Christian Austin is an author, musician and criminologist who spent years of his life incarcerated and addicted to drugs. His memoir, which took over five years to write, is an inspiring story of resilience and survival. We explore these themes as well as the universal challenges that new authors face, including connecting with an audience, common review scams, finding ARC readers and narrating your own audiobook. We also discuss finding meaning in life and the unique challenges and freedoms associated with living in a vehicle.

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Christian Austin, book publishing, self-publishing, resilience, survival, public speaking, audiobook, feedback, rediscovering passions, van life, stealth camping, commuting, alternative living, social media promotion, economic disparities, prisons, writing, Cambridge University, camper van

The award-winning podcast The Talking Ass celebrates its first birthday in style! Our favourite science guys, Kovi and Benjamin from Science, Actually Presents : The Nerd and the Scientist, bring some hard-hitting facts and figures about how the Seahawks kicker was wronged and should have been the Super Bowl MVP. Benjamin also takes us on a journey to a really interesting island in the Arctic, where the unique 'Whiskey War' between Canada and Denmark was fought over Hans Island.

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Super Bowl, Jason Myers, Seahawks, whiskey war, Hans Island, sports analysis, kicker importance, Canada, Denmark, islands, border conflicts, Saudi Arabia, Passport Island

Nigel Mason runs a celebrity-infested elephant sanctuary in Bali dedicated to the conservation of Sumatran elephants. We discuss the critical threats these elephants face, including deforestation and the challenges of working with the Indonesian government. The sanctuary emphasizes ethical treatment and gentle training methods for the elephants, allowing for tourist interaction that promotes their well-being. Nigel shares insights into the financial sustainability of the sanctuary, the importance of community involvement, and the impact of natural disasters on wildlife.

For more information about the elephant park and Nigel's other adventure businesses, check out his websites: Mason Elephant Park & Lodge and Mason Adventures.

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elephants, elephant sanctuary, Sumatran elephants, conservation, ethical treatment, animal care, tourism, wildlife, Bali, animal welfare, elephant intelligence

Our official figure skating correspondent and ice dancing insider Emily breaks down all of the upcoming Olympic action in Italy, while Danny tries to desperately argue for the relevance of ice hockey. Emily explains the various disciplines of figure skating, the popularity of ice sports, and the need for more ice rinks in the UK. We also discuss the intricacies of judging in figure skating, the future of ice dance with potential same-sex partnerships, and make predictions for upcoming competitions, highlighting key competitors and the impact of Russia’s absence from the Olympic Games in Milan.

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figure skating, ice sports, Olympics, ice dance, judging, competitions, ice rinks, national representation, same-sex partnerships, predictions, figure skating, quad jumps, ice dance, Olympic predictions, pairs skating, mental health, sports culture, athletic performance, ice skating techniques, competitive skating, Ilia Malinin

In this episode of the award-winning podcast The Talking Ass listener feedback is praised and ridiculed per usual, and both sides of the political map receive a thorough spanking for their recent hypocrisy. After some healthy laughs, Danny delivers a heartfelt message to the people of Iran in the form of a cryptic story.

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Chagos Islands, political commentary, Iran, listener feedback, language, history, current events, humor, culture, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie Mercury, Queen, System of a Down

Stephen Comstock is a former US Army Ranger and host of Green Hell: A Vietnam War Podcast. We delve into the complexities of the often misunderstood (or poorly understood) war in Vietnam, exploring its historical context, the role of media, the polarization of society and the parallels between Vietnam and contemporary military engagements, some of which Stephen participated in himself.

Find Stephen's excellent podcast Green Hell on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and elsewhere.

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Vietnam War, military history, podcast, geopolitics, media influence, soldier experience, cultural impact, modern conflicts, historical parallels, veterans

Pupin DeVert (Instagram) is a Hastings-based burlesque performer who got a late start in the business at age 55. We discuss the evolution of the art form, the cultural significance of burlesque, its intersection with stripping, and the financial realities performers face. Pupin emphasizes the importance of body positivity and representation, highlighting how burlesque allows individuals to own their sexuality and express themselves.

Follow Pupin on Instagram and also check out the Hastings School of Burlesque and the Hastings Gorgeous Shows.

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burlesque, performance, body positivity, history, humor, audience dynamics, cultural significance, empowerment, art, Pupin DeVert, sexuality, freedom, Dirty Martini

Before delivering the usual , i.e. bad advice and poor analysis, Danny and Sami discuss the impact of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in American football, reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith. One of them also argues passionately against the New England Patriots' chances in the playoffs.

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CTE, NFL, Concussion, Player Safety, Will Smith, Brain Damage, American Football, Playoff, Patriots, Pats, NFC, AFC, Super Bowl

After a couple of massive episodes, Sylvia and Danny dissect some listener feedback and react to the US operation in Venezuela. Somehow beavers and moons play an important part in all that, while reindeer stew also makes a surprise appearance.

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Venezuela, Maduro, Chavez, beaver moon, UFO, UAP, international law

Vago Muradian is one of the world’s premier defence and national security journalists and host of the podcast Defense & Aerospace Report. Over his long and illustrious career he has interviewed and gained insights from top strategists, politicians and military leaders. In this episode, Vago teaches us about the current global security landscape, the nature of modern warfare, and the challenges faced by democracies in maintaining military readiness.

The Talking Ass insists that you listen to Vago’s show Defense & Aerospace Report and that you find his other associated podcasts and written work through his website.

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Vago Muradian, Defense Journalism, Global Security, Armenian Heritage, Modern Warfare, Defense Contractors, Military Readiness, Defense Procurement, Cultural Insights, International Relations, Boeing, UAP, UFO