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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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The podcast where a husband and wife duo spend all week "doing their research" then tell each other about the series of tabs that they have opened and how they got here. It's the perfect show for passing time at work, for feeling comradery while doing chores, or to play for you romantic partner during a very long road trip to meet your parents for the first time and you are trying to cut the tension.
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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
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Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all. How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts, the audience, and history to add context to the trends and depth to the memes. And she’ll wrestl ...
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an internet history & culture podcast mostly about a dead gay comedy forum known as something awful (And sometimes the rest of the internet as well) mainline Episodes Every 2 Weeks this podcast is not affiliated with Something Awful in any way please don't sue me i love you
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KevOnStage and Tony Baker wanted to make a podcast so they did.
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This is the story of the social media app that changed the face of the internet before it crashed and burned in just three short years. Vine was the future - until it wasn’t. How did a platform so popular and beloved just disappear? Like any self-respecting chronically-online person, Benedict Townsend needed answers. In this 8-part series he tracks down Vine’s founders, social media power players and some of the most famous Vine creators to find out what really happened. What he found? A biz ...
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Covering the most interesting and coolest stories that you may have missed around the world in about 15 minutes a day. Cool Stuff Ride Home looks at science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service. Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.
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The Internet Explorer's Podcast is a comedy-ish, science-ish, history-ish, popculture-ish parody podcast where curiosity meets absurdity. Each week, self-proclaimed "internet explorer" Jimmy dives headfirst into the wildest, weirdest, and most questionable corners of the internet. He “researches” topics like DIY invisibility cloaks, medieval alchemy, and whether plants can feel pain—then confidently explains his findings to a real expert, who sets the record straight while humoring Jimmy’s m ...
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Where feminism meets fringe. Host Cristen Conger dissects the myths, messes, and media shaping modern womanhood—and un-womanhood. From bisexual imposter syndrome to tall girl therapy, gun culture to birth control backlash, she mentions it all—backed by deep research, sharp interviews, and just enough unseriousness to demystify the uncanny valley of 21st-century patriarchy without doomspiraling. Gender. Power. Culture. Context. Unladylike.
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A show about history, politics, faith, media, and the internet hosted by Josiah Sutton. Aiming for at least two free episodes per month. Artwork by Kipp Paulsen. More content can be found on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141
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Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy ...
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Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni talk about the personal philosophical concerns they find lurking inside everyday things. It's fun?
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Want the academic take on dating in the modern world? Legal scholar Irina Manta and psychologist Michelle Lange bring you the latest on how to swipe your way through dating apps, find love, navigate complex relationships, and avoid narcissists and other predators. Come learn about cutting-edge research and find out how to make online dating work for YOU! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stay current on JavaScript, Node, and Front-End development. Learn from experts in programming, careers, and technology every week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.
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The hottest show on the internet (and we do mean the hottest)! Listen to the Devil himself talk about his most famous works throughout the centuries. New episodes every Monday. Tune in, and let your inner sadist go free!
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Co-hosted by V @aimmyarrowshigh (I Met You On LJ) and Emily @idontgettechnology (I Ship It) and edited by Laz @lazaefair, This Week In Fandom History celebrates fandom culture's highest highs and weirdest lows. With which short-lived vampire cop drama was the very first X-Files fic crossed over? Who is Tara Gilesbie? How recently did the Starsky & Hutch Lending Library rent out its last zine? What were Strikethrough, Racefail, LGBTFansDeserveBetter, and Conchobar, anyway? V and Emily trade o ...
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Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.
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How Bible prophecy is fulfilled in the past, present, and future.
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PING is a podcast for people who want to look behind the scenes into the workings of the Internet. Each fortnight we will chat with people who have built and are improving the health of the Internet. The views expressed by the featured speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of APNIC.
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Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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Stewart Alsop III reviews a broad range of topics with his father Stewart Alsop II, who started his career in the personal computer industry and is still actively involved in investing in startup technology companies. Stewart Alsop III is fascinated by what his father was doing as SAIII was growing up in the Golden Age of Silicon Valley. Topics include: - How the personal computing revolution led to the internet, which led to the mobile revolution - Now we are covering the future of the inte ...
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Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Watch LIVE on YouTube every Tuesday at 10pm ET or on GaSDigital.com/LIVE Latest ...
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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...
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Sam Tripoli(from Tin Foil Hat Podcast) and Midnight Mike(from OBDM podcast) have joined forces to explore strange content from around the internet. From Simulation Theory and UFOs to Nostalgia videos and the after life, everything is on the table to be consumed and talked about. This is Doom Scrollin'!
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Most celebrity feuds start with a diss. But what happens between that first diss and the scandalous story that hits the internet? From Wondery, this is Diss and Tell, a weekly podcast that unpacks the most iconic celebrity feuds in pop culture history. We explore the juicy rumors, the explosive accusations, the conflicting opinions and tell it all. Comedians and hosts Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai get the gossip and register the receipts. Getting to the bottom of the drama is our true cal ...
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Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
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Find out how technology is reshaping our lives every day and explore the new powers of governments and companies.
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Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.
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The #1 most popular Jack Benny and OTR Podcast on the internet! Listen to the most talented actors and comedians in radio history, new audio intros on many episodes. Every week we are celebrating the episodes that are exactly 60, 65, 70 and 75 years old from 1953, 1948, 1943, and 1938! Come get a ton more podcasts from my website. Tell me what you think at [email protected]
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Two quirky and cerebral creatives talk it out as writer and former History teacher, John Driver, goes toe-to-toe with best friend and comedian, Jonnie W., in hilariously real and genuinely insightful conversations about life, history, current culture, faith—and everything in between.
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A History of the Internet Era from Netscape to the iPad
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Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they ...
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One To Talk is a history, culture and commentary podcast where Delaney dives into the things she just can’t stop thinking about. From obscure historical events to pop culture oddities, internet mysteries, and everything in between—if it's weird, wild, or just plain fascinating, it’s probably on her mind.
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages. The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
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Conversations beyond the headlines, covering history, politics, economics, culture, the arts, and more.
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In a world of oversimplified mental health advice, licensed therapists Amanda White and Sam Dalton are on a mission to bring nuance back! The internet is flooded with mental health content that misses the mark, and we're tired of seeing quick fixes go viral while depth gets lost. Each week, we dive into the psychology behind digital culture, debunk TikTok trends, and share evidence-based strategies that actually work. Join us every Wednesday as we give you the tools to turn your doom scrolli ...
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Are you feeling lonely or struggling to make friends? You're not alone. In 'Friendless,' host James Avramenko explores the ups and downs of friendship, the challenges of making new connections, and the impact of social isolation on our mental health. Each episode, James talks to people from all walks of life who have experienced friendship struggles and share their stories of triumph and perseverance. From overcoming shyness to navigating social anxiety, 'Friendless' offers practical tips an ...
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The world is facing a stupendous crisis such as never before witnessed. War, bloodshed, strife, famine, disease, anxiety, and numberless other evils are continually gathering heavy shadows of darkness upon this planet. It is often the case that trouble is greater in anticipation than in reality; but this is not true of the crisis before us. The whole system of religious principles and doctrines, which should form the foundation and framework of social life, seems to be a tottering mass, read ...
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Two definitely-not-old millenials document their journeys to becoming internet-age trillionaires (inflation-adjusted). Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rickerandbon Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z6QN68EeLR8
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Level With Me is a weekly video game and internet culture podcast. Its hosts LevelCap and Matimi0 are two veteran content creators from YouTube and Twitch. Their long history of gaming and industry experience gives them a unique perspective on the latest happenings in the world of video games. Support us here https://www.patreon.com/LevelWithMePodcast
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"Why an S and not a V?" is a look at Vietnamese history, culture and food from the perspective of a Vietnamese person born out in the wider world. There's all these things my parents never told me because they were busy working and living, now I found some time to catch up on it. This is a metamorphosis of the original Post Cerebral Infarction and Your Internet Uncle podcasts, where I tried to remember things to help me learn about my roots.
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Since 2007, Weird Medicine has been "the first and still only uncensored medical show in broadcast radio history" on SiriusXM. Now, the same crew that continues to shock, horrify, entertain and inform the satellite airwaves is producing a weekly podcast! This is a medical show for people who would never listen to a medical show on the internet (or anywhere else). If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, call the voicemail line at 347 766 4323 (347 POO HEAD) any time. Remember, ...
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Cathrine, AK, and Ashley talk fans, feminism, and fangirling.
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Internet Wasteland is an R-Rated "educational" podcast where each episode takes you on a tangent-filled comedic journey through a piece of internet history. No matter how stupid or depraved, we will most likely cover it. Theme by Sparkwood & 21.
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Each episode of the Red Eye Report is an irreverent trip down an obscure internet rabbit hole. The crew discusses video games, movies, television shows, and strange nuggets from history. The results are usually highly inaccurate, sometimes insightful, and consistently hilarious. Find more at theredeyereport.com
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The Vatican And Europe, Part 2 - An Overview Of World History
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Radio show presented by Brother John Noel on 27th April 2025. Featuring a presentation by Pastor Kenneth Cox about the four beasts of Daniel 7.
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12 - The Meltdowns, Bans, and Flameouts Bracket (1st Ed.) w/ Western Kabuki's Caleb & Furnok Dorn
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We're ranking the funniest bans, flameouts, and meltdowns of the last few years on Something Awful Dot Com. I'm joined by Western Kabuki's Caleb & my homie Furnok Dorn THE BRACKET: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGwJOx8swjmyA3UIsI6aTnuiWDlmd_yunsoOA1xEXfk/edit?usp=sharing Find my stuff at https://10bux.neocities.org/ Caleb is at http://lin…
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Fibber n Molly_1942-05-12_Burns n Allen_11-03_Gildy_05-10_(OTR-ROB)
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The Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution holds some of the most treasured rights held by Americans. This includes the rights of free speech, religion, assembly, due process, and protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, and self incrimination. However, there are other parts to the bill of rights. Parts that don’t get quite…
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Dear Prudence | I Look Just Like My Boyfriend’s Dead Wife. Help!
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In this episode, Jenée is joined by Brittany Luse — the host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute. Together, they answer questions from a reader distraught that their fiance won’t stop publishing smutty fiction about real-life historical figures, another unsure what to do after her husband stole a $500 bottle of wine from their friends’ dinner party, a spoo…
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The mystery of the nameless girl found dead in a Spanish border town
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On a summer morning in 1990, the body of a young woman appeared in a small town close to the frontier. For those who saw her, finding her identity became an obsession that would last 30 years By Giles Tremlett. Read by Luis Soto. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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topics: Figured it out, Hackamania back on the calendar! subscribe to the livestream here! Use offer code "WEIRD." penis enhancement myths measles vaccine vs vitamin A self induced retrograde ejaculation lethal drug exposures breast feeding duration free fall on the pirate ship liver and pancreas diseases pelvic floor for males non-pharma stress re…
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The Spooky Sleepover: Could a fart KILL you?!
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On this week's episode we take a deeper dive into our latest case... and it gets personal. Nikki opens up about why this episode hit her so hard, while Cheryl reflects on what it was like covering a crime so close to home. And we ask the haunting question: did Virginia McCullough ever truly love her parents? Plus, in this week’s Rabbit Holes of the…
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Activist Sitcoms, Internet Backlash, and an Interview with Newsboys
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John ponders old sitcom episodes that tackled important issues (for ratings). Meanwhile, Jonnie compares himself to an old Stephen King movie and reveals the history of the cowboy hat. Plus, an exclusive interview with CCM legends, Newsboys! Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Blackout Curtains: Let Your Neighbors Know You've Updated Your Privacy P…
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Care & Feeding | Should We Have a Fourth Baby?
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On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy help a listener decide whether she’s done having kids. No pressure, right? But seriously: this listener has three little boys and is weighing the possibility of a fourth kid. There’s more love for her and her husband to give… but they’re also feeling burnt out. So how do you decide what to do? After that, of…
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The Origins of T-Rex, Rectal Embalming for Mummification, Russian Satellite Linked to Nuclear Program & TDIH: The 1902 Eruption of Mt. Pelee
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T. rex's direct ancestor crossed from Asia to North America Mummy preserved with bizarre rectal embalming method discovered by archaeologists Capable of guiding nuclear weapons, the Russian satellite Cosmos 2553 has gone out of control, experts are sounding the alarm. Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. a…
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Whether or not you are aware of it, in the last day, if you are anywhere near average, there is a very good chance that you have consumed seed oils. Seed oils are everywhere in the modern diet. They are contained in almost every processed food and a great many foods prepared at home and in restaurants. For one of the biggest components of the moder…
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We often hear about the joys of motherhood — the incomparable sense of love, the magic of watching your kids discover the world, and the fulfillment of seeing them grow. But motherhood can also be a grind. On this encore episode, we take a look at the experience of modern motherhood — the challenges, the sometimes impossible standards, and the stra…
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Jack Benny Podcast 1950-05-07 (732) New Suit, PHAF 1950-05-07 The Trunk, Jack Benny 1940-05-12 (374) First Time Jack Returns to Claifornia on a Plane
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How did Virginia McCullough get away with murder?
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Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their gripping true crime investigation into the shocking murders of John and Lois McCullough in Great Baddow, Essex. How did Virginia McCullough successfully impersonate the dead? What are the devastating consequences of a gambling addiction? And how did she manage to get away with murder for four years? Join …
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Building Enterprise Infrastructure with Bit & AI with Gilad Shoham - JSJ 676
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In this episode, I (Steve Edwards) flew solo on the mic but had the pleasure of hosting a truly insightful conversation with Gilad Shoham, VP of Engineering at Bit.Cloud. Gilad brought the heat from Israel as we explored how Bit is revolutionizing enterprise software architecture—and how AI is being layered on top to supercharge developer productiv…
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ARC Raiders Has Us Absolutely Hooked - Level With Me Ep. 86
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On this week's episode Matimi0 and LevelCap discuss getting hooked on ARC Raiders, the delay of GTA 6, Borderlands 4, and much more! Support us on Patreon for bonus content! https://patreon.com/LevelWithMePodcast Join Our Discord and make suggestions for our next episode topics https://discord.gg/hnj7eJSU Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday …
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Doomscrollin #018: White Boy Summer vs. Warrior Beachfronts
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0:00 – 15:00 | Sacred Shapes and Deranged Dating “White Boy Summer” diplomacy by big booty Latinas. TikTok deep dive into Flower of Life and torus energy patterns. Fake dating show with decapitated heads turns out to be a hilarious sketch. Hot takes on how looks affect catcalling perceptions. The Moors, their influence on America, and Sam’s self-pr…
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Weird Wednesday: Bizarre Evolutionary Discovery, World's Largest Dog Meets World's Smallest & Seagull Boy Returns + TDIH: The First Integrated Circuit
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Weird Wednesday brings us a strange evolutionary discovery, the world's largest dog meets the world's smallest (and it's hard not to smile), plus 'Seagull Boy' returns to defend his championship. On This Day in History, we look back at the world's first integrated circuit. The surprising evolution of the platypus and echidna, the weirdest animals o…
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Gunsmoke Podcast 1956-06-03 #217 The Pacifist and Raymond Burr Podcast - Fort Laramie 1956-06-03 ep19 Don't Kick My Horse by Les Crutchfield
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The Surveillance Machine, Pt 1: How We Got Here
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The tools of high tech surveillance are increasingly all around us: security cameras in public and embedded in doorbells, location data on your phone, online ad tracking. A lot of this has become normalized, utterly mundane. But in the year since nationwide student protests for Palestine, heightened scrutiny of and retaliation against activists in …
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In the year 732, one of the most important battles in world history took place between the cities of Tours and Portier in France. On one side was an unstoppable juggernaut that had amassed one of the largest empires in world history in less than a century. On the other side was a vastly outnumbered force that lacked the primary weapon of the era, h…
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How Donald Trump is attempting to shape the arts to his own liking, from installing himself as head of the Kennedy Center to canceling grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, throwing organizations and projects of all sizes into uncertainty and chaos. Guests: Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts & Culture concentration at the Columbia Journ…
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Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Kate Mackz is the host of a TikTok series called The Running Interview Show where she jogs with celebrities.…
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Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use
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Products often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore …
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42. The Illusion of Being Cool & Exhaustion of Pretending Not to Care
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Is the 'cool girl’ trope just a patriarchal trap designed to exhaust women? Amanda and Sam tackle this question while sharing their drastically different approaches to being unpopular in school. In conversation, we explore: The phenomenon of "coolness" and how it shapes our identities How social media has created a never-ending popularity contest t…
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Culture Gabfest | Refeed: Annual Call-In Show 2024
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On this week’s show, it’s one of the Gabfest’s most cherished traditions: the yearly call-in show. Dana, Julia, and Stephen answer listen-submitted questions that run the gamut – can cooking for one be a joy? Should philosophy be studied more? And how did you make your most recent friend? In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel gets into Len…
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Outward | Queer Travel Writing with Alden Jones
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Outward’s Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci talk to Alden Jones, editor of the new anthology, Edge of the World. With essays from Alexander Chee, Daisy Hernández, Edmund White, and more, the collection makes clear that queer travel writing isn’t just overdue—it’s transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Internet Explorer’s Podcast, Jimmy finally delivers on his promise from the Sun Gazing episode and dives into the bizarre world of DNA activation through sound therapy. What starts as a reflection on a late-night moment of desperation quickly spirals into a hilarious breakdown of how pseudoscientific claims tak…
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BONUS! Trans Fans Have Always Been Here (TW Old-Fashioned Terminology Uses)
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In light of certain fandoms' creators recently using their considerable fortunes to substantively make life worse for trans people, particularly trans women, this week, V and Emily take a look at a pioneering gender-conforming person who, literally, founded modern scifi fandom: Donald Wollheim. We look at Donald's fannish history, including hosting…
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From the archive: Food fraud and counterfeit cotton: the detectives untangling the global supply chain
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Amid the complex web of international trade, proving the authenticity of a product can be near-impossible. But one company is taking the search to the atomic level By Samanth Subramanian. Re…
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Do you believe in life after Vine? On October 28, 2016, the app took its last breath. It left behind a bittersweet legacy that would shape the internet for years to come. In this episode, we unravel the truth behind the app’s demise: the million-dollar demands, the missed opportunities (lip-syncing, anyone?), and the seismic impact it had on creato…
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In a high stakes meeting with Vine’s top creators, a one-million-dollar demand threatens to upend the platform. What started as a push for collaboration spirals into chaos, with creators leveraging their power and Vine’s leadership scrambling to respond. Was this bold move the cause of Vine’s demise, or just one piece of a much larger story? Credit…
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A Massive Star-Forming Gas Cloud Close to Earth, 3 Million Year Old Tools Unearthed & TDIH: The First Adhesive Postage Stamp
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A massive star-forming gas cloud has been discovered strangely close to Earth. Plus, ancient tools discovered in Kenya are more than 3 million years old. On This Day in History, we examine the Penny Black stamp, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, and its impact on communication. Massive star-forming cloud found strangely close to Earth Ancie…
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110: Top 4 Dancers in History | #thebaldbrotherspodcast
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Jack Benny TV Special 1970-02-02 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in with Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, Goldie Hawn, Ruth Buzzi, etc.
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With Ruth Buzzi's passing last week, I thought this would be a fitting tribute!Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967 Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10 Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468c Judy Garland a…
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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman)
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Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's podcast The Jasper Hoffman interview video The Type Investigations article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…
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Finding Light in Dark Stories (with special guest Mel Zee)
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In this candid and thought-provoking episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes content creator and true crime aficionado Mel Zee for a wide-ranging exploration of friendship, online connection, and the psychology of digital communities. James and Mel retrace the origins of their own friendship, sparked through TikTok, and unpack the ev…
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No matter where you are on Earth right now, there is approximately 6,400 kilometers or 4,000 miles of rock beneath your feet. All of that rock isn’t the same. There exist different layers below the surface that have different properties and different compositions. There is even a layer near the center of the Earth where the rock isn’t even a solid,…
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At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …
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Gender War Games Pt. 3: Say It Til It's True with Amanda Montell
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When misinformation becomes a vibe, who gets caught in the crosshairs? In part 3 of Gender War Games, host Cristen Conger and linguist Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult, Magical Overthinkers) decodes the cognitive glitches, language games, and algorithmic dynamics fueling today’s gender panic. From the illusory truth effect and magical thinking to…
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Death, Sex & Money | Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70
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Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…
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A new study places the US at the top of the list of most fatal countries to be a pedestrian. Anthony and Jeff take a look at all the reasons it is so dangerous to walk in America, and what can be done to make foot traffic safer and more practical. Link to the story: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-shouldnt-be-so-dangerous-in-the-…
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Good evening, mortals. The Soultaker returns with another delightfully infernal tale—this time, a *mostly accidental* history lesson. Join your favorite overlord of evil as he recounts how one dramatic entrance (and maybe a *tiny* spark from Hell) led to the Great Fire of London in 1666. Was it his fault? Sort of. Did he enjoy it? Immensely. From s…
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#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions
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Janna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, et…
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Hang Up | Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert. On th…
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A Sea Lion Beat-Keeper (Better Than Most Humans!), A Flying Squirrel Drone & TDIH: The First Female Patent-Holder in the US
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Ronan the Sea Lion – perhaps the best beat-keeper on the planet? We’ve got the fascinating details. A new drone mimics the flying squirrel, which could be a game-changer for robots ability to navigate highly congested spaces. And on This Day in History, the story of Mary Kies – the first woman to receive a patent in the US. This adorable bopping se…
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In this episode of One To Talk, Delaney gets blasphemous while digging into the origins of one of the weirdest chain letters of all time - The Gay Jesus Film Hoax.By Delaney Mallory
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Many different sports have a concept of a triple crown or a grand slam. What it is defined as differs from sport to sport, but what they all have in common is that achieving a triple crown or a grand slam is considered to be the pinnacle of the game. In some sports, the triple crown or grand slam has achieved a legendary status, and in others, the …
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The Cincinnati Zoo’s Darkest Exhibit: Native Americans on Display
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In 1896, Native Americans were put on public display at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a fabricated "village" exhibit. It wasn't just Cincinnati—similar human exhibitions took place around the world, reinforcing damaging stereotypes. But how did these events happen, and why do their impacts still linger today? This week, we dig into one of the most …
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