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Bad People

BBC Radio 5 Live

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Murderers. Fraudsters. Internet trolls. This is a podcast about people who do terrible things, and the science of humanity’s dark side. Series producer: Louisa Field Artwork: Kingsley Nebechi Music: Matt Chandler Editors: Anna Lacey and Martin Smith Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Ailsa Strathie Dr Sarah Laurence Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Bad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audi ...
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Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Each week, Chappy and Hyrum glean the internet for claims made about a definitive list or ranking. They break them down, add valuable insight, (worthless) opinion, and then decide if, overall, it's a good take or a bad take.
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Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.
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Is We Dumb?

Dan Cummins

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Is We Dumb? is a weekly, comedic podcast where Dan Cummins and Joe Paisley explore some of the worst/best/dumbest content the internet has to offer, and laugh at the possible collapse of society.
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HugLife Podcast

HugLife Podcast

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Each week, stand-up comedians Monica Nevi and Mike Coletta try to turn bad things into good things! Also included are good news stories, stupid internet quizzes, compliment competitions, charities, and general funny discussion. Welcome to Hug Central Station!
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Talk! a show

Mitchell Dill

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kinda a workshop page! drafts and tunes I've made/am making for podcasts go here, alongside reposts of other projects I'm doing or am involved with in some way or perhaps just like, is it okay if i LIKE something jeez
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Laugh while you scream

laughtokeepfromscreaming

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“Where creepy meets comedy.” Each day, we dive headfirst into the strangest, spookiest, and downright bizarre Reddit horror stories—but don’t worry, we’ll ruin the scares with way too many jokes, bad impressions, and questionable life advice. Think haunted houses, cursed dolls, paranormal encounters, and internet urban legends… except we can’t stop laughing at them. Perfect for people who like their scares with a side of sarcasm.
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Talking about AI doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world. Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Good Bad Billionaire

BBC World Service

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How did the richest people on the planet make their billions? Find out with the Good Bad Billionaire podcast - now with a chance for you to have your say. Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire. Latest episodes: Luciano Benetton and Elon Musk. In each episode of Good Bad Billionaire, BBC Business Editor Simon Jack and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng analyse the lives of the super-rich, and try to understand what motivates billionaires like Kim K ...
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DUH:A Bangladeshi Podcast is where three teenage man friends congregate to discuss just about everything. Featuring dumb questions, Internet celebrities, childish giggling, penis puns, more dumb questions, philosophical discussions, bad social interaction stories, even more dumb questions, and a slew of attacks towards society, DUH:A Bangladeshi Podcast is a weekly show with a little something for everyone. Apurbo, Rishat and Ishmum gather to talk about only the most important things in life ...
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Internet Hate Machine

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Bridget Todd explains how bad actors use the internet to target and silence marginalized people, especially Black women. Excluding them from discourse and desensitizing us to sexist, racist attacks makes us all less safe. Bridget talks with people who have been the targets of coordinated attacks, activists who are fighting back, and experts to help break down the deliberate agenda behind it.
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Live From Bed is your official invitation to hide from the world with me and unravel out loud. Every Wednesday, I pull my favorite people under the covers—from internet icons to actual experts—to celebrate our bad habits, vent about friendships that fizzled, plans we’re praying get canceled, and milestones we’re nowhere near. No unsolicited advice. No forced optimism. Just the thoughts we all have but wish someone else would say first—and a whole lot of commiserating.
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Threat Talks is your cybersecurity knowledge hub. Unpack the latest threats and explore industry trends with top experts as they break down the complexities of cyber threats. We make complex cybersecurity topics accessible and engaging for everyone, from IT professionals to every day internet users by providing in-depth and first-hand experiences from leading cybersecurity professionals. Join us for monthly deep dives into the dynamic world of cybersecurity, so you can stay informed, and sta ...
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The Lede

New Lines Magazine

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This is The Lede, the New Lines Magazine podcast. Each week, we delve into the biggest ideas, events and personalities from around the world. For more stories from New Lines, visit our website, newlinesmag.com
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Bad Potato Salad

Derrick Knopsnyder & Mike Travers

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Welcome to Bad Potato Salad — the comedy podcast where chaos meets couple’s therapy (but funnier). Each week, comedians Derrick Knopsnyder and Mike Travers are joined by their wives, Kendyll and Alana, for a hilarious dive into the wildest stories Reddit has to offer. Kendyll and Alana do the digging — finding the most jaw-dropping, awkward, and outrageous posts from subreddits like AITA, TIFU, and Relationship Advice — while Derrick and Mike hear them for the first time and react in real ti ...
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Hello, world! This Alex and Em! Welcome to our corner of the Internet! The Good. The Bad. The Basic. is a podcast where two Black Millennials wax nostalgic on the TV shows and movies we grew up on as well as intellectualize and throw shade at what we're watching now! Join us for obscure pop culture references and organic, fair trade teas as we analyze what makes all of our faves good, bad, and mildly problematic! Enjoy, and check out our Patreon for more exclusive content!
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URL vs IRL

Bri Lynch

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This podcast is all about how things are perceived online/ in the media versus what it's really like in real life. On URL vs IRL we'll be talking to all kinds of people to break down the reality of what they really do . Your host is Bri Lynch, a professional stunt driver, content creator, and master at asking all of the right questions .
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CIRA presents What’s up with the internet? an award-winning serial podcast delving into the good, the bad and ugly around one of the world’s greatest resources—the internet. If you’ve ever asked our titular question, this podcast is for you. All episodes are hosted by Takara Small and produced by Kevin McAnena.
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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always ...
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PING

APNIC

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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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My shows talk about politics, life, and success. As a black conservative my voice and opinions are not usually popular, but this platform gives me an opportunity to share my beliefs with an appreciative and receptive audience. I hope these podcasts help keep you informed, inspired, and every once in a while... laughing. Love y‘all.
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Welcome to The Cooney's Show!! Bringing you the most relatable couple on the internet!! Kevin & Ashley are the heartbeat of Boston, and bring you into their entire life! From getting married, building a brand & sharing the good, bad and the pregnant!! The Cooney's Show is a long form podcast located at the TD Garden in Boston. Interviewing top entrepreneurs, entertainers, and athletes. New episode drops every Wednesday at 6am EST! For More Content checkout @KevinCooneyy & @ashley_dcooney
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TheBreakdown is an opinion based discussion of anything and everything. No topic is out of bounds. Weekly guests will join us in our studio to break down recent and not so recent events, music, art, book, idiots, bad drivers, dope models, bad breath, BAHDs, the internet, romance and the left/right swipe, the end of civility, the rise of a culture of fear and ignorance ... it is all opinion with minimal (if any) fact checking. We will get lit, we smoke a lot of Cuban cigars, we eat like Roman ...
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FanDumb

Zak, Chad, and Connor

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FanDumb is a culture comedy podcast in which 20-somethings Connor, Zak, and Chad dissect the followings, fascinations, fetishes, and fandoms of the internet.
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Bad days at work, shady people, internet trolls, break ups, obesity, stress, depression, grief, divorce, anxiety, road rage and a partridge in a pear tree. We all have to deal with the rigors of life and its random occurrences. Join author Nicholas Grooms and Addison Morgan as they share unbelievable tales of their bad days, stressful mishaps and lessons learned in a way that shares a bit of heart and encouragement with the listener. The new podcast based on Grooms's book "Me, Myself and I H ...
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Once a place of serendipity and discovery, the internet now thrives on feeding us toxic rage bait designed to piss us off. Can we get the good internet back? This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo …
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There’s a gender gap when it comes to who is using AI at work. Are women being left behind? The research isn’t so cut and dry. Bridget takes a look at what we know and what it means with Samantha and Anney from Stuff Mom Never Told You. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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This episode is wall-to-wall accountability. I break down the Minnesota shooting involving ICE agents and explain exactly why the media keeps lying about what really happened. I walk through the footage, the official statements, and the hard truth about what happens when activism turns into violence. From there, I expose the fraud trail tied to Tim…
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How the Trump administration is using "third country deportations" to expel asylum seekers. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Miles Bryan. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free b…
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The Laugh While You Scream hosts react to a Reddit story about a woman whose husband survives an accident while mysterious elements—like a locked journal, a "death X" spell, and hospital confusion—unfold. The episode mixes humor, banter about voodoo and scammers, and explanations of hospital roles. Hosts Robin and Scott riff on pop culture, regiona…
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Come hangout and catch up with what's going on in the Cooney household!! We kick off the New Year and talk all things babies & business! Kevin Cooney: https://www.instagram.com/kevincooneyy/ Ashley DeMato: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_demato/ 👇🏼 Shop The Merch Store https://kevincooneyy.com/ 🎥 For all custom videos visit the link below!!https:/…
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We are so BACK!!! Soak in the new year energy and listen to us break down our 2026 goals. But first, we reflect on what we accomplished in 2025 and share how we're feeling at the start of the new year. Olivia's Personal Goals Continue strength routine and scale to heavier weights Start a young writers program in the community (or volunteer for one …
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Happy New Year! We're starting 2026 on a hopeful note. We all know that AI is threatening human labor across a bunch of industries, especially creative work. This episode is about an encouraging win for humans – a case where human creators are being centered, protected, and valued in an increasingly automated entertainment industry. Bridget talks w…
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Tim Walz’s press conference was a mess, and it’s only highlighting how deep the fraud problem really is. I break down what’s coming out of Minnesota, then pivot to California, where a nonpartisan audit flagged major state agencies for fraud, waste, and mismanagement, from food stamps and COVID funds to homelessness spending and the high-speed rail …
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The biggest sporting event is coming to North America this year. Here’s what it means that President Trump will get to host the world. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Presi…
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The party is now level 3. Will that suddenly make them competent enough to find the slaying stone? Or track a dragon? Ok, maybe not, but they do have some new spells and abilities. The Slaying Stone, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Edited by…
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Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read and react to "Family Reunion," a short scary story about a hidden cave behind a waterfall that reveals skeletons and protective wolves who are literally family. The episode mixes tense horror with light-hearted banter, a story rating, and the hosts' usual conversational commentary. Don't miss out on the f…
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What will the AI story be in 2026: Society-wide transformation or incremental change? On the first podcast of the new year, Paul and Rich (gently) argue over what they expect to see in the AI space over the coming months. These tools might allow people to build software far faster than before, but how much will that disrupt the industry itself? Plu…
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Could Stuxnet happen again - this time at sea? In this Threat Talks episode, host Lieuwe Jan Koning sits down with Professor Stephen McCombie, global expert in maritime cybersecurity, to unpack real-world cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and why the maritime sector is dangerously exposed. From GPS spoofing and insider threats to aging ship …
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Former cybercrime kingpin Brett Johnson didn’t just break the law; he built the tools still used by criminals today. He's back for another episode to check in and unpack why cybercrime works, how defenses fail, and the way life itself is often the ultimate "in" for an attacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This episode is loaded. I break down why Tim Walz abruptly walked away from reelection and how the Minnesota fraud scandal finally caught up to him. We go line by line through his excuses, the media gaslighting, and why it took a YouTuber like Nick Shirley to expose what state leadership refused to touch. Then we shift to the global stage. I cover …
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President Trump says the US will "run Venezuela." Here’s what that looks like from Caracas, given the US's history in the region. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact checked by Avishay Artsy, Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, and Kelli Wessinger, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Noel King. A…
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Hosts Robin and Scott read a chilling Reddit short: an arson crew burns an abandoned house, killing squatters, then members of the crew are found gruesomely burned in their own kitchens. The last crew member turns his oven on for a snack and is dragged inside by the charred bodies of the victims — the supernatural consequences of their crimes come …
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If you have an original AITA Story, or you're looking for relationship advice, hit us up! We'd LOVE to read your story on our show and determine who is the AH. If you’re looking for some great new headphones, check out our partner Raycon! Visit www.rayconglobal.com/BPSOpen for 30% off new headphones! Timestamps: 0:00 Subscribe, Cowards 5:44 Should …
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In this episode, we talk about: a burp in the bedroom that caused ripples, a guy who found out some unsavory information about a friend, an EMT who was unable to brake HIPPA, a listener who told their boss they loved them, a redditer who microwaved some batteries and doesn't want to admit to it, and a guy who can't move past his high school girlfri…
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Guy Laliberté went from busking on the streets of Quebec to entertaining Hollywood celebrities and wearing a clown nose on the International Space Station. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story of the Cirque du Soleil founder, and how he turned his passion for parties into a billion-dollar entertainment empire. Go…
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We're back from our holiday break, thank you for sticking with us. More to come very soon, in the meantime, you can find the remainder of this episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer -- Hussein Kesvani, freelance journalist, co-host of Trash Future and 10k Posts, joins us for our first ep of the year. In it, we borrow a term from our friend Ed Z…
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On this January 2026 episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and Scott trade playful banter about prayer closets and everyday frustrations before turning to a chilling Reddit tale titled "I Let My Husband Cheat." The short story follows a woman who spots her husband with a disguised suspect known as the "tender temptress," a suspected serial…
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Once a place of serendipity and discovery, the internet now thrives on feeding us toxic rage bait designed to piss us off. Can we get the good internet back? This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo …
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On this episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and Scott read and react to a short scary story called "The Loner and the Social Butterfly" by Dotted Writer. The tale follows a forgotten girl who confronts a popular classmate with a dark confession involving a burlap doll and a mangled murder, leaving the hosts puzzled and intrigued. Between…
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Mamdani’s inauguration was pure theater, and I’m going to show you why. But first, we have to talk about Nick Shirley and the daycare fraud story exploding in Minnesota, because the mainstream media seems more focused on attacking Nick than verifying the fraud he’s exposing. I break down the clips, the spin, the excuses, and the gaslighting, includ…
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We investigate. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Photo credit Eder Paisan/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Tra…
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You asked and we answered! In this first installment of our first ever listener mail episode, the TANGOTI team reads your emails! Thanks to everyone who submitted a question!! Keep them coming! Let us know what you think by emailing [email protected] or leaving a comment on Spotify. Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridg…
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Hosts Robin and Scott kick off 2026 with playful banter before reading a chilling Reddit short: a picky son is forced by his mother, who holds a shotgun, to eat an entire Thanksgiving spread — and ultimately, porcelain on a plate causes gruesome consequences. The episode mixes dark humor and shock as the hosts react, rate the story, and promise fre…
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In this episode, we take calls about: a mom who betrayed their kid by attending their ex best friend's wedding and holding Green Day tickets hostage, someone whose ex faked having DiD and created the WORST alter, a listener who hooked up with a guy with crazy eyes, and then we dabble on some Mind Freak talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Judgie…
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