Best Channel 253 Podcasts (2026)

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#255: The Most Important Book Since the Bible 28:39

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God revealed the answers to life’s most important questions to Herbert W. Armstrong, one biblical doctrine at a time. Toward the end of his life, Mr. Armstrong wrote a summary of the Bible—a book he believed was the most important book since the Bible! Forty years after Mr. Armstrong finished writing Mystery of the Ages, understand how this book wi…

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332. Blow off the cobwebs with a hike into the hills to find the legendary Chartists' Cave 53:37

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Happy New Year and welcome to the first Plodcast of 2026. The Plodcast is a weekly adventure in the British countryside brought to you by BBC Countryfile Magazine. In this episode, Plodcast host Fergus Collins sets out on a bright morning into a little known upland landscape in the Bannau Brycheiniog to search for the legendary Chartists' Cave. He …

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Ep 255- Stop Starting Over: The Mistakes Everyone Makes With New Year Goals 52:12

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Happy New Year Everyone! In today's episode, we dive into the common pitfalls people face when setting New Year’s resolutions and goals. We talk about why focusing on processes, rather than just outcomes, is key, and why trying to change everything at once often backfires. We also explore how to navigate life’s unexpected challenges, the importance…

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283 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2025 18:03

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2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss! #learnchinese #2025 #bestof #hackingchinese Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of Hacking Chinese 2025: https://www.hackingc…

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UFO's Abductions And Disclosure Gary Heseltine 1:40:54

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/forbidden-realms-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.By Gary Anderson

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Sound Escape 254. Wake up to gentle birdsong in a sleepy village 13:34

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It's early morning and the winter's frost is receding as you step out into the brisk air. The low coos of wood pigeons greet you as you gaze at the mellow pink sky. The sounds of people to-ing and fro-ing tell you it's time to put the kettle on. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you re…

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PlayStation Predictions 2025 Results - PSXtra 29:09

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Happy New Year Everyone. We run over our predictions from the beginning of last year to see who came out on top!Want to listen to more PlayStation Episodes...Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive:- Episodes up to 3 days Early Access- Advertisement free episodes- Extra PlayStation shows every wee…

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Ep #260 What You Want, Wants You: Your Delicious Dream Matters 20:46

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Send us a text What if that food business idea that keeps calling to you isn't just a crazy fantasy—what if it's a dream seeking you as the perfect person to bring it into reality? In this final episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the most important truth from five years and 260 episodes: your desire to create something matters, even if you never a…

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331. Enjoy an epic starling murmuration on the Somerset Levels with the Plodcast team 49:27

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A very special Plodcast to end 2025. The Plodcast team of Fergus, Hannah, Kev, Jack and Lewis head to the Somerset Levels in the hope of witnesses and recording one of Europe's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles: the great starling roost over the reedbeds of this wild and wonderful part of the West Country. It did not disappoint. Have a listen!…

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Ep 243- Our Most Painful Lessons of the Year (And How They Made Us Better) 59:36

10d ago59:36

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The end of the year is here, and in this episode, we take a moment to reflect on our most challenging lessons from 2025. We explore the importance of reflection, resilience, and navigating grief, sharing personal insights that remind us growth often comes through discomfort. From the value of having hard conversations to embracing change as a pathw…

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282 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more 15:31

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How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you're busy juggling work, family and other commitments? #learnchinese #immersion #busylife Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/ …

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#253 Infinite Echoes Soundsystem 212 52:39

9d ago52:39

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Sound Escape 253. Hear the voices of a million starlings going to roost 15:04

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Dusk is imminent and you're standing on a raised path, an old abandoned railway line through the marshes. For the past 30 minutes vast uncountable flocks of starlings have poured overhead and settled in the reedbeds. Now, millions of chattering voices sound like breakers on a distant shore while other wetland birds chur and chunter unseen. BBC Coun…

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Driving Home for Christmas: Gran Turismo 7's Holiday Victory Lap - FPS: A PlayStation Podcast Ep: 260 1:47:28

13d ago1:47:28

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Happy Holidays Everyone. Want to listen to more PlayStation Episodes...Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive:- Episodes up to 3 days Early Access- Advertisement free episodes- Extra PlayStation shows every weekIs PS6 in trouble video - www.patreon.com/posts/worldwide-r…content=join_linkOur PlayS…

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Attacks on Philanthropy and Not-for-Profits – Cole Leiter, Americans Against Government Censorship – #254 40:26

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Leiter joined us to discuss the growing pressure nonprofits are facing amid escalating threats and enforcement signals from the federal government. We talked about how bluster from the Department of Justice can shape philanthropic behavior long before any formal action takes place, and how those shifts ripple outward to affect the services nonprofi…

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330. It's the Plodcast Christmas Special and team quiz 2025! 58:53

16d ago58:53

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Join the Plodcast team of Fergus, Hannah, Jack and Lewis – with special guest and quiz master Kevin Parr. As well as tackling Kev's now legendary Plodcast quiz, the team gather by the fire to reminisce about the past year's adventures in nature and the countryside. Plus, Jack has some jokes... Thank you so much for listening and contributing to the…

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REWIND: The Hustle Mindset, When to Push and When to Pull Back 1:06:57

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As we head into the Christmas holidays, we’re bringing back a throwback episode that feels especially relevant this time of year. When we hear the word hustle, we often think of working hard, making sacrifices, being resilient and staying determined. While these qualities can help us reach important milestones, pushing them too far can come at a co…

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281 - Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better 13:52

17d ago13:52

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You can build vocabulary in Chinese with flashcard apps and spaced repetition, but reading is more effective and more enjoyable. It helps you recognise words, understand how they work in context and build your sense of how the language works. #learnchinese #reading #vocabulary #srs #flashcards #wordswing Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Reading …

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Sound Escape 252. Enjoy sunshine and peace along the seawall of the Bristol Channel 15:54

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After climbing a few steps you're atop the sea wall and the vast skies and broad seascape of the Bristol Channel open before you. You're looking south from Wales across the water to Somerset and North Devon. It's eerily quiet with just a distant roar of water, a passing plane and the calls of occasional passing gulls, curlews and goldfinches. BBC C…

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329. Making a spun-iron frying pan at a family-run foundry in Shropshire 50:24

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Plodcast host Fergus heads to Cleobury Mortimer in deeply rural Shropshire to visit the Netherton Foundry. Here, Neil and Sue Currie and their team make beautiful spun-iron cookware using traditional skills and tools. And Fergus gets the chance to fashion frying pans from scratch – a magical insight into a thriving, family-run rural business. A hug…

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Ep 253- Fitness Coaching Red Flags No One Talks About: What to Look For and What to Run From 1:04:02

24d ago1:04:02

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In today’s conversation, we discuss the critical red flags to look for in fitness coaching, especially in the online space. We emphasise the importance of understanding the low barrier to entry in the fitness industry, the fallacy of equating a fit body with coaching expertise, and the essential differences between coaching and personal training. W…

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280 -Chinese characters and words that refuse to stick: Killing leeches 12:01

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How long does it take to learn a Chinese character or word? It varies, but some vocabulary just refuses to stick, no matter what you do. These are called leeches, and if you don't deal with them, they'll suck you dry. #learnchinese #leeches #vocabulary #flashcards #srs Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese characters and words that refuse to …

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Trophies and Tills: Expedition 33 Wins Big as PS5 Dominates Black Friday - FPS: A PlayStation Podcast Ep: 259 1:57:22

23d ago1:57:22

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This week, Sunny and Alex discuss the PS5 absolute domination of Black Friday, The Game Awards and more.Want to listen to more PlayStation Episodes...Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive:- Episodes up to 3 days Early Access- Advertisement free episodes- Extra PlayStation shows every weekIs PS6 …

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What's On Mars Brain Cory Dobbs 1:41:25

26d ago1:41:25

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This episode contains paid promotional content, including sponsorships or endorsements for book authors. All opinions are those of the host. "This program covers paranormal, UFO, UAP, and unexplained phenomenon topics. It does not contain political content. "Brian Cory Dobbs is the award-winning documentary filmmaker of Blue Planet Red, a groundbre…

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#252 Infinite Echoes Soundsystem 211 53:36

24d ago53:36

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By Radiolla

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Sound Escape 251. Hear the song of the wind on the first icy morning of winter 13:09

27d ago13:09

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A cold front has swept down from the north overnight but it's a bright morning over the frosty marshes. A breeze pushes ripples across a lagoon of deepest blue and then gently jostles the dead rushes and reeds. Nothing else stirs. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transpo…

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Ep #259 Saying No More Often Why & How to Strategically Quit To Accelerate Your Success with Alli Ball 1:01:59

29d ago1:01:59

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Send us a text As entrepreneurs we are programmed to think we need to say "yes" to everything, but often, it's the opposite. We need to start saying "no" or strategically quit things that are no longer supporting the vision. My guest today is Alli Ball, founder of Food Biz Wiz and creator of Retail Ready. We have a powerful conversation about why w…

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328. Hunting for mushrooms - and legendary animals - with Kevin Parr 1:00:38

29d ago1:00:38

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Plodcast regular Kevin Parr joins host Fergus Collins for a charming mushroom hunting walk in a wooded Welsh valley. Along the way, as the foraging basket with treats, they discuss Kev's extraordinary new book, An Unnatural History of Britain – his series of epic quests in search of animals that really shouldn't be here. It's an unmissable audio de…

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Ep 252- 5 Training Mistakes That Are Stealing Your Progress 56:24

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Today's episode, we discuss five common training mistakes that hinder progress in fitness. We emphasise the importance of consistency, the need to address neglected areas of fitness and the lessons we have learned from injuries. We also highlight the dangers of lifting too heavy too soon, the significance of proper nutrition and the value of skill …

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279 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality 15:18

1M ago15:18

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Everybody knows that knowing many words is important, but how important is it? And how should you expand your vocabulary in Chinese? #learnchinese #vocabulary #words #characters Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/ Anki, the best…

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RAMageddon: Is PS6 in trouble - FPS: A PlayStation Podcast Ep: 258 1:52:55

1M ago1:52:55

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Want to listen to more PlayStation Episodes...Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive:- Episodes up to 3 days Early Access- Advertisement free episodes- Extra PlayStation shows every weekIs PS6 in trouble video - https://www.patreon.com/posts/worldwide-ram-to-145207303?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&ut…

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Alien Base On Moon Captain G.S. Steckling 1:44:21

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This episode contains paid promotional content, including sponsorships or endorsements for book authors. All opinions are those of the host. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Romeo's Tune by Steve Forbert, https://t.lickd.co/l/ywpMejkLp4V Captain G.S. Steckling is the Curator / Director of the sixty-year-old plus George Adam…

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Sound Escape 250. Swollen by days of rain, the stream has a new song 13:54

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After 36 hours of rain, the town floods and then the waters recede, surging down brooks such as this. You pause on a bridge above, hearing a stranger, bolder song in a stream you thought you knew so well. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful…

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327. Venture out onto the wild Essex marshes with author Michael J Warren 1:02:56

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This week, we're heading to the bleakly beautiful Essex marshes to meet historian and birder Michael J Warren – and thousands of waders and wildfowl in this stunning area of big skies, haunting calls and endless water. Michael's celebrated new book, A Cuckoo's Lea (published by Bloomsbury) explores how our medieval ancestors included birds in so ma…

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REWIND: The Hidden Impact of Stress, Chronic Fatigue & Poor Nutrition. 1:50:08

1M ago1:50:08

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In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, we sit down with Ben Cant, a biochemist, nutrition expert, and strength coach with over 20 years of experience. Ben specialises in gut health, chronic fatigue, hormones, and fertility, and today, he shares his knowledge on how stress and nutrition deficiencies affect overall health. We explore the impact of …

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We Xbox, Take The PlayStation - FPS: A PlayStation Podcast Ep: 257 37:47

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Due to work schedules, Sunny runs it solo this week whilst travelling to San Diego for WWE. Apologies for the audio. Want to listen to more PlayStation Episodes...Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive:- Episodes up to 3 days Early Access- Advertisement free episodes- Extra PlayStation shows ever…