An Eragon re-read podcast! Join three intrepid young adventurers as we re-read through the entire Inheritance Cycle!
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its ninth season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, inviting listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-c ...
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Tales of Ezmeer is a full-cast, audio drama podcast in the genre of epic fantasy. Great for family listening - rated PG for some scary situations.
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ADHD After Dark is the unfiltered podcast where a group of hilarious dudes with ADHD gather to talk about anything and everything that comes to mind. Brace yourself for an explicit and comedic rollercoaster ride, as we dive into the depths of randomness, pushing the boundaries of humor and edginess. In each episode, we unleash our unapologetic, off-the-cuff banter, sharing outrageous stories, wild adventures, and side-splitting anecdotes that will keep you laughing throughout the night. No t ...
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If X is being a mythical badass. We solve for X. Believe it or not, there's more to life than money, women, and Instagram bullshit. Listen here for all things scientifically approached entrepreneurship, personal growth, and overall up-the-f$ck leveling yourself. Attracting grounded, wicked smart, mission-driven 7 and 8-figure business owners. Psychedelics may or may not be involved. Brought to you by your co-hosts Scott Conway and Brian Comstock. Scott: sales/lead generation expert with www. ...
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Are you ready to be converted to living a gardening life? Each week, join Carol Michel and Dee Nash, both passionate gardeners, authors, and long-time bloggers, as they chat over the garden fence about flowers, veggies, and all the best dirt on gardening. Carol and Dee have the audacity to call themselves gardenangelists, evangelists for gardening, and want everyone to dig in the dirt, sow a few seeds, and enjoy the simple pleasures and even a few pitfalls of a gardening life. If you are rea ...
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Indie Brand Builder: how to build a successful business online
Dan Chadney: Creative entrepreneur, Online Business and SEO Expert, Blogger
Each week we interview successful entrepreneurs and industry experts while reflecting on our own experience building e-commerce brands. Topics include selling consumer products wholesale, SEO, e-commerce, marketing, and business management. Whether you’re just getting started in developing a consumer product-based brand, or are looking to build an existing brand, you’ll find a ton of useful, actionable information both in the podcast and at indiebrandbuilder.com.
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A bi-weekly podcast on all manner of magic, occultism, and folklore, from learned traditions of grimoires and astrology to the folkways of traditional witchcraft and herbalism around the globe. Hosted by Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key of the "With Cunning & Command" blog, bringing you all the same passionate exposition with far more mischief and devilry! Every two weeks, we bring you a folkloric deep-dive into an element of traditional magic to better enrich your knowledge base, a practicum on mag ...
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Welcome! You've reached the home of the Arcade Castle Podcast, a podcast that looks a little at video games, a little at board games, and those things that got a little bit of both. While most podcasts tend to look at the latest and greatest, we have opted for a far darker path through the sprawling realms of digital and analog games. For lying between these two genres is a pile of games few dare to play, games that often defy categorization. Bizarre chimeric creations and licensed games abo ...
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Iron Fist After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Netflix's Iron Fist. Show Summary: When Danny Rand was 10-years old, he survived a mysterious plane crash that claimed the lives of his extremely wealthy parents. Rescued by warrior monks, Danny grew up in the of city of K'un-Lun, where he endured harsh conditions, but also trained to be a fierce warrior. Years later, Danny returns home to New York, where he wants to reconnect with his past and take his rightful place at his fami ...
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A podcast for wild souls who want to live with open eyes and an enlivened heart. The world needs dangerous wisdom, and our education system functions primarily to keep us away from it—to stop us from taking the journey into the mystery and magic of the world. Because of this, we have achieved a catastrophic level of confusion, anxiety, and ignorance—with boatloads of tame wisdom, false wisdom, and self-help nonsense that only adds to the challenges we face. The path of wisdom—the path of won ...
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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J is for Johnny-Jump-Ups and Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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48:46Send us a text Dee and Carol continue gardening through the alphabet with the letter J. For more details, links, and pictures, check out our weekly newsletter. Dee's presentation on ticks with Sharon Forsyth - YouTube Jack-in-the-pulpit info from MIssouri Botanical Garden Info about bamboo shoots The Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee Jones (Amazon Link) …
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6 Things I Wish I'd Done Sooner (Conversation)
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1:04:20Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes I discuss six things I wish I'd done sooner in life, tell you about my 32nd birthday and discuss some books and films I've enjoyed recently. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sooner for the full transcript. List of books: Butter by Asako Yuzuki Invisible Cities by Italo…
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Gandalf worries that the dragon Sauron might use with terrible effect; Sara worries that the bad jokes Alan might use with terrible effect. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our longer-than-expected look into The Quest of Erebor from Unfinished Tales, as a sidebar to our walk through Appendix A III on Durin’s Folk. …
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S4 E7: Goose Wars: When Wildlife Fights Back
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1:07:58Send us a text A simple encounter with an aggressive goose at a collision center parking lot spirals into the workplace conspiracy theory of the year. When our host defends himself with a plastic car part, he has no idea he's starting what his coworkers will soon dub a wildlife vendetta. The next day, bees mysteriously appear at the workplace, foll…
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Send us a text Dee and Carol are gardening through the alphabet, and today focused on the letter I. For more info and links, subscribe to and read our free newsletter. A few links: American Iris Society Schreiner's Iris Gardens documentary on YouTube. Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica Wa…
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Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old fisherman sits by the sea, waiting for fish to come. He has seen the world change hugely through his life. But today, something different is waiting in the water: something monstrous. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Return for the full transcript. Get episodes wi…
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A deep dive into Tolkien’s oldest stories about the Dwarves uncovers all sorts of interesting details, as Alan hands the reins of the PPP to Sara for her expertise on the Dwarves. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we explore the origin, awakening, culture, and language of Tolkien’s Dwarves as we take a sidebar into several v…
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Key and Sfinga reminisce on the essentials of their practices and what it means to return to the basics. In addition to musing on what exactly the physical needs of their spiritual traditions are, they go over what a healthy dose of minimalism can do to revitalize connections to spirits and confidence in one's sorcery.…
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H is for Hollyhocks, Helenium, Heuchera, and Heirloom Vegetables
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52:40Send us a text Carol and Dee continued gardening through the alphabet with the letter H. For more info and links, check out our free newsletter: Links: Carol's Interview for Thursday Garden Chat with Garden Masterclass on YouTube Helenium 'Monheim Beauty' Heuchera americana On the bookshelf: The Lost Orchid: A Story of Victorian Plunder & Obsession…
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They say that Gandalf is wise and knows more than any other of what goes on in the world; they say Alan can sometimes do math. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our team in Appendix A III to The Lord of the Rings, on Durin’s Folk. Thorin is too proud to beg, Gandalf begins to worry about Smaug and Sauron becoming…
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G is for Geraniums, Geum, Garlic and Green Beans
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59:06Send us a text Dee and Carol continue gardening through the alphabet with the letter G. For more info, check out our weekly newsletter. It's free! Links: Supertunia® Honey™ - Petunia hybrid | Proven Winners Dee's blog posts on pelargoniums: here and here. Geum triflorum, prairie smoke The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves (Amazon link) On the book…
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Today's episode is a rerun of an older story. Before we get into the story, I talk about my religious experiences during Easter. St George is a famous mythical figure throughout Europe. Most versions of his story involve him fighting and killing a dragon who is causing problems in a city. But in my version, things are bit... smellier. Go to EasySt…
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369 – Party Like it’s (Third Age) 1999
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1:47:37Thráin escapes the Balrog in Moria and establishes Erebor; Sara can’t escape Alan and the PPP quite yet, despite her best efforts. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin a five-part look at the Dwarves, starting with two episodes on Appendix A III to The Lord of the Rings on Durin’s Folk. Durin the Deathless lived a very…
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Austin Fuller of Bane X Bramble joins the gang for a discussion on how to act calmly when attacked, as well as how to move in justice on both the defensive and offensive sides. B. Key gets possessed by the spirit of Jeff Goldblum the Karcist (summoning Guland from the Grimorium Verum), Austin and Sfinga channel J.D. Vance meeting the pope, and ever…
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S4 E6: Toes Out, Phones Down: We Almost Made a Feet Finder Account
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1:12:52Send us a text What began as a cigarette intervention quickly spiraled into one of our wildest episodes yet. When we calculated that Murky spends over $14,500 annually on cigarettes, we hatched a plan to release his phone number one digit at a time until he cuts back—but that was just the beginning of our journey down the rabbit hole. The conversat…
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Guess Who's Moving to China? (Conversation)
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39:36I discuss my upcoming move to Ningbo, China, as well as full moon drumming circles and shamanistic journeying. It's a travel around the world, both physically and spiritually! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/China for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! …
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After a long reign as King, Aragorn finally takes his rest, and a great beauty was revealed in him; after a season of the PPP, Alan takes a week off, and… well, the comparison ends there. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for an unexpected episode as we conclude the now three-part discussion of The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen fro…
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F is for Forsythia, Ferns, Fennel, and Fava Beans
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48:21Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about forsythia shrubs, ferns, fennel, fava beans and a lovely new book. For more info and links, check out our weekly newsletter. Links: The stand up dandelion weeder from Groot Pow Little Dibby for seed pricking Fennel seeds from Burpee Fava beans from TrueLeaf Market On the bookshelf: The Generosity of Plants: S…
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Why is the weather in March so changeable? Well, it's all to do with wine and a very angry lady from Bulgaria... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/March for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Vineyard, …
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De Duivelbanner van Overijssel joins the crew again for a lighthearted discussion of the spirits, implements, and rites of the heart of the home: the kitchen. From attack sorcery to fertility magic and all the various beings that patron the workings of the hearth, the the gang walk each other through some of the most notable negotiations they've we…
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After years away doing errantry, Aragorn returns to Rivendell, looking like an Elf-lord. After a week away doing a few errands, Alan returns to the Common Room, looking much the same. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for the second of three episodes on The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen from Appendix A of The Lord Of the Rings. Ara…
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E is for Echinacea and Edamame and Everything Starts With Soil
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1:07:18Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about flowers and veggies that start with "E", plus a new book on soil. For more info and links, check out our free weekly newsletter. A few links: All-America Echinacea selections All-America Elephant Ear Royal Hawaiian selection All-America Eggplants selections On the bookshelf: Start with Soil: Simple Steps fo…
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Gilraen’s mom and dad have differing opinions on whether she should marry Arathorn; Alan and Sara just have differing opinions. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin a two-part series — which rapidly becomes three parts — on The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen as the PPP returns to Appendix A in The Lord Of the Rings. Aragorn…
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D Is for Is There a Dragon in Your Garden?
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52:24Send us a text Dee and Carol are back with another episode in their alphabet series, talking about dahlias, dianthus, dill, dragons and more. For more info and links, check out our free newsletter. You can also see us on YouTube. A few links: American Dahlia Society Dragonfly Peppers, an All-American Selection from 2022 Dragon' Tail radishes from B…
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Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter. Traditionally, during Lent, Christians fast or give something up. In today's episode, I talk about giving up sugar, plus give some tips on how best to use flashcards to learn vocabulary. Vocabulary: Give something up, Lent, Ramadan, Abstain, Hold someone accountable, Hojicha, Taste buds, Crave, Vain, Spring…
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Salt leads a discussion on the definitions, differences, and contentious scholarly boundaries between amulets and talismans across various traditions in translation. In addition to chatting creation, activation, and use, the gang explores the immense diversity of magical technologies involving ensouled and empowered phylacteries, charms, counterspe…
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It’s time to come into the Common Room with The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we answer listener questions again in our 30th Questions After Nightfall! From the necessity of real-world physics to whose brooch did Bombadil find; from Fëanor’s favorite games to Thingol’s quite-appropriate guilt, our listeners always bring their A g…
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Send us a text Dee and Carol pause their alphabetical episodes to talk about how to live a relaxed gardening life. For more details, links, and pictures, check out our free newsletter. On the bookshelf: Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels by Molly Williams and Jessica Roux by (Amazon link) Dirt: Wassailing to the trees in e…
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Banksy | The World's Most Famous Anonymous Artist (English Learning for Curious Minds)
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25:05Hello, my Lovely Learners! Today we have an episode from English Learning for Curious Minds with Alastair Budge. You might remember last year we did an episode together where we wrote a story, A Visitor from Chilly Bottom, which you can listen to here: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/Chilly/ Banksy is one of the most famous modern British artists …
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Join the Tolkien fandom and community — along with The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark — for the PPP’s 10th annual Tolkien Reading Day, observed every March 25 in honor of the destruction of the Ring and the downfall of Barad-dûr. This year’s theme, as chosen by the Tolkien Society, is Fellowship and Community — and not only do we have som…
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S4 E5: Holy Sh*t, Is That a Ghost Child or Just Burger King Gas?
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58:26Send us a text Buckle up for a journey through the chaotic, unfiltered minds of friends who leave no topic unexplored. This episode showcases the beautiful randomness of ADHD conversations as we bounce from dungeon crawling to digestive disasters without missing a beat. We kick things off with tales from our D&D campaign, where character developmen…
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Derrick Jensen on Postmodernism and His First European Tour
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1:12:40Writer Derrick Jensen joins us to discuss politics, ecology, and philosophy.By nikos patedakis
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C is for Cleome, Centaurea, Catnip and Cabbages
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56:52Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about cleome, carnations, catnip and cabbages, along with a new book on vegetable gardening, and more. For all the details, check out our free newsletter. A few links: Cleome Sparkler Blush F1,and Pink Queen, two All-America Selections On the Bookshelf: High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening: Practical Tips fo…
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Adrian wants to write, but he can never concentrate. He tries waking up early before work, but he always just goes back to bed. Finally, he decides to start napping, but the results aren't what he expects... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Dream for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Suppor…
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363 – Til You Find Your… Ancient & Military Historian?
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2:32:23The Man of the West bids farewell to The Nerd of the Rings, as they welcome everyone’s favorite ancient and military historian back to the PPP: Dr. Bret Devereaux, author of A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry returns to answer an absurd number of questions that Alan and Matt have come up with from their last ten episodes. We get our 40k reference…
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The Dragon, Wolf, and Owl tackle the ins and outs of keeping your home spiritually refreshed. In addition to covering some simple staples for each kind of room, basic omen divination for when something is off, and discrete ways to elevate the vibe while living with roommates, the gang also considers the importance of managing the ambient dead—espec…
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B is for Bergenia, Brunnera, Bibb Lettuce, and Other Gardening Topics
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1:08:53Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about flowers and vegetables that start with the letter "B", a new book on foraging mushrooms, and more. For complete information and more links, check out our free newsletter. A few links: Baby's Breath - Gypsophilia 'Gypsy Rose Pink,' an AAS Winner Brunnera 'Jack Frost' from Proven Winners Bergenia 'Miss Piggy' f…
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The Marshals of the Mark faithfully serve the King by leading their trained Riders in battle; Matt faithfully serves Alan by… well, we’re still figuring that one out. Join The Man of the West and The Nerd of the Rings as they dive into the inner workings of Rohan’s command structure in our final episode on The Battles of the Fords of Isen from Unfi…
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Send us a text What happens when drug dealers have a violent disagreement at a sex party in the same London mansion where Bonnie Blue set her 1,000+ encounter record? That's just one of many bizarre tangents we explore in this wildly unpredictable episode. Starting with a narrow escape from law enforcement involving a stolen-then-recovered vehicle,…
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A is for Alyssum, Agastache, Artichokes & a Bunch of Other Topics
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1:04:58Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about alyssum, Agastache, artichokes, a new book, Gardening to the Max, and crown bees. Then they side-dressed it all with a few other books and topics. Links: Alyssum seeds at True Leaf Market Agastache 'Golden Jubilee' at Select Seeds Agastache foeniculum info from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Artichokes f…
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Life, Love and Learning Japanese (Conversation)
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38:49I catch you all up on what I've been up to recently. There's a bit of philosophy, some dating, and some very manic studying for Japanese. Plus a bit of history! Ever wanted to know about Britain's most infamous king? Now you can! All that and more in today's free-wheeling conversational episode. Content warning: this episode has some mild swearing …
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