Best Swca Podcasts (2025)

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Bridging Science and Strategy, ft. John Dietler, Ph.D., SWCA Environmental Consultants 53:38

22h ago53:38

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Welcome to the Environmental Leadership Chronicles podcast, a podcast series from the California Association of Environmental Professionals. In this episode, we are joined by John Dietler, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Operations for the West at SWCA Environmental Consultants. John shares his career journey from starting as a field archaeologist …

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Elevating Early Career Voices in Planning, ft. Megan Musolf, City of Carpinteria 36:51

15d ago36:51

36:51

In this episode, we meet with Megan Musolf (she/her), Assistant Long-Range Planner for the City of Carpinteria. Megan shares her journey from studying Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara to building a career as a planner in the public sector, where she works to implement the City's Housing Element programs through zoning code amendments. We d…

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Empowering Planners Through Leadership, ft. Lesley Owning, HELIX Environmental 32:07

23d ago32:07

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In this episode, we meet in person with Lesley Owning, a seasoned Principal Planner and Environmental Planning Group Manager at Helix Environmental Planning. With over 13 years of experience, Lesley manages CEQA and NEPA requirements for diverse projects, from infrastructure to renewable energy. Lesley highlights her career journey and key transiti…

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Ep 135: Undeaded Herself 1:07:23

25d ago1:07:23

1:07:23

In Episode 135 hosts, Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars Celebration news and dive into Andor S2 and how we’re feeling about it after being underwhelmed by S1. Dark Matter filmed front of Laura’s apartment and it was the coolest thing that’s ever happened to her… man, that’s sad Alyce girlbossed too hard, so you know what that means: chaos cube…

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Seeds of Change, Waves of Progress: 2025 AEP Conference Insights 6:40

29d ago6:40

6:40

This episode is a brief 2025 AEP Conference Recap for our podcast listeners and viewers! This year’s gathering brought environmental professionals together at Zachari Dunes in Oxnard, California, in early April. Centered around the theme “Seeds of Change, Waves of Progress,” the conference offered a blend of insightful keynotes, dynamic breakout se…

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Ep 134: Did It Get Burned? 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

In Episode 134, hosts Alyce and Laura are back* with more absurd segues to discuss all the ongoings in the world of Star Wars! Is it still fancy if the debutante ball is BYOB? Pedophile is out, Meemaw is in. This is about eyewear. More tales to come! Tales of the Underworld means more Asajj Ventress and more Asajj Ventress means more happy fans (it…

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Ep 133: Chalice of Alyce 1:26:46

2M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

In Episode 133, hosts Alyce and Laura indulge* in some Millennial Core (in addition to all the normal Star Wars stuff)! This is random, but Yellowjackets comes up a lot in this episode, so there are spoilers in this episode for Yellowjackets in general (except episode 3x8) An update on Luke’s Medal of Yavin, just cuz. Plus, everything you could eve…

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Ep 132: I Don’t Buy G-ns on the Internet 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

In Episode 132, hosts Alyce and Laura are* being personally victimized by different major corporations Some highlights from the Andor season 2 trailer The Andor season 2 release schedule feels like an attack on podcasters/reviewers. Like, it feels personal and violent. Casual reminder that Andor is **cinema** The Revenge of the Sith strikes back! T…

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Protecting California’s Landscapes, ft. Bridget Fithian, Sierra Foothill Conservancy 46:27

3M ago46:27

46:27

We’re joined by Bridget Fithian, Executive Director of the Sierra Foothill Conservancy and a leader in land conservation across the Central Sierra. Born and raised in Mariposa, Bridget’s deep connection to open spaces has shaped her career in conservation, where she has helped protect over 30,000 acres of land through innovative partnerships and cr…

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Ep 131: Free Palmin’ 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

In Episode 131, hosts Alyce and Laura do* bad impressions and ponder important Star Wars questions like, did someone cut up a backpack to make Han and Luke’s medals in the throne room scene? What is buying a new house, if not an opportunity to DIY a padded room for the clinically insane? Oh yeah. Planet X is gonna get weird. A long time ago, in a g…

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Protecting Native Lands: Environmental Sovereignty, ft. Cynthia R. Harris, National Congress of American Indians’ Institute for Environmental Sovereignty 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, we're joined by Cynthia R. Harris, Director of the Institute for Environmental Sovereignty at the National Congress of American Indians. A respected leader in environmental law and tribal sovereignty, Cynthia brings deep expertise in climate adaptation, water conservation, and green infrastructure, all while advocating for tribal s…

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Ep 130: Find Your Bunko 52:25

4M ago52:25

52:25

In Episode 130, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* SIX YEARS of hosting and toasting and just doing the most…ing! Want to help us celebrate our anniversary? Buy us a drink and let’s raise a toast! Alyce is D&D/RPG girlie now! Or at least, she’s a sit-around-a-table-with-a-die-and-make-sh\t-up girlie! All aboard the Caravan of Corrections! We’ve got a…

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Mentoring Future Environmental Professionals, ft. Cameron Lukos, GPA Consulting 33:25

4M ago33:25

33:25

Welcome to the Environmental Leadership Chronicles, brought to you by the California Association of Environmental Professionals. In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Cameron Lukos, a GIS analyst and biologist at GPA Consulting, who is pioneering the integration of technology and biology in environmental science. Cameron discusses his dual ro…

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Ep 129: Unprobable 1:38:48

4M ago1:38:48

1:38:48

In Episode 129, hosts Alyce and Laura had* to Frankenstein this episode together from three separate corpses, I mean, recordings, so please enjoy this very neatly stitched together monster of a podcast episode on this #ForceToastTuesday! Reminder that Force Toast is on Bluesky now! Follow us! It’s that time of year again where our podcast hosting p…

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Ep 128: Wicked White Chris 1:23:35

5M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

In Episode 128, hosts Alyce and Laura ask* very serious questions about Star Wars, chicken-related things, whether or not Tech is dead (he is), and the most important question of all: where would we be without 2009’s “Boom, Boom, Pow”? Oh hey, Force Toast is on Bluesky now! Follow us! Remember when Asajj Ventress came back? How did she un-die? When…

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Ep 127: The Jedi Wobble 1:40:43

5M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

In Episode 127, hosts Alyce and Laura don’t know* what their friends, family or each other do in their corporate jobs. Nor should they. It’s none of their business. The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White is allegedly joining the Star Wars universe (Variety via The Kristian Harloff Show) Go, Skelly Crew, go! Critics and audiences are really enjoying the new …

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Ep 126: Into the Weird 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In Episode 126, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* dress shopping with their predominantly-male audience, among other topics: - This is Mardi Gras, there are RULES - Caravan of Corrections aka “Alyce needs to stop bringing up pop culture references” - Laura just wants to enjoy her fava beans and chianti in peace - Andor S2 gets a release date and a new…

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Ep 125: Toddlerize 1:12:47

7M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

In Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing! - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler - Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer’s exit (Variety via Puck News) - There’s a new trailer f…

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Championing Climate Action Planning, ft. Shelby Rust Busó, City of San Diego 34:27

7M ago34:27

34:27

In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Shelby Rust Busó, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Diego. As a key figure in San Diego's climate action plans, Shelby brings a wealth of experience in sustainable building design, mobility, local food systems, and resiliency planning. Her role is crucial in implementing San Diego's ambi…

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Ep 124: Too Moneyable 1:20:16

7M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

In Episode 124, hosts Alyce and Laura revel* in the rizz (yeah, we know cool slang) of Spooky Season! - Alyce is watching everything and Laura won’t watch anything new - Coming to an apocalyptic future soon, probably: cryo-frozen celebrity zombies - How money could be better spent: new recurring segment, perhaps? - It wasn’t for us, but if The Acol…

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Ep 123: Not THAT Great Expectations 53:09

8M ago53:09

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In Episode 123, hosts Alyce and Laura dive* into the end of the world, roadkill, being traumatized by Moulin Rouge and the real cost of being immortalized on the Walk of Fame Would anyone be surprised to learn that George Lucas is a little quirky? Making Star Wars shows is expensive, so it should surprise no one that Star Wars: The Acolyte was an e…

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Ep 122: TV Guideless 1:01:54

9M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In Episode 122, hosts Alyce and Laura venture* bravely into Star Wars and its scary fandom! Alyce goes button-mashing in a cloud of cigarette smoke. In other words, she lost $20 on a slot machine at a casino. New wine fridge invention idea, we call it! Lord of the Rings man-species hotties are old af (in-universe, that is) Star Wars Outlaws came ou…

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Shaping Flood Control Policy ft. Joan Valle, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, we feature Joan Valle, the Chief of Regulatory for the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. With over 20 years of experience in environmental planning, Joan shares her expertise in managing teams and programs related to key environmental regulations such as CEQA, NEPA, and the Clean Water Act. Joan discus…

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Ep 121: Face Fingers 1:17:50

9M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In Episode 121, hosts Alyce and Laura welcome* you to Middle Earth (just for a little bit) for some Who’s Hot and Who’s Not, Lord of the Rings and 9/11, and built-in bathroom breaks for Alyce. Then it’s back to Star Wars! More LEGO Star Wars is coming soon! Check out the trailer here Check out People Magazine’s feature on Skeleton Crew. And yes, we…

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Expanding the Narrative, ft. Chief Esparza and Claudia Garcia 53:11

10M ago53:11

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In this episode, we feature Claudia Garcia, who serves on the state board for AEP and is the director at large, as well as the liaison for the state board's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity committee. Alongside her, we have Chief Esparza, a dedicated DEI consultant working closely with the AEP state board to foster inclusive cultures within the o…

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The Archive at 30 - The Editor Interviews. Part 1: Gus and Ron- The SWCA Podcast Episode 128 1:41:59

10M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

No, it doesn't all suck. And what better way to remember that it doesn't suck than celebrating the Archive all...year...long!By [email protected]

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Bonus: The Acolyte Finale: Karaoke Edition 58:12

10M ago58:12

58:12

Get in, losers, we’re going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok! In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording. We had a whole news segment, but Alyce’s computer shat the bed in the middle of our recording, so now it’s a big bonus Recap …

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Ep 120: Vern & the Poof Patrol 1:37:39

11M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

Disclaimer in the off-chance this is your first episode of Force Toast: we had a technical issue (user-error) so the audio quality of Laura’s track isn’t up to our usual standards. Sorry, and know that we have resolved the issue so all future episodes will sound like our prior episodes =) In Episode 120, hosts Alyce and Laura are* definitely NOT li…

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Ep 119: Is it Drugs? 1:27:25

11M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

In Episode 119, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* why architects in the Star Wars universe are always building giant server rooms next to giant holes? Alyce gives a lesson on Shyriiwook (to be clear, the lesson is not in Shyriiwook) F--- them kids? What does Dave Filoni think of a potential R-rated Star Wars film? (from the Happy Sad Confused podcast v…

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Ep 118: Attack Me (Dabs) 1:48:37

12M ago1:48:37

1:48:37

In Episode 118, hosts Alyce and Laura share* fermentation tips, break down recent Star Wars news and discuss their differing opinions on The Acolyte! A cooking lesson with Laura or: why you should always have your ears plugged around glass jars Why an a gram when you could nag a ram? Who’s writing season 2 of Andor (via WGA) The Acolyte pulled in s…

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Ep 117: Getting Cheugy With It 1:29:50

12M ago1:29:50

1:29:50

In Episode 117, hosts Alyce and Laura take* you on a 90-minute journey to get caught on up Phase III of The High Republic! We’re in the endgame of The Acolyte promotion, so we discuss some of the recent promos and clips (Sol vs Mae, Vern’s lightwhip, Lee Jung-jae BTS), this interview with Amandla Stenberg and the SFX article broken down by SWNN. NO…

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Ep 116: MURDUR 1:40:55

1y ago1:40:55

1:40:55

In Episode 116, hosts Alyce and Laura spend* roughly 40% of the episode laughing at their own dumb jokes and the other 60% discussing actual Star Wars. Alyce shares how her immersive Star Wars event immersed her in Star Wars We are so hyped for The Acolyte! What did you think about the trailer and the poster? Will The Acolyte have any connection to…

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Ep 115: It’s Star Wars, Ya See? 1:08:38

1y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Step aside, Abbott & Costello! In Episode 115, hosts Alyce and Laura turn* their dumb-ss little podcast into a Vaudeville Star Wars Hour! Kinda! Alyce has big, albeit mysterious, May the Fourth plans! Vaudeville accents are attempted but Laura just kind of sounds like Jon Lovitz in A League of Their Own Celebrate Star Wars Day the way the Diabetes …

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Cultivating Change in Social & Environmental Justice, ft. Clayton Tschudy, San Diego Canyonlands 39:41

1y ago39:41

39:41

We're thrilled to host Clayton Tschudy, the Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands. Clayton has over twenty years of experience dedicated to restorative landscape design in California. His expertise as a botanist includes native plant ecology of California and drought-tolerant landscaping. A recognized leader in habitat restoration, Clayton ha…

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The Surprisingly Rich World of Japanese Star Wars Coca Cola Bottle Caps; The SWCA Podcast Blog Log Pod Episode 19 1:17:23

1y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

Jonathan "Johnny Too-Much" McElwain joins the pod to talk about this ever expanding world filled with shirts, bottles and geography.By [email protected]

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Ep 114: Less Romance, More Gators 1:22:24

1y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

In Episode 114, hosts Alyce and Laura share* tales of trivia, driving away dates with Star Wars, winning, and cocktails stirred-not-shaken Alyce did well at nerd trivia! Everyone clap for Alyce! Fancasting Old Tey Sirrek We are happy to have been wrong about The Acolyte release date (trailer link, sw.com article, The Acolyte databank) Haters can su…

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Ep 113: No Guns, Just Dogs 46:06

1y ago46:06

46:06

In Episode 113, 🎶 the tree, the tree, the tree is on fire! 🎶 and hosts Alyce and Laura can’t do anything* about it but observe, all while trying to record a podcast about Star Wars. An update on whether or not Laura will have to eat a $75 5-year-old cookie Christ almighty, make up your minds about whether or not Rogue Squadron is happening, WE ARE …

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Ep 112: Star-Crossed Buddies 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

In Episode 112, hosts Alyce and Laura contemplate* the art of pointillism and the lifespan of gingerbread… and of course, Star Wars stuff! Anyone besides Laura feel like Drive-Away Dolls was marketed as… not what it is? The Great Debate on the not-even-real title (it’s a WORKING title) of the Rey movie The Star Wars video game that no longer IS, it…

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Collecting Vintage SW Sucks now: The SWCA Podcast Episode 126 1:31:13

1y ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Has collecting Vintage Star Wars gotten worse? If so, why?By [email protected]

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Ep. 111: He Cut Her In Half. Hot. 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

In Episode 111, hosts Alyce and Laura are* bringing 50 Shades of SLAY to celebrate 5 years of Force Toast! Nothing to recap in this episode so it’s just us running through news and goofing off for an hour It’s the 5-Year Afferversarvy of Force Toast! All the oppalance of a cosapolitan podcast! Hop aboard the Caravan of Corrections for a history les…

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Ep 110: Rescue People Party 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In Episode 110, hosts Alyce and Laura turn their tiaras into brooches on this almost-avernersary episode! We open with a game that’s kinda like Guess Who meets Balderdash Shout out to listener Stephanie this week, thank you for the Ko-Fi! Btw, if YOU'd like to support Force Toast, you can do that here! Let’s discuss the trailer for The Bad Batch se…

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Peruvian Horse Hockey: The SWCA Podcast Episode 125 1:27:18

1+ y ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Gather round the fire to hear a harrowing tale of authentic rarities , clear fakes, questionable fakes, false identities and "tricycle sales." Plus a charity auction!By [email protected]

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Paploopalooza: The LOST SWCA Podcast Episode 124 1:24:07

1+ y ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Somehow, Skye never uploaded this episode before the unofficial hiatus. So, here it is...the FINAL show in this enhanced format.Table of Contents:I'm not going to listen to this again, so I dunno, just listen to the thing.By [email protected]

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Riding the Winds of Change, ft. Jenny Vick, HDR 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

Co-host Corinne Lytle Bonine joins the podcast as we feature Jenny Vick, West Coast Offshore Wind Lead for HDR. As an established environmental consultant, Jenny has over 18 years of environmental and project management experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents for a wide range of marine and coastal projects, including renewable energy, substati…

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Ep 109: The Tiredest 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

A big special happy holiday thank you to Jane for the Ko-FIIIII! In Episode 109, hosts Alyce and Laura are* the oldest they’ve ever been in their whole lives but they’re ringing in 2024 as WINNERS… at least according to some people. Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Those Game of Thrones guys had to go! (via THR, LRM) We’re getting a new Star Wars movie soon! Yay!…

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Ep 108: Tingle Jingle Bells 1:14:00

1+ y ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In Episode 108, hosts Alyce and Laura close out* 2023 with holiday cranberry drinkies, dead brain cells and pronouncing names correctly sometimes. Alyce is home for Christmas. Let the cup runneth over with neighborhood drama, she’s spilling the hometown tea! Orin-ge you glad we found the joke Alyce was talking about in Episode 107? Adam Driver spea…

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CEQA Series: Considerations for Commercial Development, ft. Andrew Saba, Stockdale Capital Partners 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

31:40

This episode is a feature in our CEQA Series where I'm joined by co-host, Corinne Lytle Bonine and we feature Andrew Saba, Managing Director at Stockdale Capital Partners. Andrew is responsible for asset management with a focus on healthcare real estate at Stockdale Capital Partners – a real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles. Andrew discu…

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CEQA Series: VMT Mitigation in California, ft. Tim Haile, Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Meghan Macias, EPD Solutions. 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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This episode is a feature in our CEQA Series; our host Konnie Dobreva speaks with guests Tim Haile, Executive Director at Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Meghan Macias, Director of Technical Services at EPD Solutions Konnie, Meghan, and Tim discuss the impacts of SB 743 on VMT mitigation and TDM programs designed to reduce emission…

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Ep 107: Like, Decapitation 1:33:41

1+ y ago1:33:41

1:33:41

Our High Republic favorites are serving new looks and it’s giving Soccer Mom/Dad in a Pacific Northwest Depression Den… but we’re here for it anyway! In Episode 107, hosts Alyce and Laura do* a silly little Life Day recording and discuss Maybe Movies News and The High Republic Phase 3! Rejoice, the SAG-AFTRA strike has ended! If Taika’s recent comm…

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Ep 106: Eaten by Nature 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

This episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild’s fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. S…

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