Best Delicious Magazine Podcasts (2026)

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Why does America want Greenland?; Mystery of dark DNA; Ozempic weight rebound 31:18

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Episode 340 Acquiring Greenland has been deemed a national security priority by America. President Trump wants to use the country to deter adversaries in the Arctic, have control over its rare minerals and oil - and maybe even build experimental cities. But with the challenges of a changing climate, difficulty actually extracting any natural resour…

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259: The 2026 Food Trends: Hungry Girl Style Episode 49:41

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What are we all going to be eating in 2026? We’ve got the answers—Hungry Girl style! In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest food trends of the year, featuring fun finds, buzzy flavors, and smarter swaps. From protein-packed picks to crave-worthy snacks and unexpected protein drinks, we’re talking about what’s actually worth trying and swa…

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Humans are finally heading back to the moon; Cheaper weight loss drugs are coming; Milestone for LSD trials; Promise of new carbon tax 32:30

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Episode 339 Humans are finally going back to the moon. NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch in April, taking four astronauts in a loop around the moon. If it goes well, it’ll set the stage for a lunar landing by Artemis III - bringing us closer to creating permanent settlements on the surface. And that’s not all - SpaceX is planning to visit …

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Best science TV, film and books of 2025 | The New Scientist culture review 24:03

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Episode 336 Looking for something great to read or watch on TV over the festive period? We’ve got you covered. In a special edition of the podcast, we share our favourite books, TV and films of 2025 - for those moments when you need a break from the festivities. From pure science fiction to books exploring climate change and the history of our earl…

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Brighter Days — The Year in Beer Reviewed 1:05:39

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Michael & Martin look back on the year in beer, looking at the highlights (of which there were plenty) and the lowlights (fortunately, they were few). We name our beers of the year and discuss which breweries impressed us the most in 2025.

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Top Science Stories of 2025 | The New Scientist Features Special 59:57

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Episode 337 As we reach the end of the year, catch up on some of New Scientist’s most exciting and thought-provoking features of the past twelve months. For decades we’ve got autism in girls all wrong. Symptoms present quite differently in girls to boys, meaning they often go undiagnosed. So why have we failed to see the differences - and why are g…

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The Foods and Flavors That Make Our Holidays Delicious 33:10

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Cherished recipes are often passed down from generation to generation, but how much do we know about the stories that shaped those foods? Whether a tasty cookie, a flavorful side, a resplendent showstopping entree, these dishes have a strong association with the holiday season. To celebrate, we’re honoring the origins of traditional foods lovingly …

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258: The Best Food Finds of 2025 Episode 34:03

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Get ready to taste-test your way through 2025! In this episode, Lisa and the crew spotlight the most mouth-watering, must-try food discoveries of the year. They dig into fan-favorite finds, like Trader Joe’s egg white bites, Trader Joe’s chicken mole, an amazing instant iced latte in banana caramel flavor, BBQ-flavored Goldfish, an out-of-this-worl…

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The Beervana Sessions No 5 — Haze Here To Stay 51:55

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Hazy IPA has been part of the New Zealand beer market for just on a decade. Michael and Martin discuss the impact of the haze craze before crossing over to our last Q&A from this year's Beervana festival which features James Cooper and Laura Park from Lakeman and Andrew Childs from Behemoth talking all things hazy.…

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Orcas and dolphins are now hunting together; Genetic root of psychiatric conditions; Black hole stars and cosmic ecology 33:02

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Episode 336 In an unlikely turn of events, orcas and dolphins have been observed teaming up - to hunt and kill massive chinook salmon in the pacific. Given that orcas sometimes prey on dolphins, what’s going on? Despite the promising signs of cooperation between these two species, there may be something less heartwarming at play. We dig into the fi…

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How exercise shrinks tumours and starves cancer; Weird molecules found on comet 3I/ATLAS; Einstein v Bohr on the nature of light 25:25

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Episode 335 Exercise has been shown to shrink tumours by 60 per cent. A new study shows another link between regular exercise and cancer prevention, this time revealing that muscle cells may outcompete cancer cells for energy - basically starving them. We explore the links between metabolism and glucose - with the caveat that so far this has only b…

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The Astronomical Problem of Space Junk 26:45

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We have launched all manner of satellite and machinery into low-Earth orbit. But what goes up must come down. Most often, these items burn up in the atmosphere upon re-entry, which isn’t good for air quality or the ozone layer. But not everything incinerates — and increasing amounts of debris are hurtling back toward Earth and landing in backyards …

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The Beervana Sessions No 4 — The State of the NZ Beer Nation 57:34

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Michael and Martin discuss the big news stories of the past week — the saving of Hop Federation after Blenheim's DNA stepped in to buy the brand — and the sale of Christchurch icon Three Boys, which is now owned by the head brewer Damian Treacher and his business partner Jason Bass. That links into our Beervana live Q&A with Brian Watson of Good Ge…

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257: The Amazon Snacks Haul Episode (Dec. '25 Edition) 50:57

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In this episode, Lisa & the gang tear into a fresh batch of Amazon-delivered snacks—finds like crunchy mushroom chips, sweet cinnamon pistachios, puffed-corn goodies, chewy bars, and more. Some are shockingly delicious, some are “meh,” and a few might just become your newest obsessions. It’s the ultimate snack chew & tell! So go ahead and push play…

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The evolution of sperm and the enduring mystery of the scrotum; How our brain rewires itself 4 times in life; The (real) disaster scenarios of imminent climate breakdown 39:11

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Episode 334 Which sperm is the oldest sperm - the ancestor sperm that came before all others? Well, you might think it links back to an ancient animal that came before us, but the oldest sperm may actually predate animals altogether. We explore this plus the enduring mystery of the scrotum - and why a male’s most important body part is so delicate …

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The origin and evolution of music: Steve Pretty plays the conch 30:43

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Episode 333 It’s not often you get to see or hear someone playing music on a conch shell. So prepare yourself for a musical treat with musician and podcaster Steve Pretty, who brings into the studio a trumpet and a collection of his favourite conches, rigged up to some modern electronics. Steve is best known as the bandleader of the Hackney Collier…

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98. "Thanksgiving Makeover: Delicious Low-Fat and diabetes-friendly" 23:25

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Here are some holiday healthy eating tips for people with diabetes — perfect for keeping the joy (and flavor!) in your celebrations without the sugar spikes Before the Feast Don't skip meals. Eat a balanced breakfast or snack before the party — this helps steady your blood sugar and curb overeating. Stay hydrated. Sometimes thirst can feel like hun…

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Why Are There So Many Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes? 32:29

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Beneath the waters of the Great Lakes, thousands of shipwrecks, hulking carcasses of a bygone era, have been hiding for generations, just waiting to be revealed. Once someone stumbles upon one of these sunken treasures in Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, Tamara Thomsen gets a call. Thomsen is a maritime archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical So…

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Cutting Edge — The Sawmill Story 1:24:42

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Sawmill Brewing in Matakana, north of Auckland, are renowned for their sustainability programme. As New Zealand's only B Corp certified craft brewery they are leading the way for breweries that aim to not only make good beer, but do good things for the environment, and the people who work for them. Co-host Martin Bridges visits owners Kirsty McKay …

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New genome of ancient human; 95% of us have a dormant virus that causes disease; Formula E cars faster than F1; Bill Bryson joins the pod! 45:02

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Episode 332 For only the second time, the genome of an ancient Denisovan has been sequenced - thanks to the discovery of a 200,000-year-old tooth found in a Siberian cave. This ancient member of the human family has long been a mystery, so this genome is being described as a bombshell moment, revealing an early stage of Denisovan history. We explor…

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Why the claims about Hitler’s genome are misleading 29:00

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Episode 331 This week sees the broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK of a documentary called Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a dictator. Geneticists have managed to find a DNA sample from Adolf Hitler and have sequenced it and verified it, and now we have his genome. The big question is what does this really tell us – what can we tell from someone’s genome? …

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256: The Costco Fall Extravaganza Haul Episode 43:26

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Lisa and the gang hit up Costco for a massive fall haul—and they found some seriously amazing stuff! From hearty soups to cozy comfort-food faves, they’re sharing all the must-grab goodies. You’ll hear about: The snacks, meals, and sweet treats you need to try Which heat & eat proteins totally wowed Lisa A few surprises that weren’t worth the hype …

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COP30: The world's climate future hinges on this meeting 31:30

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Episode 330 COP30 is nearly upon us - and this climate conference may be the most crucial so far. In a year where we’ve seen the first major global tipping point reached, destructive wildfires raging in Los Angeles and much more, joint action has never been more urgent. But as hope starts to wane and climate goals continue to be missed, many are qu…

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The ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’ Sank Half a Century Ago. We’re Still Fascinated. 28:36

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Half a century ago, on an unseasonably warm fall day, the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald set off from the western edge of Lake Superior with a cargo full of iron ore. Within hours, a ferocious storm gathered in strength, ultimately producing 50-foot waves and sinking the prized vessel. There were no survivors. The exact cause of its demise remains …

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The Beervana Sessions 3 — That's Not Beer! 44:01

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George Duncan of Duncan's Brewing in Paraparaumu and Joe Emans of Three Sisters in New Plymouth are two of the best when it comes to the innovative dessert-style beers. Whether it's smoothie sours, ice cream sours, pastry stouts or milkshake IPAs, these two are industry leaders. They join Michael & Martin at Beervana to talk about beers that didn't…

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The collapse of America’s health data system; How sleep affects your focus; Life on Mars in liquid veins? 23:51

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Episode 329 America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases which help identify, monitor and respond to health threats across the country. From drug use to food security and birth data, discover the 5 surveys most critically hit by th…

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255: The Spotted at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx Haul Episode 48:11

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Lisa and the gang hit up HomeGoods and TJ Maxx, and you won’t believe the snacks they found! From jalapeño cheddar cornbread crackers to dark chocolate cookie thins and even freeze-dried watermelon gummies, this haul is packed with surprises. Tune in to hear which finds got rave reviews (and which ones were just meh), how they stack up nutritionall…

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How mRNA vaccines teach your body to kill cancer; Grim state of climate action; Why birds sing the dawn chorus 29:20

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Episode 328 Not only has the mRNA covid vaccine saved 14 million lives, it may also help our bodies fight off cancer. A study of cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy treatment showed those who received an mRNA vaccine lived nearly twice as long - and this effect was discovered by accident. In a trial of cancer vaccines, Elias Sayour’s team at t…

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Birds, Bats and Bugs: The Teeming World Above Our Heads 31:33

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The skies above us are filled with legions of migrating birds, bats, bugs and microbes. And yet we know little about their movements and intentions, mostly because this ethereal world has largely been inaccessible for research. But new technologies are providing a window into how animals use their aerial habitat to travel and hunt. The burgeoning f…

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Hop heroes — Epic & Hallertau 1:19:34

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Epic and Hallertau are two of the most influential breweries in New Zealand when it comes to hop-driven, American-style IPAs. Both breweries turn 20 this year and their respective founders, Luke Nicholas from Epic and Steve Plowman from Hallertau, talk about the early years of the hop revolution when they created two special beers: Armageddon and M…

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Neuroscience of reality; Quest for dark matter; Folklore of geoscience (New Scientist Live Special) 28:29

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Episode 327 A special episode recorded on October 18 at New Scientist Live in London, featuring experts in geoscience, dark matter and neuroscience. Anjana Khatwa is an Earth scientist and TV presenter. In her new book, The Whispers of Rock, she brings together Western scientific knowledge about the evolution of our Earth and indigenous knowledge a…

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First climate tipping point triggered; Man controls another person's body by brain implant; health worries over sumo wrestlers 34:00

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Episode 326 The world’s first major climate tipping point has been triggered. The decimation of warm water coral populations caused by rising temperatures is now irreversible - passing the point of no return. The global consequences of widescale coral dieback could be catastrophic, so experts are sounding the alarm. But is anyone listening? A man w…

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254: The Spotted on Shelves Fall Haul '25 Episode 44:27

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It’s officially fall haul season! This week, Lisa, Jamie & Mikey are diving into all the cozy, limited-edition finds that just hit the shelves. And trust us, this lineup is packed with flavor! We’re talking about goodies like maple chicken sausage patties, egg white bites with harvest veggies, butternut squash lasagna, and a few festive sips—hello,…

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Space 2075: How Humanity Will Live, Work and Make Drugs off-planet | Live Recording at the Royal Society 53:35

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A special episode all about the future of space exploration, recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Society in London. Earlier this year, the Royal Society published ‘The Space: 2075 report’, which recognises the huge changes we’re seeing in space exploration, and urges for action to be taken to make sure the next 50 years of activity in…

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How Jane Goodall changed the world; How the universe ends; How “selfish sperm” affect male fertility 43:27

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Episode 324 The legendary primatologist Jane Goodall died last week aged 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her work studying tool use in chimpanzees completely reshaped the way we view animal intelligence. Fiercely protective of the natural world, she was also responsible for a huge amount of advocacy during her life. Primatologist Alejandra …

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The Beervana Sessions No 2 — Lager Clouts 57:24

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Live from Beervana we bring you a session on the wide and wonderful world of lager. Martin & Michael are joined by special guests — Emma Elmslie of Shining Peak, Dani Wild from Brew Moon and Vlad Petrovic from St Leonards. We sample an eclectic range of different lagers — from a Japanese Rice Lager, to a Baltic Porter and a classic NZ-style Pilsner…

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A Chance for Healing, 170 Years After a Lakota Massacre 39:43

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This fall, 69 belongings made their way home to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. These items, which included buffalo robes, blankets, moccasins and a doll, had been taken from the Lakota community after the Blue Water Massacre in 1855, the first major ambush on a N…

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253: The Great Pumpkin Haul '25 Episode 43:31

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Pumpkin spice season is here, and the HG crew is diving spoon-first into fall’s most festive finds! In this episode, Lisa, Jamie, and Mikey taste-test a pumpkin-packed lineup that’s equal parts cozy, crunchy, and surprising. From creamy Nutpods Pumpkin Spice Creamer that turned morning coffee into a fall dream, to Tate’s Pumpkin Spice Cookies with …

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Emergency in Antarctica; How movement changes the brain; Why women live longer than men 30:56

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Episode 323 Temperatures in Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Scientists are concerned about how quickly things are changing on the continent as these warmer temperatures impact the polar vortex. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently. What’s d…

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252: Trying NEW Starbucks Protein Drinks: Sip or Skip?! 20:55

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Starbucks recently launched a line of Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foams! The lattes are made with protein-boosted 2% milk and deliver 27–36g protein per 16-oz. grande drink. The cold foams come in both traditional and sugar-free flavors, and each one adds about 15g protein to your grande beverage! But are they any good?! Find out on a special s…

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Skull rewrites story of human evolution; Autism and Tylenol; discovery of wind coming from black hole 33:57

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Episode 322 An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution. It’s widely accepted that the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Denisovans and Neanderthals came out of Africa. But this skull upends that assumption - potentially showing human evolution began in Asia. Discover how a new reconstruction of the Yunx…

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The Beervana Sessions — Brave & Garage Project 1:08:19

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Michael & Martin bring you the first of the live Beervana Sessions, a live Q&A recording at the Beervana Festival in Wellington on August 22-23. In this episode Pete Gillespie and Dave Bell from Garage Project talk about their Chance Luck & Magic series, including the 2021 vintage which was crowned Champion Beer at the NZ Beer Awards. Plus Matt Smi…

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The evolutionary price we pay for longer lives; the asteroid coming VERY close to Earth; how dinosaurs shaped the ecosystem 32:59

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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…

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251: The Walmart Fall Haul '25 Episode 54:13

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Get ready for a Hungry Girl Walmart Haul! 🎉 Lisa and the crew are diving into a baker’s dozen of exciting finds from Walmart—we’re talking Mexican-style ramen, pizza soup, high-protein penne pasta, hot honey beef sticks, protein granola, delicious brownie bites, and so much more. And don’t miss the “Find of the Haul”—it scored an unbelievable 14 ou…

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97. Mushroom Magic: From Farm to Fork 49:57

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Mushroom Magic: From Farm to Fork My interview with ARTISAN JOE WEBER Four Star Mushrooms ABOUT FOUR STAR MUSHROOMS Good For You Nutrient Rich: Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants Immune System: Contains modulating beta-glucans High Protein: Low calorie per serving and low in fat Top Chefs - Top Choice Flavor: Packed with umami Versati…

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Why we can't announce life on Mars (yet); The Romans' impact on the British economy; Link between exercise and your microbiome 29:59

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Episode 320 Was Mars once home to alien life? The evidence is stronger than ever, since NASA’s discovery of rocks marked by patterns similar to those made by microbes on Earth. Found in an area now named Bright Angel, these rocks give us a tantalising insight into Mars’ ancient past - but just how definitive is this finding? It’s long been thought …

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Knocking on (Ben) Heaven's Door 1:08:00

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Michael and Martin are joined by Ben Heaven who was catapulted into national prominence when his Judas Sheep Dark Lager won a place in the New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 25. Ben runs a tiny farm-based brewery — Heaven's Brewery — in the Marua Valley, north of Whangarei. His sudden fame is backed by years of brewing both in England and New Zealan…

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First complete map of brain activity; Queen ant lays eggs of another species; The perils of scrolling while on the toilet 31:10

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Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the interplay between various parts of …

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Celebrating Isthmus 3D — Definitely Delicious Drop! 58:01

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Martin and Michael are joined this week by Hamish Ward and Caroline Muller-Ward, the husband-and-wife team behind Isthmus Brewing. They're here to talk about the roller-coaster ride they've been on over the past couple of years since Hamish lost his brewing job at Deep Creek. After some ''dark times'' they're on a high at the moment after their 3D …

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250: The Trader Joe's Fall Haul '25 Episode 43:33

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It’s fall at Trader Joe’s, and Lisa, Jamie & Mikey are diving into a brand-new haul packed with cozy, creative, and can’t-miss finds! From savory egg bites to Japanese veggie pancakes, crispy oatmeal cookies, and even deli sandwich–flavored potato chips, the gang tastes their way through a lineup that screams autumn comfort. Plus, two standouts sco…