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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - February 09, 2022 11:02 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Heard and Macquarrie Islands: tragedy, rockets, sheep, and ham.

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Episode 10: Stakeout

90 Degrees South - February 09, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Bass puts his trap into motion. Zeke asks the probing questions about barbeque and love. We learn about ENBY life on the station and see how all the best laid plans. . .can end in disaster!  90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to ...

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Episode 9: Second Looks

90 Degrees South - January 26, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Bass finally gets the package he's been waiting for. Kendra and Bass explore their relationship.  An important clue is discovered in Dr. Rodney's room and a ploy is set into motion.  90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to leave a ...

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Episode 8: Poker vs. Chess

90 Degrees South - January 12, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Bass & Dr. Waynewright go toe to toe once again, this time things get personal. The station's IT team debates the importance of a Star Wars character and how to stop the killer's transmissions.  We learn more about Reno Dave and Mikhail teaches a mixology class. . .sorta.  90 Degrees South relea...

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Episode 7: Now You're Under Control. (Part II of II)

90 Degrees South - December 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
We learn more about the Norwegian science "Trolls" as they visit the station. Waynewright gets new orders from Beauregard-Lowing. Franklin the demon's past from the 1980s is discussed and we learn about the 300 club. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - December 12, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
The first Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition gets moving.  Led my Campbell, informed by Mawson, and ignoring any potential input from Davis, the first foryas didn't kick all the committee proposed goals but a start is a start. Heard Island. Macquarrie Island. The last Antarctic...

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Episode 6: Now You Do What They Told Ya! (Part I of II)

90 Degrees South - December 08, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
The Trolls reach Amundsen Scott. Chuck does some digging for Bass. We also hear the recounting of a violent confrontation with Dr. Rodney. Part 1 of 2.  90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to leave a review and help spread the wor...

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Episode 5: Would you Like to Swing on a Star?

90 Degrees South - November 24, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Mikhail gives his impression of US sitcoms and Bass continues his interviews. Dr. Waynewright learns of a new threat to the station.  The station receives interesting data from a faraway galaxy! 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment...

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Episode 4: All I Have Left, are Memories.

90 Degrees South - November 10, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Larry & Bass go head to head again. More interviews of the station staff and an in-depth evaluation of a missing external hard drive from Doctor Rodney's Office. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to leave a review and help sprea...

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Episode 3: What's That you Say Mrs. Robinson?

90 Degrees South - October 27, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Thomas & the station's chief engineer show Bass the demon in the fuel arch, Bass interviews more staff while considering his assignment and station politics. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to leave a review and help spread th...

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Episode 2: It's Not the Strangest Thing Here!

90 Degrees South - October 13, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Bass interviews members of the station including the odd “Alt-Right Sandra” an alleged visitor from an alternate reality. There is a chance encounter over lunch which has interesting results. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take a moment to...

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Episode 1: Destination Alpha

90 Degrees South - October 03, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
When a murder takes place during the 7-months of isolation & winter darkness, a US Marshal is sent the following season to investigate. What he finds is more than a murder, and too impossible to believe. 90 Degrees South releases new episodes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Please take...

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Trailer 3: Mikhail Orientation Tic Tac Video

90 Degrees South - September 13, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
In the 3rd and final trailer, the Amundsen-Scott head janitor provides you with tips to prepare you for your arrival at the South Pole's leading research facility.  Join us on October 3rd at 12:00AM EST for the release of episode 1.  New episodes will be released thereafter on the 2nd and 4th We...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - September 07, 2021 08:12 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
A mixed bag of achievements and tragedy for the 1948 FIDS. New faces with big Antarctic careers ahead of them show up in the narrative. If you are working through the series in order and don't usually listen to episodes immediately after they're released I urge you to give this one an early ...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - August 18, 2021 20:16 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Where the history of other nations involved in the Antarctic land grab received plenty of attention in the series to date, Argentina only received mention as being close to the Antarctic Peninsula.  I've sought to redress that in this episode. Thanks to Jim for test piloting the new audio setti...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - July 31, 2021 08:18 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
While theft is rare in circumstances where most needs and wants are catered to by management other crimes occur in Antarctica with surprisingly monotonous regularity, given the small numbers of people in the far south at any given moment.  Other podcasts have dedicated episodes to the matter bu...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - July 24, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
A formal book review of "With Scott Before the Mast," an informal review of "Operation Deep Freeze II Gooney Birds," and interviews with Associate Professor Priscilla Wehi, Elodie Camprasse, and Evan Townsend. 

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - July 23, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Trail operations, survey flights, tension, and a surprise for the Darlingtons.  The RARE comes to a close and departs Stonington Island with the aid of the Operation Windmill ice breakers. The FIDS stay to keep the lights on at Base E. 

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Trailer 2: Grow a Pair!

90 Degrees South - July 19, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Station Manager & Leader Lawrance Wayneright has concerns about the incoming Deputy US Marshal. Support the Show.

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Trailer 2: Grow a Pair!

90 Degrees South - July 19, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
Station Manager & Leader Lawrance Wayneright has concerns about the incoming Deputy US Marshal.

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - July 01, 2021 11:02 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In this episode I fail to respect, let alone defer to, religious beliefs and the artifacts and structures dedicated to various deities' alleged glory while recounting the ongoing story of religion at high southern latitudes.   Happy to take debates on the merits of religion generally or your re...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - July 01, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
The Ronnes sulk about the FIDS as the RARE settle in to their digs on Stonington Island but realise they have to Voltron up or get little done.   George Takei makes his series debut in company with Katie Sagal and Billy West. 

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Trailer: Amundsen-Scott News Brief

90 Degrees South - June 06, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
News update of the South Pole homicide reported on April 1, 2021.  Support the Show.

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Trailer: Amundsen-Scott News Brief

90 Degrees South - June 06, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 167 ratings
News update of the South Pole homicide reported on April 1, 2021. 

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - June 01, 2021 02:08 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Worried that you might be feeling cheated on the history front, this month, here's some hefty chunks of trail experiences from the pen of one who lived it.  Do you want your word hoosh thick or thin?  I can add extra p flour, if you want. 

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - June 01, 2021 01:55 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Sean McBride intends taking electric flight to Antarctic and I am excited about it.  I'm also excited about my own investigations into heading south to follow in Wilkins and Eilson's prop steps but uncertain whether it will or should happen. 

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - May 15, 2021 06:32 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
US Navy ice breakers get ground control parties ashore to provide fixed points of reference for Operation Highjump aerial photographs.  Helicopters work ship to Antarctic shore for the first time.

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - May 13, 2021 10:08 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
The RARE draws nearer its destination and the FIDS head out on trail.  Will the confluence of two Antarctic expeditions in the same place at the same time conflict with the laws of physics?  Listen to 119 and find out. Oooh, see what I did there? Sizzly call to action. Getting good at this ...

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - April 30, 2021 21:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
The largest ever Antarctic expedition runs its course. The Sennet heads north with its bow in a sling, divers get with the diving, and the DC-3 makes its "Ice Coffee" debut while the Sea Bees make everything else. 

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Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica - April 29, 2021 11:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
The United States Navy returns to Antarctica, this time under Admiral Cruzen, though Admiral Byrd was there and waving hard at the cameras and yelling that we shouldn't forget that he's the mayor of Antarctica and firsted all the firsts.  While not the first fatal air accident in Antarctica, th...

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