"First Flight" is a Star Trek: Enterprise rewatch podcast designed to take you through a look back at Star Trek's fifth live-action series that aired from 2001 to 2005. The podcast is your home for revisiting Captain Archer and his crew on board the legendary NX-01 as co-hosts Abby Sommer and Chris Chaplin discuss each episode of Enterprise in airdate order. This show will be released twice per month. Each "First Flight" podcast will include production notes, a brief recap, and discussion an ...
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A weekly podcast on the history, philosophy, and techniques of astrology, hosted by professional astrologer Chris Brennan.
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I'm Chris Thrall, former Royal Marines Commando turned adventurer and enlightenment coach. Listen as I chat to life's interesting and awakened individuals who have 'Bought The T-Shirt'.
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Panel discussions from Breakfast with Papers at the 2021 Adelaide Festival.
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Before radio, before television, before movies, there was Music Hall. This was the People’s Entertainment in the golden decade before the Great War. The Fun Factory is a historical comedy about the history of comedy, in which our hero Arthur Dandoe enters the world of music hall and The Fred Karno Company. Along the way Arthur encounters intense rivalry (Charlie Chaplin), passionate romance (Tilly Beckett) and great friendship (Stan Laurel). “Richly enjoyable… packed with intriguing details ...
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From A Rubbish Dump To Multimillionaire | Royal Marine Charlie Chaplin
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2:17:28After leaving the Royal Marines Commandos, Adam 'Charlie' Chaplin ended up lving on a rubbish dump in Manila. He rebuilt his life to become a multimillionaire CEO in Vietnam, a blockchain specialist and founder of DeFi For You UK. Discover his incredible journey of resilience and success. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall …
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Ep. 102 - SNW Season 2 | Sleepover Vibes (BONUS)
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27:51Episode 102- BONUS SNW S2 Sleepover Vibes First Flight loves ALL Trek and we often cultivate our podcast’s “Sleepover Vibes” by chatting about it. With Strange New Worlds Season 3 dropping in just a few weeks, Abby and Chris rewatched the first two seasons to be refreshed on all the details and be ready for 10 new episodes! This is our free flowing…
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Confessions Of The ULEZ Bladerunner | Matt 'Hardy' Houston
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54:04The Hero Who Took On Sadiq Khan | ULEZ Bladerunner Matt Hardy Houston. Join Chris Thrall on the Bought The T-Shirt Podcast as he sits down with Matt, the fearless anti-establishment hero taking on the Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) in the UK! Matt has become a household name for his bold activism, relentlessly challenging the ULEZ camera network a…
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Venus Retrograde Repetitions in the News Part 3
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1:58:17In episode 494 I share several Venus retrograde repetitions that have happened in the news recently, and summarize what I learned from closely tracking the Venus retrograde recently.Since Venus finally departed from Aries and completed the extended retrograde period earlier this month I wanted to do one final episode to wrap up some lingering 8-yea…
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Venus and Mars Retrogrades as the Unfolding of a Sequence of Events
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3:04:55In episode 493 I interview some patrons and students talk about how the recent Venus and Mars retrograde periods went for them, and to demonstrate a principle I discovered about how retrogrades can describe the unfolding of a sequence of events over an extended period of time.One of my unique perspectives on Venus and Mars retrogrades is that they …
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Episode 101 - Season 3 Mailbag Part 5 First Flight is chatting about Season 3 and we have YOUR thoughts to discuss. Chris and Abby respond to the feedback they have gotten from the First Flight Community over the second part of the season. The conversations range from fun to serious and there are many great contributions from the Carrot Crew! Feel …
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British Military's HEAVY Losses - Should We Rethink Israel Iran? | Andy Gallie
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1:14:47BREAKING NEWS | The British Military Suffers HEAVY Losses. Join me former Royal Marine Chris Thrall for another deep and meaningful episode of the Bought The T-Shirt Podcast with former Royal Navy Submariner Andy Gallie. We explore the true cost of serving in HM Armed Forces and the hidden costs of Trump and Starmer sending the British & US Militar…
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Marine Swims Channel, Cycles To Nepal & RUNS Up Everest | Mitch Hutchcraft
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1:20:24Join Chris Thrall on the Bought the T-Shirt podcast for an epic conversation with Mitch Hutchcraft, a former Royal Marines Commando who completed the world’s longest triathlon covering over 13,000km from England to Mount Everest. Mitch swam the 35km English Channel, cycled 11,921km through 19 countries to Nepal, ran 875km to Everest Base Camp, and …
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Should The UK Enter Israel's War With Iran? Chris Thrall On GB News
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7:23Support Challenge Everest 2026: https://www.gofundme.com/f/challengeeverest Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailin…
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Keir Starmer, Fabian Society & Reform UK EXPOSED | Graham Moore AKA Daddy Dragon
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1:19:56Keir Starmer, Fabian Society & Reform UK EXPOSED | Graham Moore. Join Chris Thrall on Bought The T-Shirt Podcast for an explosive conversation with Graham Moore, aka Daddy Dragon, from the English Constitution Party. Dive deep into the shadowy history of the Fabian Society, its ties to the Labour Party, and its influence on modern politics. We unco…
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In episode 492 Professor A. Tunç Şen joins the podcast to discuss his book, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire, 1450-1600, which is on astrologers working in the Ottoman court in the 15th and 16th centuries.The conversation offers a detailed picture of the lives and social dynamics of astrologers who operat…
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We SKYDIVED Into ANTARCTICA | Wells Jones
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2:05:07The REAL Reason The US Navy SKYDIVE Into ANTARCTICA. Join us for an exhilarating episode featuring Wells Jones, Hollywood actor (stage name Tad Jones), adventurer, and US Navy Pararescue operator, as he reveals the jaw-dropping secrets uncovered parachuting into Antarctica. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/ch…
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True Stories From SAS Selection | Des Powell
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1:56:15Join Chris Thrall for a gripping episode of Bought the T-Shirt Podcast as I sit down with Des Powell, a former Special Air Service (SAS) trooper and Sunday Times bestselling author. Des dives into his upcoming book, SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection, sharing raw, unfiltered stories from the grueling SAS selecti…
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Ep. 100 - "Zero Hour" | Season 3, Ep. 24
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2:23:50Episode 100 Season 3 Ep 24 Zero Hour & 100th Ep Surprise Season 3 is finishing up and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk about the end of the Xindi arc, Sphere Builders galore, T’Pol’s age and THAT cliffhanger. PLUS stay until the very end for a 100th episode surprise. Archer, Hoshi, Reed and a small…
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UK Veterans Declare War On Starmer | Major Neil Petrie
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1:21:19n this gripping episode of the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast, UK Veterans Declare War On Starmer, we sit down with Neil Petrie, a former Intelligence Corps officer and passionate direct democracy campaigner, to discuss his newly formed Veterans for Freedom organisation. Neil shares his journey from military service to advocating for democratic reform,…
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Ep. 99 - May 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
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36:43EP 99 BONUS - May 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of May the theme is Mothers’ Day, and our episode picks are (Abby: Dark Page TNG …
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In episode 491 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim look at the astrological forecast for June of 2025!We spend the first hour of the episode talking about the astrology of news and events that have occurred since our last forecast, and then in the second hour we transition into talking about the astrology of June, starting at 1 hour and 3 mi…
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In episode 490 professor M. Willis Monroe joins the podcast to discuss the history of astrology in ancient Mesopotamia.Willis is a historian of the ancient Near East and scholar of Cuneiform Studies with a focus on the science and scholarship of first millennium Mesopotamia, and he did his doctoral thesis on the use of zodiacal subdivisions in cune…
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Why People Wake Up | Understanding Trauma & Conciousness | Peter McLaughlin
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1:10:11In this powerful episode of Chris Thrall’s Bought The T-Shirt Podcast, "Why People Wake Up | Understanding Trauma & Conciousness", Peter McLaughlin, a former fireman and leukaemia survivor, shares his inspiring journey from trauma to triumph. Titled “Why People Wake Up | Understanding Trauma & Conciousness” the video explores how Peter’s work with …
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Ep. 98 - "Countdown" | Season 3, Ep. 23
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1:47:00Episode 98- Season 3 Ep 23 “Countdown” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk about the after effects of the Xindi weapon being stolen, Hoshi’s kidnapping and round things galore. While the Reptilians force Hoshi to decipher a launch code, the Primates, Arboreals and Archer think of …
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Did The Vikings Beat Us Into Space? | David Lovegrove
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1:25:39Did The Vikings Beat Us Into Space? Join Chris Thrall on the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast for an explosive conversation with Viking specialist David Lovegrove! In this episode, we dive deep into David’s groundbreaking book, Viking Superpowers - Way of Asgard, exploring the tantalizing question: Do Viking myths hide suppressed ancestral memories of an…
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Recovering from Sociopaths, Narcissists & Complex Trauma | Evette Rose
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1:25:36Join Chris Thrall as he sits down with trauma expert Evette Rose to explore powerful strategies for trauma recovery and emotional healing. In this insightful conversation, Evette shares proven trauma healing techniques to help you overcome trauma fast and reclaim your mental health. Discover how to break free from the weight of past trauma, build e…
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Queen's Body Double Sentenced To PRISON | Gary Connery
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1:00:46Join Chris Thrall as he interviews Gary Connery, the Queen’s only ever stunt double, famously known for his iconic 2012 Olympics skit where he parachuted with a Union Jack parachute alongside a James Bond double. Gary, a professional stuntman from Henley-on-Thames, made history as the first person to perform a wingsuit jump without a parachute, sho…
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Combat Journalist Exposes EVERYTHING | Sarah Yuen
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2:25:06Combat Journalist Exposes EVERYTHING. Join Chris Thrall on the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast for a powerful conversation with Sarah Yuen, former journalist and war correspondent turned trauma therapist at The Beat Retreat. In this episode, Sarah shares her transformative journey from reporting on global conflicts to healing trauma through clinical hyp…
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What The Hell's He Wearing? | Live With Jonni Hirst
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1:06:32In this LIVE episode of Bought The T-Shirt Podcast, I chat with Jonni about Trump & Israel, Elon Musk's defence backhanders ... and Zelensky's choice of footwear! Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com…
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Ep. 97 - "The Council" | Season 3, Ep. 22
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2:00:44Episode 97- Season 3 Ep 22 “The Council” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk Xindi history and betrayal. The Xindi Council begins to fracture as Archer and Sato present their evidence. The Sphere Builders involvement, and the mysteries of the spheres themselves, begin to be reveal…
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British Fighter's Shocking Transformation | Timmo P2
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1:09:12Join Chris Thrall in an gripping episode of Bought the T-Shirt Podcast as he sits down with Timmo, a former British Army soldier from the Royal Green Jackets. Tim shares his extraordinary journey of transformation, from serving in the British military to volunteering as a foreign fighter with the Peshmerga in Syria, battling ISIS, and later joining…
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In episode 489 astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim discuss their views on astrology, fate, and destiny.This is part of a new series exploring our personal view on the philosophy of astrology, and in particular exploring the relevance of some ancient Stoic concepts related to fate and determinism.While most of the episodes of the podcast are …
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Ep. 96 - April 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
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43:38EP 96 BONUS - April 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of April the themes are April Fools Day and Easter, and our episode picks are (…
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In episode 488 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for May of 2025!May opens with the tense Mars-Pluto opposition separating but still in close alignment, and this gets reactivated when Pluto stations in Aquarius and the Moon swings in and acts as a trigger at various points.Venus returns to Aries where it…
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Venus Retrograde in the News Part 2
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3:31:00In episode 487 astrologers Chris Brennan, Lindsey Turner, and Nick Dagan Best review a number of stories in the news recently that coincided with the Venus retrograde.This is a followup to episodes 475 and 477 where we talked about what Venus retrograde in Aries has coincided with in history, and part of our purpose with this episode is to document…
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Episode 95- Season 3 Ep 21 “E2” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby Talk generations of our crew and subspace corridor shenanigans. An accident during an attempt to use a Xindi subspace corridor places the Enterprise in a bizarre confrontation… with itself. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & …
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Weaponised Empathy - The Psyop DESTROYING Western Culture | Dr Joe Rigney
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52:10Weaponised Empathy - The Psyop DESTROYING Western Culture. Join Chris Thrall in a compelling conversation with Dr. Joe Rigney, Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and author of The Sin of Empathy, as they unpack how weaponized empathy and counterfeit compassion have ensnared men, institutions, and entire nations. Discover how the West h…
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In episode 486 astrologer Chris Brennan interviews some listeners of the podcast to talk about the recent retrogrades of Venus and Mars and what changes they coincided with in their life.Mars is recently coming off of its retrograde in Cancer and Leo, while Venus is wrapping up its retrograde in Aries and Pisces, so it felt like a good moment to ch…
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Paras & Marines Set NEW World Record | Chris Binch
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1:52:07Paras and Marines Set New World Record – In this epic episode of the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast, Chris Thrall chats with Chris Binch, 'The Old Paratrooper Podcast' and fellow veteran, about their incredible achievement: hosting the first ever podcast at sea. As Chris Thrall crossed the Atlantic Ocean with Louie Greenhalgh, a fellow Royal Marine Com…
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Ep. 94 - "The Forgotten" | Season 3, Ep. 20
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2:07:19Episode 94- Season 3 Ep 20 “The Forgotten” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby. Two members of the Xindi Council offer to stop the launch of the weapon if Archer can prove that the Xindi have been manipulated; the crew mourns and hold a memorial for their dead shipmates. Season 3 Forma…
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Venus Retrograde in Aries and Queer History
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6:10:32In episode 485 astrologer Elly Higgins joins the show to discuss the 8-year repetitions of Venus retrograde in Aries and how they tie into queer history over the past century.In this episode we start with the Venus retrograde in Aries of 1905, and then work our way forward in 8 year increments, discussing how important moments and turning points in…
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Order Out Of Chaos - Understanding Duality Conciousness
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48:06Order Out Of Chaos - Understanding Duality Conciousness. In this thought-provoking episode of the Chris Thrall Podcast, we sit down with Kim Michaels, a renowned spiritual teacher, to explore the deeper layers of duality consciousness and how it shapes our perception of reality. Together, we dive into the dynamics of awakening, inner power, and tra…
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Special Forces Soldier's INSANE Death Sentence | Tony Thompson
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1:20:25Special Forces Soldier's INSANE Death Sentence | Tony Thompson This gripping episode of the Chris Thrall Podcast dives deep into the shocking case of Clive Freeman, a former Special Forces soldier handed an insane and tragic - and effectively a - death sentence. Journalist Tony Thompson helps unpack this chilling miscarriage of justice, where an in…
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In episode 484 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look at the astrological forecast for April 2025.April see the continuation and eventual conclusion of many of the alignments that started in March, with the effective range of the Aries eclipse extending through the first week or so, and then Mercury and Venus wrapping up their retrograde…
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Ep. 93 - March 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
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38:03EP 93 BONUS - March 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of March the themes are Spring and St. Patrick’s Day, and our episode picks are…
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Ep. 92 - "Damage" | Season 3, Ep. 19
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1:34:31Episode 92- Season 3 Ep 19 “Damage” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby discuss morality and grey areas with the repercussions from last episode impacting the crew. As the crew of Enterprise struggle to make repairs following the Reptilian attack, the Xindi council begins to shatter as…
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Saturn-Neptune Conjunctions in History
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8:49:35In episode 483 astrologers Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best discuss what happened in the past when the planets Saturn and Neptune form conjunctions every 36 years, and how these alignments often coincide with important turning points in history.We spend the first three quarters of the episode going through the seven most recent Saturn-Neptune conj…
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JAILED For A FACEBOOK Post - War Veteran's HORROR Story | Jamie Michael
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51:17Jailed for a Facebook Post - War Veterans Horror Story. In this gripping Chris Thrall interview, we explore the shocking story of an Ex-Royal Marine jailed for a social media post. This case highlights the UK free speech crackdown and the dangers of social media censorship, as veterans and citizens alike face increasing restrictions on freedom of e…
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British Soldier’s SHOCKING Ukraine Revelation! | 'Timmo'
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1:07:36British soldiers and foreign volunteers have been fighting in Ukraine, but what is the real story behind the war? In this deep dive, Chris Thrall speaks to 'Timmo' who exposes the shocking realities of the Ukraine conflict and the dark forces at play. Who are the real power players? What is happening on the Ukraine frontline? Get an unfiltered pers…
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First Flight 91: Season 3, Episode 18 "Azati Prime"
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1:49:31Episode 91- Season 3 Ep 18 “Azati Prime” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby have been on a long road getting from there to Azati Prime! Now that we’re here, there is so much to talk about. When Enterprise discovers a means of destroying the weapon, Archer takes the suicide mission upo…
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In episode 482 features an interview with astrologer Berna Lee about the history, philosophy, and practice of Chinese astrology.Berna is a graduate of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology program from the Sophia Centre, with a thesis examining the theory and practice of astrology in modern Hong Kong, and she is a 45th generation Chinese astro…
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Professional Footballer's £500,000 Addiction | Tony Kelly
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47:54Professional footballer Tony Kelly blew £500,000 during his gambling addiction. He now runs Red Card. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: chr…
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In episode 481 astrologer Chris Brennan gives a recap of some of the highlights of the 2025 Oscars ceremony from an astrological perspective.Venus stationed retrograde in Aries the day before the Oscars, and so we expected some firsts, some controversies, and some snafus, and it did not disappoint!Listen in for a full recap of all of the highlights…
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First Flight 90: Season 3, Episode 17 "Hatchery"
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1:23:35Episode 90- Season 3 Ep 16 “Hatchery” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are feeling very protective of hatchlings and chatting about “Hatchery.” Do we need to be removed from podcast hosting duties?! Enterprise finds a crashed Xindi-Insectoid ship containing an incubation chamber fil…
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