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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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll ...
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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture. Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your l ...
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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, in ...
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The English Language Broadcast of Radio Exterior de España has been on the air since 1944. Our broadcasts seek to inform listeners around the world about goings-on in Spain, as well as offer a Spanish perspective on world events.
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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history, new releases every Wednesday and Sunday. A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan S ...
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Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday. Subscribe to Support Me & Access Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/ My Easy English Videos on YouTube: www.youtub ...
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The world is changing fast, but you can learn it at a slower pace.
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The Museum of English Rural Life podcast. We're exploring the fascinating, surprising, and moving backstories of our collections, to tell the story of the English countryside.
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Live every Thursday at 3pm US eastern, 8pm in the UK. Listen on WBN324, Radio Soapbox and Rumble - all links at: https://paulenglishlive.com
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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Calm History: Relax with Bedtime Sleep Stories in Slow English for Kids & Adults
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Relax with Calm History and enjoy bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults in slow English. Topics include The Titanic, Pyramids of Egypt, Henry Ford, Joan of Arc, Loch Ness Monster, Easter Island, Jesse Owens, Ancient Greece, Gold Rush, Gilligan’s Island, Nazi Loot, Marco Polo, Florence Nightingale, Jackie Robinson, Balloon Flight, Mongols, Kublai Khan, Pilgrims, Reindeer, Salt, Coal, Rubber, Nitroglycerin, Treasure Hunts, Prison Escapes, and much more. ———- You can access all of the ARCHI ...
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Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world. The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left. Join us at Football University! If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. Hosted o ...
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Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the ...
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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only p ...
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This podcast is designed to give English students extra practice by discussing events, history, culture and language.
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Where rhyme gets its reason!In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or [email protected]. In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7. Send a voice note or message via What ...
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The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays. Watch episodes and more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast
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Colombia Calling is your first stop for everything you ever wanted to know about Colombia. Colombia Calling is hosted by Anglo Canadian transplant to Colombia, Richard McColl and the Colombia Briefing is reported by journalist Emily Hart. Tune in for politics, news, reviews, travel and culture stories, all related to Colombia.
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From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Americans’ experiences during the Jim Crow era to the issues we face today ...
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I am here to give you back your future. Human flourishing in the coming post-liberal West. The hour is late, and Moloch is within the gates. Foundationalism. Reality-focused writings, often on history and politics.
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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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We make short weekly radio reports about life in Brussels - and we help other people make podcasts, too. Hear our work every Sunday at 1pm on BRUZZ (98.8FM) in Brussels.
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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Peter’s English Podcast! I’m not an English teacher—I’m an English learner just like you! Join me on my journey as I improve my English through storytelling, fun discussions, and interesting topics. From fairy tales and detective stories to history, movies, books, and language learning, I talk about everything I love—all in English! If you want to learn English in a fun and natural way, come along for the ride. Let’s enjoy English together!
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Classic Chinese novels and stories, retold in English and in a way that makes them more accessible to non-Chinese audiences. chineselore.com
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Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment t ...
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The Spoken History of a Global Language
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Kilted English is the home of the Scottish English podcast - a podcast which supports people to improve their English while learning about Scottish culture and history. Watch the videos which accompany this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KiltedEnglish Download the transcripts which outline key words from each episode and include collocations, idioms and other useful phrases: https://kilted-english.com/index.php/home/scottish-english-podcast/
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Hosted by Michael Wilson-Park, Scottish History Out Of Order is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people’s stories.
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Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what to experience in England. Hear about the scenic countryside and coastal areas, historic castles and cathedrals, gardens and villages, unique lodgings and dining establishments, where to celebrate the arts, and how to trace your family roots, and more.
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The English language Zbrojovka Brno podcast. Football, history, folk music, beer and general nerdiness. @zbrojovkast on Twitter.
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In 1598, Shakespeare’s company secretly dismantled their old playhouse, The Theater, and carried the timbers across the Thames to build the Globe. This minicast tells the story of the midnight heist that gave us the most famous stage in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Exploring Dublin: History, Heritage and Cultural Connections
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Join us on Big Blend Radio’s "English Connection" podcast, airing every 4th Saturday, as historian, tour guide, and Norfolk Tours owner Glynn Burrows shares his recent experiences in Dublin, Ireland. From visiting the Jeannie Johnston ship, which never lost a passenger during its famine voyages, to exploring the General Post Office, the site of the…
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Peter’s Ramble 2 and The History of Šariš
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Step into the velvet-draped chambers of storytelling as Peter returns with Ramble 2, diving deep into the dramatic history of the Šariš region. From castle ruins and noble feuds to mesh network victories and grammar revelations, this episode blends medieval lore with modern insight. Featuring: 🏰 A mythos-rich retelling of Šariš’s iconic castles 📚 G…
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Monastic to modern: a history of universities
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What does a stone slab at Yorkshire’s Fountains Abbey have in common with the modern-day university? This time on the English Heritage podcast, Michael Carter takes Amy on his journey of discovery, from an abbot’s strangely positioned headdress to the monastic origins of doctorates. Dr Tessa Whitehouse joins the conversation as we explore how the m…
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English Language Broadcast - "This Strange Eventful History": diaspora, home and family
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In this broadcast we are joined by writer Claire Messud. Her latest book "This Strange Eventful History" was just translated to Spanish by Galaxia Gutenberg. A story that unfolds over seven decades and which follows three generations of the same family while they deal with the uncertainty caused by the historical, political and social events that h…
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Marco Polo: Silk Road Adventures & Historical Controversies | Relax & Sleep with History
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EPISODE SPONSORS & PROMOS: Try MasterClass (15% off with this link) Try the podcast, How to Change the World Try the podcast, Sips, Suds, and Smokes ********************** Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm Histo…
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583: The Hidden History of Alvaro Uribe, part 2
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Following fast in the footsteps of Episode 1: "Alvaro Uribe the Early Years and Rise to Power, 1952-1994," Adriaan Alsema of Colombia Reports and myself have now completed Episode 2 for you of this series entitled: "The Hidden History of Alvaro Uribe," part 2. All Colombia-watchers are well aware of the polarising nature of the former two-time pres…
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Up on the sixth floor of the House of European History the education department is presenting ECHOES, an exhibition put together by young adults from across Brussels. Project manager Annelies van Rijen explains. https://historia.europa.eu/enBy podcasts.brussels
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Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung
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📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeare…
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Black Agnes - The Woman Who Destroyed The English Army
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It is 1338. Dunbar Castle is being besieged by the forces of the English King Edward III. The lord of the castle is gone, leaving his his wife in charge. Unfortunately for William Montagu, the English General in charge of the siege, Countess Agnes of Dunbar and March is one of the biggest bad-asses to have ever lived... Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️…
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✨ Stories and storytelling (Part 3) + Transcript
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is a good storyline important for a movie? Do all stories for children have happy endings? What can children learn from stories? Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime? What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed? What kind of stories do children l…
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The Comic Art Museum is presenting Visionary Comics Hidden gems from the Van Passen collection. Curators Maaheen Ahmed and Hugo Frey have pulled together a cross section of some of the most vibrant, surrealist, often science fiction tinted, breath-taking visionary comic book panels from the extensive Van Passen collection. They tell us how the show…
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The Comic Art Museum is holding a British Contemporary Comics weekend October 18 & 19. Belinda Billen, Head of International Projects at the museum tells us all about it. www.comicscenter.netBy podcasts.brussels
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Gmail address: https:/[email protected] For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Cut yourself some slack means to be less hard on yourself — to forgive your mistakes or accept your limits with kindness. Examples: 1- When we make a small mistake, we should cut ourselves some slack and remember we’re learning. 2- She cut he…
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Castles, Questions & Vampire Interruptions – Peter’s Velvet Interview
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In this episode, Peter bravely faces a job interview with an AI that asks questions about hypnotised coffee machines and paraffin-powered printer sabotage. Just when things get serious, he dives into the history of Spiš Castle, Devín Castle, Bratislava, and Košice—while dodging seductive vampire interns and preparing for his aunt’s 80th birthday. V…
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Chapter 4 S2 – The 1000th Anniversary of Lord Vladimír Országh
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In this dramatic new chapter, Viera the vampire goddess attends the 1000th birthday celebration of her great-grandfather, Lord Vladimír Országh. What begins as a royal banquet quickly spirals into rebellion, seduction, and legacy warfare. Peter faces hypnotic vampire women, Viera unleashes her demonic form, and the crown of the vampire family hangs…
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Introducing: Hoax! with Dana Schwartz and Lizzie Logan
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Hi, Very Special Episodes listeners! We're hard at work on the next season of VSE, which lands October 15th. In the meantime, did you know our own Dana Schwartz has a new podcast? Give it a listen! Hoax!: Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as naturally as breathing, and social media allo…
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CLASSIC: The Malleus Maleficarum: A Real-life Witch Hunter's Bible
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During Europe's period of witchcraft hysteria, one enterprising (and failed) witch hunter sought to bolster his reputation by creating an authoritative text on the existence, discovery and persecution of witches. While it may seem silly now, the Malleus Maleficarum was a runaway success, with thousands of copies inundating European society even whi…
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Gmail address: https:/[email protected] For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Wear out has two common meanings: To make someone very tired. To use something so much that it becomes damaged or unusable. Examples: 1- Japanese students are famous for studying so hard that exams wear them out mentally and physically. 2- Af…
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In theory, democracy empowers the people -- a citizen's vote is the primary campaign contribution. However, theory and practice are often two very different things. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel peel back the layers on a global conspiracy: a worldwide, well-funded network with deep ties to the US government; a meta-think tank created to …
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Catch Word #288 – The benefit of the doubt
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In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two very useful English expressions: “cut someone some slack” and “give someone the benefit of the doubt.” These are common phrases that English speakers use to ask for understanding, forgiveness, or trust when someone is under pressure or when we are unsure about their actions. What you’ll l…
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Catch Word #288 – The benefit of the doubt
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In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two very useful English expressions: “cut someone some slack” and “give someone the benefit of the doubt.” These are common phrases that English speakers use to ask for understanding, forgiveness, or trust when someone is under pressure or when we are unsure about their actions. What you’ll l…
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In 1598, playwright Ben Jonson (rival and friend of Shakespeare) faced actor Gabriel Spencer in a duel at Hoxton Fields. Spencer was killed, and Jonson landed in prison, facing execution for murder. He escaped the noose through a loophole in Tudor law known as benefit of clergy and walked free, branded but alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis (English Learning for Curious Minds)
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This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa? In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of people around the world still don't have access to clean water, and l…
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Can you believe it? We’ve made it to Episode 200! 🥳 In this milestone episode, I look back on everything we’ve done together in Season 4 (Episodes 151–200). From expressions that made you laugh to cultural stories that made you think, this season has been packed with lessons designed to improve your English and your connection to American culture. …
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In the past few weeks, we’ve done several episodes on obesity, GLP-1 drugs, and nutrition science. What we haven’t talked about as much is the politics of food. And today’s guests say: If you really want to understand why Americans are so unhealthy, you have to see that the problem is not just our willpower, and it’s not just our food itself. It’s …
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👻 Describe an interesting traditional story (Part 2) + Transcript
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what the story is about, when/how you knew it, who told you the story, and explain how you felt when you first heard it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our cour…
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Gmail address: https:/[email protected] For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Zealous means showing great passion, enthusiasm, and dedication for a cause, belief, or activity. Examples: 1- My neighbor is so zealous about gardening that she spends hours every morning planting, watering, and even talking to her flowers. …
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PAUL ENGLISH LIVE #106 · Blood Into Gold, Currency, Money, 2008 and Canada’s Ostriches
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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com PAUL ENGLISH LIVE #106 · paulenglishlive.com Thursday September 25th · 8pm UK · 3pm US eastern With Hr 2 guest Monika Schaefer RUMBLE · rumble.com/PaulEnglishLive - chatroom WBN324 · t.ly/L-ms1 SOAPBOX · radiosoapbox.com YOUTUBE · youtube.com/@PaulEnglishLi…
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#570 | DOGE | Elon Musk's Quest to Shrink the US Government
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The Department of Governmental Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, was a radical plan to cut government waste and reduce spending. Where did the idea come from? How did it work? And crucially, did it do what it set out to do? Background to DOGE: Department of Governmental Efficiency Controversial email to federal employees Elon Musk's influence an…
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Hi, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Incels! Incels: Hidden deep in online forums, a growing subculture thrives on anger, isolation, and blame: incels, or “involuntary celibates.” Mostly young, white, heterosexual men, incels see themselves as rejected by wo…
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Listener Mail: Knife Cults, Rituals of the Nacirema, The Radioactive Horrors of Coldwater Creek
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Killdeer Fake-out inspires Ben, Matt and Noel to create an episode on the radioactive scandal of Coldwater Creek. Chef Ben asks whether he crossed paths with a knife cult. Sydney prompts an anthropological exploration of the Nacirema. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmi…
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One Tiny Word That Changes Everything in English
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Click here to join The Academy before midnight on Sunday 28th of September 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Charlie Baxter
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We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the volatile, ambitious Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. created a litt…
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Adapting a classic: from words to watercolors, with K. Woodman-Maynard
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1119. This week, we talk with illustrator and cartoonist K. Woodman-Maynard about her new graphic novel adaptation of "Tuck Everlasting." We look at the creative process of adapting a beloved book, including how she uses visual storytelling to convey emotion and meaning with watercolor and panel design. We also look at her approach to condensing th…
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The Civil War’s Brutal Finale: A War of Attrition as Terrible as WW2-Pacific and the Napoleonic Wars
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In 1864, the American Civil War reached a critical juncture with Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, including the brutal battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, which claimed over 60,000 casualties, surpassing Gettysburg as the Americas’ deadliest clash. Abraham Lincoln faced a contentious re-election against George B. McClellan, while Confe…
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Circle of Days and the building of Stonehenge
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Stonehenge has captured the imaginations of people for millennia, leading to conspiracy theories and fantastical ideas about its construction. But cutting-edge historical analysis has allowed us to reveal more of its secrets in recent times. Now, author Ken Follett has turned his hand to an imagined epic about the early days of the site’s construct…
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Medieval Wills and Testaments with Robert A. Wood
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One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care of according to their wishes before they passed. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert A. Wood about …
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Let's Read a News Article in English (Listening & Vocabulary Practice) | Easy English Podcast
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Get more News in Easy English & Support me on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver My NEW Book and more: https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast Understanding the news in English is a major challenge for many learners. In this episode, we'll teach you a simple method to im…
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Gmail address: https:/[email protected] For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Add fuel to the fire means to make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something unhelpful. Examples: 1- Instead of solving the problem, her sarcastic comment just added fuel to the fire. 2- Yelling at him when he’s already angry will on…
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Marlowe & Shakespeare: Rivals or Collaborators?
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb engages in a captivating conversation with award-winning dramatist Liz Duffy Adams about the new Royal Shakespeare production of her play Born With Teeth, which imagines a thrilling collaboration between William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. Suzannah and Liz delve into the fiery dynamics of the two men's relations…
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Who Really Controls Japan's Far Right?
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Like so many other countries, Japan has a complex mix of political parties and activist movements -- some are gigantic, and some are small. Some are legit, and some are crazy. In the recent election, one fringe, far-right party named Sanseitō skyrocketed in the polls, gaining unprecedented prominence on a 'Japan First' platform peddling conspiracy …
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The Tudors get all the glory, but no family in England gambled more than the Seymours. They went from quiet country gentry to the heart of Henry VIII's court, a move that gave them a Queen, a King, and a spectacular downfall. But what happens to a family when two of its greatest members are executed for treason? In this episode, we follow the Seymo…
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This week Shauna and Dan learn how to cook the books. Bonus: Accounting Wizardry, Spoof versus Satire, and an Epic Parisian Ice Cream Brawl It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like early access …
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English Language Broadcast - Barbara Probst Solomon: a bridge beetween Spain and the US
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In today's broadcast we learn about Barbara Probst Solomon, an American journalist that became a bridge between Spain and the United States with her writing. The Cervantes Institute of New York held a homage to her legacy and her connection with our country. Spanish journalist, Andrea Aguilar, told us more. Also in this broadcast, we hear from Afaf…
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Iain Dale talks to Nadhim Zahawi about the brutal rule of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Nadhim spent the first 11 years of his life living under Saddam before his family left Iraq for the UK Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024 Buy a…
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