Best Kevin Rocha Podcasts (2025)

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S10 E9: Coming of Age - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Charlotte Blake Alston 31:31

5d ago31:31

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the journeys from childhood to adulthood and the lessons we learn as we mature.(1:36) "Musa's Son" - Antonio Rocha tells a story about the son of a chief going through his rite of passage to become a man.(12:06) Sam Payne tells a story where he learned that failure is a rite of pass…

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Unsound Heads Ep. 4 with Joel Shanahan | WCN TV // EXCERPT - FULL EPISODE ON PATREON 11:06

6d ago11:06

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Our friend Joel is back for another noise hang! Full episode at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Support the showBy White Centipede Noise

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WCN Studios Update June 2025 - Distro now open and more! 7:42

10d ago7:42

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https://whitecentipedenoise.com/ https://www.patreon.com/c/whitecentipedenoise Support the showBy White Centipede Noise

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S10 E8: The Pursuit of Happiness- Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Debs Newbold 32:32

12d ago32:32

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how to pursue happiness. What's the secret? Our stories today have a few ideas about that.(1:20) "Happy Man Shirt" - Bill Harley tells a Scottish story about an unhappy king on a quest to find even one happy man in all his kingdom. When he finally does, he's surprised by what he fin…

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S10 E7: Beloved Elders - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis, Bil Lepp and Andy Offutt Irwin 29:01

19d ago29:01

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about caretaking, criminal tendencies, and creative license to be learned from old friends. (1:20) "Grandmother and Mrs. Fox" - Donald Davis tells a childhood story about the beauty in how we frame life--and its ending. (13:40) Sam Payne tells a story about when his young son had a myster…

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Elm Town 84 – Wonder: Elm all the way down with Justin Lubin 55:46

20d ago55:46

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Justin Lubin sketches his journey from undergrad research at UChicago with Ravi Chugh on output-directed and bidirectional programming environments (Sketch-n-Sketch) to graduate work at UC Berkeley with Sarah E. Chasins, focusing on programming language theory, researching how statically-typed functional programmers write code, and beyond, to helpi…

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S10 E6: Wisdom & Folly - Stories for the Whole Family by Donna Washington and Kevin Kling 27:26

26d ago27:26

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how smarts can't be appreciated in the eyes of others until we've come to appreciate them in ourselves. (2:20) "Morgan and the Pot of Beans" - Donna Washington tells a story about one young man who, despite discouragement from every corner, had happy success with big brains and a bi…

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Miguel Rocha of CBN Pt. 1 46:35

28d ago46:35

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Today my guest is Miguel Rocha of CBN, a death industrial project from Omaha Nebraska whose work confrontationally explores race relations in America from the perspective of a person of color. Rocha has also long been involved in organizing Omaha DIY, blending a variety of underground genres and subcultures together. You can hear a track from his f…

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S10 E5: Humble Pie - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Kim Weitkamp 30:11

1M ago30:11

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No one likes a helping of humble pie, but these stories will help. you laugh you way through the humiliation.(1:08) "The Lion Prince" by Antonio Rocha tells a story about a little prospective lion king who needed to learn a thing or two about what it means to be in charge. (10:27) Sam Payne tells a story about his pride over a home repair that ende…

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S10 E4: Bringing Up Baby - Stories for the Whole Family by Bobby Norfolk and Bill Harley 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the potential every ambition has for flight, even when a gripe or two becomes part of the process. (2:31) "Baby Hawk Learns to Fly" - Bobby Norfolk tells the story of how Baby Hawk needs purpose, patience, confidence, and courage to help him grow up, but most of all, he needs a grea…

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Jim Breedveld of GESELING / Charnel Ground Pt.1 40:42

1M ago40:42

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To watch or listen to the full episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Jim Breedveld runs Charnel Ground, booking and promoting noise shows in the Leiden and Amsterdam area of the Netherlands, and running a small label under the same name. Jim also makes blistering harsh noise as GESELING, among a number of collaborative projects…

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S10 E3: The Strength of Small Things - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston and Tim Lowry 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the little souls whose abilities should never be estimated by size.(1:00) "Nyangara the Python" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story about the courage that can be found for another's sake, even in a child. (11:54) Sam Payne shares some thoughts about the generational wisdom that's…

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S10 E2: Cinco de Mayo Myths - Stories for the Whole Family by Carolina and Jasmin Cardenas 26:36

2M ago26:36

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In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Apple Seed brings you two ancient myths from Central America.(1:05) "The Hungry Goddess and the Five Suns" by Carolina Quiroga. An Aztec myth that tells the cycles of creation the earth and sun went through while the gods tried to get it right.(14:34) Sam tells us about how families can create creation myths or …

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Iggor Cavalera 43:22

2M ago43:22

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This week my guest is Iggor Cavalera, the founding drummer of pioneering extreme metal band SEPULTURA from Brazil. Iggor has a long history in extreme music, and in recent years has become involved in the noise underground, releasing and performing a blend of experimental electronics and percussion, and collaborating with various noise artists. We …

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S10 E1: A Brush With Death - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Bil Lepp 27:12

2M ago27:12

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about close encounters with death that end in equal parts wisdom and laughter.(1:19) "The Old Woman Who Cheated Death" - Debs Newbold tells a story about a woman much less powerful than death, but three times as clever.(17:10) Sam Payne tells a memory of some tricky folks he knows. How do…

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S9 E12: Life's Lessons - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Bil Lepp 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how lessons can come from all kinds of mentors, but ultimately, it's our choice to learn them. (1:02) "Lessons from Three Girls" - Kevin Kling shares memories of three little girls (and one little boy) that reminded him that mentors can come in all ages. (8:24) Sam Payne tells a story about Important Le…

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Elm Town 83 – Wonder: Meeting people where they are with Ryan Haskell 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Kicking off the Wonder series, Ryan Haskell shares his approach to teaching Elm, his gap year adventures, and his current work at Brilliant. He gives insights into creating accessible learning materials, building games, and finding inspiration outside the Elm ecosystem. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music …

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Howard Stelzer Pt. 1 48:51

2M ago48:51

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This week my guest is Howard Stelzer, Massachusetts based composer who uses an arsenal of tape machines and cassettes to create dense and narrative tape music. Howard has been active since the mid 90s, releasing his music on labels such as Chocolate Monk, Troniks, No Rent, as well as his own imprint Intransitive Recordings, which was active from 19…

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S9 E11: Face Your Fears - Stories for the Whole Family by Jasmin Cardenas and Mara Menzies 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Gather your family to listen to stories about how fear came to be, how it speaks to us, and how we can manage it. (1:05) "How Fear Came into the World" - Mara Menzies"(16:40) Sam Payne tells a story about how sometimes, fear can be your friend.(21:15) How the Ocelot Got its Spots" / "El Ocelate" - Jasmin Cardenas Stories bring us together, and the …

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S9 E10: You're Not the Boss of Me - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Charlotte Blake Alston 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the learning how to be your own boss and make your own decisions. (1:05) "You're Not the Boss of Me" - Bill Harley tells the story of a skunk with the will to combat every demand except the one with a "please". (10:45) Sam Payne talks about one of the first times he needed to be in charge of his own dec…

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Thomas Ekelund of TREPANERINGSRITUALEN Part 1 40:27

3M ago40:27

40:27

This week we are joined by Thomas Ekelund of the ritualistic death industrial project TREPANERINGSRITUALEN, whose work is deeply rooted in personal spiritual exploration and occult practice. Thomas is also a graphic designer who has worked with many underground artists and labels, and he runs the label Beläten, which just released a new CD by Catal…

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S9 E9: Grandfriends - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Angela Lloyd 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the grandparents and grand friends that keep up laughing and learning with their bucketfuls of stories. (00:57) "Blackberries" - Donald Davis tells the story of blackberry-picking season at his grandparents' house and the time he learned that the truth is as important as blackberry pie is irresistable. …

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S9 E8: Friend or Foe? - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Lyn Ford 31:34

3M ago31:34

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the friends to be found around us when we care enough to listen. (1:00) "Anne Margaret and Me" - Kim Weitkamp tells the story about the enviable girl next door who is not as perfect as she seems. (20:26) Sam Payne tells a story about the importance of some of his very first friends.(24:40) "Rabbit and D…

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Paige Flash and Jason Wade of COCK E.S.P. 1:57:14

3M ago1:57:14

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Today I'm joined at WCN Studios by Paige Flash and Jason Wade of COCK E.S.P.! Jason was a fixture of the DIY, noise and punk scenes in Minneapolis when I was coming up, and we’ve remained in contact as we’ve both moved around the world. He was visiting Paige in Berlin, who is also a long term stalwart of extreme performance art and music, playing w…

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S9 E7: The Choice to Change - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Sheila Arnold 23:19

3M ago23:19

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the most impactful voice we will ever hear--our own. ( 00:45) "The Hare and the Farmyard" - Debs Newbold tells a story about how, big and strong as friends may be, one's greatest hero is often oneself.(7:14) Sam Payne talks about how there comes a time when we all need to grow up and be our own superher…

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S9 E6: Besting the Bad Guys - Stories for the Whole Family by Bobby Norfolk and Donna Washington 31:21

4M ago31:21

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how when little guys meet the bad guys, the little ones are sure to win with a little bit of selflessness and big dose of wit. (1:10) "The Tiger, the Man, and the Mouse" - Donna Washington tells a tale about a hasty Brahmin, a hungry tiger, and a mouse who understands that cleverness can be all about as…

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Kevin Gan Yuen of SUTEKH HEXEN - Pt. 1 38:35

4M ago38:35

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Listen to the full 1hr28min episode at https://www.patreon.com/c/whitecentipedenoise Kevin Gan Yuen is the central member of SUTEKH HEXEN, an experimental noise-heavy black metal project based in the Bay Area that features a large cast of rotating collaborators. Their new album Primeval is out now on Cyclic Law and Breath Sun Bone Blood. Kevin also…

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BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan 1:19:28

4M ago1:19:28

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BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan

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S9 E5: Tiny Acts of Kindness - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Jasmin Cardenas 29:27

4M ago29:27

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how kindness is powerful in every size. (1:00) "Aunt Esther Learns to Drive" - Donald Davis shares stories about parking meters, cellar stairs, and test drives, each connected by the laughter and kindness that helps us share in life's little mishaps. (15:45) Sam Payne remembers his father's kindness whe…

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Ask Me Anything - WCN Studios Grand Opening Feb. 22 49:03

4M ago49:03

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GRAND OPENING OF WCN STUDIOS - FEBRUARY 22 TUCHMACHERSTR. 47, POTSDAM, GERMANY 13:00 - 20:00 New public solo episode answering questions posed across social media and Patreon: Recent listening / Are you really starting a distro again? / Have you thought about putting on shows more now that the studio is coming together? / Lesser known & underrated …

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S9 E4: The Test of True Love - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Charlotte Blake Alston 28:13

4M ago28:13

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how, by weathering trials and time, resilient love puts us back together. (00:57) "Love is a Rodeo" - Kevin Kling tells a story about how the love worth waiting for won't just watch your best efforts, but will pull right along with you.(16:22) Sam Payne tells a story about the innovative way Sam's mom h…

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S9 E3: Give a Hilarious Hand - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Andy Offutt Irwin 28:37

5M ago28:37

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how a handyman can come in all shapes and surprises. (1:04) "Braswell Cleans Tombstones" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells a story about his ambitious friend, Braswell, who, with his Pontiac and a pressure hose, lends a hand in more ways than one.(15:49) Sam Payne tells a story someone in the background showing…

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Mark Durgan of PUTREFIER Pt.1 45:07

5M ago45:07

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Listen to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Today my guest is Mark Durgan, of the legendary UK industrial noise project PUTREFIER. Mark released pioneering works in the 80s on labels such as Broken Flag and his own imprint, Birthbiter, and has continued producing dizzyingly powerful solo recordings and collaborations u…

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S9 E2: Silly Goose - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Tim Lowry 29:49

5M ago29:49

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how, no matter how wild the catastrophe, the story can always get sillier. (1:05) "Silly Jack" - Debs Newbold tells the story of an exasperated wife who is reminded that, silly as a loved one may be, there are sillier people yet to meet. (18:06) Sam Payne tells a story about his first appearance in a pl…

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AFTERBLAST: Max Klebanov and Bee Traverse // WCN TV Preview 4:20

5M ago4:20

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Max Klebanov of DEATH KNEEL and Bee Traverse of NIMMIE AMEE are my first guests ever at the new WCN Studios! They were in town for Total Black’s 12 year anniversary show, and stopped by for a follow up to Max’s podcast appearance in 2024, known on WCN TV as an AFTERBLAST. FULL EPISODE OUT NOW AT https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Support t…

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S9 E1: Culinary Temptations - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Bobby Norfolk 30:48

5M ago30:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about enviable treats and the lengths some hungry youngsters will go to for them.(00:52) "Mrs. Lunchroom Lady" - Bill Harley tells a story of his elementary school cafeteria, where even pricier than friends and first servings are...the hot bread 'n butter sandwiches. (16:27) Sam Payne tells a story about memo…

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Joel Shanahan of GOLDEN DONNA / AUSCULTATION Pt. 1 38:32

5M ago38:32

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Listen to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Your support helps produce the podcast and helps us open our brick and mortar WCN Studios. Today my guest is Joel Shanahan, of the melancholic dance music projects GOLDEN DONNA and AUSCULTATION, but perhaps best known in noise circles as a fanatic listener, collector and trad…

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BONUS: 2025 National Youth Storytelling 33:41

5M ago33:41

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Gather your family to listen to a bonus feature of original stories told by members of National Youth Storytelling, and recorded live in the Apple Seed studios. (1:42) "Candy House Witch" - Claire Burnham tells an adaptation of "Hansel and Gretel" that sheds some light on a misunderstood perspective--the evil witch herself!(8:57) "Texas Tall Tale" …

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AFTERBLAST with Sam Torres of CRAWL OF TIME / TCU | WCN TV // PREVIEW 5:17

5M ago5:17

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AFTERBLAST with Sam Torres of CRAWL OF TIME / TCU - a full length follow up to his first appearance on WCN Podcast. We talk playing guitar in SUTEKH HEXEN, touring Europe, chi-fi audio, outlook on the future of the USA, social media and corporate tech, men’s mental health, Rio da Yung OG, booking shows in the Bay Area, and much more. Watch / listen…

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S8 E12: Petty Larceny - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Donna Washington 25:12

6M ago25:12

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Gather your family to listen to stories about a couple playful plots that both end in funerals...and a whole lot of fun.(00:58) "Raised on Hose Water" - Bil Lepp tells his rip-roaring tale about water bars, stolen goats, and a veritable mine of brewing mischief.(15:25) Sam Payne shares memories about his community park's drinking fountain.(19:25) "…

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Chris Gibson of Untitled Zine / BISAD / RHODA Pt. 1 43:09

6M ago43:09

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This is Part 1 - full episode out now at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Chris Gibson is a leader of contemporary Canadian noise through his publication Untitled Zine and his label Buried In Slag and Debris, both of which feature eclectic curation while boasting a focused aesthetic and philosophy. Based in Nova Scotia, his solo project …

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S8 E11: Heart Open Wide - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Bill Harley 26:48

6M ago26:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about appreciating the tale behind every experience and the world behind every person.(1:07) "People I Meet" - Kim Weitkamp shares poignant recollections of asking for the stories that individuals everywhere are hoping to give.(11:11) Sam Payne tells a story about the connection his son made with elderly neig…

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S8 E10: Healing - Stories for the Whole Family by Carolina and Shonaleigh 32:02

6M ago32:02

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Gather your family to listen to stories about big and little acts of redemption.(1:03) "Elijah's Menorah" - Shonaleigh shares a tale about the beautiful promise of redemption--all in good time.(11:50) Sam Payne tells a story about one of his last visits to his grandmother's bedside, and a special something of hers he was asked to choose.(16:41) "Ix…

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S8 E9: BYU Radio Family Christmas - Be Someone's Angel 54:32

6M ago54:32

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(1:03) Memories of year-round kindness with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 1, featuring stories of teacher appreciation, anonymous givers, and prayers near and far.(14:01) Memories of year-round kindness with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 2, featuring stories of shoveled driveways, community teamwork, and a Tim Tam slam.(31:38) S…

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Elm Town 82 – Inspired: Tools with Dillon and Jeroen 1:20:37

6M ago1:20:37

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In the final episode of the Inspired series, Dillon Kearns and Jeroen Engels wax philosophically with Jared about what it means to be inspired by Elm within the context of tools. We chat about feedback, guarantees, and contracts as lenses for building tools. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moo…

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S8 E8: The Gifts of Christmas - Stories for the Whole Family by Ed Stivender and Adam Booth 27:48

6M ago27:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about gift-giving and adventure that will carry listeners into the holiday season.(1:06) "The Gift of the Magi" - Ed Stivender tells a classic O. Henry tale of Christmas gifts bought with sacrifice and love, and a great deal of wisdom.(14:27) Sam Payne tells a story about his grandfather and his gift of a pia…

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S8 E7: Preposterous Plots - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry and Simon Brooks 30:06

7M ago30:06

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(00:00) Trailer for our new Christmas Jars podcast.Gather your family to listen to stories about tall tales that are truly unbelievable.(2:44) "Courthouse Tall Tales" - Tim Lowry shares about the propensity for tall-tale-telling in one small town community, including three nonsensical tales about a talking mule, a singing catfish, and a prayerful b…

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S8 E6: A Feast of Stories - Stories for the Whole Family by Lyn Ford and Bill Harley 27:24

7M ago27:24

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Gather your family to listen to a satisfying feast of stories.(00:41) "Grandma Jo and the Holiday Pig" - Lyn Ford tells her story about a laughably unappetizing menu and a grandma who saves the children's day.(10:39) Sam Payne tells a story about how food has been an important part of building family memories.(14:47) "Yeast Rolls" - Bill Harley tel…

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S8 E5: Friendly Advice - Stories for the Whole Family by Angela Lloyd and Andy Offutt Irwin 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the nitty gritty things in life that just might make a pearl.(1:15) "Pigwisps" - Angela Lloyd tells a story about oysters, pearls, and crossed fingers, but especially how the letter X made its mark.(14:17) Sam Payne tells a story about bedtime rituals with his young kids, and the song that was made in t…

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Sink or Swim 17:11

7M ago17:11

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Support opening WCN Studios, the brick and mortar noise shop and podcast studio in Potsdam, Germany. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise Fundraiser bundles: https://whitecentipedenoise.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AMCL39NWUSESQ Thank you. Support the show…

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