Best 30 40 / Acast Podcasts (2025)

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Mazemouth: Ep 4 - Other People's Basements 21:41

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16m ago21:41

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Starting to fray, the support group looks desperately for an entrance to the maze. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ghost-wax--6153883/support. Website: https://farandtalltales.squarespace.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/farandtalltales Merch: https://tee.pub/lic/HHtZ-9LgjAA…

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US GP 2025 debrief | The Texas Title Battle 40:07

10h ago40:07

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Christian’s in Austin and Betty is up late to debrief the US Grand Prix. And spoilers follow from here…. *** Red Bull are well and truly back. Max eases to a win in the Texas sunshine to turn up the heat in in the title fight. But he’s not alone. Lando Norris is also edging closer. So are McLaren worried? Why is Max resurgent? And why are Alpine no…

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Episode 382: The Tichborne Claimant 52:06

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In this week's episode, get stuck into the mystery of the Tichborne Claimant, when a butcher from Wagga Wagga claimed to be the long-lost heir to a British noble family's fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 42: The Aeroplane 17:26

3d ago17:26

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The aeroplane completely transformed human civilisation across the 20th century, bringing immense change to travel, transport, logistics, and military affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sheeple Chase 3 - Da, Minister 16:12

4d ago16:12

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It's not paranoia if the ARE out to get you! This week Georgie and Celia investigate the case of the Lithuanian Raincoat Salesman (and also a KGB Spy?!) Content Warnings: · government espionage Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protoco…

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QAH Episode 132: Roy Sullivan, the Human Lightning Rod 19:27

6d ago19:27

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Roy Sullivan, a US National Park Ranger who was hit by lightning on seven separate occasions, surviving each time to tell the tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United States GP 2025 Preview | with James Hinchcliffe 1:00:03

6d ago1:00:03

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Fomer IndyCar race winner, now motorsport presenter James Hinchcliffe joins Betty and Christian to look ahead at the United States Grand Prix in Texas. With six races remaining, all eyes are on the McLaren drivers for who can score more points each race weekend, Hinch describes what it is like to drive an F1 car, and Christian has a HUGE world excl…

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Mazemouth: Ep 3 - Home Invasion 13:41

6d ago13:41

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On an unassuming street, the support group seeks answers in an unassuming suburban home. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ghost-wax--6153883/support. Website: https://farandtalltales.squarespace.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/farandtalltales Merch: https://tee.pub/lic/HHtZ-9LgjAA…

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Episode 381: Matthew Flinders, the Man Who Named Australia 1:03:14

8d ago1:03:14

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In this week's episode, get to know Matthew Flinders, the explorer and navigator who was the first person to circumnavigate Australia - and later popularised the name we all use to refer to it today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 41: Radio 23:29

10d ago23:29

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Radio brought about a revolution in communications technology, allowing widespread wireless communication across great distances and bringing about an age of broadcast entertainment, while forever changing international commercial, industrial, and military affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sheeple Chase 2 - Spray it Ain't So 15:33

11d ago15:33

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When plane spotting turns sinister... This week Georgie and Celia investigate the possibility that the government is already experimenting on you. Content Warnings: · nonconsensual medical testing · government interference · Mentions of: global warming, poisoning, cancer, mind control Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-…

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QAH Episode 131: Australia's Silliest Laws - Part 2 22:30

12d ago22:30

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: more of the silliest laws still in effect in Tasmania, Western Australia, and South Australia including posing an an architect, challenging someone to a duel, and getting stuck in a fridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mazemouth: Ep 2 - Hook Up 27:47

13d ago27:47

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By Far and Tall Tales

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RQ Network Feed Drop - The Grotto: 1: Buried Alive 27:40

14d ago27:40

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Classic Night Under The Lights | Singapore GP 2025 Debrief 45:54

15d ago45:54

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Betty and Christian break down a sublime Singapore Grand Prix. ***SPOILERS FOLLOW*** They of course discuss in-depth the turn 3 move by Lando Norris that, let's just say, Oscar Piastri was not a fan of, react to your F1-related pets, and Christian keeps getting phone calls from someone on the hunt for a job... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordv…

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Episode 380: History’s Biggest Misconceptions - Part 3 53:03

15d ago53:03

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In this week's episode, uncover the truth behind five more historical misconceptions: what Roman vomitoriums were used for, mediaeval life expectancies, Dom Perignon inventing champagne, Mussolini making the trains run on time, and chloroform knocking you out instantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NOW 32 - Autumn '95: Emma Harrison 56:42

17d ago56:42

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Is this the way they say the future’s meant to be? It’s November 1995. Pop was pulling in many different directions. But predominantly, it was swaggering its way towards the end of the century in a confident, Union Jack draped fashion. Whilst dance music, boybands, TV based retro crooners and a range of other co-stars were vying for our well earned…

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Boiled Parsnips 50: General Purpose Powder 37:03

17d ago37:03

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Safety tips with Mickey, ground poppadoms, a zoo visit, a BMLC function, a quiz, and an allergies song. (Originally recorded for Club Parsnips on 16/2/25 https://www.patreon.com/c/athleticomince) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 40: Aspirin 23:12

17d ago23:12

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Aspirin was one of the very first mass-produced pharmaceuticals, and its invention and development has a very interesting backstory filled with disagreement and uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sheeple Chase 1 - Dead Singer 17:35

18d ago17:35

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Have you ever felt like your favourite celebrity just isn't who they used to be? Maybe they aren't. This week Georgie and Celia investigate cases of dubious dopplegangers. Content Warnings: · Dopplegangers · Mentions of : death, suicide, grief, murder Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This series is pa…

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Will Buxton Unleashed! | Singapore GP 2025 Preview 57:32

19d ago57:32

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F1-turned IndyCar presenter Will Buxton joins Betty and Christian to look ahead to the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. There's plenty to unpack ahead of this weekend. Could Charles Leclerc's really be looking for a move? Max Verstappen is not only completing side quests at the Nordschleife, but also bringing himself back into the title mix, and McLaren …

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QAH Episode 130: Australia's Silliest Laws - Part 1 21:17

19d ago21:17

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the silliest laws still on the books in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland - including prohibitions against corresponding with pirates, riding bikes backwards, and keeping rabbits as pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Short Story #40 - The Gadgeteer of Glimmerbrook 5:15

21d ago5:15

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Thanks for listening! #shortstory #superhero #superherostory Support the podcast: https://tiptopjar.com/readingwithanotaku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mazemouth: Ep 1 - Support Group 25:32

20d ago25:32

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A man who’s had a violent, otherworldly encounter meets with a group that claim to have had similar experiences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ghost-wax--6153883/support. Website: https://farandtalltales.squarespace.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/farandtalltales Merch: https://tee.pub/lic/HHtZ-9LgjAA…

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Episode 379: Matilda of Tuscany, the Great Countess 1:08:03

22d ago1:08:03

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In this week's episode, meet Matilda of Tuscany, also known as the "Great Countess", a woman who played a very important role in the politics of the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire at the outset of the Investiture Controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 39: The X-Ray Machine 23:14

24d ago23:14

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The X-ray machine changed medicine forever, enabling an easy and (eventually) safe way to see inside the human body non-invasively for diagnosis and treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Part 56 "The Parting Glass" 1:10:44

25d ago1:10:44

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In the 56th part of our tale, Arthur and John must hunt down The Butcher, or what version of him exists in the Dark World. Armed only with the Dollmakers scalpel, the two descend into the woods in search of their prey. Will they end up as the victims or will they follow through and return with the Butcher's head... If you're a fan of this show, ple…

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QAH Episode 129: Britain's Silliest Laws 25:03

26d ago25:03

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief summary of some of the most absurd laws that are, technically speaking, still in force across the UK - including suspiciously handling a fish, carrying a ladder down the street, and including getting drunk in a pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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RQ Network Feed Drop - The Program audio series: Overclocking Part 1 47:09

28d ago47:09

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This month we are featuring an episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: The Program audio series. The Program audio series is a dark science fiction anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God have become fused into a single entity. The show focuses on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. And for them…

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Bedlam in Baku! | Greg and Christian debrief a chaotic Azerbaijan GP 45:40

29d ago45:40

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Have you got your breath back yet? Greg James and Christian Hewgill have, just. They’re here to debrief a pretty mad weekend in Azerbaijan. And spoilers follow! *** It wasn’t just qualifying that was crazy. The race threw up plenty of drama. Greg and Christian ask what on earth happened to Oscar - and should Lando have done more? Max is just ridicu…

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Episode 378: Dick Turpin, the Infamous Highwayman 59:43

29d ago59:43

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In this week's episode, meet Dick Turpin, an 18th-century highwayman who passed into English folklore for his daring predations as a violent criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Littlewood Collection Vol. 2 31:18

1M ago31:18

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Please enjoy the progress and growth of Dominic Littlewood in his appearances from May 2021 to Feb 2023. (Originally released via Club Parsnips in January 2025 https://www.patreon.com/athleticomince) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 38: The Automobile 39:45

1M ago39:45

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The automobile is one of the most transformative inventions in human history, completely changing the way transportation, society, culture, business, industry, and so much more work within modern human civilisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Isack Hadjar Interview! | Azerbaijan GP 2025 Preview 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar pops by for his first ever interview on The Fast And The Curious. You don't want to miss this one! Betty and Christian are joined by Isack ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During some yoghurt eating, the star rookie shed some light on his other sporting hobbies such as martial arts, but definitely not golf it tur…

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Hiatus Announcement - Season 2, Act 2 3:15

1M ago3:15

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Hello friends and fans! Lowri here – you may know me as the voice of Celia. I hope you have been enjoying The Magnus Protocol! Episode 50 marks the end of Act 2 of season 2 and, as with season one, we now have a pre-planned break in the show’s release schedule. 2025 has been an incredible year at Rusty Quill, and the rest of the year has even more …

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QAH Episode 128: The Death of Allan Pinkerton 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the death of Allan Pinkerton, a story that is completely and totally distinct from the one cut from History's Strangest Deaths for legal reasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.