Creation. Compassion. Struggle. Strength. Unity. Redemption. Storytelling is the heart of humanity, a medium that uplifts voices and encourages understanding. At Twelve-Sided Stories, we bring tales to life through TTRPGs, with fully produced sound effects and music. Settle in and let our talented crew take you on a trip through our imaginations, one episode at a time. Find your side of the story!
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World w ...
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A weekly travel podcast every Monday detailing all the information about my travels alongside conversations with some of the world's most diverse and well-travelled people. This anecdotal, informative podcast is for anyone interested in travel! It is a casual podcast with stories to tell, tips to share and experiences to inspire. I have met so many people on my travels in the last twelve years that I have to get their stories on record! There will be so much travel content coming your way it ...
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Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS PODCAST. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
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Is Sister Lucy telling the truth? Can she really see Vasean? What attacked the castle all those years ago? Listen to find out. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through …
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It's been two years since the death of a woman in the custody of Iran's morality police led to protests across the country. The brutal government crackdown that followed continues today- with artists, journalists and activists targeted. NPR's Jackie Northam brings us the voices of some of those affected. Learn more about sponsor message choices: po…
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Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank say springs are taken over by Israeli settlers and taps in towns barely run. And in Britain, Princess Catherine Announces She's Completed Chemotherapy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan issued a sweeping morality law in August. Among other things, it bans women's voices outside the home: no laughing, speaking loudly or singing. Afghan women outside the country are protesting the restriction by posting videos of themselves singing. We hear from some of them. Learn more about sponsor message choices…
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Ep 155 w/ Shafik Meghji - A Deep Dive Into Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia in South America
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Welcome to episode 155! This week, Shafik Meghji rejoins me for a second time to discuss travelling in Patagonia. In this episode, we will touch on Cordoba, Argentina's second city, and why it isn't on the traveller's radar for travel in Argentina. We discuss the best times to travel to Patagonia, the issue of over-tourism, and the different entry …
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There has been nearly a week of protests in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas. They're calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing the remining hostages held in Gaza home. But so far, no deal has been reached. We talk about how Israelis view their prime minister with …
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Last month in Bangladesh, street protests grew into a movement that eventually ended the rule of the autocratic prime minister. Now the country is picking up the pieces and charting a new way forward. We board a double-decker bus in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, to talk to Bangladeshis about the future. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podc…
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There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken the judiciary's independence, but Mexicans elected a government with a super-majority, making these changes possible. Our correspondent in Mexico asks: in a democracy, what if the majority is wrong? Le…
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Searching the castle our group learn more about the past of the Society and suspect Sister Lucy is up to something. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Th…
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Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We go to the funeral of one of the hostages, in Jerusalem. And in Gaza, nearly all residents have been displaced multiple times by evacuation orders from the Israeli military, into so-called humanitarian…
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In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma that would be felt for generations. A murder and sexual assault so traumatic they are only now coming to terms with it, 80 years later. And this wasn't an isolated incident. We hear their story. Learn mor…
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Ep 154 w/ Tony R. Vega - Walking The Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Tokyo as a Visually Impaired Person
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Hello, and welcome to episode 154! This week, I am joined by Tony R. Vega, a legally blind content creator who shares his journey of walking the Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Tokyo and his life living in Hawaii, USA. In this conversation, Tony discusses his experiences living in Hawaii and his love for Japan. He shares his journey of learning Japa…
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As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of them release some of their pain by yelling their loved ones names into Gaza, in hopes of being heard. And the U.S. pressures Israel to change the way it evacuates civilians from parts of Gaza, amid fe…
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for supporting the show! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!توسط Twelve-Sided Stories
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Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers. To understand what those conditions are like, we hear from some Amazon warehouse workers. Disclosure: Amazon is among NPR's financial supports and pa…
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On Wednesday Israel launched raids into the Occupied West Bank, they say to root out Hamas militants and prevent another attack like the one that occurred on October 7th. We hear the latest on those raids. And Israelis who believe the West Bank should be Israeli territory have significantly increased settlement activity since the war in Gaza starte…
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While at the asylum the group learns more about the Society and the Fairy King who seems to be involved with the violence coming from the vaesen. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusi…
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The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpowers looks like on the ground. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Subscriber-only episode More horror is the void of space! Enjoy!!! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!توسط Twelve-Sided Stories
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for supporting the show! Here is episode 5 of our Mothership AP! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!…
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Subscriber-only episode Hello! Welcome to our Mothership exclusive Beyond the outer. The first two episodes of this show were made available on the main feed of the podcast. Thank you for supporting the show! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive …
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Subscriber-only episode Thank you for your support. We hope you're enjoying Beyond the Outer! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!…
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Subscriber-only episode Here is episode 3! Thank you for being apart of Twelve-Sided Stories! Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!…
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At one time, in the 1970's, Watford Football Club in England was at the bottom of the rankings. Then rock superstar Elton John purchased the team and turned their fortunes around. Our London correspondent tells us the tale of the failing soccer club and the rock star. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac…
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Ep 153 w/ Marie DeCosse - Launching NOMAD Travel Groups - The Home Exchange Platform Designed For Everyone
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Hello, and welcome to episode 153! This week, I am joined by Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups, which launched a week before this podcast episode's release. Read below for a description of what Nomad Travel Groups can offer. As founder Marie DeCosse sat with friends gazing at the tranquil waves ebbing from the coast of Sabog…
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Work continues towards finding a path to a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. mediators continue to communicate optimism, while the two sides, Israel and Hamas, seem to downplay the idea that progress is being made on their remaining differences. We hear about one major sticking point. Control of a strip of land in southern Gaza called the Philadelphi Corrido…
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In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. We hear from one Israeli who the U.S. has taken action against. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Some Ukrainians are fleeing an unpopular conscription drive for troops. Ukrainian guards are on their trail. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to one escape route along a river in Western Ukraine. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Our friends find horror in the cabin at the end of the road. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoyed the show!…
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The world needs lithium to transition to a lower carbon future. The mineral is used in batteries, such as those found in electric vehicles. But extracting lithium can create huge environmental damage. We go to Serbia, where a proposed lithium mine is fueling social unrest. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR P…
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Ep 152 w/ Dave Seminara - The Baltics in 2024, The Degeneration of Niagara (US Side) + Annoying Bear Guides
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Hello, and welcome to number 152! This week, I am re-joined by Dave Seminara, the author of Mad Travelers: A Tale of Wanderlust, Greed, and the Quest to Reach the Ends of the Earth, which I read. I find Dave fascinating to speak with; he is always welcome back on the podcast. Today, he is back to talk about a recent trip to the Baltics, a month-lon…
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Some 12 million people are displaced in Sudan as the military government battles a powerful paramilitary group. There is acute hunger and risk of famine for many. Peace talks hoping to resolve the crisis are being held in Geneva this week. We hear about the chances that those talks will succeed and details about conditions on the ground in Sudan. L…
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Ukraine's attack into Russian territory surprised many. Including, it would seem, the Russians themselves. But what are the strategic goals Ukraine is hoping to achieve with this move? We hear from a retired U.S. lieutenant general. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Earlier this month a youth-led movement helped topple the government of an autocratic prime minister in Bangladesh. Now students sweep broken glass, direct traffic, and join the government. But can they rebuild a country? We go to the streets of Dhaka. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Following a disputed election in Venezuela, autocratic president Nicolàs Maduro is cracking down on the opposition. Thousands have been arrested and lawmakers are threatening social media sites and planning to close down civic groups. We hear from opponents of Maduro. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac…
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Now they know the truth and their future, what are they going to do about it? This is a Vaesen actual play. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content through Patreon. Thank you …
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In a rare interview with a Hamas leader our correspondent asks about the attacks of October 7th and the aftermath. He says the group has no regrets about launching the operation, but that mistakes were made. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Last week, in surprise move, Ukraine sent it's military into Russian territory. And so far the Russians have been struggling to mount a defense and kick them out. We hear what is known about the operation from our correspondent in Kyiv. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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This week I am sharing a recent convertion with Ashley from the Eat. Explore. Love. The Podcast as we talk all things travel and below is the shownotes for the episode as written by Ashley. It’s so amazing getting to connect with other folks through this podcast with people that love to travel, and James Hammond of Winging it Travel and Roaming wit…
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Ukraine has competing needs from its military aged population. It needs many of them to join the military to fight the Russian invasion. But it also needs them in the workforce, to keep the economy going so it can afford to pay for the war effort. As our reporter in Kyiv tells us, the most recent conscription law has exacerbated the problem. Learn …
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For over a week race riots have broken out in the United Kingdom, mostly in smaller, poorer, less diverse cities. The violence has been stoked by misinformation and disinformation online. Our reporter travels to one of the places that saw mob violence to understand why it's happening. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adc…
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A popular book and TV series in Europe imagines the straight-laced former German chancellor Angela Merkel solving crimes in her retirement. We unpack the premise's popularity. And an American has been jailed in Nigeria over a dispute the country has with the crypto-currency exchange Binance. Some say the man is effectively being held hostage. Learn…
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Trapped in a forest, trying to find their way out, our group finds death at ever turn...What's the answer? The is a Vaesen actual play. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spider Wes Support the show Find out more about Twelve-sided Stories through our links on Linktree! Support the show and get early access to episodes, no ads, exclusive content…
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This week the prime minister of Bangladesh fled the country by helicopter, forced out by a protest movement that started peacefully but became violent. We hear from our correspondent about the events that lead to this dramatic change in government. And we hear reaction from a journalist who had been jailed 6 years ago for criticizing that governmen…
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Iran has vowed to strike Israel following the assassination of a Hamas leader on Iran's soil. We hear from Israelis watching and waiting as they know an attack is coming but the don't know when. And in the West Bank, the war between Israel and Hamas has sparked an increase in Palestinian men wanting to die fighting Israeli occupation. For more cove…
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Ep 151 w/ Erin Hynes (Pina Travels) - A 165 Day Round-The-World Trip - Tanzania, Travel Budgets + Travel Insurance
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Thank you to SafetyWing for sponsoring today’s episode. They are my go-to choice for travel insurance, and here are five reasons I love using them. I love the ‘Pay as you go subscription, cancel anytime’ feature. This gives greater flexibility. I travel to many different countries, and SafetyWing covers over 180 countries! When entering a claim, yo…
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In Nigeria, even two meals a day is becoming unaffordable to many. Demonstrators are protesting food inflation of more than 40 percent, and fuel costs that have tripled. And in China, live-streamers digitally clone themselves, raising questions about the future of labor in the age of A.I. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com…
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Hezbollah and Hamas bury their slain leaders. And Venezuelan security forces arrest protesters of last weekend's presidential election. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday's disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. The opposition says it has evidence that their candidate won. And in China, an informal social media poll favors one candidate for the US presidency. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Welcome to the Hidden North where the Vaesen live side by side with mortals. But there are new threats to this arrangement. The spread of the Industrial Revolution is causing rifts between the two communities. The Vaesen are starting to fight back and those with the sight are the only ones that can stop it. Starring Michelle Candace Piper Saint Spi…
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