Stories from chlidhood to adulthood we travel through time with Tony as he reminisces through the people and memories that touched him the most.
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Tune in as we talk about the glory days of Professional Wrestling and Rock n Roll
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80s and 90s Pop Culture
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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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On this episode Tony is joined by his life long best friend Alton, the guys talk about first meeting and their crazy middle school and high school stories. The guys discuss going to California and much more on THE DATE IS FUZZY!!! Send us a textBy Tony Benge
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On this episode Tony remembers his Mother on her Birthday! Tony talks some of his favorite birthday parties and much more on THE DATE IS FUZZY!! Send us a textBy Tony Benge
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On this weeks episode, Tony talks about the time he and his cousins made their Grandmother faint when they threw a toy snake on her. Tony also talks about the time he wrestled with Jake the Snake Roberts, all this and much more on THE DATE IS FUZZY! Send us a textBy Tony Benge
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In this episode, Tony Benge shares his life story, detailing his journey from a small town in North Carolina to becoming a professional wrestler. He reflects on his childhood dreams, the influences that shaped his aspirations, and the challenges he faced along the way. Tony emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and the support of loved …
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Welcome to The Date is Fuzzy , this podcast will be me telling funny childhood and adulthood stories of my life. Send us a textBy Tony
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The Resurgence of Star Power in Wrestling
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1:22:55In this episode of the Benge Show, host Tony Benge interviews his former wrestling manager, Bobby Lee. They reminisce about their time in the wrestling industry, their favorite matches, and the impact wrestling has had on their lives. They also discuss the importance of family and the sacrifices they made for their wrestling careers. Tony reflects …
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In this episode of the BengeBuster Show, host Tony Benge is joined by his wrestling colleague and friend, Matt Houston. They discuss their history in wrestling, the upcoming Chair City Clash11 event, and the impact of wrestling on their lives. They reminisce about their early days in the wrestling business, memorable matches, and the camaraderie am…
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The world's only time traveler finally reveals his secrets. "The Toynbee Convector" © 1983 by Ray Bradbury Content advisory: suicideBy Stitcher
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A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton…
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"She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos
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38:33Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com. And find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and mark your…
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"When the Apples are Ripe" by Diane Oliver
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44:59A young boy puzzles over the behavior of his mysterious elderly neighbor, his parents, and his older brother, a budding civil rights activist. This story appears in the collection entitled NEIGHBORS AND OTHER STORIES by Diane Oliver, published by Grove Press. Content advisory: racial slur, racismBy Stitcher
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On a long mission to search for a new home planet, an outfitter tries to protect the crewmembers' lives. But can she protect herself from the inevitable loss and heartbreak? This story first appeared in Uncanny Magazine. For more from the author, check out anamariacurtis.com. Content advisory: pandemic, death…
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"The Appropriation of Cultures" by Percival Everett
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33:44A young Black musician is heckled by a group of white fraternity brothers, asking him to play "Dixie." His response surprises everyone, including himself. This story appears in the collection DAMNED IF I DO, published by Graywolf Press.By Stitcher
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"The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars" by Anna Zumbro
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43:34A young woman must decide her future: planting seeds and forging civilization on Mars, or caretaking for future generations on Earth. This story originally appeared in Cast of Wonders. Find more from the author at annazumbro.com. Content advisory: climate change and ecological collapseBy Stitcher
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"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea
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39:13The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the collection THE WATER MUSEUM. Find more from the author at luisurrea.com. Content advisory: sexism, sexual harassmentBy Stitcher
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"The World Wasn't Ready for You" by Justin C. Key
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57:50An exploration of the depth of a father's love, and his attempts to keep his son happy, healthy and safe in a world rife with racism and violence. This story appears in Justin C. Key's collection THE WORLD WASN'T READY FOR YOU. Content advisory: death, police brutalityBy Stitcher
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"Quarropts Can't Dance" by Rodrigo Culagovski
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33:29A human street performer breaks out his boombox for an unauthorized and unwelcome performance on Planet Drx. For more from the author, visit https://culagovski.net. Content advisory: references to ecocideBy Stitcher
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"Folk Hero Motifs in Tales Told by the Dead" by KT Bryski
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46:00A trickster storyteller brings camaraderie and hope to the land of the dead. Find more from the author at ktbryski.com. Content advisory: Death and dying; references to the death of a childBy Stitcher
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A scientist explores (and transcends) the limitations of the human body, using her daughter as a test subject. This story was first published by Tor.com. Find more from the author at www.taraisabellaburton.com. Content advisory: DeathBy Stitcher
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LeVar Burton Reads is back with all-new episodes starting February 20th, but if you don't want to wait, you can get a taste right here! Look out for stories from Rebecca Makkai, Luis Alberto Urrea, Justin C. Key and more. We think 13 might be our lucky number...By Stitcher
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On this episode Tony and Brad are joined by Brad's wife Jennifer and they discuss some of the not so greatest movies, music and shows of 1991By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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Atlas Obscura presents: Mafra Palace Library Bats
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15:18We champion the work of librarians at LeVar Burton Reads, not least because they preserve books and maintain archives of important information for generations to come. Today, we’re sharing a story from our friends over at Atlas Obscura. They'll introduce you to an altogether different species of librarians: The Mafra Palace Library Bats, who make s…
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On this episode Tony & Brad talk all things 1991, from movies , music and all things in between!By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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on this episode Tony & Brad discuss 1990!! The guys discuss , movies, music, and so much more!!! All this and much more on THAT TOTALLY RAD SHOW!!!By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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A 99% Invisible / LeVar Burton Crossover!
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49:23If you’ve been listening to LeVar's new podcast Sound Detectives, you know there's something irresistible about a missing sound. That’s why we teamed up with our friends at 99% Invisible to tell the story of the first music streaming service, a 200-ton instrument called the Telharmonium whose sound has been lost to history. 99% Invisible is a podca…
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Adrift in a mysterious time and place, and with the ground roiling and churning beneath their feet, a brother and sister try to return home to 1970s London. Find more from the author at atgreenblatt.com.By Stitcher
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On this episode Tony & Brad talk about the best year of the 80s 1989!! The guys discuss the biggest movies, music, fads and more, all this on THAT TOTALLY RAD SHOW!!!By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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A mysterious pub draws in lost souls on Christmas Eve. This story appears in the author's collection ADD CYANIDE TO TASTE: A COLLECTION OF DARK TALES WITH CULINARY TWISTS.By Stitcher
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"The Pilgrim and the Angel" by E. Lily Yu
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41:34An angel surprises a humble coffee shop owner in Cairo. This story appears in E. Lily Yu's collection JEWEL BOX, published by Erewhon Books.By Stitcher
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On this episode Tony and Brad take you back to 1988!! The guys talk movies, music and all things that were cool back in the day on THAT TOTALLY RAD SHOW!!!By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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Immersive Remix: "The Takeback Tango" by Rebecca Roanhorse
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41:49A teenage thief embarks on a mission to reclaim her people's sacred treasures. First published in A UNIVERSE OF WISHES in 2020 in the United States by Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, New York. Find more from Rebecca at www.rebeccaroanhorse.com.…
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Enjoy more LeVar, more Detective Hunch, and more Audie with Episode #2 of LeVar's new podcast, SOUND DETECTIVES! SOUND DETECTIVES is a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. In this episode, the Sound Swindler is still at large, and LeVar is anxious for help…
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Get ready to step back in time, two friends Tony & Brad take you back to 1987, hear the guys talk about their favorite movies, music, and so much more on THAT TOTALLY RAD SHOW!!!!!By Tony Benge & Brad Hann
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"Galaxy Girl and the November Monstrosity" by Aleksandra Hill
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44:12A superhero returns home for Thanksgiving. Find more from Aleksandra Hill at aleksandrahill.com and khoreomag.com.By Stitcher
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LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a di…
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"The Many Taste Grooves of the Chang Family" by Allison King
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35:35Siblings try to jog their ailing father's memory through his sense of taste. They discover that as much as he's lost -- he's retained his sense of humor. Find more from the author at www.allisonjking.com. Content advisory: person living with dementiaBy Stitcher
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A robot "sin eater" is called to perform a vital service for the last human on earth. This story appears in the author's collection, entitled RAGGED MAPS. Content advisory: violence, deathBy Stitcher
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A chain-smoking psychic is ready to retire, but first, she's got to see one last client. Find more from the author at www.bradley-sides.com. Content advisory: reference to child deathBy Stitcher
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On this episode Tony and Chris reunite and discuss topics like the possibility of one more Ric Flair match, the recap of the Boogie Man Jam. all this and much more on THE BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!!!By Tony Benge
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"The Clockmaker and His Daughter" by Tobi Ogundiran
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45:09A story about the bond between father and daughter, cities both big and small, clocks, trees, and hope in a society designed to squash all hope. Find more from the author at www.tobiogundiran.com. Content advisory: violence, deathBy Stitcher
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On this edition Tony sits down with West Potter to discuss all the history of the famous Ric Flair Starrcade '83 robe!! Hear all the details of when the robe was made and how it was damaged in Japan!! All this and much more on THE BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!! https://www.facebook.com/bengebustershow https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=ric%20flair%27s%20st…
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A young magician is given the opportunity to learn real magic, but it comes with consequences. This story appears in Sarah Pinsker's collection LOST PLACES, published by Small Beer Press. Content advisory: brief sexual referenceBy Stitcher
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Knick-knacks are tagged, life choices are interrogated, and secrets are revealed after the family matriarch passes away. This story appears in Shannon Sanders' collection COMPANY, published by Graywolf Press. Content advisory: mentions deathBy Stitcher
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Neighborhood kids help a curmudgeonly old man with a family curse. This story appears in The Essential Peter S. Beagle: Volume 2. For more of Peter S. Beagle's work, visit https://beagleverse.com. Content advisory: mentions deathBy Stitcher
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The sole survivor of a pandemic must determine the true intentions of a robot who arrives to save her. This story appears in RECLAIM THE STARS: 17 TALES ACROSS REALMS AND SPACE. For more of Lilliam Rivera's work, visit www.lilliamrivera.com. Content advisory: mentions illness and deathBy Stitcher
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On this episode Tony & Chris break down the WWE/UFC Merger!!! The guys discuss the huge event Wrestlecade and NAWA's Boogie Jam '23, all this and much more on the BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!!! https://www.facebook.com/bengebustershow/ nawa.ticketleap.com/boogie-man-jam-23/ https://www.wrestlecade.com/By Tony Benge
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LeVar Burton Reads is back September 19th! We've got stories from Peter S. Beagle, Sarah Pinsker, Tobi Ogundiran and more. It's good to be back, y'all.By Stitcher
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On this episode, Tony talks with Kamikazi Konrad on his career. The guys talk , training, bumps, injuries,addictions and ribs! Kamikazi talks what wrestling means to him and how it gave him a new look on life, all this and much more on THE BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!!By Tony Benge
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On this episode Tony talks with Bill Wright on the exciting app to revolutionize getting bookings and all aspects of pro wrestling OVERDRIVER!!!! Tony and Bill discuss how the app is gonna work and who can benefit from it, the guys tell some funny road stories and much more on this edition of THE BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!!!…
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On this episode Tony & Chris are back!!! The guys talk summer, music, wrestling, and they talk the legacy of The Legendary Iron Shiek!! All this and much more on THE BENGEBUSTER SHOW!!By Tony Benge
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