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What would you do if a 2000 lbs walrus gave you a hug? More importantly, why are there 240 lemurs living in a Durham, NC forest? Our guest on this episode is Greg Dye, the Executive Director of the Duke Lemur Center, the world's largest concentration of endangered lemurs (outside of their native Madagascar). This amazing habitat and rehabilitation center was home to the beloved Jovian (Zaboo) from the kid classic, Zaboomafoo. Join us as Greg reveals what it takes to run a world-class primate facility. From Sea World marine mammal trainer to primate behaviorist and leader in endangered species conservation - Greg walks us through the world of lemurs like no one else can. Learn what you can do to help save one of THE MOST ENDANGERED mammals on the planet....and what to do if you find your self cornered by a walrus! 

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Who do you turn to when you face a major life decision? Tune in and join us for another Misfit podcast series episode as Mark is our host and Jeff is our guest. During this episode we explore several of Jeff's recent major life decision as well as projected future challenges. When do you include your spouse or family in navigating tough decisions? What's the role of prayer or seeking guidance from a higher power? Why doesn't Jeff trust Mark enough to include him in major life decisions? Finding people you trust, who have experience in the issue you're facing, and those who are likely to be there for you whether you're successful are your target resource.    

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Join us as we explore the world of craft beer, with business owner, Micah Niehbauer - owner and founding member of the Southern Pines Brewing Company. From Green Beret to entrepreneur to brew master, we chronicle the journey and the joy of building community in a small town and working to extend their branding to a "community of communities" throughout North Carolina.  Learn more about reverse osmosis and the odds of creating radioactive water from Chernobyl...here in the Sandhills! Prepare your audio pallets for a flavor profile that includes roasted pecans, cacao, German chocolate cake, and bourbon barrel stave-infused stouts. Put the headphones on and grab your favorite spirit...this episode will make you thirsty!

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Join us today for another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series. In this episode Jeff is our host while Mark is our guest and together they explore the top five picks of three mystery categories. Tune in and find out what makes Mark's top five in each category and why! What would your top five list look like?

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Have you ever found a good hooker? What about a great one? If you're a writer or a lover of words...hopefully you have! Joining Let's Pause in this episode is author and psychologist, Dr. Mardy Grothe. Dr. Grothe offers listeners a master-class on the use of literary devices such as first-lines, best quotes, clever quips, resourceful retorts, and final words. It is a fascinating look at how great authors write, draw readers into their experience, and effectively share their narratives. Lots of fun and a great education - tune in and check this one out! 

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On this episode from the Island of Misfit Podcast series, we explore what makes Jeff anxious, where his anxiety comes from, and ways to manage worry and irrational beliefs. Whether you struggle with significant anxiety or you just get nervous like most people, our exploration of anxiety life hacks, tactics for challenging worry, and pathways to engage our parasympathetic nervous system (the relaxation system) will point you in the right direction to your own investigation and management of anxious thoughts and worry! 

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Join the conversation as we explore the literal "next gen" in people - Native Digitals. A new typology in humankind - they've never known a world without connectivity or the internet. Their very experience of what it means to be human, in community, and a citizen is different than the rest of the species ("the Analogs"). Tune in as we examine engagement strategies for the Gen Z-Native Digital working through an analog world and workplace!

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Join us for another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series! Tune in as we explore the meaning of dreams, best practices for remembering them, and the value and purpose of dreaming. In this episode, Mark hosts (Jeff guests) and we plum the depths of Jeff's sleeping mind...what is his wildest fantasy dream (IT IS SHOCKING)!

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On this episode of Let's Pause, we explore the intersectionality of racial and ethnic identity in First Nation Indigenous peoples and historical traumas beset by colonialization. Join us as we welcome Dr. Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archeology and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. As an indigenous and First Nation member of the Metis, she is uniquely poised to educate and connect cultural identities, "kinscapes," and the cartographies of deep time relevant to  the Pacific Northwest (and to us all). Dr. Supernant leads us in a discussion of the use of remote sensing and ground penetrating radar in the search for unmarked burials and the remains of First Nation communities. A compelling narrative that will drawn you in...pushing us all to confront a painful and poorly understood past of oppression and human suffering.

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 Welcome to another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of military service, and somehow find our way into Waffle House to discuss their biggest franchise mistake. If you've ever served (not waffles) or have thought about signing up and shipping out, tune in as we weigh the services against each other - is it better to be an "army of one" or to "aim high"? Is it true that the Navy has the most fashionable uniforms and is it true that the Marines are the coolest? Spoiler alert...yes, they are!  

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