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American English Podcast

Sonoro | Shana Thompson

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The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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Hot Date with Dan and Vicky

Dan Domingues and Vicky Aguero

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Your hosts Dan and Vicky take you on a hot date through movie history. They'll choose a random month, day and year and pick a favorite movie released on or near that date. It could be a love fest, it could get heated or it could turn into a threesome! Take a wild and funny ride in Dan and Vicky's movie time machine. You're invited on their Hot Date!
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We Talk Funny

Ken Pringle

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We Talk Funny is the podcast companion to the popular live voiceover comedy and variety show from Burbank, California, where the biggest celebrity voices from all your favorite animation and video games perform stand up and improv, play games and discuss what it's like to work as a voice actor. Join us as we grab a big bowl of breakfast cereal and talk about cartoons, comedy and everything that makes Saturday mornings great!
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We’re not experts. We’re just talking about shit we like. Or don’t. Halloween, Horror, Music, movies and anything else that we feel compelled to chat about. We’re kinda funny too.
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I Need Coffeé with Isaac Stancill is the first podcast to ever talk about sports. It literally invented the pig to make the first football. It did the Superman in the end zone before Cam. It had on white shoes before anyone else knew of the color. It’s the reason the players can now celebrate without penalty. It’s never been sacked and never has thrown an interception. Other podcast put a circle around its showtime. It might not always tell the whole truth, but you can bet it’s gonna be some ...
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Join DP & Bazz as they try to get to 10 Beers Deep and talk sports, pop culture and just a bit of dribble in 10 Beers Deep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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365 Casted Pods

365 Casted Pods

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Meet MJ - an inexperienced, clueless woman in her mid-thirties - who dreams of a day when she will be a famous podcaster or radio show host. In this podcast, she attempts to make a new “podcast” each day for 365 days. Her inspiration is “365: A Daily Creativity Journal” by Noah Scalin. This show will probably not be funny, creative, linear, or even coherent so buckle up and batten down the hatches. Follow me on Twitter @FiftyGeeksFreed Cover art photo provided by Oscar Sutton on Unsplash: ht ...
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Silly and Funny Things

Jared Lindauer, storyteller, father

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Silly and Funny Things were improvised stories created as a way to calm our children when they were afraid to go to sleep. These stories were told for years before we got smart and started to record them. They are (usually) super silly and funny. WARNING: These were designed to make our kids laugh, which means they have a lot of potty humor in them. A few things to know: Each kid gets to pick a word that will show up somewhere in the Silly and Funny Thing. None of these stories are edited (w ...
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Bill and James go through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole as they explore the personal mythology of their deep bond around the artistry and music of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Absurd, unexpected, off the wall and under the table, this is the podcast nobody was waiting for and everyone's been dreaming about, innocently. Featuring... in the center ring: itinerant theater director, bricoleur, and Fairy Podmother, Cheryl King; writer, thespian rain dog, and Fashion Fangod, Bruce ...
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City Counsel

City Counsel

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City Counsel is a comedy, culture, and politics podcast (and live show!) brought to you by stand-up and writer Pallavi Gunalan. Every week she and a guest tackle the big headlines, the small headlines, and niche topics relevant to their lives that potentially nobody else cares about. They laugh, they cry, they lob vague threats at politicians. Join for a playful take on the news from a dummy who’s terminally online and her smart and funny friends! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo ...
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The Thinking Drinkers Podcast

Ben McFarland, Tom Sandham

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No matter what day of the year it is, there is always a compelling reason to enjoy a discerning drink. Responsibly of course. This hilarious, eclectic and erudite elbow-bending adventure through the calendar reveals what you should be drinking this week - and a fascinating and compelling reason to drink it. Hosts Ben McFarland & Tom Sandham, aka The Thinking Drinkers, have deftly decanted 40 years of unwavering dedication to awesome alcohol into a podcast that will broaden your booze horizon ...
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Two philosophers—or what comedian Mel Brooks fondly refers to as "bullshit artists"—from different generations join in deep yet casual conversation covering a wide range of topics, including especially politics and the human condition. Jack Crittenden—professor emeritus of political theory at Arizona State University—and Rory Varrato—PhD candidate in the Philosophy and Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University—have known each other for more than ten years, first as teacher-s ...
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Talkin' Talkin' Animals

Talkin' Talkin' Animals

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If there’s one thing the world assuredly needs more of, it’s another podcast hosted by three middle-aged white guys who think they’re hilarious (of course in THIS case they obviously are). But what the world explicitly needs exactly ONE of is a podcast focused on discussing the lost and forbidden art of talking animal movies. So as a much-needed service to the world, even if the world didn’t ask for it, this is that podcast. You’re welcome. But, what makes a movie a “talking animal movie?” y ...
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Super Live Adventure

John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino

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Ridiculous conversations, improvised craziness, and bizarre listener phone calls from the greatest podcast community in the universe. Hosted by John Szeluga and Chris Sorrentino. Join the Li'l Chub Club on Patreon to unlock exclusive bonus content, including a back catalog of hundreds of podcast episodes not available anywhere else. Visit patreon.com/superliveadventure to learn more. 🛎 Fit it where you s#!t it.
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Jen & Joy welcome you to Invigorate Radio, where they stick good stuff in your head! Follow us on all the things to get notified when we do our weekly Livestreams! Twitter @invigorateradio , on Instagram @invigorateradiojoy & @invigorateradiojen ! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIdvJplt2Qdwq8nquMqoWw : FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/InvigorateRadio
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Some of you have been listening to this podcast since episode number one, and so you might remember my dad, Joe. He was a guest on episode 44 to talk about driving in the US, and in episode 43 when he talked about his experience living and working in Alaska. After I posted those episodes, some of you sent me messages on how much you enjoyed listeni…
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Today, we’re diving into the topic of swimming. Whether you’re someone who loves the water or maybe you're a bit nervous around it, swimming is a great activity to talk about because it evokes very specific memories. The more memories we can recall, the easier it is to chat! Just thinking about this topic reminds me of so many wonderful times at th…
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The 2002 film Home Room imagines the unlikely friendship between two survivors of a school shooting - women from very different backgrounds united in tragedy. Busy Philipps and Erika Christensen play Alicia and Deanna respectively and Victor Garber is the police investigator hoping the two will help answer questions about the deceased shooter. With…
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The Trail of Tears is one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history, and it's a story that can only be understood by evaluating how the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers evolved over time. What happened? What caused so much tension between the groups? What led to the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans from their ho…
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The 1990 Australian film Blood Oath (aka Prisoners of the Sun) is the harrowing true to life story of the military tribunal put together on the Indonesian island of Ambon to investigate the mass killings of Australian soldiers in a Japanese POW camp. Leading the charge is Captain Cooper, played by stalwart Aussie actor Bryan Brown (FX, Cocktail, An…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In today's episode, we'll start by answering the question: Who are Native Americans? Then we're going to dive into the fascinating culture of the Cherokee people, who are one of the largest Native America…
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If you've ever been so emotional that you cried uncontrollably, Episode 173 is for you! In Part 1 (this episode), you will hear a joke, learn the English expression "to cry one's eyes out," and you'll practice your pronunciation (specifically cases where d+y = j). Stay tuned for next week when we’ll talk about the Cherokees and The Trail of Tears. …
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Joan Bennett and James Mason, in only his third US film, play blackmailee and blackmailer respectively in director Max Ophuls' The Reckless Moment - his tale of a harried housewife whose life is turned upside down when her daughter accidentally kills a cad boyfriend and Bennett tries to cover it up. After directing only five American films, German …
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Southern cuisine is more than just food—it's a reflection of history, traditions, and the diverse cultural influences. From Native Americans bringing corn to the table, to the fisherman of the Carolinas and Georgia introducing shrimp to grits, there's a story behind all of the classic must-try Southern dishes. Learn vocabulary, hear stories, and le…
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Shot on location in New Orleans, blaxploitation horror film J.D.'s Revenge was the introduction of two of the hardest working and respected Black actors in the business - Glynn Turman and Louis Gossett. Already established presences in lots of TV and film projects, J.D.'s Revenge gave them the opportunity to play leading roles. With able support fr…
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This one had to age a few months to reach it's prime but boy was it worth the wait! While Da Scherm hiked in Scotland, the rest of the gang put heads down to listen to the wisdom imparted from the great films featuring Tom Waits. From Down By Law to Short Cuts and Bustered Scruggs (yes he said Bustered) a great conversation on Tom's authentic actin…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. Welcome to today’s episode of the American English Podcast, where we dive into the life of one of aviation's most iconic figures—Amelia Earhart. You may know her for her groundbreaking flights, but beyond…
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Shot on location in foggy San Francisco, Blake Edwards' Experiment in Terror was his follow up to Breakfast at Tiffany's - again engaging a young sophisticated city girl with a handsome leading man but this time in a very different context. Lee Remick plays Emily Sherwood, a bank teller menaced by a blackmailer and serial killer and Glenn Ford is t…
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Today, we’re diving into a phrase that’s all about the impossible, the absurd, and the downright ridiculous. Ever seen a pig soar through the sky? Of course not! And that’s why we say, "When pigs fly!" 🐷✈️ In today’s lesson, you’ll hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and we’ll explore where this quirky expression comes from. Most importantly, …
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By now, you probably know how much I love connecting language and culture. To me, they go hand in hand! And that's why in today's episode, I've invited Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast on the show to talk about Harry Potter. Together, we'll dive into the magical world of Harry Potter, but not simply the fictional side of it. Harry Po…
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Hot Date is shaking things up for our latest episode. Instead of reaching back in history for a random date, Dan & Vicky stay in the present and discuss the serial killer thriller and recent release Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe, Nic Cage, Blair Underwood and Alicia Witt. Along with Longlegs, your hosts chat about s…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. The theater is packed. Anticipation electrifying the air. It's the early 1900s, and you're about to witness the legendary Harry Houdini, whose name has become synonymous with death-defying escape acts. Ca…
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After Italian producers balked at director Enzo Castellari's idea to remake The Dirty Dozen, he raised the money himself and hired American B-movie titans Bo Svenson and Fred Williamson to lead a group of military prisoners across Nazi German territory (really the backlots of Cinecitta and surrounding areas) on a trek to freedom into Switzerland. I…
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Hi everyone. Welcome back! I am curious, have you ever heard a story about a magician making a rabbit disappear? Have you ever seen it? Maybe you've read a novel, perhaps a mystery, where a character disappears and nobody knows what happened to them. These scenarios perfectly illustrate our expression of the day, which is to vanish into thin air. T…
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Michael Sarnoski, director of the recent summer horror hit A Quiet Place: Day One, made his feature directorial debut with 2021's Pig starring Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff. Pig is the story of a withdrawn farmer living in the Oregon woods with his trusted and lucrative truffle pig. When the pig is kidnapped, Cage's character embarks on a journey to …
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Imagine you are on a ferry slowly approaching Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The sky is a brilliant blue with just a few clouds drifting overhead. There's a cool breeze; it's hitting your face, and the smell of salt from the ocean water is around you. To your right is the New York City skyline. Lower Manhattan is magical with all of its high ri…
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Welcome back to this week's episode! It'll begin with a joke. Then, we move into the expression of the day, "to spread one's wings," breaking down its meaning and providing vivid examples to help you understand how to use it in everyday life. Finally, we'll practice pronouncing this phrase and its various conjugations, ensuring you're ready to use …
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After winning the Oscar in 1948 for best actress in Johnny Belinda, Jane Wyman had her pick of projects and leading men. She chose the winning comedy Three Guys Named Mike in 1951 because of it's potential box office appeal and the chance to try her skills in a different genre. Her supporting cast of Mikes included Van Johnson, Howard Keel and Barr…
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The whole world has bad drivers. No country or city in the world is immune. What’s funny is that most of us don’t consider ourselves bad drivers! We tend to judge others. In this 5-Minute English lesson, I’m going to tell a fictional story about the worst driver in the world. You’ll hear: Vocabulary related to bad driving Actions that people take a…
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Hot Date has reached another tenth episode and that means a Top Ten extravaganza of movie memories and memorable moments. This time Dan and Vicky discuss their favorite Moms and Dads from film across the ages. The mission was accepted differently by your co-hosts so you're getting an eclectic list of perfect and imperfect parents. Dan, of course, f…
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Welcome back to the second part of episode 166. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about Irregular Verbs and McDonald’s. You guys know McDonald’s, right.? Big Macs, Filet-o-Fish, Happy Meals? In this lesson, you'll hear a short story about the founding and expansion of the world-famous fast food restaurant. In it, you'll hear 10 Irregular Verb…
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In today's episode, we'll begin by going through the commentary you guys made on Culture Shock in the United States. Afterwards, I'll tell you a joke, we'll go over the expression "to take it with a grain of salt," and we'll do a pronunciation exercise. Premium Content for this episode is available with both of these: Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) …
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Back in the Saddle again, this week the Dream Regime ponders the Unforgettable, the moments, the memories, the madness. An episode for the major Tom Waits fan, with a retelling of the Origin Story from the Georgian Terrace Hotel Bar replete with the illustrious Herb Hardesty and the wavy mop of hair only a young Tom in leather jacket could sport. F…
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A star studded cast joins Guy Ritchie regular Jason Statham in Revolver, the British auteur's violent meditation on the Ego and revenge. Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin, Mark Strong, Vincent Pastore and Francesca Annis are all members of warring crime syndicates with Statham as the ex-con caught in the center. Ritchie was ultimately unhappy with the the…
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In this Chats with Shana episode, I'm going to reflect on various aspects of US culture. Although I talk about culture all the time on here, it's not often we talk about some basic things, like everyday life things that can cause culture shock. The truth is, I don't often think about the topics I'm going to discuss today; they're pretty random! We'…
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In 1944's Christmas Holiday, Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly, both known for their achievements in musical comedies, were cast against type as a lounge singer with a sordid past and her abusive husband respectively. Audiences seemed to be ready for the change as Christmas Holiday, directed by stylist Robert Siodmak and based on a W. Somerset Maugham s…
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One of the most popular films of 1997 was by far “ Titanic.” It won 11 Academy Awards! If you saw the film, or even just previews of it, you know the plot. There’s a love story between Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) that develops while aboard a huge ship called Titanic. The Titanic was a real ship that set off on its first transat…
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Life can't possibly get worse! You've lost your job, you have no money, and then to top it off, your dog dies. You've hit rock bottom; you've reached the lowest possible point in your life. To hit rock bottom is a common expression in American English, and in today's lesson you'll learn exactly how to use it. In addition to learning how to use this…
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Alan Alda plays George Plimpton in Paper Lion, the 1968 film based on Plimpton's book of the same title. The book and film chronicle his attempt at joining the Detroit Lions during pre-season training for a story in Sports Illustrated. Several real life football players appear as themselves in the film inlcuding Alex Karras (who starred two more ti…
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My grandma permanently moved to the United States from Spain in the 1950s and the only way she could afford to keep in contact with friends and family was through writing letters; flying and international calls back then were not in her family’s budget. Email didn’t exist yet. She sent postcards and letters, pictures of her kids and eventually her …
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Illinois is situated in the heart of the American Midwest, and it's known as the "Prairie State" because over 60% of it is covered in farmland. Despite the number of natural wonders found in Illinois, what attracts most visitors is the vibrant city of Chicago ("The Windy City"). Situated on the scenic shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a hot spot f…
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When Francis Ford Coppola hired German auteur Wim Wenders to direct his first American film, little did he suspect the difficulty that film would have getting to screens. The movie was Hammett, a fictionalized account of the mystery writer Dasheill Hammett's second career as a private investigator. In real life, Hammett stuck to penning noirs but i…
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This Is Pinkie & Mildred's 1000th Episode "LOVE & THANK YOU" Here is the Link to The Pinkie The Pig Podcast/ Puppet Show ( On YouTube ) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7EW5FJk2l--cwagUu6Gef-paTjYtXkVH Search Pinkie's Podcast titles here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodes PINKIE THE PIG PODCAST Included on the List of THE SEVENTY BE…
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"Imagine" Written by John Lennon 1971 * Time To Sing and Dance ! Instrumental: Producer Renee Chambers: Piano/ Guitar/ Melodica Here are the lyrics: Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people living for today Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And…
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PINKIE SINGS '"Imagine" Written by John Lennon 1971 Producer Renee Chambers: Vocal/Piano/Guitar/Melodica Listen Free To The Complete Pinkie The Pig Podcast Collection Here ! Search Pinkie’s Title Names & Subjects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodesעל ידי Pinkie The Pig
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I know, I know, 99% of you are saying what in the world is that? What in the world is a reduplication? Well I just told you one: Handy-dandy. Handy by itself means useful or practical, in American English you can add dandy for emphasis, intensification and to give it a playful and poetic effect. Handy-dandy is a reduplication. In English, you’ll he…
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The Regime's all here for a trip into the Ides of March and all things Roman, starting "In The Coliseum". Now we've all had one that "got away" but in this episode those stories come to light in a mind-bending raucous glory that'll bring you to your knees. With a tribute song to Tom Waits, weird Gregorian Calendar chants and an LA nightmare. Feel t…
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1952's Stolen Face was an early Hammer Films production. The British studio, which would later become synonymous with thrillers and horror films, also churned out it's fair share of melodramas and comedies. This film, about a heartbroken plastic surgeon who physically transforms a prisoner into the woman who jilted him, stars Lizabeth Scott, Paul H…
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REPLAY FRIDAY Pinkie Sings "In The Presence of The Lord" Released by Band "Blind Faith" 1969 Written by Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton. Producer Renee : Vocals/ Piano/ Guitar Listen Free To The Complete Pinkie The Pig Podcast Collection Here ! Search Pinkie’s Title Names & Subjects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodes…
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Pinkie and Mildred share how, "Cholla" the World Famous Painting Horse, was Producer Renee's One and Only Horse. Apologies for going over the 7 minute time frame. Listen Free To The Complete Pinkie The Pig Podcast Collection Here ! Search Pinkie’s Title Names & Subjects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodes…
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INSTRUMENTAL "The Marvelous Toy" Written by Tom Paxton 1962 Time To SING & DANCE ! Producer Renee: Piano/ Guitar/ Percussion Here Are The Lyrics: When I was just a wee little lass full of health and joy, My Father homeward came one night and gave to me a toy A wonder to behold it was, with many colors bright And the moment I laid eyes on it, it bec…
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PINKIE SINGS "The Marvelous Toy" Written by Tom Paxton 1962 Producer Renee: Vocals/ Piano/ Guitar/ Percussion Listen Free To The Complete Pinkie The Pig Podcast Collection Here ! Search Pinkie’s Title Names & Subjects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodesעל ידי Pinkie The Pig
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Pinkie Sings "It's Good To Be King" Written by Tom Petty/ Released 1995 Producer Renee: Vocal/Piano/Guitar/Melodica Listen Free To The Complete Pinkie The Pig Podcast Collection Here ! Search Pinkie’s Title Names & Subjects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/562090/episodesעל ידי Pinkie The Pig
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Piano Only : "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (quite slowly) Written for the 1939 Film "The Wizard of Oz" Music: Harold Arlen, Lyrics: Yip Harlburg Producer Renee plays her rendition on PIANO Her 1907 Grand Upright Tiger Mahogany Steinway, which came from A Church in Carson City, Nevada SING ALONG ! HERE ARE THE LYRICS: Somewhere over the rainbow, way …
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