I migliori John Gaston podcast (2024)

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Avi Shlaim, "Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew" (Oneworld, 2024) 1:01:37

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In July 1950, Avi Shlaim, only five, and his family were forced into exile, fleeing from their beloved Iraq into the new state of Israel. Now the rump of a once flourishing community of over 150,000, dating back 2,600 years, has dwindled to single figures. For many, this tells the story of the timeless clash of the Arab and Jewish civilisations, th…

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Lev Grossman- The Bright Sword 13:38

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It’s been ten years since the conclusion of the Magicians trilogy and over fifty years since the last major reimagining of King Arthur. Now, one of our most acclaimed literary fantasy writers is taking up the sword, and he’s written a tale that makes Arthur urgent, exciting, and timely again. His story has been told and retold for more than 1,400 y…

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135. Managing Paul Gascogine, playing with George Best and time at Coleraine - Iam McFaul 1:19:39

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Managing Paul Gascoigne and playing with George Best is something we would all love to have on our CV. Therefore, we were pleased to welcome former Coleraine player and manager Iam McFaul as this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. McFaul discusses his time as a player at The Showgrounds, the decision to sign for Linfield and then the m…

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Episode 346: 'The Phantom of the Opera' by Gaston Leroux 31:10

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John J. Miller is joined by Faith Moore to discuss 'The Phantom of the Opera,' by Gaston Leroux.Di John J. Miller, Faith Moore

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Toni Alimi, "Slaves of God: Augustine and Other Romans on Religion and Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024) 1:06:58

7d ago1:06:58

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Augustine believed that slavery is permissible, but to understand why, we must situate him in his late antique Roman intellectual context. Slaves of God: Augustine and Other Romans on Religion and Politics (Princeton UP, 2024) provides a major reassessment of this monumental figure in the Western religious and political tradition, tracing the remar…

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Ep. 175 Building Community Through Endurance Sports with Kenny Wilcox 1:03:24

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Today's conversation is about the profound impact that endurance sports can have on personal growth and the collective strength of our communities. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kenny Wilcox, a dedicated coach at Salida High School who embodies the spirit of endurance sports and community involvement. In this episode, Kenny shares his passion fo…

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Ian O'Connor -Out of The Darkness The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers 16:11

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In OUT OF THE DARKNESS: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers (Mariner Books), four-time New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor delivers the first definitive biography of the NFL’s most captivating and polarizing figure, Aaron Rodgers. From his controversial stances and spiritual awakenings to personal struggles and professional triumphs, Rodgers' s…

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134. 600 appearances and club legend status - Paul Gaston 1:27:05

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Only two more players have represented the Bannsiders throughout the club's history than this week's guest on the Official Coleraine Podcast. The show was delighted to be joined by Paul Gaston as our special guest this week, who made 600 appearances for the Bannsiders and scored 77 goals in the process. 'Gacky' as he's commonly known chats about hi…

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Arash Azizi, "What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom" (Oneworld, 2024) 56:24

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On Tuesday 13 September 2022, all Mahsa Amini has planned is a day shopping in Tehran. Her birthday is next week. But she is arrested as she comes out of the subway – the Guidance Patrol deem her hijab inadequate. On Friday she is pronounced dead. By Sunday, women have taken to the streets across Iran, setting their headscarves on fire and cursing …

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Episode 345: 'The Black Spider' by Jeremias Gotthelf 39:41

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John J. Miller is joined by Peter Meilaender of Houghton University to discuss Jeremias Gotthelf's 'The Black Spider.'Di John J. Miller, Peter Meilaender

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Emrah Yildiz, "Zainab's Traffic: Moving Saints, Selves, and Others Across Borders" (U California Press, 2024) 1:12:55

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Emrah Yildiz's new book Zainab’s Traffic: Moving Saints, Selves, and Others Across Borders (University of California Press, 2024) is a masterful ethnographic study that maps the religious, political, and economic traffics from Tehran to just outside Damascus to the shrine of Sayyida Zainab’s tomb. Attending to questions of mobility and immobility o…

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William Rawlings -The Garden of Earthly Delights: A John Wesley O'Toole Novel 17:55

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"John Wesley O'Toole, a disbarred former attorney, continues to struggle to build a new life as an art dealer after his release from prison. In this, the third book in the series, O'Toole has made the decision to ask his girlfriend Jenna to marry him, hoping to return both of their mixed-up lives to some sense of normalcy. They find themselves in M…

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Eran Ortal, "Battle Before the War: The Inside Story of the IDF's Transformation" (Dado Center, 2023) 1:01:55

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A critical challenge for militaries is preparing for future, not past, wars. History shows that success often depends on accurately interpreting and harnessing technological and societal changes. In the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), this transformation process has been ongoing, with Brigadier General Eran Ortal as a key advocate for a new paradigm. …

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E. L. Gaston, "Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria" (Columbia UP, 2024) 1:02:07

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Over the last two decades, the United States has supported a range of militias, rebels, and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Critics have argued that such partnerships have many perils, from enabling human rights abuses to seeding future threats. Policy makers, however, have sought to mitigate the risks of partnering with irregul…

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133. From Limavady to St Johnstone via Chelsea - Sam McClelland 1:06:00

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The Official Coleraine Podcast was delighted to welcome St Johnstone defender Sam McClelland on this week's show. The Limavady man talks about his career to date with co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb. McClelland discusses coming through the Academy set-up at The Showgrounds to then making the move to Premier League giants Chelsea. The trio …

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Joseph John Viscomi, "Migration at the End of Empire: Time and the Politics of Departure Between Italy and Egypt" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:37:29

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How has migration shaped Mediterranean history? And what role did conflicting temporalities and the politics of departure play in the age of decolonisation? Using a microhistorical approach, Migration at the End of Empire: Time and the Politics of Departure Between Italy and Egypt (Cambridge UP, 2024) explores the experiences of over 55,000 Italian…

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Mahmoud Muna and Matthew Teller, "Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture" (Saqi Books, 2024) 1:21:44

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This is Gaza – a place of humanity and creativity, rich in culture and industry. A place now utterly devastated, its entire population displaced by a seemingly endless onslaught, its heritage destroyed. Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture (Saqi Books, 2024) is a record of an extraordinary place and people, and of a culture pr…

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Janice Hallett - The Examiner 16:34

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With over half a million copies sold worldwide, Janice Hallett, bestselling author of the “ingenious jigsaw puzzle” (The New York Times) The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, returns with THE EXAMINER: A Novel (Atria). This new novel, told in her signature original andinnovative style of emails, text messages, and essays, follows a group of s…

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Oumelbanine Nina Zhiri, "Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa" (U California Press, 2023) 1:06:58

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The first in-depth study of the collaborative intellectual exchange between the European and the Arabic Republics of Letters. Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa (U California Press, 2023) reformulates our understanding of the early modern Mediterranean through the remarkable life and career of Moroccan pol…

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Episode 344: 'Wieland' by Charles Brockden Brown 33:08

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John J. Miller is joined by Brent Cline of Hillsdale College to discuss Charles Brockden Brown's 'Wieland.'Di John J. Miller, Brent Cline

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Simcha Gross, "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:14:22

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From the image offered by the Babylonian Talmud, Jewish elites were deeply embedded within the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE). The Talmud is replete with stories and discussions that feature Sasanian kings, Zoroastrian magi, fire temples, imperial administrators, Sasanian laws, Persian customs, and more quotidian details of Jewish life. Yet, in the s…

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Ep. 174 The Intuition Toolkit with Neuroscientist Joel Pearson 1:12:12

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Travis Macy sits down with Joel Pearson, neuroscientist and author of "The Intuition Toolkit." Joel redefines intuition and shares some powerful insights about how intuition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Plus, they discuss the often-overlooked importance of intuition for athletes and how they can balance it with analytics. This episode is all…

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132. North-West Cup victory and a new owner - Mullan & McNabb 55:31

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Another busy week both on and off the pitch is recapped on this week's Official Coleraine Podcast. Messrs Mullan and McNabb take you through another hectic seven days on the Ballycastle Road which saw the Bannsiders lose to Crusaders and beat Limavady United in the North-West Cup semi-final. Unsurprisingly, there is a conversation about Stephen Bax…

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Jordyn Griffin-Least Expected 15:16

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Chloe Murphy is a single mother to 9-month-old Colton Murphy. He is her entire world and she would do anything to protect him. After a traumatizing time in her life and the passing of her parents, she moves half way across the country to live with her best friend, Summer Jones. Summer introduces Chloe to her world, which includes the eye candy NHL …

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BWE MUSICAST feat. JOHN HEWITT 30:56

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BWE MUSICAST IS POWERED BY SNAP AUTOWHEELS Looking for a new vehicle? head to www.snapautowheels.com today to get connected with the top dealers with the best prices, instantly! In this episode of BWE Musicast, Seth Anderson sits down with John Hewitt at the Edmonton Folk Fest for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey. Hewitt shares hi…

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Doug Cline- Hiking: A Beginner's Guide 10:15

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Have you always wanted to hike the backcountry, but didn't know how to start? Or maybe you didn't know what to bring--or found the wilderness downright scary? With this guide you can cast your fears aside and let author Doug Cline prepare you for an enjoyable experience in the wilderness. Educate yourself on which necessities to carry, what to do i…

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Episode 343: 'Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc' by Mark Twain 37:40

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John J. Miller is joined by Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College to discuss Mark Twain's 'Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc.'Di John J. Miller, Dedra Birzer

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Fazil Moradi, "Being Human: Political Modernity and Hospitality in Kurdistan-Iraq" (Rutgers UP, 2024) 1:24:00

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In the contemporary world, political violence has been an unavoidable issue for everyone. It is therefore essential to criticize political violence in a textured way. The Iraqi Ba’th state’s Anfāl operations (1987-1991) is one of the twentieth century’s ultimate acts of destruction of the possibility of being human. It remains the first and only c…

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Christopher Paul Clohessy, "Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî" (Gorgias Press, 2020) 40:59

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Today I talked to Christopher Paul Clohessy about Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî (Gorgias Press, 2020). As Abû ʿAbd Allâh al-Ḥusayn, son of ʿAlî and Fâṭima and grandson of Muḥammad, moved inexorably towards death on the field of Karbalâʾ, his sister Zaynab was drawn ever closer to the centre of the family of Muḥammad, t…

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Faisal Devji, "Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea" (Harvard UP, 2013) 1:37:25

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Pakistan, founded less than a decade after a homeland for India's Muslims was proposed, is both the embodiment of national ambitions fulfilled and, in the eyes of many observers, a failed state. Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea (Harvard UP, 2013) cuts to the core of the geopolitical paradoxes entangling Pakistan to argue that India's rival…

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131. Another busy week at The Showgrounds - Mullan & McNabb 1:00:15

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The budget is dry for the Official Coleraine Podcast as no guests could be afforded to come on this week's episode. Joking aside, co-hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb recap on another busy week for the Bannsiders as they were beaten in the Sports Direct Premiership by Linfield but responded in fine style with a win in the BetMcLean Cup against …

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Julia Caterina Hartley, "Iran and French Orientalism: Persia in the Literary Culture of Nineteenth-Century France" (Bloomsbury. 2023) 44:52

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Today I talked to Julia Caterina Hartley about Iran and French Orientalism: Persia in the Literary Culture of Nineteenth-Century France (Bloomsbury. 2023). New translations of Persian literature into French, the invention of the Aryan myth, increased travel between France and Iran, and the unveiling of artefacts from ancient Susa at the Louvre Muse…

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