Best Notes From Spain Podcasts (2025)

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Memories of a Nobody. Episode 1. From Blackouts to Barracks. 28:40

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This episode is a witty, down-to-earth memoir of growing up in Bolton during and after WWII—filled with childhood mischief, family warmth, and Northern colloquialisms. The narrator recalls everyday hardships like toffee rationing, tin baths, and terraced living with self-deprecating humor. It follows his journey through school, apprenticeships, sco…

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Memories of a Nobody. Episode 3. Misadventures of a Lancashire Lad Turned Migrant 28:05

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A lively memoir episode tracing Alan’s final years in the army, his return to civilian life, and the humorous, sometimes awkward events that shaped him — from barroom scuffles and radio courses to starting an auto-electrics business. The story moves through domestic struggles, unexpected romance, and a bold decision to emigrate, ending with a rough…

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Memories of a Nobody. Episode 2. REME Tales from Cyprus to Aden 28:17

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This episode follows Alan’s wild and often humorous experiences across Cyprus, Aden and the Gulf: from improvised workshops and brutal heat to risky aircraft checks and comic run-ins with officers and medics. It covers dramatic incidents — a roadside amputation rescue, a spinning aircraft saved at the last moment, missing vehicle gearboxes, and ten…

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Memories of a Nobody. 2:00

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Memories of a Nobody is an audiobook adaptation by the author, Alan Hodgkiss, at age 85. Presented in 12 episodes. The memoir traces a life from a Bolton childhood during World War II through army service in the UK, Cyprus, Aden, Kuwait, and Kenya, and into a lifelong partnership with Rita formed in 1969. Alan recounts his childhood in Bolton durin…

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84. The Southern Rhône: Climate, Grapes, and Winemaking 10:04

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The Southern Rhône: Climate, Grapes, and Winemaking Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter (Weekly study tips, essay questions for Level 3 students, class announcements, and upcoming wine trips.) Visit: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Episode Overview Hello, and welcom…

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Ravel and Falla: Echoes of Spain 57:49

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Nowadays it's hard to imagine Maurice Ravel as a "bad-boy" revolutionary, a member of a group whose name can be loosely translated as The Hooligans. To most listeners today, Ravel's music is the very picture of sumptuous beauty. But the group he belonged to, Les Apaches ("The Hooligans"), earned its name because of its members' uncompromising attit…

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361: Performing Hajj & Umrah and How to Travel the World with a Family of 5 on Points and Miles with Amena Bakali 1:01:31

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Learn how to use points & miles to perform Umrah with a family and travel the world to celebrate Eid in different cities. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Ep 117: Brother Richard on Halloween Traditions And 'The Visitors' 1:26:22

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Brother Richard returns for a discussion on Halloween Traditions including those related to Samhain, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, 'Trick or Treating' customs in Ireland and how we can invite our departed loved ones to join us at this time. We also further discuss 'Dissertations upon the apparitions of angels, dæmons, and ghosts, and concerning th…

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83. The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas 11:32

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The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas Resources & Links 📬 Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup 📧 Contact Joanne: [email protected] Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast! This is Episode 83, and I'm your host, Joanne Close. Today we're continuing our…

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Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 LIVE w/ The Aalborg Symphony 59:38

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Longtime listeners of Sticky Notes know that Shostakovich's 10 symphony was the inaugural piece covered on the show. It's been 8 years(!) since that show, so I've totally re-written the episode and had the privilege of presenting this new version live with the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra last week in Aalborg. Shostakovich, like so many composers bef…

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360: Hacking Serendipity, Connecting Travelers with the Pangea App, and Co-Hosting the Nomad Week with Matt Gray 1:22:05

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Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Ep 116: Morgan Daimler: Encountering the Otherworld 1:09:34

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It was wonderful to finally speak with Morgan who has produced a multitude of great books on the subject of fairies, magical practices and Irish myth. I was very interested to learn more about the encounter Morgan had with a more modern-sounding 'urban' fairy realm. PLUS we chatted about:🌀 receiving strong messages from a non-human beings and some …

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82. The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet 8:19

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Wine Educate Podcast: Episode 82 Title: The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter https://www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 82, Joanne explores the northernmost part of the Northern Rhône,…

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359: Traveling the World as a Black Muslim Digital Nomad, Giving Birth in Poland, and Raising Globally Conscious Kids with Imani Bashir 1:07:14

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Hear about living in China, Malaysia, Poland and Mexico as a Black Muslim woman & raising her son in multiple countries. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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81. Rhône Overview and the Mistral Wind Explained 10:49

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Wine Educate Newsletter — Your Weekly Wine Study Boost! If you are studying wine or just love learning, this is your home base for smart, friendly study help. I keep it clear, useful, and welcoming so you actually look forward to it. Each Tuesday you'll get Level 2 multiple choice questions you can answer in minutes Level 3 essay prompts with simpl…

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Ep 115: Exploring New Realities with Philippe Hannetelle 48:46

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Ahead of the Bristol Healing Workshop next month taught by Annick Brofman (November 22nd & 23rd 2025) I chat with Philippe Hannetelle, long term teacher of the Body Mirror System of Healing about pushing through to new realities through the mechanism of healing. Both Philippe and I were taught chakra healing by Martin Brofman, the creator of the Bo…

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358: Lessons from Malcolm X’s Travels, Black-American Expatriation, Living in Cairo, and Building Global Solidarity with Imani Bashir 1:08:57

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Learn about being a Black Muslim activist in the U.S., meeting Malcolm X’s daughter, moving abroad and living in Cairo. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Ep 114: Elf Encounter & Psychopomp Crow (Cape Cod, Massachusetts) 58:55

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It was an honour to speak with Amanda about her family's experiences. We hear the extraordinary sighting of what her (non-believer) husband described as an 'elf' in and around their home in Cape Cod. Amanda shares a very moving account of a crow which appeared in the family's lives and brought solace, around a tragic event. Lastly, we hear Amanda's…

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80. Provence, France's Rosé Powerhouse: Regions, Grapes, and Styles 14:11

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Links and resources Newsletter sign up for weekly quizzes and class news: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Information on upcoming trips and classes www.wineeducate.com What this episode covers Provence is more than postcards and pale pink wine. In this episode, Joanne unpacks the landscape, climate, history, grapes, and key appellations that …

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Barber Violin Concerto 47:26

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There are so many great apocryphal stories in the long history of classical music, from the reason Tchaikovsky wrote his Sixth Symphony to what famous composers supposedly said on their deathbeds, to my favorite story: how Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 96, The Miracle, got its name. Apparently, during the premiere of the symphony, a chandelier fell, …

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357: Nomading in Africa, Developing a Politically Conscious Travel Lens, and Co-Hosting the “Remote Roundup” on Zero to Travel with Janessa Klatt 55:37

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Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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79. Roussillon Wines Explained: Grapes, History and Travel Insights 15:10

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Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about Wine Educate trips and sign up for the upcoming Zoom info session: www.wineeducate.com/trips Episode Overview Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast! In this episode, Joanne Close takes us into the wines of the Roussillon, a region often described…

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356: How to Become a Digital Nomad and Build Community Around the World as a Solo Traveler with Janessa Klatt 1:02:33

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Learn how to leave your 9-5 job and build a fulfilling life of long-term world travel rooted in a supportive community. _____________________________ Subscribe to TheMaverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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78. Languedoc Wines Explained: PDO vs IGP and Why Languedoc Is France's Most Underrated Wine Destination 9:18

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Resources & Links If you have questions about our upcoming trips to The South of France, we are hosting a Zoom info session on October 15th. Get the Zoom link here: www.wineeducate.com/trips If you want to learn more about our upcoming trips, visit: www.wineeducate.com/trips To receive study tips, quizzes, and information on upcoming classes, sign …

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100 Years of Beethoven's Eroica (recordings) 55:53

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One of my favorite things about having Patreon sponsors is that they often suggest the most fascinating pieces and topics for shows. Adrian, who sponsored a show last year, gave me one of my favorite prompts when he suggested looking at works based on literature. Now he's sponsored another episode, this time with an equally compelling idea that I w…

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355: Mindful Travel In an Unequal World: How to Move Beyond Guilt, Build Solidarity, Challenge Power, Notice Joy, and Find Belonging with Dr. Anu Taranath 53:34

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Hear from the author of my most recommended book for travelers: Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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77. Super Tuscans 101: Tuscany's Bordeaux Blends and the Sassicaia Story 9:48

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Description: In Episode 77 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores the fascinating rise of Super Tuscans—wines that broke Italy's traditional rules and became some of the most sought-after bottles in the world. In Tuesday's episode, we covered Chianti and Chianti Classico. Today, we're heading about 75 miles southwest to Bolgheri, the co…

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Ep: 113 The FA! and Other Bedside Visitors 1:40:53

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I speak with Rick, whose father was an intelligence agent in the CIA from the 1950s onwards. One night in 1954 in Austria, when Rick was a young child left alone briefly in his parents' bed, something unseen began pulling at his body from the bottom of the bed. Eventually, a red being popped up at the side of his bed and shouted ‘FA!’ in his face. …

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76, Chianti vs. Chianti Classico: History, Laws, and Key Differences Explained 10:04

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Hello and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 76. Today we're diving into the history and wine laws of Chianti and Chianti Classico. This is a Level 3 topic, but I've added context and stories that bring the region to life. Chianti has one of the longest and most fascinating histories in Italia…

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354: Navigating Racism, Power Inequality and Turning Immigrant Diaspora Identity into a Superpower with Dr. Anu Taranath 1:17:21

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Learn about Indian-American identity, the value of critical pedagogy, and making meaningful connections in West Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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75. Wine History in Context: Alto Piemonte's Revival and Valle d'Aosta's Alpine Charm 11:06

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wineeducate Hello friends, and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and today we're doing something a little different…

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Ep 112: 'Rabbit Trap' Dir. Bryn Chainey 52:53

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I spoke to Bryn Chainey, Director of 'Rabbit Trap', Bryn's first feature film. The story centres around a couple in (no later than) 1976 who have moved into the Welsh countryside on a creative retreat. Daphne (Rosy McEwen) an avant garde vocalist and her husband Darcy (Dev Patel) an experimental sound recordist, use the new found space to explore t…

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74. Amarone & Recioto: The Passito Wines & Laws of Valpolicella Explained 12:28

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Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 74. Today, we're heading to Northeast Italy, into the Veneto, to explore Valpolicella—a region whose wines feature prominently in both WSET Level 2 and L…

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353: Understanding Palestine and How You Can Help Stop the Genocide: Matt Bowles Interviewed on the Going Places Podcast 1:14:32

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Matt Bowles is interviewed by Yulia Denisyuk about Palestine and action items you can take to help stop the genocide. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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The Life and Music of Grazyna Bacewicz 57:46

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The great Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski said this after the premature death of his contemporary Grazyna Bacewicz: "She was born with an incredible wealth of musical talent, which she succeeded to bring to full flourish through an almost fanatical zeal and unwavering faith in her mission. The intensity of her activities was so great that she ma…

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73. Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level 16:58

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Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 73. Today, we're diving into two of Italy's most legendary regions: Barolo and Barbaresco, throu…

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72. Italian Wine Laws at the WSET Level 2 Level 10:48

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals.…

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352: How to Survive a Hitman, Protect the Environment, and Make the Coffee Industry More Ethical and Sustainable with Etelle Higonnet 57:34

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Learn what you can do to combat environmental destruction and human rights abuses in the coffee industry staring today. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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71. Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais 10:17

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Episode 71 – Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, we conclude our Burgundy wine law series w…

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Ep 111: "Black Spindly Creatures by my Bed" (& States of Bliss) 1:26:06

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Greg, an academic and lifelong experiencer contacted me with what he felt was a gnome encounter. We discuss early memories including his crib levitating and spindly black creatures who would appear at the side of his childhood bed. The description of the creatures reminded me of Episode 82: "The Puppets are Coming for Me" Greg shares how a later Ku…

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70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope 13:45

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70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Today's episode continues our Burgundy series with a focus on the Côte d'Or—and more…

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351: Investigating War Crimes and Fighting for Human Rights in Chiapas, Guatemala, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Cambodia and Palestine with Etelle Higonnet 1:12:41

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Hear stories about standing up for human rights around the world and struggling for truth, accountability and justice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Sticky Notes meets You'll Hear It 1:10:04

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I had such a wonderful time joining the jazz podcast You'll Hear It! We talked about the meeting of jazz and classical music, a topic I've explored before, but never in this much depth and never with so much input from jazz musicians and experts like Peter Martin and Adam Maness. We talk about great jazz and classical composers, but we also talk ab…

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69. The History of Burgundy Wine Laws: How Monks and the Napoleonic Code Shaped Today's Vineyards 7:43

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Welcome to episode 69 of the Wine Educate Podcast. This week, we're continuing our Burgundy series, focusing on the fascinating history behind the regio…