Best Lux Collective Podcasts (2025)

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Raising Cane's Owner Buys Luxe Dallas Penthouse, Property Tax Cut Goes to a Vote, Realtor.com Secrets & Rent Collection Tips 35:46

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In this episode of The Property Desk, hosts Phil Silberman and Robert Vernon delve into the latest developments shaking up the Texas real estate scene. From ultra-luxury condo projects in Dallas—where one billionaire buyer might be installing a dinosaur skeleton—to updates on SALT tax legislation and a major Texas homestead exemption increase, ther…

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Ironheart (MCU/ Disney+) Primer - The Hood (Dark Reign) 1:01:52

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Source Pages is back from their summer vacation, just in time to get everyone ready for the debut of Ironheart on Disney+! Hayley and Brian read and discuss the 5-issue comic run of Dark Reign: The Hood to get ready for the MCU debut of Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, a character who can tap into the dark arts and magic.. all while wearing a cool clo…

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Off the Clock, On the Trail: Supporting First Responders 37:34

10d ago37:34

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What happens when two first responders trade long shifts for long trails? Meet Mike and Sabrina of Off Duty Overland—a couple who turned their need to disconnect into a mission to reconnect through overlanding. In this episode, they share their story of burnout, the healing power of nature, and how their off-grid adventures became a thriving brand …

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More Than Miles: Making Trail Running Inclusive with Cowgill Trail Collective 35:38

24d ago35:38

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Aaron and Ellie of Cowgill Trail Collective join this episode of Life in Motion to share how they’re making trail running more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. What started as a simple run turned into a movement that brings people together through community events, shared miles, and open arms. They talk about their personal journeys into the o…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - The Reality War Reactions 1:01:54

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Season 15 of Doctor Who has ended, and the whole crew is here to talk about it. Hayley, Karen, Liz and Brian share their thoughts about "The Reality War": the good, the bad, The Two Ranis, and ALL of the WTF moments that occurred in this finale! SPaRC's Podcast Buddies: Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acr…

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Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland, with Stan Erraught 1:07:28

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In this episode we talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland. We discuss Stan’s own political background and work leading to his research for the book; the different facets of Irish popular music since the mid-20th Century; the particular cases of the Wolfe Tones and Kneecap and perceptions of their po…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Wish World Reactions 56:07

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For the first time this season, the entire TWT crew is here! Hayley, Liz, Karen and Brian convened to discuss the penultimate episode of this season of Doctor Who: Wish World. What schemes do The Rani, or Ranis (or whatever the plural of "Rani" is :) ), Conrad and the newborn incarnation of Desiderium have cooking, and what Time Lord may make an un…

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Andor: A Star Wars Story (Disney +) - Season Two Review & Comparison 1:05:08

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Well, Season 2 of Andor: A Star Wars Story has come and gone, but this masterpiece will undoubtedly be talked about for many years to come. Hayley and Brian chat about everything that came to mind, from the acting, to the writing, to the sets, to the on-screen tension, and there is quite a bit that was missed! Also, we briefly compare it to the Cas…

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Walking Forward: Wilderness, Healing, and the Power of Connection 54:18

1M ago54:18

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What if healing meant walking forward—literally and emotionally? In this episode, we sit down with Nate Mitchell of the Anasazi Foundation, a nonprofit that helps young people and families rediscover their true selves through wilderness-based therapy. Nate shares how the rugged terrain of the Arizona desert becomes fertile ground for personal trans…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Lucky Day, The Story & The Engine, and The Interstellar Song Contest Reactions 1:20:30

1M ago1:20:30

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Timey Wimey Talk is back from The Flux. Karen and Hayley are manning the TARDIS, talking about Lucky Day, The Story & The Engine, and The Interstellar Song Contest whilst Liz and Brian are on a special mission for UNIT. If the mission goes as planned, the entire crew will be back for the final two episodes of this season! Allons-y! SPaRC's Podcast …

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Texas Market Slowdown, Inflation and Mortgage Rate Update & A Realtor Gets Sued For Leaving Showing Feedback 34:34

1M ago34:34

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In the very first episode of Property Desk, host Phil Silberman and co-host Robert Vernon break down the biggest stories in Texas residential real estate. They unpack the recent Newsweek article reporting a major housing market correction in Texas, discuss surprising new migration trends, and explain how inflation and federal economic policy are sh…

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Thunderbolts* (MCU) - Review & Comparison 45:39

2M ago45:39

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Thunderbolts*, hit the big screen, and the SPaRC crew went and saw it, (duh!). Hayley and Brian review what they thought of this latest installment into the MCU and compare it with the Sentry comics that were read for the primer. Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride! *The New Avengers. EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: https://tw…

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Turning Confusion Into a Superpower with Giovanna Silvestre 49:17

2M ago49:17

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When Giovanna Silvestre hit a wall in her career and personal life, she didn’t hide from her confusion—she embraced it. In this episode, Giovanna shares how hitting rock bottom sparked her transformational journey, leading to her new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. From yoga breakthroughs to jumping off literal bridges, Giovanna e…

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Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals, with Maurice Casey 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

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In this episode we talk to Maurice Casey about his book, Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals. Hotel Lux tells the story of May O’Callaghan and her social circle in the Comintern’s Moscow accommodation for international communists. We discuss Maurice’s PhD research, its transformation into the book, and the lives and int…

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Thunderbolts* (MCU) Primer - Sentry 44:29

2M ago44:29

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The next installment in the MCU, Thunderbolts*, is set to debut this week, and Source Pages is here to help get your even MORE primed for it! Hayley and BVK read the 2018 Jeff Lemire run of Sentry (Sentry World), to get more familiar with the title character, and also his other "personalities": Bob Reynolds and The Void. Will he be as OP in the mov…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Lux, and The Well Reactions 58:13

2M ago58:13

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It's Ring-a-Ding time! On this episode of Timey Wimey Talk, Brian and Liz are missing after going to Miami to see a movie, but Karen and Hayley gather to chat about episodes 2 and 3 from this season of Doctor Who, "Lux" and "The Well". Will The Doctor and Belinda be able to get the TARDIS back to 2025 to get Belinda home? "Don't Make Me Laugh." SPa…

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Andor: A Star Wars Story (Disney +) - Season Two Primer 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

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We are traveling BACK to that Galaxy Far Far Away! Hayley and Brian and joined by fellow SPaRC Jedi Council member James Hewings to talk all things Star Wars. Mainly chatting about Andor Season One and the Cassian/ K-2SO Marvel One Shot, in anticipation of Andor Season Two, dropping on Disney +. Also discussed is all the great news revealed at this…

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Everything Everywhere: A Daily Podcast Born From a Life of Travel 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Gary Arndt has traveled the world, built a successful blog, and captured stunning photography—but when the pandemic hit, he pivoted in a big way. In this episode, we sit down with the host of the wildly popular "Everything Everywhere Daily" podcast to unpack how Gary’s curiosity fueled a 13-year global adventure and led to over 1,700 episodes of bi…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Twelve (Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos) 35:24

2M ago35:24

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The first part of the BATTLEWORLD: War Zones coverage wraps this week, with Hayley and BVK covering the 4 issues of Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos. What happens when our 4th Wall Breaking Buddy has to be the narrator in one of his wife's.... ex-wife's... widow's (not sure what to call Shiklah) comics run? Also, we did adieu to Brian's micr…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - The Robot Revolution Reactions 48:20

2M ago48:20

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Another Doctor Who season premiere means an all-new episode of Timey Walk Talk! Hayley is off on Missbelindachandra helping with the fallout of the revolution, but Karen, Liz and Brian are here to discuss "The Robot Revolution", the first episode of the new season of Who. Come join in on the fun, "polish, polish" **Brian is aware that his mic sound…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Ten (Infinity Gauntlet) 38:00

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Another week, another dive into the 2015 Secret Wars Event pool. This time, Hayley and Brian read the Infinity Gauntlet tie-in comics. Thanos is at it again, trying to acquire all of the Infinity Stones, but has multiple factions trying to stop him, including Zigzag the dog of the Bakian Clan. See below for the guide that we are using as a referenc…

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Backpacking Beyond Limits: Liz Thomas on Thru-Hiking, Trail Life & Transformation 32:26

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In this episode we chat with long-distance hiker and gear expert Liz Thomas to talk about her award-winning book, Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike. Whether you're dreaming of your first thru-hike or already counting trail miles, this episode offers real-world insight into how to make it happen. Liz shares how the book came…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Nine (Inferno) 42:39

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ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOOSE IN MANHATTAN! Hayley and BVK continue their coverage of the 2015 Secret Wars comic event, with Inferno #1 - 5. Hellish Limbo has taken over Battleworld Manhattan, and the X-Men are stuck in it. Even though it's been over 5 years, Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) still wants to go back in and try to rescue his sister, Illyana, aka…

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The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism, with Aidan Beatty 1:23:27

3M ago1:23:27

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In this episode we talk to Aidan Beatty about his book, The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. We discuss the history of the Socialist Labour League and Workers’ Revolutionary Party in the UK; the role of the party and their Galway-born leader, Gerry Healy, in Trotskyism; the implosion of the party in 198…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Eight (Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX) 34:52

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...and the award for the longest SPaRC episode title ever ISSSS.... THIS ONE!! Hayley and Brian are back reading comics from the 2015 SECRET WARS event. This go-round it's Giant Size Little Marvel: Avengers v. X-Men. What would happen if all of our favorite Marvel characters were in elementary school, trying to get the new kids to join their club? …

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Pedaling Forward: The Growth of Northern Neck Bike Club and Its Impact on Youth Cycling 40:02

3M ago40:02

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Chris Cornwell of Northern Neck Bike Club, is proving that a love for two wheels can spark something bigger. What started as a passion for mountain biking turned into a mission to create outdoor opportunities for the youth of Kilmarnock, Virginia. With the town’s support and a dedicated team, Chris helped establish a nonprofit that promotes cycling…

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Sacred Jedi Texts - The Old Republic: Deceived Novel Discussion 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

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The Jedi Council has gathered once again, after spending WAY too much time away, exploring the Unknown Regions and Wild Space. Hayley, James, Suds and BVK gather to discuss another DARTH novel, this time it's The Old Republic: Deceived, by Paul S. Kemp, which features Darth Malgus. What would happen if the Sith attack Coruscant, burn the Jedi Templ…

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+) Review & Comparison 34:48

4M ago34:48

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With so much good content being released, it took a little longer to get to the review & comparison episode for "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man". Hayley and Brian gather to talk about the latest show from Marvel Animation Studios and compare what morsels of goodness were carried over, if any, from the comics that were read for the primer. Ho…

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Adaptive Adventure: How Catalyst Sports is Making the Outdoors Accessible 40:06

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Outdoor adventure should be for everyone—and Catalyst Sports is making sure of it. In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Smith and Emily Moscoe to discuss how Catalyst Sports is breaking down barriers for individuals with physical disabilities. From adaptive climbing and mountain biking to kayaking and hiking, Catalyst Sports is building an incl…

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Daredevil: Born Again Primer #2 - Mayor Fisk 46:09

4M ago46:09

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Guess who's back, back again. Fisk is back, it won't end! Hayley and BVK are here with more Daredevil primers with the release of the Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again show just around the corner. This time, the beginning of the "Mayor Fisk" arc from Charles Soule's 2015 Marvel Comics run is covered. What can go wrong when the people of NYC "elect" The…

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Gearóid Ó Faoleán: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland 1:08:35

4M ago1:08:35

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In this episode we talk to Gearóid Ó Faoleán about his research into support for the Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland during the Troubles. Gearóid is the author of A Broad Church: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1969–1980 and A Broad Church Vol. 2: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1980-1989, published by Mer…

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Daredevil: Born Again Primer #1 - Muse Primer (DARK ART) 41:02

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The return of Daredevil on the small screen is just around the corner, and Source Pages is here to get you even MORE pumped! Hayley and BVK read the Dark Art run of Charles Soule's 2015 Daredevil series to get more familiar when the character of Muse. If Muse's depiction on the show is anywhere close to this comics run, we are are sure to be in for…

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Buy Less, Hike More: Liz Thomas from Treeline Review on Gear That Lasts 31:48

4M ago31:48

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In this episode of Life in Motion, we sit down with Liz Thomas, founder of Treeline Review, to explore her mission of helping adventurers buy the right gear the first time. A celebrated thru-hiker with thousands of miles under her boots, Liz shares her journey from Northern California day hikes to conquering the Triple Crown Trails (Appalachian Tra…

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Captain America: Brave New World (MCU) Review & Comparison 48:11

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The MCU is back in the theaters and Source Pages is here to cover it! Hayley and BVK both saw it, and enjoyed it, over opening weekend, and are here to discuss it, and also compare it to the 2 comics primers, 1 for Red Hulk and 1 for Sam Wilson, and how much crossed over into the movie. Quick spoiler: a lot more of the primer material than was orig…

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Captain America: Brave New World Primer #2 - Captain America: Sam Wilson 48:09

5M ago48:09

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The primers for the new Captain America movie keep coming fast and furiously! Hayley and Brian are back with their second primer for Brave New World, this time focusing on the titular character himself: Sam Wilson. Be prepared for some twists and turns and unexplainable plot points, but it's all in good fun! Comics Read: Captain America: Sam Wilson…

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How a Chilean Family Inspired a Life-Changing Eco-Lodge in Patagonia 38:06

5M ago38:06

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In this episode of Life in Motion, we sit down with David Long, founder of Eko Patagonia, a unique eco-lodge blending outdoor adventure with cultural immersion in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. David’s journey began as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Chile, where he was embraced by a host family who became his second home. Years later, a sabbat…

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Captain America: Brave New World Primer #1 - Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk 49:33

5M ago49:33

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A brand spanking new MCU movie is on the horizon, and Source Pages is here with a brand spanking new primer! Captain America: Brave New World is about to be released, so Hayley and Brian read some comics to get you ready for the big screen debut of Red Hulk! They read the 4-issue run of "Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk", so you don't have to! But if yo…

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Niall McGuirk: Hope Collective 1:40:07

5M ago1:40:07

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In this episode we talk to Niall McGuirk about the Hope Collective. Hope Collective originated in the early 1980s when Niall started putting on gigs to encourage bands to play in Dublin and developed into the Hope Collective in 1994. Hope facilitated dozens of bands playing gigs in Ireland and latterly has produced books recording the history and r…

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+/ Marvel) Primer 49:49

5M ago49:49

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There's a new animated Marvel show coming to Disney+, and the crew are here with a primer to help you along! Hayley and Brian cover some of 2019's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man comics run to help get everyone pumped for "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man", the streaming series. What kind of hijinks will Peter Parker get into this time? Tune …

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Immersive Travel & Unforgettable Adventures: A Journey with Jorge Salas Guevara of New Paths Expeditions 58:54

5M ago58:54

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In this episode we chat with Jorge Salas Guevara, founder of New Paths Expeditions, to explore his journey of turning a lifelong passion for adventure into a thriving business. From his early days discovering Patagonia to leading small-group expeditions across over 58 destinations, Jorge shares captivating stories of immersing travelers in remote a…

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Disney+) Review 51:20

5M ago51:20

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LOST! IN! SPACE! Hayley and BVK are on a mission to discuss the latest Disney+ Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew. This action-adventure in the GFFA was a wonderful romp in space, trying to get the 4 kids back home to their "lost" home planet. Also discussed is other upcoming projects from Star Wars and what Source Pages will be covering in the upcoming…

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Creature Commandos (DCU/ MAX) Review & Comparison 37:57

5M ago37:57

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The DCU is here! Hayley and Brian just finished watching the recently completed Creature Commandos on Max, and are itching to discuss it, and also compare it to the comic run that was in the primer episode for the show. There is also the mandatory tangential talk that covers a wide range of topics, from streaming services to Library of Alexandria (…

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Breathing Through Barriers: Yoga's Role in Rehabilitation and Hope with Nicole Helthaler of Prison Yoga Project 44:32

5M ago44:32

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In this episode we chat with Nicole Helthaler from Prison Yoga Project, a nonprofit using yoga to foster healing and transformation in the criminal justice system. Nicole shares her journey from teaching in classrooms to bringing mindfulness and self-regulation practices into correctional facilities worldwide. We explore how Prison Yoga Project beg…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Joy To the World Reactions 58:01

6M ago58:01

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Better late than never. The whole crew is back together to talk about the 2024 Christmas episode of Doctor Who, "Joy To the World." The Doctor spends a year in a hotel, reflecting on a multitude of things, in order to save the world from total destruction! Karen, Liz, Hayley and Brian also talk a bit about what we did on our Christmas breaks, and a…

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Marvel's WHAT IF..? (Disney+) Season 3 Review... and MORE! 44:59

6M ago44:59

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New year. New Show! It's 2025 and Hayley & Brian are back from their Christmas Vacation! This week, they discuss and review the final season of Marvel's WHAT IF..? (no primer this time, but we all know how WHAT IF..? goes) that just finished airing on Disney+. They also discuss about 20 discarded storylines that were not used for one reason or anot…

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Christmas In the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album (1980/ Meco) Listen Through 36:41

6M ago36:41

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Happy Holidays to you all from Hayley and BVK! On this, "A Very Special Episode" of Source Pages, Brian plays for you one of his most played Christmas albums of all-time: "Christmas In the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album", released in 1980 by the artist Meco, who had hits with the "Star Wars Theme/ Cantina Band" dance version and also "Ewok Celebr…

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Kraven the Hunter (Sony's Spider-Man Universe) Primer 41:40

7M ago41:40

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It's time for another installment in Sony's Spider-Man(less) Universe film franchise, this time with Kraven the Hunter. Hayley and Brian had a little fun with this primer, reading MARVEL UNLEASHED, where Kraven is somewhat featured, but the Marvel Animals take charge. This 4-issue run is most likely going to be better than the movie, if their past …

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Creature Commandos (DCU/ Max) Primer: Frankenstein/ Creatures of the Unknown 48:20

7M ago48:20

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Hayley and BVK are back after enjoying a brief Thanksgiving break! They are getting ready for the launch of the DCU this week, with the release of Creature Commandos on MAX, and discuss the Flashpoint 3-issue run of Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown to get to know the Creature Commando characters a little better. It looks to be a scary …

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Protecting Rivers, One Flow at a Time with Evan Stafford of American Whitewater 40:13

7M ago40:13

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In this episode we chat with Evan Stafford, the Communications Director at American Whitewater, an organization on a mission to protect and restore America's rivers. By working to restore flows in de-watered rivers and advocating against harmful dam projects, American Whitewater plays a role in balancing the needs of river ecosystems with human act…

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Hiking, Art, and the Open Road: How Jackie "Flo" Sidor Reinvented Her Life on the AT 43:14

7M ago43:14

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In this episode we chat with Jackie "Flo" Sidor, an artist, photographer, writer, teacher, and forager, as she shares her unconventional journey of reinvention and self-discovery. From being a dedicated art teacher to hiking the Appalachian Trail, and then transitioning to life in a converted short bus, Flo’s story is a powerful reminder of the imp…