"Growing Up Poor in Irish Boston” is a podcast series, colored with humor, nostalgia and pathos. It’s about a Boston tenement kid, born in 1939, clawing his way out of poverty by being hard-working, creative, persistent, entrepreneurial and by taking risks often. There are also stories of my later life in Boston, Cambridge and New England. If you like old Boston stories or Irish-American stories or old Cambridge stories, this is your podcast. If you like Pull-Yourself-Up-By-The-Bootstrap typ ...
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Calling all Bama Fans! Sports talk from the fan’s perspective. No “resident” expert here just a fans point of view. A couple of annoying Bama fans, Quincy the realist as a former football coach and Josh the “homer” join us for a take on Bama’s performance in football, softball, basketball as well as any other Bama sports we may want to discuss.
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Quincy University's alumni podcast From the Hawks Nest is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Relations. This season we will connect with alumni, discuss what is happening on campus, and all with a Franciscan perspective.
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The art and science of a goalplayer +talking up The St.Louis High School Champions League
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Morning Star Fellowship is a multicampus church lead by Senior Pastor John Decker in Quakertown & Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit our website at www.mstarqtown.org
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A theme park podcast that aims to exhaustively evaluate the world’s most popular theme park attractions to determine if they are world class. Consider supporting us at fyapod.com to get up to 3 monthly bonus shows, ad-free main episodes, and more!
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The Numerology Podcast covers everything within the esoteric field of numerology. We get into it from every angle from the different systems of numerology to name change and how to use the numbers in your birthday to see what your soul wanted to explore in this lifetime. No number is left un-discussed as Professional Numerologist Novalee Wilder takes you through this ancient spiritual tool in all its forms. Want to know what numerology can reveal about you? Sign up on www.novaleewilder.com t ...
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The Lafayette High School Lady Lancers Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals are knocking tomorrow ....
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25:16Send us a text Coach Ryan Buthchart Head Soccer Coach for The Lancers of Lafayette High School are bringing their entire nation to meet at High Noon in O'Fallon Mo. to play The Crusaders of St.Dominic HS.By Kevin Whalen
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SPN Forever Soccer Player & Friend Fran Lemons " Georgie Best " of the northside
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45:47Send us a text from the walnut park days Flo Valley & South Florida by way of 7Up , Big 4 and White Star comes a good man with incredible soccer skills Fran Lemons a true gentleman of the beautiful game ..... hip hip ...hip hip hoorayBy Kevin Whalen
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Ep. 31 Murphy Brothers' Bloodline Discussion
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5:11Send us a text Ep. 31 Murphy Brothers' Bloodline Discussion discusses conversations between my bother, Garry and I about our County Cork grandfather, Patrick Murphy and our great grandfather, Con Murphy. Both were Irish rebels. Support the showBy Rod Murphy
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The 2025 Quarter-Final overview of Missouri State Girls High School Soccer
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52:24Send us a textBy Kevin Whalen
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Dr. Chuck Zorumski world-class Psychiatrist that we knew him as Chuck Zorumski famed Northside & SLU National Soccer Champion
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37:59Send us a text Northside GK of Significance & NCAA National Team Player Chuck Zorumski as well Amateur Cup and USA Olympic Player of SignificanceBy Kevin Whalen
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Send us a text Ep. 39 Living Free at the Boy Scout Camp relates how my parish's Boy Scout camp in then rural Bedford provided such wonderful and freeing, outdoor experiences for us, Boy Scouts in the 50s. I do a little raw ranting towards the end about letting kids be kids.By Rod Murphy
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Jesus Is Better | Hebrews | Week 12 | Jesus Is A Better High Priest | Pastor Ryan DeFrain
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47:44What does it mean that Jesus is our Great High Priest? In this powerful message from Hebrews 5 & 7, we explore how Christ perfectly fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament priesthood. He’s not just a priest — He’s our eternal, sinless mediator who never stops interceding for us. Watch now and discover why you can draw near to God with boldness and…
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Jesus Is Better | Hebrews | Week 12 | Jesus Is A Superior High Priest! | Pastor John Decker
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51:17This week we dive into Hebrews and discover how the mysterious figure of Melchizedek points us to Jesus—our eternal High Priest. Pastor John shares how Jesus meets our deepest need for connection, peace, and righteousness. You’ll walk away with hope, encouragement, and a reminder that everything you’re looking for is found in Him.…
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The Theme Park with the Best "Top 3" Rides
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52:55In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 Parks that possess the mightiest "Big Three" Rides in their Lineup! Consider supporting us on our FourthWall for Bonus Episodes, Merch, and More! www.fyapod.com CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Byron Marin EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Ryan Bergara Byron Marin Social: http://www.instagram.com/fyapod h…
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Ep. 67C My Conflict with Quebecois Separatists
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5:21Send us a text Ep. 67C My Conflict with Quebecois Separatists. This episode reflects my fiery meeting with Quebecois who wanted independence from Canada.By Rod Murphy
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Ep. 67B The Murphys Honeymoon & Jean's Acadian Ancestor
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8:08Send us a text Ep. 67B The Murphys Honeymoon & Jean's Acadian Ancestor. This one talks about our honeymoon trip to Quebec and Jean's long ago French ancestor, Pierre Michaud.By Rod Murphy
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Behind the Scenes of a Name Change Session
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33:24Learn what happens before, during and after a name change session with a Professional Numerologist. From prep to follow up we cover it all! This episode is a mix of how I teach my students and how I help my clients. Enjoy! The Numerology Podcast is hosted by Professional Numerologist Novalee Wilder. www.novaleewilder.com www.thenumerologypo…
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Send us a text Ep. 17 Big Brother's Brutal Swimming Lesson relates how Little Roddy learns to swim.By Rod Murphy
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Ep. 45 Where to Dissipate in My 1950s Boston
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4:57Send us a text Ep. 45 Where to Dissipate in My 1950s Boston describes drinking, chasing women and carousing in my youth in Boston and Cambridge, etc.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep.23. World War 2 Patriotic Homefront Unlike the Vietnam War homefront openion which was contentious. America's citizens were very patriotic and supportive of our soldiers and sailors during WW2. I talk about it in this episode.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 67A O Canada & Our Gaspe Adventure. This episode is about being 13 years old and going on big adventure with my big brother, Garry to the Gaspe Penisula in Eastern Canada.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 48 Polyglot Boston & Cambridge is an episode spelling out ethnicity and language differences in Greater Boston.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 53 Vengeance at Murphy Flat describes the Murphy kids and how we indivually handled getting even for ratting out a sibling. It wasn't pretty.By Rod Murphy
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a Scholar-Champion form Visitation Academy and a Frosh. Recruit for The Lady Billikens of St.Louis University Katie Lewis
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39:50Send us a text St.Louis are GK of Significance Katie Lewis is The First Whale Certified Assistant and forever will be a Vivette from Viz and be wise as a Viz Owl . Congratulations to The Family and Friends of Katie Lewis and much success in all her life's travels .....By Kevin Whalen
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Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular with Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride)
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2:13:58Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride) takes FYA on a Magic Carpet ride to the Cave of Wonders to discuss Disney's "Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular"! Get more of Mike Carlson on "Podcast: The Ride"! Consider supporting us on our FourthWall for Bonus Episodes, Merch, and More! www.fyapod.com CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Shannon Fan…
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Jesus Is Better | Hebrews | Week 11 | Anchored In Hope | Pastor Ryan DeFrain
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50:54What are you anchoring your life to? In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan reminds us that when life gets difficult, the strength of our spiritual anchor is tested. Drawing from Hebrews 6, he unpacks three unshakable reasons why Jesus Christ is our only true anchor. Be encouraged as we discover that in the storms of life, we can find security, peac…
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Jesus Is Better | Hebrews | Week 11 | Jesus: Our Anchor of Hope | Pastor John Decker
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38:21Join Pastor John as he dives deep into the power of hope, faith, and perseverance found in God's promises. Learn why Jesus is our ultimate anchor and how we can live as God’s masterpieces, called to good works. Discover encouragement for the weary, strength for the struggling, and a reminder that God cannot lie—His promises are sure. Whether you're…
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Send us a text Ep. 35 Hotel Commander Notes This one relates my first part time job where taxes got taken out. I was a busboy at the Hotel Commander in Harvard Square.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep.58 Savage Amusement. Outdoor and often really dangerous fun and games were my daily life as a kid.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep.44 Quincy Market Wildcat Strike describes my mugging and unhappy experience with labor unions.By Rod Murphy
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First-Part before the lightning strike chatting with The Helias Catholic Girls High School Soccer Team Jon DeSha
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16:30Send us a text The Crusaders of Helias Catholic around The Jefferson City Area are the #1 seed in The Class 3 District 5 .....stay tuned and Listen to the second part after the lightning-strikeBy Kevin Whalen
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after the lightning-strike the second-part with Jon DeSha head girls varsity soccer coach at Helias Catholic High School
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17:11Send us a text Class 3 District 5 #1 seed starting the playoffs on Monday .... best of luck Lady CrusadersBy Kevin Whalen
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Ep. 40 Shooting Crap & Other Gambling Stories
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5:58Send us a text Ep. 40 Shooting Crap & Other Gambling Stories relates how kids and adults engaged in gambling in my youth. It was less organized and "offline" rather than as it is today.By Rod Murphy
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Ep. 55 Neighborhood Creeps & Verboten Coal Yard
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5:23Send us a text Ep. 55 Neighborhood Creeps & Verboten Coal Yard discusses what jailed convicts consider lowlifes. In prison child molesters are called "Short Eyes" and they punished by other cons every day. We had child molesters in our neighborhood and they were also dealt with harshly. A second story involves our neighborhood coal yard.…
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The 2025 Hazelwood Central Hawks co-Captains Sr. Back #7 Raqeebah Sowemino & Jr. Mid #25 Julia Bockhorst
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19:29Send us a text excellent character on & off the pitch these two are the finest examples of High School Girl Soccer players in America . Congratulations to Coach Parnell soccer coach at HCBy Kevin Whalen
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Send us a text Ep. 14B My Pond in the City details a little bit of heaven for a little boy in a noisy, crowded city.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 34 The ER Was the Murphy's Health Care. The Murphys did not have Medicare or other employee type heath care plans. They didn't exist. We had the Cambridge Cityy Hospital Emergency Room and we used it alot for broken arms, nail punctures, stitches on series cuts and the like.By Rod Murphy
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This week, the Guys jump into character and reveal their Top 10 Best Ride Performances. Consider supporting us on our FourthWall for Bonus Episodes, Merch, and More! www.fyapod.com CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Byron Marin EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Ryan Bergara Byron Marin Social: http://www.instagram.com/fyapod http://www.instagr…
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I Know the Plans I Have For You | Guest Speaker Lauren Gaines
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40:25Lauren Gaines shares from the Book of Ruth, inspiring mothers and spiritual leaders to walk by faith, not by sight. With vulnerable storytelling and biblical insight, she unpacks the themes of trust, humility, and legacy. Lauren’s personal testimony of healing and God’s provision brings modern application to Ruth’s ancient story of loyalty and rede…
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Overcoming Shame to Live God's Purpose | Guest Speaker Pastor Kathy Wheeler
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36:56In this inspiring Mother’s Day message, Pastor Kathy Wheeler shares her raw and redemptive journey from addiction and abuse to hope and purpose in Christ. Through her personal testimony and the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, she explores how shame—rooted in secrecy, silence, and judgment—can be broken through vulnerability, faith, and community.…
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The Head Coach for The Hazelwood Central HS Soccer Dan Parnell
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25:23Send us a text The 2025 Hawks from Hazelwood Central lead by Sr. Back Raqueebah Sowemino & Jr. Midfielder Julia Bockhurst are on the move & if you live up North County way by The Confluence of The Missouri & Mississippi River stop by and watch a game Coached by one of the originals from the old north county…
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Send us a text Ep.26A Do We Have A Choice? This is a true story in two parts about many Laotian refugees brought to Southbridge by my wife and I from Thailand Refugeee Camps after the Vietnam War.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 5B Do We Have A Choice? This is a true story in two parts about many Laotian refugees brought to Southbridge by my wife and I from Thailand Refugeee Camps after the Vietnam War.By Rod Murphy
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whale certified & Mike Gallo with a Tribute to ole Coach Jack Mackenzie from Quincy College
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28:09Send us a text after being given an opportunity from The Celtic Coach Mackenzie at Quincy College ....Mike Gallo carpa diem the situation and made good . From childhood illness to being a man among men the spirit of never giving up Mike Gallo and Family are grateful for a wonderful life ....Cheers to The Gallo's…
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Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach from Incarnate Word Academy Jeff Muhr talks Coach & Player Education
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42:24Send us a text High School and or youth ODP the game is played with the mind & we all have to elevate our collective Soccer IQ ...... to enjoy the beautiful game that can be brutal at times ......Make The 2025 Spring & Summer one of lifelong memories of falling back in love with the ball & the game of soccer ..... much success to The Red Knights of…
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Send us a text Ep. 4 Growing Up, Unwashed is a colorful description of where and how my large, unprivileged family lived in the 1950s Metropolitan Boston and thrived despite the financal hardships.By Rod Murphy
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Send us a text Ep. 25 1940-50s Radio & TV talks about that era, popular radio shows and later how the Murphys got their first television set.By Rod Murphy
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Coach Annie Wayland & The 3 Parkway West Longhorns Captains showing-up & out
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14:57Send us a text The 2025 Captains of The Parkway West Longhorns " Claire Francis Anna Zichella and Julia Worley " are on a Journey to Extraordinary & if you get the chance go out and watch their class & style .....By Kevin Whalen
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St.Louis soccer-guy & 4-time NAIA National Champion at Quincy College Mike Gallo
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36:06Send us a text develop a relationship with The Ball first & foremost then get into the x's & o's ......By Kevin Whalen
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The Columbia IL. Eagles Varsity Girls Soccer Team Head-Coach Jamey Bridges
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27:40Send us a text as a Reverend the quality of soccer excellence is second to none on both sides of The River..... to follow The Eagles gives pause to all about the quality not bigger is better in regards to The Beautiful Game . From The Granite City Area tradition of Excellence that Jamey brings in his walk…
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Send us a text Ep. 61B Fort Jackson & Cops. This episode continues my peasetime Army experiences in the Jim Crow South.By Rod Murphy
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Ep. 61C U.S. Army Mess Hall Follies & Myrtle Beach
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9:37Send us a text Ep. 61C US Army Mess Hall Follies & Myrtle Beach. This episode continues to tell some anecdotes of my peacetime military experiences.By Rod Murphy
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Seckman HS HOF member Sarah Jane Guenther aka Coach Guns from Oakville congratulating her Jaguar Alum Caleigh Meeks
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22:53Send us a text The Sr. GK Caleigh Meeks holds the career shutouts for Seckman HS. that Caleigh just recently broke . Caleigh is going to Central Arkansas but not before adding to the record and bringing Jaguar Pride to The DistrictsBy Kevin Whalen
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Send us a text Ep. 61A Army Basic Training Stories. Little Roddy becomes a soldier.By Rod Murphy
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Ep.18 Speaker Tip O'Neil & My College Expulsion
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7:58Send us a text Ep.18 Speaker Tip O'Neil & My College Expulsion spells out how my entrepreneurial actions caused my college expulsion. It also shows why we need political connections.By Rod Murphy
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