Best Frederick Anim Podcasts (2026)

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Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen 41:04

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Songs have a way of making us see and feel things unlike other forms of writing, which is why so many of us treasure the words of lyricists. And when it comes to early Christianity, no songs were more treasured and influential than those of Romanos. This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Arentzen about the life and works of Romanos the Melodist, why…

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"The Third Shadow" by H. R. Wakefield 44:29

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Asked whether he’s ever experienced the sensation of “the other man on the rope”, seasoned mountaineer Sir Andrew Poursuivant regales his companion Bill with a story of a harrowing ascent up the Dent du Géant…a climb that has haunted him ever since.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE THIR…

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Quick On The Draw With Adrian Barrios 1:25:00

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In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Adrian Barrios. Adrian Worked at 4Kids from 2002-2009 as a Storyboard Artist and Character Designer on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Chaotic. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/captainluckypants/ and check out his IMDB page at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3546211/?ref…

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From Behind the Mic to Beyond the Veil: Lydia's Journey 1:05:52

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In this deeply personal episode of Spiritual Signs & Metaphysical Minds, we turn the spotlight on someone usually behind the scenes—our producer, Lydia. Lydia opens up about her life experiences, her natural intuitive abilities, and a near-death experience that profoundly shifted how she sees the world, herself, and the unseen realms. With honesty …

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2025 Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards 45:07

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The Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards are presented annually to three outstanding scholarly books published in the United States. The 2025 winners are Charles King for his book Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah; Stefanos Geroulanos for his book The Invention of Prehistory: Empire, Violence, and Our Obsession w…

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Medieval Beauty 31:09

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Who’s the fairest of them all? And, more importantly, how did they get that way? This week, a new biography of Marilyn Monroe sends Danièle down the rabbit hole of medieval beauty, how it was achieved, and how it’s still influencing beauty standards today. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how …

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Roz And Shine with Roz Nowicki 1:32:05

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In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Roz Nowicki. Roz Worked at 4Kids from 2001-2012 in Licensing, Marketing, Brand Development and more for shows like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She also founded their 4Sight Licensing division. 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as tol…

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2025: The Medieval Year in Review 37:41

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If there’s one thing we can say about 2025 it’s that it was certainly full of surprises. From political bridge-burning to bridge-building, to the destruction and the restoration of priceless artifacts, there was never a dull moment this year. This week, in keeping with tradition, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, abou…

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"The Room in the Tower" by E. F. Benson 38:48

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A man is haunted from childhood by a recurring, deeply unsettling dream in which he always finds himself visiting the same gloomy house, meeting the same strange family, and being led toward a particular room at the top of the house. As the years pass, the dream evolves in disturbing ways. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper …

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Back To The Drawing Board with Denny Fincke 1:27:58

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In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Denny Fincke. At 4Kids, Denny was a Background Designer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can see lots of his work at https://dennyfin.com/ Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/twittroo/ 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told …

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"The Mezzotint" by M. R. James 32:16

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A university museum curator receives a mezzotint print depicting a country house. At first glance, the image seems ordinary, but on repeated viewings it begins to change in unsettling ways. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE MEZZOTINT” by M. R. James, 1904.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my wo…

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When the Veil Thins: Christmas, Angels & Ancestors 31:02

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Hosts Alexa and Bridget explore why the holiday season, especially Christmas and the winter solstice, thins the veil between worlds, bringing angels, ancestors, and loved ones near. They discuss how both joyful nostalgia and holiday grief open us to spirit, common signs (flickering lights, familiar smells, moving ornaments, orbs), and archangels to…

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Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman 48:03

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He’s a hero. He’s an outlaw. And it turns out he’s also Christmastime favourite. Given his many incarnations, from a foxy cartoon heartthrob, to the gruff and grizzled Hugh Jackman that previewed this week, it’s hard not to fall in love with some version or other of Robin Hood. And as we’ll find out in this episode, even jolly old Saint Nick just h…

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Crazy Like A Fox Box 1:14:53

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Available in video and audio versions! First, watch the videos that we refer to in the interview here https://youtu.be/a4C_QMRQ0OY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9Pl0gmnSM&t=10s Then, check out the interview itself in our podcast playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalzvEK2qsIpLaM8u3OSJaOCL5ETMwiEG&si=NOJr9QNH_-Vi71nZ. In this epi…

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"The Glass of Supreme Moments" by Barry Pain 33:24

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One winter’s evening, a man, dogged by depression, encounters a mysterious figure who challenges his perception of time and fulfillment. But what is the true nature of his visitor? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE GLASS OF SUPREME MOMENTS” by Barry Pain, 1892. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supportin…

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"The Step" by E. F. Benson 39:07

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A wealthy British businessman living in colonial Egypt finds his comfortable life begin to unravel when he is haunted by the mysterious sound of footsteps that seem to follow him through the streets at night.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE STEP” by E.F. Benson, 1931.Supporting my work…

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Episode 117: Char Adams on Black-owned bookstores 36:31

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Char Adams, CUNY Graduate Center alumna and author of Black-owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, talks with journalist, author, playwright and Char's former CUNY colleague, Beth Harpaz. Visit IndoorVoicespodcast.com to find out more.By Indoor Voices

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Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton 50:23

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Love him or hate him, it’s hard to take one step into the medieval world without running into the larger-than-life figure of Richard the Lionheart. Rebel, crusader, prisoner, castle-builder Richard is one of the most colourful and quotable kings of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Heather Blurton about how Richard’s contemporaries sa…

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Yule Glow & Witchy Spa Flow 52:12

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In this episode, we pull back the veil on Yule's true origins — the pagan roots beneath modern Christmas traditions, the symbolism of returning light, and why this season is deeply spiritual. We also open the door to The Witching Spa, sharing how it was born, Lindsey's vision for its evolution, and the kind of transformation it's meant to hold. It'…

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Understanding the History and Political Identity of Latinos with Geraldo Cadava 26:30

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Geraldo Cadava, Professor of History at Northwestern University and author of The Hispanic Republican. Cadava takes us from the childhood experiences that shaped his interest in complex identities—moving between the affluent suburbs of Irvine and the borderlands of Tucson—to his scholarly work on the contr…

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The Medieval Order of Assassins with Steve Tibble 55:43

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In the last twenty years, the shadowy Assassins of the medieval Middle East have seen a serious resurgence in popularity. And yet, like so many medieval people and groups, it’s still hard to tell the legend from the reality - and that’s just the way the Assassins wanted it. This week, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about who the Assassins were, w…

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Episode 116: Rossi and Sibley on narrating motherhood 1:05:01

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Dr. Destry Maria Sibley, a CUNY Graduate Center alumna whose dissertation is entitled, "Narrating Mother, Narrating Twenty-First Century America: On Choice, Refusal, and Relation" talks with Dr. María Julia Rossi, Professor in Modern Languages and Literatures at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of Narrar Las Madres. Visit IndoorV…

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"The Vanishing House" & "On the Northern Ice" - Two Fireside Tales 25:37

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Two wintry fireside tales. In “The Vanishing House” by Bernard Capes, a group of travelling musicians are passing the night in a country inn when their banjo player shares a mysterious story about his grandfather. In “On the Northern Ice” by Elia Wilkinson Peattie, a groomsman follows a beautiful skating apparition on his way to a wedding.This orig…

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"The Dust-Cloud" by E. F. Benson 38:16

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Visiting a friend on the East Anglian coast, a man learns of a supernatural happenings that have followed a tragic motor accident. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE DUST-CLOUD" by E. F. Benson, 1906.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patre…

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Best Medieval Books of 2025 42:24

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It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to celebrate the best medieval books of 2025. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, about their favourite reads this year - and she announces some exciting news about the future of The Medieval Podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of liste…

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Spirits of St. John's: A visit to Frederick's Oldest Cemetery 30:54

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In this episode of Spiritual Signs & Metaphysical Minds, the girls take listeners into the mysterious and historic world of St. John's Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland — a location known for its deep history, quiet energy shifts, and chilling-but-intriguing paranormal reports.

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"An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr 15:23

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An unhappily married man takes his wife on holiday to Switzerland with a view to killing her.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “AN ALPINE DIVORCE” by Robert Barr, 1893.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like, you can donate in the following ways:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encrypte…

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The Medieval Moon with Ayoush Lazikani 48:22

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In the last century we’ve witnessed people set foot on the moon, and seen even the dark side in high-res images, and yet the moon still evokes a sense of romance and mystery, just as it did in the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Ayoush Lazikani about what – and who – medieval people across the world believed the moon to be. Support this…

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"The Owl" by F. A. M. Webster 38:31

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To settle her father's debts the beautiful Alison Mercer is betrothed to mysterious archaeologist Simeon Stroud. But when dashing Hugh Davenant arrives in their village he comes with rumours of Stroud's dabblings in ancient Aztec rites... This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE OWL” by F.A.M.…

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The Language of Heresy with Erin Wagner 49:59

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With just one word, we can evoke a world of assumptions, stereotypes, and even accusations, clearly marking the difference between who’s in and who’s out. And when it comes to legal terminology, the stakes are even higher. This week, Danièle speaks with Erin Wagner about what late medieval people meant when they used the word heresy, how the usage …

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Dragons & Divination: Unlocking the Tarot with Terri Yazzi 1:07:09

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This week, we're calling on the dragons—those fierce guardians of transformation and truth. Join us as we chat with Terri Yazzi about how tarot serves as a mirror for the soul, awakening courage, clarity, and deep intuition. Whether you're new to tarot or a seasoned reader, this episode will set your spirit on fire. 🔥…

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Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira 54:12

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This year, we’ve spent some good quality time with early medieval queens, digging into their mysterious and spectacular lives and reigns. And when it comes to the spectacular, it’s hard to compete with the star of this week’s episode, a woman who arrived in Francia a slave, rose to become a queen, and then ascended to the heavens as a saint. This w…

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"Sargasso" by Ward Muir 40:54

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When a US Navy exploratory ship finds a tramp steamer that went missing some years before, the mystery surrounding its disappearance becomes closer to being solved when a passenger’s journal is uncovered. But what really happened aboard the Wellington and what became of its crew? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange…

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How Mathematics can Solve Real-World Mysteries with Ingrid Daubechies 28:22

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Ingrid Daubechies, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics at Duke University and a National Medal of Science recipient. Daubechies takes us from her childhood fascination with calculating multiples to her groundbreaking work on wavelets—mathematical building blocks that have revolutio…

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"The Green Bottle" by Bernard Capes 37:18

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A journalist with an interest in crime and the supernatural is invited by a disliked former colleague to investigate a strange item that has come into the man’s possession.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE GREEN BOTTLE” by Bernard Capes, 1902.💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀Supporting my workIf you like…

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Medieval Vampire Epidemics with John Blair 49:15

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As the nights get longer and spookier, there's one thing that's guaranteed to make our hair stand on end: corpses that just won’t stay dead. Especially the ones interested in eating us. This week, Danièle speaks with John Blair about who refused to rest in peace in the Middle Ages, how medieval people attempted to keep the dead buried, and why some…

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Episode 115: Mark Christian on Frederick Douglass 1:00:56

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Dr. Mark Christian (Lehman College Professor in Africana Studies & Sociology) talks about his latest book, Frederick Douglass: A life in American History (Bloomsbury 2025) with his Lehman colleague Dr. Gillian Bayne. To learn more, visit IndoorVoicesPodcast.com.By Indoor Voices

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Paranormal perspectives part 2 40:52

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What started as an interview about Cathy's paranormal investigations quickly transformed into something deeply personal—a three-on-one reading about her dad. This was the first time our three energies fully connected, and once they did, insights and messages started pouring in. Join us for an episode full of unexpected revelations, heartfelt moment…

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The Two Hundred Years' War with Michael Livingston 44:59

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Although a lot of medieval history is murky, the whys and wherefores – not to mention the timeline – of the Hundred Years’ War are firmly nailed down. Or are they? This week, Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston about why the Hundred Years’ War should actually be called the Two Hundred Years’ War, what actually touched off the conflict, and why w…

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"Mrs Lunt" by Hugh Walpole 46:15

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A shy novelist accepts an invitation to spend Christmas with another writer in a remote house in Penzance, Cornwall. He quickly regrets his decision… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “MRS LUNT” by Hugh Walpole, 1926. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you candonate in the follo…

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Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons 44:19

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Since time immemorial, we've given animals names, from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous. For everyone who’s looked at a puppy or a kitten and wondered what it should be called – and then called it an embarrassingly silly nickname anyway – this episode is for you. This week, Danièle speaks with Ben Parsons about what medieval people named their…

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Episode 114: Reitz and Rutigliano on female anger 1:33:34

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Drs. Caroline Reitz and Olivia Rutigliano discuss Dr. Reitz's book Female Anger in Crime Fiction and the way anger is portrayed in popular culture, the role that anger plays, its potential and its limits. Visit IndoorVoicesPodcast.com for more.By Indoor Voices

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Paranormal Perspectives: Spooky Season Stories from the Other Side with Berkeley Paranormal Society (Part 1) 58:27

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It's officially Spooky Season — and we're kicking it off with Part 1 of a two-part paranormal adventure! Join us as we sit down with the incredible Berkeley Paranormal Society to explore what really happens when you cross the veil into the unknown. From eerie encounters and unexplained activity to heartfelt stories that remind us energy never truly…

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Medieval Wolves with Elizabeth Marshall 39:26

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In the dark forests of the Middle Ages – and the modern stories we tell about it – lurks a powerful, beautiful predator. Sometimes big and bad, sometimes a figure of admiration, the medieval wolf was such a big part of English culture, that it found its way not just into stories, but into the language itself. This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabet…

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"The Misanthrope" & "The Little Town" by J. D. Beresford 45:49

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Two stories by J.D. Beresford. In “The Misanthrope” a man pays a visit to a hermit living on a Cornish island to find out what drove him there. In “The Little Town” a traveller finds himself in a mysterious place watching an even more mysterious performance.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. …

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Discovering How Generosity Impacts Economy with Daniel Hungerman 26:05

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Professor Daniel Hungerman, a professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame. Hungerman discusses his unique academic journey, which led him to specialize in the economics of religious and charitable organizations. He explains his research on how tax policies have a measurable impact on charitable …

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A New History of the Fourteenth Century with Helen Carr 37:46

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The fourteenth-century is one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Famine, war, plague, royal depositions – you name it, this century’s got it. This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Carr about how England fared in these wild times, what her take is on some famous Plantagenets, and why we need to take a fresh look at this calamitous cen…

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"Young Magic" by Helen de Guerry Simpson 1:03:18

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Young Viola’s childhood is made less lonely by her mysterious companion “Binns” – but is he fairy, familiar or something more sinister? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “YOUNG MAGIC by Helen de Guerry Simpson, 1925. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "YOUNG MAGIC” by Helen de Guerry Simpson. …

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"The Hill" by R. Ellis-Roberts 41:00

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Out walking in the countryside, a man spots something different about a hill in Symondsbury, Dorset. Intrigued, he finds himself inexorably drawn into the ancient battle between good and evil. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE HILL” by R. Ellis Roberts, 1923. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the s…

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Crystals & Consciousness 53:13

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Get ready to sparkle in this week's episode of Spiritual Signs & Metaphysical Minds as we sit down with the radiant Metaphysical Margie to talk all things crystals! From amethyst to obsidian, Margie shares her wisdom on how these earthly treasures can support healing, manifestation, and spiritual growth. We dive into the history, energetic properti…