Les meilleurs podcasts Trick Or Tea (2024)

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Episode 11 - Check Your Kids Candy: The History of Trick or Treat 1:00:47

13d ago1:00:47

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Trick or Treating is a Halloween tradition going back hundreds of years and it's reason and meaning has evolved over time. Come with us on a troubling journey as we dive deep into this long standing tradition and discover all the dark reasons Trick or Treating gets a bad wrap. Don't forget to check your kids candy this Halloween season. This is the…

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

1d ago17:12

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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…

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Episode 12 - Dolls Are Creepy AF 57:17

6d ago57:17

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Dolls are meant to be companions for children as a way to ignite imagination and teach them how to care for family. But what happens when that doll suddenly takes on a mind of it's own? And even worse, what happens if the doll is EVIL? Come along as we attempt to discover what makes us so creeped out by dolls. Is it all in our head or is there real…

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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing! 37:44

6d ago37:44

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1023. I felt like I could write anything after this discussion with Anne Lamott about painful first drafts, beating perfectionism, and the one thing she'd change in "Bird by Bird." Best of all, you can meet Anne yourself at the upcoming Writers Rising conference. Use the code grammargirl10 for a 10% discount. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a Wh…

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Hunter's Haven: Trick or Treat, Fight or Flee - Episode 1 51:50

6d ago51:50

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Join us for our Halloween 2024 Monster of the Week one-shot series - Hunter's Haven: Music Mayhem written by Nate Vajgrt. As a group of tweens heads out for some seemingly normal trick-or-treating, they end up inside a particularly spooky house at the end of the block. In our first episode, we follow our tweets as they go out trick or treating, but…

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Hunter's Haven: Trick or Treat, Fight or Flee - Episode 0 32:41

6d ago32:41

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Join us for our Halloween 2024 Monster of the Week one-shot series - Hunter's Haven: Music Mayhem written by Nate Vajgrt. As a group of tweens heads out for some seemingly normal trick-or-treating, they end up inside a particularly spooky house at the end of the block. In this session 0, we introduce each of our characters in detail including what …

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166: [STORYTIME] 3 Things I’ve Done in 2024 That Me a Year Ago Would Pass Out About 20:37

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I want you to stop for a second and think about where you are right now and just really start to think about all the things you’re doing now that you, a year ago, would freak out about. I got caught in this line of thinking recently and thought it would be cool to share with you three things that have happened in 2024 that past me would totally fre…

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Misfits: When your offer and audience aren't right for each other (Ep#10) 21:34

8d ago21:34

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Send us a text If your offer's not selling well, how do you know where the problem lies? Is it the wrong offer for your audience? And if it is, do you change the audience or the offer? That's what we're talking about today in the Upside-Up Marketing Podcast - as well as what you can actually do about it. As a solopreneur running your own small busi…

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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle. 17:23

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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cra…

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Can AI really write? A no-nonsense discussion, with Christopher Penn 39:39

13d ago39:39

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1021. This week, Christopher Penn talks about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing and editing. We look at common misconceptions about how AI works and best practices for writing prompts. We also talk about privacy concerns, bias, fact-checking, and our concerns for the future. Whether you use these tools daily, tried them a long time ago a…

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How to talk like a chef. The Michigander controversy. Jakey. 18:02

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1020. This week, we shed light on quirky restaurant slang like “kill it” and “Chef Mike.” Then, we tackle the long-standing debate over what to call residents of Michigan — "Michiganders" or "Michiganians" — and what Abraham Lincoln has to do with it. The "kitchen lingo" segment is by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, ed…

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Episode 10: The Devil Tree 40:17

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In Bernard's Township, New Jersey sits a diabolic oak tree called the Devil Tree. And in Port St. Lucie, Florida, there's another. What is it about these trees that give them their wicked nicknames? Are they truly demonic or are they just cursed by the local folklore that gave them their devilish names? Join us as we have a little chat about The De…

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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small 28:37

20d ago28:37

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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …

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Benders & Brews: Q&A (Part 2) 1:01:35

20d ago1:01:35

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Join us as we answer the questions sent to us about our Benders & Brews series post-finale. From character direction and choices, what the future looks like for our team of teens, missed opportunities, and everything in between! We had so much creating this incredible story and there are plenty of mysteries left for us to chat about! So join us for…

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165: [STORYTIME] 4 things I'm Really Bad at that I’m Okay Being Bad At 15:16

21d ago15:16

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This is a public service announcement that literally no one in the world is the best at everything all the time. And if that doesn’t feel true to you, I am pulling the curtain back on some things that I’m really bad at (that I’m also okay being bad at!). It’s okay to *not* be the best at everything all the time. Your perfectionist heart may be unco…

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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties. 13:49

22d ago13:49

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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…

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Episode 9 - Beware of Slenderman 1:00:30

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Originating as a Creepypasta internet meme, Slenderman is a fictional, supernatural character- or is he? Join us as we dive into the mythology and folklore surrounding this viral phenomenon and take a closer look at how it inspired fear and real-life violence. Is Slenderman just an imaginary tale to scare the kids, or is there something more to thi…

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

27d ago28:46

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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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Benders & Brews: Q&A (Part 1) 50:06

27d ago50:06

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Join us as we answer the questions sent to us about our Benders & Brews series post-finale. From character direction and choices, what the future looks like for our team of teens, missed opportunities, and everything in between! We had so much creating this incredible story and there are plenty of mysteries left for us to chat about! So join us for…

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EPISODE 164: [STORYTIME] The Power of Words and How Everyone Perceives Them Differently 13:25

28d ago13:25

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How often do you think about the power of your words? Maybe not that often even if we are told that words hold so much power, because they do. In today’s new episode, I share with you a little realization and reflection I had recently about the power of words and how people carry different words. It’s an interesting thought bubble to marinate on so…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

29d ago16:18

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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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Episode 8 - The Curse of Lake Lanier 52:49

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Nestled in the heart of the Deep South is a man made lake with a checkered past. It's a lake that has claimed almost 700 lives in it's short existence. Is there an explanation for the astronomical death rate, or is this lake truly haunted by it's own history? This is the story of Georgia's Lake Lanier.…

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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Black Friday of the Dead Trailer 1:36

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On the night of Black Friday, in 2016, three kids awaken aging in their late teens. They’re late for their trip to the great Sunrise Mall, where they’ll get deals on presents during this holiday shopping crawl. Unfortunately, for them, they’re in for a surprise. A turn of events which caused the undead to rise! Trapped in the mall filled with the u…

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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The Anatomy of a Successful High Ticket Offer (Ep#9) 25:45

1M ago25:45

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Send us a text If you're a team of one, building a sustainable business from low ticket (cheaper) offers is exhausting. In this episode I talk about adding a high ticket (higher price, higher value) programme to your offer suite. We go through how a high ticket offer can benefit your business, and, critically, how to create one that people actually…

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

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1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 12 (Part 3) - The Hardest Part is Saying Goodbye 1:10:07

1M ago1:10:07

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It's been a long road with ups and downs, wins and losses and now it's all about to come to the final showdown as our gang of teens face off against their two greatest foes who have haunted their very existence for years: Madame Yang, and General Wang Long. Will the team be able to get Mr. Okuran's signed? Or will it get burned to a crisp leaving t…

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163: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to Share Your Values and Beliefs with New Friends 18:00

1M ago18:00

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As an almost 30-year-old, I am really working to make more friends and make NEW friends IRL. The last two-ish years of living in Charleston, I’ve met a lot of amazing people and have gained a few friendships that mean so, so much to me. But, when we work to build relationships with other people, we will at one point have to navigate hard conversati…

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

1M ago13:51

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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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Episode 7 - Goodnight Sugar Babe - The Murder of Vera Jo Reigle 59:37

2M ago59:37

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On March 26th, 2011 the body of 24 year-old mother was discovered after being hit by a train on the train tracks near the home she had been living in with her young daughter. But what seemed like an accident quickly unfolded into a gruesome case full of manipulation and severe abuse spanning generations. This is the tragic story of Vera Jo Reigle.…

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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Selling without sales calls (Ep#8) 22:42

2M ago22:42

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Send us a text Sales calls suck. Wouldn't it be so much better if your sales page was so on point people could click to buy without having to have a conversation with you? That is what I want for you! So I made this episode covering the differences between the two, and the things you need to consider if you want to sell through your sales pages alo…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 12 (Part 2) - Taking Back Gaoling 1:27:00

2M ago1:27:00

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Having narrowly survived their encounter with the evil bat spirit Banfou, and discovering Bill's hidden bending, the gang is exhausted and unsure of how they will possibly get back home where Okuran's will was hidden. Thankfully, an old friend of Guo's appears to help them, but what awaits the gang as this mysterious character finds them weak and v…

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162: [STORYTIME] A Mid-Year Mental Health + Therapy Update! 21:04

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It’s that time of year again where I give you a big ol’ update on my mental health & mental healing journey. Some content warnings for this episode include therapy, mental health, medications, and anxiety. I hope that by listening to today’s new episode you feel so seen and supported in starting or continuing your own mental health journey. If you …

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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Episode 6 - National Parks are Creepy AF 1:05:56

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America's National Parks are home to some of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful wilderness. Protected by the federal government, many acres of these parks remain wild, extremely remote and virtually untouched by humans. Sounds heavenly right? With over 400 National Park sites across America spanning more than 84 million acres, its easy to se…

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Apostrophes have always been confusing. 'First' or 'firstly'? Trudy! 15:54

2M ago15:54

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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…

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What business coaches don't tell you about "ideal clients" that is hurting your sales (Ep#7) 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Send us a text If you find yourself relying on the same old cliches when you're writing your sales copy, and if you're being honest with yourself your content sounds pretty similar to everyone else's in your niche...this episode is for you. You see, there's something the business gurus aren't telling you about your ideal client. And it's stopping y…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 12 (Part 1) - The Final Reunion 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

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Having narrowly survived their encounter with the evil bat spirit Banfou, and discovering Bill's hidden bending, the gang is exhausted and unsure of how they will possibly get back home where Okuran's will was hidden. Thankfully, an old friend of Guo's appears to help them, but what awaits the gang as this mysterious character finds them weak and v…

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161: [TIPS&TRICKS] 3 Things to Do to Get Better SLEEP! (& Why It’s Important!) 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Our sleep routines and habits are SO important for our overall health and wellbeing yet so many of us struggle with it. As someone who used to deal with nightmares, waking up in the middle of the night, and not getting enough sleep, I know what that is like. In today’s new episode, I share with you three things I did to get better sleep and share w…

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When to use 'the' before a noun. Why rhymes help us remember. Opening a lime. 18:22

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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…

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Episode 5 - Typhoid Mary 1:03:55

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In the early 1900's, Mary Mallon emigrated from post-famine Ireland to the United States in hopes of a chance at a better life and quickly found employment as a cook. But everywhere that Mary worked, sickness seemed to follow. Mary was on the run from typhoid fever, but would it catch up with her? Or would she be the one who would get away?…

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Why singers lose their accents. Why the 'I before E' rule is weird. 18:29

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1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…

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The "ideal client avatar" concept is broken (Ep#6) 16:15

3M ago16:15

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Send us a text If you've never quite managed to figure out who your "ideal client" is, or you thought you had but don't seem to be attracting many of them, this video is for you. The whole concept, or the way it is typically taught at least, is broken, and it's a real problem for everyone who is trying to market online in 2024. If you find your "IC…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 11 - Like a Bat Out of Hell 1:20:49

3M ago1:20:49

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The group is trapped in a cave with a truly evil bat-spirit and its possessed minions knocking the players down one fatigue at a time leaving them exhausted and weak. Their only hope is escape as they try everything they can to flee the cave but will they be able to make it? Or will a long-hidden secret be the only thing that can rescue them from t…

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160: [Education] The Power of the Pivot & Being Okay With Changing Your Mind 14:19

3M ago14:19

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If you have followed me for long enough, YOU KNOW how often I have changed my mind, done new things, and pivoted in who I am as a person. My 20’s have been a constant trial and error in finding what I love. Sometimes, it can feel really unsettling to feel like you can’t “make up your mind” when in reality, knowing when it's time to change your mind…

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Why 'I' takes plural verbs. Making names that end in S, like Harris and Biles, possessive. Marinate. 14:40

3M ago14:40

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1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…

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Episode 4: Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Rabbits 55:47

3M ago55:47

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In 1726 in Godalming, England, a poor peasant woman would turn the entire medical community on its head when she gave birth to 18 different rabbits. This is the incredible and TRUE story of Mary Toft, the woman who gave birth to rabbits.Par thepoisonteaparty

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A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat. 19:21

3M ago19:21

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1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://gr…

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