What Were They Thinking? is a podcast about the brilliant, bizarre, and often untold stories behind the world’s most famous inventions. From the sparks of genius to the quirks of fate, we uncover how ideas turned into the things we can’t live without.
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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tor ...
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A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that really (maybe) happened!
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Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market. Sometimes they bring on famous guests to brainstorm with them.
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Unmask secrets of amazing inventors, investors, politicians, startups, athletes and celebrities. Eliances is the destination "Where Entrepreneurs Align," and the Heroes Show reveals the keys. Treasured discussions , superpowers and opportunities of Eliances Heroes in business are yours as interviewed by celebrity host David Cogan, the founder of Eliances, a serial entrepreneur, community trailblazer, master of ceremonies for events, tv and radio.
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It's about me sharing my stories, poems, famous phrases with my thoughts and others. SPANISH WARNING
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Everything paranormal and unexplained. History of buildings old hospitals any haunted locations along with personal experiences. Famous murders in Michigan. Ufo and extraterrestrial. Urban legends of Michigan. Folklores witches and tribal tales. Horror movies and unexplained curses and deaths on set.
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"Belly Laughs from Fun Facts" is a one-of-a-kind comedy/trivia podcast where we take the weird, the wild and the WAIT! ... is that actually true!? And deliver them straight to your ears.
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A Podcast dedicated to the love and preservation of the oceans. Past, Present & Future. Raising Awareness every step of the Way.
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Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling? If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos
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Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.
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Ever heard a debate this delicious? 🍞🔥In my latest podcast episode, “The Great Indian Bread War,” I dive into the sizzling stories, fun facts, and chef secrets behind India’s three legendary breads: chapati, naan, and paratha. From ancient kitchen traditions to modern street food magic, find out which one takes the crown—and discover chef-approved tips to make them at home.Click to listen, let me know your pick, and drop your own bread story below. Which side are you on in the great Indian b ...
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Daily analysis, opinion and great stories from the Ashes in Australia. Presented by Simon Hughes, aka The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann. This is the place where you really find out what happened on the field, and off it, with the two Simons worldwide experiences and their famous guests. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
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Comedy. Cats. Weekly 8-min. cat music/comedy. Fun and hilarious like Saturday Night Live. Live from New York’s historic Stranded Theater on Broadway.
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Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.
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Think Deeper. Live Better. Tired of shallow takes and surface-level answers? American Socrates helps you cut through the noise and see the world more clearly. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to think for themselves, challenge assumptions, and live a more intentional, meaningful life. Host Charles M. Rupert brings the power of critical thinking and timeless philosophical insight into everyday questions—like how to find purpose, make good decisions, grow as a person, and navigate a worl ...
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This is the podcast for Petrolheads. Join professional racing driver Jason Plato and lover of all things automotive, Dave Vitty, for some quality car chat, and some very famous passengers joining them for the ride. Fuelling Around is powered by Adrian Flux.
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Sir John Ilfyalot is exploring Spain in a new series of Where in the World? Join Sir John on his adventure as he finds out about Spain’s famous landscapes, history, food, music and more! With support from the Spanish Tourist Office.
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Garbage In Garbage Out ‼️Same way‼️ Great People thoughts In Greatness Out "You become what you think" - Said Lord Buddha This is World's 1️⃣ Podcast providing you the best/selected biographies , poems , famous speeches etc. In Hindi & English ( few ) in very engaging way. Listening good words can really make your day. Just play that button and let me know if this can bring change. Thanks to NCERT for their effort
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Philip Emeagwali is a towering figure in computing. The Reader’s Digest described Emeagwali as “smarter than Albert Einstein.” He is ranked as the world's greatest living genius. He is listed in the top 20 greatest minds that ever lived. That list includes Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Aristotle, and Confucius. https://emeagwali.com https://facebook.com/emeagwali https://twitter.com/emeagwali https://instagram.com/philipemeagwali https://flickr.com/phi ...
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Dive into the past with award-winning historian Peter Zablocki in this captivating daily podcast! Uncover hidden stories you never knew existed. And don't miss Friday Conversations where Peter teams up with top experts for riveting, in-depth discussions that bring history to life.
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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, t ...
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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The story of Australia's greatest inventor, who was written out of history despite paving the way for technology that changed the world.
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A unique perspective on everything from Entertainment and Non-Political Headlines to some of the biggest challenges and questions facing every human being.
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Join us for true stories about the adventures, heroes, and misfits that shaped society by exploring and pushing the limits of the unknown. Each episode is a short story about interesting people, beautiful places, and the challenging decisions of some of history’s greatest adventures. We explore famous firsts, near misses, lost expeditions, pioneering missions, quirky events, forgotten achievements - and why they matter. Adventures highlight the extremes of the human experience. Risks amplify ...
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At 22 I graduated from university and decided to set up a crypto hedge fund. I learned everything by doing and after years of 100-hour weeks, progress started to happen. Fast forward, I am a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister, running one of the largest crypto hedge funds in the world and a frequent speaker at top conferences. I have been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and many other leading news media outlets. In this podcast, I speak with some of the world's most successful hedge fund managers, inv ...
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_How I Invented a New Internet_ _ Philip Emeagwali _ Famous Physicists _ Inventions and Discoveries
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8:22_How I Invented a New Internet_ _ Philip Emeagwali _ Famous Physicists _ Inventions and Discoveries by Philip EmeagwaliBy Philip Emeagwali
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Holiday Listening: Learning from the mighty matriarchs of the animal kingdom
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51:20Erna Walraven was one of the first female zookeepers to work at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in the 1980s. Despite practical jokes from her male colleagues, like animal dung in her gumboots, Erna kept her nerve. She was born in The Netherlands, to parents who were involved in the Dutch resistance during World War II. Erna's love of languages took her to Sp…
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Send us a text Debt isn’t just money owed — it’s one of the oldest tools of social control. In this episode of American Socrates, we explore David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years and traces the history of debt from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America. We unpack how debt has always carried moral weight, shaping who obeys, who suffers, and wh…
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Recap of the first Surf Foil World Tour.
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1:02:44This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his or her way to a nice downwinder parawing session or a short pump foiling event before meeting the in-laws. Enjoy! If you like this show or my efforts, think about buying me a cup of coffee: https://b…
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It was Back to the Future II that made a generation of children dream of travelling by hoverboard. In the 1989 film, the hero Marty McFly escapes from his arch nemesis Biff by jumping on a flying skateboard. But it wasn’t until 2011 that inventor Shane Chen came up with the next best thing – a motorised skateboard that moves intuitively and gives t…
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Television reshaped the modern world, but its invention did not begin in a laboratory funded by a major corporation. It started in a plowed field. As a teenager growing up on a Utah farm, Philo Farnsworth sketched an idea that would change how humanity communicates: a system to transmit moving images electronically. Years later, that teenage insigh…
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#15 How LEGO Survived, Thrived, and Took Over Playtime
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45:52Get ready to click, snap, and laugh your way through this episode of Belly Laughs from Fun Facts! This time, we’re diving headfirst into the colorful, brick-filled world of LEGO, where tiny plastic pieces somehow manage to build massive empires, legendary creations, and the most painful thing you’ve ever stepped on barefoot. From surprising LEGO hi…
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In 1956, one of the world’s most beloved children’s toys went on sale for the first time, but its origins were surprising. The modelling clay had started out as a household cleaning product. In the days when homes were heated by coal fires, it was used to clean soot and dirt from wallpaper. But its manufacturer ran into trouble as oil and gas heati…
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The Backstory: When Christmas Was About Drinking, Dancing, and Sex
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10:51We know all about the Christmas traditions we’ve grown up with, but where did they originate? We celebrate with Christmas trees, cards, lights, visits from Santa Claus, and lots of great food. But our ancestors were more likely to celebrate with drunken dancing, weird games, and street fights. How did Santa Claus, Christmas carols, and eggnog becom…
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Long before grainy videos and blurry photographs flooded the internet, stories of a mysterious, human-like creature roaming the forests of North America were already deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions. Known by many names—Sasquatch, Skookum, or simply "the wild man"—Bigfoot has haunted campfire stories, newspaper headlines, and scientific debat…
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How to get rich with stocks (without math, charts or models)
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1:21:04*Get Shaan's 4 money rules that took him from broke to $25M by 30:* https://clickhubspot.com/wrg Episode 777: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talks to Chris Camillo ( https://x.com/ChrisCamillo ) about how he turned $20K into $60M using social arbitrage investing. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Turning $20K to $60M (5:30) Garage sale arbi…
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It's just over 30 years since the brick game was introduced to the world at a department store in London. Made of 54 wooden blocks stacked into a tower in rows of three by three, each player takes a turn to remove a block from the tower and place it at the top. When the tower falls, the game is over. Surya Elango speaks to its British designer Lesl…
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What is the Secret to Happiness? Harvard's 80 Year Old Study's Findings
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11:03In the late 1930s, Harvard researchers began an unprecedented study: tracking hundreds of people across their entire lives to answer a deceptively simple question: what makes us happy? For more than eight decades, through wars, marriages, careers, illnesses, triumphs, and heartbreaks, scientists followed participants from youth to old age, gatherin…
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Inventing a new category in Foiling - a chat with Paul Martin
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53:21Paul was definitely on my bucket list. He indirectly helped me to get better in that downwinding game more quickly. It was a pleasure to get to know him and talk to him about the challenges and the beauty of inventing a new foiling category. Like the show? Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App …
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Despite a plucky seventh wicket stand between Will Jacks and Jamie Smith, the Aussies clinched their coveted prize in mid afternoon and celebrated in appropriate style. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse waht went right for Australia and wrong for England and hear Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum offer their explanations too. And we hear what our l…
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The Forgotten Kingdom of Man and the Isles
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12:49Long before modern borders carved neat lines across the Irish Sea, there existed a maritime realm so unusual, so strategically placed, that its rulers commanded not just land, but the waters that bound Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia together. Known as the Kingdom of Man and the Isles, this forgotten dominion once stretched across the Hebrides an…
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HOLIDAY COMEDY SPECIAL. Life with Bucky podcast. Auxiliary North Pole toy expert Archer Arrow and Kitty Bow.
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9:21HOLIDAY COMEDY SPECIAL. Life with Bucky podcast. Auxiliary North Pole with toy expert Archer Arrow and Kitty Bow. Listener Brent Monocle of Past-participle, Indiana, tells Bucky his Kitty Armadillo steals underwear. The five dancing Buckettes dance to “We Wish You A Merry Christmas." Action News Update. Latest Hollywood and worldwide cat gossip new…
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Chasing a virtually impossible 435 for victory to keep the series alive, England inevitably lost more than half their side to a combination of the superb Pat Cummins and wizardly Nathan Lyon as the dusty fourth day pitch played a few tricks. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a day of intense competition as Australia draw within four wickets of ret…
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In the summer of 1776, just as the ink of independence was drying and the Continental Army staggered under inexperience, disease, and desertion, a silent threat crept dangerously close to General George Washington. This wasn't a British field assault or naval bombardment. It was something more intimate, more treacherous: a conspiracy from within hi…
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After courageous resistance from Ben Stokes gets England close to a barely adequate 300, England's bowlers suffer at the hands of the brilliant South Australian Travis Head. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the third day of the third Test when England's Ashes hopes are slowly and almost sadistically extinguished by Australia's batsmen. Their for…
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Lost without you: 20 years of finding (losing?) our way with Google Maps
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33:152025 marks 20 years of Google Maps — a tool that many of us would be, quite literally, lost without. We hear from New Orleanians who used Google Maps/Google Earth in its inaugural year to survey the damage to their homes following Hurricane Katrina. We also talk to the internet's Map Men, who ask whether "the best maps humanity has ever produced ar…
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On 24 December 1951, in the United States, television history was made with the live broadcast of Amahl and the Night Visitors, the first opera ever composed specifically for TV. Written by acclaimed Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti, the opera almost didn’t happen. Struggling with writer’s block and a looming deadline, Menotti feared he wouldn’t…
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'The Greatest Generation' OR 'The 'Wounded Generation'? w/ David Nasaw
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25:11In this episode, Peter speaks with Dr. David Nasaw, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, about his new book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II. We discuss moving beyond the triumphant 'Greatest Generation' myth, toward uncovering the unhealed physical and psychological scars that millions of veterans carried home. CHECK OUT DAVI…
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It’s the winter solstice this weekend. We have a few months of frosty weather to deal with. But it’s amazing to consider how folks dealt with mountains of snow when there were no plows, nobody whose job it was to clear the streets and sidewalks . . and no central heat. Imagine giant cylinders being pulled through the streets to compact the snow! Fe…
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Best of 2025: Mike Doleman on surving the Blythe Star
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53:00At 18 years old, Mick Doleman miraculously survived when his ship capsized in the freezing Southern Ocean off Tasmania. But as he floated in a life raft with his nine crewmates, his ordeal at sea had only just begun. This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, the Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison. It covers ship wreck, overcr…
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Get Steph's free Digits Database with 100+ generation-defining stats: https://clickhubspot.com/stm Episode 776: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) are joined by Steph Smith ( https://x.com/stephsmithio ) in this year’s LIVE Milly Awards. — Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome to the 2025 Milly Awards (1:21) Bes…
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Simon Hughes reviews the second day from Adelaide when the outstanding Australian attack gave the England batters a good roasting in the Adelaide heat. Justin Langer also gives his view on England's batting frailities which have left them clinging on to their Ashes hopes by a gossamer thin thread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
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When Laurel and Hardy spent Christmas at an English pub
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10:25In December 1953, Hollywood film stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spent a few weeks at the Bull Inn, Bottesford, Leicestershire, while they performed a show at the nearby Nottingham Empire. Stan’s sister, Olga Healey, was the landlady. Customers and staff said the duo spent time serving behind the bar, signing autographs and chatting with regular…
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For centuries, the Freemasons have stood at the crossroads of fact and myth, secrecy and symbolism. Presidents, revolutionaries, artists, and ordinary craftsmen have all taken oaths behind closed lodge doors, giving rise to a legacy both admired and feared. In this episode, we cut through conspiracy chatter and look at the institution itself: its m…
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Best of 2025: How I became a brainwashed cult bride
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53:31Liz Cameron was 18 years old when a stranger approached her in a book shop. It was the beginning of her induction into a cult, and it was an experience Liz barely survived. The process of brainwashing happened gradually, first came the love-bombing and the allure of finding a new purpose in life. Then came the isolation from friends and family, alo…
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Comedy cat podcast. Life with Bucky. Woman wing-walker and flying Kitty Roger. Beonce telegrams.
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9:08Comedy cat podcast. Life with Bucky. Woman wing-walker Lillian Aileron and flying Kitty Roger. Veronica Lake of Pencil Point, Nevada, tells Bucky her Kitty Friday started a neighborhood laundry business in the garage. Beonce telegrams. The five dancing Buckettes tap to Ramon Navarro’s 1986 Caribbean hit song “My steel drum bangs for you.”…
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Simon Hughes and Simon Wilde of the Sunday Times review the first day of the Adelaide Test when both teams gifted presents of runs and wickets to each other. There was also controversy when Alex Carey was given not out by umpire and DRS but admitted afterwards that he did get an edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
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Send us a text In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the myths about poverty in the United States. Poverty isn’t caused by laziness or bad choices—it’s built into the system. From outdated government definitions of poverty to wage stagnation, skyrocketing housing and healthcare costs, and the decline of unions, we break down the forces t…
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When Norway introduced salmon sushi to Japan
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10:11In the late 1980s, Norway needed a new market for its growing farmed salmon production. Fish-loving Japan and its lucrative sushi market seemed to fit the bill. But salmon was one fish the Japanese did not eat raw. Lars Bevanger speaks to Bjørn-Eirik Olsen, the man who came up with the idea of putting salmon on sushi rice, and who spent years convi…
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Napoleon's Missing Penis: A History No One Asked For
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12:55History remembers Napoleon as the iron-willed conqueror of Europe, the architect of empire, the man who crowned himself. But beneath the legend lies a stranger, more human story, one of what happened to his penis (and how it found itself in a shoebox in New Jersey). DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUP…
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Best of 2025: The young boat builder who rowed across the Pacific
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52:16Tom Robinson was a 14-year-old living in the Brisbane suburbs when he made a promise to himself to become the youngest person ever to row across the Pacific Ocean. Nine years later Tom set off from Peru bound for Australia without a support crew and limited communication. Tom navigated by the stars, made eye contact with a shark and rowed up to 15 …
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Episode #241 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part II)
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1:24:39Buffalo Bill's Wild West first started touring outdoor arenas in 1883. What started as a western themed circus soon grew in ambition. In the quest to appeal to respectable middle-class family audiences Buffalo Bill was soon promoting his show as an educational experience. The Wild West was supposedly an authentic exhibition of Western American hist…
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300. The Wokeness Debate - Unpacking Gender Identity and Cultural Shifts
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1:05:15In this 300th episode of Preconceived, we dive deep into the intricate world of wokeness—a term that has sparked both fervent support and intense debate. What does it truly mean to be 'woke'? How has this cultural phenomenon reshaped our conversations around identity, free speech, and societal norms? Join us as we unravel these questions with our g…
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