Best Dr Nathan Cook Podcasts (2025)

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S8E405 - The Fall 'The Frenz Experiment' with Richard Farnell 1:04:09

15h ago1:04:09

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For some who had been following The Fall since 'Live At The Witch Trials' and 'Dragnet', 1988's 'The Frenz Experiment' with its more polished and slightly commercial sound might have seemed to be a bit of a sellout. Not so for this week's guest, Manchester record shop co-owner and bass player (The Suncharms) Richard Farnell. Catching them live at a…

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S8E404 - That Song By A LOCAL Band/Artist That Should Have Been Huge Got Me High BONUS Patron-curated Episode 1:27:39

21h ago1:27:39

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Yes, technically EVERY band/artist is local to SOMEWHERE - but we asked our Patrons to send in a song by a band/artist they feel never quite got the recognition they deserved. A band that seemed to have it all, but never rose to the level of national/international prominence where they would be well-known outside their hometown/city/state...etc. Yo…

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Episode 451 - Trouble“R”Us 52:30

3d ago52:30

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This week, the Funny Boys discuss Polygon.com's sale and subsequent round of layoffs, trailers for Murderbot, Wednesday Season 2, and Predator: Badlands, news about the Weezer movie, the Narnai prequel movie, and the Toys"R"Us movie, as well as a spoiler-free review of Thunderbolts*, Van-Pires, Gilligan's Planet, Nonstanderd McDonalds, Blue Price a…

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S8E403 - De La Soul '3 Feet High And Rising' with Corey duBrowa 1:27:02

5d ago1:27:02

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This week, returning guest Corey duBrowa (An Ideal For Living- A Celebration of the EP) brings us De La Soul and their groundbreaking 1989 debut '3 Feet High and Rising'. Dizzyingly creative, relentlessly positive and hugely influential, these three teens from Long Island - along with producer Prince Paul - created a world as richly imagined as any…

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Dr Emily Denniss | Nutrition misinformation online 46:50

10d ago46:50

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High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. This show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa whilewe do to. Dr Emily Denniss is a lecturer and researcher in public health nutrition at Deakin University. Emily in interested in nutrition communication online and how this is impact…

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Claire Cameron on what she's learned from studying monsters 41:25

11d ago41:25

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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with Claire Cameron, author of the novels The Bear and The Last Neanderthal. Her new book is How to Survive a Bear Attack. It’s a memoir of family, of illness, of love, and the author’s ongoing fascination with a 1991 bear attack that happened in a wilderness she knows so well. Claire Cameron on what she's learned from stu…

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S8E402 - Super Furry Animals 'Rings Around The World' with Adam Wiener 1:11:36

15d ago1:11:36

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Cardiff, Wales 'Cool Cymru' heroes Super Furry Animals ticked all the boxes and then some with their super-ambitious fifth studio album, 2002's 'Rings Around The World'. From Beach Boys-esque psychedelic pop to 1970s soul to electric gamer prog (OK, we made that last one up), it's a thrilling listen and this week's guest, media and tech consultant …

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The Bible Says So with Dan McClellan 1:35:01

16d ago1:35:01

1:35:01

By Michelle Franklin

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Episode 450 - Sam Rants About Power Rangers for 30 Minutes 57:40

17d ago57:40

57:40

I mean, the name says it all. Not enough? How about Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Moon Knight, Mario Kart World Direct, Switch 2 preorder update, Fantastic Four: First Flight final trailer before release, and VTuber Gargura graduating! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other…

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S8E401 - Pink Floyd 'Animals' with James Cook 1:08:40

22d ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Pink Floyd's 'Animals', a lyrically dark, musically dense concept album loosely based on George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', is as eerily precient today as it was when first released in 1977. Rob and this week's guest, Portland, Oregon songwriter andmulti-instrumentalist James Cook (Trashcan Joe, Captain's Audio Project), take a deep dive into this swee…

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The Origins of Easter Traditions 49:42

23d ago49:42

49:42

By Michelle Franklin

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Nita Prose on saying goodbye to Molly Gray 27:29

25d ago27:29

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Host Michael Tamblyn spoke with mystery novelist Nita Prose, author of the international bestseller The Maid. It’s the story of Molly Gray, a 20-something hotel maid whose job perfectly suits her need for order and predictable routine. As tends to happen in mystery novels set in hotels, Molly discovers a dead guest and finds herself a suspect in th…

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S8E400 - The Flaming Lips 'The Soft Bulletin' with Jonathan Hischke 1:25:55

29d ago1:25:55

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For our 400th episode (!!!) we're joined by musician Jonathan Hischke (Hella, Dot Hacker, E V Kain), who brought us a record that got under his skin when he first heard it in 1999 - Rob's too! - and continues to astound: The Flaming Lips' beautifully trippy kinda-masterpiece 'The Soft Bulletin'. "Will the fight for our sanity Be the fight of our li…

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Episode 449 - The Big Switch 2 Episode (or A Tale of Two Tillys) 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

This week, our intrepid hosts talk about the Switch 2. I mean, what else is there? How about the trailers for M3GAN 2 and The Naked Gun, Val Kilmer, Invincible, Harley Quinn, Citizen Sleeper, Get Smart, bad movies, vtubers, and Pokemon Infinite Fusion? Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you c…

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S8E399 - Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection with Nick County 1:10:08

1M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Are novelty records cool? Probably not, but this week's guest, musician/songwriter Nick County, makes the case that the best ones are artistically valid, culturally relevant and - most importantly - a hoot! We embraced the weird and dove head-first into Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary Collection. Caution: freaks ahead... Songs discussed in this epis…

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Booktalking - The book Meta can't face, billionaire brainworms, fact-checking and fair use 46:47

1M ago46:47

46:47

In our latest installment in this series, hosts Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj caught up on a book whose author they're not going to get to interview. Topics covered in this episode: Meta's problem with an ex-employee's tell-all memoir The cognitive perils of being a billionaire The publishing perils of nonfiction Moving fast and breaking thing…

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Episode 448 - Dr. Spaniel Hovovorwitz's Chili Cook-Off 1:00:03

1M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

This week, the Funny Boys review the tapes and go over the latest Nintendo Direct, including Metriod Prime 4: Beyond, Tomodatchi Life: Living the Dream, Shadow Labrynth (aka Spooky Pac-Man), and the virtual game card system, as well as the MCU Avenger: Doomsday cast list teaser. Plus - reviews of Indiana Comic Convention 2025, Star Trek: Lower Deck…

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Dr Stephen Townsend | Sports historian & concussion 56:46

1M ago56:46

56:46

High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. This show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa whilewe do to. Dr Stephen Townsend is a lecturer in sport sociocultural studies with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences. His PhD investigated MuhammadAli and how he was …

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S8E398 - The Radio Dept. 'Pet Grief' with Nathan Levine 53:39

1M ago53:39

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This week's guest, Nathan Levine (Instagram @Boysgiant), brings us Swedish dream-pop band The Radio Dept. and their 2006 release 'Pet Grief'. Lush, evocative melodies? Check. Understated, melancholic delivery? Check. It's a vibe... Songs discussed in this episode: It's Personal, Pulling Our Weight, Annie Laurie, Where Damage Isn't Already Done - Th…

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Alternate History with Harry Turtledove 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

By Michelle Franklin

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S8E397 - Late Of The Pier 'Fantasy Black Channel' with Josh Mackenzie 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Released in 2008 and quickly lumped in with the soon-to-be-maligned British nu-rave emergence, Late Of The Pier's one-and-only release 'Fantasy Black Channel' now stands out as a bit of an undersung cult classic. This week's guest Josh Mackenzie (The Joshua Hotel) joins us to unpack this infectiously propulsive slab of sonic chaos. Songs discussed …

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BONUS Nerd Auction for Skate Ohio! 16:28

2M ago16:28

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IT'S A BONUS! Last week, BJ from Skate Ohio offered up some vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures to the three of us, all in the name of charity! Check it out! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic page to check them o…

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Episode 447 - Great Value Solid Snake (feat. VaunDoom!) 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

This week, we're joined by VaunDoom as we discuss his new EP Eclipse Tapes II and comic Dragon of God, live-action Lilo and Stitch, Death Stranding 2, fighting games, Toxic Avenger, Spinal Tap 2, and the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remasters. All this, plus Check 'Ems of Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel Rivals, Night Trap and FMV games, the Mister T car…

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S8E396 - 'That Song That References A Form Of Transportation Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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For our latest Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in songs referencing a form of transportation. All aboard!! *If you'd like to start participating in these episodes, head over to www.Patreon.com/TRGMH and become a Patron Songs discussed in this episode: Waitress In The Sky (Alternate Version, Tim Expanded Edition) - The Replaceme…

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Japan and Language with Dr Wes Robertson 1:39:16

2M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

By Michelle Franklin

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Nate DiMeo on shaking up the past in The Memory Palace 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with podcaster Nate DiMeo about his book The Memory Palace, based on the podcast by the same name. In The Memory Palace, history comes in vignettes, as short stories, as jewels carefully mined from a variety of sources. Nathan and Nate talked about history as story, how Nate realized the thing that made him the best guy to…

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Episode 446 - Venom: Save the Last Dance 53:48

2M ago53:48

53:48

This week, your favorite hosts talk about Space Ghost: Coast to Coast's George Lowe passing, My Adventures with Green Lantern, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Donkey Kong '94 coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Venom 2 and 3, Daredevil: Born Again, and the leaked Powerpuff trailer. All this plus food talk and a voicemail from Star-Lord himself, so CHEC…

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S8E395 - The Only Ones 'Special View' with Mick Hans 59:11

2M ago59:11

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This week's returning guest, Chicago native and Patron Mick Hans, brings us Britain's The Only Ones and their 1979 US release 'Special View'. While you might not be familiar with the band, you almost certainly have heard their iconic - often-covered - song 'Another Girl, Another Planet', which AllMusic has described as "Arguably, the greatest rock …

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Episode 445 - NOT Sponsored by Nathan's Hot Dogs 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

This week, the Funny Boys talk about Shrek 5, the newest Pokemon Presents, Avatar (the Last Airbender, not the blue cats), No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Anora, The Florida Project, hockey and live sports, Avowed, Bioshock 1 and 2, AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool st…

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S8E394 - Al Green 'Let's Stay Together' with Nikki O’Neill 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Our guest this week, Chicago singer-songwriter/guitarist Nikki O'Neill, moved around a lot as a child. A LOT. But no matter what life threw at her, Al Green's 1972 landmark soul/R&B release 'Let's Stay Together' always felt like home. "Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad - let's stay together..." Songs discussed in this episode: Let's Stay …

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Episode 444 - Guest-A-Palooza! (w/ Parker & Jordan) 52:54

3M ago52:54

52:54

This week, we're joined by former guest hosts Parker and Jordan as we entertainingly ramble about an upcoming DnD show on Netflix, James Bond being bought by Amazon MGM, Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter, Marvel/Disney looking into bringing Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist back into the MCU, and Marvel producing a Jeff the Land Shark comic min…

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S8E393 - Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program 'Free Again!' with Motelle Codeen 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

You might recognize actress Megan Mullally from her Emmy Award-winning stint on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, or her many other comedic roles. What you MIGHT not know is that she's also an accomplished singer, releasing three albums with her band Supreme Music Program. This week's guest, Patron, visual artist and self-described potential drag discip…

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Ethan Rogers | Caffeine and Esports Performance 51:53

3M ago51:53

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High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. Thissmall show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa while we do to. Ethan Rogers is in the final stages of his PhD write up having a full draft in hand already! A unique perspective as a trained dietitian, he is interested in Esports…

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David A. Robertson and his little monsters go to uncomfortable places 51:06

3M ago51:06

51:06

Host Michael Tamblyn spoke with David A. Robertson, author of many books including the Governor General’s award-winning When We Were Alone, and On the Trapline, both illustrated by Julie Flett. He’s also the author of the ongoing series for young readers, The Misewa Saga. And he’s the author of the 2022 novel for adults, A Theory of Crows, as well …

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S8E392 - Kim Gordon 'The Collective' with Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto (hackedepicciotto) 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Legendary musician and multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon released a banger of a solo album in 2024, the blistering, sonically vicious 'The Collective'. This week we're joined by guests Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and Danielle de Picciotto (Crime & the City Solution, Love Parade) - who together comprise the genre-defying, trailblazin…

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Episode 443 - The Swamp Things Are in Full Bloom 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week, we kick things off with an interview with Chelsie Stoker from the Indiana Comic Con, then delve deep-ish into the new trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps, Rooster Teeth returning from the ashes of Warner Bros. and their other shutdowns (namely MultiVersus), a quick ramble about old toys AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you als…

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S8E391 - Henry Badowski 'Life Is A Grand' with Steve Michener 59:54

3M ago59:54

59:54

What more can be said about returning guest Steve Michener (Big Dipper, Volcano Suns) that hasn't been said already during his SEVEN previous appearances?!? Perhaps not much, but Steve is ALWAYS a great guest, and he returns with a gem of a record that many may not have heard of before - the delightful one-and-done release by British singer/songwri…

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Episode 442 - Wet Meat Transformers 55:26

3M ago55:26

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This week, the Funny Boys discuss the Indiana Comic Con 2025 guest list, Netflix cancels Sandman season 2, the new Devil May Cry anime opening feat/ Limp Bizkit, a baffling Little House on the Prairie reboot, as well as mini-reviews of The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World, Dragon Age, video game rentals from yesteryear AND MORE! He…

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Imbolc, Brigid's Day, Candlemas, and Groundhog Day 44:24

3M ago44:24

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By Michelle Franklin

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S8E390 - Talk Talk 'Spirit Of Eden' with Tom Lawery 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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Is 'Spirit Of Eden', the fourth studio album by British band Talk Talk, a deceptively understated masterpiece or an indulgent musical experiment gone awry? Rob and this week's returning guest Tom Lawery fall decidedly in the former camp. Released in 1988, the record is now often cited as the precursor to later so-called 'post-rock' albums by bands …

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Christina Cooke wrote the 90s story only she could tell 43:32

3M ago43:32

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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with Christina Cooke, author of the novel Broughtupsy. It’s a book about a young woman who returns to Jamaica to reconnect with her sister and to spread the ashes of their little brother amidst the places that make up the history of their family. Christina Cooke wrote the 90s story only she could tell…

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Episode 441 - Double Chalamet 57:02

3M ago57:02

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Wherein Sam and Cody play a rousing game of 'Where in the World is Josh Harrison,' talk about Studio 35's Dude-a-Thon, the indie film Drive-Away Dolls, the tackle new topics like the Oscar nominations, Robert Eggers' upcoming Wolfman and Labyrinth films, Legendary's Toxic Avenger remake is (finally!) getting a theatrical release, the Xbox Partner P…

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S8E389 - Johnny Winter And 'Live' with Kevin Shields (Detention) 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Before discovering punk rock and forming New Jersey hardcore band Detention with his brothers Daniel and Paul, bassist Kevin Shields was a rock and roll kid. He bought the Johnny Winter And 'Live' album because he thought the cover looked cool, and no matter where his musical path took him this blistering live set recorded live at The Fillmore East…

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What is Pseudoarchaeology? 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

By Michelle Franklin

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Episode 440 - A Damn Fine Cup of Switch 2 53:06

4M ago53:06

53:06

This week on Nerd Overload, we take a trip to the Red Room as we talk about the passing of David Lynch, the Switch 2 teaser, the TikTok ban, Daredevil: Born Again from Marvel/Disney, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal, Super Mario Party Jamboree AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can g…

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Brooke Devlin | Intermittent fasting 32:52

4M ago32:52

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High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. This small show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa while we do to. Brooke’s interest is in sports nutrition and separately type2 diabetes. We discuss her career history from masters of dietetics at Griffith through to PhD at La Tro…

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S8E388 - Webb Chapel 'World Cup' with Maura Pond (Luna Honey) 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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Recorded and mixed over six days, Philadelphia band Webb Chapel's latest release - 'World Cup' - represents the band’s transition from primary songwriter Zack Claxton's solo project to a more collaborative effort. The resulting amalgamation of thrilling sonic deconstructionism and top-notch indie songwriting caught the ear of this week's guest, sin…

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Being a Medievalist with Danièle Cybulskie 1:15:45

4M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

By Michelle Franklin

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Episode 439 - One Pegleg Print in the Sand 51:13

4M ago51:13

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This week, your favorite nerdy, less buff versions of the NWO wrassle topics like Hulk Hogan getting booed offstage on the first Netflix episode of RAW, content creators vs Honey, Mighty No. 9 Nintendo 3DS preorder has finally been canceled, Genki did not leak the Switch 2, and Sony says "Madam Web was good actually, it's the children who are wrong…

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Clare Collins | Career to now 56:04

4M ago56:04

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High Degree Researchers Drinking coffee. This small show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa while we do to. Laureate Professor Clare Collins is a famous Australian dietitian who is known by many from her appearances in the media, such as on Triple J with Dr Karl, however …

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