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Join Gwen & Kristen on their proverbial couch (the most INCLUSIVE of couches) as they share irreverently honest stories and wisdom gained through a collective 35 years of parenting FIERCELY EPIC neurodiverse humans. These friends have spent eons talking together about the hilarity and the hard of their parenting journeys and they want to invite you into those conversations too. Thanks for tuning in. They already think you're rather fantastic. To get more of Gwen & Kristen, join our newslette ...
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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps fin ...
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Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Cheryl McNeil Fisher, Kathleen P. King

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Celebrating skill-building and community among authors who are visually impaired is the major goal of this vibrant, interactive podcast. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this lively podcast which offers writers, new and experienced, opportunities to learn valuable writing skills, participate in guest interviews, and share strategies and insights. Writing Works Wonders is hosted weekly on a live zoom call, distributed as a podcast, and syndicated on American Council of ...
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Autistic Tidbits & Tangents

Kara Dymond, Bruce Petherick, and Maja Toudal

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Candid conversations between autistic off-hour professionals! Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is a biweekly podcast, co-hosted by Kara Dymond, Maja Toudal, and Bruce Petherick. It is centered around topics relevant to autism and the lives of autistic people. We are autistic professionals with a passion for broadening and advancing accessibility for autistic people and understanding of autism and neurodiversity. We approach our work with the combination of our personal and professional experiences.
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Femicide

Shawn Marie

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femicide[ fem-uh-sahyd ]1. the act of killing a woman, as by a domestic partner or a member of a criminal enterprise:2. the deliberate, wanton violation and massacre of women and girls, as in a particular ethnic group by an invading army.:3. a person who kills a woman:Of the homicides reported annually, 66 000 women are violently murdered worldwide. That number is actually much higher. This podcast will shed a light on the abuse, violence and sexual assault that woman face by highighting pas ...
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Wellness Warriors

Jane Silver-Hoff and Kristen Bransby

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Frontline nurses need resources but between 12 hour shifts, sometimes without breaks, when are we supposed to stay up to date on the latest research and practices? Welcome to the Wellness Warriors Podcast. This podcast was created so you can be up to date on the latest information and research while on the go. Listen in as we interview guests who are on the forefront of the latest research and practices that you need to know. Follow Wellness Warriors on your favorite podcast app so you can f ...
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actress Julia Duffy on the legacy of Bob Newhart, eight seasons on ‘Newhart’ and her latest role on Palm Royale with Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5407576/5407576_2024-07-27-014316.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Actress Julia Duffy of ‘Newhart’ with memories of Bob .cls-7{fill:…
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Send us a Text Message. Jo Moseley is a 59 year old single Mum of two grown up sons, living on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She’s a paddleboarder, wild swimmer, hiker and beach cleaner. She is also the author of two bestselling books about beautiful places to paddleboard, a speaker and podcast host. Jo started paddleboarding aged 51 simply to h…
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Send us a Text Message. July 31, 1922...The first water skis hit the water in Minnesota. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us w…
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Send us a Text Message. July 30, 1965...Medicare and Medicaid are signed into law in the US. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist …
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Send us a Text Message. July 29, 1836...The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is inaugurated, after nearly 30 years of interrupted construction. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about …
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Send us a Text Message. July 28, 1917...The NAACP organized the Silent Parade down Fifth Avenue in New York City to protest racially motivated violence and lynchings across the US. #onthisday, #todayinhistory, #naacp, #americanhistory, #blackhistory, #newyork, #fifthavenue, #protestmarch, #peacefulprotest, #boyscouts, #drummers, #presidentialmeetin…
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Send us a Text Message. July 27, 1921...Dr. Banting, Dr. Best, and Dr. Macleod discovered Insulin regulates blood sugar. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! …
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Send us a Text Message. July 26, 1609...Thomas Harriot sketched a map of the moon as he saw it through a telescope months before Galileo, but never published his work. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our chan…
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Send us a Text Message. July 25, 1965...Bob Dylan performed with an electric guitar for the first time, essentially ending the folk revival era. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your frien…
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Comedian Nikki Glaser feels ecstatic, honored, and quite tan about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nikki sits down with Conan to chat about her process for tackling Tom Brady’s roast, discovering comedy as the only viable career option, and going dark while keeping compassion. Later, Conan delivers an alarming update on the status of his blood pressu…
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Send us a Text Message. July 24, 1987...a 91 year old American mountain climber takes on Mt. Fuji in Japan. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would …
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Send us a Text Message. July 23, 1904...I am behind on editing and uploading, I apologize! Here's the story of an ice cream cart all out of bowls and a waffle maker who comes to rescue at the St. Louis Fair! Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzz…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier catches up with actor and comedian Matt Walsh on the relevance of HBO’s ‘Veep’ today, his latest role on ‘Manhunt’ about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and his improv journey with Players Workshop, Upright Citizens Brigade and IO Chicago and their IOFest all weekend long. For tickets and more, visit ioimprov.c…
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Editor and Chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine Steve Darnall talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about their summer edition including the fashion statements of Lucille Ball, Lassie, the 90th anniversary of The Lux Radio Theater and more! Nostalgiadigest.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5407381/5407381_2024-07-27-012221.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Jeff Lundberg of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Paul Marinaro to talk about the history of the orchestra, Paul’s inspirations on stage, and the upcoming ‘Sinatra by Request’ at the Studebaker Theater on Sunday August 25, 2024. For tickets visit CJOmusic.org. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5360026/5360026_2…
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Send us a Text Message. July 22, 1939...Jane Bolin was appointed family court judge in New York, becoming the first black female judge in the US. Also, the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, she used the racial discrimination she faced as motivation to change segregationist policies. She was reinstated for 3 terms, serving a total …
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Actress Lisa Kudrow feels good - no, really good - about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lisa sits down with Conan once again to discuss survival meals from the early days, back alley improv, fan encounters taking sinister turns, and her new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Co…
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Ep. 33 - Autism, Artistic Expression, & AppreciationThe first episode of Season 3! In this episode, Kara, Maja, and Bruce talk about the creation of Art(s) of all types, and how this can be a therapeutic activity for many autistics. They also consider what an autistic perspective can do to enhance our artistic creations and what type of unique pers…
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Send us a Text Message. July 21, 1919...The first Goodyear blimp met a terrible fate on its first day in the air. During its 3rd small trip of the day, a fire erupted from the hydrogen gas of the aircraft, causing an explosion, ultimately claiming 13 lives. #history, #onthisday, #todayinhistory, #americanhistory, #chicago, #goodyearblimp, #planecra…
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Send us a Text Message. Ann Cooper Hewitt...A California heiress set to inherit 2/3 of her father's four-million-dollar estate, was sterilized by her mother just before her 21st birthday without her knowledge or consent. The eugenics movement in the US last 40 years, this was a common occurrence, and endorsed by the supreme court. but Ann fought ba…
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Send us a Text Message. July 20, 1968...the first special Olympics were held in Chicago. Organized and funded by the Kennedy Foundation and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, it now the largest event of kind world wide for people with developmental disabilities. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on …
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Send us a Text Message. July 19, 1848 the Seneca Falls Women’s Convention began. The two day convention was planned by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and local Quaker women, and hoped to give women a voice in home, religion, politics, and education. It was an immense success and is credited as the start of the women's rights movement. Support the Show. Tha…
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Send us a Text Message. July 18, 64 AD...A fire started in ancient Rome, burning for a total of 9 days. Ten of the fourteen districts were lost, and Nero, the ruler of the time, used the fire as an opportunity to persecute the newly formed Christian church and redesign the city. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you…
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Send us a Text Message. June 17, 1918...The Romanov imperial family and their servants were murdered by the Bolshevik. The Bolshevik announced the execution of the Czar, but led the citizens to believe the Empress and children were in hiding for their safety. Their bodies were burned with acid, buried in a shallow grave and hidden from the Russian …
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Send us a Text Message. Cardinals are native to North and Central America. They are revered by many Native American Tribes, and many of us heard the superstition of redbirds being messengers from our deceased loved ones. Did you there are many other superstitions about these beautiful birds? Find out what those are, how they got their name, and mor…
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Send us a Text Message. July 16, 1935...In an effort to alleviate difficulties navigating the new traffic issues brought on by the increase in automobiles, new resident of Oklahoma created the parking meter. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzz…
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Send us a Text Message. July 15, 1978...Native Americans concluded a 6 month long, 2800 mile walk from Alcatraz Island in California to Washington DC. The walk was in protest of 11 pieces of legislation brought before US Congress that would limited, erase, or otherwise alter the protections and laws in place for Native Americans. Support the Show. …
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Actor, comedian, and late night host James Corden feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to discuss how growing up in a Salvation Army family led him to discover his love for being “up there,” producing his breakout sitcom Gavin & Stacey, and poignant moments from Carpool Karaoke. Plus, Conan ruins twerking. …
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Send us a Text Message. July 14, 1853...The first world's fair held in the US was not the success anticipated. However, a gorgeous building, the tallest tower in New York at the time, and an elevator safety device came from it! Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show…
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Send us a Text Message. July 13, 1977...the small village of Kinney, Minnesota sent a letter of secession to the US government in hopes of then filing for foreign aid to update their failing water system. The newly formed Republic of Kinney made national news when a news broadcast heard of the story eight months later. Support the Show. Thanks for …
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews about his new book ‘Mary’s Roadie’ and his journey in radio. Jim Shorts also takes over ‘The Dave Plier Show’ via satellite to tell listeners that Dave has been fired (not true) and also talks about the upcoming Chicago Bears season, his ‘casino’ and more. https://serve.castfire.co…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neal Schon from Journey, who is in town to play Wrigley Field on Monday, July 15, 2024, along with The Steve Miller Band and Def Leppard. Dave and Neal talk about the band’s five decades in rock, the mega-hit ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, Neal’s guitar collection, and more! https://serve.castfire.c…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Craig Klatzco of Novelty Golf in Lincolnwood about his iconic miniature golf course and The Bunny Hutch, celebrating 75 years and the weekend-long event on July 20 and 21, 2024 with LIVE music, photo booths, their classic arcade, discounts and fun for all ages! Noveltygolf.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/530292…
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Send us a Text Message. July 12, 1962...A newly formed unnamed band agreed to a favor for a friend by playing at London's Marquee Club. Less than 2 years later, that band named the Rolling Stones after a Muddy Waters song, would be on their first American tour. And more than half a century later are still one of the most popular bands of the rock e…
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Send us a Text Message. July 11, 1960 Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was published. Her book has been a beloved classic and sparked controversy for the last 64 years. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our c…
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Send us a Text Message. July 10, 1925...The State of Tennessee vs. John Thomas Scopes began. In the mid 1800s Charles Darwin proposed an alternate theory to the creation of the universe and development of man, by the early 20th century this theory was taught in schools along with Divine Creation. Tennessee, in its chosen science textbook teachers o…
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Send us a Text Message. July 9, 1937...Nitrate film, a heat wave, and poor ventilation lead to an explosion in a New Jersey neighborhood, killing one teenage boy, injuring his mom and brother, and destroying 5 homes and 40,000 reels of reels of silent movies filmed prior to 1932. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Why were they so eager to execute women for witchcraft in medieval times? What influences pushed for it? How was it determined you were a witch? In this episode we give you a history of the horrors of the times from the start of the witch-mania through the Inquisition to the Age of the Enlightenment when it finally died out.…
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Send us a Text Message. July 8, 1947...a secret government mission to spy on the Soviets during the Cold War called Project Mogul left unknown debris in a rancher's field, sparking decades of gossip, conspiracy theories, and the belief in extraterrestrials and an ongoing hunt for UFOs. Fueled by the government for a day or two, within days the mili…
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Actor, writer, and director Rashida Jones feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rashida sits down with Conan to talk about tracing her family genealogy, the unanticipated success of Parks and Recreation, and confronting grief in her new Apple TV+ series Sunny. Plus, Conan considers taking his act to Vegas. For Conan videos, tour dates and…
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Send us a Text Message. July 7, 1865...Mary Surratt became the first woman executed by the United States federal government. She was accused and convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our sh…
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Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine giving up a successful career and selling everything you own just to travel the world? Meet Nora Dunn, aka the Professional Hobo, who did just that in 2006 and has never looked back. In this episode, Nora takes us through her bold decision to leave a thriving financial planning career in Toronto and embrace a…
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Send us a Text Message. July 6, 1885...Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies vaccine was first administered to a person. Nine-year-old, Joseph Meister was the first to receive the vaccine series, saving his life. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprou…
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WGN Radio’s ‘The Dave Plier Show’ presents ‘The Women of Rock’ featuring conversations with music legends Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro. Included are bonus interviews with Melissa Etheridge, Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and original MTV veejay Nina Blackwood. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5275249/5275249_2024-07-06-181749.…
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Send us a Text Message. Carlos Gesualdo...16th century Italy nobility can do no wrong, right? Even if it involves the gruesome murder of his wife and her lover, daily beatings, and hiding away to play his lute? Gesualdo was a talent musician, composing hauntingly beautiful works still played today, but his road to musical fame left some thrown in t…
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Send us a Text Message. July 5, 1853...Frederick Douglass delivered a speech to 500 attendees prosing the question "what to a slave is the fourth of July?" Support the Show. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell…
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