Best Iowa City Music Podcasts (2025)

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The Rise of Pope Leo XIV and His Role in the Culture Wars 29:00

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Go to a Church You Can’t Understand! 1:36:00

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We start season seven off with by urging you to attend a [Orthodox] church you can't understand. Co-host Jim has realized he wasted 15 years of spiritual progress waiting for a local parish to be served in English. He traveled The Balkans enjoying all kinds of church services he couldn't understand a word of during early May & this dovetails with F…

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UFC VEGAS 107 BETTING PREVIEW 52:35

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Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code BACKFIST. That’s code BACKFIST for new customers to get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours.Don't miss the PFL action all year long on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka You can find every episode …

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Supreme Court Reviewing ACA Preventative Care, Toxic Masculinity, Salome and The Greatest Genitalation 1:02:16

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This week spring has sprung while Erin is in Vancouver, Bryan gives us a review of Salome at The Met, and we ponder whether the "Gen" in Gen X, and Gen Z is referring to private parts. Bryan informs us about the pending Supreme Court case of mandated coverage for preventative care which could affect access to PrEP, STI testing and cancer screenings…

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159. Lil' Local Roundup (Blaster, God's Hand, Nonnie Parry) 36:51

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Get along little doggies, this time Dan and Erik talk about some short little local records from Blaster, God's Hand and Nonnie Parry. We also talk about Rock being dead (again) and Erik goes the heck off on cry-baby Youtube Gen-X music influencers.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Ep 69 | Dr. James Byrne | Radiation Oncologist at UIHC 55:43

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With Iowa ranking 2nd highest for cancer rates in the country, it’s important to have access to the specialized treatment of physicians like Dr. James Byrne, a Radiation Oncologist at UIHC. Join Gary and Dr. Byrne on this new episode as they discuss his UIHC’s unique cancer treatment methods, new innovations being found through cancer research, how…

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What a fun and exciting episode of Talking About Radio. We had a guest host, the entertaining, polished and veteran broadcaster Elizabeth Grattan, who switched scripts with me. I was her guest on this ... 1:07:47

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Send us a text This podcast episode is Talking About Radio with, yours truly, John Leslie…with guest host Elizabeth Grattan. I recently had the opportunity to interview Elizabeth on a previous episode about her career in the industry and we decided it might be interesting to flip the script and the result is an entertaining and insightful look into…

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Comprehensive Look at the Red Scare and Its Resonance in Today's Politics 29:00

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Clay Risen, author of Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America, discusses key elements of this era--The Hollywood 10, censorship of books and movies, those affected, including actor Sterling Hayden and Robert Oppenheimer--as well as the national landscape that provoked the conspirator style of politics, unsung heroes, an…

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Jon Jones Continues To DUCK Tom Aspinall 44:53

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0:00 Intro4:00 Ali vs Big Ev8:58 Jon Jones DUCKING12:00 Dana not promoting Bud-Canelo15:20 PFL20:00 UFC Vegas 106 28:00 Dricus v Khamzat35:00 Yair vs Volk and other rumorsGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visi…

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Vermont's S.28, Montana's SB99, GLAAD's Social Media Safety Index, The Good Dumbwaiter and Suspension Bridges 51:23

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This week Bryan reminisces about his family's (now closed) Italian restaurant in El Paso, and Erin gets in a fight with a Russian man at a Vancouver suspension bridge. Erin shares some good news with Vermont passing S.28 shoring up the state's shield laws for abortion medication and healthcare, plus Montana's striking down of SB 99 which would have…

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Brian Wilson is a hoot. If you missed this entertaining episode last December, with one of New York's most celebrated morning show talents, we have this summer rerun for you. 1:18:55

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Send us a text In honor of the memorial day weekend Z-morning Zoo special with Ross Brittain and Brian Wilson, we are re-running this entertaining episode of Talking About radio featuring the ever talented Brian Wilson. It aired December 14, 2024 and if you missed it or would like to hear it again, I am pleased to air this entertaining episode of T…

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Dateline Recap: Deadly Omission 34:20

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Surprise! We're giving you one of our favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Dateline Season 33, Episode 5. Condos. Condominiums. Jade earrings. Full purses. Count how many times we say the victim's sister's name in this recap. A murder unearths an unsolved mystery from years earlier; as the connection between the two cases becomes clear…

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Chael Sonnen And Daniel Cormier Interview 35:26

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Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier stopped by the Barstool Sports office to discuss all the things happening in the MMA world before the new season of The Ultimate Fighter premieres Tuesday May 27th!Download the Gametime app today and use code BACKFIST for $20 off your first purchase. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify …

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Acclaimed Broadcaster Lon Helton Talks Country Music--"The Music of America" 29:00

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Lon Helton, host of Country Countdown USA, Country Music Hall of Famemember and 12-time winner of the CMA National Broadcast Personality ofthe Year, talks about country music's impact on American culture, hiscareer, memorable interviews, and some of the misconceptions aboutcountry music.By Robin Johnson

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158. Walker, Texas Sushi (Steröid - Chainmail Commandos) 29:38

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Chainmail Commandos by Steröid. We also talk about food and Walker, Texas Ranger. Big surprise.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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UFC VEGAS 106 BETTING PREVIEW 1:05:05

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Boise and Salt Lake City Pride Flags, At-Home Pap-Smear, European Jet Lag and Canadian Cell Phone 1:01:09

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Erin is looking for the best baked goods in Vancouver and jet lagged Bryan is back from his European vacation with Mother and Father Safi. Bryan explains how Salt Lake City and Boise have adopted Pride flags as official city flags in a work around with this year’s new Republican bans. Erin shares how the FDA has approved the first at-home tool that…

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Ep 68 | Ryan Faul | Junge Ford North Liberty | General Manager 51:47

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From discussing electric vehicles to how tariffs may affect the auto industry, join Gary as he talks with Ryan Faul - General Manager of Junge Ford North Liberty. #cedarrapids #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #podcast #solon #tiffin #local #podcasts #podcastingBy Watts Group

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Key to Labour Comeback in Britain and Advice for US Democrats: Listen to Working Class Voters 29:00

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Patrick Maguire, political columnist for The Times and co-author of Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer, talks about the comebackof the Labour party from historic lows, the role of "The Irishman" in researching and analyzing working class voters, the rise of Keir Starmer, results from Starmer's landslide victory, advice for Democrats l…

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UFC 315 BETTING PREVIEW 57:30

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Best of the Vault Vol. 4 54:52

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We'll be back next week with a new ep, but to hold you over we've got more of the best from the Vault! Bryan's one man show Hair I Am, Yarn Tethers, Big Teeth Small Mouth, and interviews with our friends Kulap Vilaysack and Karen Kilgariff! For this week's bonus This New Thing We're Doing! visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener…

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157. Golden Tank Warriors (Honningbarna - Soft Spot) 28:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Soft Spot by the band Honningbarna. We also talk about skeleton horses.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Lessons From Across the Pond on How Democrats Can Recover? 29:00

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Deborah Mattinson, British opinion research expert and author of two books on the Labour Party, talks about how the Labour Party rebounded after election losses, its challenges with "Red Wall" voters who aresimilar to the Midwest electorate, including the QC region, lessons for Democrats, and much more.…

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156. Invasive Food Speices (The Open Flames - Same Time Next Year) 30:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the new record Same Time Next Year by The Open Flames. We also talk about burritos, like the whole time. BurritosBy Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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"RadioElizabeth" is Elizabeth Grattan and she is among the best voice talents in America today. Elizabeth joins John Leslie on this episode of Talking About Radio. We had lots of fun. 1:05:16

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Send us a text All you have to do is listen to Elizabeth for five minutes to hear high quality that she puts in her voice tracking, imaging, voice overs and everything else that she says professionally. She stumbled onto the moniker RadioElizabeth by accident and it not only stuck by has served her well in her profession. She is also a talented wri…

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UFC IOWA BETTING PREVIEW 34:10

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Best of the Vault Vol. 3 45:45

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We're off this week but have compiled some of our best bits from the vault! Get ready for an unfortunate hotel experience we had while on tour, Pizza Horse, and interviews with our friends Pete Zias and Sam Pancake! For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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155. Local Round Up 8! (Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong, Moscow Puzzles) 44:28

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This week we talk about records from Iowa artists Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about space, Hell and our hometown, which I think might actually all be the same place.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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John Mellencamp: Music That Explores the Complexities and Contractions of Human Life "Looking Out My Window" 29:00

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David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour, talks abouthow Mellencamp's roots in southern Indiana influenced his music, hissongs that most influenced American culture, the impact of his family onsome of his most famous hits, his politics ("blue guy in a red state")but how his music also challenges the left's disconnect from ordinary…

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UFC Kansas City Betting Preview 46:36

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For Women Scotland, Alabama Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills, Whistler and iMessage Hearts 58:08

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Recorded pre-Easter and pre-Pope dying, Erin is on her way to Whistler in Canada for a long weekend and Bryan is worried about whether his iMessage reaction to a straight man was sending the wrong signal. Erin shares news out of the UK where the TERF organization For Women Scotland won a court ruling defining a woman by biological sex. Bryan tells …

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Erin Murphy: Governor Reynolds Surprise Decision Upends Iowa Political Landscape 29:00

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Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette, talks about Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds decision not to seek reelection, her future and legacy, the possible nominees from both parties, possible Democratic resurgence in 2025 special elections, and Sen. Chuck Grassley's seat which is up in 2028.By Robin Johnson

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Air Force Defies Trump, The SAVE Act, Sally Jesse Raphael and 700th Surprise! 1:00:41

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We've joined The 700 Club! Who'd have thought when we started in 2011 that we'd be in this dystopian nightmare 14 years later?! For this momentous occasion we take a virtual tour of icon Sally Jesse Raphael's $6.5 million dollar mansion that's up for sale, and get surprised with well wishes from our friends and past guests! Bryan shares how the Uni…

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154. Even Paloozas, Get Lucky Sometimes (The Elephant March - Greetings from Hypnagogia) 30:11

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This time Dan go on at some length about the great new record Greetings from Hypnagogia from The Elephant March. Also, we talk about some other stuff and come off as the old cranks we really are.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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WHO IS NEXT FOR PADDY? YAIR DUCKING DIEGO! ISLAM DUCKING ILIA! UFC 314 FALLOUT 48:29

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0:00 Intro1:40 Robbie's night at UFC 31420:10 Dave's moment with Trump25:30 UFC 314 FALLOUT43:00 PFL Week 3 PreviewGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21…

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UFC 314 RECAP 30:06

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0:00 Volk returns to glory6:45 Paddy The Baddy is FOR REAL12:05 Yair dominated Pitbull17:10 Jean Silva is SPECIAL19:46 Dominick Reyes is back on top22:44 Rest Of The Card!GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visi…

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Porter: Trump Tariff Policy Creates Leverage to Accomplish Other Administration Priorities 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Richard Porter, a former Republican National Committee member fromIllinois, discusses President Trump's tariff policy, its connection toother administration economic initiatives, national securityimplications, the national conditions that led to the tariffs, and muchmore.By Robin Johnson

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Personalities, Formats and Radio Stations. They come and they go. The tears and heartbreak: This is a special editions of Talking About Radio With John Leslie 47:15

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Send us a text A retrospective on the birth, life and end of radio stations, their formats and their personalities. The tears, the anger and the heartbreak not only in the station but from their audience as well. You'll hear actual audio of stations big and small who met their early end. This is the most comprehensive report of its kind anywhere on…

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Georgia Woman Arrested After Miscarriage, California Rejects Trans Athlete Ban, Aunt Selfies and Slinkies 56:14

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This week we're sharing our airline hacks for all you Southwest Early Birds! Bryan is back from El Paso with stories about his silent gym experience and helping an aunt take selfies. Erin discusses Selina Maria Chandler-Scott's arrest after suffering a miscarriage in Georgia, plus how state reps are using the incident to make a case against abortio…

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153. Jello Bea Arthur (Chelsea Wolfe-She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She) 35:17

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She by Chelsea Wolfe. We also talk about Mission Creek again, Saved By The Bell, Neil Diamond, Big Ten Tacos, Walker Texas Ranger, Fozzie Bear, Downtown Julie Brown and Inspector Gadget, but we forget to talk about what music we have been listening to this week.…

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UFC 314 BETTING PREVIEW 1:05:41

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0:00 Apex BLUES & Evloev vs Pico20:30 Cornole/Cowan, Gore/Silva, Muradji/Raposo 27:44 Dumas/Oleksiejczuk, Elkins/Erosa, Miller/Hooper36:40 Virna/Yan, Woodson/Ige, Reyes/Krylov44:00 Mitchell/Silva, Yair/Pitbull51:50 Chandler/Paddy57:23 Volk/Diego 1:02:55 PFL Tournament Week 2 PreviewTry your first month of BlueChew FREE. Visit https://BlueChew.com f…

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Generational "Revolution" Coming on Capitol Hill 29:00

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Abby Livingston, congressional correspondent for Puck News, talks about the Democrats' Identity Crisis, the Trump agenda, the GOP firewall in Congress, impacts of DOGE and tariffs, AOC, Texas politics, and much more.By Robin Johnson

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UFC VEGAS 105 BETTNIG PREVIEW 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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0:00 Intro3:50 New Fights Announced15:58 UFC movies/AI rankings?32:00 Demopoulus/Alencar, Henry/Falcao, Loma/Nunes36:40 McKee/Frunza, Belbita/Barbosa, Grant/Santos, Osburne/Gurule, 43:45 Valentin/Finney, GM3/Tavares, Nzechukwu/Buday, Romious/Lee 51:15 Sabatini/Brito, Emmett/MurphyDownload the Gametime app today and use code BACKFIST for $20 off you…

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What Then Shall We Do? 26:13

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The fifth Sunday of Lent, the veneration of St Mary of Egypt, is the subject of this season finale episode. Saint Mary did not leave us with insightful writings. Saint Mary left us with an exemplary life we can strive to emulate. Yet, we have almost no details about how she lived her day to day life & we couldn't emulate it anyway because we don't …

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Utah Bans Pride Flags, Exploding Voter Gender Gap, Pill Nightmares and Thomas Kinkade 1:01:20

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This week Erin is taking advantage of Canada's socialized medicine with pills that are going to give her nightmares, and is pulled over by the VPD AGAIN! We go on a deep dive on Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, and Bryan recalls the making of his album Heels. Bryan advises us about which states are passing legislation against displaying Pride flag…

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152. We're Goin' Surfin' (Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward - Pure Candy) 30:45

2M ago30:45

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Pure Candy by Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward. We also talk about Weezer a little, but most of the episode really is about the Pure Candy Record.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Why Are We Here? 29:17

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The Fourth Sunday of Lent, The Veneration of St John Cassian, is the subject of this week's episode. Jim reflects on the core beliefs which come even before details about The Trinity, The Incarnation, The Virgin Birth, The Death, Resurrection & Ascension of this incarnate God, the singularity of the church which His apostles established, or the suc…

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Democratic Focus on Cultural Issues Instead of the Economy Led to Shift of Key Voting Groups and Defeat in '24 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Democratic Focus on Cultural Issues Instead of the Economy Led toShift of Key Voting Groups and Defeat in '24By Robin Johnson

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New Jersey Reproductive Rights Bills, El Cerrito, Gay Quads, and Pulled Over in Vancouver 58:51

2M ago58:51

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Happy Birthday Erin! Our feminasty celebrated another trip around the sun with a French dinner and an encounter with the VPD. Bryan educates us on polyamorous gay quad sleeping arrangements and shares an interesting expeience at Julius' in NYC. Erin briefs us on the pro-reproductive rights bills that look like they're headed to pass in New Jersey, …

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151. We're on a Mission from Creek 3 (Jordan Sellergren - Banner Year) 30:15

2M ago30:15

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This episode Dan and Erik talk about the new record Banner Year from Jordan Sellergren. We also talk about some other acts we're excited to see at Mission Creek. To round it out we talk about the dangers of Cup-cake-cone-anitis.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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