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The Poisoners' Cabinet

The Poisoners' Cabinet

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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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The Trawl

Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

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The Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to. Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered. Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-inducing soundbites - offering sharp analysis, dark humour, and the occasional expletive. From Westmi ...
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The Hat is a gaping void into which you, and everyone else, cast the questions to end all questions. This weird and wonderful show follows Ben, Liam and their guests as they answer questions such as: What's the worst version of a centaur? What would you do if you grew an extra finger? What supermarkets would the Fellowship of the Ring shop at? What's the secret ingredient? The Conversation Hat is a podcast for geeks, artists and terrible people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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In the Through Adversity Podcast, Rich Jones (The Lost Soldier) gets into it with guests about the course their lives have taken. Whether it’s about being a veteran of the armed forces, criminal justice reform, severe mental health issues, or other harrowing life experiences, Rich is here to explore what makes us all keep going.
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The Court Jester

Kleio Pethainou

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The Court Jester is a storytelling podcast that dives into the sauciest, funniest, and most outrageous stories of the Middle Ages. Hosted by medievalist and humour scholar Kleio Pethainou, each episode brings you a real tale from medieval literature—fabliaux, fables, legends, and more—featuring scandal, fart jokes, sex, tricksters, and chaotic peasant drama. Think rude jokes, wild mishaps and the messiest love triangles you’ve never heard of (but absolutely should). ⚔️ Based on real medieval ...
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Shinbones

Monkey Pump Productions

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The year was 1886, and one stray kick sent the world spinning into darkness. Peter is a young boy with an insatiable curiosity and a nose for trouble. He’s heard his grandfather speak the name “Dicky Poggy” a million times, but the name’s owner has always been a total mystery. Until now. One bloody tale of a savage contest is enough to hook Peter for life, but the path it leads him down can never be returned from. On his fractious journey to manhood, Peter unearths gruesome secrets of violen ...
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Code 21

Rory MacRae and Robert Moon

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Visit policing in the Scottish Highlands during the nineties and noughties with Pc Robert Moon and Pc Rory McRae. One from the heated seat of a police BMW, one from a single manned remote village police office as they strive so hard and achieve so little with legislation they seem to have largely made up. Warning! This podcast makes extensive use of police dark humour and contains descriptions of death, suicide, crashes , murders and crime. In the words of our former divisional commander, it ...
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Babblement

Babblement Podcast

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Babblement is a more than occasional podcast of musings, ramblings and a cavalcade of hilarity. Join hosts Lee & Ryan on a journey through discussing the complex issues that surround modern existence. It's a smorgasbord of tête-à-tête's, powwow's and misanthropic observation..it's also pretty darn funny.
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Dads After Dark

Trent & Carter

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🎙️ Dads After Dark When the kids are asleep, the real fun begins. Join Trent and Carter, two dads in their 20s, as they dive into the hilariously unpredictable world of parenthood, life, and whatever else pops into their heads. With no script and no filter, they tackle random topics, share stories, and crack jokes that’ll leave you laughing (and maybe a little shocked). Whether you’re a parent or just need a good laugh, Dads After Dark is your ticket to late-night banter and brutally honest ...
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Family Jewels

Charlie Dinkin, Olga Koch

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A brand new weekly chat podcast from comedian Olga Koch (Live At The Apollo, QI, Late Night Mash) and comedy writer Charlie Dinkin (SeanceCast, The News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) uncovering the hidden gems of our guests' family histories. From skeletons under the bed to kitchen table lobotomies, you won't find more slanderous gossip and unverified medical advice anywhere else, guaranteed! New episodes every Friday. Find us on Instagram @family_jewels_podcast. FAMILY JEWELS is produced b ...
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Cat Noir Comedy Podcast

Kevin Chilvers and Matt Sanders

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Cat Noir is a character based, fully scored, comedy series trapped within a podcast. Every fortnight, follow the fortunes or misfortunes of an ever growing cast of characters played by Matt Sanders and Kevin Chilvers. There will be action, adventure, drama, high and low stakes with huge doses of comedy. Where the silly and absurd sit side by side in the shade. All music (C) Kevin Chilvers Some sound effects from www.zapsplat.com Artwork by Maisie Chilvers. Social media management by Laurie S ...
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Performer Trauma

Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh

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On this podcast I will be interviewing performers and colourful creatures from the entertainment world (actors, ballet dancers, drag queens and creative souls) and we'll be making you laugh as my guests and I regale you with our funniest on-stage moments, embarrassing audition experiences, devastating rehearsal room travesties, hilarious drama school memories, not to forget, all the random jobs we put ourselves through in order to survive whilst we are ...."resting". Hosted by Joseph Raisi-V ...
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Post Dramatic

Post Traumatic Victory

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A Traumedy podcast offering a look inside the world of Complex PTSD, featuring in-depth conversations about mental health and a lot of dark humour. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/posttraumaticvictory/support
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Shudder Bugs

Samantha Kaeley

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We are the Shudder Bugs and welcome to our very first podcast. We use dark humour and booze to curb our fear and anxiety that comes with our love of horror. What we do? Get drunk and review horror movies for your pleasure! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @shudderbugs, find us on Facebook, or email us at [email protected]
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Join the renaissance queen of everything and her enabler (aka Bec + Joni) as they ramble through a highbrow/lowbrow conversational exploration of the world around them. They combine dark humour with a fierce streak of social justice to discuss their consumption of books, movies and internet ephemera
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I know a lot of things. Correction. I have a lot of experience. Moments of brilliance, tragedy, joy, success and poor decisions. A slop bucket of life. These essays are an effort to make sense of that. It's supposed to make sense isn't it? We wouldn't be the only known living beings in the star system for no reason, that would be ridiculous. I like simple things. And I like the pain we suffer. It cuts through the noise. And I like my confusion funny. Dirty Stupid Wisdom is my collection of f ...
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Crime Time Inc

Crime Time Inc

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About Crime Time Inc. Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode. Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon ...
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Beyond the Unknown

Joli McGraw & Quinn Prescott

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Welcome to Beyond the Unknown - your weekly dose of true crime, paranormal activity, and all things downright creepy. Join two sisters, Joli and Quinn, as they delve into the dark and macabre with a touch of dark humor and witty banter. They firmly believe that exploring the shadows doesn't have to be somber or repulsive—it can be intriguing, thought-provoking, and even entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal expert, a true crime enthusiast, or a horror fanatic, or if you're just ...
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Please SEND help's Podcast

please SEND help with Robyn & Sarah

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Two SEND mums winging life, trying to keep the kids alive and ourselves sane. A relaxed podcast about everything SEND and how WE navigate this journey. From the little wins in life down to wiping the sh*t off your walls. This is a podcast for anyone who has a little bit of dark humour in them and uses this as a coping mechanism (or not!). We know how important it is to have a village when it comes to our SEND children and we would love for you to be a part of this village!
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The apocalypse has arrived... But don't worry! DJ Bob will see us through the night! Join Bob's late-night ramblings as he and his faithful dog, Stan, discuss current affairs, their favourite sausages and life under the Devil's satanic rule. Featuring new music, comical callers and wall-to-wall silliness! 'Lucifer's Britain, hey, Stan. It can't be any worse than Thatcher's Britain, can it?' New shows release on the last Sunday of the month. Look out for the odd special too!
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Limited Capacity is a collection of six short stories about the strange and twisted ways we interact with the internet, and with each other. Punctuated with dark humour and surprising twists, each episode blurs the lines between horror, thriller, mockumentary and satire. The stories take on digital appropriation, toxic positivity, a self-help podcast for people who hate self-help and a talking chicken. Each immersive episode is packed with intimate and jarring stories that are both completel ...
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Dirty Money Files

Dominique McGregor

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Dirty Money Files: Where Greed Gets Grimy Welcome to Dirty Money Files, the podcast that exposes the wildest, shadiest financial crimes in history. Hosted by Chili, who’s got a sarcastic streak and a love for all things dodgy, and Jordan, who’s just here for the chaos, we’re diving into scams, frauds, and even murder-for-profit schemes. Expect banter, a few jaw drops, and plenty of “WTF” moments as we tear apart some seriously unhinged cases. If dodgy dealings and dark humour are your thing, ...
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Help us "Figure It Out" with Aphiah Cey-Jude (Duals) & Stephen Stopper. We talk societal issues in the vein of dark sardonic humour. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duals/support
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Logicgasm™ Poetry

Issiah B. Burckhardt

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🤣Try not to cause a scene and laugh out loud at the wisdom and wit of the bite-sized spoken-word, rhyming prose of Technical Philosopher Issiah B. Burckhardt. Logicgasm™ is the adult sci-fi poetry series that’s gone viral and broken the internet. As educational as it is hilarious, would we have expected anything less from your fave enigmatic polymath @ibburckhardt? Have a Logicgasm™, pass it on! Subscribe and share the link to this poetry with your friends and be in their cool books forever.
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Welcome to Heavy Mental Breakdown — the unfiltered podcast where mental health meets mosh pits. Hosted by Verity and Harley, two alternative souls navigating life, music, and madness, we dive deep into the real stuff: raw conversations about anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity, and healing — all wrapped in a black fishnet bow. Each week, we explore the highs and hells of mental health, spill stories from the alternative scene, and share the soundtracks that got us through it all. Whether you ...
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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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S'laughter: True Crime Podcast

S'laughter: True Crime Podcast

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A UK true crime podcast with a comedy twist. 30 somethings Lucy and Emma tell each other true crime stories, whilst injecting a little dark humour along the way. Nominated in the true crime category in the British Podcast Awards 2018. Lucy and Emma pride themselves on being well researched and telling you everything there is to know about the crime in question. So listen, enjoy, and remember, listening to S'laughter doesn't make you a psycho, killing people does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...
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Second Helpings

Alice Florence Orr and Maria Wiik

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This podcast isn’t just for people who avoid carbs and drink charcoal. But if you miss the taste of midnight pizza and want to start living your best life, we’re so glad you’re here. Second Helpings is an honest conversation about eating disorder recovery with a healthy dose of dark humour. Because what’s funnier than spending years of life measuring out your cereal? (Don’t answer that.) One of your hosts is a clinical psychologist. The other used to avoid going on dates because she thought ...
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There are a few excellent Mental Health podcasts out there but there's definitely room for more conversation. Here is Thinking Habits. It's going to be part exploration of conditions, social stigma, policy etc and part frank discussion about living with mental illness. Most importantly though it is going to be humorous, irreverent and relaxed. I want it to be sensitive but at the same time humour (often dark) goes hand in hand. It'll find it's own path and we'll see how it goes. I am a quali ...
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Welcome to The Wizard In The Wild! We're so happy you're here. This show explores and shares the human experience through love, friendship and laughter. We'll be serving a main of Perspective, with sides of Compassion and Humour. (And vegan dark chocolate ice cream for dessert, obvs). We can't wait to meet you, to share our stories, to be connected. Email us with any question/theme/topic you want to hear about, big or small, by email at [email protected] or DM us @thewizardinthewi ...
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Sawa Shabab (Youth Together) is a peacebuilding radio drama series for the youth of South Sudan. Sawa Shabab is a bold new peacebuilding radio drama series for South Sudanese youth. The drama series follows the daily lives of four young South Sudanese: Rose, Taban, Winnie and Richard, four very different characters facing common issues: tribalism, poverty, gender inequity, and insecurity but also issues that affect youth all over the world: school, work, friendships, family, love and future ...
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“Kinda Wild” is a podcast for late-night thinkers, DIY dreamers, and messy creatives just trying to keep it together. Known for their unique DIY approach to life, creative couple Emma and James swap hilarious stories from their treehouse... yep, a treehouse - with heart, unhinged humour, and a healthy dose of “WTF?!” Each week, they dive into the wild topics, trends, and tangled ideas shaping the world today. To access the bonus pod, 'Kinda Wild: After Dark' - join us on Patreon at https://w ...
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His mind corrupted by childhood exposure to horror movie matinees, but equally enthralled by the atmosphere of old churches, Simon Pole writes cosmic poetry from the location of Kingsville, Ontario. A graduate of Harvard University, Simon has continued his studies of what is hidden in the dark. Writing is also in his blood, being the great-great-grandson of early Canadian poet Susie Drury.
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Shittin Bricks

Dominic Taranto & Kate Wilkinson

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A podcast based on the things that scare us the most! Addicted to tales of horror or mystery? ‘Shittin Bricks’ won’t disappoint! Jump under the covers and follow comedic cousins Dom & Kate with their aussie-branded wit, as they share their favourite dark and terrifying true life stories. Combining conversational humour and investigative journalism, they explore some of the most frightening moments in human history. Buckle up! Each week our hosts share one of their favourite true stories that ...
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Talking Till Dawn

Michael Whitehouse & Martin Yates

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Unexplained mysteries, curiosities, eerie urban legends, tragic true crime... Mike and Martin discuss the dark oddities of life, with warmth, humour, an open mind, and a critical eye in this fresh new podcast from the team behind the Ghastly Tales Horror Show. Turn down the lights, pour a drink, and stay up with us as we talk till dawn. Tweet us @talkingtill
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Katya and Hannah are young women and old friends who somehow both ended up with long covid. Hannah got sick first in March 2020, and, when Katya 'joined the club' (as Hannah jokes) in September 21, our friendship became a bit of a life support. Our regular phone calls in which we laughed and cried about our changing bodies and lives were such a source of comfort that, in September 2022, we decided to record them. Join us in this new series where we discuss the highs and lows of living a life ...
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Tune into The Applewotzit Podcast and talk all sorts with us. Your topics, our antics! No subject off bounds! Its OK 2 talk. The Applewotzit Podcast tackles all issues that impact society and our mental health. Episodes will approach every day issues that impact all of us, but we do it with a twist of dark sarcasm, and a different twist of humour. Download, subscribe, Tune in and Talk all Sorts!
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True Hauntings

Anne Rzechowicz and Renata Daniel

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True Hauntings is the hit podcast where acclaimed Australian ghost hunters Anne and Renata investigate the world’s most chilling and controversial paranormal cases. From haunted asylums and cursed houses to demonic possessions and ghostly legends, each episode uncovers the true history, real eyewitness accounts, and shocking twists behind famous and forgotten hauntings. Blending deep research with their signature humour and no-nonsense attitude, Anne and Renata explore what’s really going on ...
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Blethered

Sean McDonald

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Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happens when cancer doesn’t just hit one person, but an entire family? In this episode I speak with Anthony McLoughlin, one of five siblings who were all diagnosed with cancer before the age of 60 — a staggering and highly unusual family experience. Anthony shares how his family uses humour to cope, rarely talking about cancer unless it’s trul…
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We all know someone who brags about never stopping, but what looks like productivity is often burnout – and it quietly erodes health, relationships, and enjoyment of life. Dr Aisan joins me to explain what burnout really is, how to recognise it before it takes hold, and why recovery starts with reframing rest as strength, rather than weakness. We d…
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This week, Liam & Ben must: 🎸 Try not to upset legions of metalheads 🤫 Create a secret society 🚧 Create their warning labels 😂 & much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron-only mini-episode every month an…
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Ep 263 is loose and we have a grim and gruesome tale of a family not exactly living in harmony. Why has no one seen William Druse lately? What went on behind the closed curtains? And do you live in fear of old chokey? The secret ingredient is...a revolver! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and …
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Jimmy Kimmel thrown under the bus by Disney, America surrenders and Trump meets King Charles. That seems enough for Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner to chew on. Listen to Liana's podcast It's Not Therapy at nottherapyshow.com or any podcast platform. Listen to Ed Monday to Friday LIVE from midnight to 5AM on The All-Night Show on 94.9 The Rock or stre…
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In the news podcast, the US and the UK have forged a long-term nuclear alliance - but what will it really deliver? We also examine a new study on whether smoking cannabis makes it harder to get pregnant. And we'll be hearing from a forensic scientist who is using detective work to rid our oceans of plastic. Like this podcast? Please help us by supp…
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This week on The Trawl, Jemma and Marina take aim at Keir Starmer’s increasingly head-scratching judgment. From brushing off genocide rulings to parachuting in Peter Mandelson (the man that keeps reappearing like old mildew), with his Epstein-adjacent connections. Meanwhile Donald Trump lands in the UK (awkward timing, given his own Epstein ties) t…
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Gary Lineker boots Ant and Dec off their 23-year throne to win Presenter of the Year at the NTAs – and in doing so, delivers a perfectly tailored two fingers to the BBC. We bask in his glory before plunging into darker waters: the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah, the grotesque opportunism that followed, and the rank hypocrisy of those who o…
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Send us a text Daril Fannin’s path to Hollywood defies every norm. Raised in a cult that banned movies, his first act of rebellion was sneaking out to watch The Matrix. It cracked open his world—and rewrote the script for his life. After nine years as a U.S. Army combat medic, Daril earned his MFA in screenwriting at Loyola Marymount, where he sold…
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The four survivors of flight 935 have been stranded on the island again, but this time it won't be for long. After covering themselves in feathers to keep cool, Warren's past catches up with him and Insert and Agatha are kidnapped by a birdwatcher. Danny just wants to get home and put his feet up. Written, performed, produced, directed and edited b…
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Heck yes, it's that time again! I this episode, Liam & Ben answer: ⌛ Is there still time? 🤔 What are 10 things society should have done by now? 🤢 Can Ben really subsist on entirely Huel? 😂 And much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be a…
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Ep 262 is loose and we have the tale of the woman dubbed Mrs Sherlock Holmes! Who was Mary Quackenbos? How did she fight crime? And why don't more people know about her? The secret ingredient is...a magnifying glass! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wh…
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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, the strongest hint yet of life on Mars. Should we get excited? Or is it another red herring? Also ahead: The first new UK-wide study of babies in 25 years. We'll find out why it matters. Plus, an ancient lizard-like fossil is discovered on the coast of Devon. We'll uncover the significance... Like this podca…
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In the heart of Dorset lies a place where history and horror are tightly bound in stone — Dorchester Prison. Built in 1795, this grim institution stood for over two centuries, its walls witnessing the cries of the condemned, the despair of the forgotten, and the shadow of death itself. From the public hangings that drew crowds in the thousands to t…
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Recorded late at night with a few glasses of wine and zero chill, Marina and Jemma are in rare form this week - extra sharp, extra silly, and absolutely savage. They dive into Nigel Farage’s toe-curling testimony in the States, where Congressman Jamie Raskin delivers the kind of truth bombs that make Marina rub her knees and Jemma nearly cry with j…
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This week on The Trawl, Jemma and Marina steer through a week where compassion and chaos collided. From the flotilla of medics, activists and even Greta Thunberg, risking everything to get aid into Gaza, to dockworkers in Genoa refusing to load arms shipments, there are still flashes of humanity in the darkest of times. Hugh Bonneville’s rallying c…
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We're joined by Emily Slade from the Why This Film? and In A Barbie World podcasts to discuss: 🏰 Hunchback of Notre Dame - In Concert 🥄 Snap, Crackle or Pop? 😂 & much more! ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, patron…
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The family receives shattering news as Bill, Peter’s beloved grandad, unexpectedly meets a cruel end. How will they cope when bereft of their steadfast patriarch? And as if matters couldn’t be worse, a familiar predator will return from Peter’s past. How and why would he gatecrash Bill’s funeral? The haunting mystery of Dicky Poggy continues. Writt…
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Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower? What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other? The secret ingredient is...a tower! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and h…
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In this follow up episode, I chat with expert pharmacist Sehar Shahid about the recent UK price increase of weight-loss drug Mounjaro, the consequences of turning to the black market, and how she aims to help people in the way that's best for them, and not solely for business profit. Price increases will see a spike in counterfeit medicine, meaning…
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It’s another wild week online including yet another internet meltdown involving a CEO. This episode begins with a new 'caught on camera' scandal at the US Open, where a paving CEO grabbed a signed cap meant for a child, sparking memes, fury, and tanked reviews for his company. Then the Trawl ladies head over to the White House Rose Garden, where Do…
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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: A new test to detect Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms first appear. Also, the study showing Earth can sequester only a tenth of the carbon we thought it could. And, how drones, traps and sniffer dogs are protecting the UK's timber industry from beetle attack... Like this podcast? Please help us by su…
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Summer’s over, the kids are back at school — and frankly, some adults in Britain could do with joining them. In this Trawl, Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte sift through the week’s chaos on social media, from Reform UK’s genius plan to cut deals with the Taliban, to Rylan’s unexpected audition for GB News, to a bread shortage that isn’t quite a crisi…
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2 Dead Dogs and a Crushed Hat There's a punchline at the end of life that makes it all funny? Right? Come on, indulge me! What a year. I'm laughing now. But then. Ouch. THIS IS A TRUE STORY OF LOSS AND OTHER BAD JOKES THE UNIVERSE TELLS US. Dirty Stupid Wisdom is a podcast written and read by Ben Keaton – actor, writer, Olivier Award-winner. Short,…
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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, from bogus scientific papers and misleading made-up "facts", to potentially curtailing our critical thinking, we look at the effect that mass adoption of AI might be having on the way we think, the decisions we make and the information we learn and act on... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting th…
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Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner cover the politically-sensitive renaming of Toronto's Dundas Square, how The Loud Left killed DEI, people who boycott thinking, why everything is so g*damn expensive and the octogenarian VTR repairman who broke Ed's perfectly fine machines - thus imperiling the digitization of hours and hours of Ed's Muchmusic content!…
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What happens when a medieval peddler entrusts his horse to God and the local lord? And what happens if said horse goes missing? You take God to court. I give you the Poor peddler, a fabliau full of divine debts, violent threats, and a monk who really should’ve stayed in the cloister. 📜 Text: Translation by Nathaniel E. Dubin 🎵 Title music: “Celebra…
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This week's episode is one massive tangent - of course! Liam & Ben are asked when was the last time they were wet. But, they get distracted by talking about Game of Thrones... ============================ This show will always be free, but super fans are encouraged to support The Conversation Hat via Patreon. You'll be able to access a special, pat…
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Ep 260 is loose! And this week it's the tale of that dashing highwayman Dick Turpin...but WAS he all that dashing? Who was this masked myth? What was the real story behind his crimes? And what make-up do you wear in the woods? The secret ingredient is...some very villainous rum! Thanks to the lovely people at Villains Rum https://villainsrum.com/ f…
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This week on The Trawl, Marina and Jemma don the hazmat suits and dive headfirst into the week’s social media sewage. From GB News’ prehistoric banter courtesy of Eamonn Holmes, to Trump’s cabinet clownery, we dissect the spectacle, the sycophants, and fetch the much needed sick bags. Trump’s latest descent into incoherence gets the full treatment …
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Today on the Naked Scientists: a pig lung is transplanted into a man in China, but what was the outcome? Also, scientists have a theory for the origins of Dark Energy - and it makes sense that a black hole might be the source! And, why the dawn chorus is starting earlier and finishing later these days: what's getting into wildlife? Like this podcas…
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In 1980 the professional ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren flew to Australia to be guests on the Don Lane Show on Channel Nine, one of the major television stations in the country at that time. Viewers were asked to call the Melbourne studio. if they felt that they may have a ghost in their house. One caller's story was so compelling that the Wa…
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This week, a banned Disney movie, Octopus farms, why we should stop looking for Aliens, why British TV from the 70s - 90s gave Ed nightmares and more! Don't forget to check out Liana's excellent podcast It's Not Therapy at nottherapyshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Ed is LIVE Monday - Friday, midnight - 5am, his All-Night Show on 94.9 Th…
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