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YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for best podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter, cookbook author and Cascade PBS TV host Rachel Belle. Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Greta Gerwig, Jonathon Van Ness, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Margaret Cho, Alton Brown, Isaac Mizrahi, Ani DiFranco, Iron & Wine, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she uncovers the history, science and culture of these dishes with everyone from the designer wh ...
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The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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Join Troy Haliburton, Isaac Agyekum-Harris, and Wardell McCabe every week on their quest to become the preeminent basketball program in one of the nation's largest basketball markets: the DMV. They'll cover all levels of the sport, from high school to the pros, covering all areas of the game both on and off-the-court. Every week they'll be joined by new guests as they play engaging games that let the audience be a part of the fun.
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Anti-vaccination arguments and attitudes can seem convincing to the untrained ear. In this show we will address why these arguments fall short, and show why vaccination is worth it in a cost/benefit analysis.
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Jim Stovall was a journalism professor for nearly four decades. In this podcast he shares some of the stories that he has learned about writers, journalists, the writing process, and just about anything else that he finds interesting. You can sign up for his weekly newsletter at his website jprof.com. Jim's latest book is Heads and Tales: Caricatures and Stories about the Famous, the Infamous, and the Just Plain Interesting. That book is available on Amazon.com.
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Dancing Paradox is a podcast centred around truth and the paradoxical nature of Life. There are conversations with those who talk about non-duality, spirituality and wisdom. I also share the words of those who have spoken a resonant message in the past. Vitam Impendere Vero
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LearnOutLoud's Biography Podcast will explore the lives of notable people throughout history. Whether it be World Leaders, Political activists, spiritual luminaries, great artists or every day people, this podcast will be a showcase for their story.
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Entrepreneurship has been one of the slowest fields to reflect the diversity of the US. Why is that? Join Em Wilder, Program Manager at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, as she explores barriers experienced by founders of color. In each episode, Em speaks with incredible Black and Brown founders about how they have overcome obstacles to success and discovered solutions that help level the playing field. Presented by the David and Rebecca Klements Family with support from the Community Found ...
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John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole
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1:24:17In this week's jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of Business of Fashion to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14). After that, they discuss t…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Bridget Everett, star of the HBO Max show Somebody Somewhere, singer, comedian and cabaret performer. In this fast and fun lightning round, Bridget sends host Rachel Belle into a spiral of jealousy by revealing her go-to New York City grocery store; struggles to pronounce the name of her fav…
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Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release
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1:04:28Troy is back! And he's joined by Isaac and Wardell to breakdown the Mystics 1-2 week (03:08), while pleading Sonia Citron's case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (07:26). From there, the gang also addresses some of the Mystics roster decisions (12:08) along with addressing some of the rumors which led to Alysha Clark requesting a trade from the Storm (1…
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Bridget Everett: Dinner at Pascal’s Manale
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31:31Bridget Everett’s last meal takes us to New Orleans’ second oldest restaurant, where Creole and Italian cooking collide into a cuisine called (you guessed it) Italian Creole! The owner of Pascal’s Manale, Dickie Brennan, joins the show to talk about the special menu and the restaurant’s long history. Bridget performed her delightfully raunchy cabar…
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Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield
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58:52On today's show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield! From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards' decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony Gill (27:23), al…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from actor Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere), author of the new memoir Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Jeff talks about visiting the real-life cafes featured in Somebody Somewhere, what he thinks of the Swedish food he grew up eating and why he never ever throw…
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Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup
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58:12In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics' recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58). The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas' arrest (24:45). Also on tod…
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If you fell in love with Jeff Hiller’s character Joel on Somebody, Somewhere (he was just nominated for his first Emmy for his performance!), you’ll want to pick up his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Jeff tells host Rachel Belle how he got his big break, his first role on a TV show at age 45 after 2…
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Murderbot (S1:E7-10) “We can rank about it.”
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45:19We discuss the final four episodes of Season One of Murderbot, then discuss the season as a whole, and then have a long post-script about what project to undertake after we cover one more robot story. (Hint: both possibilities begin with the letter S.)
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Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez
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47:22Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week's episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break dow…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and pianist Regina Spektor! Regina grew up in the Soviet Union, moving to the United States when she was 10, and many of her eating experiences are colored by her young life in Russia — including the desserts she likes! Regina tells host Rachel Belle which…
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Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla
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1:26:52On today's show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac's key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year's NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark. Also on today's show: (30:04) 📰 Fu…
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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and pianist Regina Spektor grew up in Soviet Russia, so when she moved to the Bronx with her family in 1990, American food was a bit of a culture shock. Cereal! Oranges! Chocolate pudding cups! It was all brand-new! Regina shares a handful of her family’s immigration eating stories. When in doubt, order the soup!…
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Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk
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1:03:23Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team's two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). T…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Dave Barry, award-winning humorist, columnist and author. Dave tells host Rachel Belle about the all-author band he’s been in for 30 years (that includes Stephen King!), what food he finds the funniest and why he hates lightning rounds (the entire episode is a lightning round!) Listen to Dav…
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Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh
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1:32:50Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today's show by breaking down the Mystics' recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of Little Brother, to review the Wizards' recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington sh…
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Dave Barry wrote a nationally syndicated, Pulitzer Prize-winning column that appeared in 500 newspapers from 1983 to 2005 and has published dozens of books. His newest is his very first memoir: Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass. How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up. Case in point: Dave really loves ketchup! He’s also very opinion…
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Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg
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1:14:08On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts. Also on today's…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Molly Yeh, star of Girl Meets Farm on Food Network & bestselling cookbook author. Her latest is a book of desserts called Sweet Farm. Molly bakes beautiful cakes for everybody’s birthdays, but what treat does she request when celebrating her own? I'll bet you a thousand brownies that you’ll …
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The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo
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41:31Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee. Message the show It’s basketba…
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Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez
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1:01:37In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They're then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead…
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Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed
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1:11:32It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears? Also on…
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Murderbot (S1:E3-6) “I wanted elliptical travel!”
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30:20Our continuing coverage of Murderbot, er, continues. We spend a bit of time discussing the pacing of the series. What do you think?
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Molly Yeh is the Emmy- and James Beard Award-nominated star of Girl Meets Farm on the Food Network; owner of Bernie’s, a bakery and cafe in East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and a bestselling cookbook author. Her new cookbook is Sweet Farm, 100 dessert recipes that feature oh-so-Molly flavors like tahini, marzipan, hawaij and halva, plus a whole chapter…
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New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez
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1:08:30In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of Clutch Points to recap the Mystics' dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington's young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA A…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Prabal Gurung, celebrated fashion designer and author of the new memoir Walk Like a Girl. Prabal has made a habit of ordering a cheeseburger and fries in every city he visits – he tells host Rachel Belle who makes the best burger in the world. He recalls the magical celebrity sighting he had…
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Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month, Wizards Draft Boards, and Reacting to the NBA Finals with Kelsey Nicole Nelson
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1:10:32On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics' gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team's budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen's Rookie of the Month win. Also …
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Prabal Gurung’s new memoir, Walk Like a Girl, tells his life story: how he went from being a bullied queer boy in Nepal who was always an outsider to starting his own label in New York City, designing gowns for First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey. Prabal says he loves all kinds of food, but he is OBSESSED with …
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Wizards Draft Tiers and the Mystics Crunch Time Performances with Kevin Folli
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1:11:56On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics' season, highlighting the team's standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya's men's basketball schedule for the 2025-'26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Biso…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from W. Kamau Bell, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated TV host, comedian, filmmaker and best-selling author. Kamau tells host Rachel Belle about the delightfully different flavor of attention that came with winning Celebrity Jeopardy; how rare it is to find his favorite kind of burrito in California’s B…
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Mystics' Rising Rookies, Gonzaga High's Latest Hire, and NBA Playoff Pandemonium with Carita Parks
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55:50Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today's show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core. Also on the show: 🧐 Scout…
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Kamau Bell has a long and impressive resume, including hosting seven seasons of the CNN docuseries United Shades of America, winning a Peabody Award for We Need to Talk About Cosby, and winning the third season of Celebrity Jeopardy, and he’s about to take off on his “Who’s With Me” standup tour. Kamau wore a T-shirt on TV that read, “Not All Macar…
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We’re doing a Murderbot series! We reacted to the trailer, and now we’re covering the first two episodes. We’ll do at least two more of these to cover the full season. If you’re listening on the website because your podcast player feed has gone dead, please update it to the RSS feed below: https://pavementpodcast.com/feed/podcast/tmtyr/…
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Mystics Ignite in their Season Opener, Wizards Plot their Offseason Path, and the NBA Playoffs with Ben Becker
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56:57In this week's episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics' season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They're then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans. Also on the show: 🧐 Scouting Report …
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from musician and actor Sharon Van Etten, who is on the road touring her new album now! An educated wine lover, Sharon tells host Rachel Belle which bottle best represents her personality and which countries are often left out of the conversation when we talk about fantastic wines. Nicknamed “Sna…
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NBA Draft Lottery Reactions with Andrew Sharp
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34:02Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp! In this episode, they discuss: 🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications 🧙♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking 🧐 Prospects for the Washington…
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Mystics Preseason Recap, Hoping for Cooper Flagg, and NBA Playoff Surprises
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51:26On today's show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics' 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we're only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past. A…
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Sharon Van Etten: Mashed Potatoes on Toast
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32:04Sharon Van Etten is on the road now touring her seventh album, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. But as much as she loves writing and performing music, she has considered a couple different career paths: therapist and sommelier! Sharon’s love of wine started in high school, when she was an exchange student living with a family in Spain. So …
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We recorded some quick thoughts that ironically take a while to get to about the Murderbot trailer and what we hope to see in the series. Happy May the Fourth! Murderbot is a droid, so it’s clearly canon.
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Mystics Injuries, A Shift in the Wizards' Culture, & Weighing the NBA Awards Winners
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57:44On this week's show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics' injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards …
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Josh Groban. Josh is getting ready for a string of shows in Las Vegas, so host Rachel Belle presents him with the most ridiculous, over-the-top, calorie-packed dishes she could find on Vegas menus (obviously Guy Fieri is involved) and asks h…
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TMTYR: The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown (feat. Peter Kuskie)
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43:35By Pavement Pounders Podcast
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Blake Harper's Transfer Talk, Troy Weaver's Departure, and a Capital Classic Preview with Jordan Scott
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53:36From Blake Harper’s potential transfer from Howard to Creighton, to a fiery Capital Classic preview featuring Michigan State-bound star, Jordan Scott - Troy, Isaac and Wardell take another deep dive into the biggest basketball stories in the DMV. Plus, they react to Troy Weaver’s departure from the Wizards and his impact on scouting in D.C. And the…
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Josh Groban: Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears
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35:10Is Josh Groban’s best song about baked beans? Two foods Josh Groban’s dad turned him onto as a child: pickled and smoked fish and baked beans. So when Bush’s asked Josh to write them a commercial jingle, he took it a step further and composed a semi-autographical baked-bean power ballad! He tells host Rachel Belle the whole story. Josh learned to c…
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WNBA Draft Grades, Wizards Lottery Wishes & a Look Around the Association
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1:01:55On this week’s show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell break down the Mystics’ Draft night by handing out grades like the Spring midterms, run a mock sim of the NBA Lottery live (send prayers for the Wizards fans), and recap the NBA play-in tournament. Plus: 🐦 Read and React 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line ⏱️ The Last Shot It’s basketball with the signature belt…
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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Danielle Chang, host of Lucky Chow on PBS. And Rachel Belle takes a very special field trip to Seattle’s Mixed Pantry, a beautifully curated specialty foods shop that exclusively sells Asian and Asian American-made products. On last week’s episode of Your Last Meal, Danielle told Rachel she …
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We had a great conversation with Ed Ashton about his background in engineering and medical research, how he finds the time to write a novel every year, and how Mickey7 and Mickey-17 came to be. Edward’s website: https://www.edwardashton.com/
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The Debut: Wizards recap, Mystics preview, and a Spelling Bee (?!) with Domo
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52:09In the very first episode of Capital Hoop Caucus — your new Saturday morning hoops fix covering all things DMV basketball — Troy, Isaac, Wardell, and special guest Domo kick things off with: 🔁 A season recap on the 17-win Wizards 🧠 Draft-day forecast for the Mystics 📈 Rookie Scouting Report 📝 A Spelling Bee Showdown (yes, seriously) 🎤 Trivia Time f…
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Join us on the pursuit to become DC’s preeminent basketball show covering all levels of the sport across DC, Maryland and Virginia! Message the show It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.By Capital Hoop Caucus
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PBS's "Lucky Chow" host, Danielle Chang, has been using food as a tool to promote diversity since her family immigrated from Taiwan to Texas when she was 5, and she eventually turned it into a career! Danielle tells host Rachel Belle which condiment she always keeps in her bag and Your Last Meal listeners call in to confess what flavor enhancers th…
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