A bookish podcast, featuring two friends who love spending time reading and sharing great books. In each episode, we will introduce a stack of books that are tied together with a common connection to help to take a deeper dive into each story. We want to provide a space to talk books that is friendly and deep, with a little hint of geek.
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Love unsolved mysteries and unexplained events? Join Laura Anderson and Tom Reynolds each week as they dive into the weird and wonderful universe of bizarre true tales, odd histories, ghosts, aliens, cryptids and all things peculiar on Wanna Hear Something Weird?
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A podcast featuring interviews with underground musicians telling wild stories from life on tour.
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Conscious Living...In a Zonked-Out World. If you consider yourself to be reasonably sane, and often find yourself saying words to the effect of... "WTF happened to this world?"... Welcome. You're among friends. با وجدان (transliterated to Ba Vojdaan) is a Persian word which translates to English as "Conscientious". I don't know about you, but I'm alarmed by the lack of conviction and integrity in our culture. People are on "autopilot" morally and spiritually. Whatever the talking heads on th ...
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We’re at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. But what happens when we can’t trust them? Dr. Death is the award-winning series hosted by Laura Beil, now in its fourth season: Bad Magic. Listen to exclusive bonus episodes of Dr. Death exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/dr-death/ now. When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patient ...
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Sometimes hilarious, but always creepy, join hosts Laura Kram and Creepy Acres very own resident Bigfoot, Sam Squatch, as they delve into mysterious cryptid encounters and inexplicable occurrences to bring you "This Week in Creepy History"!
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NEW EPISODES IN 2019! The Cake Historian is a podcast exploring history and culture through the lens of cake. Much more than just the ingredients it is made from, cake is a symbol of celebration, a bringer of joy or pain. Cakes show up in literature, music, art, and on film. It is a food of love and loathing. And even, occasionally, a vehicle for murder. This is not your usual food podcast. Hosted by Jessica Reed, Cake Historian, and author of The Baker’s Appendix
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Since moving to The Pavilion in 2013, Lifespring church has built itself up as a prominent community outreach hub. Their compassion and generosity has made a difference to everyone who has walked up their steps Some have found a second chance, some friendship, some hope. All have found a community to belong to that is welcoming to everyone. It is important that these people do not go unrecognised. Each one has kindness to offer and stories to tell. The voices in these audio podcasts are just ...
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Welcome Music fans! Find all the shows in our main feed here: Rock N Roll Archaeology, History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Decibel Geek, Tunes & Tumblers, Crime in Music, Tripping on My Roots, Mistress Carrie Podcast, The Hook Rocks!, Rock n Roll Librarian, Art of Rock, JBTV, Into the Banjoverse, Is It Rolling Bob? Talking Dylan, Rock's Backpages, Goldmine, Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party, Who Cares About the Rock Hall?, You're Not Listening, Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes, The Caree ...
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Dystopian - Season 2, Episode 47
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being Dystopian. Ah... that imagined future filled with...what if the world fell apart and we had to survive with none of what we have now, except maybe each other?? Plus, we will share a Book in Hand! Here we go... Featured Books: Alone by Megan E. Freeman…
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Forbidden Paradise: Iran's Forgotten Heritage We're Not Supposed to Know
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There's more to Iran and Persian culture than what you'll see on Fox News. That's the main point of today's episode. My wife Sana shared with me a Facebook post that did a fairly deep dive - as deep as you can get with a Facebook post anyway - on some of the highlights of the Persian culture and history. I asked Sana, who is Iranian, if she would r…
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How Did We Miss This? - Season 2, Episode 46
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being books that we somehow missed! Not ok! We will also share a Book in Hand. How Did We Miss This??? Featured Books: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (LP) The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher (LP) A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (LH) An Off…
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The Journey from "Musical Purgatory" to Improving the Lives of Brass Musicians feat. Marcus Reynolds
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**This interview was originally published on the Brass Mastery podcast in May 2024. We welcome to the podcast Marcus Reynolds, who with his Stratos Brass device has provided a beacon of hope for the thousands of brass players across the globe who struggle with embouchure issues. Like many great triumphs in life, Marcus' journey to becoming a tirele…
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Did you know that Stranger Things was ripped off from some weirdo on Long Island who wrote a book claiming all of it was true? This week we're talking about the original "inspiration" for Stranger Things, the supposed story of a secret underground military base where scientists used physic children to open portals through time. Learn more about you…
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If You Liked This...Then Read... - Season 2, Episode 45
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of If You Liked This... Then Read That! And, bonus, the books are cozy! Settle in with some coffee or tea...you'll see what we mean. Featured Books: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Books Mentioned in This …
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From Trumpet to Microphones: James Newcomb Shares Artistic Passion and Podcasting Wisdom with Brian O'Leary
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What you're about to hear in this episode is an in-depth conversation between myself and Brian O'Leary, host of the O'Leary Review podcast. Brian published this interview in early 2023, and gave me permission to publish on my own show! In this episode, Brian and I discuss the significance of finding one's voice in the podcasting world, or any realm…
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In 1917, two young cousins in England captured photographs allegedly showing fairies, which caught the attention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and sparked a debate that lasted decades. We explore the aftermath of that incident, including the eventual admission of a partial hoax, while considering the enduring mystery surrounding the fifth and final pho…
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Something is Amiss - Season 2, Episode 44
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Something is Amiss…might be big or might be little, but something isn’t right, and we need to find out what it is! We will also share a Book in Hand. Featured Books: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (LP) The Searcher by Tana French (LP) How To Solve Your O…
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Faith's Testimonies: Real-life Miracles and Divine Protection with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 5)
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In this episode, James and Frederica share personal accounts of miraculous events in their lives. James recounts two near-death experiences while driving, attributing his survival to divine intervention. We're joined by special guest Sana Dorry, who shares her own miraculous story in Bangkok, narrowly avoiding a deadly bus accident, and describes h…
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Energeia and the Lost Meaning of Divine Energy with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 4)
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Continuing our series of episodes featuring Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Matthewes-Green, we discuss the significance of the Greek word 'Energeia' and its translation, the impact of translation decisions on Christian faith, and the contrast between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Christianity. Frederica shares insights about divine energy, mi…
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Two Views of the Cross and Why the Calvinists Get It Wrong with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 3)
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In this episode, host James Newcomb engages in a deep theological discussion with Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Mathewes-Green covering various aspects of Christian theology. They delve into the differences between orthodox and Western Christian perspectives, particularly focusing on sin, forgiveness, and sacrifice. Frederica turns the table…
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How Differing Translations Shape Our Understanding of Critical Doctrinal Matters with Frederica Mathews-Greene (Part 2)
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This episode, Part 2 in our series with Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Mathewes-Green, discusses Augustine's concept of a 'god-shaped hole' in our hearts and explores the idea of 'energy' (energeia) in the New Testament. Our conversation delves into the challenges of translating biblical texts from Greek to Latin and Hebrew, the historical co…
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A Journey to Orthodoxy, and the Church Feminized with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 1)
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This is the first in a series of episodes featuring Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Matthewes-Green. Frederica has a number of resources available that have been very helpful for me in my inquiry into, and eventual baptism into the Orthodox Church. In fact, Frederica's book, Two Views of the Cross was very influential in my own introduction to…
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This week we're recounting the eerie tale of the Flatwoods Monster, an Appalachian cryptid with a mysterious and terrifying past. We discuss the 1952 sightings in West Virginia, examining this weird-looking, strange-smelling creature and the panic it sparked in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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A Chat with A.D. Rhine, Season 2 Episode 43
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Send us a text In this episode, we’re sharing our chat with Danielle Stinson and Ashlee Cowles, known as the author A.D. Rhine! A.D. Rhine has written 2 wonderful novels, Horses of Fire which was published in 2023, and Daughters of Bronze which will be released in November. This is a duology... a sweeping epic which puts the women of Troy front and…
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Beyond the Shark Tank: Angel Investing and Preparing Future Minds for Financial Success feat. John "Rock" Foster
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In this episode, we meet John Foster, founder of Middle School MBA, an educational program that teaches business, economics, and entrepreneurship to middle school students. John explains the nuances of the program and its integrated approach to teaching these subjects at a younger age. The conversation then shifts to angel investing, where John pro…
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“The Fool’s Field Guide to Bitcoin” with Cryptocurrency Expert Wesley Schlemmer
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I first heard of Bitcoin around the time it was first gaining steam, circa 2010ish. I guess due to certain circles where I spent my time and education, it was only natural that it would come up in conversation. While it remained mysterious, I was brave enough to invest a bit of my own USD into Bitcoin in the 2013 timeframe, and have kept up with it…
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Could the vast unexplored regions of the Congo still contain living dinosaurs? In this episode, we're exploring the intriguing possibility of living dinosaurs in Africa. We also discuss various cryptids, including the famous Mokele-mbembe, as well as other alleged prehistoric creatures like the Emela-ntouka, Kasai Rex, and Kongamato. Learn more abo…
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Series-ously! - Season 2, Episode 42
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being part of a Series (or Duo) that we just couldn’t put down. We will also share a Book in Hand. These books are Series-ously great!! Featured Books Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden( LH) The Girl In the Tower by Katherine Arden (LH) The Winter …
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I Pulled a Reverse Aunt Jemima (Why I Changed the Name of My Podcast...Again)
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با وجدان (transliterated to Ba Vojdaan) is a Persian word which translates to English as "Conscientious". This phrase was introduced to me by my Persian wife, who herself displays a great deal of "Vojdaan" in her life. She and I were discussing potential names for a podcast that would identify with me and my values, and we both said at the same tim…
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The Near-Death Experience of Pam Reynolds
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This week we're going over the fascinating near-death experience of Pam Reynolds, a singer-songwriter who underwent a groundbreaking surgery, during which she died. But don't worry, she came back! Pam's vivid and well-documented out-of-body experience during the operation challenges skeptics and provides a crazy perspective on life after death. Lea…
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Drama, Drama, Drama - Season 2, Episode 41
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Send us a text In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being full of Family Drama. We've got books with highs and lows, blood family and found family. We will also share a Book in Hand. And we'll do it all dramatically! Featured Books: Sandwich by Catherine Newman (LH) The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by M…
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I'm a Podcaster, and I Have Something to Say to that Pastor Who Has Something to Say
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Some guy who calls himself a pastor declared "I have something to say." This was in reference to what happened at the opening ceremony of the Olympics where Leonardo's depiction of the Last Supper was openly mocked with a gluttonous drag queen sitting in the place of Jesus, transvestites and other undesirables sitting in the place of the Holy Apost…
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A Paradigm Shift on Chocolate, Adaptogenic Herbs and More feat. Addictive Wellness Founder Sage Dammers
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Today we are honored to welcome to the show Sage Dammers, founder of Addictive Wellness. Sage discusses his journey into the wellness industry, stemming from personal health challenges and a passion for creating health-boosting products such as delicious chocolate bars that are both delicious and packed with adaptogenic herbs which promote an optim…
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