Best Blake Withers Podcasts (2025)

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Foot Orthoses Explained: What Every Health Professional Should Know 31:06

1d ago31:06

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Foot orthoses are more than just plastic shells and we need to evaluate them appropriately if we want to better help patients. Here is how I think about foot orthoses—covering assessment, materials, and the clinical reasoning that underpins effective prescription. Whether you’re a podiatrist, physiotherapist, or other allied health professional, th…

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I Know What You Did Next Summer - Classic 27:38

4d ago27:38

27:38

Should you heed your dreams if they foretell danger? How can you tell the difference between dreams and what might become reality? STORIES Denver Deja Vu Jodi is about to discover that the man of her dreams is a walking, talking nightmare. Thank you, Jodi, for sharing your story! Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork …

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Spooked LIVE: Jen Kober x Glynn Washington 47:54

11d ago47:54

47:54

The hallowed halls of an Airbnb house a spirit that can only be seen through sprinkles, spritzes, and sparkles… of air freshener. Queen of Comedy, Jen Kober, shares a story only she could tell. Plus, hear about Glynn's close personal witch. LIVE! The episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thanks, Jen, for sharing y…

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Super Shoes or Super Risk? Are Super Shoes really the best race shoe? Jack Crago #119 50:25

16d ago50:25

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Blake Withers and Jack Craigo discuss the nuances of running shoes, particularly focusing on super shoes and their suitability for different runners. They explore the importance of shoe fit, the role of retail in guiding shoe selection, and the potential injury risks associated with performance footwear. The discussion also highlights the significa…

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Skagway - Classic 27:51

19d ago27:51

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Skagway is a tiny, remote town in Alaska. The population of living souls hovers around 1,000. And by all accounts, there may be just as many souls stuck behind, haunting the place. STORIES Frances Cori suspects she’s got a second roommate who she can’t see, and who may very well be contacting her from beyond the veil. Lydia The wait staff at the Re…

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Achilles and lower limb tendonopathy - Dr Myles Murphy #118 57:59

23d ago57:59

57:59

Dr Myles Murphy is a clinical physiotherapist and early-career clinician researcher from the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute at Edith Cowan University. Myles’ works clinically at SportsMed Subiaco and has worked with or consulted for a variety of elite sporting teams. While working clinically, Myles’ completed his PhD part-time a…

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Tales from the Smokehouse - Classic 27:07

26d ago27:07

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Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South. STORIES Barbara Nichols Pond Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end. …

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The Boy in the Woods 31:39

1M ago31:39

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In the winter woods on a forgotten path, Lyn finds out that some snow angels are real. Thank you, Lyn Ford, for sharing your story with us! For of Lyn’s home-fried tales check out her website. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lauryn Newson, scouted by Dan Yashinsky, artwork by Teo Ducot.By KQED and Snap Studios

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Women’s Bodies, Women’s Data: What the Research Actually Says #117 1:29:01

1M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

In this conversation, Blake Withers and Kelly Kortick host Esther Keown and Dr Claire Badenhorst to discuss the importance of understanding female physiology in sport, particularly running. They explore the challenges young female athletes face regarding body image and performance, the significance of individualised training programs, and the role …

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The Watcher - Classic 36:51

1M ago36:51

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There are times when you are supposedly all alone. And then you see her, him or it out of the corner of your eye... watching. STORIES "The Night Mother" It’s the middle of the night. You’re not even 15, and you’re home alone with your little brother. You’re waiting for your mom to come home. What would happen if she didn’t make it? "Voice In The Wo…

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Run! 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Catherine is headed to her first ever archaeological dig with her college. She’s as happy as can be, living out her dream of being a real-life Indiana Jones. But when she wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a ghostly figure standing over her, watching her sleep, she starts to wonder if her lifelong dream is actually a nightmare. Thank you,…

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Miss Withers 37:23

2M ago37:23

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Twin brothers move to an abandoned schoolhouse in rural Oregon with their renegade dad. He’s wild and unpredictable, but that’s not going to stop Miss Withers from giving the boys an afterlife lesson. Thank you, Mike and Ron, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno & Anne Ford. Original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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"Past Life Detective" from Snap Judgment 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past… life. This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. It's storytelling… with…

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The Lady 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

Stacy knows that her daughter, Mabry, is seeing “a lady” in her room at night. But she doesn’t know just how terrifying that lady is. Thank you, Stacy & Mabry, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto. Artwork by Teo Ducot.By KQED and Snap Studios

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Peek-a-boo 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

Gerald carved his name in concrete behind the house. And now, he keeps trying to say hi to the new family that moved into the house. The problem? Gerald’s dead. Thank you, Susan, Ben, Cristina, and Stephanie for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Zoe Ferrigno & Chris Hambrick, with assistance from Greta Weber. Original score by Renzo Gorr…

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Hiding Spot 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Growing up in Mumbai, Rashi knew money didn't grow on trees. But when times got really tough and the family was on the brink, their house began to reveal its secrets. Thank you Rashi for sharing your story with Spooked! Rashi is a radio DJ on BIG FM India. You can also follow her on Instagram: @rjrashiofficial @biglive @bigfm.jharkhand Produced by …

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Disembodied Busybodies 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

Pushy roommates are the worst. Katherine’s are stubborn and demanding… but they’re also dead and disembodied. And she doesn’t know how to get rid of them. Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story with us! If you like cooking as much as supernatural storytelling, check out Katherine’s amazing project, No Cookbook Left Behind. Produced by Chris H…

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Boxes 40:56

3M ago40:56

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Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you’re stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out. Stories The Gearbox When Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she’s just a little girl. But the ghosts don’t care. Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us! Produced by Anne Ford, ori…

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Spirit of the Mountain 31:11

3M ago31:11

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In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten. Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot.By KQED and Snap Studios

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Mirror, Mirror 32:32

3M ago32:32

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If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy? Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: [email protected] Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Lady with the Baby 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Dave and Vicki love their dad’s new house. It’s by far the nicest one he’s ever lived in. But underneath the beauty, something lurks… Thank you, Dave and Vicki, for sharing your stories with Spooked! And a big thanks to Dave’s daughter Shannon, for reaching out to us about her family’s story. Do you have a family story? Email us: spooked@snapjudgme…

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40 Days 26:24

4M ago26:24

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A man in a dark suit with red suitcases shows up just as the door to the spirit realm is closing. Thank you, Lorelei, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.By KQED and Snap Studios

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How To Diagnose Metatarsal Stress Fractures #116 47:16

4M ago47:16

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Takeaways Metatarsal stress fractures are common injuries in athletes. Understanding the remodeling process of bones is crucial for recovery. Subjective questioning can reveal important clues about the injury. Palpation techniques are essential for accurate diagnosis. Systemic factors like energy availability can influence bone health. Imaging, par…

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Where's My Son? 27:51

4M ago27:51

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Dawn has a gift. She can see people who aren’t there. And then, one night, a spirit comes to her and threatens to take Dawn’s son away if she doesn’t help her. Dawn has to decide if her gift is actually a curse. Thank you, Dawn, for sharing your story with Spooked! Dawn does Intuitive Coaching and Tarot Card Reading under the business name “Phoenix…

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Room 10E 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Rebecca moves into the dorms at the Fashion Institute and her roommates' outfits go missing. Everyone is mystified, but the answer… is terrifying. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Nicolas Marks. Scouted by Vanessa Golembewski. Artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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"The Long Road Home" from Otherworld 49:43

4M ago49:43

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During a three-month trip across Mexico, a Scottish student named Simon and his friend were returning from a beach party when they accidentally ran over something with their car. They got out and realized it was some kind of large black creature. But as they walked closer and it began to stand up, they realized this creature was unlike anything the…

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Husky 26:22

5M ago26:22

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When a dark shadow keeps appearing around Milton’s house, he knows what he must do… fight to protect one of the people he loves most in the world. Thank you, Milton, and your amazing family for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Fire Creature 29:19

5M ago29:19

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When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news. Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.By KQED and Snap Studios

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"Duality" from Snap Judgment 24:40

5M ago24:40

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When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories. This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world thr…

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Girls and Ghosts 39:57

5M ago39:57

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We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe. STORIES Silver Dollar Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit. Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and a…

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Tendon Rehab, Stress Fractures, Running & Pain w/ Greg Lehman #115 1:23:55

5M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Gregs social: https://www.instagram.com/greglehman/ Pro version Heidi AI Scribe (time saver) Link: ⁠https://scribe.heidihealth.com/?via=SMP⁠ Support the show: ⁠https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Gregs Website: https://www.greglehman.ca/ Chapters 00…

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The Empty Chair 33:24

5M ago33:24

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Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone. This story deals with grief and mental health struggl…

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Uneasy Rider 25:08

6M ago25:08

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On a dark dark night, in a dark dark town, on a dark dark street, there stood a dark dark figure in the dark dark shadows, waiting. Thank, Maika & Andrew, for sharing your experience with us! That story came to us from Stories with Sapphire. Sapphire’s podcast is chock full of scary stories that we think you will love! Produced by Anne Ford, origin…

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Hello from the Other Side 44:05

6M ago44:05

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Some ghosts roam space and time. Some just want a friend. Others hope you'll cross over to the other side. This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES Unbothered Haunting Some ghosts want to roam space and time. Some just want to watch The Weather Channel. Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your story with us!…

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Florence in the Machine Pt. 2 25:57

6M ago25:57

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We hear from Jane, the ICU nurse, again. This time, she’s battling paranormal forces… inside one of the hospital’s medication-dispensing machines. Part two of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Is Shockwave A Sham? w/ Dr Peter Malliaras #114 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

We discuss the latest review PMID: 39704142 with Prof Peter Malliaras ✅ Identifying early responders – Can we predict who will benefit? ✅ Effect – Does it work? ✅ Diminishing returns – When does adding SWT to exercise stop being beneficial? ✅ Types of shockwave therapy – Why radial shockwave was chosen in this study ✅ Sham treatments – Do they stil…

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Florence in the Machine Pt. 1 31:56

6M ago31:56

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Jane is a nurse in the ICU at a major hospital. She’s seen it all; she’s unflappable. That is, until her new patient Maggie comes on the ward and starts telling Jane she can see everyone in the hospital who’s just died. Part one of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo G…

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Dancing Shadows 31:25

6M ago31:25

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Isaac Murdoch is from Serpent River First Nation and is Ojibwe, belonging to the Fish Clan. When picking rice as a young man, he encounters a fierce storm that blends the boundary between this world and the next. Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your story with us! If you want more stories from Isaac and to learn about his art and his activism, check …

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#113 - Never do these 10 Things as a Runner with Achilles Tendinopathy 39:06

7M ago39:06

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Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 1. Keep Intensity the Same This is the biggest and easiest mistake. If your Achilles is sore, what will aggravate it most is higher rates of loading—formally, this happens more when you run faster. Yes, …

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The Kids Aren't Alright 32:19

7M ago32:19

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It’s said that kids are more sensitive to spirits than adults, that they can see them, even talk to them. But how can kids protect themselves from forces they can’t see or control? STORIES Bloody Mary You know the game: you stand in front of the mirror and say her name three times: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary… But that’s just a playground legend, righ…

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Dr. Ian Reilly – Injections, Forefoot Assessment, Orthotics, Osteoarthritis, Morton’s Neuroma, and Biomechanics – #112 1:38:27

7M ago1:38:27

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Mr. Ian Reilly qualified as a Podiatrist in 1988 and became a Podiatric Surgeon in 1996. Over his career, he has performed more than 11,000 surgical procedures under various anaesthesia types, showcasing his extensive expertise. You can out more below by clicking the link on his website. From 2001 to 2024, he led Podiatric Surgery at Northamptonshi…

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Night Dancers 26:35

7M ago26:35

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In a quiet Ugandan village, Jocelyn waits for her older siblings to sneak back from a forbidden disco, only to hear a sinister night dancer casting enchantments outside her home. When illness strikes her brother, Jocelyn’s family decides to take matters into their own hands. Thank you so much, Jocelyn, for sharing your family’s story. Produced by A…

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Gettysburg Ghost 30:57

7M ago30:57

30:57

Every season, we say the same thing: don’t taunt ghosts. Don’t make fun of them, don’t tease them, and whatever you do, don’t make a joke about bringing them home with you, because they might just end up making your life a waking nightmare. Thank you, Trina, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stua…

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A Physio & Podiatrist walk into a Bar - #1 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

We get so many questions each week that need more then a voice note or instagram post to answer so we're doing it here. Casual yarn about what it is being a health professional with questions we get asked over the week. Support the shoe - new content out on Patreon. How to assess the 1st MPJ (30 min how-to video) + how weekly video realises on the …

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Spirits in the Sky 33:43

7M ago33:43

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Choogie has been visiting old structures on the reservation looking for evidence of spirits ever since he could drive, but there is one place he’s never been ready to visit until now at age 20, the old churchyard. The building was torn down decades ago, but he was told by a church elder that what he’s looking for, it’s still there. He just has to t…

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Building Strong Bones: The Essential Guide #111 25:49

8M ago25:49

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Pro version Heidi AI Scribe (time saver) Link: ⁠https://scribe.heidihealth.com/?via=SMP⁠ Support the show: ⁠https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Takeaways Bone health is crucial for injury prevention. Resistance training is essential for building str…

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Dead or Alive? 30:29

8M ago30:29

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As long as we’ve been making Spooked, we have understood that ghosts are the lingering, earthbound spirits of the dead. But our storyteller, Aislinn, is here to prove us wrong: perhaps the living can also haunt us. Thank you so much, Aislinn Clarke, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by T…

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The Deer Stand - Classic 30:53

8M ago30:53

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Dan is a hunter. His favorite place in the world is his deer stand: a platform 20 feet up in an ancient tree. One day, Dan is sitting up in the tree when he sees something that changes his life forever. This story discuss suicide, please take care while listening. Thank you, Dan, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked. Produced by Annie Ngu…

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Three Elves on the Shelf 37:15

8M ago37:15

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Lorena and her family are on vacation in Huasca, Mexico, where she buys three cute elf figurines at, “El Museo de los Duendes,” the Museum of the Elves. Apparently, these creatures can grant you wishes. But you gotta be careful what you wish for... Thank you Lorena for sharing your story to Spooked! Scouted and produced by Erick Yáñez, original sco…

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Dr Brad Neal - What We’re Getting Wrong About Patellofemoral Pain & How to Get It Right with Clinically Relevant Solutions #110 1:30:57

8M ago1:30:57

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Pro version Heidi AI Scribe (time saver) Link: https://scribe.heidihealth.com/?via=SMP Support the show: https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Dr Bradley Neal, Ph.D. & Dr Simon Lack, Ph.D. and their upcoming education. It is well worth it. http…

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