Best First Voyage At Sea Podcasts (2025)

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Vows and Voyages | Golden Hour 32:25

1d ago32:25

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into more of your questions! We kick things off by recapping this week’s episode of “Paradise.” Then, we begin our advice portion with the question of the day: What advice do you have for long-term couples who met really young and suddenly get the urge to explore? Next, we tackle your questions--are you allowed …

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Brian: From Corvettes to Feathers! 32:24

2d ago32:24

32:24

Today we have Brian from “Bachelor in Paradise” making his debut appearance! With all the drama over his love triangle with Zoe and Parisa, plus rising tensions with Jeremy, there’s so much for us to discuss. We kick things off by going all the way back to Jenn’s season. He tells us all about the Corvette drama with Jeremy, his Night 1 experience, …

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Back on Land | Golden Hour 30:20

3d ago30:20

30:20

Today on “Golden Hour,” Kathy and Susan are back from vacation and are here to answer your questions! We kick things off with a chat about their cruise besties, who they’ll be seeing next summer. Then, we dive into our advice portion, starting with the question of the day: How did you handle arguing with a partner and realizing midway that you’re w…

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The Adriatic: A Civil War Era Ship Uncovered 52:17

4d ago52:17

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In 1864, the American packet ship Adriatic was on voyage from London to New York when it was captured and burned by the notorious Confederate raider CSS Tennessee. The passengers and crew were taken prisoner, but the ship fell out of memory. In 2016, Captains John Noonan and John Bricker, and their team of divers discovered the old sailing vessel, …

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Jill’s Last Cheeseburger 37:09

4d ago37:09

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Jill Chin from this season of “Paradise”! Sadly, we saw Jill self-eliminate this week, so she’s giving us her “Paradise” tell all. We kick things off with her pre-“Paradise” breakup and what made her say yes to this season. Then, we get into her entire journey on the beach from start to finish, especia…

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All Kinds of ‘Paradise’! | Golden Hour 46:50

8d ago46:50

46:50

Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re giving you another Friday Fan Questions episode at sea! The ladies are in Istanbul, and they have lots to catch us up on. We kick things off by recapping this week’s episode of “Paradise.” Kathy shares her thoughts on what went down, including things she learned for the first time while watching it back. Then, we dive …

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Kat’s ‘Deading It’ 32:52

9d ago32:52

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re back with Kat Izzo to chat about this week’s episode of “Paradise”! We kick things off with the inside scoop from her on all things day one. She tells us who piqued her interest pre-Dale and what the vibes were like during those early moments. Then, we get into her journey with Dale so far; she takes through all the hig…

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Kathy & Susan at Sea! | Golden Hour 37:49

10d ago37:49

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Today on “Golden Hour,” Kathy and Susan are answering your questions about their cruise vacation! They’re diving into many topics, and we kick things off with the question of the day: What is it like intermixing age groups while on vacation? Then, we get into their cruise updates. We hear all about their adventures in Athens and what’s to come on t…

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Flotsam & Jetsam: Artifacts, Stories, and Conspiracies of the Morro Castle 1:09:17

11d ago1:09:17

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Rich chats with Deb Whitcraft, of the New Jersey Maritime Museum, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the Morro Castle. https://njmaritimemuseum.org/ This bonus Flotsam & Jetsam episode is available for everyone. To hear more, please subscribe to the Officer's Club on Patreon, or subscribe to the Into…

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Jonathon’s ‘Paradise’ Ebbs and Flows 30:53

11d ago30:53

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Jonathon Johnson to chat all about his “Paradise” journey! We kick things off by learning all about his long-anticipated beach debut, from hearing the news at Jenn’s “Men Tell All” to finally arriving in “Paradise”! Did he date anyone prior to coming on? Then, we get into everything we’ve seen so far o…

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Paradise Tea and Clayton’s Updates! | Golden Hour 42:14

15d ago42:14

42:14

Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re talking all things “Paradise” AND sitting down with former Bachelor Clayton Echard! We kick things off by recapping this season of “Paradise” so far, Kathy dishes on her first day there and gives us all her hot takes. We even get to know ALL the tea behind her big secret. Then, we get started with Clayton touching base…

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Zoe’s Final Rose 24:07

16d ago24:07

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Zoe for a bonus episode! Sadly, her “Paradise” journey has come to an end, so she’s dishing on everything that went down before she left the beach. We get her POV on her relationship with Brian from start to finish. She also reveals what the love triangle with Parisa was like in real time. Plus, we cha…

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April: Our ‘Paradise’ Fairy Godmother! 32:55

17d ago32:55

32:55

Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with our first Golden “Paradise” contestant, April! We met April on Gerry’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and now we’re getting all her updates! We kick things off by getting into the ASKN drama and how she found her way back to her Golden Girls; we love mended friendships! Then, April tells us all about…

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The Inferno of the Morro Castle 53:54

18d ago53:54

53:54

The Morro Castle shipwreck of 1934 was a tragic maritime disaster involving a luxury passenger liner operated by the Ward Line. On September 8, 1934, while en route from Havana to New York, the ship caught fire off the coast of New Jersey near Asbury Park, resulting in the deaths of 137 passengers and crew. The fire, which was later suspected to be…

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Justin Glaze: Triangle of Roses 39:01

18d ago39:01

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Justin Glaze! Justin is here to tell us all about this crazy week in “Paradise” and what his perspective was. We jump right in, kicking off the episode with his relationship and breakup with Susie. He tells us how things came to be and what that breakup looked like, including the timeline. Then, he tel…

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Young Insecurities | Golden Hour 32:57

22d ago32:57

32:57

Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into more of your questions before our ladies set sail on their bestie cruise! We got so many write-ins about plastic surgery, worrisome desires among young women, and much more, so we had to dish out our advice before the big trip! We kick things off by addressing some online chatter Kathy and Susan have heard:…

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Lexi’s Back for Love! 31:10

23d ago31:10

31:10

Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Lexi from Joey’s season and our brand-new season of “Paradise”! She’s here to dish on everything from her choice to go on the show to her decision at this week’s Rose Ceremony and everything in between! We kick things off with all the pre-“Paradise” updates. We chat about her matchmaking business, her …

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Advice and Updates with Joan & Chock! | Golden Hour 33:41

24d ago33:41

33:41

Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re with Golden couple Joan and Chock! We kick off the episode with a girl chat between Kathy, Susan, and Joan. Joan shares all the updates about her and Chock, including what’s next for her! Then, we bring Chock in and the four Goldens dish out some great advice to our listeners. They dive into a question from one of our …

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Jess Is a Hot Commodity! 40:36

25d ago40:36

40:36

Today on “Happy Hour,” we have our very first guest from the new “Bachelor in Paradise” season: Jess Edwards! “Paradise” is officially underway and we are getting all the tea from Jess. We kick off the episode learning everything about her, from her journey to Joey’s season to her road to the beach. Then, we get into the iconic premiere of “Paradis…

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Discovering the Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario 52:59

25d ago52:59

52:59

In 2025, a team of eight students, scientists, and engineers from the University of Rhode Island conducted the first survey of known shipwrecks in the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Using URI’s new, state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle, named “Rhody”, the student-led team documented 17 shipwrecks. Having embarked from Oswego, New Yor…

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Kat Izzo's Paradise Comeback! 31:47

1M ago31:47

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Today on Happy Hour, we're sitting down with the Paradise alum Kat Izzo! Kat is returning to the beach and we have lots to discuss with her! We kick off today's episode getting into how the decision to run back Paradise came to be. She then gets into the details of her last journey and the fallout from her former engagement. What really happened be…

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Passion Projects and Cheap Dates with Rachel Nance! | Golden Hour 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re catching up with Rachel Nance from Joey’s season! Rachel is GLOWING, and she’s giving us all the tea on this very happy chapter of her life. We kick off the episode getting into her current passion project, and she tells us all about her artistic process and what’s to come. Then, we dive into her dating updates--does R…

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Sam M.'s Shot At Redemption! 29:57

1M ago29:57

29:57

Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with Sam M. from Jenn's season and Season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise! Sam M. is making his first ever podcast appearance and he’s getting into everything “Bachelor” and more! We kick off the episode getting into his “Bachelorette” experience; he tells us what he thinks went wrong on Jenn’s season, his relat…

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Mental Health Matters | Golden Hour 36:30

1M ago36:30

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re tackling a big topic in this Fan Questions episode — mental health. We kick things off with Kathy’s thoughts on mental health as she taps into her experience of losing her husband. Next, we get into the question of the day: What has it been like seeing the world evolve on this topic and how did you manage your mental h…

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Dale Moss Is Back for Love! 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Today on “Happy Hour,” we have the legendary Dale Moss on! Dale’s back in the Bachelor world for another shot at love, and we have lots to discuss. We get into the journey that led him to find love again, including past relationships, breakups, and what he’s looking for this time around. He also gives us the rundown on how his “Paradise” decision c…

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Strange Situations | Golden Hour 31:19

1M ago31:19

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into more of your fan questions, and these are some bizarre situations! We kick off the episode with the question of the day: Have you or a friend ever gone through a breakup that was just plain weird? Then, we dive into your what the fans have been asking--from uncomfortable trips to a valentine gone wrong, we’…

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Jesse Palmer: Frogs, Meatballs, and Love on the Beach 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re sitting down with the one and only Jesse Palmer to discuss all things “Paradise” with the iconic host giving us the inside scoop on the brand-new iteration of the fan favorite series. We kick things off with a food recap from Joe and Serena’s trip to Canada, if you’re looking for recs, Jesse has ’em all! Then, we get in…

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King Henry VIII's Lost Warship: The Mary Rose 47:00

1M ago47:00

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The Mary Rose was a warship of the Tudor era of the English monarchy, built in 1510 during the reign of King Henry VIII. The hulking ship was the king's favorite for many years, until it inexplicably sank in Portsmouth Harbour in 1545 as it sailed out to meet the invading French fleet. Over 400 years later, the Mary Rose was raised and its artifact…

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Shifting Dynamics | Golden Hour 27:13

1M ago27:13

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re answering more of your fan questions, and this episode is all about relationship dynamics. We kick things off with the question of the day: Have you ever experienced a shift in relationship dynamics due to external circumstances? Then, we move into our fan questions! Today’s listeners want to know what to do when trave…

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Listener Appreciation Week: The Wreck That Crashed the Stock Market 8:16

1M ago8:16

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Listener Appreciation Week Day 5 When the SS Central America sank off the coast of South Carolina in 1857, it went down with millions of dollars worth of gold from California. The loss of the badly needed gold caused a run on the banks, and a financial crisis called the Panic of 1857. As a thank you to all Shipwreck and Sea Dogs listeners, I am bri…

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Wells Adams: Buckle Up for ‘Paradise’! 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Today on “Happy Hour,” we are sitting down with everyone’s favorite bartender, Wells Adams! Wells is here to dive into all things “Paradise,” from reminiscing with Joe and Serena to giving us a sneak peek at “Paradise” 2.0. First we get the deets on Joe and Wells’ recent golf trip with some other Bachelor Nation alums: Did anyone win big in Vegas? …

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Listener Appreciation Week: The Pourquoi Pas and Roald Amundsen 5:18

1M ago5:18

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Listener Appreciation Week Day 4 Renowned French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot explored the polar regions for many years aboard his ship, the Pourquoi Pas. When fellow explorer Roald Amundsen's plane went missing in 1928, Charcot joined the search for the Norwegian. Amundsen himself was searching for the crashed Italian airship, Italia, and its ca…

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Chaotic In-Laws | Golden Hour 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

Today on Golden Hour, we're diving into more of your questions, and they're all about in-laws! We kick things off with the question of the day: how did you handle meeting your child's first serious partner? We also dive into parenting your child through heartbreak, dating, and more. Then, we get into our fan questions--our listeners are struggling …

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Listener Appreciation Week: The Toilet That Sank a German U-Boat 10:23

2M ago10:23

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Listener Appreciation Week, Day 3 During World War 2, the Germans captured several Dutch submarines, which included an experimental air venting device. The Germans put this to use, and used it on board some of their own U-boats. This led to the creation of a high-pressure, deepwater toilet waste system, and things did not quite go as planned. As a …

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Hannah Brown: Popping Bottles and Spreading Love! 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

Today on Happy Hour, we are sitting down with Paradise’s newest addition: Hannah Brown and the Bachelor Nation star breaks down everything going on in her world. We kick off the episode getting into all her exciting travel, starting off with her Bachelorette party! Then, we get into her new book and what Bachelor experience she pulled from during h…

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Listener Appreciation Week: The Top Secret Mission That Found the Titanic 6:43

2M ago6:43

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Listener Appreciation Week, Day 2 Renowned ocean explorer Robert Ballard found the legendary Titanic in 1985, but it was a top-secret mission sponsored by the U.S. Navy that allowed Ballard to make his discovery. As a thank you to all Shipwreck and Sea Dogs listeners, I am bringing you a bonus mini-episode each day this week. As another bonus, all …

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Listener Appreciation Week: Heroes of Two Shipwrecks 7:09

2M ago7:09

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Listener Appreciation Week, Day 1: Heroes of Two Shipwrecks Musicians Moss and Tracy Hills survived the sinking of the Greek cruise ship Oceanos in 1991, and then the Italian ship Achille Lauro in 1994. During both sinkings, the married couple stepped up and provided leadership and assistance to the passengers, and were critical to rescue efforts. …

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Be Firm but Fair | Golden Hour 37:14

2M ago37:14

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re getting into more of your questions! We kick things off with our question of the day: Have you ever gotten tough love from someone? Kathy and Susan give their answers as they reflect on tough love and parenting. Then, we jump into your questions, and our advice is all about the balance of firmness and fairness. We disc…

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Zach & Kaity: Meant to Be — Part 2 24:18

2M ago24:18

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re diving right back into part two of our exclusive sit-down with newlyweds Zach and Kaity! We kick off with a big question: Is Austin forever for them? Then, we jump back to the wedding day, getting all the beautiful little details. From Zach’s 007-style tux to Kaity’s magical earrings formerly worn by First Lady Michelle…

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Announcement: Listener Appreciation Week 2025! 6:28

2M ago6:28

6:28

Announcing the first ever Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Listener Appreciation Week! From June 16 - 20, 2025 a bonus mini-episode will be published each day as a special thank you to listeners. June 16: The Heroes of Two Shipwrecks June 17: The Top Secret Mission That Found the Titanic June 18: The Toilet That Sunk a German U-Boat June 19: The Pourquoi Pa…

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EXCLUSIVE: Zach & Kaity Happily Ever After — Part 1 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

Today on “Happy Hour,” we have very exciting news: Zach and Kaity are MARRIED! The “Bachelor” success story secretly tied the knot and they’re here for part one of an exclusive sit-down to give us all the details! We kick off the episode by jumping right into the big day: How’d it all come together? Were there any bumps along the way? Then, we get …

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Female Power | Golden Hour 40:12

2M ago40:12

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into your questions and they’re all about tapping in to your female power! We kick off the episode with our question of the day: What do girls nights look like for you now, and how have they changed over the years? Then, we dive into your questions! Whether you’re a widow looking to get back out there for a no-s…

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Meet the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Cast with Kay Brown! 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re diving into the “Bachelor in Paradise” Season 10 cast with Kay Brown from “The Betchelor” podcast! For the first time, Kay will be seeing the official cast announcement and is giving us all her thoughts on the first singles hitting the beach. We kick off today’s episode chatting about her experience seeing the new “Para…

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The Audacity! | Golden Hour 44:31

2M ago44:31

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into some of our fan questions! We kick off the episode asking-- When was a time you were backstabbed by someone close to you and how did you move on? Then, we’re diving into today’s questions, and we can’t help but wonder: Where do people get the audacity?! Our listeners are experiencing all sorts of betrayal, …

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Twin Chaos and Triple Dates — ‘Bachelor Pad’ 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

Today on “Happy Hour,” Joe and Serena are diving back into “Bachelor Pad” to recap Episode 2! Things are getting heated and romantic, so there’s a lot to cover. We kick off the episode with the Rose Ceremony aftermath from Episode 1. We get into the chaos among the twins, including their shocking cameos on another reality show. Then we chat about t…

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Saying the Hard Part | Golden Hour 26:47

2M ago26:47

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into your questions! We kick things off with our question of the day: What did you learn about yourself from your last relationship or fling? This definitely got the tears flowing! Next, we touch on some tough conversations. How do you mend a broken sisterhood after years of being compared? Am I considering chil…

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Joan & Chock: Broadway, Apartments & Love! 35:00

2M ago35:00

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re catching up with our Golden lovebirds Joan and Chock! They have many fun updates for us and we’re diving into all of them. They tell us all about their journey apartment hunting in New York City, including when we can expect an exciting update from them. We also get the rundown on wedding planning and why they’ve put a …

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The Bounty Mutiny - Part 2 42:41

2M ago42:41

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William Bligh makes his miraculous voyage to Timor in the small launch, and Fletcher Christian and his fellow mutineers take the Bounty to the uninhabited Pitcairn Island. Meanwhile, 16 of the Bounty crew remain on Tahiti and are captured by Captain Edward Edwards of HMS Pandora. The Pandora itself wrecks on the Great Barrier Reef, killing 31 crew …

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Break the Cycle | Golden Hour 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Today on “Golden Hour,” we’re diving into more of your questions and helping you break some toxic cycles! We kick off with our question of the day: What’s a bad habit you’ve kicked and how did you do it? Then, we get into your questions! Whether it’s constantly going back to an ex or taking on your parents’ toxic traits, you asked and we’re here to…

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Reality TV and the Realness of Parenting with Kevin & Astrid! 40:33

2M ago40:33

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Today on “Happy Hour,” we have beloved Bachelor Nation couple Kevin and Astrid joining us! We’re diving right into all their updates, and we kick it off by chatting about their two kids. Kevin opens up about their recent CPR scare with one of their children, including how sharing their story helped save a fan’s little one! They also get into their …

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