Best Karyn Adams Podcasts (2025)

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39. Passing it on - Lucy Adams 44:43

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“A real bucket list is that I’d love to have a cover of one of the skateboarding magazines. It’s something that’s never quite got there for me, for whatever reason. I need to do a banging trick on something cool.” Lucy Adams Ask anyone who their favourite figure in female skateboarding is and Lucy Adams will normally get a mention. Not just because…

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Diane Moua and Heather Mady: What It's Like To Operate The Hottest Restaurant In Town (Diane's Place) 1:01:24

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Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice -- Chef Diane Moua built her reputation as one of the Twin Cities’ most respected pastry chefs. Now, with her own restaurant — Diane’s Place in Northeast Minneapolis — she’s blending Hmong tradition, fine-dining experience, and personal history into something entirely new. In this episode, Tim sits down with Di…

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38. We Skate, We Vibe - We Skate Soton 53:06

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Sometimes the best communities spring up from a personal desire to simply just meet more people. Amy Scott-Pillow and Emily Jones, the founders of @weskatesoton are a living, breathing example of this truth. Since starting this female led, open to all, skateboarding community in 2021, the pair have become inseparable, often mistaken for being a cou…

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Lanterns #05 with Jon Gabrus 1:19:51

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Lanterns is a miniseries celebrating 10 years of Karyn Kusama's THE INVITATION (2015) with some of the brightest lights in contemporary film criticism and podcasting. Through a hybrid of personal essay and long form interview, host/creator Jim Penola weaves a narrative conversation around the persistent merits and prescient lessons of Kusama's cult…

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I Finally Got My Parents on the Pod... [SEASON PREMIERE] 24:40

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I have a Substack now! This is a great place to keep up to date on the show, what I'm doing, and where I'm eating. Click here to subscribe. -- Hey, ya'll! A new season of Niver is finally here. We're kicking this one off with my parents, the source code for everything I've done in my life. The food is from ma, the hospitality is from pa. This is a …

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Lanterns #04 with Philip Gawthorne 38:06

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Lanterns is a miniseries celebrating 10 years of Karyn Kusama's THE INVITATION (2015) with some of the brightest lights in contemporary film criticism and podcasting. Through a hybrid of personal essay and long form interview, host/creator Jim Penola weaves a narrative conversation around the persistent merits and prescient lessons of Kusama's cult…

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37. The Confidence Sessions - Finding Your Joy 1:21:04

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Is surfing or skating or snowboarding your source of joy? Are they the thing that keeps you going & mentally happy? Have they helped you overcome something big? On Thursday 15 May 2025, we brought a brilliant panel of women together to discuss just this, as part of Mental Health Awareness week: @ram_scorchskateschool - skate coach who credits skate…

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Star Trek III The Search For Spock (1984) - A Deep Dive Review & Analysis 1:02:45

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In this episode of Nerd Heaven, Adam David Collings takes you on a passionate and thoughtful journey through Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Often overshadowed by its predecessor and successor, this film is far more than a bridge—it’s a deeply emotional exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and what makes Star Trek so enduring. We break down p…

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Lanterns #03 with Cows in the Field (Justin & Laura Khoo) 1:21:26

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Lanterns is a miniseries celebrating 10 years of Karyn Kusama's THE INVITATION (2015) with some of the brightest lights in contemporary film criticism and podcasting. Through a hybrid of personal essay and long form interview, host/creator Jim Penola weaves a narrative conversation around the persistent merits and prescient lessons of Kusama's cult…

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36. Skate till the wheels fall off - Sam Metcalfe 44:06

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Sam Metcalfe, otherwise known as @surfin.sam or @justolderskate.sam, is an incredibly inspiring surfer and skateboarder in her 60’s, having started both sports later in life. What you may not know if you follow her, is that Sam was the UK windsurfing champion for 8 years. And competed in the world championships - an astonishing fact that came out i…

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Lanterns #02 with Eye of the Duck (Dom Nero & Adam Volerich) 1:20:55

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Lanterns is a miniseries celebrating 10 years of Karyn Kusama's THE INVITATION (2015) with some of the brightest lights in contemporary film criticism and podcasting. Through a hybrid of personal essay and long form interview, host/creator Jim Penola weaves a narrative conversation around the persistent merits and prescient lessons of Kusama's cult…

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Episode 52: Matthew Binder 28:11

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In this episode, we talk to Matthew Binder, the director, and Matt of Easterseals New Jersey about the importance of Medicaid. We also explored the significance of advocacy and how people with disabilities and their supporters can advocate and become engaged. Link- https://www.easterseals.com/nj/get-involved/advocacy/…

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35. The Confidence Sessions - Coming Back from Injury 1:26:53

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This was the first in our new Confidence Sessions - a new series of online events which will be included with our upcoming membership. We thought we'd put this one out as part of our podcast to see what you think of it, so please do tell us your thoughts - what works or doesn't work, and what you'd like more of in terms of live events. This event w…

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Lanterns #01 with Scout Tafoya 1:09:25

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Lanterns is a miniseries celebrating 10 years of Karyn Kusama's THE INVITATION (2015) with some of the brightest lights in contemporary film criticism and podcasting. Through a hybrid of personal essay and long form interview, host/creator Jim Penola weaves a narrative conversation around the persistent merits and prescient lessons of Kusama's cult…

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Episode 51: Alexander Casillas 45:20

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In this Episode, we sat down with Alexander Casillas, a gay Puerto Rican author, editor, and writing coach near the beach between Philadelphia and Manhattan, talking about his book series "The Immortal Philosophers" and how he got to where he is. Support Alexander Casillas: https://alexandercasillas.com/ Read "The Immortal Philosophers": https://ww…

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34. Take your space in the lineup - Sally McGee 1:00:52

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Sally is the founder of Yonder, the brilliant surf brand and community with a surf school at its heart, and a particular focus on getting more women in the lineup. “I don’t think people ever ask themselves where there aren’t women in the lineup….it’s a huge conversation that really doesn’t get talked about.” Sally works hard to explore and combat t…

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Episode 50: Marisa Douglas 46:57

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In this Episode, we talk to Marisa Douglas of A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services. Support A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services: https://abettertomorrowcounselingservices.com/By Donald Campbell

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Michelle Rabin: Working with Matty Matheson and Navigating Internet Fame 1:02:52

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Michelle is a Toronto-based culinary producer, food stylist, and recipe developer. Find her on IG @michellerabin.By Gleam Tower Media

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Episode 49: Chris Dan Rogan 34:30

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In this episode, we talk to Dan a transman who started transitioning in 2013 shortly after earning his BS in Molecular Biology at Montclair State University. He has previously taken on leadership roles in LGBTQ+ employee resource groups, championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As someone living with multiple marginalizations, Dan also…

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33. Turning on the light - Indigo Willing 49:46

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Having taken up skating in her 40s and continuing to skate in to her 50s, Indigo says of herself “I am the opposite of a typical skateboarding story.” War orphan, skater, academic, campaigner for inclusivity in skateboarding and founder of Respect is Rad, Indigo brings so much to the skating space. There’s a lot to talk about in this episode, so gr…

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Episode 48: Kevin G Nunez 16:01

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Since 2018, Kevin Nunez has been on a journey of self-. He has sought to respond to our profoundly changing world and learn from others how to be the best self-advocate he can be. He also still has the ever-present desire to build coalitions with others to improve his corner of the world for people with disabilities. The mission never ends. Link- h…

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A.I.P. Tapes #005: The Best Film of 2024 3:04

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A.I.P. Tapes invites new release recommendations and concise film analysis into your feed. Today, you're invited to watch GOOD ONE (2024) — the feature film directorial debut of India Donaldson. A deeply understated yet highly authentic portrait of the ways maturity is both earned and inflicted upon us. RSVP now. Written, produced, and hosted by Ji…

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32. An inconvenient truth - Demi Taylor 59:46

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The phenomenal Demi Taylor is founder of the London Surf Film Festival, author of several surfing books and producer of The Big Sea - this years break out film bringing to light the darker side of the production of Neoprene, and therefore, much of the surfing industry. This was a phenomenally interesting conversation, not least because your assumpt…

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Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan (1982) - A Deep Dive Review & Analysis 1:03:55

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan—the film saved Star Trek, as it could be argued. This movie embraced the aging of its characters, leading to a very meaingful character arc for Kirk, which only means more to me as I get older. Let's geek out over the Star Trek movie that many still hold up as their favourite.…

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31. Life after the Olympics - Jenny Jones 45:19

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Having achieved all she wanted to in her snowboarding career (she’d won the X Games 3 times), Jenny Jones suddenly had the opportunity to take part in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. At the age of 33, she became the first UK athlete to win an Olympic medal at a snow event - a bronze in the women’s slopestyle. She is now a mum (having had her bab…

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Gavin Kaysen: Striving for Excellence 1:13:25

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Gavin Kaysen is a nationally, regionally, and locally renowned chef based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitc…

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30. Knees Up Buttercup - Brittany Traish and Karyn Bennett 43:01

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Learning to skate with your mum tends to be something that applies when you’re a kid, but in the case of Britt and Kaz it happened when they were 30 and 56. Two years have now gone by and they are both hooked. They now have a considerable following on instagram as @2girlssk8 Britt says of her mum Kaz: “I got my first kick flip because of my mum, an…

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The Internet Changed this Chef's Life (feat. @chefreactions) 1:14:00

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@chefreactions is a renowned internet personality who has made a name for himself commentating on cooking videos on TikTok and Instagram. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products dev…

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Thematic Content #04: AGAINST ALL ODDS with Philip Gawthorne and Michael IQ Jones 43:09

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Thematic Content is an audio essay series about the themes that define film history—across eras, genres, and filmmakers—even mediums. Episode #04 sees the return of screenwriter, playwright, and podcaster Philip Gawthorne (Die Hard on a Blank) who brings yet another Jeff Bridges vehicle to the table: the Taylor Hackford directed neo-noir AGAINST AL…

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Star Trek The Motion Picture - Detailed Analysis and Review 54:01

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Today we start a new series looking at the original series Star Trek movies, starting with Star Trek The Motion Picture. This is a film with very clear weaknesses, but also some strengths. Let's take an honest look at what I like, and what I don't like about this movie.By Adam David Collings

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Episode 47: Andrea Nieves 27:24

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We kick off 2025 with Andrea Nieves. Andrea is an experienced advocate. We discuss the importance of advocacy, how people can get involved in their community, and how civic engagement does not have to involve politics. Below is a Facebook group with information about a book club that Andrea created, which exists to help create social change. Link- …

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29. It’s time for action - Yvette Curtis 47:07

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Yvette Curtis is founder of Wave Wahines, a club she initially set up for her eldest child to have a safe space to surf. Since its inception eight years ago, it has broadened out to include both girls and women from all communities, as well from the LGBTQIA+ community, and it’s become known for fighting for diversity and inclusion in surfing. Episo…

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Every Restaurant Is Three Months Away From Closing 17:47

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We have a quick one for you today. Revival, an iconic fried chicken concept with several locations in Minnesota, just announced the closure of all their restaurants (January 20th). Whether you knew about Revival or not, Tim wanted to offer his thoughts on the nature of the restaurant business and the reality of closures. He offers these comments as…

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28. Your joy matters - Lindsey Tessada 39:10

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You'll know Lindsey as @hotmomsofskateboarding on instagram. Since launching her account and her skateboarding journey in January 2024, she has built a large following and created quite a stir online. She’s a vocal champion of the the right to joy for women, and she challenges the patriarchal system that can make some women feel like they don’t hav…

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Episode 46: Karyn Adams (2024) 30:45

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In this episode, we welcome back Karyn Adams for her second interview, talking about her second book called "The Challenges and Triumphs of Stephon Adams. " We also spoke about disability advocacy, community involvement, and creating a support system. Karyn's website is in the link below Link- https://www.authorkarynadams.com/ Music by Aphonic: htt…

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27. Old Lady Skater - Amy Bradshaw 35:51

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Amy, aka @oldlady_skater, is an inspiration to us all. Having skated as a child, and even represented Vans, she stopped whilst still at school, and only took it up again at the age of 42 after her kids were grown up (her kids weren't in to skateboarding). Now she is 60 and retired, she spends much of her time in the skate park. She’s an advocate fo…

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A.I.P. Tapes #004: Top Five Horror Films of 2024 2:20

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A.I.P. Tapes invites new release recommendations and concise film analysis into your feed. Today, you're invited to watch host Jim Penola's Top Five Horror Films of 2024. RSVP now. Written, produced, and hosted by Jim Penola. Original music by John Penola. An Invitation Productions is now on TikTok! Support the show •••Shout-out to some of my lovel…

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26. Shooting for the female gaze - Bronwen Foster-Butler 39:25

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As Chief Marketing Officer of Finisterre, Bronwen Foster-Butler is passionate about how women are represented in the brand. “Is the woman leading or is she following? Is she on a big wave or is she on a smaller wave? It’s being aware of biases that we’ve internalised around how women are represented, and trying to challenge them.” Episode highlight…

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Andrew Zimmern: "Career" as an Art Form 2:10:13

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Andrew Zimmern is a renowned chef, producer, and media personality. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'La…

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25. Sharing the passion - Sarah Brownlow 40:41

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Having admired skateboarders for decades, music and culture photographer Sarah Brownlow took the plunge and tried it out for herself in her 40s. She says of that experience: “I got on it and I absolutely loved it - the feeling of flying and doing this thing that was so difficult and so dangerous, but so rewarding. A light went on and that was it, I…

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A.I.P. Tapes #003: WOMAN OF THE HOUR 4:20

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A.I.P. Tapes invites new release recommendations and concise film analysis into your feed. Today, you're invited to watch WOMAN OF THE HOUR (2024) — the feature film directorial debut of Anna Kendrick. The based-on-a-true-story thriller is effective, affecting, and at its best when conveying how seemingly “benign” men winge (Pete Holmes), flatter (…

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Author's Commentary - Jewel of The Stars Season 1 Episode 1 44:35

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This is an author's commentary for the first book in my Jewel of The Stars series. Think of it like the director's commentary on a DVD.By Adam David Collings

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A.I.P. Tapes #002: THE SHADOW STRAYS 4:42

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A.I.P. Tapes invites new release recommendations and concise film analysis into your feed. Today, you're invited to watch THE SHADOW STRAYS (2024) — the latest blood-spattered-action-symphony from writer/director Timo Tjahjanto, now streaming on Netflix. THE SHADOW STRAYS, through its many ecstatic set pieces, provokes not-insignificant questions o…

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Babylon 5: The Road Home - Detailed Analysis & Review 37:47

9M ago37:47

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In this episode, I discuss the Babylon 5 animated movie The Road Home. How does it stack up as a Babylon 5 story? Let's dig in and find out.By Adam David Collings

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Zoë François: Smart, Successful, and Constantly Afraid (@zoebakes) 1:02:54

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Zoë François is an Emmy-nominated TV host, NYT bestselling author, social media influencer, and all-around dope person. Find her on Instagram @zoebakes -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dair…

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24. Ambassador for change - Gemma Palmer-Dighton 35:51

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SUP racer extraordinaire Gemma Palmer-Dighton @getgemma is a #Shepaddles ambassador. Her mission is to demonstrate to others that the sport is open to all, and to improve its accessibility. When Gemma began to get in to paddling she struggled to find representation of black paddlers, and she’s determined to change that. Gemma has done some incredib…

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Episode 45: Christina Khalil 33:14

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With the 2024 election coming, we sat down with Christina Khalil, a senator candidate for the Green Party for this upcoming election. Learn more about Christina Khalil: https://khalilforsenate.com/ Learn more about Atlantic CIL: https://atlanticcil.org/ Music by Aphonic: https://linktr.ee/aphoBy Donald Campbell

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A.I.P. Tapes #001: SMILE 2 3:52

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A.I.P. Tapes invites new release recommendations and concise film analysis into your feed. Today, you're invited to watch SMILE 2 – the glossy, inventive sequel to 2022's biggest Horror movie. Though the film doesn't fully explore its new setting, writer/director Parker Finn still manages to inject his sharp direction with noteworthy symbols and im…

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Episode 44: Patrica Mooneyham 34:46

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With the 2024 Election coming up, we sat down with Patrica Mooneyham, a candidate for the 2024 Senate Election talking how she got to where she is today. Learn more about Patricia Mooneyham: https://votemooneyham4ussenate.com/ Music by Aphonic: https://linktr.ee/aphoBy Donald Campbell

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23. The Confidence Sessions live @ the Tremula Festival 46:01

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Recorded live at the Tremula Festival in Brighton on Saturday 21 September, this week’s episode is a different format to usual. Five inspirational women, all of whom are passionate about board sports, share their innermost stories and tips about confidence: having it, losing it, re-gaining it and holding on to it - all through the prism of being on…