Best Steve Walton Podcasts (2025)

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131 - The Past Times with Jen Kober 1:00:56

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Jen Kober Download CashApp and use code Dollop SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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What would a feminist utopia look like? 54:13

10h ago54:13

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What would religion, work, sex or technology look like if we lived in a truly feminist world? In a perfect world would the messy stuff make the cut? Or would stuff that makes us human be left in the real world? Join two big thinkers who unpack it all as they build their own feminist utopia in this episode of Big Ideas. This was a live philosophy ev…

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Rainy Day Detour: Alien Romulus with Midday Movies 24:08

5d ago24:08

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Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Midday Musings – Alien: Romulus Review We’re thrilled to feature an episode from Midday Musings with Stephen & Laura, one of our fellow shows in the Umbrella Podcast Collective! In this episode, Stephen and Laura break down the brand-new Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe). This movie fol…

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Dark tourism, death, design, and the macabre — should some places stay untouched? 57:19

1d ago57:19

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Dark tourism is increasingly popular. Sites of suffering like old gaols, asylums, orphanages hold a certain allure. Can we honour their dark heart and histories, whilst also re-imagining their future? Should some 'traumascapes' be left untouched so the scars of the past are never forgotten, or can we turn them into happier settings with sensitivity…

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690 - The Baseball Fight 1:00:56

5d ago1:00:56

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine 1984 baseball brawl between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Helix Sleep Download CashApp and use code DollopBy All Things Comedy

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Is language power? With American linguist John McWhorter 54:08

2d ago54:08

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Language is always evolving, and reflecting back to us our society, politics and identity. From profanity, to personal pronouns, to the politics of translation and cultural appropriation, why do we use the words we do? This event was recorded at the University of Sydney. Speakers John McWhorterAssociate Professor of English and Comparative Literatu…

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Hard new world — our post-American future, with Hugh White and Allan Behm 52:56

3d ago52:56

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Under Donald Trump's second presidency, America's retreat from global leadership has been swift and erratic. With Russia's war in Ukraine still raging on Europe's doorstep, and China and India on the move, how is the international rules based order being reshaped? And how should Australia position itself in this dangerous, volatile, hard new world?…

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130 - The Past Times with Luke Simmons 58:18

8d ago58:18

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Ryan Dalton SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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From Ecuador to Michigan: Jose Alvarado's Journey 1:12:28

9d ago1:12:28

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Send us a text Jose Alvarado's remarkable life journey spans continents, cultures, and challenges that have forged him into a man with powerful wisdom to share. Born in Ecuador in 1957, Jose's childhood transformed when his mother moved the family to New York City seeking better opportunities. The stark transition from playing in South American jun…

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Finding Purpose After Service: Steve Conaway's Journey 1:09:52

9d ago1:09:52

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Send us a text Some of life's most significant opportunities emerge from our greatest setbacks. Steve Conaway's journey from Air Force service to successful entrepreneurship proves this in remarkable fashion. When Steve enlisted in 1968, he sought education and skills through Air Force service. After training as an air traffic controller, he was de…

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131 - The Past Times with Ryan Dalton 1:04:01

9d ago1:04:01

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Ryan Dalton SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Leading with Faith – A Conversation with Bart Day 40:45

10d ago40:45

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In this special episode of The Grace Place Wellness Podcast, hosts Tom and Greg welcome Rev. Bart Day, President and CEO of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). With a rich background of LCMS leadership experience, Bart brings a wealth of insight and heart to the conversation. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, leadership, wellness…

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Baby boycott — the fertility crisis and the big decision 53:28

11d ago53:28

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When you enter your childbearing years, it can feel like everyone from the treasurer, your mum, and probably your Instagram reels really wants you to have a kid. But is it the right decision? Few women escape this conundrum of modern family-making, and unfortunately there is no easy or simple answer. But in this talk presented by the Sydney Opera H…

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77. Fire In The Sky: The Travis Walton Incident 1:20:34

12d ago1:20:34

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He vanished in a beam of light. When he came back, he said he’d been taken aboard a UFO. And that was just the beginning. In 1975, 22-year-old logger Travis Walton disappeared without a trace after a terrifying encounter with a UFO in the forests near Snowflake, Arizona. When he reappeared five days later, confused and frightened, he claimed he'd b…

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Love your gut — understanding the microbiome 51:09

12d ago51:09

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Are fermented foods really good for us? Do antibiotics destroy our gut flora? And have you heard about poo transplants? Our gut is teeming with trillions of microbial cells, and we are learning more all the time about how this affects everything from our digestion, to immunity, to mental health. So crack open your kombucha, because these leading re…

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Adapt or collapse — can we meet the moment of environmental peril 53:41

13d ago53:41

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Do humans really have what it takes to change our lives – our world – to arrest climate collapse?It might be the defining question we face as a society, and the panellists from this WOMADelaide Festival discussion are throwing everything they’ve got at this intractable issue, drawing on knowledge from the oldest continuing culture in the world and …

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689 - Larry Craig - live 1:32:57

12d ago1:32:57

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Idaho Senator Larry Craig. Recorded live in Boise, Idaho. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Nutrafol - Code: TheDollop Mint MobileBy All Things Comedy

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Kate McClymont on the complete insanity of investigative journalism 56:56

14d ago56:56

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Murderers, fraudsters, mobsters, dodgy doctors, and corrupt politicians. Kate McClymont has exposed all manner of shady characters, and lives to tell the tale. Here, she reveals some of the perils of investigative journalism over her career, and what she sees are the threats and promises for its future. The 2025 Brian Johns Lecture, in partnership …

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The second coming of quantum — the next scientific revolution is here 54:43

18d ago54:43

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There are some leaps in science and technology that change everything. Scientists say we’re living through the second quantum revolution, so we're going deep into the quantum world with leaders at the forefront of this field. If you think quantum is all about computers think again – like how could this vast science help female athletes reach their …

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Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific Northwest – The McMinnville UFO Photos 55:43

19d ago55:43

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Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Presents: Mysterious Pacific Northwest – The McMinnville UFO Photos As part of our Summer of Saucers celebration this June, we’re featuring an episode from Mysterious Pacific Northwest, one of our sister shows in the Umbrella Podcast Collective! In this episode, they explore the captivating story of the McMinnville UFO photog…

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The past is a foreign country — Santilla Chingaipe, Sita Sargeant, Steve Vizard with Natasha Mitchell 57:51

19d ago57:51

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When Santilla Chingaipe stumbled on the names of enslaved Africans who arrived on the First Fleet in 1788 she couldn't look away. For Steve Vizard, an argument with his adult kids lead him to the battlefields of Gallipoli. When Sita Sargeant threw a mattress in a car and drove around Australia, what hidden herstories did she unearth?At school, the …

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688 - Pinball - live 1:35:14

19d ago1:35:14

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the scourge known as pinball in Seattle SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Nutrafol - Code: TheDollop Rocketmoney Squarespace - use code: Dollop PXGBy All Things Comedy

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Will American democracy survive the Dark Enlightenment? Sarah Churchwell on Gone with the Wind and the roots of extremism 54:47

20d ago54:47

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Sarah Churchwell takes you on a gripping and confronting journey into America's recent past to explain its extraordinary present, starting with dark story at the heart of that American classic Gone with the Wind. Knowledge lies at the heart of a healthy democracy, and its many custodians include libraries, universities, cultural institutions, and a…

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We are the evidence — empowering change in Indigenous Australia 1:00:31

20d ago1:00:31

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In 2017, the Uluru Statement called for Voice, Treaty and Truth as a roadmap to reconciliation. With the Voice defeated, what is the path now to meaningful reform that will improve the lives of Indigenous Australians? From the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, to Victoria's truth-telling Yoorook Justice Commission, two Indigenous leaders argue…

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129 - The Past Times with Gianmarco Soresi 1:05:29

22d ago1:05:29

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Gianmarco Soresi Download CashApp and use code Dollop SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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From Bangalore to Balmain – Padma Raman’s lifelong advocacy for women and girls 54:39

24d ago54:39

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The racism and resilience Padma Raman’s parents experienced lit a social justice fire in her early on. She landed on the sunny shores of Sydney in the 1980s and watched both her parents face racism and discrimination seeking work. She’s gone on to dedicate her career to making the world a better place for women and girls. It’s taken her to the hall…

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76. Sparky's Revenge-Maury Island Episode Part 3 28:07

26d ago28:07

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In this final installment of our three-part conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and legend-level storyteller Steve Edmiston, we’re diving deep into the most unhinged festival in the Pacific Northwest: the Men In Black Birthday Bash! We cover: 👽 The wild origin story of the bash 🐶 The heroic tale of Sparky the Dog and the upcoming disc dog tourname…

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Fashion's fails — we can fix its toxic legacy! Kit Willow, Natasha Mitchell, and guests 58:10

25d ago58:10

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Australians have a hardcore addiction to fast fashion. That means dyes in our waterways, microplastics in our bodies, and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of textiles dumped in landfill. Fashionista or not, do you feel powerless to change an industry dominated by global fashion giants making giant profits? Meet four passionate crusaders with fashion…

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From College to Navy: Michael Spayde's Journey 1:28:11

26d ago1:28:11

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Send us a text In this candid and insightful conversation, Michael Spayde takes us through his remarkable journey from 1970s "country kid" to accomplished Navy veteran. Unlike many who enlist straight out of high school, Michael's path was anything but traditional—attending college, working civilian jobs, and finally joining the Navy Reserves at 28…

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Warren Ellis on why he bought a Sumatran wildlife sanctuary — with Justin Kurzel and Zan Rowe 54:06

26d ago54:06

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Warren Ellis is best known as the charismatic violinist with legendary Australian instrumental rock trio Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Justin Kurzel's new documentary Ellis Park is a both portrait of Ellis as he comes to terms with his Ballarat childhood, and a film about the devastating impacts of wildlife trafficking, and why Ellis…

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687 - Larry Sullivan - Live 1:10:17

26d ago1:10:17

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Oregon bad boy Larry Sullivan. Recorded live in Portland SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Hydrow - Code: Dollop Hims Chubbies - Code: Dollop Download CashApp and use code DollopBy All Things Comedy

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To infinity – who's in charge of outer space? 46:56

27d ago46:56

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How do nations work together to control access to our vast universe, negotiate who gets what resources, or even who gets to set up new colonies on far away planets? And how do we ensure that we don’t just export earthly conflicts on take-off? ‘Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy’ is a talk from the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Af…

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Batsquatch with the Short Pour Podcast 43:19

30d ago43:19

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What do you get when you mix craft beer, cryptids, and a whole lot of laughs? Shea from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes joins the Short Pour Podcast to drink Rogue Brewing’s Batsquatch IPA and unravel the juicy mysteries behind the legendary Bat Squatch. In this episode, Shea crashes the Short Pour Podcast to sip Batsquatch IPA and dive headfirst into Pacif…

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128 - The Past Times with Andrea More 1:01:18

30d ago1:01:18

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Andrea More SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Introducing: Next We Have with Gareth Reynolds 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

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Check out Gareth’s new podcast Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!By All Things Comedy

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Being Jewish after the destruction of Gaza — with Peter Beinart and Sarah Schwartz 55:06

1M ago55:06

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What's happening in Gaza is horrifying and shocking. As the world watches on, how are different Jewish communities reckoning with a war being waged in their name by Israel, against Hamas and the Palestinian people? This event was recorded at The Wheeler Centre on 27 May 2025 in partnership with the Jewish Council of Australia. Speakers Peter Beinar…

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From Drill Weekends to Disability: Susan McCain's Path Through Military and Civilian Life 1:34:16

1M ago1:34:16

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Send us a text In this deeply personal conversation, Susan McCain takes us on a journey through her life as a Michigan Army National Guard combat medic, special education teacher, and eventually, a proud advocate for women veterans. Born in Mount Clemens in 1962, Susan's path was shaped early by her brother Curtis who had Down syndrome—inspiring a …

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75. The First X-File: UFOs & FBI in 1947-Part 2 featuring Steve Edmiston 59:07

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The Maury Island Incident wasn’t just a weird UFO story — it was the first X-File, complete with FBI agents, bomber crashes, and shadowy Men in Black. In Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker and historian Steve Edmiston, Shea and Jody pull you deep into the tangled webs of the Maury Island mystery. Why did J. Edgar Hoover take personal interes…

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We asked for workers and got people — inside the temporary visa scheme putting food on your plate 1:06:04

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A workforce we rarely hear about, lives in limbo, and stories from the coalface. From economic gains and cultural exchanges to exploitation and absconding, what are the successes and problems of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme? Who picks and processes those yummy strawberries you're about to put in your shopping trolley, or the …

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The unbearable intimacy of voicing someone’s words — with Forced Entertainment 1:00:01

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Words can mean everything, or nothing at all: it all depends on how they're delivered. This relationship between writer, script, actor and audience creates a particular tension that lies at the heart of performance. Who gives meaning to the words, interprets the creative material, who holds the power? This is a lecture, but not as you know it, by m…

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686 - Felix The Cat 1:24:08

1M ago1:24:08

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Pat Sullivan and his cartoon cat, Felix. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Helix Sleep Squarespace - use code: DollopBy All Things Comedy

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100 Years of Hard Work, Service, and Love: the Story of Louis Tippit, Jr. 44:42

1M ago44:42

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Send us a text The remarkable century-long journey of Louis Tippit Jr. unfolds through vivid storytelling that transports listeners from the hardscrabble poverty of Depression-era Missouri to the Pacific battlefronts of World War II and beyond. Born in a cypress log house with no electricity in 1925, Louis shares how his early life was defined by g…

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How can church history help preachers & ministry leaders? A special episode on preaching & history 51:08

1M ago51:08

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In this special episode, guest host Dr. Kyle Dieleman, Associate Professor of Theology & History at Dordt University, gathers a panel of preachers and historians to explore how Church history can help us see the work of God in the long history of God's people, which can help preachers and churches better understand and proclaim the work of God in u…

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Gina Chick on what dark nights of the soul can teach us about life and living 55:06

1M ago55:06

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Gina Chick made her name as the inaugural winner of Alone Australia, but her story begins a long time before that. It involves unimaginable hardship, death grief, illness and injury. How has she learnt to sit with all that life has thrown at her, and remain joyful and true to herself, in the face of adversity? This event was recorded at the Athenae…

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Bonus: Steve Edmiston on combat storytelling 11:59

1M ago11:59

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A little behind the scenes bonus conversation we had with filmmaker and Maury Island expert Steve Edmiston. We chat about skepticism, how we create history, and the art of combat storytelling! Make sure to enter to win tickets to the Men In Black Birthday Bash, happening in Des Moines WA the weekend of June 20th! www.rainydayrabbitholes.com Find ou…

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127 - The Past Times with Miles Gray 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and sports talking person and host of the podcast The Daily Zeitgeist and 420 Day Fiancé SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Finding Your Path: Andy Usborne's Journey Through Service and Beyond 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

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Send us a text The winding path from military service to civilian success often reveals surprising connections. In this captivating conversation, Navy veteran Andy Usborne shares how his service aboard the USS Mobile transformed both the ship and his future career prospects. Growing up as one of six brothers in rural New York, Andy was surrounded b…

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Safe at home – who profits when you’re afraid of your neighbours? 54:04

1M ago54:04

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Your personal safety is big business, so much so that it’s given rise to “security capitalism”, a phenomenon where attempts to buy personal safety shape the world around us. As security becomes just another status symbol, do these gadgets make us safer or do they create a whole new list of anxieties – a self-fulfilling prophecy of perceived threat …

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74. Maury Island Incident with Steve Edmiston 50:25

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✨ UFOs, Men in Black, and Maury Island Mysteries (with Steve Edmiston) | Part 1 ✨ Summary: In this first episode of a three-part series, Shea and Jody sit down with filmmaker, lawyer, and UFO expert Steve Edmiston to uncover the wild story behind the Maury Island Incident — the Pacific Northwest’s own UFO conspiracy that helped birth the Men in Bla…

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The ghosts are here — Tasma Walton, Darren Rix, Craig Cormick, Anthony Sharwood with Natasha Mitchell 56:43

1M ago56:43

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The ghost people arrived by boat. They never left. But the stories of first encounters and what came next live large, 250 years later, in First Nations families and communities. An ambitious journey to reclaim the names and stories disappeared by Captain James Cook, but never lost. A deeply personal excavation of herstories and the women wrenched f…

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