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Ludicrously Specific

Doug Dillaman, Steve Skeet and Darren Waugh

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Three movies. One improbable connection. Countless puns. Endless pedantry. From the grindhouse to the arthouse, join Doug Dillaman, Steve Skeet and Darren Waugh on this New Zealand-based, Internet-distributed audio podcast. That’s not just specific - that’s *ludicrously* specific.
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Spec Shaman

Spec Shaman

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The Spec Shaman podcast explores the world of building product manufacturers, architects and engineers, sustainable design, technology and trends. We engage in thought-provoking discussions with renowned experts, industry pioneers, and visionaries who are making a significant impact in the construction industry. Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas, revolutionary concepts, and the latest advancements shaping the built environment.
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Some Place to Be

Some Place to Be

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Some Place to Be is an actual play podcast dedicated to exploring how mechanics inform character and celebrating games by indie designers. Our story follows a group of young adults living in a small town full of mysteries to solve. They'll end up stumbling into something that transforms their reality into something different over and over again while only the main characters seem to notice. With each evolution of the town, we switch to a new game system and explore how this changes our chara ...
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Oddly Specific Podcast

Oddly Specific Podcast

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Oddly Specific is a weekly podcast in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hosts Todd, Chris and Gus cover a wide range of topics, current events, news, music, geek culture and entertainment with a comedic twist.
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Before The Chorus

Sofia Loporcaro

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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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Strength and Conditioning Journal Podcast

Ben Reuter, SCJ Podcast Editor

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Strength and Conditioning Journal is the professional journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The purpose "SCJ Podcasts" is to highlight current topics in the journal related to the field of strength and conditioning. The NSCA and SCJ are committed to the mission of integrating the practical experience of professionals in our field with evidence-based research to provide practitioners with the most accurate information available. The "SCJ Podcasts" will be a ver ...
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Real & funny talk about Kate Winslet and how her acting work & related choices promote the hard work of acting, being present as an actor, getting the most out of (and giving the most to) the other actors in the room, female empowerment and characterization, evolution of female strength, and more. This podcast is for fun & education, and not for monetary purposes. Because I love acting and Kate Winslet! She's the best free actors' guide ever! Excuse me as we iron out the kinks and try to fin ...
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Many issues in the community go unresolved, unspoken, or ignored leading to generational trauma and unnecessary collateral damage. This podcast addresses those issues as we listen and learn from our diverse group of guests. We will listen and learn while finding solutions internally as a community. As always thank you for the time, energy and support. Website: www.OmariAA.com
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The Specification is a podcast for architects, designers, or anyone interested to learn more about building materials, how they’re made, and what you need to consider when designing with them. Each week Joe and Laurence welcome a different product supplier onto the couch to delve deeper into their products and get the detail that is all too often missed. Find out more about Search Alex, the company behind the podcast at www.searchalex.com
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Short and Specific is dedicated to the amazing and hard-working educators of the Northampton Public Schools. Each episode focuses on one interview with a faculty or staff member. We ask three questions: -What's your name and what do you teach? -What is one unit you are currently working on? -What is one victory for student learning you have had recently?
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What if it was easy to create a $1M digital business you could be proud of? The path lies in creating people magic. Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs, brands, and creators grow incredible businesses that put people first and generate millions in profit. Now she’s bringing the secrets of the most successful communities directly to you. In this series, Gina will show you how to build a community so valuable you can charge for it and so wel ...
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Specific Impulse

Jason Carvalho & Jeff Thornburg

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Welcome to 'Specific Impulse,' the ultimate podcast for space technology enthusiasts and professionals. Join spacetech investor Jason Carvalho and legendary space engineer Jeff Thornburg as they dive deep into the latest advancements in rocket engines, propulsion systems, and the future of space exploration. Whether you're an aspiring aerospace professional or a passionate space enthusiast, tune in for expert insights and inspiring conversations that propel you towards the stars.
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Be More Specific

Teagan Mulford and Bekah Page

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Can you...be more specific? An entomologist and a film student walk into a podcast, and come out with a question answered. Teagan (the entomologist) and Bekah (the film student) are asking the important (and unimportant) questions. Why do we laugh? What's a meme? Why can't we get rid of all mosquitoes? And whatever else tickles their fancy. New episodes every month!
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Kristian Manietta and Charlotte Paul cover all things training for endurance. More than just about racing. We show you that THE EVENT IS LIFE and that by having a long term development focus on health and being strong and fit allows you to seize opportunities that come on by. Fall in love with the process of getting the most from life and happiness is a pretty good by-product.
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Dancers' own podcast! You have found the right place - the podcast where we get exclusive conversations with dance artists from all over the world in different styles: Kizomba, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Bachata, Azonto, House, Bonebreaking, Litefeet, Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, Locking, Popping - just to mention a few! Listen to their incredible journey from the humans behind the artist, learn from their experiences and challenges, and much more. Your host, T-zer & new co-host Sebastian Carlos Kruse de ...
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Kim and Carol discuss FSM and take questions from current FSM practitioners. Frustrated with the limited options for treating pain and other complex medical issues? Add Frequency Specific Microcurrent to your medical toolbelt and let FSM help you reduce inflammation in any tissue, anytime... ...easily treat nerve pain. … and dissolve internal scarring and adhesions that cause mobility issues. Each Wednesday join Dr. Carolyn McMakin and Kim Pittis as they discuss what is going on in the world ...
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2TM’s country music podcast “Our Country” has been designed as an instructive and educational podcast for anyone associated with the industry, providing advice and real life experiences from some of our greatest artists, managers, promoters, venue operators, touring and session musicians, among others. It will be informative and entertaining, and a must listen for anyone looking to learn and grow in country music. The podcast will be hosted by 2TM presenter and singer/songwriter Sally-Anne W ...
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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EMCrit FOAM Feed

Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Help me fill in the blanks of the practice of ED Critical Care. In this podcast, we discuss all things related to the crashing, critically ill patient in the Emergency Department. Find the show notes at emcrit.org.
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#HFConversations

Highlands Fellowship

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Conversations is a weekly podcast from Highlands Fellowship ( https://hf.church ). This is a place for honest and transparent conversation about theology, church culture, leadership, technology, and other topics. Want to join in on the conversation? Tweet / Insta / FB with the hashtag #HFConversations and let us know what you want to hear our team discuss. If you have a specif question or would like more information, send an email to [email protected]
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DiabetesBio

American Diabetes Association

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DiabetesBio co-hosts Darleen Sandoval (University of Colorado), Kirk Habegger (University of Alabama-Birmingham), and Kevin Williams (UT Southwestern) interview authors of editor-selected biomedical research articles published in the journal Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association's flagship research publication.
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PREVIEW HEADLINE: European Relief Over Gaza Ceasefire and Germany's Reaction to the "Doha Shake" GUEST NAME: Judy Dempsey 50-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Judy Dempsey about the positive European and specific German reactions to the Gaza ceasefire and "Doha shake." European governments feel relief, hoping for an end to demonstrations and…
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What Would Kate Do? Direct a film! Goodbye June or Goodbye, June ? Bringing people together. Excited to be back for another episode of What Would Kate Do. We have a most amazing guest and interviewer: Anne from Germany. Anne & I met because of our interest in the Liverpool Football Club, but as we talked more, we discovered another even greater mut…
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 10-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 to fall into an 0-2 hole in the ALCS. They break down the meat of the order's struggles, Jorge Polanco's go-ahead home run and John Schneider's pitcher decisions before discussing what the Jays need to do to turn it around in Game 3 in Seattle. Then,…
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PREVIEW HEADLINE: Concerns Mount Over Release of Long-Held Palestinian Prisoners in Gaza Deal GUEST NAME: Colonel Jeff McCausland 50-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Colonel Jeff McCausland about the release of 250 long-held Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire. Many are regarded as "very bad news," dating back to the Second …
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PREVIEW HEADLINE: China Implements Rare Earth Export Controls Amid Trade Deal Negotiations GUEST NAME: Elizabeth Peek 50-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Elizabeth Peek about Beijing's decision to implement export controls, potentially blocking rare earth materials essential for US and European electronics. China leverages its 70% global sh…
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PREVIEW HEADLINE: The Tories' Deep Troubles: Mismanagement and the Liz Truss Legacy GUEST NAME: Joseph Sternberg 50-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor discusses the deep troubles of the Tories with Joseph Sternberg, noting their slip to third place behind Labour and Reform UK. The party struggles to overcome 14 years of mismanagement. They face a "real p…
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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE DISARMING OF HAMAS... 10-13-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Escalating Border Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan GUEST NAMES: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani SUMMARY: A major border conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in significant casual…
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HEADLINE: Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado and the Future of Venezuela GUEST NAMES: Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa SUMMARY: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her courage against the dictatorship, inspiring Latin America. She believes liberation requires US military support …
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HEADLINE: The Houthis: Status of Attacks and Ideology GUEST NAMES: Bridget Toomey, Bill Roggio SUMMARY: Houthi attacks on Israel and the Red Sea have recently quieted down, with their leader instructing a temporary cessation following the Gaza ceasefire. The group, whose motto includes "Death to America, Death to Israel," maintains an ideological c…
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HEADLINE: Critical Analysis of the Gaza Hostage Exchange and Path to Peace GUEST NAME: John Bolton SUMMARY: The Gaza hostage exchange deal is criticized for lacking a path to the necessary Hamas disarmament, raising doubts about the plan's next stages. The release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, many hardened by prison, significantly boosts radical…
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HEADLINE: Analysis of Political Speech and "Dark Passions" in American Politics GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz discusses William Galston's book on "dark passions" (anger, fear, domination), asserting that President Biden's rhetoric characterizing MAGA Republicans as a threat exemplifies this concept. Galston views Donald Trump…
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HEADLINE: Analysis of Political Speech and "Dark Passions" in American Politics GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz discusses William Galston's book on "dark passions" (anger, fear, domination), asserting that President Biden's rhetoric characterizing MAGA Republicans as a threat exemplifies this concept. Galston views Donald Trump…
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HEADLINE: China's Aggressive Ramming Policy in the South China Sea GUEST NAMES: Captain James Fanell, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: The purposeful ramming of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel by a massive Chinese Coast Guard cutter is part of a consistent CCP strategy to claim total control over the South China Sea. Experts warn that this aggressive …
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HEADLINE: China's Aggressive Ramming Policy in the South China Sea GUEST NAMES: Captain James Fanell, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: The purposeful ramming of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel by a massive Chinese Coast Guard cutter is part of a consistent CCP strategy to claim total control over the South China Sea. Experts warn that this aggressive …
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HEADLINE: China's Desperate Rare Earth Export Curbs and Economic Collapse GUEST NAMES: Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: China's sweeping curbs on rare earth exports are described as a desperate "hail mary" heave, risking severe economic damage, particularly given the collapse of its property bubble and external pressures. Experts agree China is…
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HEADLINE: US Response to China's Rare Earth Threat and Stockpiling GUEST NAMES: Victoria Coates, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: China injected the rare earths threat into trade talks, a serious move given they supply 70% of US needs and US stockpiles are low. President Trump responded with 100% tariffs but later sought an off-ramp. Experts stress the urgent…
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HEADLINE: US Intelligence, Tomahawks, and Escalation in the Ukraine War GUEST NAMES: John Hardie, Bill Roggio SUMMARY: The US is considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, potentially facilitating strikes on Russian energy nodes using US intelligence. While Russia warns of escalation, experts believe their response will likely…
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HEADLINE: US Intelligence, Tomahawks, and Escalation in the Ukraine War GUEST NAMES: John Hardie, Bill Roggio SUMMARY: The US is considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, potentially facilitating strikes on Russian energy nodes using US intelligence. While Russia warns of escalation, experts believe their response will likely…
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HEADLINE: Iran's Isolation and Weakening "Axis of Resistance" Post-Gaza Ceasefire GUEST NAMES: Janatyn Sayeh, Bill Roggio SUMMARY: Tehran is in a tough spot concerning the Gaza ceasefire because stability does not work in its favor, contradicting its strategy of regional destabilization. Iran skipped the Cairo peace summit, demonstrating its isolat…
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HEADLINE: Iran's Isolation and Weakening "Axis of Resistance" Post-Gaza Ceasefire GUEST NAMES: Janatyn Sayeh, Bill Roggio SUMMARY: Tehran is in a tough spot concerning the Gaza ceasefire because stability does not work in its favor, contradicting its strategy of regional destabilization. Iran skipped the Cairo peace summit, demonstrating its isolat…
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HEADLINE: Escalating Border Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan GUEST NAMES: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani SUMMARY: A major border conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties and air strikes. The tension is rooted in the Afghan Taliban supporting the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and historical issues ov…
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HEADLINE: Escalating Border Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan GUEST NAMES: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani SUMMARY: A major border conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties and air strikes. The tension is rooted in the Afghan Taliban supporting the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and historical issues ov…
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Jeff Passan, ESPN MLB insider, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of Game 2 of the ALDS. They touch on Anthony Santander's late scratch, what to expect from Trey Yesavage in his second-career playoff start, and feelings in Toronto down 0-1 in the series. Jeff also checks in on the strength of the Mariners' pitching staff, Jorge Polanco's abili…
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PREVIEW: Vladimir Putin Threatens Escalation Over Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine; Response Likely More Bark Than Bite GUEST NAME: John Hardie (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) 100-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor and John Hardie discuss Vladimir Putin's threats of escalation if allies provide Tomahawk missiles and other tools of war to Ukraine. Har…
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PREVIEW: Deadly Clashes Between Pakistan Army and Taliban Along the Unrecognized Durand Line GUEST NAME: Bill Roggio (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, The Long War Journal) 100-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor asks Bill Roggio to describe the challenging terrain where reports indicate hundreds have died in clashes between the Pakistani army and t…
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PREVIEW: The Syrian Quandary: Clashes Threaten Security Gap and ISIS Reemergence GUEST NAME: Ahmad Sharawi (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) 100-WORD SUMMARY: Ahmad Sharawi discusses the fragmented Syrian quandary, which faces threats, chiefly from the Islamic State (ISIS). Recent clashes occurred between the Syrian government and the U.S.-al…
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PREVIEW: Chinese Economy Collapsing Due to Demographic Catastrophe GUEST NAME: Alan Tonelson (RealityChek) 100-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Alan Tonelson about the collapse of the Chinese economy. The underlying cause is demographics, specifically the catastrophic impact of the 20th century's one-child policy. Tonelson highlights that C…
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PREVIEW: Houthis Are Inconsistent and Unreliable, Their Terms for Attacks Shift GUEST NAME: Bridget Toomey (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) 100-WORD SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey discusses the Houthis in Yemen, noting that they are "completely inconsistent and unreliable." While they currently state they will hold off on attacks if there is a ceas…
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners to open the American League Championship Series. They break down John Schneider's decision to pull Kevin Gausman in the sixth inning, Bryce Miller's performance on short rest, and what caused Toronto's bats to fall silent in Game 1. T…
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HEADLINE: China's Coordinated Aggression in the South China Sea: Analyzing the Philippine Vessel Ramming Incident GUEST NAMES: John Batchelor (Host) and Jim Fanell, Retired US Navy Intelligence Officer 1000-WORD SUMMARY: The program featured an in-depth discussion between host John Batchelor and Jim Fanell, a retired United States Navy intelligence…
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Lindsay's Halloween episode is a little bit of a twist, as she's taking Terminator and looking at it through some new lenses, like Time Travel and Frankenstein. Can we break the cycle of bad parenting? Are we too queer to understand time loops and time spirals? And how will we address the Tron Ares Situation? This episode has no guest, but is inspi…
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[CW: This episode contains Gun Violence, Bodily Harm, and Death] A Mysterious Stranger arrives at Stone's Throw, a large, empty city, going through a bust. Join us as we play a one-shot in Final Bid (Law's Out 2) by Vel Mini and Grant. Dr. Milo Monroe was played by Siobhan, who edited this episode. You can find her @spellboundmage.bsky.social "Vici…
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Dave is on vacation, so Sarge called in Maynerd and Cam for this episode where we DEBUNK the flat Earth conspiracy... or more accurately, forgot how the moon works and mispronounce a number of words. However, you can play along with our fun flat earth crime guessing game at the end of the show! Sources: https://www.astronomy.com/astronomy-for-begin…
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HEADLINE: Remembering Resilience and a WWII Hero: The Children's Tree and the Legacy of Edward Shames GUEST NAMES: John Batchelor (Host), Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness, and Malcolm Hoenlein 200-WORD SUMMARY: The program discussed the dedication of the Children's Tree in Battery Park, a powerful symbol of resilience and hope grown from cut…
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Roman Revisionism and the Crisis of the American Republic Gaius and Germanicus discuss the 21st-century revisionism of Rome, which they find entertaining, noting that it presents figures like Domitian as successful and Nero as misunderstood. They counter the revisionist view that the Roman Republic was vital by asserting that Rome was perpetually e…
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Revenge Lawfare, Roman Precedents, and the Threat of Civil Conflict The Friends of History Debating Society discusses "lawfare," described as a simple, high-stakes political conflict where failure to "kill the king" results in logical retaliation. The conversation centers on the American "emperor" (Mr. Trump), who, following attacks during his inte…
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The American Empire, Israeli Ethos, and the Carthaginian Peace Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) discuss the enduring influence of the Roman Empire on the American Empire. Their immediate topic is the situation in Gaza, which Gaius defines as a "Carthaginian peace"—total destruction of the enemy, mirroring Rome's leveling of Ca…
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. The Snowy Egret and Emperor Penguin: Conservation, Fashion, and Climate Crisis AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This final excerpt discusses the slaughter of the Snowy Egret for its feathers during the 19th-century "plumage wars," driven by high fashion. The extreme cruelty galvanized women to form conservation soc…
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7. The Tree Sparrow: Mao's Folly and the Emu Wars AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt details Mao's 1958 "Four Vermin" campaign targeting the Tree Sparrow. Maoordered the sparrows killed, believing they consumed grain; however, because sparrows feed their young on insects, their eradication led to an insect…
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6. The Cormorant and the Guano Trade: Wealth, Exploitation, and Intensive Farming AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This section covers Cormorant guano, a highly prized fertilizer known to the Incas. In the 19th century, shipping guano from arid Peruvian islands made British businessman William Gibbs the wealthiest co…
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5. The Raven: Mythology, Intelligence, and Return AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt examines the large, highly intelligent Raven (a crow on steroids). Its deep mythology stretches from the earliest civilizations, including Norse legend, where Odin's ravens (Huginn and Muninn) flew around the world as his …
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4. The Dodo: Icon of Extinction and Conservation Inspiration AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This section focuses on the Dodo, which became the icon of extinction. It went extinct on Mauritius within about 80 years after European sailors arrived (c. 1597), introducing ground predators (dogs, rats, cats, monkeys) tha…
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3. Darwin's Finches, Evolution, and Avian Intelligence AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt addresses the myth that Darwin immediately understood evolution from the Galapagos Finches; he actually focused on pigeons in The Origin of Species. The finches were only named in his honor about 100 years after his b…
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2. The Pigeon: The Great Communicator and War Hero AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt focuses on the Pigeon, describing it as the "great communicator" due to its extraordinary ability to always go home, a skill enhanced through breeding. Pigeons proved crucial in wartime for fast, secure communication; dur…
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1. The Wild Turkey and the Bald Eagle: Symbolism and History AUTHOR: Stephen Moss BOOK TITLE: 10 Birds That Changed the World This excerpt introduces the book and discusses the Wild Turkey, noting its reestablishment in New England and its domestication in prehistory, originating from southern Mexico. It explores the non-logical naming of the turke…
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4. Heroism Without Orders and the Last Stand AUTHOR NAME: Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Retired) BOOK TITLE: To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision This segment emphasizes extreme courage. Cook Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller, an African-American man in the segregated Navy, displayed pure heroism at Pearl Harbor…
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3. Detaching Emotion and Adapting Plans Mid-Action AUTHOR NAME: Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Retired) BOOK TITLE: To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision Key lessons include not getting emotionally involved, quoting The Godfather: "Never make the mistake of hating your enemies. It clouds your judgment." Bill Hals…
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2. Evaluating Resources and Focusing on Personnel AUTHOR NAME: Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Retired) BOOK TITLE: To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision The discussion focuses on evaluating resources and considering people. David Farragut, known for "damn the torpedoes full speed ahead," was careful, effectively …
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1. Gathering Intelligence and Weighing Consequences AUTHOR NAME: Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Retired) BOOK TITLE: To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision This segment covers leadership lessons: gathering intelligence and weighing consequences. George Dewey exemplifies successful intelligence gathering at Manila …
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