Best Sidewalk Talk Podcasts (2025)

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“What’s a Substack?” 57:58

11h ago57:58

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Tony opens the show by talking about the gap between the conference finals and the finals in the NBA and NHL, and he also talks about what he watched over the weekend - including the Women’s Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler winning the Memorial, the French Open, and the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the NBA Finals as wel…

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Episode 223: Weird Bird 21:17

15h ago21:17

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Send us a text Weird birds. Ducks. Mallards. Mallard hybrids. Migration. Birds aren't real. [email protected] @ShelWeReadBy Lauren & Russ

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update about the bridge project in Miramichi, NB. Locals want to maintain a sidewalk. 52:48

16h ago52:48

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Miramichi, NB, about the refit project on the Centennial Bridge. People are keen to maintain at least one sidewalk.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear an update about a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton. We speak with Lois Landry and Scott ... 52:54

4d ago52:54

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton, from Lois Landry -- the warden of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. We also hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department o…

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Too Much Smoked Paprika Is Not Good 21:56

4d ago21:56

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I wanted to talk more about Journaling and the video I watched today that sparked this topic. Also my search for a good gmail address and how to fix too much smoked paprika. https://www.youtube.com/@henrydidit/featured 1440 News email https://link.join1440.com/view/68221211c145a5d4d40741f5nulln.30xhb/8839496b 1% Better email https://mailchi.mp/df84…

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“Not an ice cream night” 1:10:39

4d ago1:10:39

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Tony opens the show by briefly talking about the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder winning their respective series, and also about having to cancel his weekend plans, and he also talks about what Terry Bradshaw said about the Steelers' pursuit of Aaron Rodgers. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Rory McIlroy skipping the Memorial and also …

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the Alberta separation movement. And off the top, we talk with Dr Kara Thompson about the NS government's upcoming survey on where alcohol can ... 52:40

5d ago52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests, Eric Adams from the University of Alberta and Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University share their expertise on the Alberta separation movement. Listeners also call and share their views. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Kara Thompson, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Policy Coalition. She shares her thou…

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“The Sidewalk War” 1:02:39

5d ago1:02:39

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats playing in Seattle, and he also talks about something that bothered him when he was out walking Chessie. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Pacers win over the Knicks and about what finals matchup the NBA would like to see the most. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about when Shohei Ohtani might get…

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear about changes at Lakeside Beach on PEI. 52:42

6d ago52:42

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre is a research fellow at Dalhousie University, studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people about changes at Lakeside Beach, PEI

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“Off My Feed” 1:05:56

6d ago1:05:56

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Tony opens the show by talking about all the sports he watched over the long weekend, especially the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional, and he also talks about how poorly he played in a tournament with Michael on Memorial Day. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Thunder’s thrilling win over the Timberwolves and also about how he thinks…

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Toys on the Sidewalk 23:10

6d ago23:10

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Two siblings find a box of toys on the sidewalk and decide to keep it a secret. They oversee a stack of apology letters in the box, something that seems like a necessary thing to do in order to keep the toys coming. What does it all mean? You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Find out…

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Episode 222: Somethin' New 20:52

8d ago20:52

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Send us a text Dumb inventions. HeadOn. Apply directly to the forehead. Bicycles. [email protected] @ShelWeReadBy Lauren & Russ

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On the phone-in: Our experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker, answer questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a decision on NDAs by the Anglicans in NS and PEI. 52:17

8d ago52:17

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On the phone-in: Experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.…

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“Box 571 HC” 1:13:16

10d ago1:13:16

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Tony opens the show by talking about some things he got in the mail, and he also talks to Harrison the intern about his gardening homework, and he also talks about the Nats win over the Braves. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the tush-push, Aaron Rodgers, and the passing of Jim Irsay, Tony Reali calls in to talk about his journey from being…

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Episode 293 Tenth Avenue North 26:19

11d ago26:19

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Tenth Avenue North return with the 10th studio album, "Learning to Trust". Corey chats with Mike Donehey about music, books, family, trusting God, and Mike's life-soundtrack, (or at least 5 songs from it). email the podcast [email protected] Instagram @mrcoreymann Check out Corey's other podcast, "Congrats! You're Funny", as Corey man…

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On the phone-in: Jim White provides advice to listeners for painting & staining projects. And off the top of the show, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ... 52:44

11d ago52:44

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On the phone-in: Painting & staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin, about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. We also hear your feedback on Canada/US relations.

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On the phone-in: We ask listeners how they think the relationship between Canada and the US has changed. And off the top, we hear about a trial in Halifax connected to a psychedelic substance called ayahuasca ... 52:37

12d ago52:37

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psyche…

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“Who is eating my flowers?” 1:09:54

12d ago1:09:54

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Knicks' playoff run with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, then he chats with Mark Feinsand about Juan Soto, the Phillies losing a key reliever for the year, and also about what’s going on with the Orioles this year. Tim Legler calls in to give his thoughts on the start of the conference finals and Tony…

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On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University discusses the impact of coddling a child. And off the top, we hear about a federal court challenge with the aim of protecting the endangered ... 52:24

13d ago52:24

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On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a fede…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada ... 52:36

14d ago52:36

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On the phone-in: Automotive experts, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.

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My Breakup With Adobe 29:04

14d ago29:04

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What I've learned about buying software on the Apple Store, plus EV car trips with Nicole. Check out Pixelmator as a Photoshop alternative, and Photomator for Lightroom. Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1 https://preview.mailerlite.com/n3c9y8y8a2 Cool Stuff #2 https://preview.mailer…

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“Alright, here’s a story” 1:19:19

14d ago1:19:19

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Tony opens the show by talking briefly about the PGA Championship, the NBA playoffs and the Nats, and then he talks about his trip up to New York for a high school reunion, and what happened on his way back to DC. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs now that the Conference Finals are set and also about the Preakness, Steve Sands …

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Episode 221: Don the Dragon's Birthday 21:02

15d ago21:02

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Send us a text Birthdays. Dragons. Names. England. [email protected] @ShelWeReadBy Lauren & Russ

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top, we hear from the president of the NSGEU about the recent parking problems for hospital staff in NS. 52:25

18d ago52:25

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.

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“Some things never bleepin’ change” 1:11:06

18d ago1:11:06

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Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands calls in from Quail Hollow to give his thoughts on what to expect in the PGA Championship and he also gives his thoughts on 5 Guys, and Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about baseball’s decision to rein…

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson from the T-R-C about her book tour of the Maritimes ... 52:36

19d ago52:36

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson. She is one of three commissioners from the T-R-C. She is touring the Maritimes with the book she wrote about her time with the T-R-C.

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“What are your expectations?” 1:05:18

19d ago1:05:18

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Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he’s hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports, and also about Ron Manfred reinstating the Black Sox and Pete Rose - making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship and what kind of course Quail Holl…

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On the phone-in: What impact are cell phones having on young people? And how effective are cell phone bans in schools? And off the top, we hear from high school students in Halifax about their phone usage ... 52:46

20d ago52:46

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Kelly Lamrock -- New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate -- and Jennifer Gill, who leads the PEI chapter of Unplugged Canada. We discuss the impact of cell phones on young people. And off the top, we hear from some students at Citadel High School in Halifax about their phone usage.…

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A Friend of a Friend in Los Angeles 26:16

21d ago26:16

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Scary stories about people experiencing terror in everyday situations. in the first story, a woman witnesses a strange child by the factory where she works. In the second, a food delivery driver experiences a glitch in the app that makes him feel uneasy. The third story is about a dispatcher from a plumbing company that responds to a call, encounte…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University about the tuna fishing industry. 52:37

21d ago52:37

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On the phone-in today: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with Laurenne Schiller about the environmental impact of drifting fish aggregating devices which are used in the tuna fishing industry. Schiller is a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University.…

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“The Five Guys Expedition” 1:08:07

22d ago1:08:07

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about Michael’s trip to the ballpark with the family on Mother’s Day, and he also talks about going to Home Depot to buy flowers, and also about eating a Five Guys burger for the first time. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the new Pope and his ties to Chicago, and also about what the atmosphere was …

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Episode 220: My Robot 24:20

22d ago24:20

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Send us a text ChatGPT. Magical thinking. Delusions. Nextdoor. [email protected] @ShelWeRead

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top, we hear about a woman whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 ... 52:46

22d ago52:46

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Richard Woodbury shares the story of a woman in Grand Lake, NS, whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 and her house still has not been repaired.…

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“Potatoes” 1:00:57

25d ago1:00:57

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Caps' win, and also about the NBA playoffs and how the higher seeds have struggled in the second round so far, and he also talks about having dinner with Michael and the grandkids. Buster Olney calls in to talk about how to grow potatoes, and also about the Pirates firing their manager and what an amazing ye…

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On the phone-in: We discuss possible solutions in the Maritimes to provide housing to people who are currently homeless. And off the top, we hear about a proposal in Fredericton for greater density in ... 52:37

25d ago52:37

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On the phone-in: We talk about housing with Marcel Lebrun from the 12 Neighbours tiny home development in Fredericton and Neighbourly Homes. We also spoke with Julia Woodhall-Melnick -- the Director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick and Canada research chair in resilient communities. Our conversation is about ways of provi…

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, provides information about bird watching and bird species. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon for an update on the mystery disease ... 52:43

26d ago52:43

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, answers listeners' questions about birds in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon. She provides an update on the so-called mystery neurological disorder in NB. Some new research concludes some patients suffered from other known diseases.…

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Free Plants! Just Ask. 14:49

26d ago14:49

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How to get plant for free is my first story here. Not hard to do, just have to ask. ;) Better Letters Magazine https://bl.ag/ Korean Harmonica Group: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44908242/nhl-playoffs-2025-stanley-cup-harmonica-national-anthem-korean-seniors-kings Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuf…

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“Budweiser and Fresca” 1:04:23

26d ago1:04:23

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban …

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS ... 52:39

27d ago52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS. And we hear about a new chapter of Unplugged Canada on PEI.

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Tales from the Mexican Desert 24:42

28d ago24:42

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Three eerie tales from the deserts and coasts of Mexico reveal whispers in the dark, ghostly apparitions by the sea, and a buried curse that refuses to stay buried. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Find out more about Scary Story Podcast on ScaryStoryPodcast.com Edwin is on TikTo…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Brett Ruskin in Pictou County, NS, about the two missing children. 52:53

28d ago52:53

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from Pictou County, NS. Last Friday, two young children went missing and crews are still searching.

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“Did you see the rainbow?” 1:01:57

28d ago1:01:57

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats bullpen coming up big in a win, Scottie Scheffler winning the Byron Nelson, and also about the Kentucky Derby and two road teams winning on Sunday in the NBA. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the NBA playoffs and about how much he enjoyed watching the Derby, Pat Forde calls in to talk abo…

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Episode 292 Stephen Stanley 24:14

29d ago24:14

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Stephen Stanley is ready for you to hear his second album, "Trustfall". What did he learn from his debut album, what's different the 2nd time around? What will the tour sound and look like? Throw in some dad vibes, (he has a 3 year old and a brand new baby as we record this), and you have a tasty second appearance of a very talented young man. Go b…