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For a Kentucky rifleman who spent his tour trudging through Vietnam's Central Highlands, it was Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'". For a "tunnel rat" who blew smoke into the Viet Cong's underground tunnels, it was Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze". For a black marine distraught over the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., it was Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools".

Al and Federico, longtime friends and co-hosts, take listeners behind the scenes of "What is This Place?" In this podcast, they delve into the details of filming at lesser-known stadiums and locations. The duo shares insider stories from their experiences and engages in lively discussions about soccer/football, covering its history, present state, and future developments.Link to the Youtube link for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlpW8wdIaEALink to What is This Place? Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Whatisthisplace-q5v

I Knew This Place by John MacKenna is a collection of 28 of his radio essays from RTE's radio program Sunday Miscellany. The radio essays in this collection were described by The Irish Times as "enchantments woven with rich and intimate language, snapshots of lives lived, and days passed, distinctly Irish and yet utterly universal". This audiobook will carry you through three decades of life in the small Irish town of Castledermot and beyond. It offers strong stories and a depth of reflection that provides comfort, questions, and laughter.

“This Place, Our Voices” is a celebration of the local stories, people, and experiences that make your community a vibrant place to live. From the familiar streets we walk every day to the hidden gems we pass by, this podcast delves into the stories that often go untold but shape the identity of our neighbourhood.Each episode brings you closer to the voices that keep our community alive—whether it’s local businesses making an impact, charities helping those in need, community groups fostering connections, or events that bring people together. We explore the history, passion, and ...

Join artist Rachel Carter and her new project Standing In This Place as she embarks on a journey into the historic research of the textile mills of the Industrial Midlands and the enslaved working the cotton fields in America. Rachel will be creating a new bronze sculpture depicting two entwined female figures inspired by this period of research.

A fascinating history that examines how real estate, gentrification, community and the highs and lows of New York City itself shaped the city’s music scenes from folk to house music. Take a walk through almost any neighborhood in Manhattan and you’ll likely pass some of the most significant...

True Crime, Mysteries, Disappearances. Brought to you by Disturban, Cassey, Josh & Co

THIS IS HER PLACE tells the remarkable stories of Utah women, past and present, in all their diversity. Businesswomen and religious leaders, poets and politicians, healers and homemakers, artists and activists, women in the Beehive state have never fit into easy stereotypes. Through interviews and lively narrative retellings, each episode features at least two women, one historical and one contemporary, whose stories are distinct but whose lives illuminate a common theme. These subjects encompass the range of women’s lives and experiences—famous and forgotten, rich and poor, believers and ...

This is explores how different communities have integrated into British culture.

'This Is Palestine' is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you unique perspectives and analysis about Palestine from across the world. This podcast is a project of the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).

If you love the City of Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and all the villages in-between, this podcast is for you. Join Edd Withers from the Canterbury Community Company - home of Canterbury Residents Group and Canterbury Community Group - as Edd gets to know the people, organisations and businesses that make the jewel in the Garden of England's crown shine. Project Supported by Meta's Facebook Community Accelerator 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get to know your neighbors! Listen as hosts Tiffany and Jason Norris talk with local folks on this local podcast for the city of Richardson, Texas in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.

This Week In Carnaval is hosted by Buxxy, a sambista, a micro-influencer with 6 (no, 7!) adoring fans, and self proclaimed Rio de Janeiro carnaval analyst. This podcast explores the culture, history, and her unique perspective and personal experience as a Black American in love with Rio de Janeiro's annual carnaval celebration.

We Built This City is a collection of incredible stories from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Join us as we uncover the past and look forward to the future, sharing the remarkable tales of the renowned figures, individuals, and groups who have shaped Mississauga into the vibrant cultural canvas it is today.

Everything we eat has a story to tell. What does our food say about who we are, where we come from, and about the way we live? How does it help us connect with neighbors and understand foreign cultures? Aside from being delicious, why do we care so much about food? We take a look into the world’s pantry and come back with incredible stories. In each episode, Mediterranean lifestyle expert Claudia Hanna travels the globe to offer savory (and sound-rich) stories of how much food means and has meant to all of us.

I WOKE UP THIS GAY-A podcast by Stuart Merrill, LGBTQ+ rights activist, lobbyist and public speaker on diversity.The miracle of diversity we devoted our lives to create is under threat.In "I WOKE UP THIS GAY" I recall our LGBTQ+ history and my 50+ years of experiences as an out gay man, activist, advocate and lobbyist. During that time I worked for various U.S. intelligence agencies, various news organizations and eventually as a professional LGBTQ+ rights lobbyist. I need help raising money to purchase a badly needed computer to continue my podcast and my vital work promoting love, ...

A current affairs and social issues podcast for and about the Municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario, Canada.