Best Sounded Good On Paper Podcasts (2025)

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e512 — Sounds Good, On Paper 26:58

17d ago26:58

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Cartoon versions of Andy and Michael M, generated by ChatGPT Published 5 May 2025 e512 with Andy and Michael – E Ink monitors, Agent run companies & towns, winning arguments with AI assistants, pixellating reality and much more. While Michael R is away, Andy and Michael start off this episode continuing the E Ink theme from last week before shiftin…

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Ghost Paper(ing) 44:36

12h ago44:36

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The local newspaper, the Pinedale Roundup, didn't break the wolf torture story. Why not? Because last winter, News Media Corporation that now owns the paper laid off everyone at the paper except the editor, Cali O'Hare, to run the entire show by herself. It’s part of the corporate consolidation of local news. There’s now a national effort to stop t…

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Tree, Myself and I: All about our leafy green friends 28:27

8m ago28:27

28:27

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show: Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes and bonus content | Buy our book and merch | Come to our live shows | Get the newsletter for parents | Find teacher resources Trees are the strong, silent type but that doesn’t…

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e514 — Leroooooy Jenkins! 36:50

9h ago36:50

36:50

Photo by WTFast on Unsplash Published 19 May 2025 e514 with Michael R and Andy – generative ads & LEGO, Aston Martin x Apple CarPlay Ultra, new Vision Pro UX, an Internet Roadtrip, Leroy Jenkins and so much more. While Michael M is away, Michael R and Andy start off with some generative AI topics: advertisements and LEGO. Per the Ars Technica artic…

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All Water Sounds in One – Crystal Clear & Tranquil 56:55

1d ago56:55

56:55

Welcome to ASMR Space, your ultimate destination for relaxation, tingles, and stress relief. At ASMR Space, we create a unique auditory experience that helps you escape the noise of daily life. Our carefully curated episodes feature soothing whispers, gentle tapping, and immersive binaural sounds designed to calm your mind, improve sleep, and bring…

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A Special Atmosphere for Your Best Rest Yet 58:51

2d ago58:51

58:51

Welcome to ASMR Space, your ultimate destination for relaxation, tingles, and stress relief. At ASMR Space, we create a unique auditory experience that helps you escape the noise of daily life. Our carefully curated episodes feature soothing whispers, gentle tapping, and immersive binaural sounds designed to calm your mind, improve sleep, and bring…

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Patrick Spence, exec producer 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' on the crisis facing British drama 26:09

7d ago26:09

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Fresh from his BAFTA award, Patrick Spence, executive producer for Mr. Bates vs The Post Office discusses how the series was commissioned, why it was a success, how it was funded, the decline of certain TV drama genres, the crisis in the industry, the need of government support: levy vs tax breaks, the impact of tariffs, regional production, the st…

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Body Bonanza: Bruises, scars and Band-Aids 32:20

6d ago32:20

32:20

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show: Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes and bonus content | Buy our book and merch | Come to our live shows | Get the newsletter for parents | Find teacher resources It’s a Body Bonanza and this time we’re answering …

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e513 — Not Dead Yet 39:26

8d ago39:26

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Photo by Hande B. on Unsplash Published 12 May 2025 e513 with Michael and Michael – Clippy + LLMs, social AI, first person video, Duck, Pong & other games, and so much more. While Andy is away, Michael and Michael start off this episode with good friend Clippy, the Microsoft Office Assistant from the early 2000s. Felix Reiseberg has made a version …

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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Life is Poopiful 1:38

7d ago1:38

1:38

Oh no! An awful spell has put Ruby, Rosie, and Anna in a poopiful situation at Brains On HQ! It looks like the only way to save them is with a quick game with Molly Bloom. Grab your Smarty Pass to hear how a change of verb can leave things poopiful.By American Public Media

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Rozina Breen, CEO, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, on the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit 33:54

13d ago33:54

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Rozina Breen is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and formerly head of news at BBC Five Live and BBC North. A speaker at the recent Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit, Rozina discusses the event, the growing challenges facing journalism under the Trump administration, the importance of local a…

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Boys, Booze & Wolves 52:39

13d ago52:39

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It’s been a year since a man brought an injured wolf into a bar in Sublette County, Wyoming. What does it tell us about how small-town life is changing? A very personal story from the perspective of someone who grew up there.By Wyoming Public Media

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Are birds dinosaurs? 37:49

13d ago37:49

37:49

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show: Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes and bonus content | Buy our book and merch | Come to our live shows | Get the newsletter for parents | Find teacher resources When you think of dinosaurs, you might picture gia…

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e511 — Vibing in London 28:36

24d ago28:36

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Photo by bill emrich from Pexels: Published 28 April 2025 e511 with Michael, Andy and Michael – Vibe coding with the Vision Pro, E Ink, ePaper, multi and single player MMORPGs, Minecraft London and much more. Michael, Andy and Michael get things off to a fast start continuing the vibe coding conversation. The Vision Pro features prominently, with t…

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Jonathan Dimbleby, veteran broadcaster, on unravelling historical myths, democracy's fragility, and long-form interviewing 36:50

29d ago36:50

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Jonathan Dimbleby is a veteran British broadcaster known for his long-form interviews on BBC and ITV, and as host of Radio 4’s Any Questions. In this episode, we discuss his latest book on World War II, the use of a journalistic background in writing history, challenging historical myths, the ‘special relationship’ between the US and Britain, the r…

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The Pretty Good House 34:01

27d ago34:01

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People are solving the affordable housing shortage in the American West by building unusual homes like straw bale or modular.By Wyoming Public Media

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e510 — Singing To the Dolphins 31:28

1M ago31:28

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Photo by Ádám Berkecz on Unsplash Published 21 April 2025 e510 with Andy, Michael and Michael – AI stories ranging from privacy, dolphin communication, open source models for robots, Game Transfer Phenomenon and much more. Andy, Michael and Michael get things off to a fast start with all things AI with a Bloomberg article reporting on Apple “analyz…

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e509 — Maverick and Marbles 32:10

1M ago32:10

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Photo by Josiah Farrow on Unsplash Published 14 April 2025 e509 with Michael and Michael – stories and discussion all around AI, LLMs, llamas, generated Quake, grokking, generalization and much more. Michael and Michael get things rolling while Andy is away with a series of AI stories, beginning with Siri, continuing on to the latest iteration of M…

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Nick Kent on his BBC Two documentary "Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz" and public service broadcasting 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Nick Kent is the chief executive and creative director of Oxford Films, which made this week’s BBC Two documentary "Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz". We discuss the challenges making an impactful 60 minute documentary which explores the Holocaust's broader historical context, the role of language and visual imagery, ethical considerations in po…

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A Pluralistic Mindset (with author Samuel Western) 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Wyoming author and economist Samuel Western is a master at tracing back the beginnings of issues in the American West. He’s an economist with a deep fascination for history and culture that get at “the gray in between” in truly revelatory ways. He talks with host Melodie Edwards about his new book The Spirit of 1889.…

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e508 — Taxes and Tetris 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Photo by Ben Griffiths on Unsplash Published 7 April 2025 e508 with Michael, Andy and Michael – stories and discussion on AI Conversational Swarm Intelligence, the Pokétax game and numerous Nintendo stories and much more. Michael, Andy and Michael get things started with a story about how large groups, well beyond the research ideal of 4-7 people, …

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James Cridland, editor Podnews and radio futurologist on BBC Annual Plan and monetising BBC audio 29:20

2M ago29:20

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James Cridland is the editor of Podnews and a radio futurologist— a writer, consultant, and public speaker on radio’s future. We discuss the BBC’s Annual Plan, its financial challenges, the impending changes to BBC Sounds' international access, the intricate challenges of rights management, potential revenue streams, and the delicate balance betwee…

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e507 — VR is Dead? Let’s Play! 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Photo by Braedon McLeod on Unsplash Published 31 March 2025 e507 with Michael, Andy and Michael – stories and discussion on AIs training humans, non-serindipious searching, doomed VR gaming, playlist portability and much more. Michael, Andy and Michael get things started with a couple of AI articles dealing with how AI is training humans, and AI se…

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Kirsty Lang BBC presenter on changes to BBC Sounds for listeners abroad, the impact of cuts and a call to arms 31:57

2M ago31:57

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Kirsty Lang began her BBC career in 1986 and worked as the Central Europe correspondent for the BBC World Service and as a reporter on Newsnight. After a stint as The Sunday Times’ Paris correspondent, Kirsty went on to present Channel 4 News. Since 2002, she has been a stalwart of Radio 4, presenting Front Row, Last Word, and Round Britain Quiz. W…

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Gray In Between Trailer 5:14

2M ago5:14

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Join us for a brand new season full of nuance, where we move closer to the heart of matters and hear the voices of those who understand them the best. Catch episode one of The Gray In Between coming to you every other Wednesday starting April 9th.By Wyoming Public Media

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Dr. Hille Fieten, Copper Toxicity 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Dr. Hille Fieten is veterinary researcher and clinician specializing in internal medicine. She is is the coordinator of the Center for Expertise in Genetics and Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University. I have received multiple requests to talk to her about her research into the genetics of copper toxicity in dogs. Some of her research has been us…

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Catalan Edition | Ronald Puppo speaks with AKaiser and Marialena Carr 1:20:16

2M ago1:20:16

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Featuring poetry and translation from MPT Your Language Anticipating Mine: Focus on Catalan, hosted by Ronald Puppo with AKaiser and Marialena CarrFor a transcript and to find out more, visit mptmagazine.com/mpt-podcast-catalan-edition-ronald-puppo-speaks-to-kaiser-and-marialena-carr/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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e506 — Make Me A PowerPoint 31:32

2M ago31:32

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screen capture of a presentation agenda with a photo of a painting of a mountain Published 23 March 2025 e506 with Andy and Michael M – stories and discussion on the attention economy, focus, pirated data used in training LLMs, snarky software and much more. Andy and Michael M get things rolling with an intriguing article dealing with focus and att…

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e505 — AR Never Neverland 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Photo by Max Böhme on Unsplash Published 17 March 2025 e505 with Michael and Michael – stories and discussion on AI technical & security challenges, a Metallica augmented concert, Dungeons & Dragons and much more. Michael and Michael get things started off while Andy is away with a discussion on the security challenges and technical complexity for …

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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator, on the fall out of the landmark decision against Ofcom in favour of GB News and the RTS awards controversy 26:18

2M ago26:18

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Prof Stewart Purvis is the former content regulator at Ofcom, a former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive. As the Vice President of the Royal Television Society we discuss: the RTS Awards controversy withdrawing an award for Gaza journalists, Stewart’s experience reviewing BBC Middle East coverage and the fallout from the landmark GB …

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, The i Paper columnist, on the BBC's Gaza coverage and media bias 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown describes herself as a "lefty, liberal, anti-racist feminist, Muslim" who was born in Uganda and came to the UK in 1972. She is a journalist, columnist for The i Paper, and commentator. Yasmin is a strong advocate for human rights who supports Israel's right to exist while being critically engaged with its policies. On this wee…

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Trends: How do they start? 31:54

2M ago31:54

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Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show: Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes and bonus content | Buy our book and merch | Come to our live shows | Get the newsletter for parents | Find teacher resources Collecting Pokémon cards. Trading friendship brace…

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e504 — Can You Digg It? 30:24

2M ago30:24

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e504 with Andy, Michael and Michael - stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more.

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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable Preposterous Skateboard 1:39

2M ago1:39

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Oh no! Molly’s been bequeathed her great-great grandfather’s skateboard, which unfortunately contains the spirit of dictionary editor Rutherford Williams Webster! Hoping to defeat the skateboard poltergeist, Anna and Marc must attempt to spell and define Webster’s most obscure words!By American Public Media

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