Best Twist Happy Hour Podcasts (2025)

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Fiscal Responsibility, Government Spending & Real Investment | Twist Happy Hour Ep.15 24:07

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This week on Twist Happy Hour… we dig into fiscal responsibility and how today’s government spending stacks up against the old-school promise of accountability. Keryn and Kate call for investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation—the stuff that benefits everyone—while challenging the misconceptions around progressive ideologies and the c…

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The Man Who Killed Halloween: The Case Of Ronald Clark O’Bryan 52:39

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We’ve got a little surprise for you this spooky season… Tom, Ben & Dan are back with a Halloween special that will send shivers down your spine. It’s Halloween night, 1974, in Pasadena, Texas. Eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan is out trick-or-treating with his little sister, Elizabeth, and a friend from down the street... all under the watchful eye of…

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Across the Pond & Under the Mistletoe: A Very British Halloween & Christmas with Craig the Christmas Guy 49:25

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Grab your cocoa (or should we say cuppa?), because the Christmas Cousins are going international! This week, Cousin Chad welcomes back our favorite English cousin, Craig the Christmas Guy 365, for a festive cultural exchange that’s part Downton Abbey, part Home Alone 2: Lost in Translation. First up: Halloween in the UK. Why do some Brits think it’…

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview 1:02:02

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview Welcome to this month’s after-show interview with Brian Singleton and Jim Brandon. You heard their hilarious pilot Humans of the Americas last week on Dead Pilots Society. You may know Brian and Jim from their work on Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), Arrested Development (Netflix), or th…

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Red Haunted: Spooky Stories with Red Handed & ICMAP 1:12:26

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This week on I Could Murder A Podcast, Tom and Ben join forces with the brilliant Suruthi and Hannah from RedHanded for a very special crossover episode! It’s a true crime team-up for the ages… a stack of spine-chilling stories perfect for spooky season. Expect eerie tales, dark laughs, and plenty of chaos as the ICMAP boys and RedHanded girls dive…

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When the Roles Reverse: Caring for Aging Parents (Guilt, Resources, Surviving the Stress) 40:48

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What happens when the people who raised you suddenly need you to raise them? This week, we dive deep into one of life’s toughest and most emotional transitions — becoming the caregiver for your parents. From guilt and resentment to finding laughter and grace, we get real about what it means to care for an aging parent while trying to hold your own …

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Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper: A Hallmark Happy Hour with Deck The Hallmark’s Brian! 1:12:14

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It’s a very special week on The Christmas Cousins Podcast, as we continue our crossover with our friends from The Christmas-Aficionado for the Hallmark Happy Hour! Cousin Chad is joined by the always-jolly Joe the Christmas Aficionado, the festive legend Cousin Lee, and a super special guest — Brian from Deck the Hallmark! Together, they’ll unwrap …

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Democrats, Where You At? Do We Still Have a Two-Party System in the USA? | Twist Happy Hour Ep.14 21:46

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re shaking up a Campfire Mule and wading straight into the mess of American politics. From “Where are the Democrats?” to “Do we still have a functional two-party system?”, Keryn and Kate trade receipts, jokes, and real frustration about leadership, legislation, and the whiplash of today’s headlines. It’s equal part…

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Tinsel All Year: The Mystery of the 365-Day Christmas Store 38:00

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Ever wonder how those magical Christmas stores that stay open all year actually survive — or who’s shopping there in July? In this episode, the Christmas Cousins take a deep dive into the fascinating, slightly bonkers world of year-round Christmas shops...and maybe an epic Cousin Seth story! From the iconic Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Franken…

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton 1:01:55

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton This month’s dead pilot is Humans of the Americas by Jim Brandon and Brian Singleton, whose credits include Animal Control (FOX), Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), and Arrested Development (Netflix). Here’s the logline: A single camera comedy set in a small town ne…

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How Much Does Video Production Actually Cost? 39:56

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Ever asked a video production company for pricing only to get a frustratingly vague answer? You're not alone. In this candid exploration of video production costs, we pull back the curtain on why "how much does video cost?" might be the wrong question altogether. We break down real numbers for the Midwest market, from bare-minimum $5,000 projects t…

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The WEIRDEST Torture Methods in History │ With Happy Hour Podcast 20:52

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Tom and Ben team up with JaackMaate and Stevie on the Happy Hour podcast to discuss the WEIRDEST torture methods in history (Part 2!)... For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free! Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter Written by Ben Carter Produced by Dan J Lambert Edited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on A…

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Main Character Energy: How to Show Up, Stand Out, and Shine in Business, Life & Real Estate 31:45

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This week on Sugar, Spice & Spirits, Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams go full throttle into the power of Main Character Energy how to own your story, walk into every room with confidence, and stop waiting for permission to live your big life. Recorded live on The Strand in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by Simply Twisted Boutique, th…

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Hallmark Happy Hour: A Royal Montana Christmas (Collab Special!) 1:37:12

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The Christmas Cousins are back — and this time, it’s a full-on crossover event! Welcome to Hallmark Happy Hour, another collaboration with Joe the Christmas Aficionado, streaming live on his YouTube channel and later available right here on the podcast. We’re kicking off Hallmark’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas season in royal style with "A Royal Mon…

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Penalty Kick? 44:06

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Send us a text This week on the show we discuss one of the most amazing sting operations ever written for television! We also learn a lot about the consequences of anti-depressants and Peter tries out drag make-up. Greg Drank: Orange Gatorade Check us out on Discord: https://discord.gg/5JVVYpPPcpBy Morgan & Greg

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The Clydach Murders | The Case Of David “Dai” Morris 1:34:25

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Four lives lost, one small Welsh village changed forever. In 1999, the quiet community of Clydach was rocked by a brutal and deeply personal crime... a case that would divide opinion for decades. Police quickly focused their investigation on local man David “Dai” Morris, who would go on to be tried, convicted, and imprisoned for the murders. But fr…

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Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Kickoff & More: Trees, Tinsel & Tangents!! 48:11

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The Christmas Cousins are officially kicking off the Countdown to Christmas season — and yes, it’s only October, but you know how we roll. In this festive catch-up episode, we dive into Hallmark Channel’s opening weekend lineup, swap early-season impressions, and see just how ready Cousin Seth really is to sleigh his way into the holidays. We also …

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Hot-Tub Truths: Owning Uncomfortable Situations (w/ 1800 Coconut) 31:18

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Uncomfortable situations make the best stories—and the best growth spurts. Today we went FULL send: hot tub, bathing suits, and 1800 Coconut tequila. We talk about: Being the only woman in the room (and owning it) Failing publicly, learning loudly, and trying again Running for school board on principle, finding your voice, and handling heat Confere…

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Hallmark’s "Haul Out the Halloween": Pumpkins and Plot Twists with Kerry Frances 59:30

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The Christmas Cousins are back — but this time, we’re swapping snowflakes for cobwebs! Returning guest Kerry Frances (actress, writer, director, singer and future Hollywood legend — you’ve seen her in Knives Out and more) joins us to dive into Hallmark’s biggest Halloween event yet, Haul Out the Halloween. We break down everything from the casting …

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Launch Before You’re Ready: Podcast Movement Micro-Episode (Dallas) 10:49

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Live from Podcast Movement 2025 at the Gaylord (Dallas, TX), the ladies keep it micro but mighty: launching before you’re “ready,” fixing glitches in public, and stacking wins by showing up. Sips: Buchanan’s Pineapple (whiskey + citrus vibes). If you’re waiting for perfect… you’ll never start. Ship it, learn, iterate. In this episode: • Why “ready”…

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The San Ysidro McDonald’s Massacre: The Case Of James Oliver Huberty 1:32:40

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On a summer afternoon in 1984, the quiet community of San Ysidro, California, was shattered by one of the deadliest attacks in U.S. history. James Oliver Huberty entered a local McDonald’s and carried out a horrifying assault that would claim 21 lives and injure many more. This tragedy left an indelible scar on America, sparking national conversati…

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Brian from "Deck The Hallmark” joins us for our "My Favorite Christmas Ever" Series! 58:17

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The Favorite Christmas Ever series rolls on — and this time, we’re joined by none other than Brian Herald, one of the beloved cohosts of Deck the Hallmark! We get cozy and nostalgic as Brian takes us back to his most magical Christmas memories, the traditions that made him fall in love with the season, and the cozy chaos that makes the holidays so …

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Luck vs. Grit: Irish Coffee, Cabana Chairs & Career Reality Checks 34:54

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Live from Killarney (Irish coffee included), Mindy, Natalie, and Kelly get real about luck vs. grit, layoffs, reinvention, private money, and building multiple income streams - without the victim mindset. Books: Grit (Angela Duckworth), Who Moved My Cheese? Chapters in show notes. New here? Hit Follow and drop a 5-star review if this helped you re-…

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The Origins of Everything You Love About Christmas – w/Brian Earl, Author & Host of "Christmas Past" Podcast 40:32

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Welcome back Christmas Cousins! In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Brian Earl, the legendary host of Christmas Past and author "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago". We unwrap Brian’s own Christmas origin story — how he fell in love with the season, why he finds it endlessly fascinating, and how he turned his passion into one of the most …

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Make Annie a Cop 33:20

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The Boneyard Monsters: Leonard Lake and Charles Ng 1:35:42

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In the mid-1980s, Northern California became the hunting ground of two men whose crimes would horrify the nation. Leonard Lake and Charles Ng formed a deadly partnership that led to one of the most disturbing series of murders in U.S. history. The pair lured victims to a remote property in Calaveras County, where their carefully hidden compound rev…

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Seth’s Pumpkin Odyssey: The Fall Bucket List Challenge-Seth vs Pumpkin Oats, The Final Battle! 2:05:22

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Move over, Homer. Cousin Seth embarks on his very own epic journey: the long-feared, long-awaited Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats Challenge. Like Ulysses facing sirens and cyclops, Seth battles spoonfuls of Trader Joe’s pumpkin oats — not one, not two, but three consecutive servings.!!! Will he conquer his culinary nemesis and return victorious to his…

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How Real Estate Buys Back Your Life - Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast 28:30

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Welcome back to the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast! In this episode, hosts Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams explore the world of real estate investing — from buying your first rental property to scaling into multifamily, flipping, and passive investing. If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the 9–5 grind, create cash flow, and bui…

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S2 E42 | Shawn Miller with Van Dyke Mortgage 57:35

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Send us a text Special EpisodeBy Sean Febre & Shawn Miller

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Hallmark's "Growing the Big One" (2010): The Review Absolutely No One Asked For! 33:17

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The Cousins (plus the legendary Lee, the King of All Superfans and the inimitable Joe @christmas_aficionado) head back to the Hallmark archives to pluck out a forgotten autumn “classic” — Growing the Big One (2010). Why this movie? No one knows. Did it give us cozy fall vibes or just confuse us like a corn maze after dark? Did they really “grow the…

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The Ruby Ridge Standoff: 11 Days Of Pain 1:31:40

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In August 1992, a remote cabin in the mountains of Idaho became the site of one of the most controversial standoffs in American history. What began as a warrant enforcement operation quickly escalated into a violent confrontation between federal agents and Randy Weaver’s family, resulting in multiple deaths and sparking national outrage. The Ruby R…

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"Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas" with Alonso Duralde! 51:23

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The Christmas Cousins are back with a very special guest: renowned film critic and author Alonso Duralde! He’s here to talk about the newly revised and updated edition of his essential holiday classic Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. We dive into how this book can level up your holiday season (and maybe even convince Cousin Seth to finally s…

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview 1:11:26

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview In this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television’s most iconic series. Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal’s career t…

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Aging Gracefully (Without the Filters): Real Talk on Hormones, Heart Health & Double Standards 37:56

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The ladies of Sugar, Spice & Spirits are back—and this time they’re recording live from Galveston Island. With their Sip of the Day (the Old Fashioned, thanks to Simply Twisted ), they dive into a raw and refreshing conversation about aging gracefully—or sometimes not at all. Highlights include: The double standard of aging (gray hair: sexy for men…

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Captain Crabby (AKA Simon) 30:44

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Send us a text We're back for Season 8! It's all drama on the beach as Simon and the family cope with the fact that he literally killed a man. Plus, pregnancy talk continues and the most random side character makes a second appearance. Greg Drank: A delicious red Gatorade. Check us out on Discord: https://discord.gg/5JVVYpPPcp…

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Trader Joe’s Fall Face-Off Tasting 2025! 1:05:10

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It’s back. It’s bigger than ever. And yes, people around the world (okay, mostly our listeners) wait all year for it: the Trader Joe’s Fall Tasting Extravaganza! 🎃🍁 The Christmas Cousins are grabbing life by the fall once again, joined by Cousin Lee, as they dive headfirst into aisles of pumpkin-spiced madness. Will Seth survive the onslaught of go…

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72 Days Of Survival: The Andes Plane Crash 1:24:47

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In October 1972, a plane carrying a Uruguayan rugby team, along with their friends and family, crashed into the remote Andes mountains. What followed became one of the most remarkable and haunting survival stories in modern history. For 72 days, the survivors faced freezing conditions, avalanches, hunger, and despair. Cut off from the world and wit…

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Christmas Movie Experts Break Down the Hallmark List — Cousins Bring Seth Instead 43:55

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Yes, yes—we know. The Hallmark Channel dropped their brand-new Countdown to Christmas movie list days ago, and the entire internet has already screamed, swooned, or side-eyed their way through it. But here at the Christmas Cousins, we do things differently. Translation: we’re late. But being late has its perks. Because while everyone else has had t…

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal 41:29

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose worl…

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Charlie: Unity, Respect, & Civil Conversations 30:17

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Today on Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we bring you a special episode recorded inside one of Natalie’s flip homes — complete with laughter, raw honesty, and a fall-inspired Spiked Apple Cider cocktail. This week’s conversation is a little heavier. We reflect on: How to have civil conversations in a divided world Why empathy, respect, and compassion matte…

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Bonus: Cousins Seth vs Fall Creamers! 25:33

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By popular demand, it’s finally here—the Cousin Seth Creamer Tasting Special! After the success of our second annual Fall Creamer Taste Test, fans everywhere flooded the inbox with one burning question: “But what does Cousin Seth think?” 🍁☕ Well, we heard you—and now Seth is stepping up (or maybe being dragged) into the creamer ring. In this specia…

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Samuel Little: America’s Most Deadly 1:26:26

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For decades, women across the United States were disappearing, their cases often overlooked, misclassified, or forgotten. Behind it all was one man: Samuel Little. Little’s crimes spanned more than 30 years, making him America’s most prolific confirmed serial killer. He claimed responsibility for over 90 murders, and the FBI later verified at least…

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Weekend Kickoff! The Great Pumpkin Pour-Off: 3rd Annual Pumpkin Beer Tasting 1:57:01

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Welcome back, Cousins to the audio version of a live crossover special that aired on t Christmas Aficionado's YouTube channel! Is it even fall if the Annual Pumpkin Beer Tasting hasn’t happened yet? We think not. That’s why the world’s most anticipated autumn tradition is finally here—the Third Annual Fall Beer Tasting Spectacular! 🍂🍺 Everyone mark…

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Talking Philly, DelCo & Dialects Over Drinks | Twist Happy Hour Ep.13 15:15

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re mixing up cocktails and culture with a colorful science experiment and a deep dive into language quirks. From the magic of a butterfly pea gin drink that changes color with citrus 🌺🍸 to the ever-entertaining nuances of Philadelphia accents and slang, it’s a happy hour filled with laughter, stories, and regional …

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Rolling the Dice in Vegas: Action vs Readiness 22:27

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Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Spirits with Mindy Price, Natalie Pilkinton, and Kelly Williams - where cocktails meet conversations about business, real estate, and life. Today Mindy checks in live from Las Vegas (NAA Apartmentalize) while Natalie and Kelly beam in from Texas. We’re talking when to roll the dice on yourself, how to balance bold act…

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Autumn Ambitions: The Cousins’ Fall Bucket List Challenge! 24:52

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The Christmas Cousins are back and ready to trade in their sunscreen for sweaters—it’s officially time to plan our Fall Bucket List Challenge! 🎃🍁 In this episode, Cousin Chad (your seasoned holiday guide) and Cousin Seth (our brave but still-learning Jolly Junior) lay out the fall activities they’re tackling this season but Cousin Chad has a very s…

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Good Riddance Season 7, Bring on Season 8's Crazy Plot Twist 32:49

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Send us a text Season 7 finally ends with Tara Lipinski outted as a prostitute and Lucy probably pregnant. The family plans to celebrate Ruthie's first period with a dinner at the pool hall. That's pretty much all that happened, see you next season. Greg Drank: Coors Banquet Check us out on Discord: https://discord.gg/5JVVYpPPcp…

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BONUS: Autumn in a cup-2nd Annual Fall Creamer Showdown 38:39

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The Christmas Cousins are back for their Second Annual Fall Creamer Taste Test! Because if there’s one thing we love more than spreading year-round holiday cheer, it’s bravely taking on the “hard work” of sipping sugary seasonal creamers for the greater good. (You’re welcome.) This year’s lineup? Brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and all the other liquid…

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3096 Days Of Hell: The Kidnapping And Confinement Of Natascha Kampusch 1:30:20

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In March 1998, 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch was abducted on her way to school in Vienna, Austria. She would not be seen in public again for more than eight years. Held captive in a hidden basement by Wolfgang Přiklopil, Natascha endured unimaginable isolation and abuse. During her 3,096 days in captivity, she was cut off from the outside world, su…

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Racist AI, Ethics & the Future of Tech | Twist Happy Hour Ep.12 14:32

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, Karen and Kate kick things off with hibiscus tea, Amalfi Spritzes, and a little homestead gardening chat before diving into one of the hottest tech controversies right now: racist AI. From Elon Musk’s AI experiment “Grok” spiraling into anti-Semitic responses, to the growing role of government in shaping artificial in…