Best Richard Forrest Podcasts (2025)

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CONNECTION: Guarding the Voiceless with Peter Heller 53:53

1d ago53:53

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"We paddled out to the first net, and there were 12 pilot whales huddled up against it, completely traumatized because they could hear the other 40 members of their pod being massacred yards away. They were screaming. I remember a little baby pilot whale breached and stuck her head out to look at us with curiosity. I took as a request - a sacred co…

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Erika Eleniak "Baywatch" 48:19

4d ago48:19

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Erika Eleniak: From E.T. to Baywatch to Under SiegeIn this heartfelt episode, Steve Kmetko sits down with Erika Eleniak to discuss her iconic Hollywood journey—from stealing a scene in E.T. at just 12 years old to becoming a global sex symbol on Baywatch, and starring in the action classic Under Siege. Erika opens up about the challenges of fame, p…

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#495- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN'S WOUNDED, PRISONERS, & DEAD 42:01

4d ago42:01

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In which we look at the care of the large numbers of wounded during the Overland Campaign, how both sides dealt with the many enemy soldiers taken captive, and what happened with the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Winging It in San Salvador 31:07

8d ago31:07

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We’ve got something a little different but very special for you today. This episode comes from Winging It, a travel podcast hosted by my friend James Hammond, who you’ll hear from shortly. He takes us on an immersive, on-location audio adventure through San Salvador, El Salvador – and trust me, it’s a journey worth tagging along for. James has a br…

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Alfred Molina "Raiders of the Lost Ark" 1:05:42

11d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

In this revealing and often hilarious episode of Still Here Hollywood, Alfred Molina sits down with Steve Kmetko to reflect on his incredible journey—from getting impaled in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark to becoming a fan-favorite villain as Doc Ock in Spider-Man 2 and No Way Home. Molina opens up about working with directors like Sp…

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Let ‘er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Roundup 28:35

13d ago28:35

28:35

It might’ve been my first rodeo, but it won’t be my last! “It’s part action movie, part rock show blurring into the superbowl. It feels modern, but bull riding itself goes back to the bronze age. And that’s true for rodeo contests in general: bull riding, barrel racing or wild cow milking, they’re all based on tradition, and in keeping those tradit…

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Pathways June – Buckin’ Broncos, Ancient Graffiti and the Secrets of Lake Baikal 38:52

15d ago38:52

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our NEWSLETTER!…

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Richard Kind "Spin City" "Mad About You" 1:04:10

18d ago1:04:10

1:04:10

https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected] Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenste…

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#494- TOTOPOTOMOY CREEK 36:18

18d ago36:18

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In which Lee sees an opportunity to strike Warren's Fifth Corps, and Grant tries to (once again) maneuver around Lee's right and draw him into battle in the open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip Part 2: The Wild Side 38:52

24d ago38:52

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We're back for part two of our Discover series on the less travelled, but adventure-rich state of South Australia. Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. This series is produced as a road trip through a lesser-known part of Australia filled with natura…

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Mykelti Williamson "Forrest Gump" 1:04:11

25d ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, host Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actor Mykelti Williamson, best known as Bubba in Forrest Gump, for an unforgettable conversation about his life, career, and unwavering artistic integrity. Mykelti opens up about the real story behind landing the iconic role, why he’s ne…

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#493- "I FEEL THAT OUR SUCCESS OVER LEE'S ARMY IS ALREADY ASSURED" 30:27

25d ago30:27

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In which the two armies leave the North Anna behind, and there is a clash at Haw's Shop on May 28, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Alone Across Gola: Riding through the Rainforest with Adventurer Jude Kriwald 43:32

26d ago43:32

43:32

“At home, mindfulness is an app, a tool to fight the noise. In the wild, peace and calm rule by default … Out in the open, my mind is released from the noise. It sways with the trees and flows with the rivers. It blows over snow tipped mountaintops and down into wide sunlit valleys expanding to fill its surroundings. The vistas are bigger, but ther…

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Donna Pescow "Saturday Night Fever" Encore 44:25

1M ago44:25

44:25

In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment s…

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DISCOVER: South Australia Road Trip: From Adelaide to the Edge of the Outback 46:39

1M ago46:39

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G’day and good onya! Our Discover Guides are deep dives into new destinations, where we interview experts to get the ‘drum’ on the places they live and love. Today we’re excited to share the first of two episodes exploring South Australia, a less-trodden state rich in adventure, wildlife and natural beauty. This two-part series is produced as a roa…

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CONNECTION: Dreamtime Diving on the Great Barrier Reef 29:28

1M ago29:28

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The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world. Covering an area of 135,000 square miles, it is bigger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined. Lay it out across Europe and it would reach from London to Moscow, making it is the largest living structure in the world and the only one visible from outer space. Today, …

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R.I.P George Wendt "Cheers" 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Our friend George Wendt passed away this morning, May 20, 2025. In his honor, we are re-releasing one of his last interviews when he sat down with Steve Kmetko on STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, This episode was recorded May 11, 2024. Rest in peace George.In one of his final interviews before his passing, beloved Cheers star George Wendt (Norm!) joins Steve …

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Introducing “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant” 42:48

1M ago42:48

42:48

Today, we are sharing an episode of Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the chart-topping and Webby Award-winning podcast from our friends at Nature on PBS. Back for a brand new season, Going Wild features some of the coolest champions of nature – like a former butterfly technician who saved an endangered species while incarcerated, and a marine ec…

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Rob Morrow "Northern Exposure" 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Rob Morrow and Janine Turner Podcast: "Northern Disclosure" Get it wherever you get your podcasts along with Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDisclosurePodcast Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://s…

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IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph’s Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Welcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the cascade mountains. We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsider…

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DISCOVER: The Place Where Land and Sea Meet at Victoria, B.C. 37:47

2M ago37:47

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In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Our Discover…

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Nicole Eggert "Baywatch" 53:31

2M ago53:31

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In this heartfelt episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Nicole Eggert, best known for her roles in Baywatch and Charles in Charge, opens up about her career and personal journey. She reflects on her time on Baywatch, the challenges of being labeled and misunderstood in Hollywood, and her decision to step away from the industry. Nicole …

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#492- TO THE NORTH ANNA (Part the Second) 27:11

2M ago27:11

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In which the two armies reach the North Anna and Robert E Lee presents Ulysses S Grant with a problem to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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PATHWAYS: Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos 43:37

2M ago43:37

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamt…

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#491- TO THE NORTH ANNA (Part the First) 34:35

2M ago34:35

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In which both armies leave Spotsylvania behind, and head for the North Anna River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Tim Matheson "Animal House" Encore 56:50

2M ago56:50

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Tim Matheson on Animal House, John Belushi, West Wing, Yellowstone & Meghan MarkleIn this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor-director Tim Matheson, beloved as Otter from the comedy classic Animal House. Matheson shares powerful memories of working with the late John Belushi, reflects on the wild, cocain…

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ADVENTURE: From the Shadow of Denali Into the Thaw with Jon Waterman 37:37

2M ago37:37

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Today we are taking a journey to the arctic circle, in the far north of the American continent. This is a story about climbing, and surviving, one of the tallest mountains on Earth. It’s about paddling through the most remote national park in America, the Gates of the Arctic; and it’s about finding wonder and hope in places where that hope is nearl…

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Dee Wallace "ET" 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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In this heartwarming and soul-stirring episode of Still Here Hollywood, iconic actress Dee Wallace—forever beloved as the mom from Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—opens up to host Steve Kmetko in one of her most emotional and revealing interviews yet. From tearful stories of miracles sparked by E.T. to the raw pain of personal loss an…

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#490- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the Third) 40:39

2M ago40:39

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In which we finish up our look at the collapse of Grant's peripheral strategy in the spring of 1864 in Virginia, with a discussion of Butler's Bermuda Hundred Campaign, including the battle at Drewry's Bluff on May 16, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Noah Wyle "The Pitt" Encore 46:26

2M ago46:26

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Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its ac…

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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland 43:21

2M ago43:21

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In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …

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#489- BATTLE OF YELLOW TAVERN 31:40

2M ago31:40

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In which we discuss the Battle of Yellow Tavern- which took place in Virginia on May 11, 1864- and the mortal wounding of Jeb Stuart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Maggie Wheeler "Friends" 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Maggie played the iconic role of Janice, Chandler's on again - off again, girlfriend on "Friends" https://maggiewheeler.net/ Maggies Newest Book https://ebeneezerfindsareason.com/ Maggie on Cameo https://www.cameo.com/search?q=maggie%20wheeler Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lic…

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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge 28:30

3M ago28:30

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This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…

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Gail O'Grady "NYPD Blue" 36:12

3M ago36:12

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There are some shows that will go down in TV history as setting the bar for a specific genre. And when those shows have ensemble casts, it pretty much raises the status of every actor on the screen. When it comes to cop shows that viewers and critics collectively have loved, one specific police drama and its characters from the 1990’s and beyond st…

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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C. 14:39

3M ago14:39

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"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…

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#488- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the Second) 34:11

3M ago34:11

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In which we discuss the Battle of New Market (May 15, 1864), as we continue our look at the collapse of Ulysses S Grant's peripheral strategy in Virginia in the spring of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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Monica Potter "Parenthood" 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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https://monicapotterhome.com Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywoo…

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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL) 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…

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Geri Jewell "Facts of Life" 57:34

3M ago57:34

57:34

Geri's Jewels and Gems Book https://a.co/d/eLFLnKm Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise …

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#487- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the First) 28:54

3M ago28:54

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In which we look at the collapse of Grant's peripheral strategy in Virginia. We talk about the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain on May 9, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…

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Heather Thomas "Fall Guy" 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Heather's novel - "Trophies a Novel" is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trophies-Heather-Thomas-ebook/dp/B0016P2FDS?ref_=ast_author_dp Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com …

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#486- SPOTSYLVANIA (Part the Third) 43:16

3M ago43:16

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In which we look at the fierce fighting at the Mule Shoe on May 12, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run 31:01

4M ago31:01

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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Julia Duffy "Newhart" Encore 46:18

4M ago46:18

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy. Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre. One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest…

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UPDATE 2:15

4M ago2:15

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A quick update on where we've been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil 43:15

4M ago43:15

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“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…

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John O'Hurley "Seinfeld" 54:28

4M ago54:28

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Elaine’s boss J. Peterman, on Seinfeld, actor John O’Hurley. “Over The Top” is a term that is often used as a kind of a slam to someone’s personality. But in Hollywood, playing a role “Over The Top” can make you stand out. And if you’re lucky, it could land you as an iconic…

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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital 29:02

4M ago29:02

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As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …

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