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Host John Strelecky (author of The Cafe on the Edge of the World) and fellow collaborators share humorous and heartfelt advice about the big questions in life. Hang with them as they bridge the gap between our seemingly absolute unimportance given the grand scale of the universe and yet how to live a meaningful life despite that. Episodes include highlights from interviews he has given, and brand new content recorded just for the show. New episode each month.

From modern literature to menopause, from utopian thought to rodeos - in this classic collection of essays, Ursula K. Le Guin roves with her customary audacity over the intersecting arenas of literature, feminism, and social responsibility, exploding any received notions she comes across and revealing visionary possibilities in their stead.  

It's your boy who is not your boy Nyati Kodoro and welcome to On the Edge podcast, where I dive into the weirdness of life, art, and creativity. From film to philosophy, personal growth to random thoughts, it’s all unfiltered and real. Think for yourself and hit that subscribe button (or is it a following button) , whatever man.

We’re up against enormous societal challenges in this 21st century: climate change, a clean energy transition, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the list goes on. And behind the headlines there’s also a lot of hype. It’s tough to know what scientific and technological advancements will truly create positive change. And when. When will automated vehicles be navigating the streets, and will they be safe? Will quantum computing impact our lives? And how? In this ‘Innovations Uncovered’ series, WebsEdge Founder & CEO, Stephen Horn, digs in to these challenges and identifies the ...

Read by the author, Henry Gee. 'Brilliant' – The Times 'Hugely informative and entertaining' – New Scientist 'Put this at the head of your reading lists immediately' – Eric Idle From the winner of the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize, a thrilling and thought-provoking account of the...

Nadje Al-Ali, Paul Nahme and Andre C. Willis are three "Faculty on the Edge"! In the midst of multi-sided crises in university life, they give up the pretense that everything is under control. Inexpertly edited and with little production, their free-ranging and candid takes on university politics, governance, and the state of higher education are released here as a podcast that refuses to stay in its lane. Expect sharp analysis, occasional irreverence, and candid conversations about the broader cultural and political forces shaping academic life, as well as revelations about the personal toll ...

In "the best book about the current state of girls and young women in America” (Atlantic), the New York Times-bestselling pediatrician outlines the four biggest threats to girls' psychological growth and how parents can help Girls today are motivated and hardworking. In school, they regularly...

Welcome to Life on the Edge (of Wales), the podcast where Pembrokeshire's problems and possibilities are laid bare by two blokes who've seen it all.Join Pembrokeshire lifers and businessmen Ramjam and Adrian as they pull up a chair and chew the fat on local politics, squandered opportunities, and the unique challenges of coastal living. It’s opinionated, occasionally grumpy, but always about making life better on the edge.

The Novara Podcast shares stories from coastal communities living on the frontline of climate change.Hosted by Veronica Lysaght and Dr Nigel Jollands, the series centres on the voices of local people - fishers, community leaders, elders, entrepreneurs, families - who are adapting, responding, and building resilience as their environments change.Rather than focusing on outside experts, each episode invites community members to tell their own stories: what makes their home special, what changes they’ve witnessed over time, how those changes affect daily life, and the local solutions they are ...

Welcome to Ag on the Edge - the podcast taking back the conversation about local farming. In this podcast, we'll be shining a spotlight on Ventura County, California—a region renowned not just for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its vibrant agricultural sector. From the rolling citrus groves to the expansive strawberry fields, Ventura County's agricultural industry is a powerhouse, feeding communities locally and beyond. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with experts, historians, and local farmers who will share their insights and personal stories. We'll explore ...

On The Edge with The Creative Coalition spotlights stories of opportunity, discovery, and courage and is hosted by The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. The program features incredible individuals whose unique stories will enlighten and inspire listeners.

Conversations about Ventura County farming and what its like to be involved with farming on the edge

In tonight's feature, we delve into the gripping tale of Ning Xi, a young heiress caught in a whirlwind of family tragedy and corporate intrigue. As she faces the daunting task of saving her family's empire from the brink of collapse, Ning Xi turns to Jiang Lü, a former high school acquaintance and now a formidable Wall Street tycoon. With her father's life hanging in the balance and her brother wrongfully imprisoned, Ning Xi's desperate bid for Jiang's assistance unfolds into a saga of betrayal, old flames, and high-stakes negotiation. Join us as we unravel this compelling story of ...

Arts on the Edge is the podcast created by the International non-profit American Voices. Each episode will take listeners to some of the world's most remote, conflicted, and isolated places to meet local artists, educators and the American musicians that go there to collaborate and train the next generation of teachers, performers and cultural leaders. From Eritrea and Turkmenistan to Iraq and Sudan, learn how AV uses music, dance and theater to make remarkable connections and lasting relationships with fascinating young artists and their communities. To learn more about the powerful work that...

Life on the Edge is a monthly podcast about the hidden struggles of ordinary people. It is funded by Trust for London and hosted by ice&fire, a human rights focused theatre company. Life on the Edge will make you look at your fellow travellers in one of the world’s biggest cities with new eyes.

Life on the Edge is where adventure filmmakers Estelle and Ramy share the unconventional journeys of those who redefine what « possible » means. From Explorers of the Arctic to Women Rangers in Africa, get inspired by captivating stories full of insights, and gain practical knowledge from people extending the boundaries of human achievement, courage, determination, and altruism. If you want to learn from real-life heroes, cutting edge explorers, athletes, and entrepreneurs, but also from Estelle and Ramy's adventures with them around the world, this podcast is for you.

Relationships can be challenging; getting into one, getting out of one, making a relationship work, improving a relationship, dealing with friends, family, work colleagues, having conversations, building connection, developing confidence to approach someone, knowing whether someone is right for you, and so much more. Because of learning all of this and more, I started my coaching practice and eventually...I now have a radio show on www.edgeradioaustralia.comWe broadcast live every Thursday at 6:00pm AWST (+8 hrs GMT) and replay every Sunday at 2:00pm AWST (+8 hrs GMT)We are exploring all ...

"Attack on Baton Rouge Officers Jolts a Nation on Edge" is from the July 18, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Julie Bloom, Richard Fausset and Mike McPhate and narrated by Caroline Miller.

The definitive account of one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, which killed nineteen elite firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and also inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. “A tear-jerking classic.”—Outside Named One of the Best Books of the Year by...

Dr. Stephen Lesavich