Best Matt And Karen Smith Podcasts (2025)

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534 // Bennington Triangle - Part 3 - James Tedford 1:20:12

1h ago1:20:12

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of James Tedford. 68 year-old World War I veteran James Tedford went missing on December 1st, 1949. Tedford had been visiting relati…

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The Facts of Life, Days of Our Lives and Barbra Streisand’s Husband | Gloria Loring, Part 2 46:20

1d ago46:20

46:20

Susan and Sharon keep the good times rolling with Part 2 of their conversation with singer, song-writer, actress, author and diabetes advocate Gloria Loring! Known for her Number One hit “Friends & Lovers”, Gloria is also the legendary co-composer and singer of the impossible to forget Facts of Life theme song! In Part 2 of their conversation, they…

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"Influencers, In-Fights & New Media" with Hannah Ferguson 1:35:02

3d ago1:35:02

1:35:02

At 26, Hannah Ferguson is one of the most influential young women in Australia. Her media company, Cheek Media, boasts an army of politically-engaged, progressive female fans. Ferguson co-hosts the smash hit podcast Big Small Talk, which breaks down politics and pop culture. An unapologetic progressive, she recently interviewed the prime minister a…

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533 // Hunting Fugitive William Leslie Arnold 1:07:43

1d ago1:07:43

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Geoff Britton about his hunt for missing fugitive William Leslie Arnold. William Leslie Arnold murdered his parents in 1958, pled guilty and was sentenced in 1959. Then he escaped prison in 1967 and disappeared. Our guest Geoff Britton began searching for him and it le…

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532 // Lilly & Jack Sullivan 1:24:00

3d ago1:24:00

1:24:00

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jordan Bonaparte of the Nighttime Podcast about the mysterious disappearances of Lilly and Jack Sullivan from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada on May 2nd, 2025. Recent media: https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/05/28/rcmp-narrows-down-timeline-of-sullivan-children-disappearance-asks-f…

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PREVIEW: Andrew Sullivan 36:10

6d ago36:10

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Andrew Sullivan is one of the most influential political writers of his generation. He became the face of the gay marriage fight, after writing the first major American article arguing for it in 1989. His 1995 book, Virtually Normal, became a bible of the marriage equality movement. Andrew had moved to America to get his PhD in politics from Harvar…

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MHC #188 The Well 15.3 40:45

7d ago40:45

40:45

BEHIND: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Eight featuring Josh, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the third episode of Ncuti Gatwa's second series as the 15th Doctor, in The Well! Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative.libsyn.com @StarTrekRBG: …

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531 // Deanna Merryfield 1:15:51

5d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Melissa Twardowski about the mysterious disappearance of her sister Deanna Merryfield from Killeen, Texas in July of 1990. Deanna was reported missing on July 22nd, 1990. Her case was filed as a runaway. Deanna did not leave a note, told no one she was running away, and did not take …

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"Why Gaza is Genocide" with Israeli Holocaust Historian Prof. Amos Goldberg 1:00:09

10d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Terms like "genocide" and "apartheid" are thrown around a lot by anti-Israel activists. But when a leading Israeli Holocaust historian declares his own country to be a genocidal apartheid state, we ought to listen. Born and raised in Israel, Dr Goldberg is a professor in the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew Universi…

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530 // NESK - Brainscratch Collab - Is There a New England Serial Killer? 1:48:23

8d ago1:48:23

1:48:23

In this new episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Mike Morford speak on John Lordan's Brainscratch Youtube show about the possibilities of a new and active serial killer in New England. Check out this episode on John Lordan's LordanArts channel: https://youtu.be/YyXvnuLC7Po. Follow John Lordan's work: https://linktr.ee/lordanarts. Follow Mike…

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MHC #187 Lux 15.2 42:34

11d ago42:34

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CINEMA: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Seven featuring Josh, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the second episode of Ncuti Gatwa's second series as the 15th Doctor, in Lux! Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative.libsyn.com @StarTrekRBG: star…

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529 // NESK - Reviewing Expert Insight in New England Serial Killer Case 1:10:02

10d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the possibilities of a new and active serial killer in New England. We also play clips from Lance's conversation with expert Dr. Michael Arntfield that aired on Crawlspace on May 18th, 2025. Mike brings his unique and specialized insight into not only the dynamics of how the discover…

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PREVIEW: “Tariffs, Greenbacks, Qatar’s Air Force One, and American Empire” with Assoc. Prof. David Smith 28:19

14d ago28:19

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How do you reconcile Trump's passion for American Greatness with his disengagement from international systems which America set up? What are the consequences so far of Trump's tariff flip-flops? Can Ukraine be resolved by the Great Powers alone? Do volatile bond markets predict the end of the U.S. dollar? Where does this all leave America in relati…

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528 // Nicholas Marion 1:40:06

12d ago1:40:06

1:40:06

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the mysterious disappearance of Nicholas Marion with his father Carl, sister Cola, and Cola's wife Amanda. Nicholas went missing from Youbou Road in the Cowichan Valley on June 20th, 2024. If you have any information please call the Cowichan RCMP at 250-759-6668. And please refer to…

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Gloria Loring | Talking Friends & Lovers and Singing The Facts of Life, Part 1 53:03

15d ago53:03

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“When I sang, I knew who was on the stage. When I got off the stage, I was very shy, couldn’t look people in the eye. But when I was ON the stage I was just filled with my own light.” - Gloria Loring Susan and Sharon welcome Gloria Loring -- singer, song-writer, actress, author and diabetes advocate. Known for her Number One hit “Friends & Lovers”,…

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Josh on... Can You Change People's Minds? 1:33:36

16d ago1:33:36

1:33:36

We've got a special treat for you today. Josh sat down with the hosts of the "Changed My Mind" podcast, who interrogated him about whether it's really possible, in our divided times, to change someone's mind. Josh shares his thoughts about the art of persuasion; reveals topics on which his position has changed; and wrestles with conundrums like fac…

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527 // Davohnte Morgan 51:54

15d ago51:54

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In this episode Tim Pilleri speaks with Terri Barnes, Davohnte Morgan's mom about Davohnte's disappearance from Mount Shasta, California in May of 2020. If you have any information please call the Mount Shasta Police at 530-926-7540. This episode previously aired on Missing on November 3rd, 2022. Follow Terri on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ma…

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#170: Yosemite’s Curry Village: The Good, The Bad and The Scary 50:52

17d ago50:52

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Nestled below the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley is a village bustling with visitors year-round. For over a century, Curry Village has welcomed guests who want to stay in this magnificent valley yet are looking for an affordable option to the other pricier accommodations nearby, namely The Ahwahnee Hotel and Yosemite Lodge. With over 500 rooms a…

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"The Game-ification of Everything" with Gurwinder Bhogal 1:42:43

20d ago1:42:43

1:42:43

Gurwinder rose to fame writing elaborately insightful Twitter threads about how to be human in the twenty-first century. He now publishes The Prism, on Substack, a guide to navigating the digital age. Watch this conversation on YouTube. And you’re missing out on our best ad-free content if you haven’t popped over to the Uncomfy Convos Substack page…

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526 // Erik Larsfolk & John McCormick Jr 1:26:19

19d ago1:26:19

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the disappearances of Erik Larsfolk and John McCormick Jr from the Mccormick Farm in Caledon, Ontario on August 24th, 1981. Laura's site: https://www.canadiangurl77.com/. Laura's FB page for Trenny: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/searching.for.trenny⁠. Sources: https://w…

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“Free Thought vs Free Speech” with Jenara Nerenberg 1:05:25

23d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Are people too disagreeable these days? Or, in fact, are we losing the knack for disagreement? Are we self-silencing? Or getting more rude? Jenara Nerenberg is the founder and host of The Neurodiversity Project. She's a Harvard graduate who lectures widely on neuroscience and diversity, and who runs workshops at institutions like the Stanford Gradu…

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525 // DB Cooper: New Discoveries w/ Eric Ulis 1:13:18

22d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Eric Ulis. Eric is an unwavering and tireless investigator who has made it a mission of his to discover the true identity of the legendary famous skyjacker, DB Cooper. This episode aired on Crawlspace on April 6th, 2025. Follow Eric Ulis: ⁠https://ericulis.com/⁠. YouTube:⁠ https://www.y…

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524 // Continuing Coverage of Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 53:54

25d ago53:54

53:54

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This is part 3 of a special report we're doing on the possibility of a new and active serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of a woman were found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk …

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"Does Alien Life Exist?" with astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb 1:21:17

28d ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Are we alone? If alien life exists, why can't we find it? What's "the great filter"? Why is the universe set up the way it is? What are the chances there 's some purpose to it all? And is BBC News correct in reporting that "Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet"? What have we actually found? What might it mean? Whenever…

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523 // Percy Fawcett 55:52

26d ago55:52

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the 1925 disappearances of Percy Fawcett, his son Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimmell in the wilds of Brazil while looking for the lost city of El Dorado. Research by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Fawcett. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Amazon-Enigma-Per…

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Directing The Facts of Life and Who’s The Boss | Asaad Kelada, Part 2 51:45

29d ago51:45

51:45

"It is equally treacherous when you are very successful as when you are trying to get your foot in the door in terms of keeping the sense of who you are.” -- Asaad Kelada, producer/director, The Facts of Life In Part 2 of their conversation with Asaad Kelada, Susan and Sharon talk with the director about the gifts and pitfalls of success; his reput…

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MHC #186 The Robot Revolution 15.1 31:19

1M ago31:19

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REVOLUTION? Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Six featuring Josh, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the first episode of Ncuti Gatwa's second series as the 15th Doctor, in The Robot Revolution! Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative.libsyn.com …

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“Conspiracies, Echo Chambers & Culture Wars” with Sacha Judd 1:44:24

1M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

The internet is a dumpster fire. Are you a firefighter? Or an arsonist? This episode is a cracker. Sacha Judd is an expert on internet subcultures. A former lawyer, she has become something like “the Mark Cuban of New Zealand” - a smart, left-wing investor in high-growth startups; advisor to businesses; and fierce commentator on Big Tech. Sacha wan…

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522 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 2 1:21:00

1M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part two of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…

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PREVIEW: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dave Sweeney 50:27

1M ago50:27

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Do nuclear weapons protect Western civilisation? Or are they an insane error that humanity should undo? Is nuclear power worth the cost and risk? Dave Sweeney co-founded the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Dave and Josh debate the risks and rewards of nuclear weapons and nuclear pow…

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MHC #185.5 An Unearthly Child 1.1 [Episodes 3 & 4] Commentary 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

JOY: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Five.Five featuring Sean, Isaac, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a CLASSIC Doctor Who commentary, watching the last two episodes of the William Hartnell serial, An Unearthly Child! Let the banter begin! This is the first in a series attempting to watch and commentate over all of the episodes produ…

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521 // True Crime Garage Crossover - Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer - Part 1 1:17:20

1M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Captain and Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage. In part one we discuss the cases that have stuck with us over the years. We speak a bit about Maura Murray's disappearance in part one and about Brian Shaffer's disappearance in part two. This is part one of two. Follow True Crime Garage:…

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BONUS: "Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Furore" with Tyson Yunkaporta 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Have indigenous Welcomes-to-Country gone too far? On Friday, far-right hecklers disrupted the Welcome to Country (i.e. the land acknowledgment, in North American parlance) of a profound Australian national event, the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The protest has sparked a national firestorm about race, racism and remembrance. Josh shares his thoughts abo…

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520 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 46:34

1M ago46:34

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the …

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"Facebook Whistleblower" Frances Haugen 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

What’s social media doing to us, and how would you fix it? Mark Zuckerberg has been a busy boy on the witness stand in Washington DC lately. In one of the most consequential antitrust cases in tech history, Meta is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly maintaining a monopoly. It could reshape the future of social media, privacy regulation…

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519 // Lewis Lent & Hidden Demons of the Berkshires 1:09:56

1M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Margery Metzger to speak about her new book Hidden Demons. In Hidden Demons Margery writes about child serial killer Lewis Lent and much more. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace January 4th, 2023. Get Hidden Demons here: https://wildbluepress.com/hidden-demons-ma…

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518 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England? 47:01

1M ago47:01

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains …

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"American Authoritarianism" with Matt Welch 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

What do you make of a U.S. government that snatches people off the street and disappears them into Central American prisons, forever, with no trial, and no way to appeal? Matt Welch is a libertarian journalist. He's no wild-eyed, Trump-loathing leftie. Fresh off the back of his appearance on Bill Maher, Matt joined Josh on Josh's streaming TV show,…

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517 // Bennington Triangle - Part 2 - Paula Welden 1:44:33

1M ago1:44:33

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that aft…

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The Facts of Life with Director Asaad Kelada | Part 1 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

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“There was a sense of discovery about what this series was going to be about. It was going to be about young people -- with all of their shenanigans, and the maneuvering, and all the silliness that takes place with that. But it was also going to be about growing up. These five people, and the fabric that holds them together.” -- Asaad Kelada - prod…

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“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg 1:48:09

1M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

What's the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era of artificial intelligence and ADHD? Professor Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading education experts. He ran Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, moved to Washington DC to advise the World Bank on education, and was a visitin…

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516 // The Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine - Part 2 55:39

2M ago55:39

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Karlee Bodine, daughter of Karen Bodine, about her mom's unsolved murder and her family's fight for justice. Karen's body was found the morning of Jan 22nd, 2007 at a gravel pit adjacent to Littlerock Road Southwest in Olympia, Washington. For more information or to submit tips to the…

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PREVIEW: "What Can Democrats Do?" with David Pakman 20:23

2M ago20:23

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The Democratic Party is paralysed. It can't merely offer resistance to Trump. It also needs to offer an alternative to him. But how? Should they oppose his every move, as the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Cory Booker believe? Or should they shut up and wait for the president to doom himself, as Senate minority leader …

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#169: Our Most Excellent Northern Arizona RV Adventure 40:38

2M ago40:38

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This episode is sponsored by GO RVING™ Nothing says “All American Road Trip” more than loading up an RV, hitting the road, and having an adventure. And that’s exactly what we did recently with the help from our friends at GO RVING™ In the spring of 2025, we rented an RV in Phoenix and drove up to Page, Arizona where we spent five days and four nigh…

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515 // New Trenny Gibson Updates w/ Laura Riste 1:33:11

2M ago1:33:11

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the mysterious disappearance of Trenny Gibson from the Smoky Mountain National Park on October 8th, 1976. This is part 8 of our series on Trenny Gibson. Laura's site: www.canadiangurl77.com. Laura's FB page for Trenny: https://www.facebook.com/searching.for.trenny. …

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514 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 2 51:13

2M ago51:13

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In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 17th, 2022.…

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“Decoding the Gurus” with Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne 1:18:53

2M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

When are independent shows like Uncomfortable Conversations serving a useful purpose... and when are they just preaching to the choir? "Decoding the Gurus" is a podcast that dissects how new-media personalities gain guru status. Frequently, such podcasters claim to be bravely challenging the status quo... while comfortably pandering to their team. …

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513 // Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy - Part 1 55:11

2M ago55:11

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In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the mysterious disappearance of Teresa Ann Davidson-Murphy from Rainier, Oregon in October of 1999. Included are clips from Jennifer's interview with Teresa's mother Yvonne. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. This episode was previously published on February 10th, 2022.…

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MHC #185 An Unearthly Child 1.1 [Episodes 1 & 2] Commentary 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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JOY: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Eight Five featuring Sean Josh, Isaac, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a CLASSIC Doctor Who commentary, watching the first two episodes of the William Hartnell serial, An Unearthly Child! Let the banter begin! This is the first in a series attempting to watch and commentate over all of the episodes prod…

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Anthony Bourdain’s “Lieutenant”, Laurie Woolever 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Anthony Bourdain was Josh's hero. Laurie Woolever was, as Bourdain called her, his "lieutenant". A writer and culinary graduate, Laurie had worked for another gigantic cooking celebrity, Mario Batali, before he was brought down for alleged sexual harrassment. She spent almost ten years as Bourdain's right-hand-gal. The two of them wrote two books t…

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