Sport is one of the great joys of the human condition for athletes and spectators alike. It can bring happiness, livelihood, physical health, and mental well-being, and provides an education in teamwork, discipline, maturity, and humility. But for this to continue, sports around the world must acknowledge challenges both current and future and both internal and external. Then, steps must be taken to overcome what faces them or risk losing what so many people hold so dear. But what are the ch ...
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Talking about the films, TV shows, books or music which people go to again and again to feel safe, happy and welcome. To join our Patreon, with access to exclusive companion podcast 'Home Comforts' visit www.patreon.com/comfortblanketpod "Brilliant... A lovely listen" - Sunday Times "Highly recommended" - The Week Selected as one of the Sunday Times' TOP 25 PODCASTS TO MAKE YOU HAPPY Presented and produced by Joel Morris. Part of the Cheese And Pickle family of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See ...
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We’re carving out space in the airwaves for deep dives and thoughtful convos about our beloved pop culture that is often overlooked, laughed at, trashed, and brushed aside. Join us (and some of our internet pals!) for hot, juicy, maybe controversh opinions and a few rounds of games inspired by the stuff you watched when you were home sick with an anxiety-induced stomachache in your formative years.
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We are all storytellers. Hosted by Talia Smith, we invite artists, activist, and archivists from around the world to share their favorite stories. Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast's mission is to educate and inspire listeners by exploring the stories found all around us.
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These podcasts are open, honest and frank conversations with beneficiaries, friends and supporters of Mission Motorsport - the Forces Motorsport Charity. Expect conversation sometimes to be of a mature nature. If you are able to support us, please follow this link. Thank you. https://www.justgiving.com/mission-motorsport
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The Dr. Dustin Podcast is medical podcast covering trending news and health topics with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela. Dr. Portela is a practicing dermatologist in Boise, ID at Treasure Valley Dermatology. He has over 4 million followers across all social media platforms where he educates on a wide range of health topics.
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Heartache & Havoc: Unpacking Love Lies Bleeding and Monkey Man
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Send us a text We kick off this week's episode by chatting about Anthony Kiedis's omission in his memoir Scar Tissue of an eyebrow-raising relationship with a 14-year-old (wait, what??) and how Logan (aka the cucumber guy on TikTok) has taken over our entire feed. But this week, we're watching some of the new films to hit Amazon Prime, including "L…
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The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole - with Beth Morrey
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Sunday Times bestselling author Beth Morrey (Saving Missy, Lucky Day) talks about Sue Townsend's definitive comic coming-of-age novel The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our Review of Found Footage Horror Film: Milk & Serial
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Send us a text We're back after a two-week hiatus (we went on vacation—sorry, not sorry!) and reviewing this incredible found-footage horror film by Curry Barker, Milk & Serial. This movie has already racked up over 400,000 views on YouTube (where it's being streamed for free) and has garnered rave reviews from Reddit and TikTok alike. The film (wh…
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Why the U.S Election is a Fever Dream and the Delight of Deadpool & Wolverine
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we discuss everything from Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior on the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign trail to Walz becoming the Midwest Princess. We talk about our favourite Internet moments from the week, including the "very demure, very mindful" TikTok trend and the incredible breakdancing skills of 36-ye…
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Recapping Season 6 of Too Hot to Handle: From Juicy Twists to Drama
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we dive into the drama-filled world of "Too Hot to Handle." From a lackluster lineup of men, including the saxophone playing Charlie (from the UK) who the women seem to be obsessed with, to this season's unique twist with Bad Lana. We've got thoughts, feelings, and opinions on everything. Including how Jordan …
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The Magical World of Fantasmas & Ren Faire, a doc about the Texas Renaissance Fair
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Send us a text In this episode, we celebrate the quirky genius of Julio Torres latest show, "Fantasmas" with its star-studded cast featuring Steve Buscemi, Aidy Bryant, Kim Petras, Princess Nokia, and Paul Dano. From designing clothes for toilets to a gerbil's gay club, the show's vignettes blend humor and heart in delightful ways while being super…
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Tom Sandoval's Lawsuit Against Ariana Madix & The Boys S4
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we dive into the legal drama involving Rachel or Rocky Leviss, Tom Sandoval, and Ariana Madix. We also cover the messy relationships between Tom and Rachel's lawyers, Tom's countersuit, and the public's collective outrage over Tom's countersuit. Plus, we ask why the hell was Tom and his current girlfriend, Vic…
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Recapping Netflix Hits: Perfect Match S2 & The Mole S2
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Send us a text Join us in this week's episode as we dive into the whirlwind drama of Netflix's "Perfect Match" Season 2. Familiar faces like Harry Jousey and Dom are back, stirring up trouble and keeping us glued to the screen. We dissect Brighton's troubling behavior towards Dominique and the rollercoaster relationship between Micah and Kaz. From …
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A Critical Analysis of "The Bear" Season Three
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we're diving head-first into our latest hyper-fixations. River explores the magic systems in anime gems like "Mushoku Tensei" and "I Reincarnated as the Seventh Son," while Ama reminisces about McDonald's retro dips and her latest Bravo obsession, "Southern Charm." But for the majority of this episode, we disc…
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Abbott Elementary Love + Rewatching 90s Gems: The Crow & Striptease
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Send us a text Join us on this episode of High Low Brow as we dive into our love for "Abbott Elementary," praising Quinta Brunson's masterful blend of humor and heart. We also share how we've been finding solace in cozy movie nights with 90s classics like "The Crow," delving into its dark allure and lasting impact. Switching gears, we dissect unfor…
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Experiencing Ben Schwartz & Friends plus our Latest TV Obsessions: Hacks
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we're gushing over Charli XCX's brand new album "Brat" and talking about how Kendrick Lamar's incredible Pop Out — Ken & Friends show where he played 'Not Like Us' six times! Finally, we discuss our experience at the Ben Schwartz and Friends show in Niagara Falls, which featured Colton Dunn, Drew Tarver, and J…
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The Valley Finale Drama and Ariana Madix's Hosting Debut on Love Island USA
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Send us a text During this week's episode, we'll give you an in-depth analysis of Bravo's "The Valley" and Peacock's "Love Island USA," breaking down all the drama, twists, and turns that kept us on the edge of our seats. Discover the impact of Jesse and Michelle’s emotional breakup, Brittany's journey into motherhood and its effect on her marriage…
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of the film, I Saw The TV Glow
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Send us a text Discover the captivating depths of 'I Saw the TV Glow' in our latest episode! Join us as we delve into the surrealistic psychological drama directed by Jane Schoenbrun. With an impressive 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film takes viewers on a mysterious journey exploring the profound bond between Maddie and Owen, centered around…
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We're Finally Talking about the Vanderpump Rules Reunion
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Send us a text Jump into the chaos of Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion with our latest episode! From Tom Sandoval's antics to Ariana's bold moves, we dissect every tear and tantrum. Join us as we navigate the divide between Team Sandoval and Team Ariana, while exploring the evolving storylines of James Kennedy and Lisa Vanderpump. Grab your cockt…
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Discussing the Digital Guillotine and the Pursuit of Mindful Media Consumption
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Send us a text This week, we delve into the 'digital guillotine' and the #Blockout2024 movement on TikTok. The movement urges users to block celebrities who stay silent on Palestine. We ponder how to balance entertainment with staying informed. We navigate the changing realms of culture and activism, examining differing perspectives on the movement…
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Reporting Live from the Vaults on Fallout and Rupaul's Drag Race: All-Stars 9
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Send us a text We're back for another week! Strap in for our commentary on the apocalyptic twists and turns of the Fallout TV series currently airing on Prime. Having not played the games, we're watching it fresh without any judgments. We dive into the narratives spun around the Brotherhood of Steel and the enigmatic Ghoul, masterfully portrayed by…
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30 Rock - with Sara Barron
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Comedian and writer Sara Barron (Firecrotch & Normcore, They Like To Watch) celebrates the comforts of 30 Rock, Tina Fey's sitcom skewering of network TV, and the joy of seeing relatable character Liz Lemon surviving and thriving (even if she has lettuce in her hair). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Dishing on Drake & Kendrick's Feud plus the finale of Vanderpump Rules
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Send us a text In this week's podcast episode, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of friendships portrayed on Vanderpump Rules. From loyalty to betrayal and hypocrisy, we dissect the dramatic and strategic moves both on and off-screen by the cast and by fans. We also explore how cast actions and production influence made this season particularl…
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Melanoma Advocacy & Early Detection with Dr. Dustin Portela and Leah Adams
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Dustin Portela, a board-certified dermatologist, is joined by Leah Adams, a stage 1A melanoma survivor and skin cancer awareness advocate. Together, they dive into the world of skin cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Leah interviews Dr. Portela about the importance of understanding different types o…
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Our Roundup of Hot Docs Film Festival Hits including Union, Disco's Revenge and Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
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Send us a text For this week's episode, we're taking you to one of the best film festivals our city of Toronto offers: the Hot Docs Film Festival. We share some of our hits from the festival, including Disco's Revenge (directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara), Union (directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing), Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (di…
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Author and Comedian Kristen Van Nest's International Tales and Raw Reflections on The Valley
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Send us a text Join us on this week's episode (with a small cameo from our dog Ocean), as we sift through the spectacle and substance of the new VPR spin-off, "The Valley". From the gaslighting chaos of Kristen Doute to Zack Wickham's hair - we'll leave no stone unturned. Then, we will welcome our first guest of the season: comedian and author Kris…
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Diving Into the Drama of Vanderpump Villa and the Mystique of Korean Film, "Exhuma"
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Send us a text We're back for our first full-length episode as we peel back the layers of reality TV's latest sensation, Vanderpump Villa. We scrutinize the show's evolution from the authentic drama of early Vanderpump Rules to the current, more orchestrated chaos. We share our hate of the Villa's villains, Marciano and Eric, and weigh them against…
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Warming Up - How Climate Change is Changing Sport
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Madeleine Orr is an Assistant Professor of Sport Ecology at the University of Toronto. She is also a co-founder of the Sport Ecology group, and in early May she will be releasing a brand-new book called “Warming Up, How Climate Change is Changing Sport” which, as you may guess, focuses on how sport is adapting to and wrestling with climate change. …
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The Bizarre Scale of Film Lengths and Returning for S4
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Send us a text We're back! Join us as we drop this mini episode to share what we'll be up to for season four of High Low Brow. We're sharing some behind-the-scenes podcasting insights, including how we've been wrestling with editing software and trying not to lose our minds with social media. Hell, we even let Ocean (our beloved dog) crash the part…
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Ecological imperialism through sport? The Dakar Rally and other stories
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Today we are speaking with Chen Chen. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut and writes prolifically about how sport intersects with many troubling trends across the globe including environmental decline and increasing inequality of wealth and power. This episode begins with Chen’s unique story that led him to these topics. T…
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Ben Stokes' 2019 Ashes Innings - with Ed Morrish
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Comedy producer Ed Morrish (Non-Censored, Soundheap, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme) brings his personal comfort blanket, Ben Stokes' 2019 Ashes innings at Headingley against Australia (and more broadly "all sport") to try and persuade Comfort Blanket umpire Joel that it's allowed - and makes a case for sport as the perfect improvised long-for…
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Allo Allo - with Tom Price
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Actor, comedian and broadcaster Tom Price (Torchwood, Magic FM, My Mate Brought A Toaster) talks about the lifelong comfort he draws from Allo Allo, Perry & Lloyd's broad and shameless French resistance farce. Listen very carefully, we will say this only once: it's actually brilliant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Kind Hearts And Coronets - with Naomi Alderman
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Writer Naomi Alderman (The Power, The Future) chooses as her comfort blanket, the 1949 Ealing black comedy 'Kind Hearts And Coronets', with its mixture of revenge (served cold, of course), and vicious social satire, managing to possess, one might say, "all the exuberance of Chaucer, without, happily, any of the concomitant crudities of his period..…
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Our Final Bow on the Cringe-Worthy and Comedic Re-Watch of SHOWTIME's GIGOLOS
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Send us a text If you've accidentally stumbled upon us and this episode, welcome. But if you're re-joining us, we're on the final episode of rewatch of S1 of the Showtime original series, Gigolos. We're talking about our favourite moments, reminding ourselves to cancel the Paramount Plus subscription once this episode goes live, and asking ourselve…
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Laughter and Lessons from the Eccentric World of TV's own Gigolos (Episode 5 & 6)
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Send us a text Our latest bonus episode dives headfirst into the riotous lives of Stephen, Jimmy, Brace, and the gang as we dissect episodes five and six with a dash of humor and a pinch of reality. Chuckle along as we dissect the relationship status of Jimmy and new girlfriend Kelly (it's apparently just mid) and explore the complex and often unto…
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Behind Closed Doors: Unzipping the Hilarity and Drama on Showtime Series Gigolos (Episode 3 & 4)
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Send us a text Ever wondered if the life of a high-class escort is as glamorous as it seems? We're back to spill the tea on our limited edition four-episode re-watch of Showtime's own Gigolos. This time, we're dissecting the quirks of episodes three and four, where we witness everything from Brace's date with an industry plant to Jimmy's toe-curlin…
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Bonus Rewatch of the 2011 SHOWTIME Original Series Gigolos - Yes, All About Male Escorts in Vegas!
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Send us a text High Low Brow is back, baby! We're here for a bonus four-episode re-watch of the 2011 SHOWTIME Original Series Gigolos. The hit reality television show that we became obsessed with during the pandemic for its quirky and glamorous storytelling of the lives of male escorts living in Las Vegas. During this four-episode re-watch, we'll b…
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Cracking Open the TV Industry: Strikes, Social Media, and Fair Pay with podcaster/TV writer Kyah Green
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Send us a text We're wrapping up our third season of High Low Brow, and what a ride it's been! We've had quite a diverse array of topics and guests and we take the first little bit to reflect on the wild and chaotic energy that fuels us, a few of our favourite moments, and what we're excited to bring into season four. For this finale episode, we're…
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Rollercoaster Rides and Dark Sides: Escaping Twin Flame, The Bear, and Canada's Drag Race
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Send us a text Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and like anyone else, we've had to juggle a few. We're on the second last episode of S3 before we take a short break, but not without leaving you with another episode that is as neurodivergent as you can imagine. First, we dive into the second season of "The Bear" which surprised us in the best …
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From Showgirls’ Absurdities, Our Five Nights at Freddy's Experience and Reality TV Recaps
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Send us a text Settle in, podcast listeners, because we're about to take you on a journey. We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll marvel at the absurdity of B-movies on Tubi, and question the enigma that is 'Showgirls'. This episode is a wild ride through current events, entertainment, and the peculiarities of life itself. Shifting gears from the heavy real…
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Dissecting Pop Culture's Treatment of Women with Editor & Author Lisa Whittington-Hill
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Send us a text Join us as we discuss our recent visit to the Toronto After Dark Film Festival and offer insights on two nail-biting thrillers - 'Suitable Flesh' and 'It's a Wonderful Knife.' But that's just the tip of the iceberg. We're also putting a spotlight on seasonal depression, and Ama's sharing her journey reading Britney Spears new memoir,…
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Villains, Love, and Scandoval: Thoughts on House of Villains, Love is Blind S5, and VPR
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Send us a text This week, we're recapping some of the captivating shows we've been watching including newly premiered House of Villains and season five of Love is Blind. Then, we finally finished Vanderpump Rules and of course, we need to update you all on our thoughts. Join us as we dissect the most cunning villains, and break down what makes Hous…
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Friends - with Larry Rickard (PART TWO)
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In the second part of our two part look at definitive 1990s sitcom Friends, Larry Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) talks about how comedy reflects its times, how audiences want (and don't want) things to change for their favourite comedy characters, and when it's time to say goodbye. This is PART TWO of a two part episode. If you haven't heard …
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Friends - with Larry Rickard (PART ONE)
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Writer and actor Larry Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) talks about his love for the smash hit 1990s sitcom Friends, and the craft of making warm, gag-filled, ensemble television comedy with your... er... friends. This is Part ONE of a two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Understand Your Health Insurance to Save Money
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Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist, breaks down the common terms you need to know about your medical health insurance, including deductible, copay, out of pocket max, and more. He also shares his insights on what it's like for doctors dealing with insurance companies from the other side. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants…
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A Weekend to Remember: Night of the Living Drag and Just For Laughs Festival Toronto
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Send us a text Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we take you on an unforgettable weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary and a very special birthday in Niagara Falls, Ontario! We share some hilarious moments from the trip and recap the Voss Events show, "Night of the Living Drag" hosted by Yvie Oddly and including performances by Tayce, De…
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Happy Podcast Day 2023! This year, we took to cold calling our loved ones and forced them to chat about stories. Stories in order of appearance: The Barbie Movie The Little Mermaid Practical Magic Love at First Sight Elvis and the Dearly Departed River Woman, River Demon Endurance by Alfred Lansing The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Ch…
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I was surprised to learn today a patient of mine didn't know their job as a pilot would increase their risk of skin cancer. Today I'm explaining why certain jobs will increase your risk of skin cancer. These include pilots, farmers, ranchers, lifeguards just to name a few. There may be some in this list that would surprise you however. 📒 Show Notes…
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