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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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00:40:25

Episode 132 - Thanksgiving Recipes for the Novice,...

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2023/11/18

Episode 132 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS gathered intel from the Thanksgiving Feast field, and presents it to you as yummy Thanksgiving recipes, brought to us by individuals who swear by said recipes. We'll go over food safety, thawing and brining, various ways to cook turkey, something for the vegetarians and vegans, and some sides. We will also give you recipes to Guhlwein, both alcoholic and virgin. We gathered so many recipes, we couldn't share them all in the amount of time we had. If you

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00:42:51

Episode 131 - The Harmony Between Native American...

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2023/11/11

In Episode 131 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we will recognize that there is no need for Americans to do away with their Thanksgiving celebrations in order to recognize the plight of the Native Americans. In fact, the concepts of gathering to harvest and to give thanks are inherently Native American. We are undertaking a mindful approach to the holiday season by recognizing the native tribal regions of our lands, as well as each region's sacred cuisine. By doing so, we will create a more meaningful

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00:31:13

Episode 130 - AUTUMNAL MEDITATION

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2023/11/04

Episode 130 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS addresses the doldrums that often accompany The Fall Season. We will become one with natural and accept these natural seasonal rhythms. To prepare, get yourself a little water and a little tea, have your journal at the ready, wear some loose, comfortable clothing and find a cozy spot. We will drift off into the autumn forest of your soul and shed that which hurts you and no longer serves you well. I am tagging on gorgeous, relaxing music at the end of the

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00:46:44

Episode 129 - THE HAUNTED ARCHER AVENUE TRIANGLE

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2023/10/28

Episode 129 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS takes you on a breathless tour via broomstick to one of the most haunted areas in the US, the so-called Archer Avenue Triangle, a hallowed parcel of land to the southwest of Chicago. Appearing as something of a left scalene triangle on a map, southwest-northeast running Archer Avenue serves as its main road and a nexus of a variety of hauntings. We will weave through forests, visiting cemeteries, churches, lakes, and buildings and meet the ghosts that reside in

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00:37:33

Episode 128 - A PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF DRACULA

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2023/10/21

Episode 128 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS armchair-quarterbacks as a psychologist diagnosing the one and only, Count Dracula. Before the vampire mesmerizes us to do its own bidding, we will attempt to analyze the mind of The Undead through the methods of Freud, Jung, and other modern psychotherapists. BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF closes the coffin on this episode with an excerpt from the novel, DRACULA, by Bram Stoker. To send correspondence, email thisismarsmessina@gmail.com To donate

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00:36:42

Episode 127 - THE HISTORY OF THE RITE OF EXORCISM

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2023/10/14

Episode 127 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS compels you to learn about the ancient rites of exorcism that have survived millennia and have been updated for more modern possessed folk and for those who wish to exorcise them. We will be swept away to ancient eastern cultures and learn of their shamans' various demon slaying ways, we will - of course - meet Jesus of Nazareth, and we will genuflect before the altars of the Roman Catholic Church and learn of their exorcistic rites. No trip down memory lane

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00:38:51

Episode 126 - CHICAGO'S RED LIGHT DISTRICTS

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2023/10/07

Episode 126 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS takes a cruise through The Sands and The Levee, the red light districts of Chicago during the turn of the 20th Century. Red Light Districts were neighborhoods that were dotted with houses of ill repute, dance halls, bars, and other seamier establishments. Those who lived in these neighborhoods, at the time, were often drunk, gambling, and selling their bodies. We will visit a few of the establishments, and meet a few folk who lived and worked in these areas. We

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00:40:49

Episode 125 - SPACE IS THE PLACE

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2023/09/30

For Episode 125 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we will be talking about recent goings-on in humanity's relationship with all things outer space. First, we will address Mexico's congressional hearing concerning 2 corpses found that were alleged to be that of ancient alien ancestors. Then, we will discuss two of NASA's latest endeavors - their hologram project, which can send a "human entity" into space from earth, or from earth to space...and we will also talk about how and why NASA

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00:33:30

Episode 124 - THE 2016 KILLER CLOWN SIGHTINGS

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2023/09/23

Episode 124 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS ushers in the Spooky Season with a real life horror tale. We bring you back to late summer 2016, when people all around the nation and the world began seeing random killer clown appearances in incongruous settings. These sightings set off mass fear, vigilance, and even violence. We will talk about the psychological reasons why human beings are afraid of clowns, and will comment on society's reactionary ways. BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF

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01:01:03

Episode 123 - THE LAHAINA FIRE: Natural Disaster or...

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2023/08/26

Episode 123 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS shares a timeline of events that begins with the reported genesis of the inferno that devastated Lahaina, on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. We will mention, of course, the high winds and downed power lines that reportedly ignited the fire. We will also talk about factors that the neo-colonizers on the Hawaiian islands would rather us ignore - at least two centuries of power grabs, land grabs and water grabs that rob Native Hawaiians of Place - that

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00:46:59

Episode 122 - NEW STUDY: CONTROLLED BREATHING...

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2023/08/19

For Episode 122, MARS MESSINA PRESENTS shares a recent study out of USC's School of Gerontology that asserts that deep, controlled breathing reduces the proteins - Amyloid Beta 40 and 42 peptides - that are the "bad guys" and the catalysts that set off the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. The study states that deep, controlled breathing, done twice daily at 20 minutes each session, reduces these peptides in both young and old brains/bloodstreams. I will go into the nuances of

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01:05:56

Episode 121 - TIMELINE: The Indictments Against...

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2023/08/12

Episode 121 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS timelines the indictments made against the 45th President of The United States, Donald Trump. Four cases have been brought against him, with over 70 charges. We will timeline what happened when, and why. I am also predicting the outcome, whether he will be found guilty or not guilty. I am also predicting the winner of the 2024 presidential election. This episode runs long, so there is no BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF this week. To send

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00:56:30

Episode 120 - True Crime: LESLIE VAN HOUTEN, The Free...

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2023/08/05

For Episode 120 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we will talk about Leslie Van Houten, the now elderly ex-con, formerly the acid drenched, brainwashed, violent killer of the infamous Manson Family cult. We will talk about her surprisingly and comparatively normal, loving background and why she chose to turn her back on it. We will discuss the draw to Charles Manson and his commune and what propelled them from being free-loving hippies to ghoulish killers. We will address the processes of penitentiaries and

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00:32:49

Episode 119 - THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE

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2023/07/29

The topic of Episode 119 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS is the conflagration that - per the laws of physics and chemistry - was a FIRE-NADO, known as The Great Chicago Fire. The fire began on the evening of October 8 and ended around midnight, October 10, of 1871. We will address all of the contributing factors that resulted in the firestorm that devastated Chicago, and we will unveil the mystery behind Mrs. O'Leary and her cow (no, they didn't start the fire). It's important to know how and

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00:27:31

Episode 118 - Guided Imagery Meditation: A WALK ALONG...

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2023/07/22

Episode 118 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS takes us to a relaxing mindscape, where we walk along the beach. Letting our physical and psychic tension melt away, we breathe in the air and the mists of tranquility and relaxation. We learn how to incorporate this creation of stillness into our daily lives. To send correspondence, email thisismarsmessina@gmail.com To donate to this podcast, Venmo @mdm773. Thank you.

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00:57:36

Episode 117 - Is The Mormon Church Hoarding $100B+?

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2023/07/15

Episode 117 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS asks the question: is it Consecrated Cash or Latter Day Lucre? In recent news, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (known colloquially as The Mormon Church or The LDS Church) has been accused of amassing more than $100 Billion in wealth and not using it for charity...or for anything, for that matter. Further, the Church was accused of evading taxes. We will talk about the investigation into this case and the investigation's results. We will also

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00:36:50

Episode 116 - The Dance Between Critical Thinking &...

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2023/07/08

In Episode 116 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS, we will discuss how not only are the skills of critical thinking and faith complimentary rather than conflicting, we will talk about each vis-a-vis creationism and evolution. We posit that both of these skills can and ought to be present in the contemplation of each of these theories, and that these theories are NOT mutually exclusive. We will outline how clarity of mind, and not a spirit of contention, can help us accept both theories - through both critical

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00:39:07

Episode 115 - The History of Amusement Parks

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2023/07/01

Episode 115 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS celebrates summertime by examining the history of amusement parks, from the very earliest pleasure gardens and right up to the virtual reality rides that thrill us today. We will talk about the different categories of rides and the various themes one finds in an amusement park. BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF concludes this episode with a reading of the short poem, "Poems Written in the Pleasure Garden", by Thomas Hewitt. To send

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00:42:44

Episode 114 - AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 191 DC-10 CRASH

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2023/06/24

The idea for the topic of Episode 114 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS was a rather synchronous event; Mars chose this as a topic just before hearing the news of the missing submergible vehicle that reportedly imploded on its way down to the Titanic wreckage. Both are stories of how authorities cut corners on safety measures to save time and money...but ended up costing lives. We will discuss, in detail, what contributed to the crash of this DC-10 jet at O'Hare International Airport in May of 1979. We

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00:32:59

Episode 113 - Neo JFK or Don Quixote? THE...

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2023/06/17

Episode 113 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS reports the news that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is presently scoring higher in the polls than status quo candidates, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, who are pretty much in a dead heat for second place. While the election is about 17 months away, as of this writing, the poll shows a willingness of the average voter to consider a third option. Kennedy carries with him a powerful name and a staunch anti vax stance. Will one or the other place him

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