Best Mike Riddle Podcasts (2025)

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“Origin-al Recipe” 2:59:49

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In this epsisode, we discuss recordings of “Dowland, Purcell: Songs of Passion” (Erato) by Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Jupiter Vocal Ensemble & Jupiter Instrumental Ensemble, “Spanish Piano Quartets” (MarchVivo) by Josu de Solaun & Trio Lirico, “Anna Clyne: Abstractions” (Naxos) by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop, “New Outlook” (Or…

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Being Libertarian Series: Divided We Fall pt 1 1:24:39

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On this show we discussed the volatility in Virginia political races, the potential commie victory in NYC, farmers struggles, and much more! Support the showBy William Riddle

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Quick Announcement & Make Sure to Tune In Tomorrow! 1:58

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Support the showBy William Riddle

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Vikings are Out of the Fire and Into the Lions’ Den 1:06:04

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McCarthy returns to the helm in the wake of a valiant but fruitless effort by Carson Wentz, who, in obvious pain, stayed in the game. Joe Oberle and Mark Craig talk about next weeks game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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Vikings At A Crossroads with its QB Question 1:01:19

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Wentz and the Vikings had a chance to beat the Eagles, who have not looked like the defending Super Champions that they are. But scoring a touchdown in just 1 of 6 forays into the Red Zone (due to a number of different and infuriating reasons: bad snap, holding penalty, an intentional grounding penalty, one overruled by review and then a TD pass ca…

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UPDATE From The Appalachian Mountains 25:11

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Just wanted to drop y'all a quick update, hopefully doing a Spaces tonight but we'll see! So please follow us on X at @getontap and check in, join in, and lets talk! Support the showBy William Riddle

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“A French Connection” 2:46:37

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Charpentier: Messe à 4 Chœurs. Cori Spezzati” (Château de Versailles Spectacles) by Consort Musica Vera, Chœur de la Maîtrise du CRR de Paris & Chœur de l'Opéra Royal / Jean-Baptiste Nicolas, “Bacewicz: String Quartet No. 4, Piano Quintet No. 1” (Evil Penguin) by Jâms Coleman & Karski Quartet, “Dobrinka Ta…

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Sic Semper Tyrannis 1:59:41

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This week we discussed the current race in Virginia, and how odd the Gubernatorial debate was, the lack of coverage regarding Jay Jones, Trumps deal in the Middle East, First Amendment issues in the White House Press Room, and much more! Support the showBy William Riddle

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Out of the Bye, Vikes Host Philly in a Big Game 1:01:51

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And nowhere is that injury report more important than in the quarterback room. Right now, this season’s starter at quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, is trying to return from a high ankle sprain that took place in the second game of the season; his backup Carson Wentz, who secured a 2-1 record from the bullpen, injured his left shoulder last game and sinc…

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“Bourbon Based” 2:38:31

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach and Bourbon” (Big Round Records) by The Old Guitarist, “Robert Russell Bennett & Vernon Duke: Violin Concertos” (Chandos) by Chloë Hanslip & Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton, “Arvo Pärt: Credo” (Alpha) by Kalle Randalu, Estonian Festival Orchestra, The Estonian National Male Choir, Ellerhe…

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Tensions Are Rising with Combat Veteran Emmette Bird 1:50:57

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On this show we welcomed back our old friend Emmette Bird, who goes all the way back to our 2nd ever episode, to discuss the turmoil facing our nation. We talked about the reactions to Charlie Kirks death, National Guard being deployed to U.S. cities, scumbag Jay Jones, and much more! Support the show…

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Injury-Riddled Vikes Beat the Browns in London—As Expected 1:01:56

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By Mark Craig, Joe Oberle

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“Concertos & Ciphers” 2:56:03

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Telemann: Violin Concertos. Overture. Suite. Fantasie” (Harmonia Mundi) by Isabelle Faust, Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin / Bernhard Forck, “Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 & Three Intermezzi Op. 117” (Pentatone) by Francesco Piemontesi & Gewandhausorchester Leipzig / Manfred Honeck, “Kalevi Aho: Moonlight Co…

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BOS Candidates Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson pt2 1:21:18

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This is part 2 of our historic show featuring local BOS Candidates for Rocky Mount District, Franklin County, VA Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson. It got a bit spicy, and they didn't hold back! Support the showBy William Riddle

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Vikings Pummeled by Pittsburgh in Dublin 57:58

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After the win last week, things were bright on the Purple horizon, but the view darkened quickly. Two winnable games in the early part of a tough schedule have been lost, two new offensive linemen have joined others already on the injured list and the defense is suddenly not the world beaters we imagined. There is so much to discuss. And we at the …

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“A Trumpet Junket” 3:04:30

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Fantasia: Works For Trumpet & Organ” (Chandos) by Matilda Lloyd & Richard Gowers, “Martinů String Quartets 2-3-5-7” (Supraphon) by the Pavel Haas Quartet, “Kevin Puts: Concerto for Orchestra, Silent Night Elegy & Virelai” (Delos)by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra / Stéphane Denève, “Window” (Royal Potat…

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BOS Candidates Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson pt1 1:29:54

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This is part 1 of our historic show featuring local BOS Candidates for Rocky Mount District, Franklin County, VA Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson. It got a bit spicy, and they didn't hold back! Support the showBy William Riddle

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Wentz Upon a Time--Vikings Blow Out the Bengals 1:05:02

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Rodgers, actually, nearly took care of the Bengals on his own, forcing two fumbles and scoring two defensive scores in a game (the first player to do so in league history)—accomplishing it in the first half to bury them.Still, we at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mar…

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“Synergy, Vocals, and Vibes” 3:01:32

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Campra: Requiem & Miserere” (Pentatone) by Les Arts Florissants / William Christie, “Nielsen: Clarinet Concerto, Helios & Symphony No. 5” (Chandos) by Alessandro Carbonare & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner, “Pärt: And I Heard a Voice…” (ECM) by Ene Salumäe & Vox Clamantis / Jaan-Eik Tulve, “…

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Vikings and McCarthy Grounded by the Falcons in Home Opener 58:01

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On Sunday night, Vikings fans were still warming themselves from the embers of last Monday night’s memories of the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears game (in which their quarterback of the future, J.J. McCarthy, put on a display for the ages with three scores in fifteen minutes to secure the win in his NFL debut) when they were doused with the co…

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Smokey The Appalachistani pt 2 1:04:00

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We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the Appalachian front, discussed connections we made after Helene, the horrific subway attack, Simons departure…

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Smokey The Appalachistani pt 1 1:02:27

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We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the Appalachian front, discussed connections we made after Helene, the horrific subway attack, Simons departure…

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Vikes Beat the Bears with a Furious Late-Game Comeback 1:02:17

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To everybody watching, the Vikings looked dead in the water after the third quarter, but then momentum changed—and the Bears could not stem the tide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Joe Oberle, Mark Craig

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“Melodic Reflections” 2:53:44

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of“Libro primo” (ECM) by Rolf Lislevand, “Marschner: Piano Trios, Vol. 2” (Naxos) by the Gould Piano Trio, “The Spirit of Love: Chamber Music by Ailsa Dixon” (Resonus Classics) by The Villiers Quartet, Lucy Cox & Charlie Draper, “Chapter One” (Jazz Bird Records) by Caelan Cardello, “Reflections – Facing South”…

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The Purple Returns—Preview Vikes-Bears on MNF in Chicago 1:05:29

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McCarthy will be surrounded on offense by a new offensive line, is joined in the backfield by Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones, and a healthy T.J. Hockenson fortifies the pass-catching crew of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison (in game four) to give the second-year Viking signal caller plenty of assistance in the first season as a starting NFL quarte…

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The Next Episode 1:54:00

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This one was a hard one to get through, as we discuss one of our finest moving on. No need to give a description, just tune in for some great stories. Support the showBy William Riddle

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“The Intimate Riddle” 3:03:28

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Purcell: Dido & Aeneas” (Erato) by Joyce DiDonato, Michael Spyres, Fatma Said, Hugh Cutting, Laurence Kilsby & Il Pomo d'Oro / Maxim Emelyanychev, “Mozart: Flute Concertos” (Alpha) by Anna Besson, Clara Izambert & A Nocte Temporis / Reinoud Van Mechelen, “Intimate Voices: Chamber Music of David Conte” (Pen…

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Vikings’ GM Trader Kwesi Makes Moves Up to Cutdown Day 1:02:51

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The Vikings first traded defensive lineman Harrison Phillips to the New York Jets for some draft capital, then traded QB Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles for more picks, signed Carson Wentz to take Howell’s spot in the quarterback room and then shipped CB Mekhi Blackmon off to Indianapolis to play for the Colts for yet another draft pick next …

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Are We in a Soft Civil War 1:07:32

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On this show Chip, Simon, Amos, and Billy talked about the biggest topics of the last few weeks. The response to DC, Cracker Barrel, military presence in D.C. and much more. Support the show

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“Chromatic Dreams” 3:17:31

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Nicola Vicentino, Madrigali a cinque voci libro quinto, Milano 1572 and other Harpsichord Works” (Dynamic) by Ensemble del Dipartimento di Musica Antica del Conservatorio di Vicenza / Stefano Lorenzetti, “P. Godfrey; I. Hodgson; R. Walthew; J. McCabe: Piano Quintets” (Somm) by Peter Donohoe & I Musicanti /…

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Patriot Games Was a Week of Intrigue for the Vikings 1:01:36

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The spotlight remains on the QB position and in particular the Vikings second-year signal caller J.J. McCarthy (who didn’t play in the preseason game), and he did not disappoint this week in practice. The first joint practice for JJ was up and down but the second one featured a period during which he completed 13 consecutive passes and threw four T…

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Your Family is not Safe on the Highways 39:52

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Wasn't able to do a full show this week due to some unforeseen circumstances, but wanted to get something out there to you. A recent accident that cost three Americans their lives has my blood boiling, so I talked about the illegal immigrant wreaking havoc on our highways and what that means for Americans. I also had to address a recent post on Fac…

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“Moon Tunes” 2:53:28

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Bach, Telemann & Albinoni: Concerti” (Alpha) by Sophie Gent, Kathleen Kajioka & Ensemble Masques / Olivier Fortin, “Ginastera: String Quartets” (Pentatone) by Miró Quartet & Kiera Duffy, “Silvestrov: Symphony No. 8 & Violin Concerto” (Naxos) by Janusz Wawrowski & the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra …

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McCarthy Starts but Brosmer Shines in Vikings’ Debut 1:10:25

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Brosmer completed five of eight passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, compiling a rating of 118.2 against many of the Houston Texans’ reserves Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Mark Craig, Joe Oberle

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Revisiting Helene with The Queen of NC Cassie Clark, Storm Chaser/Photographer Billy Bowling, with Travis Wells from Appalachian Liberty 1:43:34

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On this show we revisited the devastation of Hurricane Helene on the Appalachian region of Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. Billy Bowling was giving us some of the first insights of anyone on the ground during the storm, while Cassie Clark worked tirelessly to lend support to her fellow North Carolinians. We talked ab…

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“Darkness to Radiant Dawn” 2:44:27

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Radiant Dawn” (Hyperion) by Matilda Lloyd & The Gesualdo Six / Owain Park, “Bacewicz: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2” (Chandos) by Peter Donohoe & the BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo, “Torrential Raindance” (Urtext) by April Clayton & Miguel del Águila, “After the Fire” (Calligram Records) by Kevin Brunkho…

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Preseason Heats Up with Annual Night Practice for the Purple 55:23

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The preseason got serious this week, as the Minnesota Vikings held their annual night practice (which used to be a scrimmage) on Monday to prepare for their first exhibition against the Houston Texans on Saturday, August 9. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was announced as the starter in the Texans game, was featured in the night practice, where are …

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The Call to Appalachia with The Queen of NC Cassie Clark, plus Travis Wells of Appalachian Liberty, and Fabio Cianchetta of Puzzled Bull Farm 1:47:01

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We had an event on the mountain and man was it a good time. We brought on the "Queen of North Carolina" Cassie Clark, who is a North Carolina promoter and host of "Where the Dogwood Blooms, along with Travis Wells from Appalachian Liberty, and Fabio Cianchetta from Puzzled Bull Farm, and had one hell of a time. We discussed the growing of organic m…

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“Mountain Viewfinder” 3:05:14

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Locatelli: 6 Introduttioni Teatrali, Concerto Per Violino E Archi” (Naïve) by Fabio Biondi & Europa Galante, “Hovhaness: Concerto No. 2 for Violin & Strings, Op. 89a & Other Works” (Naxos) by Zina Schiff, Valerie Stark &Salzburg Chamber Soloists / Avlana Eisenberg, “Kõrvits | Tamberg | Tüür” (Orchid Classi…

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“Jets” is Grounded, But Next Vikes Wideouts Step Up 1:00:53

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The injury has been called a mild strain, and the Vikings are taking no chances. But that means it opens up opportunities for a young and eager wide receiver group to take advantage of the additional reps in practice. And when you consider that wideout Jordan Addison will be watching from the sidelines as the season begins (due to an off-field inci…

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John Reid: Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia 1:58:17

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We are back and as good as ever, as we welcomed John Reid to the show, the man running to keep radical progressives away from Richmond and in the swamp from which they came, for a discussion on his plans as the Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. We talked about his experience in politics, his radio show based out of Richmond,…

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“Just an Asian Occasion” 3:05:23

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Just Biber” (Channel Classics) by Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque, “French Impressions: Chamber Music by Chausson & Tailleferre” (Cedille) by Rachel Barton Pine, Orion Weiss & Pacifica Quartet, “Erkki-Sven Tüür: Aeris” (ECM) byGerman Hornsound & the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra / Olari Elts, “More C…

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The Vikings Return to Training Camp—Let’s Go! 53:06

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The Vikings returned to TCO Performance Center for the 2025 Training Camp this week, and, thus far, it is mostly good news coming out of Eagan, Minn. Where many feared the Vikings’ offensive line would be missing two players fans are counting on this season, both veteran left tackle Christan Darrisaw and recent free agent addition right Matt Fries …

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Chasing Liberty with Mike ter Maat 2:40:22

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On this episode we welcomed back former VP Candidate Mike ter Maat to discuss his recent move to the Republican Liberty Caucus. We also talked about Appalachian getaways, flaws in the current administration, a constitutional crisis, how we can fix things, the future, and much more. Support the showBy William Riddle

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“Trans-phonic” 2:57:30

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “In Wilhelmine's Footsteps: Music of the Bayreuth Court” (Channel) by Camerata Øresund, “Transatlantic” (Chandos) byViv McLean & Onyx Brass / John Wilson, “Clarinet Concertos: Hidas, Milton, Maslanka, and Yagisawa” (Somm) by Peter Cigleris & Györ Symphonic Band / László Marosi & Ferenc Szabó, “November Song…

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Dog Days Until Vikings Camp Seem More Like Dog Years 57:02

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There is a little news trickling out of TCO Performance Center, such as the fact that Swiss Army knife-like defender Josh Metellus is still not signed and wide receiver Jordan Addison had a court date this week. Hopefully there will be resolution on both accounts, and everyone will report to Eagan on time for camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz …

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Quit Telling Us To Stop Talking About It 1:51:17

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On this show we went over our 4th of July action up on the mountain, talked about an Appalachian day getaway, the recent whirlwind of 180s with the Epstein mess, Congressman Morgan Griffith voting no to release files, an obvious invasion, and more! Support the showBy William Riddle

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“Border Crossers” 3:05:08

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Crossing Borders” (Signum) by Katy Bircher, Tabea Debus, Adrian Chandler & La Serenissima, “Sibelius: Symphony No. 5; Two Serenades; Two Serious Melodies; Swanwhite” (Ondine) by Christian Tetzlaff & The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Nicholas Collon. “Laurent Boutros: Apatride, An Armenian in Paris” (D…

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Vikings Camp is Coming; Vikings Speculation is Here 1:00:07

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Training camp is coming—and it could be one of most consequential in Minnesota Vikings history. The powers that be (general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell) have spent the offseason upgrading the roster to put the best team possible around second year pro (and first year starter) quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Hosted by Simpl…

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Those Dang Storms, Man 29:28

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Our Spaces on X had to be rescheduled due to intense storms causing power outages, so it just wasn't in the cards tonight. So I jumped on and talked for a bit to ponder a few things for future discussions. Can't wait to get back to it next week, but until then be thinking about what you want to hear! Support the show…