Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For v ...
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Biography Podcasts
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.
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A waft through movies, countries, politics, places, technologies and bad puns.
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Biography is a chronological deep dive into the lives of tech founders and builders. No polished origin stories - just raw conversations about obsession, burnout, reinvention, and the slow, uncertain process of building something meaningful. Each episode unpacks the messy truth behind the journey, from broke to breakout. Video episodes on Spotify.
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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck ...
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A podcast that is centered around the life story of the podcast guest.
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We scrutinise the lives of legends that we find on the shelves of thrift shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Good Podcast About Bad Relationships. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Alicia and Stacie take you on a comedic ride through stories of marital misconduct and love gone wrong, blending biography, pop culture, history, and politics. "It’s one part Vanity Fair meets Town & Country, one part country music song—and an all-around good time." - The Atlantan. "Enjoying the juicy details of other people’s relationships is having a moment." - Sunday Times Style Magazine (UK). "When this shameless show ab ...
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Biographical interviews revealing amazing life stories.
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An audio biography dedicated to chronicling the life and times of Kanye Omari West. Cover Art Credit: Photo by Roberto Nickson from Pexels
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Who are the people behind the discoveries that have changed our lives? Join Aarati as she spills the tea on scientists and inventors throughout history!
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A historical biography podcast about men-at-arms and masculinity throughout history, hosted by historian Adam Franti.
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A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like ...
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Some Very Famous People You’ve Never Really Heard Of, Byte Sized Biographies of the famous, the infamous and the quirky in less than hour. Think of that doorstop sized bio or history related book that you will never read made accessible in an hour. These are people that you may think you know a lot about but really don’t, remarkable human beings you have never heard of and incidents covered in new and different detail, all fascinating.
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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.
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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.
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The Gangland History Podcast, hosted by history buff and mob aficionado, Jacob Stoops. He tells the true crime biographies of real life mobsters and dives deep into the plots, sub-plots, and real facts behind Cosa Nostra as well as popular mob films and television shows. Formerly called The Members-Only Podcast.
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Dive deep into best-selling books with author Christen Civiletto and poet Julia Rose as they interview top authors about the hot-button topics and heartfelt themes that drive their bestsellers. Your favorite authors are here! And this mother-daughter duo is asking them the BIG questions about their novels, memoirs, and more. Love great books? This podcast is for you!
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Informational life stories, usually about hockey players
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Vinyl Biography is a podcast about your story, and music. Your discovery of vinyl, why it's important to you, and your history behind your collection.
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We explore the lives of notable people and asks what their stories can teach us about ourselves. It’s part obituary podcast, part biography, and part existential detective work. Think you know everything about some of modern history’s most recognizable figures? We’re Amit and Michael, two pop culture enthusiasts who upend your assumptions about the iconic and the famous. Because that’s where you find the “gravy” – the rich, flavorful sauce that brings out the best parts of the dish that is l ...
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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.
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🎙️ Real people. Cool stories. Inspiring chats with dreamers & doers — guaranteed to make you see what’s possible for your own life. Host : https://www.instagram.com/jeffhopeck/
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Your new favorite podcast about your new favorite horror media. Each week we provide a movie review, history report, biography, or something entirely bizarre! With episodes ranging from slasher classics like Friday the 13th to harrowing accounts of paranormal cryptids, with event coverage and creepypasta in between, we pride ourselves on having something for every gore-loving goon. If you are a horror-loving content creator, scientist, historian, musician, or other variation of spooky nerd, ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Raising a glass to books and the past with your host Eliza Knight! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino!
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From the hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden, we are reviewing and judging all the kings, queens and regents of Sweden, from Olof Skötkonung to Carl XVI Gustaf. Each episode includes a biography and a number of categories, where we try and find the most interesting characters in Swedish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast is creating a living history of action sports on a weekly basis. Think ski, snowboard, skate, bike, behind the scenes players, musicians, and more.... It has all the players and gets you the details you won't find anywhere else.
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Join host Rivers Langley and his hilarious pals on an intrepid expedition through the world of ridiculous news items, oft-forgotten pop culture, deep dives on a theme, and whatever else on L.A.'s longest-running independent comedy podcast, "The Goods from the Woods"! "The Goods from the Woods" will leave you enlightened. It will leave you enraptured. You will find yourself changed, daddy! Also, you will laugh.
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Company D brings the American Civil War to life through the eyes of citizen-soldiers. One Regiment. One Company. Countless stories of courage, sacrifice, and betrayal—exposing the human toll of a war that transformed the United States.
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Listen in to Uncorking a Story, where we pop the cork on hidden narratives and delve deep into the brilliant minds of your favorite authors. Get ready to unlock the magic behind your favorite books, one unforgettable story at a time. Hit that subscribe button and never miss a sip of inspiration!
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Deeply Driven: Business History Insights from Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to Deeply Driven, a podcast exploring business history and the journeys of entrepreneurs. We exist to share success stories and lessons from the world of business.
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast that reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Aurora gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to "Party it out in the Kremlin" or if they get sent "Straight to the Gulag"!
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THT RADIO: Mostly (Oz) Skateboarders. Host: Shan
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If you'd like to learn more about Blessed Emmerich - New website being built here: https://annecatherineemmerich.org/. All four Mysteries of the Rosary are available in Parts 57 through 60. Audio recordings improve substantively with Visions Part 8 - hang in there! This podcast series focuses on readings from some of the published works of the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich. Among other fruits, her visions were a heavy contributor to Mel Gibson's the Passion of the Christ and led ...
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My Dark Path explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. In every episode, creator and host MF Thomas illuminates a topic taken from the dark corners of our world. Combining his personal, on-location research with insights from experts, researchers and historians, every episode will intrigue, excite, and perhaps, send a shiver down your spine. Visit www.mydarkpath.com for more information.
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Welcome to Prime Factors where we review each UK Prime Minister from Robert Walpole to Keir Starmer. We discuss their biography, highs and lows, and then rate them on a scale designed by a 10-year old before awarding the ultimate prize: Are they ”Known” or an ”Ice Cream Cone”?
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Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.
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The C-SPAN Bookshelf podcast feed makes it easy for you to listen to all of the C-SPAN podcast episodes about nonfiction books. Each week we gather episodes from the different C-SPAN podcasts that feature authors talking about history, biography, current events, and culture to make it easier to discover the episodes and listen. If you like nonfiction books, follow this podcast feed so you never miss an episode!
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A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena. The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, listeners hear from occasional guests like writers, entertainment industry insiders, and the occ ...
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Biography Flash: Kanye West Drops BULLY Album Date While Fighting Legal Drama and North Returns to Instagram
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Kanye West Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hey there, fabulous friends, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the globe for the hottest scoops faster than you can say Yeezy slide no human bias, just pure, unfiltered tea. Lets dive into Kanye West, aka Ye, these past few days hes buzzing like a b…
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Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, "The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974" (De Gruyter, 2023)
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Today we are joined by Luiz Guilherme Burlamaqui, author of The Making of Global FIFA: Cold War Politics and the Rise of João Havelange to the FIFA Presidency, 1950-1974 (De Gruyter, 2023). This book was previously published in Portuguese as A Dança das Cadeiras a eleição de João Havelange à presidenência da FIFA (1950-1974). In our conversation, w…
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He fought injustice with faith, humour, and an unshakeable belief in human dignity. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the moral conscience of South Africa whose voice helped dismantle apartheid and guide a nation toward truth, reconciliation, and hope. From the darkest years of oppres…
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Hard Work is Overrated: How Shaan Puri Built a Multi Million Dollar Podcast Empire
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In this episode, Wouter sits down with Shaan Puri, co-host of My First Million and serial entrepreneur, to talk about why grinding harder is often the wrong strategy—and what actually leads to outsized success. Before podcasts and exits, Shaan made a counterintuitive decision: he quit a $120k job, moved in with friends, and committed to a year of b…
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Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Part 158: Washing of the Feet, Institution of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Private Instructions and Consecrations
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Send us a text Passion and Death of our Lord: Part 6, Washing of the Feet, Part 7, Institution of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Part 8, Private Instructions and ConsecrationsBy Peter
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John Dillinger, Public Enemy Number One (Part One)
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In thirteen months, John Dillinger transformed himself from inconsequential ex-con to the most famous criminal celebrity in US history and the first Public Enemy Number One. John Dillinger, at the height of his fameHomer Van MeterTommy CarrollBilly Frechette, wanted posterDillinger arrest location, Tucson, ArizonaBiograph Theater, early morning Jul…
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We’re pausing production of the show, and need YOU to help us improve Famous & Gravy. Link to our anonymous short survey: https://forms.gle/8rHVzfLL3RQU75kr6 Michael’s email to schedule a 1:1 call: [email protected] SOCIALS for Public comment: Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads Famous & Gravy official website See Privacy Policy …
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Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next... There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The b…
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Ep08: The Awful Hole Left by Gustavus Pratt
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More than 700,000 soldiers died in the American Civil War. This episode follows how the death of a single soldier, Private Gustavus Pratt, altered the course of one family: the Pratts of Richmond, Maine. It is the story of a grief-stricken father marching straight into disaster, a widow who slips into a life of lies and betrayal, and a younger brot…
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Steve Ridell Pt2 (Retired Tucson Police Air Unit Pilot)
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Send us a text We've got a theme going, here's another interview with a pilot!!!! Like many of my guests, Steve spent many years with the Tucson Police Department, so it took a few sessions to make it through his career. I'm glad he came back and I'm excited for you all to hear about the rest of his career! Show him some love, grab a cold drink and…
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Dr. Dmitri Mendeleev: Organizing the Elements
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It's episode 50! Aarati tells the story of the Russian chemist who figured out a way to organize all the known (and unknown) elements into a table that ordered them by increasing atomic weight and grouped them into categories. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.…
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Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau, "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance" (Duke UP, 2026)
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P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance (Duke UP, 2026) explores the work of Puerto Rican musical superstar Bad Bunny (Benito A. Martinez Ocasio), focusing on his cultural and political significance.Global superstar Bad Bunny, like many other Puerto Ricans, has lived a life marked by public crises—blackouts, hurric…
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In the final days of the no-good, very-bad year of 2025, the world learned that the iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot had died at the age of 91. Having achieved international stardom back in 1957 in the film And God Created Woman - a collab with her first husband, director Roger Vadim - she became a significant cultural export from France in an…
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"The Year Between Us" Series - Joe Marckx
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In this special series called The Year Between Us, AudioLife co-founder Joe Marckx returns to the microphone to reflect on a year shaped by fatherhood, creativity, and intentional growth. Joe shares the story of coaching his eight-year-old son’s soccer team and the unforgettable moment when all that practice finally paid off. He talks about steppin…
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#22 Leonard Lauder: The Power of Small Details
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Leonard Lauder grew up in a kitchen that smelled like face cream. His mother Estée cooked cosmetics on the stove while he watched. Women would ring the doorbell, get facials in the bedroom, and leave with glowing skin and a few jars in their purse. 80 years later, Leonard sits down to write his memoirs. Where does he start? That kitchen. This episo…
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Creativity, Vulnerability, and Flow: A Conversation with Rabbi Alon Ferency
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Let help uncork your memoir through a 12 week memoir mentorship program: https://mikecarlon.com/memoir-cohorts/ “I love having written more than I love writing. The process is work, but the result is joy.” — Rabbi Alon Ferency In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike sits down with Rabbi Alon Ferency to explore the intersection of spirituality an…
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Death comes for us all, and sometimes it sneaks up through a series of bizarre coincidences or accidents. In this episode of "A Study of Strange", we cover five of the strangest deaths including a parachute test from the Eiffel Tower, a baseball accident, a movie star catching on fire, a killer toothpick, and a horrendous blood transfusion. We unpa…
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Send us a text 1960BJ Truths Films:- The World Of Suzie Wong; Conspiracy Of Hearts; La Vérité Support the showBy Brett Dillon
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BN+: Ben Freeman, "The Trillion Dollar War Machine"
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"The Trillion Dollar War Machine" is the name of the book. The co-authors are William Hartung and Ben Freeman. They both do work for the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a think tank in Washington, D.C. It's a nonprofit research organization whose stated purpose is to oppose the military-industrial complex described by President Eisenho…
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A Broken Engagement and a Bold Plan: Inside The Jilted Countess with Loretta Ellsworth
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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Loretta Ellsworth. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Jilted Countess. In the aftermath of World War II, and based on a true story, a young Hungarian émigré jilted by a G.I. persuades a Midwestern newspaper editor to help her find an American husband in this poignant no…
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"The Year Between Us" Series - Grace Chen
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In this special series called The Year Between Us, we sit down with Grace Chen, one of AudioLife’s own memoir hosts, as she steps out from behind the microphone to reflect on her own life. Grace shares a deeply honest look at 2025 — from learning how to pause instead of reacting, to discovering unexpected confidence through Muay Thai, to navigating…
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X-Men MEGA EPISODE 2 (Emma Frost, Nightcrawler, Cable, Kitty Pryde)
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Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of these characters as much as we do? Strap yourself into the Quinjet as we present you these episodes fro…
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Spirits in a Material World (Rabbi Sacks on Va'era, Covenant & Conversation)
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Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha.The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016.Fol…
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489 - Taken from Her Bed: The Elizabeth Smart Abduction
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In the middle of the night, a man with a messiah complex and a god-sized ego walked into a suburban Utah bedroom and stole a fourteen-year-old girl from her family. What followed was a nine-month nightmare of psychological torture, cult-style control, and one of the most chilling cases of child abduction in modern American history. This is the true…
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Send us a text 1912AC NZ & More Films:- Die Arme, Jenny; Auckland Cup; Cendrillon; Fashion On The Field; Hinemoa; Jimmy’s & Nellies; The Prospector Support the showBy Brett Dillon
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Today's feature on Slashers Podcast is The Long walk for our A Novel January theme. Adapted from the gruesome & heartbreaking story by Stephen King, the film follows these young men as they must continue to walk or d*e. Starring Mark Hamill, Judy Greer, Cooper Hoffman & David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus), this thriller is sure to make you cry as much a…
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TPM Episode 467: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2
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Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is a legend in the world of snow. This former dish dog at the Alta Peruvian, doubled Chad's Gap and kick-started his 20+ year pro ski career. We've done that podcast. This week, Sage and I catch up after 8 years and talk personal projects, career reflection, and how he's skiing better than ever in the big mountains. Sage is fu…
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Q&A: Gary Walters, "White House Memories 1970-2007"
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Gary Walters has served seven U.S. presidents and their families at the White House from 1970-2007, first as a member of the Secret Service and later as an usher. He served as White House Chief Usher from 1986-2007, the longest in U.S. history. Mr. Walters shares stories from his time in the Executive Residence and discusses the role that he played…
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Cal Ripken Jr.: Baseball Iron Man on 2,632 Consecutive Games and His Hall of Fame Career
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Baseball hall of famer Cal Ripken Jr. joins David M. Rubenstein to discussed his legendary career and his work as a bestselling author, and gave viewers a tour of memorabilia from his decades in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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We learn: Right off the bat, our protagonist is getting the crap beat out of her There’s a blood room for time outs You can gift your spouse a miniature of yourself before you die Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146\&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your …
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Matthew Kennedy, "On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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In the oceans of ink devoted to the monumental movie star/businesswoman/political activist Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (1932-2011), her beauty and not-so-private life frequently overshadowed her movies. While she knew how to generate publicity like no other, her personal life is set aside in this volume in favor of her professional oeuvre and unique …
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Chris Boucher, "Harry "Bucky" Lew: A Biography of the First Black Professional Basketball Player" (McFarland, 2026)
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Harry "Bucky" Lew leapt over pro basketball's color wall in 1902 and continued to integrate every single role in the game over the next 25 years. He was the first Black player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner in otherwise white leagues. His accomplishments were well documented in the newspapers of his day, but he has largely been forgo…
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Comedian and actress Amy Schumer had a bit of whirlwind romance with her husband, chef Chris Fischer. They married after just four months of dating, but seven years later - after a child, a round of IVF, various health challenges, an autism diagnosis - they've announced that the marriage has come to its end. But cleanly, and apparently very amicabl…
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AW: Ben Shapiro Argues the World Is Divided Over the Future of Western Civilization
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The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro argued that the world is divided between those who want to defend Western civilization and those who want to undermine it. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Kanye West Biography Flash: Bully Album Drop, Malibu Mansion Lawsuit, and Social Media Chaos Update
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Kanye West Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hey hey, it’s Roxie Rush, your AI bestie in broadcast form – which is perfect, because I do not sleep, I do not scroll-break, and I can mainline Kanye news faster than you can say “Graduation deluxe vinyl.” Let’s flash through the latest on Ye for your Kanye West Biography Flash. In the last few days, …
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Stuart Klawans, "Crooked, But Never Common: The Films of Preston Sturges" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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In a burst of creativity unmatched in Hollywood history, Preston Sturges directed a string of all-time classic comedies from 1939 through 1948--The Great McGinty, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Palm Beach Story, and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek among them--all from screenplays he alone had written. Stuart Klawans' Crooked, But Never Common:…
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Two Books One Cup: Dungeons & Dragons EP 10 - Dragonpriest
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We take D\&D players who have been kicked out of other games, and put them together to see if they can actually finish a quest. We learn: After a long rest- we all changed into really cool stuff Everyone can’t stop talking about how hot Davie Havok is The gang successfully completes their first quest Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their ti…
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Short Suck #49: The Milk Wars: When People Died for Dairy
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In this week's Short Suck, we head back to the 1930s, when milk wasn’t just one of many beverages - it was survival, income, and power. As the Great Depression crushed farmers, workers, and cities alike, a perishable staple sparked riots, bombings, deadly shootings, and even Mafia involvement across the Midwest. This is the forgotten history of the…
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Send us a text 1963AC Truth Films:- Tarzan’s Three Challenges; Mondo Cane (1962); Mondo Cane 2 Music: - Hansel & Gretel Overture (Engelbert Humperdinck); Piano Concerto No. 1 (Mendelssohn); Symphony No. 10 (Mendelssohn) Episode Archive: - www.buzzsprout.com/MovieChonicles Patreon:- patreon.com/BrettDillon Patreon Gift Page: patreon.com/BrettDillon/…
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"I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin. This episode is what I learned from reading The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Episode sponsors: Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your …
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E21: Arthur Guinness: Small Steps, Steady Craft, Still Here
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What I learned about Arthur Guinness from Arthur’s Round is that the “legend” wasn’t built in one bold leap. It was built the way real lives are built: in small steps, taken day after day, until the steps start to stack. Arthur didn’t come from nowhere. Before he ever brewed a barrel in his own name, he was standing on family ground that had been l…
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Private Gustavus Pratt died of typhoid fever on June 25, 1862. He was 32 years old. His death did not end with him. It tore a hole through his family, through the mind of his wife, the faith of his father, and the life of his brother. “The Awful Hole Left by Gustavus Pratt” is the story of how the loss of one ordinary soldier during the American Ci…
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Kanye West Biography Flash: Bully Album Tracklist Revealed for 2026 Plus Hollywood Improv Surprise
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Kanye West Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hey there, fabulous friends, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Kanye West Biography Flash, and yeah, Im an AI dishing the hottest scoops faster than you can say Yeezy slide thats a good thing because I pull verified tea from everywhere without missing a beat, keeping you ahead of the curve. Buckle up, b…
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