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SCP ArchivesSCP-0001-J: "World's Best Boss"Happy April Fools day. SCP-0001-J is the anomalously large ego of the Administrator of the SCP Foundation. No larger ego has been recorded in history, and his ego is in direct contrast to his intelligence.Content warnings: Gore, Nuclear ArmageddonTranscript:Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon GrilzSCP-0001-j was written by AwhRyan and HikarinuScript by Daisy McNamaraNarrator- Derrick ValenTired Narrator- Virginia SpottsMiller- Dustin Parsons...2025-04-0118 min
The DeadStrings Of Fate - Part Fourwritten by Rissa MontanezCAST:Gordon - David Ault Rosa - Katrina PecinaGage - Jesse HallDee - Rhys TiradoReina - Melissa LuskGrady - Marquiz MooreHale - Kira AppleHank - Nate DufortJackson - Marion ToroMarsh - Kirsty WoolvenHolt - Richie TavakeKim - Janine BowerClark - Kit PatersonCREW:Dialogue Editing...2025-03-1254 min
The DeadStrings Of Fate - Part Threewritten by Rissa MontanezCAST:Rosa - Katrina PecinaTeddy - Rhys LawtonReina - Melissa LuskGrady - Marquiz MooreHale - Kira AppleHank - Nate DufortJackson - Marion ToroMarsh - Kirsty WoolvenHolt - Richie TavakeKim - Janine BowerClark - Kit PatersonCREW:Dialogue Editing - Atticus JacksonSound Design - Veronica CaliforniaArtwork...2025-02-2635 min
The DeadStrings Of Fate - Part Twowritten by Rissa MontanezCAST:Rosa - Katrina PecinaGage - Jesse Hall Dee - Rhys TiradoReina - Melissa LuskGrady - Marquiz MooreHale - Kira AppleHank - Nate DufortJackson - Marion ToroMarsh - Kirsty WoolvenHolt - Richie TavakeKim - Janine BowerClark - Kit PatersonCREW:Dialogue Editing - Atticus JacksonSound Design...2025-02-1949 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageSneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy by Neil Brand, Harry VenningPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy
Author: Neil Brand, Harry Venning
Narrator: Daniel Kaluuya, Richard Lumsden, Nina Conti, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 48 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2024
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
Meet the bungling surveillance team you won’t want on your tail. The time, now - the place, outside your window. Three surveillance operatives are on an unspecified job, working for an unspecified employer. Together, they are Beagle Team. Good surveillance operatives have patience, alertness and discretion - this is a series about the other type of...2024-04-252h 48
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageSneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy by Neil Brand, Harry VenningPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Author: Neil Brand, Harry Venning Narrator: Daniel Kaluuya, Richard Lumsden, Nina Conti, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 48 minutes Release date: April 25, 2024 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: Meet the bungling surveillance team you won’t want on your tail. The time, now - the place, outside your window. Three surveillance operatives are on an unspecified job, working for an unspecified employer. Together, they are Beagle Team. Good surveillance operatives have patience, alertness and discretion - this is a series about the other ty...2024-04-2505 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveSneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy by Neil Brand, Harry VenningPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Author: Neil Brand, Harry Venning Narrator: Daniel Kaluuya, Richard Lumsden, Nina Conti, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 48 minutes Release date: April 25, 2024 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Meet the bungling surveillance team you won’t want on your tail. The time, now - the place, outside your window. Three surveillance operatives are on an unspecified job, working for an unspecified employer. Together, they are Beagle Team. Good surveillance operatives have patience, alertness and discretion - this is a series about the ot...2024-04-2505 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookSneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Audiobook by Harry VenningListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 736081
Title: Sneakiepeeks: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy
Author: Harry Venning, Neil Brand
Narrator: Daniel Kaluuya, Full Cast , Nina Conti, Richard Lumsden
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:48:08
Language: English
Release date: 04-25-24
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Espionage
Summary:
Meet the bungling surveillance team you wont want on your tail.
The time, now - the place, outside your window. Three surveillance operatives are on an unspecified job, working for an unspecified employer. Together, they are Beagle Team.
Good surveillance operatives have patience, alertness and discretion...2024-04-252h 48
The Cinematologists PodcastOn Cinematic PleasureFor our final episode of season 17, before we go on our summer hiatus, we lean into cinematic pleasure. Provoked by both of us admitting some recent struggles with the relentlessness of film culture, the seeming tyranny of "so much stuff" and the some of the less edifying aspects of film discourse, we think through the hierarchies that are often attached to certain types of pleasure. Dario quotes from an academic article by Rutsky and Wyatt - Serious Pleasures: Cinematic Pleasure and the notion of Fun - which makes pleasure distinct from notions such as joy, fun, distraction and escapism...2023-07-051h 02
GradCast421 | A Soft-Rock Hard-Core EncoreThis week, former GradCast host Rhys Paterson returns with an update on her Master's research. Hosts Charan Mandur and Scott Walters learn about all things rocks: coring, libraries of stone, and rockin' drawings cumulating in a 3-gig thesis.
Recorded on June 20, 2023
Produced by Amalie Hutchinson
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot.
2023-06-2729 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageWilliam Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more by William BoydPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622570to listen full audiobooks.
Title: William Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more
Author: William Boyd
Narrator: Eileen Aitkin, Tom Goodman-Hill, Fenella Woolgar, Niamh Cusack, Bill Paterson, Ben Miles, Alison Steadman, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 27, 2023
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of BBC dramatisations and readings of William Boyd's award-winning novels and short stories One of Britain's foremost contemporary writers, William Boyd is renowned worldwide for his bestselling novels, which have been...2023-04-2710h 01
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageWilliam Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more by William BoydPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622570 to listen full audiobooks. Title: William Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more Author: William Boyd Narrator: Eileen Aitkin, Tom Goodman-Hill, Fenella Woolgar, Niamh Cusack, Bill Paterson, Ben Miles, Alison Steadman, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 1 minute Release date: April 27, 2023 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: A collection of BBC dramatisations and readings of William Boyd's award-winning novels and short stories One of Britain's foremost contemporary writers, William Boyd is renowned worldwide for his bestselling novels, which have...2023-04-2705 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookWilliam Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more Audiobook by William BoydListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 622570
Title: William Boyd: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice Cream War, Restless and more
Author: William Boyd
Narrator: Alan Rickman, Alison Steadman, Ben Miles, Bill Nighy, Bill Paterson, Eileen Aitkin, Fenella Woolgar, Full Cast , Niamh Cusack, Tom Goodman-Hill
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:01:58
Language: English
Release date: 04-27-23
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Thriller & Horror, General, Espionage, International Mystery
Summary:
A collection of BBC dramatisations and readings of William Boyd's award-winning novels and short stories
One of Britain's foremost contemporary writers, William...2023-04-2710h 01
Out Loud Queer Music RadioOut Loud: February 9, 2023New Music from Annaa Soleseis, Armand Joubert & Connor Rhys, ATRIST, Brian Falduto, Che Paxin, Chris Youmans, Dharma Dude, Isanka, Kyle Motsinger, Ladibree, Man of the Minch, Marcus Megastar, Nova Halo, Paterson, V.Brown2023-02-0930 min
The HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 10 - "The Black Queen"HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
The grand finale is upon us! It's the tenth and final episode of House of the Dragon (Season 1) and The HBOners (Season 5). A new king has been crowned in King's Landing, and the folks at Dragonstone are none too pleased. Rhaenys returns to tell everyone that King Viserys is dead, and the treacherous Greens are surely on their way. Rhaenyra goes into early labor with her sixth child, has a sweet crown placed upon her head, receives a pledge of support from Lord Corlys (back from the brink of...2022-10-2641 min
The Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 10 'The Black Queen' s1e10 review recap explained theoryLucerys wouldn't give up an eye to Aemond, so Vhagar took something more precious. Rhaenyra loses a son, then loses a son. Catfish joins #TeamGreen! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 10 'The Black Queen' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotDWhat did you think of this episode?The Green Council (2022)Full Cast & CrewDirected byGreg YaitanesWriting Credits George R.R. Martin ... (based on "Fire & Blood" by) Ryan J. Co...2022-10-241h 21The HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 9 - “The Green Council”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
It‘s the penultimate episode of the season for both House of the Dragon and The HBOners! The king is dead. Long live the king. But in his dying breath, Queen Alicent swears her husband didst proclaim the prince-formerly-known-as-Chalamet his rightful heir. But not all are convinced of the truthfulness of the queen’s last minute revelation. Allegiances are tested. Whispers, secret plans, and accusations are flying as the Hightowers race to put Aegon on the Iron Throne. And what of Rhaenyra in all of this, in far-off Dragonstone? Join...2022-10-1939 minThe Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 9 'The Green Council' s1e09 review recap explained theoryThe King Viserys is dead, long live King Aegon! #TeamGreen / #TeamGreens look for a new king, literally, while Queen Alicent gets footloose and fancy free with Larys! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 9 'The Green Council' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.What did you think of this episode? The Green Council (2022)Full Cast & Crew...2022-10-171h 16The HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 8 - “The Lord of the Tides”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
Episode 8: Return of the Joshua! Back from the brink and chock full of opinions, Chasey Joshua joins Stevin Nippol for this most recent installment of The HBOners. Like Lord Corlys, Chasey suffered from a terrible fire that burned within his ailing body. But, though Corlys has seemingly been conquered by his sickness, Chasey has returned victorious. He’s “Lord of the Mics” this week as he and Stevin discuss the latest House of the Dragon episode: ”Lord of the Tides”. And it’s yet another time jump: six years! But little h...2022-10-1541 minThe Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 8 'The Lord of the Tides' s1e08 review recap explained theoryDaemon finds an egg, Aemond makes a toast. Vaemond lost his head. But none compare to Bubba going full #TeamGreen / #TeamGreen. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 8 'The Lord of the Tides' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.What did you think of this episode? The Lord of the Tides (2022)Full Cast & CrewDirected by Geeta Vasant Patel ...2022-10-111h 15The HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 7 - “Driftmark”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
It’s Episode 7! And something is rotten in the state of Driftmark (and no, we’re not just referring to Chasey’s bowels). That being said, however, Stevin Nippol is a bit of an HBLoner this week, as Chasey has been sidelined with some medical complications in the Southlands. In his words: “It’s a real pain in the ass!” But worry not, fans! You’re in good hands with Dr. Nippol, who’s here to talk you through all the complications, twists, turns, and unexpected side effects of watching this we...2022-10-0637 minThe HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 6 - “The Princess and the Queen”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
Time jump! It's Episode 6: "The Princess and the Queen", and with it we've moved ten years into the future. It seems like everyone's had two or three kids. King Viserys (looking more sickly by the second) and Alicent have two sons and a daughter that look eerily like Malfoys. Rhaenyra has just popped out a third son - one who, like the previous two, shares a striking resemblance to one Harwin Strong. But don't forget Daemon and Laena's two children, with a third on the way. Yet with each...2022-09-2842 minThe HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 5 - “We Light the Way”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
The time has come to merge the two mighty dragon-houses of Velaryon and Targaryen, and it'll take some kissing cousins to get the job done. Laenor and Rhaenyra are pledged to one another, but not without agreeing to a few relational compromises (ahem: open marriage). It's Episode 5: "We Light the Way", and in the land of Westeros, King Viserys continues to grow sicker and sicker. Lord Hightower high-tails it out of town. Boyfriends are cast asunder. Uncle Daemon returns to court, though his wife is not so lucky. Wedding...2022-09-2135 minThe HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 4 - “King of the Narrow Sea”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
Things are getting out of hand - and not just with Lord Hightower. Rhaenyra's search for Mr. Right continues. Prince Daemon returns from The Stepstones, and that can only mean trouble. It's Episode 4: "King of the Narrow Sea". Uncle and niece go out for a night on the town and a little family bonding, but when the king catches wind of it, there's hell to pay. More scheming and plotting. Secret passages. Potential successors. Incestuous sexers. Discarded hands. Talk of distant lands. Rifts continue to grow between friends old...2022-09-1441 minThe HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 3 - “Second of His Name”HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
Trouble in the Stepstones. The princess needs a manbride. Three years have passed, and it’s Episode 3: "Second of His Name". King Viserys‘s child bride (and Rhaenyra’s former best friend) has given him a son - Aegon. Will this new child become the king’s heir? It’s the talk of the town. Rhaenyra’s flooded with marriage proposals from every corner of Westeros - from Lannister to Velaryon to her own baby brother! Seven Hells! Wild boar attacks. White Harts. White hair. White flags. Dragon decimation. Hog assassin...2022-09-0734 minThe Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 3 'Second of His Name' s1e03 review recap explained theoryWho should Princess Rhaenyra marry? How bad is Jason Lannister? Should Viserys and Rhaenyra talk more often than once every 3 years? HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 3 'Second of His Name' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD What did you think of this episode? https://twitter.com/DoublePHQ/https://www.facebook.com/doublephq/http://doublepmedia.comDirected by Greg Yaitanes Writing Credits Gabe Fonseca ... (written for television by) &Ryan J. Condal ... (written for...2022-09-051h 00The HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 2 - "The Rogue Prince"HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
"Marriage is what bwings us together today..." It's Episode 2: "The Rogue Prince", and Westeros's child brides are out in full force. King Viserys needs a new bride after the untimely (and seemingly unnecessary) death of his queen, and who he'll pick as his new bride is anybody's guess. But all is not well in the land of Westeros. Dragonstone has a new inhabitant. The mysterious crab people have clawed their way into the shipping lanes, and our beloved Princess Rhaenyra suddenly sees her place atop the Iron Throne in...2022-08-3136 min
South of King’s Landing: Game of Thrones Aftershow”The Rogue Prince” Review - House of the Dragon: Season 01, Episode 02The opening credits return in the second episode of House of the Dragon, as a crab-loving enemy shows its face, and the game of thrones begins.
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
The Rogue Prince
Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan J. Condal
Cast: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish...2022-08-2924 minThe Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 2 'The Rogue Prince' s1e02 review recap explained theoryWho should King Viserys marry: a teen queen or a pre-teen queen? Who would be a better ruler: Viserys or Rhaenyra? HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 2 'The Rogue Prince' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD What did you think of this episode? https://twitter.com/DoublePHQ/ https://www.facebook.com/doublephq/http://doublepmedia.comDirected by Miguel Sapochnik Writing Credits Ryan J. Condal ... (written by)George R.R. Martin ... (creator)Ryan J. Condal ... (creator)Cast Pa...2022-08-2957 minThe HBOnersHouse of the Dragon: Episode 1 - "The Heirs of the Dragon"HBOners Season Five - House of the Dragon
New Season. New Series. In this, there fifth season, The HBOners have journeyed to the land of Westeros as they embark on their quest to watch, analyze, and review House of the Dragon. And what better place to start than the beginning? Episode 1: “The Heirs of the Dragon”. Do you like swords? Sorcery, perhaps? How about feuding rulers and dragon-riding warriors? Then I think you've come to the right place. Join The HBOners (or should we say HBThroners?) this season as they watch beloved author George R.R. Martin's high...2022-08-2334 minThe Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 1 'The Heirs of the Dragon' s1e01 review recap explained theoryHBO is back in Westeros, and we couldn't be happier! Bubba has read 'Fire & Blood' while Catfish has not (Catfish never finished the novel 'A Dance with Dragons' either) HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 1 'The Heirs of the Dragon' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga. Are you glad to be back in the Six Kingdoms? What did you think of the first episode? https://twitter.com/DoublePHQ/ https://www.facebook.com/doublephq/http://doublepmedia.comDirected by Miguel Sapochnik Writing Credits Ryan J. Cond...2022-08-2252 minThe HBOnersSeason Five Announcement: House of the DragonThe HBOners are reunited after a brief, but painful separation. And this season, Stevin Nippol and Chasey Joshua are going to bring you a podcast that is out of this world. Do you like swords? Sorcery, perhaps? How about feuding rulers and dragon-riding warriors? Then I think you've come to the right place. Join The HBOners (or should we say HBThroners?) as they watch House of the Dragon, beloved author George R.R. Martin's highly anticipated new prequel series to Game of Thrones. Dragons. Backstabbing. Iron Thrones. God knows what else! This show is going to be fire!
2022-07-2508 minGradCast355 | Musical Signification: From Bieber to Biber
Join hosts Elizabeth Mohler and Rhys Paterson as they talk to Frangel Lopez Cesena, a violinist who analyzes music from a hermeneutical perspective. What’s that you ask? Musical meaning. Listen in as Frangel, Elizabeth and Rhys talk about becoming a violinist, practicing, songs that make them feel good, and how we interpret and imagine music.
Recorded on November 30, 2021.
Produced by Rhys Paterson
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot.
2021-12-1327 minGradCast346 | Mars Rocks! A look into AI and Machine LearningIn this episode, Francesco Colosimo and Rhys Paterson sit down with Alexis Pascual, PhD student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, as he updates us on his research with machine learning and AI in space applications. Alexis explains how he uses linear algebra and statistics on images to teach extraterrestrial vehicles to pick out interesting features on a martian surface. This episode is full of questions to be answered such as: the probability of the MARS rover becoming a self-sufficient machine, what the Mars yard is like and who is better: Canadian Space Agency or NASA?
...2021-10-0828 minGradCastSpecial Episode | World Suicide Prevention Day
This episode contains discussions of mental health, grad school, the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses suicide and suicide prevention. If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available to help you. If you are a graduate student, SOGS.ca/support-resources provides a list of mental health services located on and off campus. Alternatively, the description box contains resources discussed in the episode. Listener discretion is advised.
In this special episode hosted by GradCast, Francesco Colosimo and Elizabeth Mohler talk with Katrina Zmavc, a PhD student in Philosophy about World Suicide Prevention Day. Imposter syndrome, the COVID-19 p...2021-09-1027 minGradCastSpecial Episode | There Is No Planet B - Ep.2In the second episode of our newest series, There Is No Planet B - Rose Giles and Brendon Samuels talk with Courtney Neidig, a second year Masters student in Education and Curriculum studies. She tells us the story of starting out as an ECE in British Columbia, the dissatisfaction in teaching practices when it comes to the environment, and ultimately how she found herself at Western as the head of the Society of Graduate Students’s Sustainability Committee.
If you would like to get in touch with Courtney, you can email her at cneidig@uwo.ca...2021-09-0327 minGradCast340 | Good Ol' Hockey Game
How does a 1972 hockey tournament between the USSR and Canada lead to the conceptualization of masculinity and the expression of nationalism in Canada? In this episode, host Rose Giles interviews Kaitlyn Carter on her research about how the idealization of the perfect Canadian and the perfect man all ties into a game we all know and love - hockey.
Correction to claim at 4:59 that Canada won the series by only one goal: Russia actually outscored Canada in the series 32-to-31.
If you would like to contact Kaitlyn, you can find her on Twitter at @cartkait or...2021-08-1828 min
The Bookcast Club#53 Is It Worth Reading Classics?Send us a Text Message.Sarah K and Alice chat about how they feel about classics. They talk about some of their favourites and discuss what they had to read at school and whether they think classics are worth reading. The episode transcript should be accessible from within your podcasting app or directly from Buzzsprout.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations. If you are happy to donate for no r...2021-08-1346 minThe Bookcast Club#53 Is It Worth Reading Classics?Send us a Text Message.Sarah K and Alice chat about how they feel about classics. They talk about some of their favourites and discuss what they had to read at school and whether they think classics are worth reading. The episode transcript should be accessible from within your podcasting app or directly from Buzzsprout.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations. If you are happy to donate for no r...2021-08-1346 minGradCastSpecial Episode: There Is No Planet B
In a new series created by GradCast, There Is No Planet B - the first of many conversations about the definition of sustainability, and how it impacts not only the environment, but economics and sociology. Hosts Danica Facca and Rose Giles introduce Brendon Samuels, a PhD student in the department of Biology, and the Society of Graduate Student's Sustainability Coordinator.
If you would like to get in touch with Brendon, you can find him on Twitter.
Full video on YouTube
Recorded on June 23, 2021
Produced by Rhys Paterson
Th...2021-07-2127 minGradCastSpecial Episode: Executive Decisions Veep’s Part 2In this special episode Danica Facca and Becky Horst, the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) VP Academic and VP Finance respectively, speak with Rhys Paterson and Francesco Colosimo about their positions as SOGS VPs and give us the details on what it’s like to have these roles, how their responsibilties have changed due to the pandemic and their experiences holding such responsibilities while being students.
To get in touch with Danica, you can contact her through her email academic@sogs.ca. Alternitively, you can follow her in Twitter and Instagram. To contact and Beck you can sen...2021-06-2229 minGradCast325 | The Magic of Mushrooms in MedicineWe often think of psychedelics to be purely recreational, but studies are showing that they may have medical value. Hosts, Rhys Paterson and Francesco Colosimo sat down with Master of Science student, Sid Rankaduwa, to discuss his research involving looking for the possibility of 'higher states of consciousness' in psilocybin users. More specifically, he is testing the effects of psilocybin on certain aspects of visual processing, and seeing how this might inform current theories of consciousness.
To hear more from Sid and about psychedelic research, check out the MAPS Canada podcast!
Recorded on...2021-05-1227 minGradCast319 | A Recipe For Plant-Based Chicken (vaccine)In this episode, Carly Charron talks with hosts Elizabeth and Rose (with some quick peeps from Rhys) about her research on a plant-based vaccine to prevent Salmonella infection in poultry which she is doing for her Masters in Biology at Agriculture Canada. Starting from a talk in her 3rd year course to undergrad thesis in the same discipline, Carly covers the what’s, who’s, and why’s of the vaccine, and its importance on future farming practices and overall health of chickens.
To learn more about Carly’s research, you can email her at ccharro5@uwo.ca or find...2021-04-0722 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Episode V: Earth-Shattering Revelations from ChileCindy Mora-Stock has had quite the life journey. Departing her native Chile to embark on a seismology PhD in Germany, she now finds herself in Canada at UWO completing her second postdoctorate. As hosts Liam Clifford and Rhys Paterson learn, travelling the world and exposing oneself to new experiences has a brilliant way of enriching one's understanding and making the international student experience truly special. You can follow Cindy on Twitter and Instagram.
Recorded on March 25, 2021
Produced by Liam Clifford
Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot2021-03-2829 minGradCastSpecial Episode: SOGS Commissioners Part 2In Part 2 of our Community Advocates Episode, our guests are Elizabeth Mohler (Accessibility Commissioner), Geneveave Barbo (Indigenous Commissioner), and Shannon-Thomas Carnahan. They discuss about what they do as our community advocates at Western with our hosts Yousuf Hasan and Rhys Paterson. They also chat about what difficulties they face in improving the student experience.
Full Video on YouTube
Recorded on March 6, 2021
Produced by Yousuf Hasan
Intro theme song produced by Mathew Becker
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2021-03-2530 minGradCast#GlobalGrads Episode IV: Going, Going, GhanaIn this #GlobalGrads episode, co-hosts Liam Clifford, Rhys Paterson, and Laura Baena are joined by Political Science PhD student Maxwell Bogpene. Max now finds himself at UWO to further his studies after originally leaving his native Ghana to pursue a degree at Ohio State University. But this was not without the hassle of being an international student during a global pandemic. As the conversation continues, it becomes clear that jollof rice and good banter are the keys to fostering community amongst grad students.
If you would like to connect with Max, you can find him on Twitter a...2021-03-0826 minGradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads Episode III: Endearing IndiaIn the series' third episode, hosts Liam Clifford and Rhys Paterson speak to Earth Sciences Master's student Richa Agarwal about her time as a Western student. Originally from Pune, India, Richa endears her home by comparing its sights and sounds to those she has experienced in Canada. From Nova Scotia to Niagara Falls, her journey touches upon the highlights of her experiences and how nicely it complements the Western student body.
If you would like to learn more about Richa's experience in Canada and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @doctorvworp19
...2021-01-2728 minGradCast#GradLifeX Holiday Special: Winter Facts and Food Wars#GradLife is back with another winter holiday special episode! Graduate students get to use the holidays as a chance to put aside work and spend time with friends and family, eating mountains of homecooked food and catching up with stories. This year we face new challenges with COVID-19 restricting travel and making it harder to see extended family over the holidays. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Hosts Gavin Tolometti, Rhys Paterson and Nikol Posnov break open the winter holiday spirit with stories about holidays traditions, epic food wars, random and fun winter holiday facts, and learning...2020-12-211h 07GradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads Episode II: Missing MexicoIn the second episode of GradCast's international student segment, hosts Liam Clifford, Nikol Posnov, and Rhys Paterson speak to Earth Sciences Master's student Karina Martinez about her experiences at UWO. Hailing from Mexico, Karina speaks to how Canada has both benefited her growth as an academic and increased her yearning for home. A subsequent discussion on food, social outings, and tequila seeks to broaden our horizons and educate us on how the Western community is enriched by the international student community.
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Produced by...2020-12-0930 minGradCastSpecial Episode: #GlobalGrads The Inaugural EpisodeBeing an international grad student is an incredibly rewarding adventure but one consisting of a unique set of challenges. In a brand-new series debuting on GradCast during UWO International Week, hosts Liam Clifford, Nikol Posnov, and Rhys Paterson speak with Brazilian Political Science MA Ricardo Moll about the international student experience and what we can all learn from it. As the subsequent conversation highlights the obstacles surrounding travel in a global pandemic, the sights and sound of Canada, and subpar Tim Hortons coffee, Ricardo provides insightful context on how international students provide Western's community and the country with greater vib...2020-11-1630 minGradCast292 | Destructive or Life Harbouring? Hydrothermal Systems in Impact CratersThe aftermath of a meteorite striking the surface of a planetary body leaves behind a circular depression in the ground and plumes of dust and rock. The energy left over in the crater can heat up the water that passes through the rocks, creating an environment that could have been responsible for the emergence of microbial life on Earth over 3 billion years ago. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Rhys Paterson talk with Earth and Planetary Science M.Sc student Tabetha Shepphard about how she studies the composition of fluids trapped within minerals from the West Clearwater impact structure...2020-09-2829 minGradCast276 | Disability Advocacy amid Covid-19Elizabeth Mohler is an incoming PhD student in Occupational Science and a disability advocate. She is joined by co-hosts Rhys Paterson and Yousuf Hasan. Elizabeth chatted about the unique difficulties that people with disabilities have been experiencing amid the pandemic. As someone who has vision loss, she shared with us how challenging it can be to follow basic safety protocols. We also chatted about her co-authored book on Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences (2016) and her research on making STEM more accessible. To find out more from Elizabeth check out her Twitter @mohlerc
F...2020-07-0230 minGradCastSpecial | Western Research Forum 2020 part 2In this episode Rhys Paterson and Ariel Frame interview four students who had been selected to present at the Society of Graduate Students annual Western Research Forum for 2020 had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19:
Brendon Samuels, a PhD student in biology, discusses his research and advocacy for methods of preventing birds being killed by glass buildings. For more info about saving birds check out https://birdsafe.ca/ or follow Brendon on Twitter @eyeonthefly
Abby Al-Takriti, a Masters student in professional education and continuous improvement coordinator with Western Engineering, speaks about her plans to co...2020-06-251h 01GradCast266 | Under Pressure: Sneaking a Peak Inside RocksThe quest for understanding the Earth’s geologic past has puzzled scientists for decades, slowly advancing based on the shreds of evidence left behind. There are clues everywhere – from fossils and remnant minerals to pollen spores of extinct plants, our planet's history can be preserved the most unlikely of places. In this episode hosts Rhys Paterson and Yousuf Hasan talk to Stephen Pilar, a grad student in the Earth Science department discussing a fairly new area of research. By studying microscopic bubbles within rocks and minerals using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), he is working on developing new ways to uncov...2020-05-0528 minGradCast265 | 50 Shades of TourismHistorical sites such as Chernobyl and Auschwitz hold a dark past, and require respect and remembrance from visiting tourists. In this decade, social media has brought upon a new type of tourism known as dark tourism, where reeducation is needed to explain to tourists why these sites must be respected and not used as social media photo spots. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Rhys Paterson talk with MA Public History student Kaitlyn MacDonald about how she is working with the public to provide education about dark tourism in Canada and around the world.
To find out more from K...2020-04-2828 minGradCast255 | Mapping Rocks Underground, But Not MagmaWhen we hear the word "map" or "mapping", we instantly think of a map of the surface. However, not all maps in geography and geology mean looking for surface features or geologic formations on the surface. Sometimes they map features or formations underground. In this episode, hosts Gavin Tolometti and Ariel Frame talk with Earth Science MSc student Rhys Paterson about her work on using boreholes to locate a type of rock formation (known as the Clinton-Medina Group). Rhys explains how she uses borehole computer analysis and core logging to study the past environment of the rock formation, and...2020-02-1730 min
Slightly FoxedStetIn Episode 3: Stet, Gail, Hazel and Anna discuss the art of editing with author and creative writing teacher Sue Gee, and Helen Bourne delves into the dark side of Beatrix Potter.
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Books Mentioned
Our series of historical novels by Ronald Welch can be found here
Issue 60 of Slightly Foxed
Our series of Rosemary Sutcliff’s books will be published in September, starting with The Eagle of the Ninth
Sue Gee’s novels include Spring Will Be Ours (1988), Reading in Bed (2007) and Trio (2016). The Mysteries...2019-01-1533 min
LightNotes_London's tracks003_LNAL_Films_0516Podcast 003FilmsL – Hello this is Laura De Rossi with Ann Dexter on Light Notes about London, in this podcast we’re talking about filmsA – So we’ve had the BAFTAs and the Oscars and now we’ve got the Cannes Film Festival that goes throughout the most of May. I don’t know about you Laura but I’m still trying to catch up on the award winning films and luckily they’re just starting to come out on DVD and through Amazon Prime and Netflix. And of course the one I haven’t seen is The Revenant. 2016-05-2111 min
BBC Inside ScienceGenetics and education; Golden Rice inventor; Chimp Chatter and Lightning LabThe link between genetics and a child's academic performance hit the headlines this week when Education Secretary, Michael Gove's outgoing special advisor, Dominic Cummings, called for education policy to incorporate the science behind genes and cognitive development. Mr Cummings cited the Professor of Behavioural Genetics, Robert Plomin, as a major source, and Professor Plomin tells Dr Adam Rutherford what he thinks about the way his research has been interpreted. Steve Jones, Emeritus Professor of Genetics from University College London says why he believes genetics and education is such a controversial subject.Fifty years ago, researchers tried, and...2013-10-1727 min