Best Michael N Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Laurie Denyer Willis, "Go with God: Political Exhaustion and Evangelical Possibility in Suburban Brazil" (U California Press, 2023) 48:05

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Through deep attention to sense and feeling, Go with God grapples with the centrality of Evangelical faith in Rio de Janeiro's subúrbios, the city's expansive and sprawling peripheral communities. Based on sensory ethnographic fieldwork and attuned to religious desire and manipulation, this book shows how Evangelical belief has changed the way peop…

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PeeWee’s Podhouse – An Inside Look Into the Genius of Paul Reubens 55:34

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The new HBO documentary Pee-wee As Himself takes a revealing look at the life and legacy of Paul Reubens. Two of Paul’s closest friends, David Arquette and actor/professional wrestler RJ Skinner (aka AEW’s RJ City), join share their own personal memories and stories about Paul. From Paul’s obsession with lava lamps to his intense creative control o…

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Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom 55:19

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Decolonizing Ukraine, by Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling, illuminates the untold stories of Russia's occupation of Crimea from 2014 to the present, revealing the traumas of colonization, foreign occupation, and population displacement. Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in Ukraine, including over 90 personal interviews, Dr. Uehling brings her readers into the…

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403. Summer Songs Live on WMFO with Charles Terlino 57:21

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Join us for a lively episode, recorded live on WMFO, as we're accompanied by former music journalist and musician Charles Terlino (Waylon & Co) for a musical journey through songs that remind us of summer. Expect a fun tune, some wild stories, offbeat opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. It's summer nostalgia with a twist! No Yacht Rock al…

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Siri Schwabe, "Moving Memory: Remembering Palestine in Postdictatorship Chile" (Cornell UP, 2023) 49:58

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Two juxtaposed years frame the subject matter of Moving Memory: Remembering Palestine in Postdictatorship Chile. In one, 1973, General Augusto Pinochet’s troops stormed Chile’s presidential palace. In the other, 1948, Zionist militias expelled hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homeland. That 1973 should move memories in Chile is obvi…

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Janet McIntosh, "Kill Talk: Language and Military Necropolitics" (Oxford UP, 2025) 1:28:08

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Even casual observers of the military will notice the unique ways that service members use language. With all of the acronyms and jargon, some even argue that membership in the military requires learning a whole language. But rather than treat military-specific language as a cultural difference of the institution or a technical requirement for the …

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Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll 1:03:50

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Saraya returns to share the raw, unfiltered truth behind her new memoir Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives. From surviving a rough-and-tumble childhood as part of a wrestling dynasty family to breaking barriers in WWE, and rediscovering happiness post-AEW, Saraya opens up about everything – fame, trauma, addiction, healing, and the po…

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NT Health Chief Executive Chris Hoskings says he approved a code yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital as soon as a proposal was put to him yesterday, explaining that the NT has outgrown RDH and desperately ... 16:31

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Cotality Head of Research Eliza Owen says the RBA is erring on the side of caution by keeping rates on hold, with previous rate cuts pushing home values higher, adding that Darwin has had a 6 per cent ... 6:49

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Police Commissioner Martin Dole says the force isn't shying away from the NT Coroner’s findings from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker with all 18 recommendations to be fully considered, also ... 17:19

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Australian Medical Association NT President Dr John Zorbas welcomes a code yellow finally being called at Royal Darwin Hospital but says it’s only a circuit breaker, renewing his push for Federal funding ... 8:46

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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s NT secretary Cath Hatcher says members raised concerns about double bunking, ambulance ramping and immense pressures at Royal Darwin Hospital for a week before ... 9:05

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Police Association President Nathan Finn acknowledges the long-awaited findings and recommendations of the Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker but says it has had a huge impact on members and some ... 14:52

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Myles Lennon, "Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:10:47

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In the face of accelerating climate change, anticapitalist environmental justice activists and elite tech corporations increasingly see eye to eye. Both envision solar-powered futures where renewable energy redresses gentrification, systemic racism, and underemployment. However, as Myles Lennon argues in Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Sha…

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Territory Footy Legend Michael Long says he is very humbled to receive the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award on the 50th anniversary of celebrations, reflecting on his family’s achievements having won ... 12:23

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Darwin Triathlon Club race director Neil Ruttle and Noosa runner Vicki Woodrow say there is a ‘Come and Try’ event at East Point this weekend and are encouraging Territorians to give it a go as an individual ... 6:26

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NT Shelter CEO Annie Taylor welcomes the announcement of 102 new social and affordable homes being built in the NT but says more than 19,000 are needed, with over 5,000 people currently on the wait list ... 10:51

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Early Childhood Australia NT General Manager Janet William-Smith says standardising Working with Children Checks and a national register are positive steps, also suggesting a reportable conduct scheme ... 13:41

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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis is encouraging anyone keen to make a difference to consider running for Council in the upcoming Local Government election, also confirming the fences have come down along ... 11:59

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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo is calling on the NT Government to adopt the recommendations of the NT Coroner following the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, describing them as fair and sensible ... 7:44

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ABC Journalist Melissa Mackay breaks down the NT Coroner’s 32 recommendations and findings during the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, which were scathing towards former Constable Zachary Rolfe ... 12:40

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402. Olivia Lowe & Ellie Dolan - The Far Out 53:40

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The Far Out is on a mission to reignite the flame of Soul Pop—and they’re doing it with style, heart, and undeniable groove. In this episode, we sit down with two of the band’s powerhouse members, Olivia Lowe and Ellie Dolan, for an inside look at the group’s origins, inspirations, and their bold journey to bring back a sound that stirs the soul. T…

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NT Indigenous Business Network, Advocacy & Membership Manager Steve Cardona says this year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week, with the spotlight on Aboriginal youth adding that a number of events ... 6:29

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4WD NT President Mickey Barrett has welcomed the CLP’s purchase of the Silkwood property, which means ongoing future access for 4DW enthusiasts, describing it as rugged terrain with beautiful hot springs ... 7:36

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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says police can proceed to charge youth offenders for 13 additional offences including hit and runs, assaults on frontline workers, serious harm and driving stolen cars instead ... 22:56

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Justice Reform Initiative Executive Director Mindy Sotiri says the evidence shows harsher penalties and imprisonment will do nothing to reduce crime, adding that some diversion models have lessened involvement ... 10:45

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Independence Day Special: The Midnight Ride of Not Paul Revere 1:50

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What Was He Thinking? Every school kid knows Longfellow’s classic poem that begins: “Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” But hold your horses! Historians tell us that Longfellow ignored as many as forty other brave riders, including a young man who rode farther and alerted more Massachusetts colonists to the …

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Michael Amoruso, "Moved by the Dead: Haunting and Devotion in São Paulo, Brazil" (UNC Press, 2025) 1:13:00

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In the sprawling city of São Paulo, a weekly practice known as devotion to souls (devoção às almas) draws devotees to Catholic churches, cemeteries, and other sites associated with tragic or unjust deaths. The living pray and light candles for the souls of the dead, remembering events and circumstances in a rite of collective suffering. Yet contemp…

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We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History 1:15:44

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It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone from Van Halen, KISS, Aerosmith, and ZZ Top to the B-52s, the Beach Bo…

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NT Swimming CEO Warren Dopson says the first swim team of the Australian Dolphins swim team will arrive this weekend to train in Darwin before going to Singapore for the World Championships, with locals ... 7:00

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United Workers Union NT Secretary Erina Early says an off-duty correctional officer was stabbed on Monday lunchtime while out working his dog in a targeted attack, which follows a similar incident in Alice ... 7:14

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The Week That Was - 4th July 2025 48:56

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Daanika Kamal, "Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women" (Oxford UP, 2025) 53:29

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Pakistani women are increasingly pursuing legal avenues against acts of domestic violence. Their claims, however, are often dismissed through character allegations that label them as 'bad' women in need of control, or 'mad' women not to be trusted. Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women (Oxford University Pre…

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Top Half Folk Festival Coordinator Louis Boyle-Bryant says more than 40 artists are set to perform at the four-day event at Mt Bundy Station near Adelaide River in August with hundreds expected to attend ... 4:17

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Darwin Salties player CJ McCarthy-Grogan says a three-day Wheelchair Basketball Indigenous Round named in honour of Kevin Coombs for the Men’s National League gets underway in Darwin tomorrow and he’s ... 7:28

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Bri Matthews says she’s doing a pub crawl, walking from the Cav Hotel to Berry Springs Tavern, stopping at venues along the way to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention after ... 7:49

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Running and Walking Club President Katie Stroud says CCTV has been installed in problem areas where women go exercising in Central Australia after a string of indecent assaults and they raised more than ... 5:17

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Territory Child Care Group Director Sarah Lloyd says the whole childcare sector is devastated after a man was charged with 70 offences allegedly involving eight victims at a childcare centre in Melbourne ... 12:05

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Acting Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess says syphilis cases have significantly increased in the NT, double that of previous years, with an Incident Management Team partnering with Aboriginal health services ... 6:03

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Jacana Energy CEO Rod Hayes says a 3 per cent increase in electricity prices will see the average household pay an extra $70 to $100 a year and explains that the solar feed in tariff will be doubled between ... 15:54

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Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young says Alice Springs residents have told him they don’t feel any safer under the CLP Government and claims the Chief Minister hasn’t been to the town since February 10:56

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Back To The Future... And Back - 40 Years of Marty, Doc, & Mayor Goldie Wilson 1:08:31

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Author and pop culture historian Brad Gilmore returns just in time for the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future! He and Chris break down Brad’s new book, Why We Love Back To The Future, a deep dive into the making, legacy, and ongoing cultural impact of the iconic film trilogy. Brad shares behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Christophe…

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Avid hunter and conservationist Bart Irwin says the CLP is acting on its commitment to expand hunting opportunities in the NT, welcoming the government’s purchase of the Silkwood property which will see ... 7:05

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Walking Off The War Within’s Dani Everleigh says an inaugural Veteran’s Conference, happening in Darwin later this month aims to connect ex-service personnel with local and national service providers and ... 9:29

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St John Ambulance Territory Response Manager Craig Garraway says paramedics were called to eight incidents for Territory Day, with a number of kids injured and a man sustaining serious injuries to his ... 6:29

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Commander David Moore says police are relatively happy with the behaviour on Territory Day, with a man cautioned for trying to light up a trolley full of fireworks at Darwin Esplanade, a handbag stolen ... 11:44

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Tourism Top End General Manager Samantha Bennett welcomes a 20 per cent expansion of Litchfield National Park, saying it means more to do year-round for tourists, with 4WD tracks and birdwatching key attractions ... 6:43

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Heather Sutherland, "Seaways and Gatekeepers: Trade and State in the Eastern Archipelagos of Southeast Asia, C.1600-c.1906" (NUS Press, 2021) 55:47

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The eastern archipelagos stretch from Mindanao and Sulu in the north to Bali in the southwest and New Guinea in the southeast. Many of their inhabitants are regarded as “people without history”, while colonial borders cut across shared underlying patterns. Yet many of these societies were linked to trans-oceanic trading systems for millennia. Indee…

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Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell and Bushfires NT Incident Controller Mark Williams say there were 180 fires during Territory Day celebrations, a home lost to a blaze in Humpty Doo and some stupidity ... 14:33

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401. Judy Grunwald & Beth Kaplan - Salem 66 1:08:18

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On this episode, we’re joined by Judy Grunwald and Beth Kaplan of Salem 66, the trailblazing indie rock band formed in Boston in 1981. In a scene that birthed Mission of Burma, The Lemonheads, and Dinosaur Jr., Salem 66 stood out with their fearless, melodic post-punk sound. Over the decade, they released acclaimed records on Homestead—home to Soni…