Fri, 18 November 2011
After a long break, and in my birthday week, here is That Happy Feeling - Episode #88. Featuring the music of Aussie indie band - Junior |
Wed, 13 July 2011
Ambles to the computer desk, pulls back the chair, dusts down the microphone, thinks to self, has it really been 12 months, fumbles a few words and gets back into it. Just like falling off an ocean liner. Tonight, we re-introduce ourselves. Find us now at iTunes - That Happy Feeling - or http://moderick.libsyn.com. To subscribe you should be able to go to either iTunes, or to http://moderick.libsyn.com/rss . Be gentle with me, it's apparently been 12 months. We talk tonight about Australia's forthcoming Carbon Tax. Mod's Wine of the Week is an Orion's Belt 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz. We finish with one of Australia's great Aussie indie bands, "Junior', from South Australia, who are still on My Space. If they've moved, I'll let you know next show. It's wonderful to be back. |
Sat, 26 June 2010
Back behind the mic. after a 3 month "hiatus". New Mac, New Mic., hopefully new enthusiasm to continue. <p> Australia has a new Prime Minister, our first woman PM, Julia Gillard. <p> My 5th year of podcasting anniversary is 1/7/10.(1 Jul). <p> Music by Junior.
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Sun, 21 March 2010
That Happy Feeling #85. <p> OK, I know it's been alsmost two months. Blame it on the new iPhone. i'm still getting my head around that.<p> Tonight I re-introduce myself, talk briefly about the sad loss of a young surf lifesaver from Queenscliff on Sydney's Northern Beaches, talk about the fact that the Labor Party lost a state election in Tasmania and appears to be hanging on by the skin of its teeth in South Australia. <p> Mod's Wine of the Week, introduces a Hunter Valley, Elizabeth 2004 Vintage Semillon, with a dud cap, and we finish with<p> Junior, a great Aussie inidie band.
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Mon, 25 January 2010
That Happy Feeling #84. – The Australia Day Edition.
A chat about Australia Day and a potted history of European settlement from 26 January 1788, but acknowledging that the aboriginal people have called Australia home for 40,000 years and see 26/1 as Invasion Day.
I can’t change perceptions, but can acknowlege concerns so for those concerns are acknowledged here. Mod’s Wine of the Week is a Cudal (Cumulus) 2006 Rolling Chardonay An amalgam of Welsh Choirs finish off. Did I tell you that Mum’s Dad was Welsh? Don’t be a drunken, racist yobbo on Australia Day! Enjoy yourself. ! Happy Australia Day. |
Wed, 23 December 2009
Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and we'll see you just before the New Year.
Drive safely, don't stress out too much and enjoy the period. If you get to spend it with children, even if they're not your own, so much the better. Tomorrow, Christmas Day, I'm heading up to the central coast, basically across to the central coast, to the North of Sydney. A nice ferry ride first, then a friend of 50 years will pick me up and I'll spend Christmas with him and his family. 4 generations, and lots of visitors, so it'll be a good time. I'm staying overnight which means that I can have a drink or too and not worry about getting home. The forecast earlier in the week, was that it might be a wet Christmas Day, but if today's anything to judge, unless there's a late storm, it should be warm and sunny tommoow. Merry Christmas, Peace, Health and Fellowship to you all. |
Tue, 6 October 2009
Episode 82, a fair while in coming, so I apologise for that.
We talk about my leave, up to the wineries of Mudgee. My jury service Music by Junior
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Mon, 24 August 2009
Dusting off the gear. Can I still do this.
After the Victorian Bushfires, the Royal Commission. Hardy's OoMoo Shiraz Music by Aussie Indie legends, Junior |
Tue, 10 February 2009
Where did January go?
Mod's Wine of the Week - 2008 Annie's Lane Chardonnay
Music by Kerrianne Cox
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Wed, 31 December 2008
THF Episode, 79.
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Thu, 25 December 2008
Merry Christmas folks. I wish you peace, joy, and the contentment of sharing your day with family and friends if you can.
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Mon, 6 October 2008
That Happy Feeling - #77
Mod’s Wine of the Week – McGuigan Black Label 2007 Merlot
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Wed, 24 September 2008
Tonight we talk about our recent trip to the Barossa Valley in South Australia.
Rail by Countrylink
Coach – by Firefly, and Barossa Valley Coaches
Stayed at:
Walking visits in Tanunda, and to:
Peter Lehmann Wines
Local Tour by Winelover Tours
Meals at Tanunda Hotel
Flight Home by QANTAS
All in all it was a Grape Escape.
Music from her Return to Country Album, by Kerrianne Cox
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Fri, 12 September 2008
Tonight we talk about New South Wales politics and how silly it is.
Late news. Since I created the file it's got sillier, but I'll leave that for next time. Going away for a few days to South Australia's Barossa Valley Wine Country. Will have a sip or three for you. Red, or White? |
Sun, 7 September 2008
Episode 74 - Originally produced mid July. Sorry about the delay.
It should have been edited, and updated, but here it is. |
Sun, 3 August 2008
Sorry about the delay in uploading this show, which was recorded a week ago.
Small talk, forgive the cold. Mod's Wine of the Week - Indigo Ridge, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - a very nice drop. Music by Junior |
Fri, 4 July 2008
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Sun, 23 March 2008
Happy Easter, to those who celebrate it.
This afternoon we're live from Manly Beach, the southern end of the Manly Warringah/Pittwater peninsula. My boyhood stomping ground,still full of generations of memories for my family and one of my favourite places. |
Tue, 19 February 2008
Sorry for the break, but we're back.
Tonight we talk about: The Wettest February for Sydney in over five decades. A seamless OSX 10.5 Leopard Instal on the trusty, crusty Ibook G4. Sorry Day Australian Federal and State Politics - currently all Labor (Social Democrats). Upcoming visit of the Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria Superliners to Sydney this weekend. Mod's Wine of the Week is a Jamieson's Run 2004 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Not a bad drop. Music by Aussie Indie band Junior |
Sun, 20 January 2008
Episode #69.
We discuss, Cory Delaney, The saga of the Sea Shepherd, The Drayton Family Wines Fire, in Pokolbin, NSW (Hunter Valley Winegrowing area). Music by Junior. |
Mon, 31 December 2007
Episode 68 is the New Year's Eve Ep.
I wish everyone peace and prosperity for 2008. Particularly the Armed Forces of countries serving in warzones and as peacekeeping forces, be they Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, civilians or whatever. I pray for your safety and that you'll get the chance to rejoin loved ones soon. Happy New Year gang. |
Mon, 24 December 2007
Merry Christmas to you and those you care about.
Its Christmas Eve, and as I was preparing this on Sunday night, I decided to try to make the shows a little more regular in 2008. Haven't quite faded, maybe just in the lurking phase for the past coupla months.
I wish you a safe, peaceful Christmas and a prosperous, joyful 2008. May we as indie podcasters, doing just for the halibut show there's more to this community than the need to make a fast buck. May we be sincere and supportive of our brother and sister podcasters, and may we continue to have fun doing what is so much fun.
In the words of the Ubercaster - "Peace and Be Wild, Y'all".
To much wine and not enough production value meant that all you get tonight, dear listener is me talking. No intro, no music, no outro. Sorry about that. We'll give you more Junior in episode 68.
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Sun, 14 October 2007
It's been so long. Sorry about the lapse. Hope to be a bit more regular now that summer is a comin in.
We talk about the forthcoming Federal Election here in Australia.
Music by Nellie Donovan.
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Sun, 2 September 2007
A long break away, mainly caused by work etc but as Tim and Emille say "We're Back". Tonight we talk about:
APEC
Australia's equine flu pandemic
Drugs in sport.
Music by Nellie Donovan
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Wed, 18 July 2007
What an amazing experience. Music by Junior |
Sun, 1 July 2007
Happy Canada Folks
Put Another Moose on the Barbie. |
Sun, 10 June 2007
We trial run my new Edirol R-09 on a wet and windy Sunday afternoon. . We enjoy the music of Aussie indie band, Junior.
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Sun, 10 June 2007
We trial run my new Edirol R-09 on a wet and windy Sunday afternoon. . We enjoy the music of Aussie indie band, Junior. |
Sun, 13 May 2007
A bit of a cold puts a dampener on tonight's episode.
Remembrance of friends, ANZAC Day, and the prosepect of change are all on my mind at the moment. Music by Peggy Van Zalm, from CD Baby. |
Sun, 22 April 2007
Smoke gets in your eyes, and your nostrils,and your house, particularly if your microwave goes up in smoke, literally. Music by Peggy Van Zalm. |
Mon, 9 April 2007
Peggy Van Zalm's Light Diamond CD is another amazing example of Aussie indie music you know you'll hear at That Happy Feeling . Goes without saying, "Thanks Bruce": . |
Sun, 25 March 2007
It's good to be back behind the mic. After a fairly long absence.
Tonight we talk about yesterday's (24/3) New South Wales State election and the win by Premier < a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Iemma>Morris Iemma and the Australian Labor Party It was always going to be hard for the Opposition Leader, Peter Debnam, and the Liberal Party, but they performed creditably and will work hard to keep the Government on their toes and ensure that the State has an alternative plan in 2011 should the people so vote. A hat tip to Bruce Murray's Zedcast and also Spine Radio, two of my favourite shows. Music by Aussie indie wondergirl Peggy Van Zalm which you can buy from CD Baby |
Wed, 28 February 2007
Just a quckie cast tonight because it was broadcast in the dark, just on sunset, in a power blackout, following a severe rainstorm, which made for a very interesting bus ride home; flooded streets etc. Still we got here safe and sound. Tonight's music is by Peggy Van Zalm from her Light Diamond album, which can be purchased from CD Baby. Her songs such as Crazy Daze, Distant Hearts and Mercy, are fantastic, and you'll hear more in the weeks to come. Finally, kudos to Canadian Podcast Buffet for its excellent podcasts. The latest featured a wonderful roundtable with a couple of irrepresible luminaries, and that's not to mention Bob and Mark, who are themselves irrepresible. Catch you shortly folks. Ciao! |
Thu, 22 February 2007
My Flickr Photos of the Queen Mary 2. Sorry folks, its as close as I was willing to get. Tonight's Aussie indie music is by Peggy Van Zalm, from CD Baby. |
Tue, 30 January 2007
Tonight we talk about the omnipresence of sharks around the Australian coastline And also jingoism on the eve of Australia Day
and finish with a song by Tom Haran, whose great album Calling, is available from CD Baby.
Happy New Year folks. I think it will be great for podcasters and podcast listeners. What are you up to?
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Mon, 1 January 2007
Tonight we feature Tobi Gutt, a woman's bad hair day, Paris Hilton, andthe Sydney (S-Y-D-N-E-Y) New Year Fireworks. Music by Tom Haran, from his Calling alburm, which is available from CD Baby. |
Mon, 4 December 2006
Upload attempt No. 2.
An alarmingly high number of young provisional plate drivers, and their passengers are being killed in motor vehicle accidents in NSW. 49 this year. What do we do to stem the carnage? Music by Tom Haran, courtesy of my CD Baby account. |
Sun, 3 December 2006
A very short show.
Music by Tom Haran.
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Wed, 15 November 2006
Pre birthday banter. Happy Birthday Cat & Son of AJ. Music by Tom Haran, from CD Baby |
Tue, 31 October 2006
Tonight we talk about the Sydney Food and Wine Fair, the Kyoto Treaty and global warming and Sheikh Haj El Tilally (who's in the news for all the wrong reasons). Music by Tom Haran |
Mon, 23 October 2006
The General and his geeks.
Condolences for te families and friends of those high school students killed in Kadina, NSW. Music by Junior> |
Wed, 11 October 2006
Welcome to the Golden Anniversary Edition of That Happy Feeling.
Why can't I mount my USB Mic. onto a mic. stand. The funeral of Peter Norman, Silver Medallist Australian Olympic sprinter from 1968 was memorable because of the participation of Tommie Smith, and Mike Carlos who were his principal rivals in that race, but with whom he shared a special moment and a lifelong friendship. Music by Nellie Donovan. Tonight's celbratory wine is a bottle of 2006 Koonunga Hill Chardonnary. Not a bad drop with cheese and biccies. And we all know what cheese and biccies are, don't we. |
Sun, 1 October 2006
Its footy finals fever weekend in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend. Grand finals in Aussie Rules and Rugby League. Music by Ann Marita>. |
Tue, 5 September 2006
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Wed, 30 August 2006
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Fri, 25 August 2006
Work, the curse of the podcaster, unless your work is podcasting. Music by Junior |
Wed, 9 August 2006
Mr Sleepy misses his stop Dark Speed - A Whole Lotta Space Music by Nellie Donovan |
Sun, 23 July 2006
Listener comments. Morrie meets metal (heavy metal Music by Nellie Donovan. |
Wed, 19 July 2006
Welcome to Modspot, which starts out as a "filler" during the technical difficulties currently being experience at That Happy Feeling
Music by Nellie Donovan |
Fri, 7 July 2006
Happy Canada Day to all the Canadians and Happy 4th to all those from the USA. Hope your celebrations were safe, but fun. Coronial Investigation Big Brother State Against State
This podcast celebrates the idea of being a baby-boomer. Curse you Dave Slusher - Nice tshirts though! .
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Tue, 27 June 2006
Situation vacant. Get paid to harangue a bus driver. Podcasters Across Borders - Well done team. Music by Nellie Donovan The producer and anchorperson of this podcast would like to apologise for the frequency of the term "You Know" in this, and last week's show. Should there be an apostrophe in there? |
Fri, 23 June 2006
Harry Kewell David Beckham Mark Vidulka Guus Hiddink Music by Nellie Donovan |
Tue, 13 June 2006
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Thu, 1 June 2006
Tonight's podcast is all over the shop.
Australian/Indonesian relations Himalayan Mountaineering disasters Mountain climbing ethics
Music by Nellie Donovan
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Mon, 22 May 2006
Rain on a tin roof doesn't necessarily make for good audio so we'll keep it snappy. Podshow About Nothing & The Guiness World Record Morning Tea Attempt - TPod Music by Nellie Donovan |
Wed, 10 May 2006
Beaconsfield Tasmania, Mine Rescue Sophie Delezio - Get Well Soon Backyard BlitzMusic by Nellie Donovan |
Mon, 24 April 2006
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Tue, 18 April 2006
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Wed, 29 March 2006
Commonwealth Games Wrapup
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Wed, 22 March 2006
Where the B.. H... Are You . Music by Ann Marita |
Wed, 15 March 2006
Music by Ann-Marita |
Wed, 8 March 2006
Fairly gratuitous waffle. Music by Ann Marita |
Tue, 28 February 2006
Plan A was to do a show on Sunday, which turned into Monday, and may have to wait until Friday. We had a sudden cool snap for a day or two after a hot weekend, and today was warm again, so I've picked up a short term throat thingy and the voice is husky, I'm clearing my throat every minute or so and I've a bit of tickle. Its a slow news week down under, so, with your concurrence I'll wait until Friday, before which I'll dose myself up with throat lozenges etc, maybe try a medicinal rum or two to hurry things along. By that time the beer will be cold, the microphone humming and I'll be itching to give you all the goss'.
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Sat, 25 February 2006
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Wed, 15 February 2006
Music by Ann Marita Next Week In Sharks |
Mon, 6 February 2006
Music by Ann Marita Note: The transition to the song is a little loud folks. Have your trigger finger on the volume button. |
Wed, 18 January 2006
Shonky Food Storage Practices. Shonky Food Labelling Practices. Housing Market Concerns |
Mon, 9 January 2006
We start with: Shark attack on North Stradbroke Island. |
Fri, 30 December 2005
A short review of Goodnight and Good Luck, which was fantastic. Hopefully it's Oscar material. Happy New Year to All. Music by Junior |
Wed, 21 December 2005
Tonight we speak about Australus; That portrait, and take the opportunity to wish our listeners a safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Music by the Goanna Gang |
Wed, 14 December 2005
Of mice, and cat, and family. Music by Junior Must start shopping for Christmas, time is running out! |
Wed, 7 December 2005
We talk about the by-election in the State seat of Pittwater, Federal politics etc. Music by Junior |
Wed, 23 November 2005
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News: US Congressman John Murtha - A Man of the Year. . Frappr is an incredible product and a great tool to check your plan for world domination. My first forays into Frappr were somewhat bizarre mainly because I inserted a 5 digit US postcode for my 4 digit Aussie postcode, and ended up seemingly coming from Gunpowder MD, rather than Sydney, NSW, Australia. But they have now enhanced the edit function so we are back on the map, in the right place, although its kinda weird that there are 2 Australias in the world view. Music by Junior |
Mon, 14 November 2005
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Fri, 11 November 2005
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Tue, 1 November 2005
I'm absolutely stoked (people of a certain age still use that term, don't they?). Last night's podcast, albeit a little longer than normal, actually uploaded from home without any problems. A big "onya" (good on you, mate) to the people. I think it might have something to do with the extra grunt in their servers lately.
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Mon, 31 October 2005
We thank:
Catfish Show, - thanks for the shoutout, or did I say that last time.
Music by Junior.
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Mon, 24 October 2005
The concluding part of a Salute to my Podroll.
Music by Junior. |
Thu, 20 October 2005
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Tue, 11 October 2005
A quick look at Yahoo Podcasts
Part 2 of a Salute to my Podroll. Today it's the Commentary Section (revisited). Music by Junior |
Wed, 5 October 2005
Part B, of Episode 12, continues my perpsective of the Bali bombings of 1 Oct 2005.
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Wed, 5 October 2005
Part 1 of a 2 Part episode about my reaction to the Bali bombings which occured on 1 October 2005.
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Wed, 28 September 2005
Just an update on what's been going on. Big issues with uploading podcasts. Frustrating, possibly router or firewall issues.
Music - by Junior |
Fri, 23 September 2005
Problems attempting to upload podcasts over the last week or so. Normal service wll resume ASAP. Unsure whether this is a Mac issue, an Isp issue, or a Libsyn issue.
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Tue, 13 September 2005
Episode 10 - A tribute to the podroll, with more in Episode 11.
Music by Junior |
Mon, 5 September 2005
Episode 9 is memories of a USA trip "ridin' the dog" in 1982, part of which included a very memorable couple of days in New Orleans. Tonight is a great time to remember the place, the sites, the smells, the people.
Your continued support of the Red Cross is appreciated and vital. Leave the finger pointing and reciminations until the people are safe and the repairs have been effected. Music by Junior |
Fri, 2 September 2005
Take some time to offer what support you can to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There are sites and lists of suitable charities and organisations peppered across the web. Red Cross and the Salvation Army are two sites that immediately come to mind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have suffered as a result of this catastrophe. |
Mon, 29 August 2005
Another short episode. Still testing and trying to overcome upload issues, which I thought had been resolved, but persist.
Brief discussion about the resignation of the NSW Opposition Leader and also about the Forbes Conference, scheduled for the Sydney Opera House on 30/8/05. Music - By Junior |
Sat, 20 August 2005
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Mon, 15 August 2005
Testing mp3 upload. Drama for the last few days. Normal programming will resume asap.
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Sun, 14 August 2005
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Sat, 13 August 2005
Just a short test to try to figure out what's causing upload problems at the moment. Haven't been able to upload for the last two days. Admittedly the file was about 29mb long, but that should be well within the quota.
We'll have another go tomorrow, and investigate other avenues.
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Mon, 8 August 2005
Better late than never (I hope). An explanation for the delay in this podcast.
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Mon, 1 August 2005
Domain name change. Test only.
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Sat, 30 July 2005
NSW Premier resigns.
Music by Junior
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Sat, 23 July 2005
Still here for Episode 3.
Talking about the London bombings, Australia's counter terrorism efforts, and also the current big media backlash against indie podcasters. The t shirt is on its way, thanks to Rob of Podcast 411, and CafePress.
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Sun, 17 July 2005
Apologies for no podcast on Wednesday. Nightshift, brain fried etc.
London Bombings - Aussie perspective. Dogs -Are sick dogs "faulty goods"? Harry Potter - who cares. Extracts from the Hot 100 List. Thanks for listening, feedback welcome. |
Mon, 11 July 2005
Podcast No. 1. A short one as we go live after two tests (A1 and A2) available below.
Music is Saturday Morning, by
Direct download: That_Happy_Feeling_1.mp3
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Wed, 6 July 2005
Tonight's show is Test No. 2 before we hit full production mode. I still need to tinker with an intro, an outro, maybe find a few sound effects etc, but its mainly comment with an Aussie song at the end. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
USS Kittyhawk
Mars Bar Tampering
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Fri, 1 July 2005
Test No. 1 for the Podcast. Please excuse my cold.
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Fri, 1 July 2005
This default podcast has been automatically generated by the libsyn system. Feel free to delete it at any time. Welcome to Liberated Syndication, and happy casting
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Wed, 31 December 1969
Tonight I say thanks to those Canadaian podcasters who regularly bring me a heck of a lot of joy and good cheer just for the halibut. Music by Junior |
Wed, 31 December 1969
An Aussie perspective of the recent Bali bombings.
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Wed, 31 December 1969
A quick look at Yahoo Podcasts
Part 2 of a Salute to my Podroll. Today it's the Commentary Section (revisited). Music by Junior |
