Real talk for women ditching alcohol to feel lit — alcohol free. Sober & Lit is the podcast for women who are ready to rethink their drinking, take their power back, and build a life that actually feels better without booze. Join alcohol freedom coaches Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams for honest conversations, relatable stories, and real-life tools to help you get sober, stay sober, and feel truly lit — alcohol free. Whether you're sober-curious, cutting back, or already alcohol-free, you’ll ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon. Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we ...
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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A weekly salon-style supershow where comedian Duncan Trussell and guests explore the multiverse. See Duncan on the road! DuncanTrussell.com for dates & details.
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What drives our culture forward? Join Max & Ruby as they chat with cultural icons in music, food, fashion, sports, and more to explore how they shape the world around us. Discover the stories behind beloved brands, cultural figureheads and learn how to stand out in a fast-paced world. Tune in!
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An academic podcasting community open to all arts & humanities researchers. Each month takes a new theme, where Felix Clutson, Morag Thomas, Eva Dieteren, Pragya Sharma, Olivia Aarons and Isabel Sykes invite different guests to speak about their work. Kindly supported by techne AHRC doctoral training partnership. Thanks for listening!If you'd like to get in touch, please email [email protected], follow us on twitter at @technecast or on Instagram @technepodcast
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PocketBuds is a Back Pocket podcast dedicated to good gaming conversations between best buds!Join host Ruby Innes each week as she talks with a wide array of her talented buddies about everything from video game industry horror stories to what goes into raising a child to be an elite basketball player. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most importantly, you might learn something. And hey, it might just be misinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IBA profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.
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We ask the taboo health and wellbeing questions so you don’t have to. Taboo Talk is a brand new podcast series by Boots hosted by Vogue Williams that cuts through the jargon to provide real health and wellbeing advice in an accessible and entertaining way. Each episode will focus on one aspect of physical or mental health, providing personal insights as well as expert takeaways. Taboo Talk won’t shy away from tackling the more awkward, embarrassing or serious parts of everyday life. Hosted o ...
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There are hundreds of Doctor Who episodes and stories out there and we intend to watch them all! Not just that – We’ll watch, review, discuss, debate, rate and praise and/or poke holes in every episode of Doctor Who, starting with the 1963 pilot. That’s right; we’re beginning with William Hartnell and then working our way forward through time, episode by episode and Doctor by Doctor. In parallel, we’re also reviewing New Who, starting with Eccleston in the 2005 revival. At the time of writin ...
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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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A podcast about the soldiers and service members who are buried or honored at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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Crooks, creeps, ghosts, people from Florida - we've got it all. A one stop shop for wild stories that all find comfort under the shady umbrella. From internet dates gone awry to self-help groups that may be cults to living in a haunted house, join comedian host Casey Balsham as she gets into some Shady Shit.
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Welcome to Another Phase; join Tamara Driessen and her friends for some honest discussions and insights into modern spirituality, self-care, wellness and manifestation. This is a podcast for the soul seekers, who are learning to be unapologetic for who they are and believe in the power of the moon and all things mystical.
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Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast, where we explore the local arts culture in the Lehigh Valley. We’ll be doing this through conversations with individual artists, administrators, and organizations. We’ll explore all types of mediums with the goal of enriching local culture.
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There Will Be Film is a film-based improv panel show hosted by Nathan D'Arcy Roberts (writer for Horrible Histories) with team captains Heidi Regan (winner BBC New Comedy Award) & Stuart Laws ("chronically funny" - Time Out). Each week comedians are tested on their knowledge and taste in film in a bid for admiration and respect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A series of conversations with farmers and those working in the rural sector. We’re exploring the variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas coming from the creation of resilient, regenerative and enjoyable farming systems in New Zealand. The setup and first years of this podcast were supported by MPI’s Productive & Sustainable Land Use - Extension Services fund. Since July 2023, the Quorum Sense Podcast has been produced independently by the podcast team. For more information, visit the ...
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The Becoming Wise podcast offers depth and discovery in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Each episode is curated from hundreds of big conversations with wise and graceful lives. Reset your day. Replenish your sense of yourself and the world. On Being Studios is the producer of On Being, This Movie Changed Me, and more to come. Krista Tippett is the author of the New York Times bestselling Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. President Obama honored her with th ...
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During the month of February, BRTW ensemble members are selecting personal Black heroes to highlight everyday. These heroes may have spoken the magic words that first made them see their Black beauty, the people who inspired them to become artists, or even the person who taught them how to make proper mixed greens. find us on: twitter and instagram: @thebrtw facebook: @Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop and at our website: blackrevolutionarytheaterworkshop.org
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For decades Pieter Toerien has brought us magnificent theatre! An hour before the opening of “Cats”, at Artscape, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the legend himself about this extraordinary production.By Rodney Trudgeon
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S22,E11: 12/15/25 (FINALE! Reverend Baron, Cheekface, Charlie Hilton, Nation of Language, Billie Marten, Tame Impala, Chinless Wonder, Morgan Nagler)
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52:33SEASON 22 FINALE! Season 22 Episode 11: December 15th, 2025 Again and Again - Reverend Baron Flies - Cheekface Content Baby - Cheekface Exorcise - Charlie Hilton Illusion of a Door - Charlie Hilton In Another Life - Nation of Language Inept Apollo - Nation of Language Crown - Billie Marten Swing - Billie Marten My Old Ways - Tame Impala Dracula - T…
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We FINALLY get an update on Cavern of the Pig Emperor: Christmas:: The Santa Saga, sure to be the defining album of Duncan's career! This episode is brought to you by: Check out squarespace.com/DUNCAN for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DUNCAN to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Go to Quince.co…
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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Katrina Montgomery, the new Chief Financial Officer of the Austin Independent School District, whose chosen mission is to ensure the financial health and stability of the district, focusing on transparency, accountability and efficient resource allocation. The post Kat…
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Thomas Nixon-Roworth: Clergy and Lay Relations in mid 17th century England
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52:29In the latest - and last - instalment in our Heritage and Memory series, Adrianna Chmielewska talks to Thomas Nixon-Roworth from Sheffield University on his research into clergy and lay relations in mid-17th century England. In the first half of the episode, Thomas will be talking about the premise of his research and its main themes. Adrianna then…
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Yoga, Breath, and Sober Aging with Patricia Becker / EP 100
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33:22It’s our 100th episode — and we’re celebrating with a powerful dose of alcohol-free vitality! In this milestone conversation, Ruby and Susan welcome the radiant Patricia Becker: a sober yoga teacher, plant-based nutrition coach, and wellness guide helping women 50+ feel strong, flexible, and lit from within. If you’ve ever wondered how to age grace…
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Ryan Bledsoe, UAP experiencer and host of Bledsoe Said So, re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bledsoe Said So and listen/subscribe on their website, BledsoeSaidSo.com. You can also follow Ryan on X and Instagram! This episode is brought to you by: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right…
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We in Cape Town are in for a major theatrical treat this festive season when Pieter Toerien presents the smash hit CATS at the Artscape Opera House from 10 December to mid-January. The show with its amazing costumes, music and dance is likely to stun our audiences and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the Music Director LOUIS ZURNAMER for People of Note thi…
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Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee (Ep. 02, 2026 re-broadcast)
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29:31On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L, Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the lives of the late Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, one of the most revered couples of the American stage and screen, whose careers spanned six decades and were distinguished for their work as actors and as activists. The interview was conducted in 1998, up…
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Live from Skankfest New Orleans with Tom O'Neill (author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties), Kurt Metzger, and Greg Fitzsimmons! CHAOS is now a documentary on Netflix! Click to watch Chaos: The Manson Murders, or get the book, CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties. Go see Greg F…
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#151 - "Ernest Saves Christmas" (1988) with Laramy Wells & Robby Retro
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54:48Whenever Christmas time comes around, and you see lists of the best holiday movies — and even the most underrated ones — you’ll almost certainly never find this 80s flick on any of them. It really hasn’t managed to embed itself in Christmas pop culture like some other films have, to be sure. And that is a real shame, because while this movie isn’t …
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How do you show up at a holiday party without showing up with a drink? That’s the big question—and in this episode of Sober & Lit, your hosts Ruby and Susan are unpacking the real talk behind office mixers, family dinners, and every bubbly-filled soirée in between. If you’ve ever clutched a club soda while dodging awkward small talk or wished for a…
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S22,E10: 12/01/25 (XMAS! Fran Alexandre, Marissa Nadler, Hidden Cameras, Remington Super 60, Bleachers, Pelts, Yearning, Daniel Zott, Freedom Fry, Dean & Britta, Holly Macve, Sy Mann, Trapp Family Singers ...
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54:45SPECIAL "CHRISTMAS MUSIC 2025" EPISODE! Season 22 Episode 10 Christmas Everywhere - Fran Alexandre All Love Must Die - Marissa Nadler The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - The Hidden Cameras A Folksy Christmas Song - Remington Super 60 Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call - Bleachers Merry Christmas from North California - Pelts I Just Wanna Hold You…
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Kyle Shepherd, a leading South African jazz pianist and film score composer celebrated for his distinctive style. Kyle has travelled extensively internationally playing in major venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. His notable credits include the popular Netflix series Water…
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Shirley A. Chisholm (Ep. 01, 2025 re-broadcast)
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30:26This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents an interview recorded in 1982 with the late Shirley A. Chisholm, the former Congresswoman from New York’s 12th Congressional District, the first African America woman elected to Congress, and the first major-party African American candidate for President of the United Sta…
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#150 - "Wee Sing in Sillyville" (1989) with Bethany & Ruby Wells
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31:53We usually stick to theatrically released 80s flicks, but when Ruby Wells makes a special request, we listen! So we’re taking a detour to Sillyville! In this special episode, Ruby Wells and her mom, Bethany Wells, join the pod to defend the honor of the 1989 classic Wee Sing in Sillyville. Why does this 80s direct-to-video musical hold such a speci…
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Intoxicating Alcohol Lies with Meg Geisewite / EP 98
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43:45Is wine culture keeping you stuck—and lying to you? In this episode of the Sober & Lit podcast, Ruby and Susan sit down with Meg Geisewite, author of Intoxicating Lies, to unpack the myths women are sold about drinking. From “mommy needs wine” memes to emotional manipulation masked as self-care, we explore the dangerous messages keeping women locke…
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TODAY IS THE DAY! THE DAY IS NOW! A THREE-EYED ATLAS BESTRIDES THE GLOBE ITSELF! We discuss the recent NASA press conference about a weird comet in space. Join us! You can learn more about 3I/ATLAS, including a timeline of its discovery up to the present, on NASA's site. The DTFH is going on break this week for Thanksgiving! Our next episode drops …
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I wonder if you remember a famous international David and Goliath style court case where a lawyer from South Africa took on the mighty Disney organisation. It was about the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight for which the composer nor his family were never credited nor paid out for the use of the song in The Lion King. The lawyer who spear headed the cas…
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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Denise Nicholas, veteran actress, writer, activist and author of Finding Home: A Memoir, discussing her new memoir, her personal and professional experiences during her six-decade film and television career, and her participation in the Civil Rights…
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How do you handle a holiday centered on gratitude… when everyone around you is sipping wine? In this powerful Thanksgiving episode of the Sober & Lit Podcast, your hosts Ruby and Susan crack open the truth about navigating one of the most triggering holidays on the alcohol-free journey. Is it your first sober Thanksgiving? Or maybe you're feeling t…
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RamDev (AKA Dale Borglum), contemporary of Ram Dass and founder of the Living/Dying Project, re-joins the DTFH! Check out the Living/Dying Project for more information on RamDev's organization, which provides compassionate support to those facing life-threatening illnesses, and ways you can help! Florida family! Duncan is coming to Tampa! Come see …
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the celebrated Italian pianist Filippo Gorini. Filippo was in Cape Town recently to play various recitals as part of his project called “Sonata For 7 Cities” which he has performed in Vienna, Hong Kong, Portland , Milan and also Cape Town. Filippo’s musicianship has drawn unanimous acclaim in m…
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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Denise Nicholas, veteran actress, writer, activist and author of Finding Home: A Memoir, discussing her six-decade film and television career, her participation in the Civil Rights Movement, and her memoir. In Black America is a listener-supported produc…
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Ruby Hornsby: Can Humans and Robots Be Friends?
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54:14This week, we take a brief detour from our usual themes to explore a question at the crossroads of social ethics and technology: Can humans and robots be friends? We are joined by Ruby Hornsby, doctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, to explore this question. We discuss what friendship really means, why she argues it cannot exist with machi…
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What if the best parts of you were just waiting on the other side of your last drink? In this episode of Sober & Lit, your hosts Susan and Ruby—alcohol freedom coaches with two very different journeys—reveal the surprising, unfiltered reasons why they chose to ditch alcohol for good. From Ruby’s past life in the wine industry to Susan’s search for …
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S22,E09: 11/10/25 (Holy Hive, ANIMA!, Freedom Fry, Tom Lark, Marlon Williams, World Brain, Dwayne Gretzky)
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49:52Season 22 Episode 9 If I Could See You Now - Holy Hive Jumpy - ANIMA! Rest In Peace - ANIMA! Best Friend - Freedom Fry A Farewell - Freedom Fry Fuselage - Tom Lark Busy Living - Tom Lark Aua Atu Rā - Marlon Williams Kōrero Māori - Marlon Williams Open - World Brain Minute papillon - World Brain You Can Call Me Al - Dwayne Gretzky This episode featu…
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Turkey is a scam! Heed not God's sunk-cost fallacy! Man was not meant to eat avian flesh! No good can come of eating a dinosaur. Florida family! Duncan is coming to Tampa! Come see him at Side Splitters Comedy Club, November 21-22. Click here to get your tickets now. Don't miss this one! Duncan has accepted the Dark Gift, so these are some of his l…
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The magical world of recording and recording studios is in the spotlight on People of Note this week when Rodney Trudgeon speaks to Murray Anderson, who founded Milestone Studios some 35 years ago. Over the years Milestone has become a famous studio where many famous artists have recorded award winning albums and where Murray himself has written ji…
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Jocelyn Robinson (Ep. 50, 2025 re-broadcast)
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29:03This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a previously aired conversation with Joceyn Robinson, founding Director of the Ohio-based HBCU Preservation Project and Director of the Center for Radio Preservation and Archives at WSYO, whose mission is to preserve the rich history of radio stations affiliated with histo…
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The DTFH in partnership with National Local Community Public Radio presents: Beef Gully (formerly Meat Canyon, potentially Coldcut Gorge) Episode 2. Florida family! Duncan is coming to Tampa! Come see him at Side Splitters Comedy Club, November 21-22. Click here to get your tickets now. Don't miss this one! Duncan has offended the Heavens and will …
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#149 - "Mannequin" (1987) with Bethany Wells
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55:56Long before Kim Cattrall appeared on HBO as the outspoken, sexually confident, “I’ll try anything once” Samantha Jones in Sex and the City, she played an Egyptian woman under a spell and reincarnated as a shop-window dummy. Inspired by Pygmalion, the tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses poem which tells the story of a sculptor who fell in love with a sta…
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Vanessa P. Daniel (Ep. 49, 2025 re-broadcast)
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29:03This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a previously aired conversation (Ep. 25) with Vanessa P. Daniel, social justice activist and organizer, and author of Unrig The Game: What Women Of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning, offering on-the-ground perspective on the obstacles community, union and electoral a…
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The Sobriety Awakening with Tamar Routley / EP 95
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34:53Ever wonder what happens when you stop running from your truth—and start creating something powerful with it? In this episode of Sober & Lit, your hosts Coach Susan and Coach Ruby sit down with Tamar Routly—podcast producer, recovery advocate, and co-author of Sober for Dummies—for a candid and deeply inspiring conversation about what it really tak…
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Oz Pearlman, the most famous mentalist alive, joins the DTFH! Check out Oz's new book, Read Your Mind! Oz is the first recipient of the DTFH's exalted Four Golden Stars of Coolness, and you owe it to yourself to read his book! St. Louis family! Duncan is headed your way next! Come see him at Helium Comedy Club, November 6-8. As always click here to…
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For this week’s edition of People of Note, I invited in to the studio Ricardo MacKenzie who is the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government. His political journey began when he was elected to the DA in the Western Cape in 2014 and I asked him about his portfolio and about his views of the arts in the Western …
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#148 - "Fright Night" (1985) with Chris Adams
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52:01This '80s flick is to All Hallows’ Eve what "A Christmas Story" is to Christmas: a true classic deserving a 24-hour marathon and a wild all-night celebration where blood takes the place of alcohol. Director Tom Holland’s heartfelt homage to vampire movies breathed new life into a horror subgenre that was, sadly, starting to fade away, much like an …
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Blackouts, Brownouts, and Pass-Outs / EP 94
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27:13Ever lost time after a night out and thought, “Wait… what did I say?” You’re not alone—and it’s not just “part of drinking.” In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan pull back the curtain on a topic many avoid: alcohol-induced blackouts. From stories of forgotten conversations and tricky gray areas to the terrifying reality of memory loss aft…
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Experience the catharsis of dark corners with your ol' pal Duncan and his passel of fine trufflin' hogs! St. Louis family! Duncan is headed your way next! Come see him at Helium Comedy Club, November 6-8. As always click here to get your tickets right now. We love seeing you out on the road! Thank you!! This episode is brought to you by: Check out …
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People Of Note - Dylan Janse Van Rensburg
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57:21I wonder if you are one of the lucky ones who have seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicoulor Dreamcoat at Theatre on the Bay. It has just returned to Cape Town after a sold out season in Johannesburg and bristles with energy, slickness and fantastic choreography. In the lead role as Joseph is Dylan Janse Van Rensburg who has just graduated from Lamt…
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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Jordan E. Cooper, Tony Award-nominated actor, playwright, producer and director, and founder of Cookout Entertainment, discussing Cooper’s many accomplishments as well as the anticipated opening of his stage production Oh Happy Day!, in which he plays a leading role as…
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#147 - "Evil Dead 2" with Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells
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55:32Before director Sam Raimi achieved major box office success with the original Spider-Man trilogy, he was primarily recognized as the cult filmmaker behind The Evil Dead series. In 1981, Raimi and star Bruce Campbell created The Evil Dead, offering their humorous and irreverent take on horror, featuring Ash—a clumsy fool—being terrorized by ghouls i…
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