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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants.
Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders. -
Where Science Fiction and Technology Converge!
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It’s my first time driving, let me tell you my experience.
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Welcome to Wake Up Gen Z – the podcast that dives deep into the issues shaping our generation's future, hosted by the dynamic duo, Zamani & Soft. Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern-day challenges, from climate action to social justice, with insightful discussions, expert interviews, and actionable insights. Get ready to wake up, get inspired, and make a difference with Zamani & Soft guiding the way
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BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery invites industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and hot topics in healthcare strategy, delivery, and innovation. Listen in as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators consider how to disrupt the way that millions of Americans receive healthcare.
Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 15 offices and 700 attorneys and principals who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, please visit blankrome.com. -
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"If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" With these words, Lynyrd Skynyrd's epic guitar ballad "Freebird" took flight into rock and roll immortality. Though now considered an iconic staple of classic rock radio, the song had remarkably humble beginnings before ascending to arena anthem status. "Freebird's" composition provides insights into Lynyrd Skynyrd's musical influences and Southern rock style that still resonate with listeners today. Examining it’s steadily building popularity over decades reveals deeper cultural connections empowering its mythic status. Much like the free-spirited bird it pays tribute to, "Freebird" proudly soars as a timeless piece of American musical heritage.
In 1970, a young guitarist named Allen Collins along with bassist Larry Junström started Lynyrd Skynyrd as a band in Jacksonville, Florida. Though skilled with fiery blues licks and heavy rock riffs, the group struggled initially to find their unique sound. After bringing in strong lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, their signature blend of blues, country and rock with blistering electric guitar soon defined Southern rock as a genre.
It was at one low-paying gig in a rural Alabama venue that "Freebird's" distinctive acoustic opening first echoed from Collins' guitar. As Van Zant and drummer Bob Burns joined harmonizing on the yearning ballad between raucous jams, audience's reaction was immediate and overwhelming. Struck by its emotional power, Van Zant pushed the fledgling band to start opening shows with "Freebird" as their signature piece despite its length.
At nearly 9 minutes long with three distinctive sections, "Freebird" broke conventions for radio singles of the early 1970s. Van Zant's soulful verses plead to know if his lover will stay faithful if he leaves. Then a moody minor key shift bridges into Collins and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington's legendary extended guitar solo battle. Finally, a swooping slide guitar closes out the balled as an elegy for the free spirit who cannot be contained by the singer's love. The composition flows seamlessly through despair, catharsis and liberation.
These layers directly reflect how Southern rock fused genres, blending the melancholy and storytelling of country music with blues guitar and rock anthem sensibilities. Beyond tight ensemble playing and searing solos, "Freebird’s" aspirational symbolism of the title creature evoked powerful emotions from 1970s audiences feeling restless and caged by societal tensions over Vietnam and civil rights struggles. Just as the bird flies freely, the song gave permission to roam outside musical bounds in pursuit of cultural liberation.
Lynyrd Skynyrd continued featuring “Freebird” prominently at their fiery live shows as they toured small venues across the South, their regional popularity as a must-see band slowly growing. The song truly took flight after the band's first album “Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd” was released by MCA Records in 1973, powered by constant underground radio play and enthusiastic word of mouth. Though never officially released as a single, fans voraciously requested "Freebird" on radio stations and begged for it as encores at concerts, often yelling “Play Freebird!”
By 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrd had developed a reputation for their incendiary stage performances. While sidling up to fame alongside Southern rock contemporaries like the Allman Brothers Band and the Marshall Tucker Band, Skynyrd's “Freebird” stood out as a crowning musical achievement of the genre for its artistic ambition. The song solidified its iconic status when Lynyrd Skynyrd performed it at the band’s career-defining breakthrough slot opening for the Who at the Charlton 1974 Concert.
In the coming years, as Southern rock's popularity boomed, "Freebird" became a quintessential staple of AOR (album-oriented rock) radio formats, skinny tie cover bands and high school guitar gods. Even after the devastating 1977 plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant and other original Lynyrd Skynyrd members, the song's popularity continued skyrocketing. New generations of fans kept "Freebird’s" spirit airborne, the composition's theme of transcending mortality through music taking on mythic proportions.
Since its creation over 50 years ago, "Freebird" has become firmly woven into American culture's musical fabric, never fading from ubiquity on classic rock radio. Few songs inspire such fervor when played live, reliably eliciting elated screams whenever those first familiar guitar chords are struck in any bar or stadium decades later. It has been covered by musicians from country star Keith Urban to pop punk band Yellowcard to R&B icon John Legend.
Whether expressing passion, paying homage or parodying its seriousness, modern references signaling "Freebird’s" permanence in pop culture span the comedy film "Talladega Nights" to TV shows like "Seinfeld" and "Family Guy" to video games even using it as triumphant background music. For many, the lyrics “If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?” have adopted new poignancy, immortalizing lost loved ones.
Very few compositions from the 1970s can match the ongoing cultural footprint left by "Freebirds”s soaring nine minutes. Like the great migrating bird for which it is named, the song has surpassed time and trends, remaining powerful, beautiful and always inclined to return home. Though originally written from restlessness, it bloomed into an anthem of liberation for generations. So if you hear someone in a crowded bar yell out “Play 'Freebird’!”, understand they are simply calling out for a brief transcendence back to a musical Eden when Southern rock royalty first took flight. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. -
Hip hop news, social commentary with conservative political insights.
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Our passion is inspiring you to unleash your inner Exhibitionist, in order to generate more profitable leads from trade shows and keep feeding a sustainable sales pipeline for your business.
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Keeping Afghanistan in the spotlight through the stories of its people.
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Uncensored and unfiltered political talk and debate from a leftist perspective.The day’s top news stories and videos with astute social commentary. Chat, Discord or Call in Weekdays 8pm et. Part Radio Show. Part News Magazine. Always a Pain in the Ass.Get some FREAKIN Merch:https://teespring.com/stores/justinsfreakstoreVirtual tip jar:https://ko-fi.com/JustinFREAKINSupport FREAKIN on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JustinFREAKINFriends of FREAKIN: https://www.facebook.com/MrJustinFREAKIN#leftisbest #streamer #politics #twitchstreamers #news #media #youtube #trump #TYT Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinfreakin/support
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3 Brown Brothers (@hanifboogie , @aruns1 and @martin2smoove) discuss what’s going in their lives and what’s happening in the world
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The CYP Now podcast will bring the best of news, analysis and best practice to our audience.
Each month CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson will discuss the biggest news events across children’s education, early years, health, social care, youth work and youth justice.
We will also bring you interviews with sector experts on issues including careers advice and guidance, sustainable childcare and commissioning of services for vulnerable children.
Tune in on all popular streaming services and we’re keen to receive feedback – please leave us a review. -
Podcast of the Evangelical Times newspaper.
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Join Steve Pearlman, Ph.D. for fascinating and life changing discussions.
• What critical thinking is and how to do it, for you and for your children
• Ways to rethink social issues that impact you
• Conversations with global experts
• Groundbreaking ideas changing the world
• Understanding your brain and your mind-body connection
• The power and pitfalls of our educational system
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Unpack the latest news in climate science with the experts at British Antarctic Survey. Our planet is changing at a rate and scale unlike anything seen in human history - and Earth's frozen places are the front line. After all, what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.
Beyond the Ice is also available as a LinkedIn Newsletter. Subscribe here:
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Majlis and Markets aims to bring you thought-provoking conversations with influential leaders in Islamic and global markets. 🌐💬 Join us as we explore the landscape of Islamic finance, delve into the intricacies of Middle Eastern and global financial markets, enter the realms of venture capital and more!
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Talking about debt is more important than ever before, especially in times of the cost of living crisis.
I am sure you have received a letter in the post asking you to get a credit card; or you have seen adverts on the TV or Google about different types of loans offered to you - subject to credit check. You only hear about debt when you are personally struggling financially.
There are also regulatory changes or changes in the types of debts the sector deals with in recent times compared to just consumer credit debts. A debtor who seeks advice may also have other issues to resolve: domestic abuse, gambling, and benefit problems to just name a few.
The series of Debt Talk podcasts are here to explore the views of a diverse range of communities - from debt collections, enforcement agents, and alternative lenders to debt advice charities- and understand the support need of debtors in such a challenging time.
Ripon Ray has been working in the debt advice sector for over 12 years. He is also a frequent debt expert on the BBC. More on Ripon Ray here: www.yourdoctordebt.com -
Welcome to The David Lin Report! I’ll be reporting on the most impactful market-moving events, as well as interviewing experts in finance, economics, science, and technology.
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Your source for daily intellectual property updates.
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Australian millennials are the first generation to be worse off than their parents – and things are only heading in the same direction for Gen Z. Jane Lee and Matilda Boseley investigate “who screwed young Australians” and examine why inequality is rising in Australia
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