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MARS MESSINA PRESENTS

Author and health care worker, Mars Messina, hosts a weekly fireside chat/talk show. Mars" books, RED MOON OVER GAETA and BABELSPEAK - A TRIO OF BEDTIME STORIES, are available on Amazon.com To contribute to this podcast, please donate via Venmo, @mdm773 Thank you.

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00:28:58

Episode 32 - The Sinking of The Edmund Fitzgerald

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2021/11/13

Episode 32 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS revisits November 10, 1975, when the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in icy and stormy Lake Superior, at the Canadian/American border. Discussed are the history of the massive ship and how it got tossed about like a cork on the rough seas, amidst hurricane force winds, all of which resulted in the largest shipwreck in Great Lakes history. BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF features the poem, "Shipwreck", by Emily Dickinson. To support this podcast:

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Episode 31 - THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS

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2021/11/06

Episode 31 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS records a brief history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials during the Puritanical era in Massachusetts. As we cover this dark moment in American history, we ask our audience to reflect on how superstition, jealousy, fear, and lying can all have an adverse effect on everyone in a given community or a larger society as a whole, if these weaknesses are not bridled and tempered with higher thinking, calmness, and mindfulness. Additionally, we must curiously observe why

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00:37:56

Episode 30 - Pleasant Screams: HALLOWEEN BONFIRE

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2021/10/30

For Episode 30 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we gather around a virtual Halloween bonfire for a reading of the narrative poem, THE RAVEN, tell ghost stories, and proclaim a warning against behavior that can potentially get you accused of being a witch and hung on the gallows. Happy Halloween. Try to stay safe. To donate to this podcast, Venmo @mdm773. Thank you.

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00:45:01

Episode 29 - Pleasant Screams: SEASON OF THE WITCH -...

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2021/10/23

Episode 29 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS features another edition of Pleasant Screams - shows DEADicated to the eerie month of October. Today, we are talking about Witches - specifically, about an encounter that I once had with a coven of witches. I will talk about my experience with a certain high priestess and the temporary working relationship I had with her. We will end with a reading of "Song of the Witches" from MACBETH, Act IV, Scene I, by William Shakespeare. To donate to this podcast, please

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00:58:58

Episode 28 - Pleasant Screams: A TALE AT MIDNIGHT -...

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2021/10/16

Episode 28 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS features another edition of Pleasant Screams, shows DEADicated to the spooky month of October. We are handing out tricks and treats this week, by introducing our listeners to the YouTube podcast, A TALE AT MIDNIGHT. The narrator for A TALE AT MIDNIGHT is Alicia, The Dweller In The Clock. She is a disembodied voice that is sentenced to tell tales of the mysterious, the weird, and the macabre to the strokes of midnight. Alicia works with two other artists - Dan

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00:43:37

Episode 27 - Pleasant Screams: MOMENTO MORI

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2021/10/09

Episode 27 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS features the second edition of Pleasant Screams, episodes dedicated to the spooky month of October. Today's episode is called, MOMENTO MORI. We will talk about the funereal traditions of the Irish Wake, as well as the Italian celebratory Day of The Dead, aka All Soul's Day. We are addressing these topics in memorial of Mars' mother, Peggy, and her grandmother, Julia, who both passed away on October 9. We will close with BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF

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00:54:32

Episode 26 - Pleasant Screams: HAUNTED HOUSES

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2021/10/02

Episode 26 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is the first of five special episodes for the month of October, which I call, Pleasant Screams. Episode 26 is Pleasant Screams: HAUNTED HOUSES. We will explore a few of many haunted houses that dot the United States, and will end with BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF featuring a reading of the entirety of the short story, THE TELL TALE HEART, by Edgar Allan Poe. To donate to this podcast, please do so through my Venmo account, @mdm773. Thank you. To

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00:51:04

Episode 25 - TRUE CRIME: The Death of Meredith...

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2021/09/25

Episode 25 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS explores the brutal murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Called "Mez" by family and friends, the sweet young woman realized a dream by studying abroad in Italy and immersing herself into its vibrant culture and language. She died only a few months after arriving in Perugia. Three people were convicted of her murder: Rudy Guede (whose DNA was all over the crime scene, as well as inside of Mez's body), Raffaele Sollecito, an Italian national and IT student

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00:45:15

Episode 24 - The Power & The Glory of Authentic...

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2021/09/18

For Episode 24 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we will fill our mouths with the Miracle Of Birth as we bite into The Authentic Napoletana Pizza! We will explore the origins of the art, science, and culture of pizza making, and we will discover what makes an authentic pizza in these modern times. Napoletana Pizza is actually protected by UNESCO and one must become a certified pizzaolo in order to make these authentic Italian creations. We will go through the ingredients, recipes, and processes. We'll end

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00:50:16

Episode 23 - God, Vol II: God as The Manifestations...

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2021/09/11

Episode 23 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is called, God as The Manifestations of The Laws of Science. Mars continues on meditations on the nature of God; is that nature in direct conflict to the laws of science? Do they co-exist, in some form? Are God and Science one and the same? Creationism is discussed alongside such laws of science as the Big Bang Theory, Evolution/Natural Selection, and the Theory of Relativity. Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf closes out today's edition with a reading of

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00:42:54

Episode 22 - THE GREAT LAKES

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2021/09/04

Episode 22 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is dedicated to the largest fresh water system in the world, THE GREAT LAKES. Learn some fun facts & figures about these sea-like bodies of water, that harbor their own deep and dark secrets, unknowable to even those who love them and live amongst their shores, all while using them for entertainment and as a trashcan. We will end with Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf with a reading of an excerpt from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow epic poem, THE

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Episode 21 - Universal Basic Income (UBI)

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2021/08/28

The subject of Episode 21 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is Universal Basic Income, or UBI, for short. I will talk about this implement in the so-called War On Poverty, its modern day roots in the Johnson and Nixon administrations, some history behind it, and its pros and cons. This episode is slightly longer than most, because there's so much to examine and it's a timely topic. I end with a few answers submitted when I posed the question: What Is The Greatest Pleasure You Have Ever Felt?

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00:54:30

Episode 20 - AI: Coming to a Virtual Doorstep Near You

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2021/08/21

Episode 20 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS explores the world of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. We attempt to keep the science separate from science fiction as we talk about what is soon on horizon for the human workforce/consumer, as AI emerges from the realm of imagination into reality. We'll also discuss how important ethics and ancient wisdom are in correlation to futuristic technology. We end with Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf with an excerpt from THE DEFENDERS, a sci-fi short story by

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00:47:45

Episode 19 - BATMAN & JUNG: The Hero's Journey and...

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2021/08/14

Episode 19 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is Part II to last week's episode, but also works as a stand-alone. Last week, we discussed the psychology of Batman. This week, we explore him as a sort of Jungian archetype. He represents both the Hero and the Shadow. We'll discuss the Hero's Journey and Shadow Work/Facing the Dark Side of the Collective Unconscious. We end with Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf with a reading from HEART OF DARKNESS, by Joseph Conrad.

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Episode 18 - BATMAN & YOU - The Psychology and...

MARS MESSINA PRESENTS ·

2021/08/07

For today's episode, we will move with stealth and style through the mind of a very human superhero, The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight...The Batman. We will revisit a brief history behind the comic book character and his popularity. We will then tap into the psyche of Bruce Wayne/Batman and discover his motives. Along the way, we may discover something of ourselves. Batman - purely human - is our hero and our mirror.

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00:53:18

Episode 17 - TRUE CRIME: Chicago's Silas Jayne

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2021/07/31

Episode 17 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS focuses on Silas Jayne, a wily and criminal-minded owner of horse stables and a ruthless horse trader. Well connected with the mob and the police, Jayne apparently got away with murder, many times - including the slaying of his own brother, and that of missing candy heiress, Helen Brach. We will end with Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf with a reading from THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, by Washington Irving.

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00:32:31

Episode 16 - News of the Week with MESSINA ON DA SCENE

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2021/07/24

Episode 16 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS features Mars as a news reporter, reporting on news items that did not make Page One...or Page Forty Six, for that matter. MESSINA ON DA SCENE reports newsworthy news that is a bit off the beaten path. We end with Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf with a reading of the W.B. Yeats poem, THE SECOND COMING.

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00:47:32

Episode 15 - The Importance of Fun: Adult Playtime...

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2021/07/17

Episode 15 provides medical and psychological evidence that fun is a vital part of an adult's health. It is not a luxury, nor should one suffer a guilt trip for having fun. It is part of life and a factor in aging gracefully. I will give suggestions on how an adult can recapture that childlike experience of having fun and I will talk about the following activities: Parkour, Swimming/Aqua Aerobics, Dungeons & Dragons, and Geocaching...all of which can be done at any age, and at any level of

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00:40:21

Episode 14 - Tales From The American Southwest:...

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2021/07/10

Today, we explore the Superstition Mountain range, located east of Phoenix, Arizona. This terrain serves as a beautiful landscape within the Valley of The Sun, and is a favored place for hikers, campers, and other adventurers. It is also home to supernatural phenomena and unexplained death. The Superstitions are sacred land to the Native Americans, particularly to the Apache Tribe. I will be talking about some of the folklore and mystery that surrounds these mountains, my own superlative experience

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00:38:14

Episode 13 - God, Vol I: GOD THE MOTHER

MARS MESSINA PRESENTS ·

2021/07/03

Today's topic is on God, specifically, God The Mother & The Divine Feminine and - even more specifically - the role she played/plays in the Ancient Hebrew culture/religion and how she even appears in monotheistic, patriarchal Christianity (and I'm talking about The Eternal, Ancient Heavenly Mother, rather than Mary of Nazareth, who wasn't called "Mother of God" until 3rd Century, CE). Bedtime Stories From The Acoustic Bookshelf features an excerpt from the poem, "The Naked Goddess".

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