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It Came From The 80s
IT CAME FROM THE 80S
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2 xennial best friends reminisce about the greatest decade in their lives, the 1980s. Join Jay and Tony as they jump back in their Delorean to travel back to a much simpler time in their lives. In each episode, Jay and Tony will “Choose Your Adventure” on a 1980s topic that had a large influence on their early lives and still has a lasting impact today; nearly forty years later. Journey back to initial “Virgin Stories” as the two friends share stories of their favorite toys, movies, and tv shows. Plus, they add a 21st century twist…”would our children be interested if the topic of the week came out today?!”

When Vanya Came Home
WHEN VANYA CAME HOME
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Alabama’s “Children of Chernobyl” program is a story that’s still unfolding. The Lee family, of Pelham, took in nine year old “Vanya” from the nation of Belarus in the year 2000. “Children of Chernobyl” was created to bring kids living in the shadow of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster to Alabama for medical treatment and a chance to escape the contamination. What the Lee family didn’t know was the effect Vanya’s visit would have on them twenty years later.

Troof Seeking
TROOF SEEKING
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One doesnt believe anything they're told, the other believes literally anything they read.

Medieval Grad Podcast
MEDIEVAL GRAD PODCAST
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Talking about the future of medieval studies with current graduate students and early career researchers. Lucie Laumonier interviews about all aspects of the Middle Ages.

Archival Revival: Camera Original Conversations on Black Life
ARCHIVAL REVIVAL: CAMERA ORIGINAL CONVERSATIONS ON BLACK...
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Archival Revival is Scribe Video Center’s podcast and radio series that allows us to explore the rich oral history of Black and Brown people in the Philadelphia area, and other collected histories in our archive. Hear from Dr. DuBois Williams, Grand-daughter of W.E.B Du Bois; renowned filmmakers John Akomfrah and Julie Dash; former Philadelphia mayor W. Wilson Goode, and many more. If you like what you hear, or have any feedback, let us know by reaching out to [email protected].

ARSON
ARSON
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In 2003 the DC region was terrorized by one of the most notorious arsonists in U.S. history. This is the story of the arson investigators tasked with finding the elusive fire setter. Brought to you by the International Association of Arson Investigators in cooperation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF.)

The Object of History
THE OBJECT OF HISTORY
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The extraordinary collections of the MHS tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Each episode of the podcast takes you on a behind the scenes tour of that vast collection. If you are someone who loves to learn about history through material objects and manuscripts, then this podcast is for you. This show uses materials by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk).

What If It Didn't Happen?
WHAT IF IT DIDN'T HAPPEN?
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Our world has been woven by small, innocuous events that changed history forever. A letter that was never written, or a meeting that didn't occur, or a freak weather event. Tiny happenings that could have easily not taken place, changed history forever. This podcast explores how the world would be different if these events didn't occur. My goal is for the listener to learn, be provoked into thought, and be entertained

Cultivating a Craft
CULTIVATING A CRAFT
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Cultivating a Craft is a real time account of the launch of Fertile Ground Beer Co., a brewery-in-planning in Jackson, Mississippi set to open in 2021. In each episode, the founders of FGBC take you on their journey and highlight integral facets of opening any startup business including defining your “why”, building a team, and developing a brand. This 10 episode season starts with the idea of a brewery, and ends with the sharing of a cold beer in the newly-opened Fertile Ground Beer Co. taproom. Join us as we discuss the journey from start to finish.

New Angle: Voice
NEW ANGLE: VOICE
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Beverly Willis is adding her voice to a new podcast featuring discussions about the lives and careers of female pioneers of American Architecture. Going beyond the scholarship of the award-winning website Pioneering Women of American Architecture, our podcast New Angle: Voice details the struggles and triumphs of six leading women who have personified achievement in a primarily male dominated field.

The Good Question Podcast
THE GOOD QUESTION PODCAST
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Our goal is to make each of our guests exclaim: "hmmm... that's a good question. I don't know the answer." ...because when that happens, it means you, the listener, may be inspired to learn more beyond the interview and to ask great questions yourself that lead to new insights. In this podcast, we cover, Historical and current Anthropology, Comparative Religion and History

What Could Be with Josh Robin
WHAT COULD BE WITH JOSH ROBIN
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People have long tried to figure out the future—but today, life seems more unpredictable than ever. What can we expect to come our way and will we be ready for it? Longtime journalist and Spectrum News Chief National Political Reporter Josh Robin has asked probing questions of presidents, business moguls, artists and sports figures. In this podcast, he helps us understand what could happen next, in all areas of our lives, from families to work; health to schools; politics to the arts; technology to civility. Join Josh every Thursday as he discusses the future with leaders in their fields, who hold a range of backgrounds and opinions, to help us all imagine “What Could Be.”