Best Signers Podcasts (2025)

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The Case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers 33:27

22h ago33:27

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for Heritage ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers. The conversation focuses on heritage signers, differentiated instruction, and sign language interpr…

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Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Signer of the Declaration of Independence 15:57

6d ago15:57

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Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the wealthiest man in the American colonies at the time of the Revolution. He was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, and after a long and distinguished career in public service, he was the last of the signers to die. Despite laws outlawing Catholics from holding public office in the Maryland…

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Laura Spinney, "Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 55:44

2d ago55:44

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Star. Stjarna. Setareh. Thousands of miles apart, humans look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe what they see. Listen to these English, Icelandic, and Iranian words, and you can hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely, miraculous journeys. For all of these languages – and hundreds more – share a single ancient source. In a…

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The Case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers 33:27

2d ago33:27

33:27

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for Heritage ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers. The conversation focuses on heritage signers, differentiated instruction, and sign language interpr…

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Lorna Gibb, "Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages" (Princeton UP, 2025) 39:47

3d ago39:47

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An enthralling tour of the world’s rarest and most endangered languages Languages and cultures are becoming increasingly homogenous, with the resulting loss of a rich linguistic tapestry reflecting unique perspectives and ways of life. Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the stories of the w…

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Christian Ilbury, "Researching Language and Digital Communication" (Routledge, 2025) 44:32

9d ago44:32

44:32

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Christian Ilbury about his new book, Researching Language and Digital Communication: A Student Guide, published by Routledge. The book is an introduction to research on language and digital communication, providing an overview of relevant sociolinguistic concepts, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches commo…

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Christian Ilbury, "Researching Language and Digital Communication" (Routledge, 2025) 44:32

9d ago44:32

44:32

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Christian Ilbury about his new book, Researching Language and Digital Communication: A Student Guide, published by Routledge. The book is an introduction to research on language and digital communication, providing an overview of relevant sociolinguistic concepts, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches commo…

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Fr. Leo Heinrichs, OFM, Proto-Martyr of Colorado 15:57

12d ago15:57

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Father Leo Heinrichs was a Franciscan who fled persecution in Germany only to be shot dead by an Italian anarchist in Denver in 1908. He first came to New York and New Jersey where he ministered for 16 years. He was much loved by the homeless and those in need, as he did great work providing for their needs, and giving them spiritual comfort. But i…

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Yellowlees Douglas, "Writing for the Reader's Brain: A Science-Based Guide" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:01:55

13d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

What makes one sentence easy to read and another a slog that demands re-reading? Where do you put information you want readers to recall? Drawing on cognitive neuroscience, psychology and psycholinguistics, Writing for the Reader’s Brain (Cambridge University Press, 2025) provides a practical, how-to guide on how to write for your reader. It introd…

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Mara Nicosia, "Syriac Lexis and Lexica: Compiling Ancient and Modern Vocabularies" (Gorgias Press, 2024) 1:01:34

15d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Syriac Lexis and Lexica: Compiling Ancient and Modern Vocabularies (Gorgias Press, 2024) publishes the papers presented at the round table on Syriac lexicology and lexicography held at the 13th Symposium Syriacum (Paris, 2022). An international group of scholars approaches this field from several new angles and shows how much remains to be done, fr…

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Fun for the Ears 34:36

16d ago34:36

34:36

Despite zero documentation, we reminisce on two lovely Tokyo joints to round off 2024's adventures.Thank as ever to Brian for sound assistance.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Gestures and Emblems: A Discussion with Lauren Gawne 36:26

16d ago36:26

36:26

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Lauren Gawne, about cross-cultural variation in gesture use. In this episode, Brynn and Lauren discuss a paper that Lauren wrote in 2024 with co-author Dr. Kensey Cooperrider entitled “Emblems: Meaning at the interface of language and gesture”. Brynn and Lauren talk all about how emblems are different to gestures, cultur…

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Gestures and Emblems: A Discussion with Lauren Gawne 36:26

16d ago36:26

36:26

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Lauren Gawne, about cross-cultural variation in gesture use. In this episode, Brynn and Lauren discuss a paper that Lauren wrote in 2024 with co-author Dr. Kensey Cooperrider entitled “Emblems: Meaning at the interface of language and gesture”. Brynn and Lauren talk all about how emblems are different to gestures, cultur…

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Ryan M. Nefdt, "The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics: A Contemporary Outlook" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:07:56

19d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Between the study of specific languages and the philosophy of language lies what Ryan Nefdt calls a “Goldilocks zone” of theoretical issues related to language. In The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics (Cambridge University Press, 2024), Nefdt introduces and explores the elements in this zone, including different theories of syntax, semantics, …

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The Pilgrimage Sanctuary of Chimayo 15:19

20d ago15:19

15:19

In 1810 a wooden cross was miraculously discovered in the hillside of the village of Chimayo in northern New Mexico. The area had been known by Pueblo Indians as a place where miraculous healings took place, and after the cross was found a chapel was built because pilgrims started coming to pray before the miraculous cross and seek healing from the…

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Joseph J. Diorio, "A Few Words about Words" (Beaufort Books, 2021) 30:43

22d ago30:43

30:43

Written by a self-taught grammarian, A Few Words About Words (Beaufort Books, 2021) offers an accessible and engaging guide to mastering the English language. A simple mistake, like writing your instead of you’re or there instead of they’re, can make the difference between winning or losing an opportunity. A missing comma can spark a PR disaster, w…

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Lingua Napoletana and Language Oppression 40:07

23d ago40:07

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Have you ever heard of Lingua Napoletana or Neapolitan, the language of Naples? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks to Massimiliano Canzanella, a Neapolitan language activist. The conversation delves into the history of the Neapolitan language and the interplay of culture, race, and national identity that have…

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Lingua Napoletana and Language Oppression 40:07

23d ago40:07

40:07

Have you ever heard of Lingua Napoletana or Neapolitan, the language of Naples? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks to Massimiliano Canzanella, a Neapolitan language activist. The conversation delves into the history of the Neapolitan language and the interplay of culture, race, and national identity that have…

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L&B Special Issue on Nicky Clayton: Featuring crows, dance, magic, and science 56:50

26d ago56:50

56:50

Learning & Behavior Nicola Clayton Special Issue. Go here to read the transcripts, and see images and links. The Psychonomic Society (Society) is providing information through this podcast as a benefit and service in furtherance of the Society’s nonprofit and tax-exempt status. The Society does not exert editorial control over such materials, and a…

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Wautoma Springs - Jessica Munnel 41:28

27d ago41:28

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In 2008 Jessica Munnell approached Tom Merkle about working together to create a wine that featured his grapes. A partnership was formed that became Wautoma Wines – made of the best Cabernet Sauvignon from Wautoma Springs. Eight years later Rachel Mercer joined the duo and the three set their sights on increasing production and opening a Tasting Ro…

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Ian Rapley, "Green Star Japan: Esperanto and the International Language Question, 1880–1945" (U Hawaii Press, 2024) 1:07:12

28d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Ian Rapley’s Green Star Japan: Esperanto and the International Language Question, 1880-1945 (U Hawaii Press, 2024) is a sociopolitical history of the “planned” language of Esperanto in the Japanese Empire. Esperanto was invented in the nineteenth century to address the problem of international communication. This was an issue of great and growing i…

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Episode 27: Teaching in Bilingual Schools with Claudia Zurita (DC Edition) 37:18

28d ago37:18

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In this episode, we chat with Claudia Zurita, a Spanish-English bilingual elementary teacher in the DMV. She shares her own experience moving to the US from Bolivia as a child, her transition into teaching, and her work now within a bilingual education setting. This episode is sponsored by Humanities DC.…

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Teaching International Students in Australia 43:58

30d ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Agi Bodis and Dr Jing Fang about international tertiary students in Australia. They discuss how these students can make connections between their university experiences, their curriculum, and the professional industries they hope to one day be a part of. They also discu…

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Roger Maris 18:43

1M ago18:43

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Roger Maris was a lifelong Catholic. He was born in Minnesota and grew up in North Dakota. He was an excellent athlete, and after breaking into the majors with the Cleveland Indians in 1957, he eventually made it to the New York Yankees, where he broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record in 1961. Ruth’s record was one of the most hallowed in …

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Margaret Brent, Savior of Maryland 21:22

1M ago21:22

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King Charles I of England established the colony of Maryland in 1634 as a haven for Catholics. The colony was created at the request of, George Calvert, the first Baron Baltimore. But he died before his dream could be realized. So his son Cecil Calvert, the second Baron Baltimore, took on the task of settling the colony. He sent his brother, Leonar…

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Treveri Cellars - Christian Grieb 57:30

1M ago57:30

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Treveri Cellars, Washington State’s Yakima Valley, founding sparkling wine house, produces some of the finest handcrafted sparkling wines in the United States. Family-owned and operated since its inception, Treveri prides itself on a tradition of excellence in both winemaking and service, ensuring that each bottle of sparkling wine delivers superio…

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Tirriddis Sparkling Wines - Andrew Gerow 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Tirriddis is a Washington State traditional method sparkling wine winery located in Prosser, Washington. Founded in 2020 by Andrew Gerow, Gabriel Crowell, and Matthew Doutney, three graduates of Washington State Universities Viticulture & Enology program. Our name, Tirriddis, comes from Tirage, Riddle, and Disgorge the three steps to naturally prod…

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The Miraculous Loretto Staircase 16:43

1M ago16:43

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In the 1870s the Sisters of Loretto built a chapel for the school they ran in Santa Fe, New Mexico. But the architect failed to include a staircase to the choir loft 20 feet above the floor. And then he died before he could rectify the situation. The sisters prayed a novena to St. Joseph to find a solution, and on the ninth day of the novena a myst…

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Genevieve Guenther, "The Language of Climate Politics: Fossil-Fuel Propaganda and How to Fight It" (Oxford UP, 2024) 30:32

1M ago30:32

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The Language of Climate Politics (Oxford UP, 2024) offers readers new ways to talk about the climate crisis that will help get fossil fuels out of our economy and save our planet. It's an analysis of the current discourse of American climate politics, but also a critical history of the terms that most directly influence the way not just conservativ…

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Groovy Exchanges 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

A final couple of belters in Okayama and one of the weirder interactions we've ever had in a joint. And James defeats a fence.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Purple Star Winery - Amy and Kyle Johnson 34:26

2M ago34:26

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In 2008 we set out to start a winery with a specific vision: to embody the soul of wine from vineyard to bottle to table. Our philosophy is that wine should be accessible, approachable, and affordable. But most of all, we believe a wine’s purpose is to bring together family and friends!With 10 years of viticulture and winemaking experience in Washi…

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Brother Joseph Dutton, Friend of the Lepers of Molokai 20:46

2M ago20:46

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Joseph Dutton, born Ira Dutton in 1843, was a good kid, born to protestant parents. He fought in the Civil War as a quartermaster, advancing from sergeant to captain because of his efficiency and ability. The decade after the Civil War he later called his "wild years" due to a bad marriage and a life of dissipation, under the influence of "John Bar…

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Intercultural Competence in the Digital Age 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Amy McHugh, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney. Dr McHugh’s research focuses on the roles of technology and motivation in the continuous pursuit of cultural competence, and she facilitates workshops for both staff and students at the University of Sydney on t…

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Intercultural Competence in the Digital Age 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Amy McHugh, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney. Dr McHugh’s research focuses on the roles of technology and motivation in the continuous pursuit of cultural competence, and she facilitates workshops for both staff and students at the University of Sydney on t…

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Bishop Waters and the Integration of Catholic North Carolina 19:23

2M ago19:23

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More than a decade before the Civil Rights Act became national law Bishop Vincent Waters was actively desegregating the parishes, schools, hospitals, and other institutions of the Diocese of Raleigh in North Carolina. Bishop Waters had studied at the North American College in Rome where his friendship with the black cook — who was American, and who…

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Emma Borg and Sarah A. Fisher, "Meaning: a Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Our ability to find meaning in things is one of the most important aspects of human life. But it is also one of the most mysterious. Where does meaning come from? What sorts of things have meaning? And how do we grasp the meaning others want to convey? This Very Short Introduction is shaped by exploring possible answers to these questions. Human so…

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Fr. Francis Duffy: Hero Chaplain of World War I 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Father Francis Duffy was a priest of New York who started as an educator at St. Joseph seminary at Dunwoodie, in Yonkers, New York, before he was made founding pastor of Our Savior Parish in the Bronx. He also volunteered to be an Army chaplain, and was assigned to the New York 69th regiment, known as the Fighting 69th and the "Fighting Irish." Wit…

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Martinez & Martinez - Drew Martinez 31:51

2M ago31:51

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The Martinez family planted a small vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon in 1981 on the Horse Heaven Hills AVA (HHH’s) and are now a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery. They take pride in the family’s Latino heritage as the vineyard owner, Sergio Martinez; is from Mexico while his wife Kristy is 3rd generation Prosser resident. Their son…

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Multilingual Law-Making: A Discussion with Karen McAuliffe 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Alexandra Grey speaks with Karen McAuliffe about multilingual law-making. Karen is a Professor of Law and Language at Birmingham Law School in the UK. The conversation is about the important legal opinions delivered by the Advocates General at the European Court of Justice, and the effects of Advocates General drafting those opinions in their secon…

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Multilingual Law-Making: A Discussion with Karen McAuliffe 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

Alexandra Grey speaks with Karen McAuliffe about multilingual law-making. Karen is a Professor of Law and Language at Birmingham Law School in the UK. The conversation is about the important legal opinions delivered by the Advocates General at the European Court of Justice, and the effects of Advocates General drafting those opinions in their secon…

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Richard Davis, Serial Signer 33:42

2M ago33:42

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As the end of our latest regional adventure beckons, we takea walk down the Avenue in Kurashiki and visit the charming Gojitoma, a jewel of a joint in the middle of nowhere.Thanks as ever to Brian for his patience and assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Betty Hutton 17:33

2M ago17:33

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Betty Hutton was "The Incendiary Blonde" of Hollywood in the 1940s and 50s. She was known for her high energy and her big singing voice. But her biggest roles, in "Annie Get Your Gun" and "The Greatest Show On Earth," also proved to be her undoing professionally. Her personal life, filled with trauma and rejection from her earliest days, deteriorat…

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Hyatt Vineyards - Caleb Foster 47:53

2M ago47:53

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Hyatt Vineyards launched as a regional high benchmark for wine quality, since 1985 in the Yakima Valley as a top Merlot and Riesling producer. In 1990, the leading wine media of the Wine Spectator, Seattle Times, Tri-Cities Herald and Tri-Cities Wine Festival all listed Hyatt among the best producers. Growing to 30,000cs production, Hyatt continued…

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Lawrence Welk 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Lawrence Welk was raised in a sod house on the plains of North Dakota, but after his appendix burst when he was 11 he was smitten by music. He made a deal with his dad for a brand new, very nice accordion that kept him on the family farm until his 21st birthday. After that date he was on the road, making his way in life with his accordion and his a…

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Educational Inequality in Fijian Higher Education 45:45

2M ago45:45

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In this episode of the Language-on-the-Move podcast, Dr Hanna Torsh speaks with Dr Prashneel Ravisan Goundar about his new book, English Language-Mediated Settings and Educational Inequality: Language Policy Agendas in the South Pacific published by Routledge in 2025. In this book, Goundar explores how educational inequalities are responsible for t…

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Educational Inequality in Fijian Higher Education 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

In this episode of the Language-on-the-Move podcast, Dr Hanna Torsh speaks with Dr Prashneel Ravisan Goundar about his new book, English Language-Mediated Settings and Educational Inequality: Language Policy Agendas in the South Pacific published by Routledge in 2025. In this book, Goundar explores how educational inequalities are responsible for t…

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Gilbert Cellars - Dusty Jenkins 41:05

2M ago41:05

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At Gilbert Cellars, we’ve been busy reimagining what a winery can be! We think it should feel spirited, inclusive, and a little bit tipsy. A space where you can meet up, learn, party, relax, or just be. We make wines that pair with all these things. We find joy in being a part of this gorgeous valley, where we’ve long been stewards of the land. We …

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The Barber Family: Early American Converts 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Daniel Barber came from good Puritan stock and was a fine upstanding Congregationalist minister. Until some Episcopalians convinced him that Apostolic Succession matters when it comes to ministerial Orders. So he became an Episcopalian priest. He was a fine, upstanding Episcopalian priest for many years. He and his wife, Chloe, raised three childre…

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At the Vanguard, but not the Village 35:57

2M ago35:57

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At the Vanguard, but not the Village by Philip Arneill & James CatchpoleBy Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Lilies of the Field: The Story Behind the Film 21:12

2M ago21:12

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Before Lilies of the Field was a beloved movie it was a charming short book. The author, William Barrett, was Catholic, and based the book in part on the story of the Sisters of St. Walburga in Colorado. When director Ralph Nelson and his screenwriter, James Poe, got the story they made some additional adjustments to it, but kept the essential mess…

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