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Nebraska Extension Almanac RadioUniversity of Nebraska Agricultural Research UpdateAgriculture drives Nebraska’s economy and the University is a global leader in ag research. UNL’s Ag Research Division Dean Derek McClean talks about current research projects at the University and future opportunities for innovation and revenue growth.2024-10-2803 min
Murder CoasterHALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Wendigo Crimes, Trials and MurdersThe Wendigo. Today we will examine the origins of the mythological beast, and explore three cases of supposed Wendigo possession that ended in madness, murder and cannibalism.
Swift Runner was a Cree Native American in Saskatchewan who is said to have succumbed to the Wendigo spirit and butchered and ate his entire family during the harsh winter of 1878. He would become the first person legally executed in the Canadian Northwest Territories.
The Suker were the last indigenous peoples in North America to still be living by their own laws and customs...2023-10-3138 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast106 - Seeing the Light in Seasons of Utter Darkness :: Brother Paul BrownWhen virtuosity, intuition and pure soul meet, the results are magical. And that kind of magic — steeped in the sounds, tradition and spirit of Memphis — is (Brother) Paul Brown’s specialty. The GRAMMY® Winning Nashville, Tennessee-based musician, songwriter and producer is a roots world MVP, but his abilities truly extend beyond any genre to encompass his vision. That’s abundantly clear when Brown’s behind the keyboard. Whether on stage or in the studio, his signature approach and passionate energy are both unmistakable. In addition to the gliding melodies, elongated textures and churning chords, Brown displays a s...2022-10-211h 04
Shower Door Professionals Group LivestreamFacebook Live - March 31, 2021This is a recording from our weekly Facebook Live stream on the Shower Door Professionals Group.
This discussion includes Chris Phillips, Brandon Nicastro, Chance Forman, Bob Dugan, Dan Pfafman, Dean McClean, and Derek Tonne.
To watch the video: https://youtu.be/tqP45BHGXgI2021-06-131h 02
Rev. Derek's Ruminations'Blind Faith' by Ben EltonIn a first for me, here, I give my thoughts on a first time read. 'Blind Faith' whilst having a lot of the hallmarks of Ben Elton's style, humour and concerns, is also a deeply dark book. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This is not an episode for children to hear. Themes of sex, infant mortality, anti-vaxxers, a Theocracy, Global Warming and reality TV are all here in Elton's dystopian future London.
Unless otherwise indicated, below, sounds and music from Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com
Blackadder II episode 1 'Money' sampled from here
Brave...2021-04-3032 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Frankenstein' by Mary ShelleyFrankenstein is a book which has come to dominate the popular imagination like few others. Thanks, largely, to the movies and TV series, serious and comedic, that have been inspired by it. In this episode I look at some of the themes of this book, including: Are there limits to Science? What does it have to say about the Nature/Nurture debate? Perhaps, together, we can learn more about what it means to be human.
Unless otherwise indicated, below, sounds and music from Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com
'Alive' sampled from the movie, 'Frankenstein' (1931)
2021-03-2638 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Small gods' by Terry PratchettIn this episode I explore this work by the late, great Terry Pratchett. It is a book full of the usual fun and mischief of Pratchett, and he focuses his sights on Religion and Philosophy. As with the best of his books, Pratchett has a 'punt' at Religion and Philosophy but leaves us with a respectful wondering at what it means to be human.
Additional sounds and music from Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com
'Mirror' is from the audiobook, 'Guards! Guards!' by Terry Pratchett, read by Nigel Planer
'Bring out your...2021-02-2640 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Horns' by Joe Hill (Part 1)With apologies for the technical glitch meaning a restriction in platform availability, now, sorted - In this episode I begin to explore themes in 'Horns' by Joe Hill, and I look at key theme's such as the Horns, themselves, alongside some reflections on Ig's Hell, and the Fire Sermon. Part 2 will finish the exploration of this novel.
Additional sounds from Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com
Paradise Lost by John Milton: here
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe: here
Horns by Joe Hill: here
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Send in a...2021-01-3129 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Horns' by Joe Hill (Part 2)In this episode I finish my brief exploration of the themes in 'Horns' by Joe Hill, and I look at key theme's such as the relationships between Ig, Lee and Merrin, the significance of a cross, and the key point of the Treehouse of the Mind.
Additional sounds and music from Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com
Terry Pratchett's 'Small gods' from Amazon, here
or from Abe Books, here
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-mcclean4/message2021-01-3032 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Catholics' by Brian MooreIn this episode I explore the wonderful novella, 'Catholics' by Brian Moore. I explore some of the issues around why Moore focused on a potential unification between Roman Catholic Christianity, and Buddhism, and suggest some of the literary allusions that he uses to heighten his themes.
Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Tolkien-Selection-Humphrey-Carpenter/dp/0261102656/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Letters+of+JRR+Tolkien&qid=1605871618&sr=8-1
Biography of Brian Moore: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brian-Moore-Biography-Patricia-Craig/dp/0747568448/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Biography+of+Brian+Moore&qid=1605871703...2020-12-2739 minRev. Derek's Ruminations'Morality' by Stephen KingIn this episode, I share my thoughts on 'Morality' a short story in the anthology, "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams" (2015) by Stephen King.
Biography of Stephen King: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1906779716/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
"Catholics" by Brian Moore:
From Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Catholics-Brian-Moore/dp/009985760X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Brian+Moore+Catholics&qid=1604663550&sr=8-1
or from Abe Books:
https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults...2020-11-2726 minRev. Derek's RuminationsWhy am I doing this? What's it all about?I tell you about me, my interest in reading books and my love of how Literature and Theology interact.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-mcclean4/message2020-10-3005 min
Roleplay RescueBonus: An Interview With A PriestOver the past few weeks, ever since starting this project, I’ve been chatting to a couple of gamers I know. One of the cool things that has happened is that one or two of these guys have agreed to record an interview about their own experiences. Derek McClean is an Anglican Priest, husband, and father. I’ve known him not shy of 30 years, ever since we met at University. Having been a teacher of Religious Education, Derek attended Cambridge University before his ordination. He currently serves a rural diocese in England. U...2019-01-0218 min