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Pop culture, politics, and a sprinkle of treason. We know stuff sucks, but let's remember what makes us happy. Listen to host Allison Kilkenny interview fascinating people and wild characters in this political-comedy podcast
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The world's first and only anti-free speech podcast. Big Shiny Takes looks at the terrible columns written by the "thought-leaders" in Canada and goes through why some of these pieces should have never been published in a place where people can read them.
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Novel Nostalgia is a book podcast where two best friends, Rachel and Nova, revisit all of their favorite stories from their childhoods. Join us as we go through this journey of all the books that leave us feeling nostalgic! We will be reading through books such as Warrior Cats by Erin Hunter, the Phantom Stallion by Terri Farley, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks by Mary Norton.
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Want to learn about the horrible bits of history you weren’t taught l? Come check out the dark history podcast a Bi-monthly podcast on history’s darker side. We will delve into the macabre, torturous and bloodthirsty side of history not widely spoken about. looking at some of the most evil people, historical true crime and mysteries. Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Email: darkhistory2021@outlo ...
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This podcast will talk about history, whiskey, and everything in between. Ian McGlynn hosts a light-hearted show that aims to educate and inspire those on a journey through history and whiskey. New cover art by D-Sane https://www.instagram.com/dsane8/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/why-whiskey/support
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Gretel le Maitre is an ordinary, curious lady who is about to lose her Mother. For the first time in her life Gretel feels such overwhelming Sadness and Dread that she wants to Talk. She’d like to do this with Bede, the venerable one. She certainly can’t do it alone and Bede, after all, means prayer. There is a BUT! Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth. 🌞 Please follow m ...
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Ep 336: Allison and Meredith discuss the election results and The Onion buying Infowars. Plus, Heretic, Juror #2, Emilia Perez, Doctor Odyssey, and Hot Frosty, and give their top picks of directors of modern American epics. Help keep the show going! Donate today at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or spread the good word on social …
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The amazing, fantastic Wrath of Khan is followed up by...a kinda cheap, sloppy retcon? Sadly that is the case as we review "ST III: The Search for Spock" ! While the crew pulls off the prototype 'Starfleet has no security' heist, Doc Klingon Brown and his lads show up for some Cold War allegory.
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Ep 336: Allison and Meredith discuss the election results and The Onion buying Infowars. Plus, Heretic, Juror #2, Emilia Perez, Doctor Odyssey, and Hot Frosty, and give their top picks of directors of modern American epics.Help keep the show going! Donate today at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or spread the good word on social m…
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Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 In this explosive episode of Dark History, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most infamous conspiracies in English history – the Gunpowder Plot. Join us as we unravel the twisted story of Guy Fawkes and his band of conspirators, who set out to blow up the Houses of Parliame…
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Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 In this special collaborative episode, Dark History teams up with Ireland Crimes and Mysteries to bring you an in-depth exploration of one of the most transformative and tumultuous chapters in Irish and British history—the Irish War of Independence and the complex legacy of Michae…
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Good morning. I would be so delighted if you would join me for a quarter of an hour in my garden in the south west corner of the British Isles, where neither motorway nor city be there (true fact about Dorset!). Today I encourage us all to have the courage of our own minds; we look at English hedges and we bring to a close Bede’s first book. There …
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Revilo Oliver’s Reflections on the Christ Myth, part 5 (American Dissident Voices) http://audio.nationalvanguard.com/programs/ADV-2024-1012--Revilo-Olivers-Reflections-on-the-Christ-Myth--part-5.mp3 https://nationalvanguard.org/2024/10/revilo-olivers-reflections-on-the-christ-myth-part-5/By American Dissident Voices
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Hannah and Laura are on Indie Intermission and finish up their coverage of the plot of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke!! They chat about YouTube channels Laura has been watching, Hannah's recent read about the history of D&D, and movies that hit them "right in the nostalgia." They also go in depth into Hannah's farm on Stardew Valley leaving…
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Hannah and Laura are going down, down, down the road, down the witches' road and they've brought along the newest member of their coven, author Ashley Anglin!!! The three witches avoid the Salem Seven, gush over Sasheer Zamata's performance, and try to decide if there were any bad parts of the show. ***This episode contains full SPOILERS for Agatha…
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Dear friends, life can be so tough. Routine can help in dark times and so the routine of daily readings, whether Bede or Tintin, especially out-loud, is something to hold on to. Little life-jackets, are these simple tools, to get us through dark patches. Counting blessings, too, is another life-jacket to turn to. Nothing can fix but lots and lots o…
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Welcome! I have taken you to the ancient hilltop town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Please check out the photographs on platforms X or BlueSky by searching for Gretel le Maitre or @leshuguenots. Thank you for joining me 🤗 Send us a text Support the show Thanks so much for dropping by. Very best wishes xBy Gretel le Maître
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It's time for Indie Intermission!!! Hannah and Laura are covering the first half of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke and trying to decide whether or not treason was in fact committed. They also discuss the latest entry in Jonathan Nevair's spy-fi series, Domingo, a great memoir, and Hannah's wedding. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The F…
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You’ve got to admire St Augustine for his frank questions! Are you ready to get baffled by Wulfys? Tonight’s episode is just for the stout-hearted. Tomorrow I’m going to take you into a deep, dark wood.. as the moon waxes and winter draws near. Alone with the leaves, the graves and the bats 🦇 . Please do leave comments on what you would like more o…
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(I apologise for a few moments of stumbling words today. I’m a little under the weather. ) Today I would be delighted if you would join me as I take you inside Sherborne Abbey as it prepares for the Service of Remembrance. Followed by Victorian enlightenment in Bedlam Hospital and closing with more wisdom from Pope Gregory, with an instruction to s…
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Oh wild west wind! Do join me this evening for a few words from Shelley, some nuggets of information about Northumbrian scriptoriums, an update on Sherborne Abbey’s origins, and St Augustine’s next questions to Pope Gregory. Can one lie with one’s stepmother? A peaceful Saturday to all and thank you for honouring me with your ears 🤗🙋‍♀️🍂 Send us a …
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Hello! Please join me as we go inside St Nicholas church of Bratton Seymour, Somerset. Then we listen to Bede telling of St Augustine’s questions for the Pope. An incredible glimpse into the mind of a long-dead man of huge historical importance. Send us a text Support the show Thanks so much for dropping by. Very best wishes x…
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Art galleries, the origin of Sherborne, teetolling and Bede are gentle pondered this evening. I would be so delighted if you would join me. But please note the unattractive word ‘anus’ makes an unwelcome appearance. Episode 30 today. I’m very grateful for your company on this walk into the unknown.. 🤓🙋‍♀️ Send us a text Support the show Thanks so m…
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Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be able to talk to science-fiction/fantasy author, Bryan Wilson, about his series, Power of the Stars! They chat about Bryan's publishing journey, writing fictional friendships and complex families, and navigating intergalactic politics. **This episode contains mild spoilers for The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson.*…
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It was for days like these that I decided to put distance between emotional strain and my head resting on the pillow by reading aloud from books. Books, poems, art, music, these things can help us in times of strain beyond measure. They bring knowledge, bring joy and bring an intercession in the strain in which one can breathe and feel whole again …
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Hello and please join me as I sit in candlelight on a grey Monday and bring a little bit of cosiness to your lives as we ponder parenting, mull over apses and catch up with our venerable friend. It would be so kind if you have time to rate this show. Though I fear you’ll deduct points for my prononciation of ‘induction’ 🤨. Bonne journée 🙋‍♀️ Send u…
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Hello friends in America and countries other than my home turf. How much of an honour to be listened to across the other side of the earth. Thank you for your kind comments. It would be so kind if you might consider giving this wee podcast a rating if you have the time. With best wishes to you. Happy Sunday evening mes amis 🙋‍♀️🌞🌳 Send us a text Su…
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Ep 335: Allison and Christopher discuss Halloween festivities, Election Day (GO VOTE), Venom: The Last Dance, Conclave, and Agatha All Along's finale.Help keep the show going! Donate today at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or spread the good word on social media: #lighttreasonpodBy Light Treason
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Ep 335: Allison and Christopher discuss Halloween festivities, Election Day (GO VOTE), Venom: The Last Dance, Conclave, and Agatha All Along's finale. Help keep the show going! Donate today at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or spread the good word on social media: #lighttreasonpod
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Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 👻🎃👻 Halloween Special 👻🎃👻 In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the foggy backstreets of Victorian London to explore the fate of the most infamous serial killer in history: Jack the Ripper. What happened to him after those grisly murders? Was he a cunning aristocrat moving u…
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Hannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in this novel. Hannah and Laura also chat about some fun graphic novels, a book that gives Hannah vibes of 90's …
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Good evening and I do hope you will keep me company for ten quiet moments as I share the difficulties of trying get being a daughter right at the age of 52; then take you to the fantastic showing off at Rotten Row, before Bede closes with a win for the Britons. Rest well, all. Send us a text Support the show Thanks so much for dropping by. Very bes…
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Jews are under attack on campuses! Actually, Zionism is, but that's good enough for Michael Geist to write about an apparent scourge of antisemitism at Canada's universities. We're joined by University of Alberta English and film professor Mike Litwack (@mikeylitwack) to take a look at a piece that purports that nobody who supports Israel can feel …
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Hello, I would be honoured if you would join me in my Dorset garden as I read a little Bede and am joined by a wren and a protesting cat. The clocks have gone back in England but we will get through the long, dark nights together. One day at a time 🌳🌞 Send us a text Support the show Thanks so much for dropping by. Very best wishes x…
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I am sorry but I make a blunder in this episode where I interrupt myself. I hope any kind listeners won’t give up on me for this. I will try hard not to repeat the blunder. I was speaking about a conversation I had today with my mother and I’ll go back to it tomorrow. Don’t forget to turn the clocks back if you live in the UK. A demain mes beaux am…
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We wrap up DS9's first season as we review the finale, "In The Hands of the Prophets"! Religious conflict, educational policy, and politics large and small all factor in as Deep Space Nine finally figures out what it is going to be about - just as the true big bad of the series shows up. LINK TO JUNE'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/3b01b681https://go…
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