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Easy intros to famous poets - a series which aims to increase the interest and enjoyment of poetry by introducing poets and their poems in an informal and relaxed format. Each episode will begin with an introduction to the poet, followed by a reading of one or more of their poems and then some thoughts on the poem(s) afterwards.
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The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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CinemaPsych

Jimmy McKay

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What if you took your favorite movie characters, and popped open their heads and took a look inside? You know, to see why they do the things that they do on screen. Well, we do that. We bring in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Dr. Jamie Hagenbaugh) and a wiseass (Jimmy McKay) and we look at the most prolific characters in cinema, on the psychologist's couch. Grab your popcorn, because this is CinemaPsych
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Alex Schulte will take any excuse to sit down and pick someone's brain. His ADHD can get him quite off topic though. So in One Word Stories, he and his guest mutually agree on one word to center their conversation around as they attempt to stay on topic and explore how we all got here.
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Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. New episodes release on Mondays and Thursdays. Listen to How I Built This on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen earl ...
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Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that—whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life. Because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it sh ...
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Studying hard to take life much less seriously. Welcome to the podcast field mesearch for The HumAnnie! The HumAnnie is an interactive stand-up-comedy-philosophy-show-with-a-song, about how no one ever fully "figures out" how to human, how there’s 10 “C” themes to the human experience, and how openly discussing these themes is part of maximizing resource equity and minimizing human suffering. The HumAnnie 10 C’s, connected by the "C" theme of connection, are: consciousness, choice, change, c ...
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Every week, Inc 500 Serial Entrepreneur Jeff Durso interviews brave founders, uncovers their epic stories, and elicits profound insights about what has helped them achieve breakthroughs in their business.
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Welcome to Kiepersol Texas Podcast - The Legendary Food, Wine & Spirits Destination. We talk about local events, Texas Wine and community. Located in Tyler Texas. Winery, Distillery, Restaurant, Vineyard, Bed & Breakfast, Event Venues and more!
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Join Former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion As He Interviews Serving & Veteran Military Personnel, First Responders, Elite Sportsmen & Inspirational Figures From Across The Globe. New Episodes Every Week. Find Us On Social Media: @ForceRadioHQ Listen Live To Force Radio By Visiting www.ForceRadio.live 4K Videos & Extra Content Can Be Found On The Force Radio HQ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@forceradiohq
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A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-paying job in finance, but walked away from it to reinvent the business. His strategy? The internet. Something his dad and uncle knew nothing about. Wha…
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Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all part of a multi-billion-dollar global environmental crime economy. Civic entrepreneur Ilona Szabó de Carvalho sees this crisis as an opportunity. Revealing how Brazil is pioneering an economic model act…
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Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approach Seat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped out Car dealers risk losing customers as slow responses drive buyers towards rival firms Weekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of yet another Chinese brand launch as Geely lands…
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Lee and Alex sit down with Serina Gilbert, a blind AD Quality Control Specialist, mom, content creator, and AD advocate. Serina Gilbert on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindygirlofficial AD Discussion Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDescriptionDiscussion If you want to reach us, e-mail [email protected] and follow u…
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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Ariel Elias Download Cash App Today: CashApp As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton B…
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Where do we podcast? Everywhere! Especially when it's with special guest Sarah Marshall talking about The Devil's Advocate (1997)! Check out Sarah's new podcast The Devil You Know as well as You're Wrong About and You Are Good | @yourewrongaboutpod @youaregoodpod https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/c6jXBU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012. First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for…
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On October 21st, Forrest and Kristina will be joined by AlexHaha @devilsadvocateproductions to talk about Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) One of the earliest Studio Ghibli films after My Neighbor Totoro just 4 years after Ghibli was founded. Based on the book Witch's Express Home Delivery by Eiko Kadono Miyazaki made a whole lot of …
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Governor Andrew Cuomo joins the boys to discuss his plan to BEAT Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor, his rocky relationship with Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk getting assassinated, why NYC is the BEST city on the planet + how he would fix the rat problem, why raising taxes & defunding the police is a BAD option, his *surprising* order at a deli, legalizing …
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Mike Lindell. Yes, sound sucks. AWS effected us as well. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Squarespace - use code: Dollop Nutrafol - Use code: Dollop Download Cash App Today: CashApp As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial serv…
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What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural obsession, turning shiplap and farmhouse sinks into a lifestyle movement that swept America. When they walked away from that show at peak popularity, ev…
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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …
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Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigation Lawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks off Renault and Nissan say they are are ‘not obligated’ to supply cars to dealers as Mackie hots up fight Could more job losses be coming at Evans Halshaw as firm closes pai…
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Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Stacy talks about her hard-won experience of knowing when to stick with an idea… and when to walk away. First up, Sam wants to figure out how to leverage his popular pizza instagram account into the go-to place fo…
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Billionaire business mogul Alex Hormozi joins the boys to discuss how he made $106,000,000 in 72 hours 💰, his BRUTALLY HONEST thoughts on Logan’s PRIME & Lunchly, the best business to start in 2026 to get rich, #1 trait that makes Donald Trump & MrBeast successful, his ridiculous gym routine & 220LB physique, reveals the meaning of life & gives adv…
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Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Lauren Chouinard talk about Robert Eggers debut feature film The Witch. It's episode 300!!! This is SPARTA!!! The directorial debut of Robert Eggers and the breakout film for Anya Taylor Joy. Eggers, who grew up in New England, spent alot of time around the Plimouth Plantation both on field trips and while…
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When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time. Investors said it was outdated, maybe even doomed. But that contrarian bet helped grow Faherty into a hugely popular brand, built on family, ingenuity, and obsession with detail. T…
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Africa’s booming youth population is often seen as a "jobless generation." But in Kenya alone, young people are already adding more than 530 million dollars a month to the economy through informal businesses. Social entrepreneur Anuj Tanna, who cofounded a social network to connect these entrepreneurs, challenges us to rethink the narrative: What i…
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FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance deals Administrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bare New EV sales reach record levels in September as Electric Car Grant ‘provides added impetus’ Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310…
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This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Alicia Berbenick talk tentacle boyfriends, goo, and Possession (1981). Here's the book we mention during the episode -- https://www.abebooks.com/9781800857063/Possession-Devils-Advocates-Taylor-Alison-1800857063/plp | Follow Alicia on social media at @bene_and_the_gesserits and @resident.easel and check …
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Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Michael shares his latest career pivot into the screenwriting world. First, Benita from New Jersey asks how to create a “guerilla-style” marketing campaign to introduce customers to her specialty Syrian Cheese. Then, Brand…
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This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…
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MrBeast contestant turned viral content creator Camilla Araújo joins the boys to discuss Sophie Rain making $50M/year on OF, ROASTS Logan for losing to KSI, sleeping with 2000 men w/ Bonnie Blue, her family’s reaction to starting an OF at 19 years old (+ will god will forgive her?), Logan spending $10M on Pokémon cards, her uncanny resemblance to K…
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What if the best startup isn’t sexy at all? In 2013, Vijen Patel left private equity to pursue “the least-worst idea”: dry cleaning. No patents. No app wizardry. Just laundry lockers in high-rises, ruthless unit economics, and a $1.99-a-shirt price that was seared into America’s brain. From bootstrapping routes at 5 a.m. to breaking even in 6 weeks…
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As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday life. Here, he shares nine bits of wisdom and whimsy gleaned from 40 years in entertainment. So the next time you encounter a screaming bully, you to…
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Starting our Witches Month early with Bell. Books, and Candle (1958) Eileen Jones of Filmsuck and Jacobin joins Forrest, Conan Neutron, and Kristina Oakes to talk about the Jimmy Stewart + Kim Novak Romantic Comedy "Bell, Book and Candle" Coming the same year as Vertigo, a 50 year Jimmy Stewart and 25 year old Kim Novak were once again paired up in…
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Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continues JLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hack Demand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattack Cargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property value Used van deale…
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Alex and Lee celebrate 50 episodes of THE DARK ROOM with a retrospective look back at the past three years. They reflect on the evolution of the podcast and how it has impacted them personally and professionally, as well as recalling their favorite episodes and casting a vision for what the future holds. They also recap highlights from the 2025 sum…
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