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The podcast about Controversial Reddit Posts hosted by Charlie (@styledape), Gus (@doulbedoink), and Griffin (@GiantToilet) Cover art is done by Ty https://twitter.com/bobo_circus
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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in ...
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Forbes Newsroom

Forbes Media LLC

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Get the latest on politics, policy, and economic matters from Forbes writers and editors, industry leaders, politicians, and more. Join Forbes Newsroom for in-depth, informative conversations.
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Subject to Change

Russell Hogg

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I talk to the world's best historians and let them tell the stories. And the stories are wonderful! (And occasionally I change the subject and talk about films, philosophy or whatever!).
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Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Talking Trophies

Talking Trophies

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Talking Trophies the home of the Deevs and Daveys, where real talk meets unfiltered discussions. Hosted by Rayvo and Damian, this podcast dives deep into culture, tackles controversial topics, and features raw, no-holds-barred interviews. Based in Melbourne, Talking Trophies brings fresh perspectives and unapologetic conversations, breaking down stereotypes and challenging the status quo. If you’re looking for a podcast that brings authenticity and depth become a Deev or Davey, hit that foll ...
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This Aged Great!

Ben Moore & Jordan Elias

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Stand-up comedian Ben Moore defends a movie from the past that hasn't aged well, while explaining the plot to his much younger friend Jordan Elias (who hasn't seen it). Hilarity ensues. NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisagedgreat Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NQVHUDY7dQODUiP7fVQTk?si=ezs6_JaqQFaQC0CsPlbjJg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-aged-great/id1742491292 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Gamings Darker Side

The Welsh Hunter

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Welcome to Gamings Darker Side. A Podcast where we dive deep into the underbelly of all things mysterious & worse that have happened in, with or around gaming. Murders, Studio controversy, Streamer controversy & more, everything you can think of has happened and i will relive these stories for you! Please be aware, in some stories, due to potential violence and more, listener discretion is advised. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok - @gamingsdarkerside & on X - GamingsDside For Busin ...
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History Rage

Paul Bavill

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Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut ...
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Pivot

New York Magazine

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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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This News is So Gay

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Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.
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Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute

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The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate. Episode notes and ...
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The Daily

The New York Times

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.
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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson

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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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Historical Blindness

Nathaniel Lloyd

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Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.
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Empire

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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape the world's most important economy. The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci (The Mooch), former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier, and Katty Kay, US special correspondent for BBC who has been covering US politics for almost 30 years. Stay informed with in-depth discussions on key political events, p ...
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In our podcast, we talk about popular controversies, and our opinions of them, including interviews from different standpoints. Because what better opinion can you get than one from a couple of judgemental teenagers?
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Well, Emily is back on her bullsh*t... In our first and possibly last Christmas episode of the season, we're watching a fanciful fever dream of a film - 1985's Dudley Moore vehicle - Santa Claus: The Movie. Inexplicably, a British fave, this movie struggles to find it's plot and may have been written by someone who has never seen a movie before. Al…
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Daniel Norcross is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath as Australia closed on 326/8 on the opening day of the crucial Third Test. They discuss a roller coaster of a day with plenty of snicko controversy, We also hear from Australia century maker Alex Carey and England bowling coach David Saker.…
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Warning: This episode contains strong language. Palantir, a data analysis and technology company, has secured federal contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars during President Trump’s second presidency, including to develop software to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement deport people. Michael Steinberger, who spent six years interviewi…
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Who was V.S. Naipaul and why was he so controversial? How did Naipaul alter the way in which writers and readers saw the world, and in particular how they saw Trinidad? Why did he make an enemy of Salman Rushdie? Anita and William are joined by Ben Moser to discuss the life of V.S. Naipaul. Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock…
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From the Patreon vault! Ben & Jordan pop by to say Merry Christmas and share one of their favorite holiday classic episodes from 2024. 00:00 - Merry Christmas! 01:24 - Jingle All the Way: Director's Cut 48:08 - Just One of the Guys: Director's Cut NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt in the TMS commentary box at the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Jonathan Agnew about the reports of the squad’s conduct in their trip to Noosa. They discuss the perception of the squad and what Stokes has to deal with as captain of the side…
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2025 felt like a blur — but the Bondi attack forced us to stop and really reflect. In this episode, we unpack how the Bondi tragedy affected us personally, why it felt so close to home, and whether we’ve actually processed what happened — or just moved on too quickly. From there, the conversation opens up into bigger questions about 2025, self-grow…
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CNN's Katelyn Polantz has learned the Justice Department’s leadership asked career prosecutors in Florida Tuesday to volunteer over the “next several days” to help redact the Epstein files in the latest Trump administration push toward releasing the hundreds of thousands of photos, internal memos and other evidence around the late convicted sex off…
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Jesse Rogers and Barstool Chief are joined by Courtney Cronin to discuss the Bears’ win over the Packers and why the victory resonates far beyond the standings, touching the entire city of Chicago. The conversation also turns to the Bears’ Pro Bowlers, what that recognition says about the roster, and a preview of the upcoming matchup against a powe…
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Jesse Rogers and Barstool Chief fill in for Waddle and Silvy today as they break down how the Chicago Bears have exceeded expectations this season, showing real progress and promise. But optimism meets reality as the conversation turns to a San Francisco 49ers team that looks like a full-on juggernaut after their prime-time performance.…
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On this crossover bonus episode, Aaron, Lucy (Wine & Crime), and Kristen (Murder, She Told) have off the cuff discussions about podcasting, crimes, and even the paranormal. This came about because Josh of True Crime BS suggested true crime podcasters do these crossover episodes for the month of December. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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Welcome to the end of the year, fellow Ridiculous Historians! As Ben, Noel and Max look back on the events of 2025, they discovered historians do, in fact, have one year singled out as "the worst year in human history." But... why? Join the guys as they explore how DXXXVI absolutely wrecked Europe, the Middle East and Asia -- with consequences that…
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Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins Scott Galloway to explain why children have become the front line of the AI crisis. They unpack the rise of AI companions, the collapse of teen mental health, the coming job shock, and how the U.S. and China are racing toward artificial general i…
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The latest release of files related to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein left key questions unanswered about his rise to power and his connections to the president. David Enrich, an investigations editor at The New York Times, explains how he worked with a team of reporters to fill in those mysteries and reveal the truth about Mr. Epstein’s origins.…
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In my annual holiday special for 2025, I examine discrepancies in the gospels relating to Jesus's lineage and parentage, as well as the gospel authors' use of common biblical tropes, their incorporation of prophecy and philosophy, and early church apologists' embrace of comparisons between Christ and pagan mythology, to demonstrate that, though Jes…
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Written by Jo Lambert, ‘Hold The Hope’ is now being used as suicide prevention training material by the UK’s National Health Service Mental Health Trust. Emily Kwong speaks with Rhitu Chatterjee about the inner strength of those who live with suicidality, how a song is opening up new conversations for mental health care, and how caregivers can help…
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Scientists are beginning to understand that ageing is not simply a linear process and we age, according to recent research, in three accelerated bursts: at about 40, 60 and 80 years old. In this episode from July, Ian Sample talks to Stanford University’s Prof Michael Snyder, who explains what the drivers of these bursts of ageing could be, and how…
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The United States is pursuing another oil tanker through the Caribbean, and President Trump says "it'd be smart" for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to leave power. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton weighs in on Trump's escalating pressure campaign on Venezuela. Plus, Anderson and Andy Cohen giggle through their New Year’s Eve memories as the look forw…
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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…
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Bugs. Some of them we enjoy more than others! But there’s no denying they’re a part of life. And though they’re small, they’re examples of big engineering and design. Today, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Discovery Institute staffer Kate Kavanaugh to discuss ID Education Days, whole-day experiences hosted by the Center for Science and Culture and g…
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For centuries most people in Europe thought of rhinos as another form of mythical creature, like unicorns or griffins. However, this all changed when an enterprising sea captain brought a young, orphaned rhino named Clara back to his home country after his travels abroad. It's often said that fame can have a powerful effect on the average human bei…
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