Best Macduff Podcasts (2023)

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The Second Act Podcast

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Kehly MacDuff - Episode #123 47:33

2h ago47:33

47:33

This week we have a really interesting guest, someone who has been on the radar for a long time, but she was destined to be episode #123! Kehly MacDuff has an incredible story of perseverance through a tough upbringing, childhood sexual trauma, becoming a scholarship athlete in Canada and the US and bringing it all back together to be health and we…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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John Berger, SOLVING THE CLIMATE CRISIS 59:00

7h ago59:00

59:00

Can we achieve 100% clean power by 2030? “It would be economically efficient and technologically possible to produce all of our power and all of our energy needs through clean power sources. It’s basically as simple as that.” John J. Berger We spend the hour with John Berger talking about his inspiring new book, Solving The Climate Crisis: Frontier…

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Writer's Voice

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John Berger, SOLVING THE CLIMATE CRISIS 59:00

17h ago59:00

59:00

Can we achieve 100% clean power by 2030? “It would be economically efficient and technologically possible to produce all of our power and all of our energy needs through clean power sources. It’s basically as simple as that.” John J. Berger We spend the hour with John Berger talking about his inspiring new book, Solving The Climate Crisis: Frontier…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Aaron McGeough - Episode #122 41:11

2d ago41:11

41:11

Aaron McGeough has already conquered the hospitality industry, with the ongoing success of his bar in Victoria BC, Hecklers. A comedy club, Aaron realised that he was able to gather data and use it to help the comics that came through to widen their reach and after a little bit of convincing, he was able to make the dream of a second opportunity a …

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Lads on Tour

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Ep 49: Angel Delight 1:28:29

6d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Trapped in the Kingdom of Sweets, the lads must confront the most terrifying weapon in the Candy King's arsenal: puns. CW: Swearing, violence, body horror, misophonia, death, grief, eels, trauma, injury, horses Follow us on Twitter @podsontour, Instagram @ladsontourpod and Tumblr @podsontour Find us at ladsontourpodcast.com JJA Harwood is Bronwyn M…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Scott Chaskey, SOIL & SPIRIT – Ravinder Bhogal, COMFORT & JOY 57:44

8d ago57:44

57:44

We talk with poet, farmer and author Scott Chaskey about his new book, Soil and Spirit: Cultivation and Kinship In The Web of Life. It’s about poetry, soil, farming and community. Then, Chef Ravinder Bhogal introduces us to the comfort and joy of immigrant food. Her book is Comfort and Joy: Irresistible Pleasures from a Vegetarian Kitchen. Writers …

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Writer's Voice

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Scott Chaskey, SOIL & SPIRIT – Ravinder Bhogal, COMFORT & JOY 57:44

8d ago57:44

57:44

We talk with poet, farmer and author Scott Chaskey about his new book, Soil and Spirit: Cultivation and Kinship In The Web of Life. It’s about poetry, soil, farming and community. Then, Chef Ravinder Bhogal introduces us to the comfort and joy of immigrant food. Her book is Comfort and Joy: Irresistible Pleasures from a Vegetarian Kitchen. Writers …

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Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles

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Episode 89. Letoya Palmo owner of Palmo's Goodies 50:42

11d ago50:42

50:42

Our guest this week is Letoya Palmo. She is creating a business called Palmo's Goodies where they streamline the process & ship fresh goods, perishables and other goodies to inmates. letoya5789@gmail.com Hosted by Tamara MacDuff (pickle#1) and Sid Ragona (pickle #2) of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles, Rochester SCORE's weekly podc…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Morgan Bosch - Episode #121 40:24

9d ago40:24

40:24

Morgan Bosch thought she had it all figured out…until a summer of labour showed her she was just at the beginning! Instead of going to university to be a teacher, she hit the bricks as a crane operator and has never looked back…only up!! A great chat with someone who loves what they do, join us to visit with Morgan and what goes into a crane operat…

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Writer's Voice

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A True Romeo and Juliet Story in Hitler’s Paris: STARCROSSED. Also, Margaret Renkl, THE COMFORT OF CROWS 1:06:44

13d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

We talk with Simon Worrall and Heather Dune-Macadam. About the fascinating and tragic story of a young Jewish artist in Nazi-occupied Paris. Their book is STAR CROSSED: A True Romeo and Juliet Story in Hitler’s Paris. Then, New York Times columnist and author Margaret Renkl tells us about her acclaimed new book THE COMFORT OF CROWS: A Backyard Year…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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A True Romeo and Juliet Story in Hitler’s Paris: STARCROSSED. Also, Margaret Renkl, THE COMFORT OF CROWS 1:06:44

13d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

We talk with Simon Worrall and Heather Dune-Macadam. About the fascinating and tragic story of a young Jewish artist in Nazi-occupied Paris. Their book is STAR CROSSED: A True Romeo and Juliet Story in Hitler’s Paris. Then, New York Times columnist and author Margaret Renkl tells us about her acclaimed new book THE COMFORT OF CROWS: A Backyard Year…

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Writer's Voice

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Perilous Medicine: The Struggle To Protect Health Care From The Violence of War (encore) 33:54

15d ago33:54

33:54

Military violence against hospitals, patients, and health workers has become a common feature of modern war. Israel’s current bombardment of hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel in Gaza is a textbook example of this disturbing trend. That’s why Writer’s Voice is re-posting our 2019 interview with Leonard Rubenstein about his book, Perilous M…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Perilous Medicine: The Struggle To Protect Health Care From The Violence of War (encore) 33:54

15d ago33:54

33:54

Military violence against hospitals, patients, and health workers has become a common feature of modern war. Israel’s current bombardment of hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel in Gaza is a textbook example of this disturbing trend. That’s why Writer’s Voice is re-posting our 2019 interview with Leonard Rubenstein about his book, Perilous M…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Paul Langlois - Episode #120 51:19

20d ago51:19

51:19

Paul Langlois knew that he wasn’t done yet. But when The Tragically Hip’s career was rocked by Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing, it really seemed like it was over. Bearing down on the prospect of his musical output being curtailed was all he needed to gather up some pals and start playing again, and he was shocked about what ca…

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Lads on Tour

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Ep 48: Have You Seen This Guy? 1:28:26

20d ago1:28:26

1:28:26

In traditional stag do fashion, the lads lose a lad, gain a strange woman and regain a horse. CW: Swearing, violence, sexual references, grief, horses, discussion of sexual predators, age gap relationships Follow us on Twitter @podsontour, Instagram @ladsontourpod and Tumblr @podsontour Find us at ladsontourpodcast.com JJA Harwood is there probably…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Amanda Keeles - Episode #119 46:34

23d ago46:34

46:34

Amanda Keeles had success by any measure…except her own. She knew that all the money in the world couldn’t put the fire inside of her out, so she finally embraced it and doubled down on herself. Many difficult decisions and countless hours later, it’s all coming together. A new album, a band and a tour, everything she thought she wanted is coming t…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Carl Safina, ALFIE AND ME & Charlotte Dennett, FOLLOW THE PIPELINES 58:40

27d ago58:40

58:40

What an owl taught a famed ecologist about a deadly human misconception. Also, the role of oil in the Israel/Palestine conflict. We talk with ecologist Carl Safina about his book, Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. It’s about how a tiny ragged ball of fluff taught a famed ecologist about a deadly human misconception. Then, do the en…

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Writer's Voice

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Carl Safina, ALFIE AND ME & Charlotte Dennett, FOLLOW THE PIPELINES 58:40

27d ago58:40

58:40

What an owl taught a famed ecologist about a deadly human misconception. Also, the role of oil in the Israel/Palestine conflict. We talk with ecologist Carl Safina about his book, Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. It’s about how a tiny ragged ball of fluff taught a famed ecologist about a deadly human misconception. Then, do the en…

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Creative Diaries

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Preparing An Outline For National Novel Writing Month (nanowrimo) 15:06

29d ago15:06

15:06

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The Second Act Podcast

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Richard Kaufman - Episode #118 50:42

1M ago50:42

50:42

Richard Kaufman is an incredible storyteller with an equally incredible story. Almost kicked out of the military a second time by 23, he watched 9/11 happen in real time and dedicated himself to service. He has since gone on to write a book, create a podcast that serves as his vocation, as well as creating clothing lines and many other side bar act…

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Writer's Voice

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Brant MacDuff, THE SHOTGUN CONSERVATIONIST 57:53

1M ago57:53

57:53

Is hunting actually good for the environment? That’s what conservationist Brant MacDuff says. We spend the hour with him talking about his book, The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers of all genres, on the air since 2004. Read transcripts and subscribe at the Writer’…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Brant MacDuff, THE SHOTGUN CONSERVATIONIST 57:53

1M ago57:53

57:53

Is hunting actually good for the environment? That’s what conservationist Brant MacDuff says. We spend the hour with him talking about his book, The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers of all genres, on the air since 2004. Read transcripts and subscribe at the Writer’…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Sabrena Morgan - Episode #117 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Sabrena Morgan has quite a story. Using meth at 13, a full blown addict in her 20's, a mother, realtor, divorcee, clean for chunks of time before ending up with a 9 year federal rap and having to make some real tough choices. Now, out on home confinement, she is telling her story and helping others is her goal. We're here to help! Check her out her…

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Lads on Tour

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Ep 47: Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Lad 1:40:17

1M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

The lads process their emotions in a healthy way. Lucas does not get laid and Kat is totally fine. CW: Grief, death, fire, violence, swearing, sexual references, gore, blood, body horror, eels, depression, trauma Follow us on Twitter @podsontour, Instagram @ladsontourpod and Tumblr @podsontour Find us at ladsontourpodcast.com JJA Harwood is Guy Cha…

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Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles

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Episode 88. Brittany Jones - Mama J's Southern Lemon Pound Cakes 44:50

1M ago44:50

44:50

Our guest this week is Brittany Jones, Founder of Mama J's Southern Lemon Pound Cakes. Their goal is to bake their pound cakes with love and joy while supporting hunger initiatives! Hosted by Tamara MacDuff(pickle#1) and Sid Ragona (pickle #2) of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles, Rochester SCORE's weekly podcast. Email. Mamajsslpou…

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Hey Poopy

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Best Of The Butt Replay: Pooping as a Touring Musician with Drummer Drew Thomas 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

We had a blast talking to touring drummer/musician Drew Thomas. Playing since the age of 13 Drew has been apart of the early NYC Hardcore scene in such bands as Youth Of Today, Bold, Into Another as well as and more recently the band Dead Heavens. Go check all of that out. Listen in and hear about the dreaded tour butt and all it comes with being o…

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The Second Act Podcast

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D Jay McGrath - Episode #116 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

D Jay McGrath can tell you all about expectations. Moving away at 15 to play hockey, getting drafted to the WHL and coming home to a hero's welcome when anxiety and depression had completely derailed his career. He didn't have anywhere to turn, so he shut himself off to the world, retreating into drugs and alcohol to quiet his inner-monologue. Just…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Gloria Dickie, EIGHT BEARS & Sonja Swift, ECHO LOBA, LOBA ECHO 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

We talk with Gloria Dickie about bears and how people relate to them, for good and for ill. Her book is Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future. Then, we talk about another iconic imperiled species: wolves. Sonja Swift tells us about her book: Echo Loba, Loba Echo: Of Wisdom, Wolves and Women. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers…

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Writer's Voice

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Gloria Dickie, EIGHT BEARS & Sonja Swift, ECHO LOBA, LOBA ECHO 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

We talk with Gloria Dickie about bears and how people relate to them, for good and for ill. Her book is Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future. Then, we talk about another iconic imperiled species: wolves. Sonja Swift tells us about her book: Echo Loba, Loba Echo: Of Wisdom, Wolves and Women. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Peter Young - Episode #115 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

Peter Young met the woman of his dreams. She was smart, athletic, pretty and, most importantly, a woman of faith. Peter just knew that he was going to marry her and live happily ever after. He had no idea that her and her family were under the control of a man who had an incredible grasp on them and wasn't about to let go. A harrowing tale of love,…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Tan Twan Eng, THE HOUSE OF DOORS & Kerri Maher, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

We talk with celebrated Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng about House of Doors, his spellbinding new novel about love and betrayal, colonialism and revolution, storytelling and redemption. Then, novelist Kerri Maher tells us about her novel, All You Have To Do Is Call. It’s about the Jane Collective, the 1970s clandestine abortion service in Chicago. W…

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Writer's Voice

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Tan Twan Eng, THE HOUSE OF DOORS & Kerri Maher, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

We talk with celebrated Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng about House of Doors, his spellbinding new novel about love and betrayal, colonialism and revolution, storytelling and redemption. Then, novelist Kerri Maher tells us about her novel, All You Have To Do Is Call. It’s about the Jane Collective, the 1970s clandestine abortion service in Chicago. W…

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Lads on Tour

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Ep 46: Danny Issues 1:46:03

2M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

After the surprise visit from their good friend Daniel, the lads receive a second, even bigger, surprise. CW: Swearing, violence, sexual references, gore, body horror, blood, guns, family issues, mugging, death, implied discussion of abortion, childhood trauma, religious trauma Follow us on Twitter @podsontour, Instagram @ladsontourpod and Tumblr @…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Riley Amos aka The Angry Drilling Guy - Episode #114 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

This one is a little bit different. Riley Amos is a little bit different. Engaging, brilliant and a man of the world, Riley has taken roughnecking all over the world and made a story you have to hear to believe. Running an energy company, drilling contractor, managing projects all over the world, and he still has time for shows like ours. This one …

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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David Lipsky, THE PARROT AND THE IGLOO: Climate & The Science of Denial 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

We spend the hour with David Lipsky talking about his new book, The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial. It’s about the sordid history of climate denialism, its deep roots in the industry of tobacco denialism, and its pernicious impact on the public’s trust in science. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers of all gen…

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Writer's Voice

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David Lipsky, THE PARROT AND THE IGLOO: Climate & The Science of Denial 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

We spend the hour with David Lipsky talking about his new book, The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial. It’s about the sordid history of climate denialism, its deep roots in the industry of tobacco denialism, and its pernicious impact on the public’s trust in science. Writers Voice— in depth conversation with writers of all gen…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Rob Schremp - Episode #113 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Rob Schremp is a name lots of hockey fans will recognize, even if they don’t place him. He was a highly touted first round pick of the Edmonton Oilers who, after working his way through the league, has found an incredible purpose spreading the game around the world. Currently in Hong Kong developing the Chinese program for the world stage, Rob come…

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Creative Diaries

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Unlocking Creative Magic: Summer Reflections, Frame Your World Updates, and Personal Milestones 0:41

2M ago0:41

0:41

Join host Leanne MacDuff for a captivating episode of Creative Diaries. Dive into summer reflections, get the latest updates on Frame Your World, and discover the 'Lesson of the Summer' to supercharge your creativity. Plus, in a heartfelt personal segment, Leanne opens up about life's highs and lows, including her recent marriage, job change, and t…

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Writer's Voice

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Tania James, LOOT, Vauhini Vara, THIS IS SALVAGED plus a garden guide to pollinator plants 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

We talk with Tania James about her acclaimed new novel, Loot. It’s about a boy on a quest, a girl determined to make her way in a man’s world and a mechanical construction — an automaton — that exemplifies the Indian resistance to British colonialism. Then, Vauhini Vara tells us about her new collection of stories, This Is Salvaged. And we do a min…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Tania James, LOOT, Vauhini Vara, THIS IS SALVAGED plus a garden guide to pollinator plants 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

We talk with Tania James about her acclaimed new novel, Loot. It’s about a boy on a quest, a girl determined to make her way in a man’s world and a mechanical construction — an automaton — that exemplifies the Indian resistance to British colonialism. Then, Vauhini Vara tells us about her new collection of stories, This Is Salvaged. And we do a min…

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Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles

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Episode 87. Sylvia Ryndock: Real Estate Broker 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Our guest this week is Sylvia Ryndock of Ryndock Realty LLC, discussing her journey in Real Estate, Social Media, & being a Pastor. Hosted by Tamara MacDuff(pickle#1) and Sid Ragona (pickle #2) of Re-Thinking Business: Success Sauce & Two Pickles, Rochester SCORE's weekly podcast. https://www.ryndockrealty.com/about-us/…

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Lads on Tour

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Ep 45: Laddle Royale 1:30:34

2M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Four lads enter, the same four lads leave but they have a real bad time in between. CW: Swearing, violence, sexual references, gore, body horror, blood, guns, knives, flails, eels, ASMR Follow us on Twitter @podsontour, Instagram @ladsontourpod and Tumblr @podsontour Find us at ladsontourpodcast.com JJA Harwood is Guy Chapman (@JJAHarwood) Fay Evan…

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Hey Poopy

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EP 206: The Book Of Sc*t with Lucy Sunflower 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

We welcome adult performer Lucy Buttons. Lucy tell us all about her proclivity for pooping. Especially when it comes to making money. We hear about custom videos, being blacklisted and Scat Book!! Enjoy! Follow Lucy at: allmylinks.com/sunflowerlucy ------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON: https://www.…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Sonny Von Cleveland - Episode #112 55:19

3M ago55:19

55:19

Sonny Von Cleveland’s story is almost too much to believe. Convicted of a felony at age 7? Check! 5 years in solitary confinement? Check! His brother moving in with the mother of his son and taking over every responsibility in that situation whil ehe was in jail? Check! An incredible tale of spinning out before catching traction and what he had to …

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Climate Week Edition: Andrew Boyd, I WANT A BETTER CATASTROPHE & Chuck Collins, ALTAR TO AN ERUPTING SUN 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

We’re celebrating the upcoming Climate Week by featuring two books that tackle the crisis from different perspectives. We take a journey into the heart of climate grief and out the other side with Andrew Boyd. His book is I Want A Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope and Gallows Humor. Then, a new novel shines a light …

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Writer's Voice

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Climate Week Edition: Andrew Boyd, I WANT A BETTER CATASTROPHE & Chuck Collins, ALTAR TO AN ERUPTING SUN 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

For Climate Week, we talk with Andrew Boyd about I Want A Better Catastrophe. Then nonfiction author Chuck Collins tells us about his debut climate action-themed novel, Altar to an Erupting Sun.By Francesca Rheannon

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Hey Poopy

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EP 205: Bowling Ball Flush with Brenda Staudenmaier 57:10

3M ago57:10

57:10

We welcome Brenda Staudenmaier, operator of a wastewater plant in Wisconsin. She reminded us of the the things you cannot flush, Soft serve doo-doo, remembering to always have your mouth closed at a treatment plant and what the PFAS chemical is and why it's really bad. Plus much much more. ENJOY! Follow Brenda at: www.youtube.com/@thelovelybrenda -…

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The Second Act Podcast

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Kevin Banner - Episode #111 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Stand up comedy isn't easy. It's a long slog though places most of us have never heard of and the best you can hope for is enough to go to the next club tomorrow. Kevin Banner has lived that life and managed to succeed and thrive due to his resilience and determination. A chat with a comic who just released his second special, this is a fun chat an…

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Writer's Voice with Francesca Rheannon

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Clare Carlisle, THE MARRIAGE QUESTION & Norman Solomon, WAR MADE INVISIBLE 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

The US military is one of the biggest engines driving private profits in the world. But what’s the cost to the rest of us? We talk with Norman Solomon about his new book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine. But first, we explore George Eliot’s scandalous solution to “the marriage question.” We talk with Cla…

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Writer's Voice

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Clare Carlisle, THE MARRIAGE QUESTION & Norman Solomon, WAR MADE INVISIBLE 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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We talk with Clare Carlisle about her book The Marriage Question: George Eliot's Double Life and with Norman Solomon about his new book, War Made Invisible.By Francesca Rheannon

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