Rory Van Grol & Greg Benoit talk with guests about how the values, philosophies, and sense of community found in hardcore punk has influenced the trajectory of our lived experiences in unexpected ways. It features organic discussions that illuminate how this music is the common thread that provides continuity throughout our lives and connects us to one another.
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The masters of Couch Potato style take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.
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It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram ...
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Just Can't Not is a show focused on people who Just Can't Not do positive things to make their communities better. Based in Rochester NY and hosted by Chris Lindstrom and Matt Austin, this show aims to talk to people associated with the Lunchador Podcast Network as well as anyone that Just Can't Not try to make the world a better place.
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We're beer nerds on a quest to find the best beers for your buck, dunk on the ones that aren’t worth buying, and rep the great local beer scene in Western NY. Grab a beer and come hang with us!
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Join long-time friends and fans, Josh Mordecai and James, on a journey to celebrate all things in the squared-circle. From the lapsed state, to 30+ years of faithful following, 'The Interstate Wrestling Podcast' intersects the years, memories, events and happenings (old & new) of fandom. Join us on the journey of joy and adoration, on the "interstate" of Wrestling celebration. Music credit: Alien Trilogy - 'Michinoku Driver'
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In This Moment unveils, amplifies, and preserves the stories of contemporary Black leaders from across the Rochester area. We provide educational resources that restore and repair historic narratives that would have been lost to time.
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Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! https://levelupwny.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (levelupwny.substack.com)
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Three friends, movie fans, and movie podcasters take a category by category dive into the current Academy Award nominees, sharing our favs, our misses, and what we think the Academy will do this year.
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There’s More to Me than Motherhood with Anoosha Syed
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58:02Anoosha Syed, a children's book author/illustrator, artist, art educator, content creator, and mom joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about her career path, her content creation journey, and her experiences of motherhood so far. In this episode, we discuss the decision anxiety of having a limited amount of time to work while the baby…
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Common Thread - Episode 7.2 (Mike Jeffers)
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1:03:20Part 2 of Episode 7 continues our discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label Classic Core Records, and also serves a leadership role in the Buffalo Public Schools teachers union. Mike has been involved with …
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Common Thread - Episode 7.1 (Mike Jeffers)
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45:41Episode 7 features a discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label Classic Core Records, and also serves a leadership role in the Buffalo Public Schools teachers union. Mike has been involved with the hardcore …
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Part 1: Expectations for 2 Under 2 with Kat Eddy
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56:14Business owner and mom Kat Eddy joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for an honest conversation about her expectations for being a parent of two under two. In this installment, we dive into how she envisions life with two kids under age two, how she and her partner will divide the labor, how her relationship with her eldest will change after the baby arr…
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Common Thread - Episode 6.2 (Rob Antonucci)
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43:35Greg and Rob kickoff the episode with a very important discussion about generational preferences relating to spreadsheet and word processing software in the workplace. Part two of Rob's interview contains further discussion of recent record releases the trio have enjoyed, tariffs as they relate to coffee beans, how creative elements of the new Turn…
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Cultivating Curiosity & Community with Jackie Ortiz
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47:43Marketer, content creator, and artist Jackie Ortiz (she/they) joins host Emily Hessney Lynch to discuss all things social media in 2025. What do people actually want to see when they're online? How do you find and share stories that resonate with your audience? Where do you even start when teaching yourself to create engaging videos? And the bigges…
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Common Thread - Episode 6.1 (Rob Antonucci)
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49:00Greg and Rory welcome long time listener, first time caller Rob Antonucci to the show. Rob is a regular behind the scenes collaborator with Common Thread, and today he joins us on the mic for what will be a two part episode. The trio share updates related to the podcast and life. Rory discusses the recent tenth anniversary of Ugly Duck Coffee and s…
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SEASON TWO: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Badass Women of Martial Arts Cinema Season 2 celebrates the legendary MAGGIE CHEUNG in Johnnie To's unforgettable 1993 Hong Kong superhero mashup, THE HEROIC TRIO! Joined by fellow BADASS women superstars, MICHELLE YEOH and ANITA MUI, Johnnie To give us an origin story for a quirky and cocky superhero tea…
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Common Thread - Episode 5.3 (Tom Schlatter)
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44:16In the final installment of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his ca…
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Ditching the Expected & Embracing Your True Self with Christy Roushey
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1:03:36Artist and mom Christy Roushey joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about leaving her engineering career to be a stay-at-home mom and how much it rocked her identity to deviate from the prescribed path. Learn about how she moved through those feelings of being lost and isolated to teach herself new skills, embrace her true self, and la…
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Common Thread - Episode 5.2 (Tom Schlatter)
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38:19In part two of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his career trajecto…
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Common Thread - Episode 5.1 (Tom Schlatter)
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33:40In part one of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his career trajecto…
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Social Media Nostalgia & Getting Back to Our Teenage Selves with Kristen Felicetti
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38:44Host Emily Hessney Lynch is joined by author Kristen Felicetti to discuss the one year anniversary of her debut novel, Log Off, social media nostalgia, and what the future of social media holds. They reflect on past eras of social media like LiveJournal and Myspace and muse about what it would take for a new social media platform to take the world …
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54 | S2Ep6: Come Drink With Me (1966)
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1:29:46SEASON TWO: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Badass Women of Martial Arts Cinema Season 2 continues as we go BACK to celebrate an early Shaw Brothers wuxia classic, Come Drink With Me, and honor one of the true OG women martial arts superstars in CHENG PEI-PEI! Though this genuine legend, widely consider the first femalke action hero, passed away ju…
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Common Thread - Episode 4.2 (The Unraveling - Karl Buechner, Jeremy Mueller, Keith Ward)
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52:07In part two of two, Rory and Greg interview authors Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Path of Resistant, Freya), Jeremy Mueller, and Keith Ward about their debut novel The Unraveling: The Council of Crows. Drawing from influences like the Redwall series, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and Watership Down, this book is targeted towards kids ages 8 - 12…
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Performative Posting, Sensory Overwhelm, & the Pressure to be Present with Alaina Brubaker
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55:21In our inaugural episode of IT'S A LOT, host Emily Hessney Lynch chats with therapist Alaina Brubaker about the complexities of social media and parenthood. We discuss Alaina's daughter's fake podcast at age 4 and the conversations they had around online privacy and consent, how it feels weird to be called "mom" sometimes, why it's worth discussing…
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Coming Soon: It's a Lot, a podcast about things that are a lot
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0:37Coming soon, wherever you get your podcasts... It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond--things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explo…
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Common Thread - Episode 4.1 (The Unraveling - Karl Buechner, Jeremy Mueller, Keith Ward)
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54:28In part one of two, Rory and Greg interview authors Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Path of Resistant, Freya), Jeremy Mueller, and Keith Ward about their debut novel The Unraveling: The Council of Crows. Drawing from influences like the Redwall series, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and Watership Down, this book is targeted towards kids ages 8 - 12…
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Episode 35 - Coffee Tasting: Black and White Coffee Roasters -The Future PainKiller
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54:27Fellow Drops The Future Painkiller The Pain Killer Cocktail Xocoveza by StoneBy Lunchador Podcast Network
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Common Thread - Episode 3.3 (Angie Cooper)
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36:50In the final installment in our three part episode, Angie delves into the intricate dynamics of real estate transactions, particularly emphasizing the ethical considerations faced by agents when negotiating sales. She explores the delicate balance of client desires and legal obligations, highlighting how agents must navigate the nuances of fair hou…
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Just Can't Not - Magnus Photo Hunt at the Lilac Festival
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27:27This episode of Just Can't Not features Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) chatting with Magnus (@magnusapollo) to learn about the interactive art he created for the 2025 Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival)! This project has everything - a photo scavenger hunt of animal art around the park, a giant Magnus along the entrance, laser artwork on rocks, an…
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Common Thread - Episode 3.2 (Angie Cooper)
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46:07Part two of the interview with Angie Cooper kicks off with a guest appearance by Rory's 9 year old who provides us with a summary of some of the best books he has recently read. Angie, Rory and Greg share insights about their respective careers, highlighting how their backgrounds in punk culture inform their professional ethics and professional rel…
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53 | SAMURAI SPRING 2025: Red Sun (1971)
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1:29:50The boys are taking a brief interlude to their current season to bring you SAMURAI SPRING - a diversion into the world of samurai film! Of course we are starting our first SAMURAI SPRING off with... A WESTERN! RED SUN (1971) may be directed by notable Bond movie veteran TERENCE YOUNG, starring American tough guy, CHARLES BRONSON, French crime thril…
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JCN - Celebrating Community and Tradition: The Lilac Festival's Impact
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55:07The Rochester Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival), a celebrated institution marking the commencement of spring and the festival season, is ready to kick off on Friday May 9th! This year, the festival commemorates 127 years of tradition, having evolved from a modest gathering into a grand ten-day event that attracts over half a million visitors…
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Common Thread - Episode 3.1 (Angie Cooper)
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45:42Rory and Greg interview Angie Cooper, a real estate agent from Richmond, VA. Angie first met Rory on the 1999 xHead Onx tour. We hear about how a chance encounter facilitated through "Book Your Own Fucking Life" lead to their friendship that now spans over 25 years. Angie has worn many hats throughout her life: teacher, tour/merch manager for bands…
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Rory and Greg each share five songs that influenced them in meaningful ways at various points in time in their lives. Discussion topics also include feedback from listeners on the first three episodes, the format for the upcoming interviews, skinwalkers, the 1995 family comedy Jumanji, Minor Threat and the national treasure that is Ian MacKaye, cop…
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Rory and Greg reflect on their families with their parents and siblings, and with their spouses and children. They discuss the important role their significant others play in their life and process of self discovery. Greg discusses his experience raising a child with autism, and both hosts discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in pare…
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SEASON TWO: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Badass Women of Martial Arts Cinema Punches & Popcorn goes to Japan for the first time ever to celebrate our next Shining Star - MEIKO KAJI in 1973's unforgettable LADY SNOWBLOOD! Grab a coffee, a bucket of popcorn, and sit back and enjoy a bucketful of revenge and BUCKETS AND BUCKETS of arterial blood sp…
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Rory and Greg discuss the significant role "third spaces" like coffee shops and libraries have in fostering connections between individuals and creating authentic, organic communities. The hosts advocate for the preservation of these increasingly scarce 'third places,' arguing that they are critical in combating the isolation often brought on by te…
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The episode commences with an introduction to a special event, celebrating the ten-year retrospective of Explore Rochester at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The host expresses gratitude towards Steve Carter and Justin Doucet for their involvement and the opportunity to conduct nearly fifty-five interviews, capturing the essence of Rochester…
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Episode 34 - Coffee Tasting: Washed Columbia Huila Castillo and a natural Uganda
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31:00https://crecertspecialtycoffee.com/productor/yaqueline-hernandez/ https://interamericancoffee.com/uganda-nkg-bloom-silverback/ Mentioned in this episode: Refined Taste - Cripsy Comedy at Crisp! Check out Dario and Chris from Refined Taste and other guest comics at CRIPS 3/7! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crispy-comedy-stand-up-at-crisp-rochester-tic…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Common Thread. This podcast will explore territory beyond the typical interview questions about musical influences and favorite bands. It will feature organic discussions that illuminate how hardcore and punk rock influenced the trajectory of our lives in unexpected ways. Common Thread will showcase authentic con…
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SEASON TWO: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Badass Women of Martial Arts Cinema Season 2 continues with a stop to honor KARA WAI and her legendary 1981 Shaw Studios film, MY YOUNG AUNTIE! Though Kara had been featured in a number of films before this, MY YOUNG AUNTIE would finally give her a leading role in this romp of a kung fu film by the MASTER…
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Episode 33 - Elvios with Dan and Elvio Fernandes
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1:01:18https://www.instagram.com/elviofernandes?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://www.gvalleyclub.org/ Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.comBy Lunchador Podcast Network
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SEASON TWO: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Badass Women of Martial Arts Film! This episode we bow a true OG, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK!! A fantastically talented actor and martial artist, RIGHTING WRONGS would see Cynthia Rothrock team up with Hong Kong film legend, Yuen Biao in a wild tale of murder, revenge and betrayal, helmed by one of our favorite dir…
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49 | MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) w/ Rachel Harrison
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1:41:24We're got a SPECIAL EPISODE! Best-selling author RACHEL HARRISON joins the Couch Potato Ninja crew to talk about 2021's MORTAL KOMBAT! Rachel and your Punchy Pals dive into why this movie is SO MUCH FUN, and why it came at the perfect time to rescue us from the doldrums of the pandemic with wild action, great fights, epic FATALITIES and more! For m…
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48 | S2 Ep2: Everything Everywhere All At Once: Part Two
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51:38Season Two: SHINING STARS - Celebrating the Greatest Women In Martial Arts Film PART TWO of our season opener honoring MICHELLE YEOH and the film that won her an Oscar! Finish the journey into this unforgettable film with your Couch Potato Ninja crew! Check out Punches and Popcorn on social media: Bluesky: @punchesnpopcorn Instagram: @punchesnpopco…
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Featured Leader: Almeta Whitis Almeta Whitis is a renowned storyteller, theatre artist, author, and poet who has taught on five continents. Combining diverse stories and traditions, alongside history, she encourages students to explore movement, dance, film, and the visual arts; and helps them gain knowledge of academic subjects and the world at la…
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Featured Leader: Joe Beard Joe Beard is Rochester’s legendary blues guitarist and vocalist. He has many times toured the United States as well as Europe and has sat in with Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and his idol John Lee Hooker. Beard performed at the inauguration gala of President George H.W. Bush. He grew up in Ashland, Mississippi, surrounded by …
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Just Can't Not - Celebrating Ten Years of Explore Rochester
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1:08:33In this special episode of Just Can't Not, Steve Carter (@stevecarter) and Justin Dusett (@jdusett) join host Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) to explore the origins and evolution of Explore Rochester, highlighting its role in connecting individuals to their surroundings and each other. We explore the significance of the upcoming 10-year retrospective ex…
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Episode 32 - Coffee Tasting: yunnan china and anarobic ethiopian
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34:13buba kiki study https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouba/kiki_effect https://pacificarenew.com/products/dongka-washed ( yunnan china) Paper Plane cocktail Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Glass Podcast and gallery focusing on underrepresented artists utilize the space to amplify their work. Curated by @Richardbcolon @qua.jay. Check out the podcast …
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47 | S2 Ep1: Everything Everywhere All At Once: Part One
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50:25We are BACK with our new season: SHINING STARS! This season we are celebrating the films of the greatest women heroes in martial arts cinema and what bettter place to start that with maybe the BIGGEST STAR and the movie that earned her an Academy Award - 2022's EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE! We are BIG FANS of Michelle and this movie- so much s…
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Episode 31 -Tasting Coffee washed Mexico Natural VS. Mexico Niaret
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25:02https://pacificarenew.com/products/gruppo-terruno-washed https://pacificarenew.com/products/grupo-terruno-natural Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Studio Door Behind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful co…
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Late Night Coffee Tasting: Little Waves Gesha X 1959 for Standart
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32:02In this episode we taste a special edition Geisha roasted by Little Waves Coffee Roasters in combination with Cafe 1959. This washed coffee brings notes of candied lemon, raspberry and a variety of florals. The complexity and depth of this coffee is enhanced by the suggested use of the included Sibaist Specialty Fast Cone S coffee filter. Links ref…
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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Your Couch Potato Ninja Clan is back for 2025 and we're kicking things off by taking a look back at the best in ACTION movies from 2024 with our friend, ROB HUNTER! Want to know what freshness we loved, and what cool stuff Rob clued us into from the very best of international action? Listen now! Check out Punches and Popcorn on s…
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Advocacy in Action: How Reconnect Rochester is Making Waves for Safer Streets
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57:06Cody Donahue (@codyreconnect), the director of policy and advocacy for Reconnect Rochester, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s mission to promote car-light transportation options in the Rochester area. A significant focus of the conversation is the challenges and opportunities related to improving bike and pedestrian safety, particular…
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Featured Leader: Herbert Smith 3rd Trumpet Rochester Philharmonic Director of Jazz Bands RIT Composer, Recording Artist, Conductor Photographer: Jackie McGriff Jackie McGriff is the founder and owner of Jackie Photography and Our Voices Project. She's a portrait photographer whose mission is to provide a safe space and platform for teens, women, an…
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From Home Barista to Mobile Espresso: Meet Mercury Coffee - Food About Town
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1:02:55Mercury Coffee Company, a new mobile coffee brand in Rochester out of The Commissary (@roccommissary), joins hosts Chris Lindstrom, Aaron Pascucci, and Wade Reed from Level Up (@levelup.wny) to delve into the journey of launching their venture, from the inspiration behind their delicious offerings to the challenges of starting a business in the foo…
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Cult Leaders, community, and A Grey Nato
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1:11:53Cult Leader Coffee - Astral Projection https://player.captivate.fm/episode/15869f9d-341b-4dbd-8bfa-1139e09b8893/ Drinking Ditta Artigianale https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3e932768-f84c-4343-820c-603cc02a383b/ Ditta Artigianale Specialty Coffee Roasters Coffee & BeerBlack Blood of the Earth Death Wish Coffee Is Suing Death Before Decaf Coffee |…
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Episode 22: Astral Projection From Cult Leader Coffee
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26:03https://www.cultleadercoffee.com/product-page/astral-projection-medium-roast https://www.hodinkee.com/ Counter Culture Coffee https://thegreynato.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Lunchador Podcast Network Lunchador Podcast Network is a network of podcast…
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