other Valley, three recommendations of novels set in the early 20th century, and more. 50:21

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CBC Book’s in house TikTok star Bridget Raymundo on why 'romantasy' is having its moment, B.C. writer Scott Alexander Howard talks philosophy, time travel, and grief in The Other Valley, writer and 20th century fiction fan Christine Estima shares her top picks from the genre, and more.

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Debut author and BookToker Sarah Mughal Rana, Sheung-King’s ode to Hong Kong, audiobooks with unforgettable narrators and more. 50:35

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The Hope Ablaze author discusses the inspiration behind her first novel, Sheung-King explores millennial life in Hong Kong, The Next Chapter columnist Treasa Levasseur on her favourite audiobooks, plus more.

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Beyond the Buzzer: Iconic Moments and Wellness Tips 23:13

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Send us a Text Message. Iconic Seasons is all about college basketball. We talk about the greatest moments in the sport's history with interviews from players, coaches, and journalists. Occasionally we go deep on other topics like health and fitness. In this week's episode, we try new products and experience the benefits of cold plunges and saunas.…

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Maurice Vellekoop’s new graphic memoir of self-discovery, three shocking stories about con artists, healing childhood traumas in Dinner on Monster Island, and more 54:14

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Award-winning visual artist Maurice Vellekoop on his vividly rendered graphic memoir I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, Steven Beattie recommend three books that explore the art of the scam, Vancouver author Tania De Rozario gets personal in her essay collection Dinner on Monster Island, the acclaimed Newfoundland novelist Donna Morrissey answe…

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Relive San Francisco’s catastrophic 1906 earthquake in new novel The Phoenix Crown; Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden takes our version of the Proust questionnaire; borders, battles and bloodlines in memoir ... 49:33

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Historical fiction buffs Janie Change and Kate Quinn discuss their novel The Phoenix Crown, legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender and author Ken Dryden answers the Proust questionnaire, hockey romance writer Rachel Reid dishes on her novel Time to Shine, sportswriter extraordinaire Morgan Campbell talks about writing his debut memoir, and more.…

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Canada Reads contenders Téa Mutonji and Kudakwashe Rutendo, a fiction debut from Canisia Lubrin, 3 “must-read” graphic novels, new music and a book recommendation from Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and more ... 50:41

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Breakout actor Kudakwashe Rutendo sits down with Toronto author Téa Mutonji to discuss the Canada Reads novel Shut Up You’re Pretty; acclaimed Canadian poet and writer Canisia Lubrin on her fiction debut; Why musician and composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland loves The Nightingale; CBC Books producer Ashly July on what Spider-Man graphic novel reigns sup…

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Canada Reads contenders Jessica Johns and Dallas Soonias, 3 “must-read” Black Canadian writers to check out in 2024, Sheila Heti on publishing her diary, and more 51:53

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Former professional volleyball player and filmmaker Dallas Soonias sits down with Jessica Johns, author of the bestselling Canada Reads novel he will be championing in the upcoming March debates; Ryan B. Patrick announces his anticipated Black Canadian writers to watch list; Sheila Heti explains how she turned 10 years of diary entries into her lat…

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All the Hoosiers Stories in One Place (Bonus Episode) 1:58:38

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Send us a Text Message. It's all the Hoosier Stories in one place. In what has been an up-and-down season for this years crew it is wonderful to look back at this team. Let's remember that this team had no players that made it in the NBA though several had pro careers. Despite the lack of high-end talent the system and cohesiveness of the team carr…

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Canada Reads 2024 contenders Catherine Leroux & Heather O’Neill, Drew Hayden Taylor’s mystery thriller Cold, Safia Fazlul’s new novel The Red One, and more. 53:51

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Acclaimed Montreal writer and past Canada Reads-winning author Heather O’Neill on why she chose to champion fellow Quebecer Catherine Leroux’s novel The Future in this year’s debate; why Drew Hayden Taylor is the ultimate modern day storyteller; examining abuse and gender expectations in novel The Red One by Safia Fazlul, and more.…

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Episode 14: AHLAN WRIGHT'S WEEKY DOSE - FROM MY SOUL TO YOURS 42:15

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Hello and welcome back once again to my podcast, It's so great you could join me, This is Music From My Soul Of Music To Yours Enjoy! It's a Good DJ Set I know it has been a hot minute, but the wait is over each week we will be dropping a new one, With that said how about I share some of my favorites About Different Style Of Remixed Soulful Music. …

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Rewind Time: The Epic 1987 NCAA Championship and a Preview of Bird & Magic’s Unforgettable Journey 1:04:12

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a time-warp back to the legendary 1987 NCAA championship game between Indiana and Syracuse, where we dissect the strategies, the defining moments, and the players who made history. Promise us one thing; you'll be on the edge of your seat when we unfold the drama of the final play that saw Indiana emerge as the …

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The Last Starfighter (1984) - "Greetings Starfighter" - (Episode 77) 1:04:06

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It is hard to believe but Nathan had actually never seen this classic 1984 adventure film. We talk about what made us nostalgic and how the special effects could likely have been achieved with the very first iphone. It was a fun movie and a fun discussion.

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Basketball Time Machine: Indiana's 1987 National Championship 1:36:14

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to hit rewind as we take you back to 1987 for a deep dive into the NCAA basketball championship, with a former player who was there on the court! We've got former Hoosier 6-man, Joe Hillman, with us to share what it was really like on the court in that high-stakes match between Indiana and Syracuse, and how Coach K…

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The Spectacular 1987 Final Four: Indiana Hoosiers Triumph Over UNLV Rebels 1:16:11

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Send us a Text Message. The Indiana Hoosiers managed to overcome the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the unforgettable 1987 Final Four match-up. Joe Hillman, former Hoosier Six man, sheds light on the contrasting strategies that played out on the Superdome court. Joe will share unique insights, revealing how IU's press defense was instrumental in controllin…

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Episode 13: Ahlan Wright's Weekly Podcast To The Family 1:02:54

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Hello and welcome back once again to my podcast, It's so great you could join me, This is a New Year DJ Set I know it has been a hot minute, but the wait is over each week we will be dropping a new one, With that said how about I share some of my favorites About Hip Hop ARE YOU READY? With every Episode always being new and fresh with a live set fr…

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Goodfellas (1990) - "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster" (Episode 76) 59:05

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How did it take us THIS long to talk about the greatest mob movie of all time. Natan and Ollie found no flaws in this epic masterpiece and discuss how much a part of the culture this movie has become.

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