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    The Big Drink Rethink
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    The Big Drink Rethink

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    Anna explores our shifting drinking culture by talking to the people rethinking and reshaping it. With the trademark lightness and non-judgement that define her as an Alcohol Mindset Coach, she invites us to consider our own perspectives, as she shares the knowledge, insights and tools that can help us make our own good, healthy life choices. Read More
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    If This Hall Could Talk
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    If This Hall Could Talk

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    If This Hall Could Talk is a new podcast series created by Carnegie Hall in collaboration with WQXR and Sound Made Public. Across eight episodes hosted by Broadway star Jessica Vosk, the series takes listeners behind the scenes for a look at the unforgettable performances, fascinating figures, and shaping of American culture as witnessed at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. For more than 130 years, Carnegie Hall has been the destination for top musical talents, entertainers, speakers, activists, and distinguished leaders from around the world. Each episode of If This Hall Could Talk focuses on a unique object selected from Carnegie Hall’s Rose Archives—including Judy Garland’s signed 1961 album recorded live at Carnegie Hall, Benny Goodman’s clarinet, Ella Fitzgerald’s glasses, a Women’s Suffrage Party Convention booklet, and a T-shirt made solely for the ushers to wear at rock and popular music concerts by such acts as The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, and Chicago. These artifacts illuminate the Hall’s rich (and sometimes quirky) history, while also serving as a fascinating framing device for stories of broader musical, cultural, and political significance. Alongside host Jessica Vosk, each episode features voices that range from marquee musical talents to historical experts—including members of Carnegie Hall’s own Rose Archives team—guiding listeners on a journey through incredible moments that have helped shape the culture in which we live today. Read More
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    What It Was Like
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    What It Was Like

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    Conversations with people who have lived through extreme events. Some stories are dark and twisted, others are light and funny. In all cases, we get an intimate portrait of 'what it was like' to be there.

    Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast

    Hosted by Julian Morgans

    This is a Superreal production



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Reflector
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    Reflector

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    Reflector is a documentary-style podcast that tells stories about how beliefs shape our world, the context behind the messy debates in our society, and on how deeply listening to one another can reveal a sense of shared humanity. Read More
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    Split Screen: Thrill Seekers – CBC
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    Split Screen: Thrill Seekers – CBC

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    A TV crew offers 12 ordinary people the chance to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. But there’s a catch. The audience knows everything but the contestants are kept in the dark. As the cameras roll, no questions are allowed. Split Screen: Thrill Seekers is a new 6 part series that exposes how a TV show left contestants struggling to trust what’s actually real. Host Nick van der Kolk (Love + Radio) asks: does reality TV only succeed when it exploits those involved? He talks to the set designers, crew, and the contestants themselves to learn what it took to permanently distort their sense of reality. Welcome to Split Screen, an examination of the utterly captivating, sometimes unsettling world of entertainment and pop culture. From reality TV gone awry, to the cult of celebrity, each season of Split Screen takes listeners on an evocative journey inside the world of showbiz. Ex-contestants, producers, and cultural critics uncover complicated truths behind TV’s carefully curated facades, and question what our entertainment reveals about us. Split Screen: sometimes reality is twisted.  Read More
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    Let the Kids Dance!
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    Let the Kids Dance!

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    Let the Kids Dance! is a seven-part series documenting the rise and fall of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance — a local law that for nearly two decades made it illegal for young people to attend concerts. 

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    HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador
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    HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador

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    (Español/English) A documentary series created by Sonoro in partnership with Revista Factum.  HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador, con la voz del periodista Bryan Avelar, desentraña las profundas raíces de una nación hundida en la corrupción y la violencia. Iniciando con una impactante investigación sobre una fosa clandestina descubierta en la primavera del 2021, HUMO te lleva a través de los profundos problemas que corroen el tejido social salvadoreño. A través de la investigación de Bryan, nos internamos en la densa maraña de las desapariciones, las pandillas y un presidente que ejerce su poder bajo una ilusión de estabilidad y progreso. Una serie de investigación sobre la incansable búsqueda de justicia y verdad en un El Salvador transformado por la sombra de la censura y la violencia. "HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador", narrated by Daniel Alvarenga, is a gripping account of a nation's deep-seated issues with violence and government corruption. Starting with an investigation into a mass grave, this story unfolds into a broader examination of the systemic problems that plague El Salvador. Daniel, a Salvadoran-American journalist, shares his personal connection to the crisis, making this series a poignant exploration of the consequences of silence and the imperative of resistance. Learn more a t: https://son oromedia.c om/   https://ww w.revist afactum.com/ Redes soc iales: Sonoro https:/ /www .instagram.com/sonoropodcast/ https: // www.tiktok.com/@sonoropodcast   https ://twitter.com/SonoroPodcast   http s://www.facebook.com/sonoropodcast Fac tum https://twitter.com/RevistaFactum   https://www.instagram.com/revistafactum/   https://www.tiktok.com/@revistafactum  https://www.facebook.com/RevistaFactumSV Read More
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    Andrew Huberman – Audio Biography
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    Andrew Huberman – Audio Biography

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    Andrew Huberman: Decoding the Brain, One Podcast Episode at a Time Andrew Huberman isn't your average neuroscientist. He's not confined to dusty labs or cryptic scientific papers. Instead, he's become a digital guru, using the power of podcasts and social media to unlock the secrets of the brain for the masses. With his infectious enthusiasm and knack for translating complex science into bite-sized takeaways, Huberman has garnered a loyal following on the "Huberman Lab" podcast, reaching millions worldwide. But who is the man behind the microphone, and what journey led him to become the scientific rockstar he is today? From Skateboarding to Stanford: Born in Palo Alto, California, in 1975, Huberman's path might seem unconventional. His early years were fueled by a love for skateboarding and a fascination with human behavior. Yet, a pivotal encounter with Ben Barres, a renowned neuroscientist at Stanford, ignited a passion for exploring the inner workings of the mind. Huberman pursued this passion with dedication, earning degrees in psychology, neuroscience, and ophthalmology. He then delved into the world of research, making significant contributions to our understanding of vision, brain development, and the neural basis of learning and memory. A Scientific Detective Story: Huberman's research career was driven by a deep curiosity about the brain's potential. He wasn't content with simply identifying brain structures or circuits; he wanted to understand how they influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. His work focused on uncovering the intricate connections between brain activity, sensory input, and our internal systems, shedding light on how we perceive the world and regulate our emotional states. From Lab Bench to Podcast Booth: The turning point in Huberman's life came in 2020. Facing burnout and frustrated by the esoteric nature of scientific communication, he decided to bridge the gap between academia and the public. He launched the "Huberman Lab" podcast, using his gift for storytelling and his relatable personality to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable tools for everyday life. His episodes delve into fascinating topics like stress management, sleep optimization, focus enhancement, and overcoming addiction, offering practical strategies based on the latest research. The Science of Being Human: The success of the "Huberman Lab" podcast stems from Huberman's unique approach. He doesn't simply lecture; he engages, questions, and shares his own experiences. He invites listeners into his scientific detective story, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the brain while offering practical tools for hacking their own biology. Whether it's explaining the neurochemical basis of happiness or providing tips for optimizing sleep cycles, Huberman empowers listeners to take control of their mental and emotional well-being. Beyond the Podcast: Huberman's influence extends beyond the digital realm. He regularly gives talks and workshops, bringing his science-backed insights to live audiences. He also uses his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and research funding. A Legacy in the Making: Andrew Huberman's story is far from over. With his insatiable curiosity, engaging personality, and commitment to scientific translation, he's poised to continue shaping our understanding of the brain and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. He's a reminder that the secrets of the mind are not just for scientists in ivory towers; they are within reach, waiting to be discovered and utilized for a happier, healthier life. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. Read More
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    Inconceivable Truth
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    Inconceivable Truth

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    Investigative reporter Matt Katz has been searching for his biological father since he was a little kid. But it wasn't until his 40s that he realized he was on the wrong journey altogether. The true story is wrapped in confusion and secrecy, and in the end it upended the truth about who he is – raising questions about identity, fatherhood, medical ethics and what family really means. But will finding answers make him whole, or just make things even more complicated? “One of those rare stories in which a deeply personal narrative collides with a hidden history. I count it among my favorites of all time.” – Vogue, The Best Podcasts of 2024 Read More
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    Finally! A Show – iHeartPodcasts
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    Finally! A Show – iHeartPodcasts

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    Come hang out in a different woman’s life on each episode. It’s everything you love about reality TV,  just on the radio, with 100% more reality. Just women sharing their actual morning to night — days that are anything but ordinary. Curated and crafted by Jane Marie (The Dream, This American Life, Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast) and Joanna Solotaroff (TeamCoco, 2 Dope Queens, Scattered). Try on some other lives while you do whatever you want with yours. Read More
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    Lost Patients
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    Lost Patients

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    Lost Patients takes you into new spaces most people have likely never experienced before — the inside of someone's psychosis, mental health court rooms, and the past and present streets of Seattle, says Esmy.

    Jimenez, collaborating journalist of Lost Patients, Apple Podcasts' Spotlight show for August 2024. Jimenez, joined by Will James and Sydney Brownstone, have created a deeply immersive six-part docuseries that explores the challenges of treating severe mental illness through the lens of one city's past, present, and future. Together, they have crafted a listening experience that mirrors the labyrinthine journey of individuals and families grappling with this crisis.

    "Lost Patients put us in contact with some of the most profound people we've ever met: people who have experienced psychosis," says James. "They have been to some of the farthest reaches of human experience, often with terrifying or devastating results, and nonetheless wanted to share what it was like with others to help them understand. These conversations have changed my perspective on mental illness — and, in some ways, on being alive."

    Brownstone agrees, "I hope considering someone in psychosis as being stuck in a dream — rather than simply unpredictable and volatile for no reason — opens up a new pathway to empathy for listeners."

    "Our goal was to help listeners see all the various shades of gray in these big national conversations about homelessness, addiction, and mental health," Jimenez explains. For James, "This podcast is for the countless people who witness people in mental health crisis — either on the sidewalks, busses, and subways of U.S. cities or in sensational TV coverage — and are working through their own feelings of confusion, fear, anger, and hopelessness."     Read More
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    I AM STORY
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    I AM STORY

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    In 1968, sanitation workers in Memphis took a stand against degrading and deadly working conditions. They declared a strike that would lead to a movement that would shake the nation. The I AM STORY podcast tells the story of the sanitation workers who dared to declare: I AM A MAN. Read More
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    Afterlives: Marsha P. Johnson
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    Afterlives: Marsha P. Johnson

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    Marsha P. Johnson is THE icon of the LGBTQ+ movement and one of the mothers of the fight for trans rights. Today, you can buy T-shirts emblazoned with her face or walk through a park named in her honor. This season on Afterlives, we hear from Marsha in her own words.

    Afterlives is a documentary podcast series about trans lives we’ve lost and the ways their stories have reshaped our world. Host Raquel Willis brings Marsha’s story to life through rare archival interviews and intimate conversations with queer elders, friends, and historians.  Legend says she threw the first brick at the Stonewall riots, setting off the modern movement for queer rights. Immortalized by Warhol and known as “The Saint of Christopher Street,” Marsha was also unhoused, surviving through sex work, navigating violence, and resisting with joy.

    More than 30 years after her still-unsolved death in the Hudson River, Marsha’s voice resounds louder than ever. As trans rights face renewed threats, Afterlives celebrates Marsha’s story and reflects on her enduring power as a trans ancestor.

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    Very Special Episodes
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    Very Special Episodes

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    On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.

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    The Private Record
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    The Private Record

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    From host Matt D’Elia comes ‘The Private Record’, where ordinary people come to tell their most extraordinary stories. Read More
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    Covering Their Tracks
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    Covering Their Tracks

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    The extraordinary story of a young man’s escape from a moving train bound for the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust, and his fight to hold the French national rail company, the SNCF, accountable for their actions as they later bid for lucrative high-speed rail contracts in the United States. Read More
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    Ripple
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    Ripple

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    The largest oil spill in American history captivated the public's attention for the entire summer of 2010. Authorities told a story of a herculean response effort that made shorelines safe and avoided a worst case scenario. Was that really the whole picture?
    From Western Sound and APM Studios, Ripple is a new series investigating the stories we were told were over.
    In Season One, we travel hundreds of miles across the Gulf Coast to learn the ongoing effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - which are still impacting many coastal residents more than a decade later.     Read More
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    In God’s Name: An Unseen Cult
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    In God’s Name: An Unseen Cult

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    In the 1970s, the Jesus People movement took California by storm. Out of the Jesus People movement, George Geftakys established a following that would reach across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 75 established sister churches, none of which took a name, Geftakys flew under the radar for decades while establishing abusive systems of control over his flock, all in the name of God. This podcast will show listeners what life inside this cult was like, as told exclusively by former members. Read More
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    The Spiritual Edge
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    The Spiritual Edge

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    The Spiritual Edge podcast explores the shifting, modern landscape of religion and spirituality. You'll hear diverse stories of people and their communities. It’s a reflection of our collective reality, injected with a dash of hope. Produced in collaboration with KALW Public Radio, this is high production value audio. Season 1 of The Spiritual Edge launches with a series of intimate profiles called Sacred Steps — stories of people who show up as standout humanitarians and are challenging the status quo. Read More
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    Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall
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    Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

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    Every Monday, Benjamin Hall will highlight stories of culture, belonging and acceptance. From overcoming the unthinkable, pioneering a new way of life to exploring diverse perspectives on the human experience. Benjamin, along with his remarkable guests will give voice to untold stories , while inspiring listeners to take a deeper look at their own.  Read More
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    Magic in the United States
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    Magic in the United States

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    Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous workings. Part veiled histories and part spiritual awakening, Magic in the United States will captivate listeners every Tuesday starting October 24th. https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/ 

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    JFK The Enduring Secret
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    JFK The Enduring Secret

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    An in depth tutorial and discussion around the assassination of John F. Kennedy, (JFK) the country's 35th president who was brutally murdered in Dallas Texas on November 22, 1963. The series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and change the world forever.

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    Empires – An Asian Business Podcast
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    Empires – An Asian Business Podcast

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    If you love Business Wars, you'll love this! From 1UpMedia, Empires is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia. Every Monday, you'll learn the history of its leaders, the decisions that have rippled across the industry, and the factors that allowed them to become the empire's that they are today. From triumph and victories, to monumental failures - Empires gets you behind the scenes of some of the most successful companies in Asia. Read More
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    Gay Girl Gone
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    Gay Girl Gone

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    Of all the young revolutionaries in Syria during the Arab Spring, Amina is different. An out lesbian in a country where homosexuality is illegal, she bravely documents her life on the blog Gay Girl in Damascus. Her candid posts attract readers from around the world, and soon she has a wide, ardent following. But then a post appears saying Amina has been abducted. Her fans mobilize, desperate to track down and save their fearless heroine. What they find shocks them. Journalist Samira Mohyeddin investigates what actually happened to the infamous Gay Girl in Damascus in this 6-part series. The result is a twisted yarn that spans the globe and challenges our thinking on love, politics and identity in cyberspace. Listeners can access every episode for free weekly on Wednesdays (6 episodes total). If you want early, ad-free access, visit apple.co/cbcstories. Read More
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    ODB: A Son Unique
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    ODB: A Son Unique

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    This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger than life and comic rapper. Ol’ Dirty’s life was so much more. He spoke truth to power and paid a cost.


    ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel and Talkhouse for USG Audio


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